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NVWR® 116 - A Day in Yountville Updated: 2011-04-12 07:00:00 Description: Join Sherry Page from Culinary Getaways as she takes us on an audio tour of downtown Yountville here in the heart of Napa Valley. Along the way she visits the Yountville Coffee Caboose, Bouchon Bakery, our Goosecross winey tasting room, Cantinetta Pi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 115 - Il Forteto Updated: 2011-02-15 08:00:00 Description: An interview with CEO Stefano Sarti from Il Forteto. What has grown from Stefano's shared dreams with his friends is not only the products created at Il Fortetto, but an amazing family unit embracing the shepherds, farmers, workers, and since it's fi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 114 - ZAP – Zinfandel Advocates and Producers Updated: 2011-01-11 08:00:00 Description: If you love Zinfandel, you need to know about ZAP, which is short for Zinfandel Advocates and Producers. Formed in 1991 to promote red Zinfandel as a world-class wine, Duane Dappen, owner of D-Cubed winery and President of ZAP, is here to talk about ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 113 - Wine Myths and Reality Updated: 2010-12-14 08:00:46 Description: How does vineyard management influence the quality and character of the wine? What is meant by "minimal intervention" in the winery? Is it a marketing tactic or a valuable philosophy? Master of Wine Benjamin Lewin, author of Wine Myths and Reality, s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 112 - 2010 Harvest Recap Updated: 2010-11-23 08:00:00 Description: 2010 is a year none of us will be able to forget for a very long time. Fortunately for us at Goosecross, this vintage year may very well produce some of the most flavorful wines in our 25 year history! Sit back and enjoy a glass of wine while Nancy H...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 111 - The Yountville AVA Updated: 2010-11-02 07:00:00 Description: Yountville is the first place wine grapes were planted in Napa Valley and yet it's only recently been recognized as an official American Viticultural Area. It's also home to Goosecross Cellars! Andy Hoxsey, a fourth-generation grower here in Yountvil...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 110 - TastingRoom.com Updated: 2010-10-12 07:00:00 Description: What if you could buy a small taste of the wine before you invest in the full bottle? Of course, when you visit wine country that's easily done. But now, thanks to a new company called tastingroom.com, there's an easy way to try small samples at home...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 109 - Decoding The Wine Back Label Updated: 2010-09-21 07:00:00 Description: How many times have you seen terminology on the wine back label or in the winemaker notes and wondered what the heck they're talking about? You know, those references to whole cluster pressing, cold soak, punch downs and so forth. What do they mean? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 108 - Smith-Madrone Winery and Vineyards Updated: 2010-08-31 07:00:00 Description: In this episode, Stu Smith, the owner/winemaker for Smith-Madrone Vineyards and Winery shares his ideas about growing and making wine here in Napa Valley. This episode is a little longer than usual, but time will fly as you hear his opinions on dry f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 107 - Authentic Balsamic Vinegar Updated: 2010-08-10 07:00:00 Description: Have you found yourself using balsamic vinegar more often in recent years? Our good friend Diane De Filipi of Let's Go Cook Italian has recently spent some time at the ancient Cavazzone Balsamery in Reggio Emilia (near Modena Italy). She's here to te...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 106 - The Integration of Wine and Food Updated: 2010-07-20 07:00:00 Description: The Integration of Wine and Food: There are so many ways to look at pairing wine with food. In this episode you'll get some great advice from a Master Sommelier. Gilles de Chambure of Meadowood Resort in Napa Valley, shares his ideas with Nancy Hawks...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 105 - Sherry Page Visits Whole Spice Updated: 2010-06-29 07:00:00 Description: In this episode, Sherry Page, of Culinary Getaways, has a spicy conversation with spice purveyor and grinder Shuli Madmone of Whole Spice here in the Napa Valley. He tells us about how to buy and store herbs and spices and how to make the most of the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 104 - The Moth Invasion Updated: 2010-06-08 07:00:00 Description: You've probably seen reports on both the Light Brown Apple Moth and the European Grapevine Moth in recent months and years. How did they get here? What do they mean to us as growers? What's being done to contain or eradicate the related problems? Nan...