Ranked #1
Ep. 58 Claudio Naranjo, General Manager, Viña Los Vascos
Ep. 58 Claudio Naranjo, General Manager, Viña Los Vascos
Just over 30 years ago the great Bordeaux house Chateau Lafite Rothschild laid stake in the new world with its purchase ... Read more
21 Feb 2019
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29mins
Ranked #2
Ep. 027 Jeffrey Stambor, Winemaker, Beaulieu Vineyard
Ep. 027 Jeffrey Stambor, Winemaker, Beaulieu Vineyard
IIn Rutherford, just north of Oakville lies the Georges De Latour vineyards. While Mr. De Latour lacked creative naming ... Read more
23 Aug 2017
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35mins
Ranked #3
The Honest Pour Episode 005, Michael Cruse, Cruse Wine Co., and Ultramarine
The Honest Pour Episode 005, Michael Cruse, Cruse Wine Co., and Ultramarine
In this Episode of The Honest Pour John interviews one of America's most exciting winemakers, Michael Cruse of Cruse Win... Read more
29 Jun 2016
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33mins
Ranked #4
Ep. 030 Eleonara Marconi, Winemaker Frescobaldi Castello di Nipozzano Estate
Ep. 030 Eleonara Marconi, Winemaker Frescobaldi Castello di Nipozzano Estate
In Episode 12 of The Honest Pour I interviewed Marchese Lamberto Frescobaldi, owner of Frescobaldi. In this episode I in... Read more
26 Oct 2017
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34mins
Ranked #5
Paul Hobbs, Paul Hobbs Winery
Paul Hobbs, Paul Hobbs Winery
After a short break we return to the U.S. following our Chianti Classico series to visit with a most thoughtful Californ... Read more
1 Aug 2019
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36mins
Ranked #6
Ep. 67 Fabrizio Benedetti, Castello Monterinaldi
Ep. 67 Fabrizio Benedetti, Castello Monterinaldi
We wrap up our visit to Chianti Classico with a visit to Castello Monterinaldi in Radda. Searching for the terroir of ea... Read more
23 Jun 2019
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35mins
Ranked #7
Ep. 026 Joe Harden, WInemaker, Robert Mondavi Winery
Ep. 026 Joe Harden, WInemaker, Robert Mondavi Winery
Without the influence of Robert Mondavi Napa Valley would still be a world-class wine region, but it wouldn't be the sam... Read more
10 Aug 2017
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39mins
Ranked #8
Ep. 64 Federica Mascheroni Stianti, Castello di Volpaia
Ep. 64 Federica Mascheroni Stianti, Castello di Volpaia
I've traveled throughout the wine world and few places have enchanted me the way Volpaia and the people there have. The ... Read more
19 May 2019
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33mins
Ranked #9
Matt Crafton, Winemaker, Chateau Montelena
Matt Crafton, Winemaker, Chateau Montelena
Chateau Montelena will forever hold a special place in Napa Valley wine history after famously winning Steven Spurrier's... Read more
19 Sep 2019
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31mins
Ranked #10
Ep. 59 Jo Landron, Domaines Landron
Ep. 59 Jo Landron, Domaines Landron
When I started The Honest Pour there were several winemakers who I really wanted to interview. The guest of this episod... Read more
8 Mar 2019
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44mins
Ranked #11
Ep. 55 K.R. Rombauer III, Rombauer Vineyards
Ep. 55 K.R. Rombauer III, Rombauer Vineyards
Big, round, rich chardonnay may not always be a critical favorite, but it is certainly loved by the mass market. While ... Read more
15 Jan 2019
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35mins
Ranked #12
Ep. 66 Giovanni Poggiali, Felsina
Ep. 66 Giovanni Poggiali, Felsina
While some wineries take centuries to figure out which clones or massal selections work best in their vineyards, the bri... Read more
2 Jun 2019
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31mins
Ranked #13
Ep. 34 Andy Erickson, WInemaker, Favia
Ep. 34 Andy Erickson, WInemaker, Favia
While working with some of Napa Valley’s most influential wine producers, in some of the best vineyard sites in all of C... Read more
19 Dec 2017
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38mins
Ranked #14
Ep. 033 Randy Snowden, Snowden Vineyards
Ep. 033 Randy Snowden, Snowden Vineyards
Randy Snowden's parents purchased what is today The Snowden Ranch in 1955. The 160 acre property lies on the eastern slo... Read more
16 Nov 2017
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36mins
Ranked #15
Ep. 57 Ryan Shenk, Benessere Vineyards
Ep. 57 Ryan Shenk, Benessere Vineyards
Sometimes touring Napa Valley wineries can become a bit repetitive. Cabernet, cabernet and more cabernet. Now, I love Na... Read more
13 Feb 2019
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22mins
Ranked #16
Ep. 61 Giovanni Manetti, Fontodi
Ep. 61 Giovanni Manetti, Fontodi
In this episode I meet with Giovanni Manetti, the current President of The Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico and winemaker... Read more
13 Apr 2019
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35mins
Ranked #17
Ep. 54 Erica Crawford, Founder & CEO Loveblock Wines
Ep. 54 Erica Crawford, Founder & CEO Loveblock Wines
Erica Crawford came to the wine business through marriage. That’s not to say that nothing about her personal background... Read more
10 Jan 2019
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32mins
Ranked #18
Ep. 31 Manuel Louzada, Winemaker, Propiedad de Arínzano and Achaval–Ferrer
Ep. 31 Manuel Louzada, Winemaker, Propiedad de Arínzano and Achaval–Ferrer
Manuel Louzada is a thoughtful well spoken winemaker. A fourth generation winemaker his family's commitment to quality w... Read more
28 Oct 2017
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37mins
Ranked #19
Ep. 60 Sara Dionisio, Antonio Lopez Ribeiro WInes
Ep. 60 Sara Dionisio, Antonio Lopez Ribeiro WInes
Passion only takes winemakers so far. On top of the desire to make great wine a lot of hard work goes into it as well. T... Read more
7 Apr 2019
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36mins
Ranked #20
Brook Bannister, Bannister Wines
Brook Bannister, Bannister Wines
Cool climate pinot noir is a widely used buzz phrase today. But in the late 80's Marty Bannister was one of the pioneers... Read more
4 Sep 2019
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31mins