Anyone that starts a small business has my immediate respect. Anyone that owns a small business in the wine industry has my immediate curiosity. Stephanie Franklin is the Proprietor of Fly Wines, base

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Stephanie Franklin, Founder & CEO, Fly Wines, Oakland, defining the term “Spittoon”.  Learn more by visiting www.flywines.club

Smith-Madrone Winery dates back to the very early 70s in Napa Valley, a time when wineries werent so common. Stuart and Charlie Smith literally carved out an incredible future in fine wine making ba

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Charlie Smith, Winemaker, Smith-Madrone, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley, defining the term Minerality. Learn more by visiting smithmadrone.com

Growing up in Napa Valley, Lindsay Hoopes looked outside of the wine industry for her future. Eventually she came back to the place she loved to rediscover the wine in her blood. Lindsay has had some

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Lindsay Hoopes, Proprietor, Hoopes Vineyard, defining the term Phenolic Bitterness. Learn more by visiting hoopesvineyard.com

ny winemaker will tell you that wine is made in the vineyard. But the role of winemaker can never be underestimated. Focus, experience, talent are just some of the major ingredients in making great wi

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Jeff Cole, Winemaker, Sullivan Rutherford Estate, Napa Valley, defining the term Unicorn Team. Learn more by visiting www.sullivanwine.com

You can always tell successful business leadership by the kindness of the people that they employ. They smile a lot and they love what they do. Crocker & Starr is that kind of business. It doesnt hur

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Cyrus Hazzard, Executive Vice President, Crocker & Starr, Napa Valley, defining the term Typicity. Learn more by visiting www.crockerstarr.com