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 103 - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Partners with Goosecross Updated: 2010-05-18 07:00:00 Description: Richard Rommes of the Denver chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) tells Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, about the fundraising partnership with Goosecross and the importance of the work being done. For more information about ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 102 - Diane De Filipi and Rafael Dieppa discuss Food and Wine Updated: 2010-04-27 07:00:00 Description: This phone interview features two long-time friends of Goosecross: Diane De Filipi of Let's Go Cook Italian and Rafael Dieppa discuss about their favorite subjects, food, wine, and cooking! They discuss how Rafael's multi-cultural background has infl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 101 - Wine Clarification Updated: 2010-04-06 07:00:00 Description: There are many processes behind the scenes when winemaking, some more complex than others. We thought it would be interesting to present what is meant by "racking" and "fining" the wine. In this episode Jeff Booth of Jeff Booth Consulting describes t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 100 - 100 Episodes of Napa Valley Wine Radio! Updated: 2010-03-16 07:00:00 Description: With this episode we've reached the 100-episode mark and it's been a great pleasure covering everything from how to plant a vineyard from scratch, to ordering wine in a restaurant, to the terroir of cheese. On this occasion, Nancy Hawks Miller, our D...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 99 - Top Five Questions: Ask Our Educator Updated: 2010-02-23 08:00:00 Description: "Ask Our Educator" is one of our favorite website features at goosecross.com because people write in with all kinds of wine-related questions and sometimes we get a real conversation going! In episode 57 (December 2007) we covered questions about scr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 98 - R.A. Harrison - Late Harvest Wines Updated: 2010-02-02 08:00:00 Description: In this episode, we get an inside look at harvesting and producing late harvest wines from a real expert. Roger Harrison of R.A. Harrison Family Cellars discusses the risks, challenges, and rewards involved in producing this very specialized style of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 97 - Merlove Updated: 2010-01-12 08:00:00 Description: In this episode, producer Rudy McClane tells us about his documentary film about Merlot, called Merlove. He reminds us of all the reasons this classic variety has been treasured over the centuries. Get yourself a glass of Goosecross Merlot and enjoy ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 96 - Sherry Page Visits Raymond & Co. Cheesemongers Updated: 2009-12-22 08:00:00 Description: This episode is for those of you who really love good cheese. Renowned cheesemonger John Raymond presents cheese and terroir, the difference between raw milk and pasteurized cheese, how seasonal changes in diet affects the character of cheese and mor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 95 - Harvest Recap 2009 Updated: 2009-12-01 08:00:00 Description: Have you heard that every year is the same here in Napa Valley? Sit back and enjoy a glass of wine while Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, tells you about a seemingly text-book growing season that threw us a curve ball at the end. Audio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 94 - Heritage Turkeys Updated: 2009-11-10 08:00:00 Description: Have you thought of serving a heritage turkey this Thanksgiving? Scott Boggs of Hudson Ranch, here in Napa Valley, talks to our friend Sherry Page of Culinary Getaways, about how they farm their produce, pork, eggs, and poultry including heritage tur...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 93 - Italian Food of the Renaissance Updated: 2009-10-20 07:00:00 Description: Of course, the Renaissance was a time of great creativity in almost every sense and that certainly includes the culinary arts. In this episode our friend, Diane DeFilipi of Let's Go Cook Italian, tells Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 92 - Making a Wine Blend: When and Why? Updated: 2009-09-29 07:00:00 Description: There are so many ways to look at blending wine - blending the varieties, different vineyards, locations, and barrel lots - it goes on and on. In this episode, Winemakers Geoff Gorsuch and Jeff Booth talk about the endless possibilities with Nancy Ha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 91 - Sherry Page Visits the Fatted Calf Updated: 2009-09-08 07:00:00 Description: This episode is likely to give you a severe craving for sausage, bacon, salami or a good steak. Our friend, Sherry Page of Culinary Getaways learns some amazing things about the world of artisanal charcuterie from Taylor Boetticher, founder and co-ow...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 90 - History of Wine Words Updated: 2009-08-18 07:00:00 Description: Did you know that the word "gourmet" referred to a lover of wine long before it had anything to do with food? Or that the word "libation" originally meant an offering to the gods? If you love wine and you love words, this episode is for you! In this ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 89 - Long Meadow Ranch Updated: 2009-07-28 07:00:00 Description: In this episode, our good friend Sherry Page of Culinary Getaways, speaks with Laddie Hall of Long Meadow Ranch. If you haven't been there before, it's a beautiful place, high up in the Mayacamas Mountains, that takes a holistic approach to farming b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 88 - Napa Green Updated: 2009-07-07 07:00:00 Description: In this episode we get a chance to hear about a program called "Napa Green" -- a voluntary environmental program that promotes sustainable agriculture and green winery practices. goosecross.com (see: Education) Audio: http://napavalleywineradio.com...