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Bud Break

by Jackson Family Wines

Welcome to Bud Break where we discuss all things wine with special guests from Jackson Family Wines. You will learn about the winemaking philosophy of the wineries, get special notes about the delicious wines being produced, and hear about the backgrounds of your favorite winemakers. Subscribe to never miss an episode, we look forward to taking a break with you.

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Episodes

  1. Taste the Terroir: Pinot Noir

    Join wine educators Katie Werthmuller and Dan Walsh as they dive into what makes Pinot Noir so special.

  2. Txakolina? No, Txiki White Wine!

    Join wine educator Katie Werthmuller as she deep-dives on Cambria's newest item: Txiki! Winemakers Jill Russell and Eugenia Keegan join Katie as they discuss what makes this wine so delicious.

  3. Oregon Wine Month 2026 with Dan Walsh

    Join Oregon Wine Educator, Dan Walsh, DipWSET as he dives into Jackson Family Wine's properties and the history of the Pacific Northwest.

  4. Big Salt with John House

    Join Master Sommelier David Reuss as he interviews Big Salt's John House on all things wine.

  5. La Crema Light with Craig McAllister

    Join Master Sommelier David Reuss as he chats with La Crema winemaker, Craig McAllister on their newest addition to La Crema - low-calorie Pinot Noir!

  6. Anakota with Trey Christy and Ed Newman

    Join wine educator Pedro Rusk as he interviews Trey Christy, Adv. Somm and Ed Newman on all things Anakota

  7. 2026 Wine Industry Predictions with David and Anna

    Join Master Sommelier David Reuss as he interviews wine educator Anna Shafer on 2026 wine industry predictions.

  8. Drinkin' Down Under - Giant Steps with Mel Chester

    Join Giant Steps winemaker Melanie Chester as she dives into what makes the Yarra Valley such a fabulous place to grow Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

  9. Developing a Vineyard with JT Jaegar

    Join wine educator Anna Shafer as she interviews viticulturalist JT Jaegar on what goes into developing a vineyard.

  10. Kendall-Jackson Brut Cuvée with winemakers Kris Kato and Tom Rees

    Join Master Sommelier Larry O'Brien as he interviews winemakers Kris Kato and Tom Rees on the newest release of Kendall-Jackson, their Brut Cuvée!

  11. Saline & Savory Santa Barbara Wine & Umami

    Listen into our Santa Barbara Chardonnay and Umami training - learn what it means to be savory & saline!

  12. New Zealand Masterclass with Rupert Steenberg

    Join Rupert Steenberg as he dives into what makes New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc so special.

  13. Ex Post Facto Pinot Noir with Greg Brewer

    Join Central Coast winery ambassador Wendi Hammond as she interviews winemaker Greg Brewer on his newest item, Ex Post Facto Pinot Noir.

  14. Loire and Order: JFW's New Passerelles Line

    Join Adv. Somm David Reuss as he sits down with Gilian Handelman, SVP of Education and Eugenia Keegan, GM and SVP of Oregon WineGrowing to talk about Jackson Family Wine's new project: Passerelles Winery based in the Loire Valley.

  15. Playful Pinot Gris: The New Unsanctioned with Eugenia Keegan

    Join Adv. Somm David Reuss as he interviews Oregon GM Eugenia Keegan on Oregon's newest item: Unsanctioned Pinot Gris.

  16. English Fizz: Chapel Down with Josh Donaghay-Spire

    Join Wine Educator David Reuss, Adv. Somm as he interviews Chapel Down's winemaker, Josh Donaghay-Spire on all things sparkling.

  17. Left Bank, Right Brain: Selling the Freemark Abbey Blending Seminar

    Join Adv. Sommelier David Reuss as he is joined by Kaycee Sanders to discuss how to sell the Freemark Abbey blending kits.

  18. Oregon Wine Month 2025 with Dan Walsh

    Join Dan Walsh as he gives a quick 25 minute training on all things Oregon.

  19. Bootleg: A New Era in Paso Robles

    Join wine educator David Reuss, Adv. Somm as he interviews winemaker Ben Salazar on all things Bootleg Paso Robles.

  20. Soil Sense with JT Jaegar

    Join Wine Educator Anna Coumes as she interviews soil scientist JT Jaegar on all things soil health.

  21. When Negative is Positive: Reducing JFW's Impact with Aaron Schreiber-Stainthorp

    What the heck is carbon? Is it good or bad? And what are we doing about it? Join Director of Sustainability Aaron Schreiber-Stainthorp and Ann Wallace in a fun, engaging and informative discussion on JFW’s commitment to becoming Climate Positive by 2050.

  22. The Dork on Corks - Cork Talk with Pedro Fernandez

    Join Master of Wine Mollie Battenhouse as she interviews Pedro Fernandez from Amorim Cork on all things wine corks.

  23. Staging Restaurant Events

    Join winery ambassador and wine educator Katie Werthmuller and Adv. Somm David Reuss as they talk about how to stage the perfect wine dinner.

  24. Women in Wine: Anna Clifford's Take on Nielson

    Join Master of Wine Mollie Battenhouse as she interviews Anna Clifford on all things Nielson winery.

