Barrel Tasting w/ Howard Fletcher

Barrel Tasting w/ Howard Fletcher


Latest Episodes

A Life Well Drunk: A Conversation with John Sporing, CSW
January 26, 2021

Join Howard and John Sporing, owner of a Life Well Drunk, a business that provides wine experiences around the world. He is also the creator and host of Wine Uncensored on YouTube. About John Sporing: John Sporing is a Certified Specialist of Wine (C

A Conversation with Tolga Baki, Master Brewer of Hillsbourgh Brewing
January 19, 2021

Join Howard and Tolga Baki, owner and master brewer of Hillsborough Brewing. He is also the owner of Belly Love, a craft brew pub in Leesburg, VA. About Hillsborough Brewing: Hillsborough Brewing is located on the grounds of Hillsborough Vineyards, w

Caboose Brewing Co.: Vienna's Local Brewpub
January 12, 2021

BTP_CabooseBrewing_Show Notes Join Howard as he speaks to Matt Furda, Head Brewer of Caboose Brewing of Vienna and Merrifield, Virginia. Matt’s favorite Caboose beer is their Mexican Style Lager, Bienvenidos. He’s excited to create fun one-off beers, esp

868 Estate Vineyards: The Marriage of Wine, Food, Art, & Nature in Loudoun County
January 05, 2021

Join Howard and Nancy Deliso, co-owner and Marketing Guru of 868 Estate Vineyards, as they talk about the story of how three families who share a passion for wine came together in 2012 to open an award-winning vineyard, winery, and restaurant on the Loudo

The Vineyards and Winery at Lost Creek: A Conversation with Aimee Henkle
December 29, 2020

BTP_Show Notes_Lost Creek Vineyards & Winery IN THIS EPISODE, Howard speaks with Aimee Henkle, co-owner of the Vineyards & Winery at Lost Creek. Aimee’s passion for wine and love for business, Virginia, and Loudoun County inspired her and her husband T

Jim Law of Linden Vineyards: Blazing a Trail with Old World Methods
December 22, 2020

Join Howard as he has a conversation with Jim Law, the founder and winemaker of Linden Vineyards in Linden, Virginia. They discuss the evolution of Virginia wine culture, wine as an agricultural product, Jim's patient and classic method of Old World winem

Black Ankle Vineyards: Melissa Schulte talks Maryland Wine
December 15, 2020

Join Howard and Melissa Schulte, General Manager of Black Ankle Vineyards, as they talk about her story on getting into the wine industry in Maryland. We also discuss how the changing face of wine culture in the state has deepened her appreciation of thei

DC's Wine Country: Visit Loudoun's President & CEO, Beth Erickson
December 08, 2020

Join Howard and Beth Erickson, President and CEO of Visit Loudoun, as they spend an episode chatting about the craft beverage industry in Loudoun County. In this episode you will learn: Locals, Businesses, and Officials – Shaping the Loudoun County W

Brookeville Beer Farm: A Delicious Blend of Local Farming & Worldly Brewing
December 01, 2020

Join Howard and Kenny Borkmann, Master Brewer of Brookeville Beer Farm, as they spend an episode chatting about Kenny's history in the business and the craft beer industry in Maryland. About Visit Brookville Beer Farm: A European style beer hall wit

Denizens Brewing: Pioneering Craft Beer in Silver Spring
November 24, 2020

Join Howard Fletcher and his conversation with Jeff Ramirez, co-founder and Chief Beer Officer of Denizens Brewing Co. In this role, Jeff is responsible for all aspects of beer production, both for taproom and wholesale consumption. In addition to brewing