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Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine

Jim Duane: Winemaker, Grape-grower, and Wine Educator
Napa Valley
Winemaking
Vineyard Management
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
California Wine
Winemaking Techniques
Albariño
Galicia
Cabernet Sauvignon
Portugal
Spain
Mencía
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Sustainable Agriculture
Innovint
Sonoma County
Powdery Mildew
Rosé Wine
Chemistry Panels

Welcome to Inside Winemaking, your go-to resource for all things winemaking, designed for those already immersed in the wine industry and anyone with a passion for the art and science of crafting the perfect bottle. Inside Winemaking was created to provide direct access to the people in charge of creating world-class wines and for listeners looking for a non-traditional, informative, and entertain... more

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This episode features Livermore Valley winemaker and consultant Meredith Sarboraria for a wide-ranging conversation recorded on location in the heart of the appellation. A proud self-described "Livermoron," Meredith traces her path from tasting room ... more

In this episode Jim Duane sits down with Elizabeth Vianna to explore her unconventional path from pre-med student to one of Napa Valley's most respected Cabernet Sauvignon producers. Elizabeth shares how a late discovery of wine in New York City led ... more

In this episode, viticulturist Patrick Riggs dives deep into the realities of organic farming in Napa Valley. We unpack what it takes to convert vineyards from conventional to organic, from soil testing and rethinking fertilizer programs to choosing ... more

This Jim sits down with James Molesworth, Senior Editor for The Wine Spectator, to trace James's unconventional path into wine—from a Francophile, academic household in Queens to blind-tasting Burgundy in a tiny West Village cellar, and eventually or... more

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Meredith Saboraria
Consulting winemaker in Livermore, guide for Valle de Guadalupe trips
Barrel Down Wine Services
Episode: 216: Meredith Sarboraria - Livermore Valley and Valle de Guadalupe
Patrick Riggs
Specialist in organic viticulture at Jack Neal & Son Vineyard Management
Jack Neal & Son Vineyard Management
Episode: 214: Patrick Riggs - Jack Neal & Son Vineyard Managment
James Molesworth
Senior wine editor at Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator
Episode: 213: James Molesworth - Wine Spectator
Matteo Abreu
Second generation vineyard manager at David Abreu Vineyard Management
David Abreu Vineyard Management
Episode: 212: Matteo Abreu - David Abreu Vineyard Management
Leigh Meyering
Owner and operator of MyEnologist, a winemaking consulting and analysis business.
MyEnologist
Episode: 211: Heat and Cold Stabilization of wines with Leigh Meyering from MyEnologist
Tommaso Martignon
Bordeaux-based viticultural consultant from Italy
Seve Consulting
Episode: 210: Tommaso Martignon - Seve Consulting
Andrea Card
Director of Winemaking at Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Episode: 209: Andrea Card - Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Jason Moulton
Winemaker at Whitehall Lane Winery
Whitehall Lane Winery
Episode: 208 Jason Moulton - Whitehall Lane Winery
Esther Mobley
Senior Wine Critic at the San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle
Episode: 206: Esther Mobley - San Francisco Chronicle

Host

Jim Duane
Host of Inside Winemaking, Napa Valley winemaker

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 313 ratings
  • A Deep Dive

    Jim Duane brings a profound depth of knowledge across a wide range of wines including high end Napa Cab to these interviews. Listening in on these conversations is a great chance to learn. His natural curiosity uncovers intriguing background worth exploring. Don’t miss out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doublesqueeze
    United States2 years ago
  • Recent Shows!

    Jim great job as usual hosting Britt Richards which is a knock to listen to as well as Greg Lafollet and James McCeney. You never get in the way of your guest answers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JNLCIA
    United States2 years ago
  • Patz Hall Recent

    Jim… GREAT EPISODE!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JNLCIA
    United States2 years ago
  • Great To Hear

    Thank you, Jim for improving the audio that makes your podcast the best besides Levi Daltons!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pod Love
    United States2 years ago
  • Cans & String

    Jim, your approach to recording these interviews can’t be the same as your wine making. Find a way to make the audio on location sound better than tin cans on a string.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pod Love
    United States3 years ago

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Guests across episodes are consistently praised for expertise and practical takeaways.

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#178
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#226
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214: Patrick Riggs - Jack Neal & Son Vineyard Managment
Q: What does Jack Neal & Son Vineyard Management look like today and what's their focus?
It's a vineyard management company focused on organic farming, with services including full management, farm labor contracting, and trucking/hauling, primarily serving Napa Valley clients who increasingly pursue organic practices.
214: Patrick Riggs - Jack Neal & Son Vineyard Managment
Q: Background: how did you end up in viticulture and with Jack Neal & Son Vineyard Management?
I'm from Wisconsin with a soil science and bacteriology background who came to Napa to work with grapes, pursued a master's at UC Davis, and eventually joined Jack Neal & Son Vineyard Management in 2006, coming back after a stint at Domaine Chandon.
213: James Molesworth - Wine Spectator
Q: Tell me your journey into wine and how you arrived at Wine Spectator.
I started in a Burgundy shop and moved through the restaurant world before landing at Wine Spectator, where a friend helped me transition from tasting and opening bottles to a role focused on building tasting programs and, eventually, writing. Mentors at the magazine guided me from a tester to a writer, and my anthropology background helped me observe and report with a broader cultural lens.
210: Tommaso Martignon - Seve Consulting
Q: What is curatage, and how does it work?
Tommaso explains curatage as a technique for removing infected wood from vines, which involves careful cutting and removal of diseased tissue.
210: Tommaso Martignon - Seve Consulting
Q: Can you share your background and journey into winemaking?
Tommaso describes growing up in Venice, studying viticulture and enology in Padua, and his experiences working in Italy and France, emphasizing his passion for vineyard management.

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Recent guests on Inside Winemaking include:

1. Meredith Saboraria
2. Patrick Riggs
3. James Molesworth
4. Matteo Abreu
5. Leigh Meyering
6. Tommaso Martignon
7. Andrea Card
8. Jason Moulton

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