With New Year’s Eve rapidly approaching, what better time for a crash course in how sparkling wine is made? We looked into the history of Champagne in episode 31, so we know that sparkling wine, like table wine, was discovered by accident.
Now, we recommend that you get yourself a glass of bubbly and settle into a comfortable chair as Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, takes us through the nuts and bolts of capturing those bubbles in the bottle.
All of us at Goosecross wish you a very happy and healthy 2009.
Have you ever thought about making your own wine? There are many ways to go about it. In this episode Greg Snell, of Provina, tells Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, about this very sophisticated and interesting new system called the WinePod.
2008 has been a great reminder that every year isn’t the same here in Napa Valley. Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, is here to tell you all about this very interesting and challenging vintage.
For those of you considering a visit to Napa Valley in the near future, especially you first-time visitors, get yourself a glass of wine and relax as our tasting room staff offers some great tips on planning, what to expect, and how to get the most out of your visit.
Do old vines make better wine? When you see “old vine” on the label, do you assume that the quality will be higher or the flavor more intense? I thought it would be interesting to explore the subject with Winemakers Geoff Gorsuch, Bob Pepi, and Jeff Booth. Enjoy!
You might be surprised to know that using oak barrels for the sake of oak flavor is a rather recent development in the history of wine. In this episode, Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, takes a look at the role of oak barrels in wine history and how and why we use them today.
If you’re like me, and postponed that yearned for trip to Italy because of the weak dollar, this episode is for you!
Our great friend and expert on all things Italian, Diane De Filipi of Let’s Go Cook Italian, has some great ideas about how to bring the authentic flavors of Italy home.
In this episode actor Hal B. Klein tells us about the upcoming movie release called Bottle Shock. If you’ve been curious about the French vs. California wine competition called the Judgment of Paris, he’ll fill us in and also tell us about some of his experiences while filming here in Napa Valley.
Every industry has its lingo and, being immersed in wine every day, we sometimes forget that our jargon isn’t second nature to everyone else. In this episode, we try to clarify the meaning for some of the lingo that turns up in print, at social gatherings that include food and wine, in restaurants, or you’ll hear as tasting room banter.
We were fascinated by a recent report stating that 50% of family-owned wineries on the west coast will change hands by 2017. The findings of the survey and report were released by Rob McMillan of Silicon Valley Bank, and Deborah Steinthal of Scion Advisors.
David Topper and I were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to meet with Rob and Deborah and discuss what they learned.
In this second and final segment we’ll talk about the factors influencing owners to sell or pass the business along to the next generation and how greatly the industry has changed in recent decades.
Note: We know that these are two unusually long episodes but we think they will prove to be worth every minute to those truly interested in what makes the wine business tick.
A recent study forecast that 50% of family-owned wineries on the west coast will change hands by 2017.
The findings of the survey and report were released by Rob McMillan, of Silicon Valley Bank, and Deborah Steinthal, of Scion Advisors. Goosecross proprietor, David Topper, and Nancy Hawks Miller, Director of Education, talk with Rob and Deborah about what they’ve learned and the implications for the industry. This is the first segment of a two-part interview.
Note: We know that these are two unusually long episodes but we think they will prove to be worth every minute to those truly interested in what makes the wine business tick.
In this episode, we feature a special guest, Christina Stewart, an MBA student and budding wine enthusiast. Christina wanted to know more about the wine education we have to offer so, Colleen Topper our Proprietor and I tell her all about it.
We sincerely hope that after listening to this episode, you’ll visit too!
The Wine Basics Class is held at Goosecross Cellars out by the vineyard - and it’s Free but you’ll need to schedule a reservation in advance: June through October
In this episode, Peter Marks, will tell us about what he does, how he attained the title “Master of Wine” and what kinds of career opportunities exist for those who pursue this very demanding course of study.
