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Napa Valley Wine Radio, a wine education community hosted by Goosecross winery, delivers rock solid wine education along with food and wine appreciation information from an insiders perspective. Discover a broad range of topics to expand your knowledge of how fine wine is produced while listening to
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http://napavalleywineradio.com
Goosecross®, Goosecreek®, State Lane®, Wine Basics Class©, Napa Valley Wine Radio?, NVWR®, Goosecross University?, AmerItal® and AEROS® (ÆROS®) are registered trademarks of Goosecross Cellars, a California Corporation. Copyright 1985-2008, all rights reserved. (800) 276-9210
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1. NVWR® 76 - Sparkling Wine 101
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With New Year's Eve rapidly approaching, what better time for a crash course in how sparkling wine is made? We looked into the history of Champagne in episode 31, so we know that sparkling wine, like table wine, was discovered by accident. Now, we recommend that you get yourself a glass of bubbly
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public date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 - (18 MB Type: MPEG)
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2. NVWR® 75 - Make wine at home with WinePod
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Have you ever thought about making your own wine? There are many ways to go about it. In this episode Greg Snell, of Provina, tells Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, about this very sophisticated and interesting new system called the WinePod. Audio: http://napavalleywineradio.com/podca
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public date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 - (18 MB Type: MPEG)
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3. NVWR® 73 - Tasting Room Etiquette
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For those of you considering a visit to Napa Valley in the near future, especially you first-time visitors, get yourself a glass of wine and relax as our tasting room staff offers some great tips on planning, what to expect, and how to get the most out of your visit. Valuable resources: goosecross.c
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public date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 - (16 MB Type: MPEG)
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4. NVWR® 72 - Do Old Vines Make Better Wine?
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Do old vines make better wine? When you see "old vine" on the label, do you assume that the quality will be higher or the flavor more intense? I thought it would be interesting to explore the subject with Winemakers Geoff Gorsuch, Bob Pepi, and Jeff Booth. Enjoy! Audio: http://napavalleywineradio.c
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public date: Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 - (12 MB Type: MPEG)
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5. NVWR® 71 - To Oak or Not to Oak
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You might be surprised to know that using oak barrels for the sake of oak flavor is a rather recent development in the history of wine. In this episode, Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, takes a look at the role of oak barrels in wine history and how and why we use them today. Audio: h
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public date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 - (21 MB Type: MPEG)
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6. NVWR® 70 - Bringing Italy Home
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Between the current general economic situation, and the weak dollar, a lot of people have decided to postpone that yearned-for trip to France, Italy or other favorite destinations. So, for those of us who choose to live vicariously for now, our good friend at Let's Go Cook Italian, Diane De Filipi,
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public date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 - (21 MB Type: MPEG)
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7. NVWR® 68 - Wine Lingo - What The Heck Does It Mean?
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Every industry has its lingo and, being immersed in wine every day, we sometimes forget that our jargon isn't second nature to everyone else. In this episode, we try to clarify the meaning for some of the lingo that turns up in print, at social gatherings that include food and wine, in restaurants,
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public date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 - (10 MB Type: MPEG)
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8. NVWR® 67 - Winery Ownership Transitions, Part 2 of 2
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We were fascinated by a recent report stating that 50% of family-owned wineries on the west coast will change hands by 2017. The findings of the survey and report were released by Rob McMillan of Silicon Valley Bank, and Deborah Steinthal of Scion Advisors. David Topper and I (Nancy Hawks Miller) w
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public date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 - (19 MB Type: MPEG)
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9. NVWR® 64 - Peter Marks, Master of Wine
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In this episode, Peter Marks, will tell us about what he does, how he attained the title "Master of Wine" and what kinds of career opportunities exist for those who pursue this very demanding course of study. Audio: http://napavalleywineradio.com/podcasts/nvwr64.mp3
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public date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 - (24 MB Type: MPEG)
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10. NVWR® 61 - Winemaking 101
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Over the years I've spent a lot of time in the cellar with visitors and it seems that the most common questions are about the chronology of winemaking and clearing up some of the terminology. So, if you can't make it to Goosecross for a tour, let me bring it to you as a brief description of winemaki
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public date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 - (11 MB Type: MPEG)
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11. NVWR® 60 - The History of Goosecross
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In this episode, Goosecross owners Geoff Gorsuch and David and Colleen Topper chat with Nancy Hawks Miller, Director of Education, about how Goosecross got started and a few brief thoughts about where its future lies. Audio: http://napavalleywineradio.com/podcasts/nvwr60.mp3
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public date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 - (17 MB Type: MPEG)
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12. NVWR® 59 - Change of episode release schedule
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Happy New Year from all of us at Goosecross and thanks for listening! As we move into the new year David Topper, owner of Goosecross and host of Napa Valley Wine Radio, announces a schedule change for our podcast episode releases that we hope you'll find more convenient. Cheers! Audio: http://napav
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public date: Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 - (2 MB Type: MPEG)
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13. NVWR® 58 - Why Do We Toast?
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Enjoy some background on the tradition of toasting each other from Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, and prepare for a sumptuous New Year's Eve celebration with a very special menu from Colleen Topper, our proprietor and in-house chef. Search for these and other delicious recipes, pair
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public date: Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 - (6 MB Type: MPEG)
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14. NVWR® 57 - Top 5 questions for "Ask our Educator"
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In this episode Nancy Hawks Miller, 25-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education, takes on the top-5 most frequently asked questions in our online feature, "Ask our Educator". Audio: http://napavalleywineradio.com/podcasts/nvwr57.mp3
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public date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 - (8 MB Type: MPEG)
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15. NVWR® 56 - California Wine History
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You might be surprised to know that the epicenter of the California wine industry was in southern California for almost half of our over 200-year history and only shifted north with the gold rush. How did we get here and how did so many regions in California grow to be recognized and admired as prod
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public date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800 - (14 MB Type: MPEG)
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16. NVWR® 55 - To Cork or Not To Cork
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In this episode George Taber, a journalist whose career has spanned over 40 years, tells Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education, all about his new book To Cork or Not To Cork: Tradition, Romance, Science and the Battle for the Wine Bottle. Please li
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public date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800 - (14 MB Type: MPEG)
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17. NVWR® 54 - Harvest 2007 Recap
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Sit back and enjoy a glass of wine while Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education, takes a look back at the 2007 growing season and harvest. Especially for our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 20% discount on all Goosecross wines (with free shippi
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public date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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18. NVWR® 53 - Are These Wine Gadgets Worth It?
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In this episode we take a look at some of the gadgets you can get if you look through the Wine Enthusiast catalogue or search online. There are lots of options, some with modest claims and others quite bold. Enjoy a glass of wine as David Topper, Goosecross Proprietor, Jeff Booth of Pepi-Booth Consu
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public date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 - (21 MB Type: MPEG)
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19. NVWR® 52 - What's The Story With Biodynamics?
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It seems hardly a day goes by without a reference to the green movement. And for those of us who follow agricultural news, there's a story on biodynamic farming nearly every week. What's it all about? Is it voodoo farming with its special preparations and practices or is it a sound approach to susta
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public date: Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 - (13 MB Type: MPEG)
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20. NVWR® 51 - What Does It Take To Start A Vineyard Or Winery?
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Over the years, so many people have asked "How do I start a vineyard or a winery? Is it something that's attainable for the average person?" It's a big question, but we're going to try to answer it, at least in part, by talking it over with Mark Freund, our Account Manager at Silicon Valley Bank. I
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public date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 - (25 MB Type: MPEG)
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