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Mollydooker Winemaker Sparky Marquis
October 29, 2011Believe it or not, me and Sparky go waaaaaaaay back! I’m talking 2009, here! Mollydooker winemaker Sparky Marquis was actually the first ever winemaker I interviewed when I started blogging. This week he came back to Jacksonville for the release … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Tagged Australia, Buy Mollydooker wine, Miss Molly, Miss Molly wine, Mollydooker, Shiraz, Social Media, Social Media for Wineries, Sparky Marquis, Sparky Marquis Interview | Leave a comment //Lunch with Victoria Ordonez.
April 11, 2011On Tues April 5th 2011, I got the chance to meet with Victoria Ordonez, sister to Spanish wine importer Jorge Ordonez. After an always amazing lunch at Taverna, I got a few minutes to ask her a little more … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Tagged Dessert Wine, Jacksonville, Jorge Ordonez, Malaga, Moscatel, Ordonez, Rioja, Spain, Taverna, Victoria Ordonez | Leave a comment //A Quick Chat with Ted Henry, Winemaker for Jarvis.
February 25, 2011How long have you been with Jarvis? Three years at Jarvis, previously before that I was at Artesa in Carneros working on their Chardonnay and Pinot but also working on an Alexander Valley property they purchased called Ridgeline. So about … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Tagged Cabernet, interview, Jarvis, Napa, Ted Henry, winemaker | Leave a comment //Interview with Mike Colhoun from Landmark Vineyards
December 16, 2010So starting from the top, name? Mike Calhoun with Landmark Vineyards How many wines are Landmark Vineyards making right now? We make only 3 different varietals, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah, and with those grapes we are making 8-9 … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Tagged Landmark Vineyards | Leave a comment //Interview with Conundrum Winemaker Jon Bolta
November 5, 2010On Saturday October 2nd I drove down to Orlando to attend the Conundrum wine blending seminar with winemaker Jon Bolta, the Epcot Food and Wine Fest and the Party for the Senses, ALL IN ONE DAY! Needless to say, … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Leave a comment //Interview with Sandra Bell from Bell Winery
November 5, 2010Name? Sandra Hewitt Bell Occupation? Wearer of many hats for Bell Winery! [Laughs] I actually take care of 6 markets for Bell and also hospitality and marketing at the winery. How did Bell Winery come to be? Bell winery … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Leave a comment //Interview with Juan Muga from Bodegas Muga
November 5, 2010Kris Chislett: Ok, so, let’s start from the top…name? Juan Muga: Juan, Juan Muga, the same as the wine. KC: Occupation? JM: I’m on the business side. Me and my brother, we are the 3rd generation we manage the whole … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Leave a comment //Interview with David Espinar from Emilio Moro
November 5, 2010Name? David Espinar from Emilio Moro. Job description? I belong to the Board of Directors for Emilio Moro, which was formed by the four Moro brothers. I’m also the Managing Director of the whole group for both wineries and … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Leave a comment //Interview with Sparky Marquis from Mollydooker Wines
November 5, 2010On September 22nd, The Mollydooker Team consisting of Sparky Marquis-Winemaker, Janet Gawith-Sparky’s Mom, and Bryan Janssen-Mollydooker Business Development, rolled into Jacksonville, Florida straight from Southern Australia. After a left-handed handshake from all 3 and an extensive lunch, I got … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Leave a comment //Interview with Wine Industry Pioneer Thomas Halby
November 5, 2010So you probably haven’t heard of Thomas Halby (pictured middle in the photo), but you HAVE seen his wines before. Halby is the importer responsible bringing into the U.S. everything from Moselland Zeller “Katz” Riesling to Santa Alicia wines from … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Leave a comment //Interview with Robert Pecota from Robert Pecota Winery
October 5, 2010In July, 2006, Robert Pecota and his family sold their Calistoga winery and estate vineyard, established in 1978, to Jess Jackson of Kendall-Jackson fame. It will become the home of the high-end Atalon brand of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | 1 Comment //Interview with Jane Ferrari from Yalumba Wines
October 5, 2010A winemaking graduate from Roseworthy College, Australia, Jane joined Yalumba in 1987 and worked in mainly technical roles before her current position as Yalumba Communications / Brand Ambassador. From the brief lunch that I enjoyed with Jane, even though the … Continue reading
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