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 87 - Hurley's Restaurant in Yountville Updated: 2009-06-16 07:00:00 Description: Outside of the incredible friendship and cheerful smile that Bob presents to everyone he meets, one of the things we love about Bob Hurley, of Hurley's restaurant in Yountville, is that he's always mindful of creating a menu that's wine friendly. Als...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 86 - Wine Chemistry 101 Updated: 2009-05-26 07:00:00 Description: Have you ever wondered about the pipettes, burettes and other equipment you see in a wine lab? We certainly can't make memorable wine in the lab, but attentive analysis, every step of the way, is vital to the health and stability of the wine. So, tod...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 85 - The Oxbow Cheese Merchant Talks Cheese and Wine Updated: 2009-05-05 07:00:00 Description: If you want to know more about cheese in general, or about pairing cheese with wine, this episode is for you! Nancy had the chance to sit down with Lassa Skinner, the General Manager of Oxbow Cheese in Napa and she offers some great information about...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 84 - Botrytised and Ice wines Updated: 2009-04-21 07:00:00 Description: In episode 80, Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, took a broad look at the world of sweet and fortified wines. Since then, we've covered port, sherry and Madeira. Today we conclude the series by taking a look at the strange world of botry...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 83 - Madeira Updated: 2009-04-14 07:00:00 Description: In episode 80, Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, took a broad look at the world of sweet and fortified wines. The episodes that follow, like this one, break it out by category. Today's topic is the deliciously odd world of Madeira. Each ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 80 - Sweet and Fortified Wines: An Overview Updated: 2009-03-24 07:00:00 Description: In this episode, Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, takes a general look at the Byzantine and delicious world of sweet wines. We'll follow up by breaking it down by category: Port, sherry, Madeira and botrytised wines. Each of these wil...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 79 - Napa Wine: A History Updated: 2009-03-03 08:00:00 Description: Nancy Hawks Miller, Director of Education for Goosecross Cellars was pleased to have the opportunity to speak with renowned wine historian Charles Sullivan. An updated edition of his wonderful book, Napa Wine: A History, has just been released and he...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 77 - Vineyard Practices and Influence on Quality: A Round Table Updated: 2009-01-20 08:00:00 Description: In this episode, Winemakers Geoff Gorsuch, Jeff Booth, and Bob Pepi discuss vineyard practices & their influence on quality. Their discussion includes influence of yields, hillside vs. valley-floor vineyards and deficit irrigation, among other topics...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 76 - Sparkling Wine 101 Updated: 2008-12-30 08:00:00 Description: With New Year's Eve rapidly approaching, what better time for a crash course in how sparkling wine is made? We looked into the history of Champagne in episode 31, so we know that sparkling wine, like table wine, was discovered by accident. Now, we ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 73 - Tasting Room Etiquette Updated: 2008-10-28 07:00:00 Description: For those of you considering a visit to Napa Valley in the near future, especially you first-time visitors, get yourself a glass of wine and relax as our tasting room staff offers some great tips on planning, what to expect, and how to get the most o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 72 - Do Old Vines Make Better Wine? Updated: 2008-10-07 07:00:00 Description: Do old vines make better wine? When you see "old vine" on the label, do you assume that the quality will be higher or the flavor more intense? I thought it would be interesting to explore the subject with Winemakers Geoff Gorsuch, Bob Pepi, and Jeff ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 71 - To Oak or Not to Oak Updated: 2008-09-16 07:00:00 Description: You might be surprised to know that using oak barrels for the sake of oak flavor is a rather recent development in the history of wine. In this episode, Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, takes a look at the role of oak barrels in wine hi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 68 - Wine Lingo - What The Heck Does It Mean? Updated: 2008-07-15 07:00:00 Description: Every industry has its lingo and, being immersed in wine every day, we sometimes forget that our jargon isn't second nature to everyone else. In this episode, we try to clarify the meaning for some of the lingo that turns up in print, at social gathe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 67 - Winery Ownership Transitions, Part 2 of 2 Updated: 2008-06-24 07:00:00 Description: We were fascinated by a recent report stating that 50% of family-owned wineries on the west coast will change hands by 2017. The findings of the survey and report were released by Rob McMillan of Silicon Valley Bank, and Deborah Steinthal of Scion Ad...