161. 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.

162. 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.

163. 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.

164. 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.

165. 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.

168. Fine Wine Confidential: Jay Youmans (37:47)

Date:
2021-01-10
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, Youmans, Jay
Summary:
Fred Reno interviews Jay Youmans, owner of the Capital Wine School in Washington, DC and overseer of the Virginia Governor’s Cup wine competition.

169. Fine Wine Confidential: Jeff White, Glen Manor Vineyards (39:51)

Date:
2021-08-02
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, White, Jeff
Summary:
Fred Reno interviews Jeff White, the winemaker and founder of Glen Manor Vineyards. They discuss his work with Professor Tony Wolf and Jim Law, the importance of elevation for vineyard sites in Virginia, working with his niece, and more.

170. Fine Wine Confidential: Jenni McCloud, Chrysalis Vineyards (37:47)

Date:
2022-03-07
Main contributors:
Reno, Fred, McCloud, Jenni
Summary:
Fred Reno interviews Jenni McCloud, owner of Chrysalis Vineyards at the AG District. They discuss the background and history of the Norton grape, which was propagated in Richmond, Virginia in the 1820s. They also discuss her commitment to the land and how the Ag District became an entity recognized by the state.