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Life Between the Vines

Ray Fister 20 Episodes Sep 14, 2026

Winemakers share their most memorable stories in this podcast. From the vineyard to the glass, listeners get an inside look into the personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs of those who make wine. The show highlights the personality and craft behind every bottle.

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Podcast 835 – John Troisi, Owner, Jean Edwards Cellars, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa Valley Sep 14, 2026 37:55 The differene between a Vintner and a Winemaker is simple. A Winemaker makes wine and a Vintner owns the winery. I often use the term Winemaker for many of my guests, as a generality. John Troisi of Jean Edwards Cellars is a Vintner. In face he lives in New Jersey operating the winery on a [...]

Vino Lingo – “Sexy Wine” John Troisi, Owner, Jean Edwards Cellars, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa Valley Sep 14, 2026 1:09 This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature John Troisi, Owner, Jean Edwards Cellars, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa Valley, defining the term “Sexy Wine”. Learn more by visiting jeanedwardscellars.com

In Memory of Winemaker Tom Rinaldi Sep 12, 2026

Podcast 834 Vino Lingo Video – “Struggle” Lisa Redmon, Redmon Wines, Coombsville AVA Sep 10, 2026 This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Lisa Redmon, Proprietor, Redmon Wines, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley, defining the term “Struggle”. Learn more by visiting redmonwines.com

Podcast 833 – The Question: What is the one question you’ve never been asked…” Sep 8, 2026 We continue with our question “What is the one question you would like to be asked, that you’ve never been asked”. This is part 7. Cheers! Vintners in order of appearance: Rob Sinton/Starfield Vineyards, El Dorado Rebecca Sciandri Griffin/Sciandri Family Vineyards Gillett Johnson/Barker’s Marque Winery-Waverly Vineyard, Marlborough, New Zealand Maximilian Schweisfurth/Castello di Bolgh

Vino Video Podcast 833 – The Question Part 7 Sep 8, 2026 We continue with our question “What is the one question you would like to be asked, that you’ve never been asked”. This is part 7. Cheers! Vintners in order of appearance: Rob Sinton/Starfield Vineyards, El Dorado Rebecca Sciandri Griffin/Sciandri Family Vineyards Gillett Johnson/Barker’s Marque Winery-Waverly Vineyard, Marlborough, New Zealand Maximilian Schweisfurth/Castello di Bolgh

Short Pour Video No. 33 – Noah Taylor, Retzlaff Vineyards, Livermore Valley Sep 8, 2026 Short Pour Video No. 33 features Noah Taylor, Retzlaff Vineyards, Livermore Valley.

Podcast 832 Vino Lingo Video – “Elevage” Ed Felice, Winemaker, JL Wood, Monterey & Napa Valley Sep 3, 2026 This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Ed Filice, Winemaker, JL Wood, Monteray & Napa Valley, defining the term “Elevage”, Learn more by visiting jlwoodwine.com

Short Pour Video No. 32 – Phil Burton, Barrel Builders (retired), Napa Valley Aug 31, 2026 Short Pour Viceo No. 32 featueres Phil Burton of Barrel Builders (retired), Napa Valley.

Short Pour Video No 31 – Prue Henschke, Henschke Winery, Australia Aug 31, 2026 Short Pour Video No. 31 features Pure Henschke of Henschke Winery, Australia

Podcast 831 – Rachel Rose, Winemaker & Vineyard Manager, Bryn Mawr Vineyards, Willamette Valley, Oregon Aug 31, 2026 40:19 To be a Winemaker that opens a winery in 2010 and remains to this day says a lot about the wines she makes. Rachel Rose is Winemaker and Vineyard Manager at Bryn Mawr Vineyards in Willamette Valley, Oregon. With extensive experience in Australia, Rachel has made Oregon her home and in fact, lives in the [...]

Vino Lingo – “Spelunking” Rachel Rose, Winemaker & Vineyard Director, Bryn Mawr Vineyards, Willamette Valley, Oregon Aug 31, 2026 1:03 This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Rachel Rose, Winemaker & Vineyard Director, Bryn Mawr Vineyards, Willamette Valley, Oregon, defining the term “Spelunking”. Learn more by visiting brynmawrvineyards.com

Podcast 830 Vino Lingo Video – “Pop-Up Vineyard Experience” Elise Nerlove, Elkhorn Peak Cellars, Napa Valley Aug 27, 2026 This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Elise Nerlove, Co-Proprietor, Elkhorn Peak Cellars, Napa Valley, defining the phrase “Pop Up Vineyard Experience”. Learn more by visiting elkhornpeak.com or microwineryguild.com

Podcast 829 – Terry Culton, Dir of Winemaking and Vineyards, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Oregon Aug 24, 2026 35:15 Sparkling wine has been on the rise for quite sometime and Willamette Valley has made a huge name for itself with bubbles. Terry Culton is Director of Winemaking and Vineyards at Willamette Valley Vineyards bringing almost three decades of experience from the West Coast Pinot Trail. I caught up with Terry to get an idea [...]

Vino Lingo – “Wine Barrels” Terry Culton, Dir of Winemaking and Vineyards, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Oregon Aug 24, 2026 2:00 This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Terry Culton, Director of Winemaking & Vineyards, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Oregon, defining the term “Wine Barrels”. Learn more by visiting www.wvv.com.

Podcast 828 Vino Lingo Video – “Angels Share” Jim Pennella, Farang Wine, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley Aug 20, 2026 This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Jim Pennella, Co-Owner, Farang Wine, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley, defining the term “Angels Share”. Learn more by visiting farangwine.com

Short Pour Video Special – A Tribute To 2026 Harvest Workers, Cheers! Aug 18, 2026 Short Pour Video Special: A Tribute to Harvest Workers 2026. www.lifebetweenthevines.com

Podcast 827 – Maximilian Schweisfurth, Export Manager, Castello di Bolgheri, Italy Aug 17, 2026 26:28 To many wine lovers, Italian wines can be a bit of a mystery. The fact is, Italian wine might be challenging but the best way to learn, is to taste. I was in Chicago a few weeks ago to meet with Max Schweisfurth, Export Manager for Castello di Bolgheri, Italy. Max was born in the [...]

Vino Lingo – “Bottle Gravity” Maximilian Schweisfurth, Export Manager, Castello di Bolgheri, Italy Aug 17, 2026 54 This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Maximilian Schweisfurth, Export Manager, Castello di Bolgheri, Italy, defining the term “Bottle Gravity”. Learn more by visiting castellodibolgheri.com

Vino Video – Maximilian Schweisfurth, Export Manager, Castello di Bolgheri, Italy Aug 17, 2026 To many wine lovers, Italian wines can be a bit of a mystery. The fact is, Italian wine might be challenging but the best way to learn, is to taste. I was in Chicago a few weeks ago to meet with Max Schweisfurth, Export Manager for Castello di Bolgheri, Italy. Max was born in the [...]

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