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 64 - Peter Marks, Master of Wine Updated: 2008-04-22 07:00:00 Description: In this episode, Peter Marks, will tell us about what he does, how he attained the title "Master of Wine" and what kinds of career opportunities exist for those who pursue this very demanding course of study. Audio: http://napavalleywineradio.com/po...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 61 - Winemaking 101 Updated: 2008-02-19 08:00:00 Description: Over the years I've spent a lot of time in the cellar with visitors and it seems that the most common questions are about the chronology of winemaking and clearing up some of the terminology. So, if you can't make it to Goosecross for a tour, let me ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 60 - The History of Goosecross Updated: 2008-01-29 08:00:00 Description: In this episode, Goosecross owners Geoff Gorsuch and David and Colleen Topper chat with Nancy Hawks Miller, Director of Education, about how Goosecross got started and a few brief thoughts about where its future lies. Audio: http://napavalleywinerad...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 59 - Change of episode release schedule Updated: 2008-01-08 08:00:00 Description: Happy New Year from all of us at Goosecross and thanks for listening! As we move into the new year David Topper, owner of Goosecross and host of Napa Valley Wine Radio, announces a schedule change for our podcast episode releases that we hope you'll ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 58 - Why Do We Toast? Updated: 2007-12-25 08:00:00 Description: Enjoy some background on the tradition of toasting each other from Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, and prepare for a sumptuous New Year's Eve celebration with a very special menu from Colleen Topper, our proprietor and in-house chef. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 57 - Top 5 questions for "Ask our Educator" Updated: 2007-12-11 08:00:00 Description: In this episode Nancy Hawks Miller, 25-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education, takes on the top-5 most frequently asked questions in our online feature, "Ask our Educator". Audio: http://napavalleywineradio.com/podcasts/nvwr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 56 - California Wine History Updated: 2007-11-27 08:00:00 Description: You might be surprised to know that the epicenter of the California wine industry was in southern California for almost half of our over 200-year history and only shifted north with the gold rush. How did we get here and how did so many regions in Ca...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 55 - To Cork or Not To Cork Updated: 2007-11-13 08:00:00 Description: In this episode George Taber, a journalist whose career has spanned over 40 years, tells Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education, all about his new book To Cork or Not To Cork: Tradition, Romance, Scie...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 54 - Harvest 2007 Recap Updated: 2007-10-30 07:00:00 Description: Sit back and enjoy a glass of wine while Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education, takes a look back at the 2007 growing season and harvest. Especially for our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 20% ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 53 - Are These Wine Gadgets Worth It? Updated: 2007-10-16 07:00:00 Description: In this episode we take a look at some of the gadgets you can get if you look through the Wine Enthusiast catalogue or search online. There are lots of options, some with modest claims and others quite bold. Enjoy a glass of wine as David Topper, Goo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 52 - What's The Story With Biodynamics? Updated: 2007-10-02 07:00:00 Description: It seems hardly a day goes by without a reference to the green movement. And for those of us who follow agricultural news, there's a story on biodynamic farming nearly every week. What's it all about? Is it voodoo farming with its special preparation...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 51 - What Does It Take To Start A Vineyard Or Winery? Updated: 2007-09-18 07:00:00 Description: Over the years, so many people have asked "How do I start a vineyard or a winery? Is it something that's attainable for the average person?" It's a big question, but we're going to try to answer it, at least in part, by talking it over with Mark Freu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 50 - Phylloxera and Pierce's Disease Updated: 2007-09-04 07:00:00 Description: So often when we talk about wine you hear casual references to Phylloxera and Pierce's disease and their impact on the industry. If you've wondered what they're all about, Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, will tell you a little about ea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 49 - Darrell Corti Discusses Olive Oil Updated: 2007-08-21 07:00:00 Description: In episode 41 we had a chance to learn a little about how fine olive oil is made. Now, we're following up by getting some great information on how to select it and enjoy it in every day life from an expert on the subject. Sit back and enjoy and glass...