Barrel Tasting w/ Howard Fletcher
by Howard Fletcher | Journalist | Podcaster
Howard Fletcher a multimedia journalist and native of Washington, DC. In this podcast, he blends his love of wine, with his storytelling skills to introduce you to the many skilled adult beverage creators in his home town of Washington DC and the surrounding area.
Episodes
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Cork & Keg Tours: For the Love of the Grape (Season One Finale)
**This is our last episode of Season One! Thank you for your support!** Join Howard Fletcher as he has a sit down with Renee Ventrice of Cork & Keg Tours at 50West Vineyards in beautiful Middleburg, VA. Renee, a lover of Loudoun County and wine expert, shares her experiences during her journey…
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Henway Hard Cider: For the Love of Apples and Barrels
Join Howard Fletcher as he travels to picturesque Bluemont, Virginia to have a conversation with Scott Spelbring, Master Cider Maker of Henway Hard Cider. We discuss all things Virginia cider and new delicious creations to come from Henway. More on Henway Hard Cider: Going back five generations,...
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Bluemont Vineyard: Realizing a Zurschmeide Vision
Join Howard Fletcher as he travels to picturesque Bluemont, Virginia to have a conversation with Scott Spelbring, Head Winemaker of Bluemont Vineyard. Howard and Scott discuss his evolution from sound engineer, to home vigneron, to cellar rat at Sunset Hills Vineyard, to his present highly…
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Casanel Vineyards & Winery: Making Wine with Love
Join Howard Fletcher as he returns to beautiful Leesburg, Virginia to have a conversation with Casanel winemaker Katie DeSouza Henley. Katie is one of the most innovative and talented winemakers in the area. We discuss the evolution of her family’s business from a passion project of her father to...
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Fabbioli Cellars: A Sitdown with the Godfather of Loudoun Wines
Join Howard Fletcher as he travels to Leesburg, Virginia to have a conversation with Doug Fabbioli, co-owner and head winemaker of Fabbioli Cellars. Doug is so passionate and dedicated to his craft and Virginia wine, he has been given the honored moniker: the “Godfather of Loudoun Wines.” This is…
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The Winery at Bull Run: A conversation with J. Ashton Lough, winemaker
Join Howard Fletcher as he travels to Centreville, VA to The Winery at Bull Run to have a conversation with the winemaker, J. Ashton Lough. Ashton started making wine for establishment in 2012 and is responsible for all aspects of their winemaking program. He has worked as a winemaker since he...
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Cana Vineyards & Winery of Middleburg: Feeling Rosé
Join Howard Fletcher as he travels down to Middleburg, VA to speak with Melanie Natoli. She is the winemaker and vigneron of Cana Vineyards and Winery. Melanie joined Cana in 2015, and she has advanced the wine program at Cana to produce several award winning vintages. In 2017, she was the first...
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One Eight Distilling: District Made Spirits (Part Two)
This is Part 2 our visit to One Eight Distilling in Washington, DC. Join Howard as he engages in conversation with their Head Blender, Stephen Corrigan. If you haven’t heard last week’s episode, please go check it out. It will tell you how One Eight got started and an overview of the great things...
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One Eight Distilling: District Made Spirits (Part One)
Join Howard as he welcomes Sandy Wood and Alex Laufer co-founders of One Eight Distilling in Washington, DC. These two men are visionaries and influencers in D.C.’s growing craft distilling industry More on One Eight Distilling: One Eight Distilling is named for Article One Section Eight of the…
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Soul Mega Brewing: A Craft startup in the Nation's Capital
Join Howard as he speaks with entrepreneurs and partners, Elliott Johnson and Jahi Warts of Soul Mega Brewing in Washington, D.C. Soul Mega’s team mission is to be recognized in the craft beer industry for their “stylistically un-styled craft beer offerings and to create a culture that embraces...
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A Life Well Drunk: A Conversation with John Sporing, CSW
Join Howard and John Sporing, owner of a Life Well Drunk, a business that provides wine experiences around the world. He is also the creator and host of Wine Uncensored on YouTube. About John Sporing: John Sporing is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)...
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A Conversation with Tolga Baki, Master Brewer of Hillsbourgh Brewing
Join Howard and Tolga Baki, owner and master brewer of Hillsborough Brewing. He is also the owner of Belly Love, a craft brew pub in Leesburg, VA. About Hillsborough Brewing: Hillsborough Brewing is located on the grounds of Hillsborough Vineyards, which is owned and operated by Tolga’s family.…
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Caboose Brewing Co.: Vienna's Local Brewpub
BTP_CabooseBrewing_Show Notes Join Howard as he speaks to Matt Furda, Head Brewer of Caboose Brewing of Vienna and Merrifield, Virginia. Matt’s favorite Caboose beer is their Mexican Style Lager, Bienvenidos. He’s excited to create fun one-off beers, especially wild-fermented sour beers. So, if…
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868 Estate Vineyards: The Marriage of Wine, Food, Art, & Nature in Loudoun County
Join Howard and Nancy Deliso, co-owner and Marketing Guru of 868 Estate Vineyards, as they talk about the story of how three families who share a passion for wine came together in 2012 to open an award-winning vineyard, winery, and restaurant on the Loudoun County Wine Trail. About 868 Estate...
