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11. Fine Wine Confidential: Common Wealth Crush Company (45:59)

Date:
2022-11-25
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, Jordan, Ben, Jordan, Tim, Eagan, Patt
Summary:
Fred Reno interviews the minds behind Common Wealth Crush Company. Ben Jordan, Tim Jordan, and Patt Eagan discuss their beginnings in the wine industry and what led them to open a winemaker studio in downtown Waynesboro, Virginia.

12. Fine Wine Confidential: Corry Craighill, Septenary Winery & Ashleigh White, Glen Manor Vineyards (42:02)

Date:
2021-11-06
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, Craighill, Corry, White, Ashleigh
Summary:
Fred Reno interviews Cory Craighill, of Septenary Winery, and Ashleigh White, of Glen Manor Vineyards. They discuss the beginnings of their careers in the wine industry, in addition to their opinions on the present and future of Virginia wines, while providing a perspective on the industry from the younger generation.

14. Fine Wine Confidential: Dennis Horton Epilogue (52:43)

Date:
2023-04-27
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, Horton, Sharon, Horton, Shannon, Horton, Caitlin
Summary:
This is the final part of Fred Reno’s interviews about Dennis Horton after his passing. Dennis Horton was a leader of Virginia viticulture and the founder of Horton Vineyards. In this episode, Fred Reno interviews Sharon Horton (Dennis’ wife), Shannon Horton (their daughter), and Caitlin Horton (their granddaughter) as they reflect on Dennis and his legacy.

15. Fine Wine Confidential: Dennis Horton Montage Part 1 (36:02)

Date:
2023-02-07
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, Zoecklein, Bruce, Heny, Mike
Summary:
This is the first part of Fred Reno’s interviews with Virginia wine professionals about Dennis Horton after his passing. Dennis Horton was a leader of Virginia viticulture and the founder of Horton Vineyards. In this episode, Fred Reno interviews Bruce Zoecklein and Mike Heny on Horton’s legacy.

16. Fine Wine Confidential: Dennis Horton Montage Part 2 (52:43)

Date:
2023-03-29
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, McCloud, Jenni, Paschina, Luca, Morton, Lucie
Summary:
This is the second part of Fred Reno’s interviews with Virginia wine professionals about Dennis Horton after his passing. Dennis Horton was a leader of Virginia viticulture and the founder of Horton Vineyards. In this episode, Fred Reno interviews Jenni McCloud, Luca Paschina, and Lucie Morton on Horton’s legacy.

17. Fine Wine Confidential: Elizabeth & Tony Smith, Afton Mountain Vineyards (43:42)

Date:
2022-05-09
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, Smith, Elizabeth, Smith, Tony
Summary:
Fred Reno interviews Elizabeth & Tony Smith, owners of Afton Mountain Vineyards. They discuss the process of selecting a site to plant, the history of the role of winemaker at Afton Mountain Vineyards, their purchase of the Historic Brand label of The Monticello Wine Company, and more.

18. Fine Wine Confidential: Gabriele Rausse Part 1 (23:03)

Date:
2020-11-24
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, Rausse, Gabriele
Summary:
Fred Reno interviews Gabriele Rausse, who the New York Times calls the father of the modern-day Virginia wine industry. Rausse describes the early beginnings of what is a 44-year journey in wine making and propagating plants. He recounts how he came to Virginia to help the Zonin family establish Barboursville Vineyards and make a significant contribution to the growth and quality of Virginia wine production.

19. Fine Wine Confidential: Gabriele Rausse Part 2 (26:20)

Date:
2020-11-29
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, Rausse, Gabriele
Summary:
In this second and final segment of Fred Reno’s interview with Gabriele, they dig deeper into the reasons why Rausse left Jefferson Vineyard in 1995 and took the position of Director of the Grounds and Gardens at Monticello.

20. Fine Wine Confidential: Introduction (18:21)

Date:
2020-11-03
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, Shaps, Michael, Neptune, Peter, Rausse, Gabriele, Paschina, Luca
Summary:
Fred Reno and several guests from the wine-making industry introduce his podcast, Fine Wine Confidential.