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California Wine Country

Steve Jaxon & Dan Berger
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Sonoma County
Sauvignon Blanc
California Wine
Russian River Valley
Petaluma Gap
Riesling
Zinfandel
Anderson Valley
Wine
Winesong
Sparkling Wine
Healdsburg
Taft Street Winery
Syrah
Saintsbury
Dry Creek Vineyard
Sonoma Coast
Cabernet Sauvignon

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Latest Episodes

Carol Shelton brings her latest Gold Medal winners to California Wine Country with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell. She produces Zinfandel and other varietals under her own label, Carol Shelton Wines. She has been on the show several times and her ver... more

Chris Sawyer is here as Melissa Galliani’s special guest, along with Courtney Wagner the winemaker at Martinelli Winery. Chris is getting ready for the Sonoma County Vintners Pour and Explore event on April 23. They will be tasting the best Pinot Noi... more

Erica Stancliff, Deodora Estate Vineyards winemaker, joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. This is her fifth time as a guest on the show. Her very first time was this episode on February 20, 2019 and her last time was May 2... more

This episode marks another Clark Smith Double Gold win, on California Wine Country with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell. This is also Clark’s 12th time as a guest on the show. Clark Smith’s first CWC episode was this one in 2017 . It was one of our ve... more

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Recent Guests

Darryl Miller
Wine professional and longtime collaborator with Dehlinger and Peterson families
Dehlinger Winery and Peterson Winery (associated)
Episode: Darryl Miller tastings
Ross Cobb
Winemaker and owner of Cobb Wines
Cobb Wines
Episode: Ross Cobb, winemaker
Bob Cabral
Winemaker, Cabral Wines
Cabral Wines
Episode: Bob Cabral again on CWC
Drew Damskey
Winemaker for Palmieri project
Palmieri
Episode: Drew Damskey
David Ramey
Winemaker and owner of Ramey Wine Cellars
Ramey Wine Cellars
Episode: David Ramey
Miro Tcholakov
Proprietor and winemaker of Miro Cellars; former Dry Creek Valley intern and Trentadue head winemaker
Miro Cellars, Trentadue Winery
Episode: Miro Cellars
Chris O'Gorman
From Rodney Strong
Rodney Strong
Episode: Pour and Explore at Rodney Strong
Christopher Sawyer
Sawyer from the Sonoma County Vintners
Sonoma County Vintners
Episode: Pour and Explore at Rodney Strong
Julie Pedroncelli
Winemaker and representative of Pedroncelli Wines
Pedroncelli Wines
Episode: Block Party with Julie Pedroncelli

Hosts

Daedalus Howell
Co-host with Dan Berger; frequent on-air personality; involved in California Wine Country content
Dan Berger
Host of the show; interviewer and lead moderator; central figure in California Wine Country discussions

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Love love love

    Love these shows so much! Learning all about new wines!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G-DFR
    United States6 months ago
  • Stick to wine!

    Just listened to the 12/23/2020 Wines of the Year podcast. As usual, the awards went to outstanding wines.

    I just wish you hadn’t closed with unnecessary political commentary.

    While many people are glad to see the change, not everyone is gleeful about the prospects for the next four years.

    Stick to wine!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schmatz74
    United States5 years ago
  • Glad I found another wine podcast

    I'm always looking for interesting wine podcasts that have regular update schedules. I enjoy the hosts' banter and enthusiasm. The guests are more Napa focused and hope they can invite more winemakers or professionals from Sonoma and the North Coast. I also like that they take show notes seriously and provide good descriptions and links discussed during the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DCNYer
    United States8 years ago
  • Duke of Barolo

    I'm a longtime listener to this radio show and I'm really glad that it's a podcast too now. If you like great wine or are just curious, this pod is for you. Just listening to the people on this show is an education. People spend a lifetime accumulating this knowledge and making wine and they come on this show and just tell all about it. I love listening to winemakers explain what they do, how and why they make the choices they do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Archie DiAvolo
    United States9 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some episodes could benefit from more diverse regional representation of guests.
Listeners appreciate deep dives into winemaking craft and regional context.
The show delivers education with engaging banter and strong guest expertise.

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Apple Podcasts
#240
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Talking Points

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Darryl Miller tastings
Q: Why is balance emphasized over alcohol level in these discussions?
Balance ensures the wine expresses its varieties and terroir without being overwhelmed by alcohol; high acidity and proper pH levels can maintain structure and drinkability even with higher ABV.
Darryl Miller tastings
Q: What does cuvée mean in the context of California wines?
Cuvée is a French term indicating a careful, pre-blend selection of components; it suggests a deliberate, quality-controlled blending process rather than a generic mix.
Casey Graybehl, Grenachista Wines
Q: What makes Grenache Gris so special in California?
He notes its rarity, the light color yet serious structure, and the possibility of skin contact that yields a unique white wine style with food-friendly versatility.
Casey Graybehl, Grenachista Wines
Q: How did you decide to focus your project on Grenache?
Casey explains that limiting himself to Grenache, and specifically the three Grenache forms, helped him concentrate on expressing the grape's character and site, while still producing a diverse range of wines.
Miro Cellars
Q: How did you end up in California wine after Bulgarian beginnings?
Miro recounts an exchange program that brought him to the West Coast in the early 1990s, followed by a Dry Creek internship that steered him toward a career in winemaking and eventually leading roles at Trentadue and his own label.

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Frequently Asked Questions About California Wine Country

What is California Wine Country about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, wine-focused show that blends technical winemaking discussion with vineyard storytelling and regional California perspectives. Across episodes, listeners encounter deep dives into winemaking philosophies, terroir, and aging, often anchored by hands-on tasting notes and practical tips for enthusiasts and professionals alike. A notable strength is the mix of renowned winemakers, family-owned producers, and regional organizers, which yields rich context on both craft and industry dynamics. The format tends to balance educational content with accessible banter, making it appealing to serious wine lovers as well as those curious about the California wine scene and its regional communities.

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California Wine Country launched 9 years ago and published 92 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on California Wine Country include:

1. Darryl Miller
2. Ross Cobb
3. Bob Cabral
4. Drew Damskey
5. David Ramey
6. Miro Tcholakov
7. Chris O'Gorman
8. Christopher Sawyer

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