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 48 - Why do Clones Matter? Updated: 2007-08-07 07:00:00 Description: What do we mean when we talk about grape clones or selections? Are they chosen for their performance in the vineyard or does it have more to do with the overall character of the wine? In this episode, Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, wi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 47 - Sherry Page Visits Marshall's Farm Updated: 2007-07-24 07:00:00 Description: This episode features a fascinating interview with bee-keepers Spencer and Helene Marshall, who produce Marshall's Farm honey here in the Napa Valley. Our friend, Sherry Page of Culinary Getaways, spends a little time talking with them about how hone...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 46 - Zinfandel: California's Historic Wine Updated: 2007-07-10 07:00:00 Description: Zinfandel has been called the "California grape" and was very nearly named California's state historic wine. Relax and enjoy a glass of Zin as Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education, talks about why i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 45 - How Does A Small Winery Make All Those Varieties? Updated: 2007-06-26 07:00:00 Description: In this episode Geoff Gorsuch, our Winemaker and winery co-owner, and Jeff Booth of Pepi-Booth consulting chat with Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education, about what it takes to produce a number of v...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 44 - Debunking a Few Wine Myths Updated: 2007-06-12 07:00:00 Description: Is it important to smell the cork? Are the "legs" a sign of quality? Is older wine always better? Relax and enjoy a glass of wine as Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education, takes on the top 10 wine my...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 43 - An Inside Look at the Barrel Business Updated: 2007-05-29 07:00:00 Description: Learn about the latest innovations and trends in the barrel industry from Julie Guffy of Demptos Cooperage as she talks with Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education. Especially for our listeners, we a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 42 - Wine By-Products Updated: 2007-05-15 07:00:00 Description: Have you ever wondered what happens to all the skins and seeds when we're finished making the wine? The pomace, as it's called, has a remarkable number of uses and Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Educati...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 41 - Sherry Page Visits Round Pond In Napa Valley Updated: 2007-05-01 07:00:00 Description: 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...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 40 - Why Is Hang-Time Such An Issue? Updated: 2007-04-17 07:00:00 Description: 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 w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR® 39 - Barrie Lynn, The Cheese Impresario Updated: 2007-04-03 07:00:00 Description: 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 an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 38 - Why Do Wines Have Sulfites? Updated: 2007-03-20 07:00:00 Description: 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. Extra Value Text: Goosecross Short Class - Sulfites and Wine W...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 37 - Vineyard Development Updated: 2007-03-06 08:00:00 Description: 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 2...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 36 - What Makes Wine Balanced? Updated: 2007-02-20 08:00:00 Description: 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 k...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 35 - Pepi-Booth Consulting Updated: 2007-02-06 08:00:00 Description: 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 th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 34 - Valentine's Day Indulgences Updated: 2007-01-23 08:00:00 Description: 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 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 33 - The Ancient Craft of Barrel Building Updated: 2007-01-09 08:00:00 Description: 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 li...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 32 - Sherry Page interviews the Director of Gardens at Copia Updated: 2006-12-26 08:00:00 Description: 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,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 31 - The History of Champagne Updated: 2006-12-12 08:00:00 Description: 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 shi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 30 - Christmas In Italy Updated: 2006-11-28 08:00:00 Description: 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 Dir...