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Echoes From the Vineyard
by Keith and PJ
A wine podcast about the amazing history of America’s Wine Regions and what made them what they are today. Ghost stories, murders and tales of amazing perseverance that have, until now, gone largely untold. Learn the stories that our vineyards have watched unfold over time. Plus, of course, we drink good wine.
Episodes
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S2E17 Who Spanked the Ghost
Journey back with us to 1731 when this properties founder was born in the British colony of Virginia. The historic La Grange plantation has watched the revolutionary war, civil war and countless life stories unfold. (Plus, an infamous spanking that altered the look of the house.) The friendly...
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S2E16 The Haunting at Marjim Manor
A ghost dog? I am onboard for that. In this episode we travel to the vineyards of New York to hear their story of a Manor house that the Travel Channel calls one of the most haunted places in America. Owner(s) who die after moving in, nuns, orphans and a ghost dog all round out this tale from the...
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S2E15 The Murder Spree that Shook Sonoma Wine Country
In this episode PJ recounts a murder spree that shook Sonoma wine country to its core. An unimaginable true crime event plus the story of those that survived it. This is not a murder that any parent will understand and one we had to label as explicit content.
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S2E14 1 Estate, 3 families and a Missing Bathing Suit
Today's episode explores one of Napa's founding estates from 1887 and the three families that persevered over time to keep it alive. The founder who was one of our first Sheriffs, followed by a famous socialite and finally today's family who brought it back to life. Each family leaving their mark...
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S2E13, The Mysterious Case of the Exploding Paramour
We are Back! Our travels today are taking us to northern Napa Valley where we learn of a famous Napa Dr and his creative use of dynamite as a problem solver. Our journey includes a clumsy murder attempt, a women obsessed and the role of our governor, plus a cast of characters straight out of a…
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S2E12 A Ghost Named Nadine
We put on our traveling shoes once again for an incredible adventure. This time we journey East to meet a skeleton named George, the Ghost Nadine, a confederate soldier and others who routinely haunt this historic winery. Buckle up, this one is fun.
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S2E11 The Legacy of Robin Williams in Napa Valley
Join us as PJ tells us the enduring story of Robin Williams and his legacy in Napa Valley. Hear about the winery still honoring his family, Pym-Rae, Tesseron Estate. Plus our usual off topic discussions and our ever-present mention of Nadine.
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S2E10 The Napa Murder that Created Hollywood
In the 1870's a Napa murder lead to a true crime tale that would eventually help in the founding and growth of Hollywood. Join us on this historic tale of love, infidelity and murder. Then learn how someone openly kills a man and walks away escaping justice, Napa style.
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S2E9 A Green Ghost? Isn't that a board game
Our world is full of mystery and ghost stories, telling us some of the most intriguing tales. We again travel, but this time to the "Most Haunted" winery in the world. Join us on this trip to the Loire Valley as we remember the murder and haunting that still echoes through this Chateau and its...
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S2E8 The Murder of Black Dahlia and Napa?
L.A.'s Black Dahlia and S.F.'s Zodiac Killer, two of California's most famous unsolved crimes. Today PJ solves and connects these crimes into one incredible story. Join us as we journey into the minds of California's serial killers and their connection to wine country.
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S2E7 The Spirit That Never Left
On the far northern end of Napa Valley high on the south west side of Mt. St. Helena lies one of the Valleys most interesting properties. Napa Stone Estates still hears the echoes of 3 amazing stories spanning almost 200 years. Its heroic founding by one of our first schoolteachers, an artist…
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S2E6,Murder Fully Dressed
“A Murder Most Foul” screamed the headlines in 1910. We tell the story of one of Anderson Valley’s first fully documented murders and the strange twist at the end. Plus of course our usual off topic discussions.
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S2E5, A Napa Story 5 Generations in the Making.
Meet the Father/Son duo running William Cole Winery. For 5 generations this family has worked and farmed in Napa Valley. From its mines to its vineyards they tell us not only their family stories but the unique history of their winery. A story of perseverance and of Napa's first female winemaker....
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S2E4, Heroes Lost at the Veterans Home
A war veteran in crisis, the clinicians who dedicated their lives to healing, and a tragedy no one survived. A heartbreaking Napa crime story that left the community shaken.
