Wine Across America
by Bin 113
When you think of American wines, do California, Oregon, and Washington pop into your head? How about states like New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia? Welcome to Wine Across America, where we invite you to experience wines from all 50 states - yes, 50! We're dedicated to educating wine lovers about the amazing wines being produced across the country, featuring engaging interviews with winery owners, winemakers, and wine industry experts. Hosted by Sandra Guibord, a leading wine expert, author, and educator, and Alan Kraft, a highly-experienced and award-winning direct-to-consumer marketing expert and co-founder of Bin 113.
Episodes
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Arizona – High Desert Terroir & Hidden Gems
Jason McCluskey, Winemaker at Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, takes Wine Across America on a journey to Arizona. Jason shares how elevation, climate, and passion shape his wines. He reflects on his journey from intern in 2008 to head winemaker, with stops in New Zealand, Australia, and Oregon along...
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California - Where Tradition Meets Innovation in Wine
Sofia Rivier, Winemaker & Vineyard Manager at Ettore Winery & Terra Sávia Winery, takes Wine Across America on a journey to California. From organic vineyards to an on-site animal sanctuary, Sofia walks us through her wines and her commitment to sustainability. We taste a crisp Chardonnay, a...
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Colorado – High Elevation, High Achievement
Keenan High of Colterris Winery takes Wine Across America on a journey to Colorado. Keenan takes us through their unique desert climate vineyards at 4,700 feet, where they grow 14 varietals. From their award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon to a museum full of wine history, Colterris is a true family...
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Minnesota – Frozen Vines & Award-Winning Wines
Ben Banks of Sovereign Estate takes Wine Across America on a trip to Minnesota. We talk about cold-hardy grapes, family winemaking, and how Ben helped grow a wine scene where temperatures can drop to 40 below. Learn how varietals like Marquette, Itasca, and La Crescent are reshaping Midwestern...
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Delaware – French Wine & Family in The First State
Jason Hopwood of Harvest Ridge Winery takes Wine Across America on a journey to Delaware. Established in 2013, Harvest Ridge Winery is the 4th winery in the smallest wine-producing state and is almost equidistant between the Delaware Bay and Chesapeake Bay. Their latitude is similar to Bordeaux,...
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New York – From the Waldorf to Wine
Cynthia & Tom Rosicki and Gilles Martin of Sparkling Pointe Vineyards and Winery take Wine Across America on a journey to Long Island's North Fork wine region. Cynthia & Tom's sparkling wine journey began with a chance meeting at the Waldorf Astoria – and led to crafting acclaimed sparkling wines...
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Michigan – Ambition & Auxerrois
John Heekin & Blake Lougheed of Bel Lago Winery take Wine Across America on a journey to Michigan. Bel Lago Winery has crafted nearly 100 varietals on Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula, but one truly stands out – Auxerrois. As one of the first U.S. wineries to grow this rare grape, they've mastered…
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Georgia – Premium Wines in the Peach State
Eric Miller of Yonah Mountain Vineyards takes Wine Across America on a journey to Georgia. Just an hour and a half northeast of Atlanta, Yonah Mountain Vineyards has been crafting first-class wines since 2009. Eric discusses the vineyard's unique high-elevation terroir, their commitment to…
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Oregon – Impassioned Winemaking in the Willamette Valley
Andreas Wetzel of Wetzel Estate Winery takes Wine Across America on a journey to Oregon's Willamette Valley. Originally from Alaska, Andreas built his winery from the ground up, championing sustainable farming and leading efforts to establish the Van Duzer Corridor AVA. He shares how the region's...
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New Jersey – From Vegetables to Vines
Jim Quarella & David Gardner of Bellview Winery take Wine Across America on a journey to New Jersey. Join us as we explore the history of this family-run winery, from its early days of vegetable farming to producing some of the state's top wines. Jim & David share insights on their unique Regent...
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Texas – High Plains, High Passion
Randy Hester of C.L. Butaud takes Wine Across America on a journey to Texas, now the country's second-most visited wine region! He shares how Texas's High Plains terroir rivals top global wine regions, why he focuses on varietals like Tempranillo and Grenache over Cabernet, what food his wine…
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Pennsylvania – Wine, History, and Heritage
Andrea Creato & Carley Razzi of Penns Woods Winery take Wine Across America on a journey to Pennsylvania. Hear the winery's deep Italian roots, their numerous, Pennsylvania-grown varietals like Cab Franc and Chardonnay, their versatile location, the fun events they host at the winery, and their...
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Washington – From Warplanes to Wine
Marcus Miller & Travis Maple of Airfield Estates take Wine Across America on a journey to Washington's Yakima Valley AVA. Hear their roots planting wine grapes since 1968 and operating as a winery since 2005, the over 20 varietals they produce, their winemaking process, the one-of-a-kind…
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New York – Sipping Sustainability
Craig Hosbach & Scott Osborn of Fox Run Vineyards take Wine Across America on a journey to New York's Finger Lakes. Hear their history making estate wines since 1989, how they produce a number of varietals in addition to the AVA's well-known Dry Riesling, the behind-the-scenes of their family...
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Maryland – The Old Line State Producing New World Wine
Melissa Aellen of Linganore Wines and Simple Theory Wine Co. and Rachel Lipman of Loew Vineyards take Wine Across America on a journey to Maryland. Longtime friends Melissa & Rachel share how Maryland's winegrowing has evolved, what makes their wines unique, the unbelievable history behind the...
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Virginia – The Birthplace of Wine in America
Welcome to Wine Across America! In this episode, Chris Pearmund & Mark Ward of Effingham Manor, Pearmund Cellars, and Vint Hill Craft Winery take Wine Across America on a journey to Virginia. Chris & Mark toast to how they got into winemaking, give a behind-the-scenes look at their operations…
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Trailer - Wine Across America
When you think of American wines, do California, Oregon, and Washington pop into your head? How about states like New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia? Welcome to Wine Across America, where we invite you to experience wines from all 50 states - yes, 50! We're dedicated to educating wine lovers…
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About this show
When you think of American wines, do California, Oregon, and Washington pop into your head? How about states like New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia? Welcome to Wine Across America, where we invite you to experience wines from all 50 states - yes, 50! We're dedicated to educating wine lovers about the amazing wines being produced across the country, featuring engaging interviews with winery owners, winemakers, and wine industry experts. Hosted by Sandra Guibord, a leading wine expert, author, and educator, and Alan Kraft, a highly-experienced and award-winning direct-to-consumer marketing expert and co-founder of Bin 113.
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