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The Vineyards and Winery at Lost Creek: A Conversation with Aimee Henkle
BTP_Show Notes_Lost Creek Vineyards & Winery IN THIS EPISODE, Howard speaks with Aimee Henkle, co-owner of the Vineyards & Winery at Lost Creek. Aimee’s passion for wine and love for business, Virginia, and Loudoun County inspired her and her husband Todd to purchase Lost Creek Vineyards and…
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Jim Law of Linden Vineyards: Blazing a Trail with Old World Methods
Join Howard as he has a conversation with Jim Law, the founder and winemaker of Linden Vineyards in Linden, Virginia. They discuss the evolution of Virginia wine culture, wine as an agricultural product, Jim's patient and classic method of Old World winemaking and much more! About LInden…
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Black Ankle Vineyards: Melissa Schulte talks Maryland Wine
Join Howard and Melissa Schulte, General Manager of Black Ankle Vineyards, as they talk about her story on getting into the wine industry in Maryland. We also discuss how the changing face of wine culture in the state has deepened her appreciation of their customers – especially in the midst of...
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DC's Wine Country: Visit Loudoun's President & CEO, Beth Erickson
Join Howard and Beth Erickson, President and CEO of Visit Loudoun, as they spend an episode chatting about the craft beverage industry in Loudoun County. In this episode you will learn: Locals, Businesses, and Officials – Shaping the Loudoun County Wine Scene. Running craft brewery beyond wine…
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Brookeville Beer Farm: A Delicious Blend of Local Farming & Worldly Brewing
Join Howard and Kenny Borkmann, Master Brewer of Brookeville Beer Farm, as they spend an episode chatting about Kenny's history in the business and the craft beer industry in Maryland. About Visit Brookville Beer Farm: A European style beer hall with an iconic steeple top and circular bar,...
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Denizens Brewing: Pioneering Craft Beer in Silver Spring
Join Howard Fletcher and his conversation with Jeff Ramirez, co-founder and Chief Beer Officer of Denizens Brewing Co. In this role, Jeff is responsible for all aspects of beer production, both for taproom and wholesale consumption. In addition to brewing over 150+ beers to-date and developing a...
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Walsh Family Wine: Bottling Experience and Vision
Join Howard Fletcher in Loudoun, Virginia, with Nate Walsh, the winegrower and one of the owners of Walsh Family Wine. In their company, Nate and his wife, Sarah, make a great team. They produce delicious, authentic Virginia premium wines. Learn more about their business, Nate’s experiences in…
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Catoctin Creek Distilling Co.: Virginia's Finest Rye
Join Howard Fletcher in Loudoun, Virginia with Scott Harris, one of the founders of the Catoctin Creek. Scott and his wife, Becky, started this business because of their love for winemaking. They are the first legal distillery in Loudoun County, Virginia since the prohibition. Catoctin Creek...
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Silver Branch Brewing Company: Tapping Silver Spring
Join Howard Fletcher in Silver Spring, Maryland, with Christian Layke, the Co-owner, CEO, and Master Brewer of the Silver Branch Brewing Company. They talk all about the company’s amazing services, using various brewing styles of other countries in making their products. They serve different…
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Zephaniah Farm Vineyard: Hatching History
Join Howard as he makes a little trip down to Virginia wine country, to the town of Leesburg, to meet Bill Hatch of Zephaniah Farm Vineyard, a place that Travel and Leisure magazine named as one of its top 25 wineries in the United States in 2018. They’re going to talk about Zephaniah Farm...
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Tenth Ward Distilling Company : Warding off the Ordinary
Join Howard as he goes back to Frederick, Maryland, to meet Mark Vierthaler, Head Distiller at Tenth Ward Distilling Company. They’re going to talk about the emerging craft distilling industry in Maryland and their mission to ward off the ordinary with their unique but high-quality bottled…
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McClintock Distilling: Braeden Bumpers and the Spirit of Innovation
Welcome to the first episode of Barrel Tasting with Howard Fletcher. Join Howard as he goes to Frederick, Maryland, to meet Braeden Bumpers, one of the founders of McClintock Distilling. If you want to know how a vapor infused gin is made and how a Maryland-style rye whiskey tastes like, you…
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A Conversation with Dorothy Vaccaro of Boxwood Winery (an episode of Real Estate, Wine & More)
In this episode, Howard speaks with Dorothy Vaccaro, General Manager of Boxwood Estate Winery in Middleburg, Virginia. If you've ever wondered what you would do as a business person if the market channel and delivery system radically changed overnight, you need to listen to this podcast. Dorothy...