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S2E3, Oh Yea, I bring the Heat
Hey Everyone, it's Friday the 13th and we bring to life the history of what is called, California's most Haunted Hotel Room. Today we are off to Sonoma to recreate the past of a beautiful hotel and spa you can stay at while visiting wine country. (And during your stay, maybe the ghosts will stop…
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S2 E2, Grove of Eldest Daughters
In this episode, PJ explores a story of Napa's perseverance and a forgotten grove from the 1870's. An example of a unique experience that is alive and well today thanks to two strong women who passed the torch to an amazing mother daughter team. Join us in exploring a different side of our Napa...
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S2 E1, Napa's Forgotten Ghost Town
In the heart of Napa is a forgotten ghost town. On a typical sunny Napa day both tourists and locals alike are all over this ghost town, unaware of what was once there. A vibrant city know for its dance hall and rodeos. Let's us welcome you back to Napa's forgotten city.
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Halloween Special 2025
Join us this Halloween as we discuss the history of a building in Sonoma that is reported to be one of California's 'Most Haunted'. A tale of decades of horrific experiments and the ghosts that remain behind.
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S1 E12, So That is the Pink Saloon
We started season 1 with a story of Napa Valley and the first lynching, we end our season with a story about the last one. A true crime story of wealth and poverty and an unfortunate incident that ended two young lives.
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S1 E11. Burn after Drinking
Napa's small family wineries paid a terrible price for a single desperate act born out of greed. PJ tells us the story that rocked Napa Valley and the repercussions that still resonate through the Valley today.
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S1 E10. The Ghosts are Throwing a Party
One of a handful of Napa Valley's most documented hauntings, yet one you probably have never heard about. Join us on this journey as we retell the story of this estate and the people who have experienced the hauntings.
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S1 E9. Look Kids, The Murder Winery !
PJ has mentioned 'The Murder Winery' in earlier episodes. Now we hear the full story of the Napa Valley murder that she famously points out to her kids. A story of investors and owners gone terribly wrong AND yes she has a family connection to this as well.
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S1 E1. You Arrived to the Murder, just a little too Late
These are the stories of ghosts, murder and strength that made Napa Valley what it is today. Today's story chronicles one of the first murders in the newly founded city of Napa, California in the 1800's. Plus, we share great wine.
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S1 E8. Pardon Me, I Do Believe You're Nude
Calistoga in Napa Valley is home to one of Napa's most unusual murder attempts. A crime against one of the city's founding families. Join us as we look at more of Napa Valley's murders, ghost stories and the people who made us who we are today. Plus great Napa wine as always.
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S1 E7. It's Pronounced Fa-Johnnys
A tragic event, in the heart of napa, frozen in time for over 30 years. Hear the story of two sisters and the horrifying night that changed the face of Napa's waterfront. The survivor locking the doors, refusing to reopen until the killer was found.
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S1 E6. A Cup of Almond Flavored Coffee Please
A story of love and murder between two brothers that shocked Napa Valley in 1898. A story that first started in Illinois and worked its way across the country to St Helena in Napa Valley. Finally ending with a confession before the gallows at San Quentin.
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S1 E5. Hey Baby, What's Your Sign
The Zodiac killer terrorized the San Francisco North Bay for decades starting in the late 60's. He loved toying with the press and police. To this day who he was and what happened to him remains a mystery.
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S1 E4. A side of Ghost with that Pastry Please
Join us to hear the story of a troubled man who refuses to leave his property and the wife who is eternally looking for him. Grab some food while there as one of our favorite pastry shops now shares that same location.
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S1 E3. Why Yes That is a Chateau
Dive into the history of one of Napa Valleys most tragic stories that cross generations. All at an abandoned property that sits largely unknown.
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S1 E2. That's not Wine; it's a Gun
One of Napa's founding and most prominent winemakers has disappeared to history. His tragic murder through deception ended a promising career, all in the defense of his daughter.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A wine podcast about the amazing history of America’s Wine Regions and what made them what they are today. Ghost stories, murders and tales of amazing perseverance that have, until now, gone largely untold. Learn the stories that our vineyards have watched unfold over time. Plus, of course, we drink good wine.
HOSTED BY
Keith and PJ
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A wine podcast about the amazing history of America’s Wine Regions and what made them what they are today. Ghost stories, murders and tales of amazing perseverance that have, until now, gone largely untold. Learn the stories that our vineyards have watched unfold over time. Plus, of course, we...
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