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Life Between the Vines

Life Between the Vines

Ray Fister 20 Episodes Oct 12, 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.

Episodes

Podcast 843 – Csaba Szakál, Proprietor, En Garde Winery, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa & Sonoma
Podcast 843 – Csaba Szakál, Proprietor, En Garde Winery, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa & Sonoma Oct 12, 2026 31:19 The En Garde Tasting room is located in Kenwood, Sonoma County, and Csaba Szakál is making more than half of his wine from Napa Valley grapes. While Atlas Peak is one of his most important AVA’s he makes wine from other areas including Diamond Mountain, Russian River, Petaluma Gap and others. I met up with [...]
Vino Lingo – “Dumpty” Csaba Szakál, Proprietor, En Garde Winery, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa & Sonoma
Vino Lingo – “Dumpty” Csaba Szakál, Proprietor, En Garde Winery, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa & Sonoma Oct 12, 2026 38 This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Csaba Szakál, Proprietor, En Garde Winery, Atlas Peak, Napa & Sonoma, defining the term “Dumpty”.  Learn more by visiting engardewinery.com
Vino Video – Csaba Szakál, Proprietor, En Garde Winery, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa & Sonoma
Vino Video – Csaba Szakál, Proprietor, En Garde Winery, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa & Sonoma Oct 12, 2026 The En Garde Tasting room is located in Kenwood, Sonoma County, and Csaba Szakál is making more than half of his wine from Napa Valley grapes. While Atlas Peak is one of his most important AVA’s he makes wine from other areas including Diamond Mountain, Russian River, Petaluma Gap and others. I met up with [...]
Podcast 842 – Jeff Gargiulo, Founder, Gargiulo Vineyards, Oakville AVA, Napa Valley
Podcast 842 – Jeff Gargiulo, Founder, Gargiulo Vineyards, Oakville AVA, Napa Valley Oct 8, 2026 25:24 A tomato farmer from Florida becomes a grape farmer in Napa Valley, not really that surprising. When farming is in your blood, it stays. Jeff Gargiulo is well known in Napa Valley for world class wines and his joy for farming grapes shows in each bottle. I met up with Jeff at his property in [...]
Vino Lingo – “Creme Brulee” Jeff Gargiulo, Founder, Gargiulo Vineyards, Oakville AVA, Napa Valley
Vino Lingo – “Creme Brulee” Jeff Gargiulo, Founder, Gargiulo Vineyards, Oakville AVA, Napa Valley Oct 8, 2026 14 This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Jeff Gargiulo, Founder, Gargiulo Vineyards, Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, defining the term “Creme Brulee”.  Learn more by visiting gargiulovineyards.com
Vino Video – Jeff Gargiulo, Founder, Gargiulo Vineyards, Oakville AVA, Napa Valley
Vino Video – Jeff Gargiulo, Founder, Gargiulo Vineyards, Oakville AVA, Napa Valley Oct 8, 2026 A tomato farmer from Florida becomes a grape farmer in Napa Valley, not really that surprising. When farming is in your blood, it stays. Jeff Gargiulo is well known in Napa Valley for world class wines and his joy for farming grapes shows in each bottle. I met up with Jeff at his property in [...]
Vino Video – Glenn Salva, Managing Director, Antinori Napa Valley
Vino Video – Glenn Salva, Managing Director, Antinori Napa Valley Oct 5, 2026 Glenn Salva has been with Antinori Napa Valley for 40 years. A fantastic time in any business let alone the wine business. Glenn is the Managing Director at Antinori and you might say that he has seen it all. Likely Glenn would say you never know what comes next. I visited the massive property a [...]
Vino Lingo – “Typicity”  Glenn Salva, Managing Director, Antinori Napa Valley
Vino Lingo – “Typicity” Glenn Salva, Managing Director, Antinori Napa Valley Oct 5, 2026 1:17 This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Glenn Salva, Managing Director, Antinori Napa Valley, defining the term “Typicity”.    Learn more by visiting antinorinapavalley.com
Podcast 841 – Glenn Salva, Managing Director, Antinori Napa Valley
Podcast 841 – Glenn Salva, Managing Director, Antinori Napa Valley Oct 5, 2026 36:32 Glenn Salva has been with Antinori Napa Valley for 40 years. A fantastic time in any business let alone the wine business. Glenn is the Managing Director at Antinori and you might say that he has seen it all. Likely Glenn would say you never know what comes next. I visited the massive property a [...]
Podcast 840 – Jonathan Walters, VP of Winemaking and Vineyard Operations, Brassfield Estate, Lake County
Podcast 840 – Jonathan Walters, VP of Winemaking and Vineyard Operations, Brassfield Estate, Lake County Oct 1, 2026 34:15 Wine lovers absolutely love to spread the word of the “hidden gems” in various parts of the country. Lake County in California is one of those gems. Specifically Brassfield Estate Winery is a real find for lovers of the grape. Recently I spoke with Jonathan Walters, Vice President of Winemaking and Vineyard Operations about this [...]
Vino Lingo – “Fump-Over” Jonathan Walters, Brassfield Estate, Lake County
Vino Lingo – “Fump-Over” Jonathan Walters, Brassfield Estate, Lake County Oct 1, 2026 40 This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Jonathan Walters, Vice President of Winemaking and Vineyard Operations, Brassfield Estate, Lake County, defining the term “Fump-Over”. Learn more by visiting brassfieldestate.com
Podcast 838 – Jean-Charles Boisset, Flora Springs, Napa Valley
Podcast 838 – Jean-Charles Boisset, Flora Springs, Napa Valley Sep 28, 2026 22:03 Jean-Charles Boisset along with his wife Gina Gallo-Boisset have created a brand new wine experience in Napa Valley at Flora Springs. I visited with Jean-Charles and Gina last week to talk about this new effort but that wasn’t the only news! Jean-Charles has acquired Artesa in the Carneros AVA. Needless to say this was an [...]

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