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Sierra Wine Trails - With B.J. Hansen

Sierra Wine Trails - With B.J. Hansen

By: BJ Hansen
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 Sierra Wine Trails is a podcast celebrating California’s exciting Sierra Foothills wine region. It is all about wine appreciation. Host B.J. Hansen visits wineries and tasting rooms in communities like Murphys, Plymouth, and Sonora, and talks with the interesting people who make the foothills such a unique wine destination. He mixes in local music and other entertainment.Copyright by BJ Hansen 2024 All rights reserved. Art Cooking Food & Wine
Episodes
  • Kermit Lynch: Legendary Wine Merchant, New Book

    Kermit Lynch: Legendary Wine Merchant, New Book
    Nov 27 2025

    He’s the iconic Bay Area wine merchant who defined what we drink—from his book, Adventures on the Wine Route, to the bottles he imports. Now, Kermit Lynch has a brand new story to tell. He joins B.J. on the telephone from his now home base in France to talk about his new novel At Poupon’s Table, and shares several tidbits about his legendary career. He also mixes in some Sierra Foothills recollections.

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    26 mins
  • Uncorking New World Wine Co. with Cody LaPertche

    Uncorking New World Wine Co. with Cody LaPertche
    Sep 14 2025

    Ready for a taste of Tuolumne County? In this episode, B.J. talks with leading local winemaker Cody LaPertche, who's not only crafting wines for some of the region's best wineries but is also now pouring from his own new wine bar. He shares his journey into winemaking and the lessons he learned from legendary winemakers like Chuck Hovey.
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    25 mins
  • Episode Four: Kirsten Locke of Locke Vineyards

    Episode Four: Kirsten Locke of Locke Vineyards
    Dec 14 2024

    BJ travels just outside of Murphys to visit "The Barn" at Locke Vineyards. Director of Operations Kirsten Locke shares details about the history of Locke Vineyards, the wines, and the unique gift shop.

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    25 mins
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