Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer


Latest Episodes

Journeys of Discovery: Suisun Valley’s winemaking wizard--Jake Stuessy
April 27, 2021

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer in Suisun Valley at the Blue Victorian for an insightful conversation about the art of crafting fine wines with award-winning winemaker Jake Stuessy for Vezer Family Vineyards . Suisun Valley is Fairfield , California’s

Journeys of Discovery: Jelly Belly--iconic American candy went to the White House and outer space
April 26, 2021

Correspondent Tom Wilmer reports from the Jelly Belly Candy Company in Fairfield, California . Join John Jamison, VP of retail operations for the story of Jelly Belly the iconic American candy that was founded in 1898 and was a favorite of President

Journeys of Discovery: Exploring Fairfield California’s hidden gems
April 24, 2021

Fairfield, California is just 45 minutes from San Francisco to the west and 45 minutes to Sacramento to the east, but it’s definitely a world apart. The Fairfield region is home of the legendary Jelly Belly candy factory, and Solano Land Trust’s Rush

Journeys of Discovery: Military historian shares story of U.S. Army Fort Hunter Liggett’s namesake
April 23, 2021

In honor of Fort Hunter Liggett’s 80 th anniversary we repost c orrespondent Tom Wilmer's conversation with Brian Neumann, Ph.D., a historian at the U.S. Army Center of Military History at Fort McNair in Washington D.C. Newmann talks about lieutenant

Journeys of Discovery: Exploring Julia Morgan’s Hearst ranch headquarters at Fort Hunter Liggett
April 20, 2021

William Randolph Heart’s old ranch headquarters was constructed in 1930. Hearst and architect Julia Morgan’s classic, Moorish/Mission Revival structure, dubbed the Hacienda or Milpitas Ranch House, was sold to the U.S. Army in 1940. The Hacienda initially

Journeys of Discovery: Time travel back to 1990 aboard the Rainbow Warrior II in British Columbia
April 17, 2021

In the fall of 1990, correspondent Tom Wilmer spent time on the Rainbow Warrior II while the vessel and crew were in the midst of an environmental awareness campaign in British Columbia. Back in 1985 the French Intelligence Service bombed the Greeneace

Journeys of Discovery: Exploring Mendocino Coast’s wineries and inns
April 15, 2021

Join associate producer Molly Blaisdell and 30-year winemaker Jamie Hilgendorf for an exploration of Mendocino Coast’s coveted wine culture with the proprietors of Foursight Wines and Long Meadow Ranch Winery as well as the distinctive accommodations at

Journeys of Discovery: Roanoke, Virginia's historic Texas Tavern
April 13, 2021

It all started back in 1930 when Nick Bullington was working as an advance man for Ringling Brothers Circus. He discovered a killer bowl of Chile while staying at a San Antonio Hotel. It was the Chili spurred Nick to open his own eatery in downtown

Journeys of Discovery: A toast to Mendocino’s wine country
April 11, 2021

Who knew Boonville, California would be the destination of an enviable and legendary sparkling wine enterprise with a centuries long French connection? Correspondent Molly Blaisdell and her associate Jamie Hilgendorf explore, taste and learn about

Journeys of Discovery: From Templeton to Bulgaria—a Californian’s search for cultural roots
April 09, 2021

Correspondent Randi Hair reports from Templeton, California where she visits with Eric Alexiev who spent his formative years on the central coast. His father was born and raised in Bulgaria and Eric was immersed as a kid with the cuisine, culture, and