  25. Women in Wine: KJ's Bordeaux Grapes with Susan Lueker

    Join Master of Wine Mollie Battenhouse as she interviews Kendall-Jackson's Bordeaux Winemaker Susan Lueker on all things red wine.

  26. Bountiful Sonoma with Emily Pickral, MS

    Join Wine Educator Anna Coumes and Master Sommelier as they discuss all things Sonoma County.

  27. A Private Jett to Washington: Walla Walla Wines with Gianna Ghilarducci

    Join Adv. Sommelier David Reuss as he interviews Jett winemaker Gianna Ghilarducci on Jackson Family's new winery, Jett.

  28. La Crema - Best of the Vine with Winery Ambassador Marita Esteva

    Join Master Sommelier Michael Jordan as he interviews Winery Ambassador Marita Esteva on all things La Crema.

  29. Aged to Perfection: Stonestreet Bourbon with Rickey Wethington

    Join Adv. Somm David Reuss as he interviews Rickey Wethington on all things Stonestreet Bourbon.

  30. Lighter by Design: The Process Behind KJ Low-Cal Wines

    Join Master Sommelier Larry O'Brien as he interviews Kendall-Jackson winemakers Tom Rees and Tim O'Halloran on all things low-calorie.

  31. In Vino Vérité: Trey Christy on Sonoma's Most Famous Red Wine

    Join Advanced Sommeliers David Reuss and Trey Christy as they discuss all things Verite Winery.

  32. Siduri Sonoma County Chardonnay

    Join Winery Ambassador Katie Phillips as she interviews Matt Revelette on the new Siduri Sonoma County Chardonnay.

  33. Champagne 101

    Join Katie Werthmuller and Advance Sommelier David Reuss as they discuss the ins and outs of creating Champagne!

  34. Freemark Abbey 2024 Harvest Update

    Join Master Sommelier Michael Jordan as he interviews winemaker Kristy Melton on 2024 harvest.

  35. Santa Barbara Month 2024

    Join winery ambassador Katie Phillips as she's joined by National Sales Manager Zach White to chat all things Santa Barbara.

  36. Santa Barbara Overview

    Join Katie Phillips and Larry O'Brien, MS as they dive into the climate, terroir and all things Santa Barbara.

  37. Champagne Henriot with Alice Tétienne

    Join Adv. Somm David Reuss as he interviews winemaker Alice Tétienne on all things Henriot.

  38. La Crema Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

    Welcome back to *BudBreak*! We are excited to return after our summer hiatus, and we’ve got something truly special to kick off the season. For our first episode back, we're diving into the newest addition to the La Crema family: the Sonoma Coast Cabernet Sauvignon! And to celebrate this exciting...

  39. Clones with Matt Revelette

    Join wine educator Dan Walsh as he interviews Matt Revelette on all things wine clones.

  40. Tips on Retail Events

    Join Wine Educators Katie Werthmuller and Dan Walsh as they dive into tips and tricks for retail events.

  41. Arcanum with Lawrence Cronin

    Join Advanced Somm David Reuss and winemaker Lawrence Cronin as they discuss the winery, Arcanum.

  42. Monterey Madness: Harvest 2023

    Join Wine Educator Wendi Hammond as she interviews the Monterey production crew on harvest 2023.

  43. Selling Techniques with Ron Wolfe - The Six Legs

    Join winery ambassador Katie Phillips as she and Ron Wolfe talk about The Six Legs of Sales

  44. Oregon Wine Month with Eugenia Keegan

    Join Wine Educator Dan Walsh as he interviews General Manager Eugenia Keegan on all things Oregon.

  45. Spring has Sprung with Pedro Rusk

    Join Wine Educator Pedro Rusk as he chats with production on what's happening during Springtime.

  46. What’s in a Sustainability Certification?

    Explore the complicated but fascinating world of 3rd party sustainability certifications with Alex Everson and Ann Wallace. You’ll learn the differences between them, what each requires, how to find out which JFW wines are Certified Sustainable and how to present this important initiative to your...

  47. Identifying Consumer Trends in Sustainability

    Join Karen Daenen and Ann Wallace as they discuss how consumers are making more intentional purchases based on a company’s commitment to sustainability, and how to use this information to communicate effectively and authentically with our customers.

  48. Chris Carpenter Interview with SOMM-TV About Napa Valley Organic Certification

    Winemaker Chris Carpenter recently sat down with SOMM-TV for a fun conversation about our transition to organic farming in Napa Valley, describing the steps and farming practices we deployed to certify more than 480 acres of estate vineyards through CCOF, and why it matters for this…

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  49. April is Earth Month!

    Join JFW Sustainability team members Ann Wallace and Sean Carroll as they discuss the history of the Jackson Family’s commitment to sustainability and the Rooted for Good: Roadmap to 2030 initiatives.

  50. Sultry Syrah: The Industry's Darling

    Join wine educators Mollie Battenhouse, MW, David Reuss, Adv. Somm, and Anna Coumes, CSW as they discuss the industry's favorite grape: Syrah.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Bud Break where we discuss all things wine with special guests from Jackson Family Wines. You will learn about the winemaking philosophy of the wineries, get special notes about the delicious wines being produced, and hear about the backgrounds of your favorite winemakers. Subscribe to never miss an episode, we look forward to taking a break with you.

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