Napa Valley Wine Radio®

In this episode Sherry Page of Culinary Getaways visits Round Pond, a producer of olive oil, vinegar and wine here in the Napa Valley. Today, she focuses on how olive oil is grown and produced at Round Pond as she chats with Bill Chambers, the Estate Hospitality Manager. Especially for our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on all Goosecross wines (with free shipping for case purchases). Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC 41 (that's Papa, Charlie 41).

In this episode Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education, explores the much-discussed topic of extended hang-time, its ramifications for grape growers and how it influences the balance of the finished wine. Especially for our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on all Goosecross wines (with free shipping for case purchases). Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC 40 (that's Papa, Charlie 40).

Barrie Lynn, The Cheese Impresario, a cheese expert who stages events all over the country, offers a little cheese education and shares her ideas about how to pair wine and cheese with Nancy Hawks Miller, a twenty-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education. Links are provided at napavalleywineradio.com to various purveyors of fine cheese discussed in this episode. Especially for our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on all Goosecross wines (with free shipping for case purchases). Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC 39 (that's Papa, Charlie 39).

In this episode, Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education, looks into why sulfites are part of wine and what the health implications are. We invite you to enjoy our wines in good health and receive a 10% discount on them too (with free shipping for case purchases)! Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC38 (that's Papa, Charlie 38).

What does it take to plant a vineyard and get it into production? Geoff Gorsuch, Goosecross Winemaker (and winery co-owner with our host David Topper), explains how we went about replanting our Estate vineyard as he talks with Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education. For this episode, and just for our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on Goosecross wines (with free shipping for case purchases). Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC37 (that's Papa, Charlie 37).

What do we mean when we talk about balance in wine? Join Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education, as she explores the key components that have the greatest influence, and how the winemaker goes about keeping them in balance. Especially for our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on our very well-balanced Goosecross wines (with free shipping for case purchases). Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC36 (that's Papa, Charlie 36).

In this episode, Bob Pepi and Jeff Booth of Pepi-Booth Consulting tell us about the nature of their work, why the industry has wine consultants, and how they fit into the world of wine as they chat with Nancy Hawks Miller, a twenty-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education. We promised an interview with our barrel supplier for this date, but it has been delayed due to some "technical difficulties" and will be released at a later date. Thanks for your patience and enjoy the episode! For this episode, and just for our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on Goosecross wines with free shipping for case purchases. Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC35 (that's Papa, Charlie 35).

Enjoy a little background on St. Valentine, how we came to name a holiday for him, and prepare for a sumptuous celebration with a special Valentine's Day menu from Colleen's Kitchen at goosecross-recipes.com As a special Valentine's Day treat we're pleased to offer our Sparkling Rosé for just $20.00 a bottle. Please call us at toll-free at 800-276-9210 and mention code: PC34 (that's Papa, Charlie 34). For a very romantic and special gift, you can ask us to have the bottle dipped in a half a pound of milk or dark chocolate for an additional fee. But Hurry! Unique gifts take preparation and care so please call by January 26th to order. Search for these recipes and enjoy: Cocoa Seared Scallops or Short Ribs with Coffee-Cocoa Sauce and Asparagus & Orange-Grapefruit Salad.

Barrel building goes back to Roman times and in this episode Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education, takes a look at the oak sources and coopering techniques involved in this ancient craft. For our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on Goosecross wines and free shipping for all case orders. Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC33 (that's Papa, Charlie 33). Happy New Year!

Get an inside look at the edible gardens at Copia, the American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts in Napa Valley. Sherry Page, owner of Culinary Getaways interviews Colby Eirman, the Director of Gardens at Copia and gets his take on pest management, French intensive gardening and why Copia is even a great place for kids! For current discounts and wine promotions, call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC32 (that's Papa, Charlie 32).

Explore the myths and the truth behind the birth of Champagne and its evolution with Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20-year veteran of the wine industry, and our Director of Education. We are pleased to offer a special price of $20.00 per bottle and free shipping on a case for our Goosecross Sparkling Rosé and a 10% discount on all other wines just for our listeners. Just call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC31 (that's Papa, Charlie 31). Happy holidays!

In this episode, my good friend, Diane DeFilipi of Let's Go Cook Italian will tell us about the foods, wines and family traditions that make up a typical Italian Christmas and shares some of her favorite recipes. She and Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, are enjoying a glass of Prosecco, the sparkling wine of the Veneto, to get into the spirit of the season. And now, especially for our listeners to celebrate the holidays, we're offering a 12% discount on our AmerItal -- a flavorful Tuscan-style Sangiovese and Cabernet blend -- and a 10% discount on all other wines. Just call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC30 (that's Papa, Charlie 30).

In this episode, Goosecross proprietor Colleen Topper and Sherry Page, owner of Culinary Getaways, trade ideas on some of their favorite Thanksgiving traditions and dishes. For recipes, please visit goosecross.com or culinarygetaways.com We are pleased to offer a 10% discount on the purchase of Goosecross wines especially for our listeners. Just call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC28 (that's Papa, Charlie 28). For more information, please contact wine@goosecross.com or call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210.

Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20 year veteran of the industry and our Director of Education, recaps the 2006 Napa Valley winegrowing season, a quirky, but ultimately very rewarding season. To celebrate the end of harvest, and especially for those that listened to this episode, we're pleased to offer a 10% discount on all Goosecross wines. Just call us at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC29. For more information, please contact wine@goosecross.com or call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210.

What is balance in wine? What causes spoilage and how does it throw off the balance? Get the story from Winemaker Jeff Booth of Pepi-Booth Consulting as he discusses it with Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20 year veteran of the industry and our Director of Education. For more information, please contact wine@goosecross.com or call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210.