Episodes

  • Podcast 769 – Steve Johnson & Isaac Johnson, Parallel 44 Winery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin

    Podcast 769 – Steve Johnson & Isaac Johnson, Parallel 44 Winery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin
    Jan 26 2026
    Over the past 17 years I’ve interviewed Steve Johnson, Co-Owner of Parallel 44 and Door 44 Wineries many times. This time around his son Isaac, who spent the 2025 harvest as a cellar hand, will be joining us. Also, watch for an upcoming interview with Steve’s Assistant Winemaker, Bennett Ewald in the next couple weeks. [...]
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    31 mins
  • Vino Lingo – “Northern Varietals” Steve Johnson, Proprietor, Parallel 44 Winery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin

    Vino Lingo – “Northern Varietals” Steve Johnson, Proprietor, Parallel 44 Winery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin
    Jan 26 2026
    This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Steve Johnson, Proprietor, Parallel 44 Winery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, defining the term “Northern Varietals”. Learn more by visiting 44wines.com
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    1 min
  • Vino Lingo – “Rubbin’ Buds” Isaac Johnson, Cellar Worker, Parallel 44 Winery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin

    Vino Lingo – “Rubbin’ Buds” Isaac Johnson, Cellar Worker, Parallel 44 Winery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin
    Jan 26 2026
    This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Isaac Johnson, Cellar Hand, Parallel 44 Winery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, defining the term “Rubbin’ Buds”. Learn more by visiting 44wines.com
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    1 min
  • Podcast 768 – Randy Caparoso, Wine Journalist, Lodi, California

    Podcast 768 – Randy Caparoso, Wine Journalist, Lodi, California
    Jan 22 2026
    Our guest this week is Randy Caparoso, wine journalist as well as author of “Lodi! A Definitive Guide and History of America’s Largest Winegrowing Region”. Randy’s experience with wine as well as food is vast, having been a restaurateur, winemaker, sommelier plus extensive travel wherever wine is grown. A special thanks to Eric Awes for [...]
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    40 mins
  • Vino Lingo – “Mediterranean Climate” Randy Caparoso, Wine Journalist, Lodi, California

    Vino Lingo – “Mediterranean Climate” Randy Caparoso, Wine Journalist, Lodi, California
    Jan 22 2026
    This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Randy Caparoso, Wine Journalist, Lori, California, defining the phrase “Mediterranean Climate”. Learn more by Googling Randy Caparoso.
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    1 min
  • Podcast 767 – JJ Williams, General Manager, Kiona Vineyards, Red Mountain, Washington

    Podcast 767 – JJ Williams, General Manager, Kiona Vineyards, Red Mountain, Washington
    Jan 19 2026
    Washington’s Red Mountain grows some of the most sought after grapes in the country. This desert climate area really shows how great fruit can come from diverse property. I met up with JJ Williams, General Manager at Kiona Vineyard and Winery at their extraordinary tasting room to learn more about this area. JJ is a [...]
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    36 mins
  • Vino Lingo – “Flavor Listing” JJ Williams, General Manager, Kiona Vineyards, Red Mountain, Washington

    Vino Lingo – “Flavor Listing” JJ Williams, General Manager, Kiona Vineyards, Red Mountain, Washington
    Jan 19 2026
    This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature JJ Williams, General Manager, Kiona Vineyards, Red Mountain, Washington, defining the term “Flavor Listing”. Learn more by visiting kionawine.com
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    2 mins
  • Podcast 765 – Lauren Fiala, Winemaker, Baci Winery, Grand River Valley AVA, Ohio

    Podcast 765 – Lauren Fiala, Winemaker, Baci Winery, Grand River Valley AVA, Ohio
    Jan 12 2026
    I love Ohio wines and for those in the know, the state has an extensive history in wine growing dating back to the early 1800’s. Take the time to check out Leon Adams book The Wines of America, if you can find it, to learn more. Way back in 2012 I interviewed Art and Doreen [...]
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    30 mins