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Inside Crown Point Vineyards With Winemaker Simon Faury

April 19, 2026

Inside Crown Point Vineyards With Winemaker Simon Faury

Winemaker Simon Faury takes us inside Crown Point Vineyards to share his journey from Barolo and Bordeaux to California, along with his philosophy on crafting elegant, expressive Cabernet without chasing scores. He also breaks down the realities of today’s wine industry, from restaurant pricing to market saturation, and why he believes the future of California wine is shifting toward balance, drinkability, and authenticity.

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Ian Cauble on Somm, Failure, Triumph, and the Rise of The Caubleist

December 2, 2025

Ian Cauble on Somm, Failure, Triumph, and the Rise of The Caubleist

Famed SOMM documentary star Ian Cauble is entering his most personal chapter yet with his new daily platform, The Caubleist. Reflecting on his journey from competitive tennis to mastering the grid, Cauble critiques the limitations of the 100-point scoring scale and shares lessons learned from leaving a dream gig at Krug.

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Winemaker Rémi Jean Reveals the Secrets of Château La Nerthe in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

September 3, 2025

Winemaker Rémi Jean Reveals the Secrets of Château La Nerthe in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Château La Nerthe’s Managing Director and Winemaker, Rémi Jean, dives into the estate's 500-year history, from pioneering organic farming in 1998 to mastering all 13 iconic grape varieties. Jean shares his minimal-intervention philosophy, addresses the realities of climate change, and discusses the balanced, expressive profile of the 2023 vintage.

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Anton Van De Plas and The Gandona Winery Story: The Cork and Journey Interview

April 20, 2025

Anton Van De Plas and The Gandona Winery Story: The Cork and Journey Interview

Brett and Tina sit down with Anton Van de Plas and go over the rich history of the Napa Valley wineries including Gandona Winery

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John Steach and his Coravin Adaptor: The Cork and Journey Interview

April 11, 2025

John Steach and his Coravin Adaptor: The Cork and Journey Interview

Brett gets on a Video Call and Interviews John Steach the inventor of the Coravin Argon Wine Adapter and go over how it is revolutionizing the wine industry almost as much as the Coravin has.

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Jack Galante: The Cork and Journey Interview

March 30, 2025

Jack Galante: The Cork and Journey Interview

Tina and Brett sat down with Jack Galante at his Caramel Valley Winery and dive into his origins and legacy in the world of wine.

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Phillip Staehle: The Cork & Journey Interview

March 20, 2025

Phillip Staehle: The Cork & Journey Interview

Tina and Brett sat down with Phillip Staehle at the Enkidu Winery in Napa and go over what got him into wine and his immense dedication and passion for the craft.

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Steve Matthiasson: The Cork & Journey Interview

March 19, 2025

Steve Matthiasson: The Cork & Journey Interview

Tina and Brett sat down with Steve Matthiasson at the Matthiasson Family Wines Phoenix Vineyard in Napa, diving into his winemaking philosophy and passion for sustainable viticulture.

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Merlot Blind Tasting With Rex Pickett, Yes Merlot!

December 4, 2024

Merlot Blind Tasting With Rex Pickett, Yes Merlot!

Sideways author Rex Pickett joins the show for a wine-fueled look back at his iconic novel’s 20th anniversary. From a high-stakes blind Merlot tasting to raw, behind-the-scenes stories from the Oscar-winning film adaptation, Pickett dishes on his literary journey and the movie that changed the wine industry forever.

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