A conversation about innovations in wine packaging with St. Michelle Wine Estates Packaging Engineer Martina Solis and Winemakers David Rosenthal and Guy Barnes

Paul hangs with Leah Adint as she shares her journey from an Alaskan native through Washington State University a stop in Australia and finally landing at Chateau Ste. Michelle.

Paul chats with Darel Allwine as he guides us through the unique partnership between Ste. Michelle and the Antinori family that built Col Solare. We also discuss the Red Mountain appellation and the qualities of our estate vineyard that shape the flagship wine.

Marcus Notaro, head winemaker at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, speaks to Paul about the tremendous history of this iconic winery that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. We learn about the 2 estate vineyards, their unique terroir in the Stag’s Leap District and the 2017 vintage. Hosted by Paul Asikainen, Ste Michelle Wine Estates National Wine Educator.

Paul sits down with James Hall, co-founder and winemaker at Patz & Hall Winery in Sonoma, CA. James shares a wealth of knowledge of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay through his relationships with his vineyard partners, winemaking techniques and unique barrel selection process. Hosted by Paul Asikainen, Ste Michelle Wine Estates National Wine Educator.

In this episode Paul interviews Brian Mackey, head red winemaker for Chateau Ste. Michelle.  Brian discusses his background and how he plans to continue the winery’s 50 year heritage forward through vineyard management, innovative techniques and personal inspiration. Hosted by Paul Asikainen, Ste Michelle Wine Estates National Wine Educator.

In Episode 1, we hang with Reid Klei, Head Red Winemaker for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Innovation brands. We discuss our cellars at Columbia Crest winery where we produce the wines under the Elicit Wine Project umbrella. In depth talk about grape sourcing and techniques for Liquid Light, Intrinsic, Borne of Fire, Fruit & Flower, and Altered Dimension brands are discussed including an intriguing conversation about our investment in concrete Nu Barrels. Hosted by Paul Asikainen, Ste Michelle Wine Estates National Wine Educator.