We had two unexpected guests stop by..first Fabrice Brunel, engineer turned winemaker from the Cotes Du Rhone and listen to Luca Ferraris speak of reinvigorating the family business against his fathers will.

The Wine Cask restaurant in Santa Barbara was iconic in its day and was innovative on all fronts; food, wine and service. When Doug Margerum walked in for out podcast and we began the conversation...the light went on...this is the guy from The Wine Cask.

When Vincenzo explains the meaning of Testamatta...you will begin to understand from whence these wines hail. Bibi Graetz bucks the system.

I was happy to hear Scot Bilbro was in town to chat with me. I presented him with a newsletter from 1990 when I featured his fathers Old Vine Red #9. Have a listen like two old friends.

I am proud to say that one of, if not the first interview she ever did, was in our studio years ago. Great to have her energy and wisdom back in the studio for this episode of Wine Talks.

Such an interesting trek to become the North American manager for a great collection of French wines. She discusses Parisian life, Caribbean trends and great french wines.

I was floored when speaking with Vahe Keushguerian...amazing trek into this world of wine. Right after him, Gary Lipp of Coho is making bold statements with his Cabernet and Merlot.

All Cognac is brandy but not all brandy is Cognac. Find out why and much more as we talk with Charles Braastad, a descendant of the Delmain family.

I met Stetson about 12 years ago as he brought my first video winemaker interview ever produced...a father son combo from Slovenia. A wealth of knowledge and passionate about wines from the region. A very interesting chat.

The 12th century monks would stop at Chateau Carbonnieux on their way to Spain which eventually was a 500 mile trek. Of course, they needed good wine. Amazing history and we speak to the owner Eric Perrin.