221: JJ Naab - L'Amitié Wines
In this episode I talk with John "JJ" Julius Naab, assistant winemaker at Matthiasson Wines and founder of Lamitié Wines, about his unconven...
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The Inside Winemaking Podcast with Jim Duane
Inside Winemaking was created to provide direct access to the people in charge of creating world-class wines. Napa Valley winemaker, Jim Duane, hosts interviews with some of the top winemake...
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220: Jen Williams - Arrow and Branch
Jennifer Williams joins Jim to talk about her work as a contract winemaker, leading Arrow & Branch and co-owning Zeitgeist Cellars with her...
219: Elias Fernandez - Shafer Vineyards
This episode features a conversation with Elias Fernandez, longtime winemaker at Shafer Vineyards in Napa Valley. Fernandez, who was raised...
218: The Barrel Management Episode
In this solo episode of Inside Winemaking, Jim tackles one of the questions he gets most often: how to manage empty barrels. Working through...
217: Alison Rodriguez - Silverado Vineyards
Recorded high above the valley floor in Silverado's Stags Leap estate, this episode with winemaker Alison Rodriguez dives into both Napa vit...
216: Meredith Sarboraria - Livermore Valley and Valle de Guadalupe
This episode features Livermore Valley winemaker and consultant Meredith Sarboraria for a wide-ranging conversation recorded on location in...
215: Elizabeth Vianna - Chimney Rock Winery
In this episode Jim Duane sits down with Elizabeth Vianna to explore her unconventional path from pre-med student to one of Napa Valley's mo...
214: Patrick Riggs - Jack Neal & Son Vineyard Managment
In this episode, viticulturist Patrick Riggs dives deep into the realities of organic farming in Napa Valley. We unpack what it takes to con...
213: James Molesworth - Wine Spectator
This Jim sits down with James Molesworth, Senior Editor for The Wine Spectator, to trace James's unconventional path into wine—from a Franco...
212: Matteo Abreu - David Abreu Vineyard Management
In this episode of Inside Winemaking , Jim Duane sits down with Matteo Abreu, fifth-generation Napa Valley farmer and part of the Abreu vine...
211: Heat and Cold Stabilization of wines with Leigh Meyering from MyEnologist
In this episode of Inside Winemaking , Jim Duane speaks with Leigh Meyering of MyEnologist about the practical and analytical aspects of hea...
210: Tommaso Martignon - Seve Consulting
This episode features Tommaso, a vineyard consultant whose career spans from Venice and Montalcino to Burgundy, Bordeaux, and other renowned...
209: Andrea Card - Francis Ford Coppola Winery
In this episode, Andrea shares her unique journey to becoming the Director of Winemaking at Francis Ford Coppola Winery. Starting her career...
208 Jason Moulton - Whitehall Lane Winery
This episode features an in-depth discussion about winemaking at Whitehall as the team nears the end of the 2025 harvest season. The episode...
207: Benjamin Leachman - Walsh Vineyards Management and Vidi Vitis
Ben is a seasoned viticulturist and winemaker currently serving as the Director of Viticulture and Winemaker at Large at Walsh Vineyards Man...
206: Esther Mobley - San Francisco Chronicle
Join me as I sit down with Esther Mobley, Senior Wine Critic for the San Francisco Chronicle. Esther shares her fascinating journey from an...
205: Rich DeScenzo - ETS Labs
Rich DeScenzo, the Microbiology Group Leader at ETS Labs, came on this episode to discuss the science of wine microbiology and its impact on...
204: Chris Morisoli - Morisoli Vineyard
Join us today as we have a conversation with Chris Morisoli from Morisoli Vineyard. Chris is a fifth-generation farmer from Morisoli Vineyar...
203: Ashley Hepworth, Molly Hill, and Sally Blum - Abloom Wines
Discover the art and passion behind Abloom, a distinctive rosé wine brand crafted by winemakers Molly Hill, Ashley Hepworth, and Sally Blum....
202: Rosemary Cakebread - Gallica Wine
Join us today as we explore the fascinating journey of renowned winemaker Rosemary Cakebread, whose career spans continents and decades. We...