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 29 - Thanksgiving Traditions Updated: 2006-11-14 08:00:00 Description: 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. We are pleased to offer a 10% discount on the purchase of Goosecross wines es...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 28 - 2006 Harvest Recap Updated: 2006-10-31 08:00:00 Description: 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 listen...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 27 - Wine Components And Spoilage Updated: 2006-10-17 07:00:00 Description: 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 Ed...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 26 - Bottle Shapes, Sizes, and Punts... a Matter of Tradition? Updated: 2006-10-03 07:00:00 Description: Do you ever wonder about the different bottle shapes and what they mean? Why do some of the bottles have punts? And how about the names of all those different bottle sizes? Please join Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20 year veteran of the industry and our Dir...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 25 - Let's Go Cook Italian! Updated: 2006-09-19 07:00:00 Description: In this episode, Diane DeFilipi of "Let's Go Cook Italian!" talks about her experiences running a Bed and Breakfast in the Napa Valley and her new Tuscan gourmet culinary excursions as she converses with Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20 year veteran of the i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 24 - Anyone Can Be A Good Taster Updated: 2006-09-05 07:00:00 Description: In this episode we bring some of the key elements of our long-running Wine Basics Class right into your home. Started in 1995 by winery Owner Colleen Topper, this highly-regarded class has been written up in "Sunset Magazine" as well as many other pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 23 - Culinary Getaways Updated: 2006-08-22 07:00:00 Description: Sherry Page, Proprietor of Culinary Getaways, describes her programs which offer a wonderful personal-touch and offers some fun culinary tips! Sherry also presents food-related things-to-do in the Napa Valley and Provence (France) as she browses the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 22 - Understanding Wine Names Updated: 2006-08-08 07:00:00 Description: Varietal, Meritage, proprietary and place names: If you've wondered about all the various ways we name wines and what the names communicate to you as a consumer, please join Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, for an investigation. Audio:...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 21 - The Cork Industry, Part 4 of 4 Updated: 2006-07-27 07:00:00 Description: Part 4: In this final segment on the cork industry, Heinz Heidenreich, of Cork Supply USA, talks about new closures and innovations in the industry as he concludes his discussion with Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education. Audio: http://www...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 20 - The Cork Industry, Part 3 of 4 Updated: 2006-07-25 07:00:00 Description: Part 3: In this third of four segments on the cork industry, Heinz Heidenreich, of Cork Supply USA, will talk about cork taint and some of the recent advances that have been made to address the issue as he continues his discussion with Nancy Hawks M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 19 - The Cork Industry, Part 2 of 4 Updated: 2006-07-20 07:00:00 Description: Part 2: In this second of four segments on the cork industry, Heinz Heidenreich, of Cork Supply USA, talks about the advantages and drawbacks of alternative closures such as plastic corks and screw caps as he continues his conversation with our Dire...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 18 - The Cork Industry, Part 1 of 4 Updated: 2006-07-18 07:00:00 Description: Part 1 of 4: We're departing from our usual bi-weekly format for this special interview on the current state of the cork and closure industry, which is broken into four (4), approximately 10-minute segments. Segments one and two will be released on ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 17 - Bordeaux Blends Updated: 2006-07-04 07:00:00 Description: Why is it so common to blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and other red Bordeaux varieties together? Sit back, relax, and listen while Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, tells you a little about each of the "big five" Bordeaux varieties and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 16 - Hosting a Tasting Party at Home Updated: 2006-06-20 07:00:00 Description: If you're planning to have a wine tasting party at home or want to start a tasting group, Erin McKee and Mark Jardarian, two of our winery tasting room representatives, will tell you everything you need to know to host a party that's both fun and edu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 15 - What is an AVA? Updated: 2006-06-06 07:00:00 Description: We hear about appellations, districts and AVA's all the time, but the term AVA is the only one that tells you a region has been recognized by the federal government as one of distinction. Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education will tell you ab...