Shalini Sekhar's guest appearances

Shalini Sekhar

The Color of Wine Podcast

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Phil Long

Alan Viader

Margaux Alvarez

Jermaine Stone

Marcia Jones

Chris Christensen

David Brown

Victoria Robinson

Mac McDonald

Laura Catena

Evan Goldstein

Janine Sherman Barrois

Buck Chuck

Doug Shafer

Pam Starr

OwlTail

We strike a harmonious cord in the wine world with this episode! Say hello to winemaker Shalini Sekhar. She wears many hats in her role as winemaker for Neely Wine in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Waits-Mast Family Cellars in Mendocino County, among others. She also finds time to make wine under her own label, Ottovino Wines. Our setting for this (socially distanced) episode, just before harvest 2021, is the beautiful Spring Mountain Vineyard, home of Neely Wine in Portola Valley, nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. We are surrounded by vineyards, redwood and oak trees. Discover how this former classical musician, who excels at the piccolo and aspired to be a concert performer and music teacher, became a leading Indian-American winemaker. She is carving out a path that allows her to persue her dream of teaching into being a mentor to women entering the wine industry, especially women of color. And, she'll share how she balances her very busy career, which involves lots of road trips to vineyards, with being a mom. Shalini also gives us an impromptu piccolo performance. So pour a glass and enjoy a delightful and engaging conversation!

We strike a harmonious cord in the wine world with this episode! Say hello to winemaker Shalini Sekhar. She wears many hats in her role as winemaker for <a href="https://www.neelywine.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Neely Wine</a> in the Santa Cruz Mountains and <a href="https://www.waitsmast.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Waits-Mast Family Cellars</a> in Mendocino County, among others. She also finds time to make wine under her own label, <a href="https://www.ottavinowines.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ottovino Wines</a>. Our setting for this (socially distanced) episode, just before harvest 2021, is the beautiful Spring Mountain Vineyard, home of Neely Wine in Portola Valley, nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. We are surrounded by vineyards, redwood and oak trees. Discover how this former classical musician, who excels at the piccolo and aspired to be a concert performer and music teacher, became a leading Indian-American winemaker. She is carving out a path that allows her to persue her dream of teaching into being a mentor to women entering the wine industry, especially women of color. And, she'll share how she balances her very busy career, which involves lots of road trips to vineyards, with being a mom. Shalini also gives us an impromptu piccolo performance. So pour a glass and enjoy a delightful and engaging conversation!

Winemaker Shalini Sekhar - Neely Wine and More! Ep. 39

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In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Shalini Sekhar of Ottavino Wines.  We speak to Shalini about:  • The relationship between Music and Wine • Wine Consulting • Harvest • And so much more…………… Shalini’s Bio A former musician, Shalini turned from her Master’s Degree in Flute and Piccolo Performance to a career in wine. After completing her studies at Fresno State University in Enology and Viticulture, she began her journey into winemaking marrying the same combination of art and science that fueled her passion in music. Her experience with boutique producers and Pinot Noir dates back to her time at William Selyem. What followed  was a series of steps into the custom crush world where she began working with small clients to execute their visions for their boutique brands beginning with Copain Custom Crush (now Punchdown Cellars), then Bluxome Street Winery, and finally ROAR wines, where she made wine for Waits-Mast Family Cellars, Furthermore Pinot Noir, Neely Wine and several smaller brands. In 2015 she was awarded Winemaker of the Year at the San Francisco International Wine Competition for her work with Furthermore Pinot Noir. She continues to make wine for Waits-Mast and Neely. When Shalini is not at the winery or in the vineyard, she is busy studying for her WSET Diploma and chasing after her two small children. The Last Sip: When you finish your day and sit down with your favorite glass of wine, what is on your music playlist?  For more information:  https://www.ottavinowines.com  Social Media:  Instagram: @ottavinowines Facebook: @ottavinowines  Resources: https://www.waitsmast.com/ https://www.williamsselyem.com/ http://punchdowncellars.com/ http://www.bluxomewinery.com/ https://www.roarwines.com/ https://www.neelywine.com/ https://www.newsweek.com/next-great-wine-regions.com

In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Shalini Sekhar of Ottavino Wines.  We speak to Shalini about:  • The relationship between Music and Wine • Wine Consulting • Harvest • And so much more…………… Shalini’s Bio A former musician, Shalini turned from her Master’s Degree in Flute and Piccolo Performance to a career in wine. After completing her studies at Fresno State University in Enology and Viticulture, she began her journey into winemaking marrying the same combination of art and science that fueled her passion in music. Her experience with boutique producers and Pinot Noir dates back to her time at William Selyem. What followed  was a series of steps into the custom crush world where she began working with small clients to execute their visions for their boutique brands beginning with Copain Custom Crush (now Punchdown Cellars), then Bluxome Street Winery, and finally ROAR wines, where she made wine for Waits-Mast Family Cellars, Furthermore Pinot Noir, Neely Wine and several smaller brands. In 2015 she was awarded Winemaker of the Year at the San Francisco International Wine Competition for her work with Furthermore Pinot Noir. She continues to make wine for Waits-Mast and Neely. When Shalini is not at the winery or in the vineyard, she is busy studying for her WSET Diploma and chasing after her two small children. The Last Sip: When you finish your day and sit down with your favorite glass of wine, what is on your music playlist? For more information: <a href="https://www.ottavinowines.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ottavinowines.com</a> Social Media: Instagram: @ottavinowines Facebook: @ottavinowines Resources: <a href="https://www.waitsmast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.waitsmast.com/</a> <a href="https://www.williamsselyem.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.williamsselyem.com/</a> <a href="http://punchdowncellars.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://punchdowncellars.com/</a> <a href="http://www.bluxomewinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bluxomewinery.com/</a> <a href="https://www.roarwines.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.roarwines.com/</a> <a href="https://www.neelywine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.neelywine.com/</a> <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/next-great-wine-regions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newsweek.com/next-great-wine-regions.com</a>

The Color of Wine Presents: Shalini Sekhar of Ottavino Wines