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Fred Reno interviews Chris Hill, a noted and accomplished Viticulturalist in Virginia. Some of the notable vineyards Chris Hill has partnered with are Michael Shaps Winery, Pollack Vineyards, Barren Ridge Vineyards, Veritas Vineyard and Winery, King Family Vineyards, Keswick Vineyards, Lovingston Winery, and Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards.
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.
Fred Reno interviews Claude Thibaut, the founder and winemaker of Thibaut-Janisson. They discuss his connections to Champagne and his insights into the Virginia wine-growing industry during the early 2000s, and more.
Fred Reno interviews Chris Pearmund, the owner of Pearmund Cellars. They discuss how he started in the wine industry, his journey to learning about wine and winemaking, and more.
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.
Fred Reno interviews Damien Blanchon, the winemaker and vineyard manager of Afton Mountain Vineyards. They discuss his journey to discovering wine, his unique approach to vineyard management, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fred Reno interviews Jake Busching of Jake Busching Wines and Hark Vineyards. They discuss his work for Jefferson Vineyards, his work with Chris Hill and Aaron Hark, his affection for working with Cabernet Franc, and more.
Fred Reno interviews Jason Murray, the owner and winemaker for Arterra Winery. They discuss his approach to growing and making “Clean Wine,” and much more.
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.
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.
Fred Reno interviews Jim Law, Founder/Winemaker of Linden Vineyards. Law discusses and reflects on his career as he approaches 40 years of winegrowing.
Fred Reno interviews Jon Wehner of Chatham Vineyards at Church Creek. They discuss his early years working in his family's vineyard, the ways climate change has impacted wine growing since he started in the late 1990s, and more.