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 14 - Wine and Cheese Pairing Updated: 2006-05-23 07:00:00 Description: Enjoying wine and cheese together is one of life's great pleasures, but creating a harmonious match can be challenging. Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education has some practical information about which wines and cheeses are the most versatile ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 13 - A Year in the Vineyard Updated: 2006-05-09 07:00:00 Description: Many of you have told us that you want to hear more about the vineyards so, in this episode, Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, is talking to our Winemaker and Vineyard Manager, Geoff Gorsuch, about the annual growing cycle in the vineyar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 12 - Mother's and Father's Day Entertaining Updated: 2006-04-25 07:00:00 Description: In this episode we learn a little about the history of Mother's and Father's Day from Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education. Then, Colleen Topper, our proprietor and in-house chef has planned some simple and delicious menus to make for memora...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 11 - Colleen's Kitchen Updated: 2006-04-11 07:00:00 Description: Colleen Topper, our Proprietor and Director of Public Relations also acts as our in-house chef. She has developed a remarkably extensive database of her own recipes for you to enjoy at goosecross.com (see Colleen's Kitchen). Today Nancy Hawks Miller,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 10 - Wine Service at Home Updated: 2006-03-28 08:00:00 Description: Here are some good, basic tips on how to get the most out of your wine when you're entertaining at home from Erin McKee, Jose Garcia, and Mark Jardarian, our tasting room staff. They offer practical suggestions for selecting the glasses, deciding on ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 9 - Easter and Passover Entertaining Updated: 2006-03-14 08:00:00 Description: Colleen Topper, our Proprietor and in-house chef, has prepared some wonderful menus for Easter and Passover. Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education presents the traditions and symbols behind the foods we enjoy when we celebrate these holidays....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 8 - Restaurant Etiquette and Wine Updated: 2006-02-28 08:00:00 Description: If you've wondered if you really have to smell the cork or what to do if you think you have a bad bottle this is the episode for you. Our Director of Education, Nancy Hawks Miller offers suggestions on the best way to order a wine you'll really enjoy...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 7 - Wine and Food Updated: 2006-02-14 08:00:00 Description: Pairing wine and food is easier than you think because they have a natural affinity. Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education takes a common sense approach to creating wine and food synergy with some time honored techniques and some less convent...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 6 - Essences In Wine Updated: 2006-01-31 08:00:00 Description: You know we can't add cherries or butter to the wine so you might wonder where all of these descriptors come from. Please join our Director of Education, Nancy Hawks Miller for a look at the influences of nature and man on wine character and style. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 5 - Wine Aging and Storage Updated: 2006-01-17 08:00:00 Description: Now that you have a growing wine collection, let Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, provide you with some practical advice on how to best age and store your wines... Which ones should you drink and which ones should you age? How long shou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 4 - Wine Bottle Closures Updated: 2005-11-05 08:00:00 Description: Cork history and current trends in wine closures. Information about each type of closure, including plastic corks, screw caps and crown caps, with the advantages and disadvantages of each. Audio: http://www.goosecross.com/podcast/nvwr04.mp3...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 3 - Wine Tasting Tips Updated: 2005-11-01 08:00:00 Description: Tasting Tips featuring vintage 2004 Goosecross Chardonnay as the wine selected for this episode. Audio: http://www.goosecross.com/podcast/nvwr03.mp3...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 2 - 2005 Harvest Recap Updated: 2005-10-20 07:00:00 Description: 2005 is being called one of our best vintages here in the Napa Valley in years. Please join Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education as she reviews the 2005 growing season, the harvest and the outlook for wine quality for the vintage. Audio: h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NVWR 1 - Prelude and Welcome! Updated: 2005-10-01 07:00:00 Description: Welcome to Napa Valley Wine Radio, a Podcast proudly presented by Goosecross Cellars, a Napa Valley family winery. Napa Valley Wine Radio has been designed to deliver home wine education, entertainment, and wine appreciation information from an "ins...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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