EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 43 MIN
California wine guy Daniel Darden's Path from Coffee to Wine in Napa Valley
from Meet Me in Napa Podcast · host jeremy Jackson
The Unexpected Shift from Coffee to Wine** Daniel reveals that his initial passion was coffee, not wine. He had dreams of opening a coffee shop to create a community hub. However, a chance encounter with Thomas Steiner, a mentor who introduced him to the complexities of wine, changed everything. Daniel recounts his first experience with wine tasting, describing how he was amazed by the nuances of oak flavors and the intricacies of wine-making. This pivotal moment sparked his curiosity and led him down the path of wine.Support the showFollow on all social media platforms @meetmeinnapapodcast
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The Unexpected Shift from Coffee to Wine** Daniel reveals that his initial passion was coffee, not wine. He had dreams of opening a coffee shop to create a community hub. However, a chance encounter with Thomas Steiner, a mentor who introduced him to the complexities of wine, changed everything. Daniel recounts his first experience with wine tasting, describing how he was amazed by the nuances of oak flavors and the intricacies of wine-making. This pivotal moment sparked his curiosity ...
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