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Boxwood Estate Winery - Winemaking in Virginia Horse Country (An episode of Real Estate, Wine, & More)
In today’s episode, I (Howard Fletcher) travel to Middleburg, VA to have a conversation with Jessica Chivers-Wilson, Sales Director of Boxwood Estate Winery. We discuss the winery's beginnings, their philosophy, and to rising quality and status of Virginia wine. To learn more about Boxwood Estate...
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Caboose Brewing - Boiling Hops w/Ryan Gaspard (An episode of Real Estate, Wine, & More)
I will be returning to a business that I featured in one of the first episodes of my original podcast, The Number One 2; Caboose Brewery in Vienna, VA. Caboose opened on its doors on May 5, 2015 in Vienna, VA, and has become one of the most successful breweries in Fairfax county. They have been…
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Episode 02: Sonor Wines America - Max Bachmann (An episode of Real Estate, Wine, & More)
I have a conversation with the owners of Sonor Wines America. I am introduced to the process of infusing wine with music during the fermentation process. This is super interesting. You can learn more about Sonor Wines America at their website: https://www.sonorwinesamerica.com/ Visit me at my...
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Carl DeManno of 868 Estate Vineyards (Part TWO): Weathering Virginia Wine (An episode of Real Estate, Wine, & More)
This is part two of my conversation with one of the owners of 868 Estate Vineyards, Carl DeManno to discuss the history of the winery and restaurant, Virginia weather, the challenges of buying land for a vineyard, and the wine industry in this part of the country. You can learn more about 868...
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Carl DeManno of 868 Estate Vineyards: Engineering Wine & Real Estate (An episode of Real Estate, Wine, & More)
Welcome to the first episode of the Real Estate, Wine, and More Podcast. I sat down with one of the owners of 868 Estate Vineyards, Carl DeManno to discuss the history of the winery and restaurant, Virginia weather, the challenges of buying land for a vineyard, and the wine industry in this part…
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Kevin Atticks of Grow & Fortify (An episode of The Number One 2 podcast)
Howard Fletcher speaks with the Founder/CEO of Grow & Fortify about their work with the Maryland Wineries Association, Brewers Association of Maryland, and Maryland Distillers Guild.
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Linganore Winecellars: A conversation with Melissa Aellen - TNOT #10
The Number One 2 (Howard Fletcher) visits with Melissa Aellen of Linganore Winecellars in Mt. Airy, MD. The 3rd generation winemaker discusses Maryland wine, East Coast winemaking education, and her family's history in the business.
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Black Ankle Vineyards - Interview with Ed Boyce - TNOT #9
Howard travels to Mt. Airy, Maryland to speak with Ed Boyce, winemaker and co-owner of Black Ankle Vineyards.
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Rich Mak (Part 2) and Dave Magdeburger of B.C. Eats - TNOT #8
The Number One 2 podcast (Howard Fletcher) completes his conversation with Rich Mak, owner and brewer of B. C. Brewery. Also, we talk to Executive Chef Dave Magdeburger of B.C. Eats, the food truck that services the brewery.
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A Conversation with Rich Mak of B.C. Brewery (Part 1)
The Number One 2 travels to Baltimore County to speak with Rich Mak of B.C. Brewery about his new establishment, craft beer and great food.
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Boordy Vineyards (Part 2) TNOT #5
The Number One 2 podcast (Howard Fletcher) completes his interview with Robert Deford, owner/winemaker of Boordy Vineyards. They discuss the history of the vineyard and wine making in the Mid-Atlantic.
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Boordy Vineyards: Robert Deford Interview (Part 1 )TNOT 4
The Number One 2 podcast (Howard Fletcher) interviews Robert Deford, owner/winemaker of Boordy Vineyards. They discuss the history of the vineyard and wine making in the Mid-Atlantic.
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Interview with Dave Collins of Big Cork Vineyards - TNOT_Episode 2
The Number One 2 visits Big Cork Vineyards in Rohrersville, MD to speak with Master Winemaker, Dave Collins.
About this show
Howard Fletcher a multimedia journalist and native of Washington, DC. In this podcast, he blends his love of wine, with his storytelling skills to introduce you to the many skilled adult beverage creators in his home town of Washington DC and the surrounding area.
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Howard Fletcher | Journalist | Podcaster