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The TallMikeWine Podcast
Hosted by Mike Stone · EN
It's a Wine Podcast, but NOT a Podcast all about wine...Meet Mike! He's tall, way into wine, and a former Disc Jockey. This podcast is his life rolled into one fun bundle of wine geekery, relatable conversation, many sips of wine AND laughter. Wine should be fun, right? This podcast tries to be fun. Based out of Nicholson Ranch Winery in Sonoma, California. Yes, THAT Sonoma...wine country!
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Let's GEEK OUT With The Barrel Guru!!
6d ago00:43:36Tap to summarizeYou hear about them, whenever wine is discussed, those French Oak Barrels. But what does it all really mean? Mike has an in-depth chat with Gerhard Ziemer, who knows a LOT about barrels! They talk about other things, too, and sip some delicious wines. But it's one of the geekiest episodes EVER!! So enjoy it.Follow Mike on Instagram!! It's good content, the reels can be fun, the stories are all very political!Sent an email!Wines discussed this episode:2023 Grosgrain Vineyards Albariño, Philips Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley2021 Field Recordings Cabernet Sauvignon, The Armory Vineyard, Paso RoblesSend Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode!Support the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!
Transcribe →Ellen Clifford is Still Doing All The Things...
4w ago00:44:44Tap to summarizeMike's favorite fellow wine podcaster Ellen Clifford ZOOMS in from LA for an update on all of her podcasting, wine journalism, acting and now YouTubing!! Plus, why are today's "youths" living such boring lives? And of course two different wines are sipped and discussed.Wines discussed:2021 Symington Syrah, Quinta da Fonte Souto2016 McGuigan Syrah "Hand Made" Langhorne CreekDon't miss anything! Follow Mike on Instagram!!Got a question? Send an email.Ellen's YouTube HEREMike's YouTube HERESend Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode!Support the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!
Transcribe →A "Re-Visit" with Hiro Sogi, Young (former) Wine Professional.
Apr 1400:49:45Tap to summarizeWaaaay back in 2021 Hiro was Mike's guest on episode #5. Hiro was at the time, and still remains the youngest guest to apear on the show. The guys theorize as to why "the youths" aren't getting into wine in a big way, and what that means for the industry as a whole. Also Hiro tells us what he's up to now, how his winery came to close, and of course wines are sipped and discussed! It's a great and mellow chat.Wanna see the guys and the wines and more? Follow along on Instagram!Email Mike for "official" Podcast Coasters!Hiro's website, check it out!Wines discussed:2024 Kazumi Koshu, Napa Valley2023 Noria Pinot Noir, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma CoastSend Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode!Support the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!
Transcribe →Another Visit from Sean P. Sullivan from Northwest Wine Report!
Mar 2600:48:51Tap to summarizeMaking his third appearance on the Podcast, Sean brings the scoop on current Pacific Northwest comings and goings in the wine world. Check out the site HERE! The guys sip a few wines, talk about the old days, Sean revisits his love for Mount Rainier, and of course they talk BASEBALL - since it's the Wine Podcast that's NOT "all about wine".Wines tasted this episode:2023 Cayuse Vineyards Syrah Special #18, Walla Walla Valley2019 Roccolo Grassi Valpolicella SuperioreFollow along on Instagram for "behind the scenes" pictures of all the action!Email Mike for "official" coasters, or if you just wanna say "hi".Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode!Support the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!
Transcribe →The Boys From Ricci Vineyards...
Mar 900:54:59Tap to summarizeWineries arrive on the scene in a variety of ways. Hear about a fairly new Sonoma winery that emerged from a long-standing family-owned vineyard, at the behest of "the next generation"! Mike chats with Tyler and Andrew from Ricci Vineyards, and also sips a few of their wines.Ricci Vineyards website (go see them!)Wines discussed this episode:2025 Ricci Vineyards Pinot Noir Pet-Nat "Spazzino", Carneros2024 Ricci Vineyards Pinot Noir, Los CarnerosFollow along on Mike's Instagram!Coasters! Get some! Send Mike an email (he'd love to hear from you).Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode!Support the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!
Transcribe →Texas Politics AND Wine w/Danny Minton.
Feb 2600:38:33Tap to summarizeMike has a chat with candidate for Congress Danny Minton, a democrat from Texas's 6th Congressional district. They talk about the mid-decade redistricting and what it's like to be a first-time candidate for national office. Danny also sips and talks about a wine from Texas's "Hill Country" wine region.Check out the sights as well as the sounds, see pictures on Mike's Instagram! Follow for food and drinks, drinks and food, and more.You need coasters! Official TallMikeWine Podcast coasters! Send an email and you'll get them!Wines discussed this epidode:2021 Llano Estacado, Tempranillo Winemaker's Reserve, Texas High Plains2019 Lacoste-Borie, PauillacSend Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode!Support the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!
Transcribe →The Cellar Tracker Episode! w/Eric LeVine
Feb 400:40:44Tap to summarizeHear all about the development of one of the great tools for serious (and not so serious) wine drinkers, Cellar Tracker, from the man who came up with it, Eric LeVine. Eric also talks about growing up in Boston, going to Harvard, then moving to Seattle and working for Microsoft! Also, Mike talks about trying (and failing) to get someone from Costco to come on the podcast, they just don't do it. Nonetheless he does taste a wine from Costco.Start tracking your cellar HERESee pictures from "behind the scenes" on Instagram HERE (be sure to follow Mike).You need coasters? Official TallMikeWine Podcast coasters? Send an EMAIL!!Wines discussed:2016 Dirty and Rowdy Mourvèdre Old Vine Evangelho Vineyard Contra Costa County2018 Immortal Estate Cabernet Sauvignon "Slope" Sonoma CountyOther wines mentioned:Kobayashi WineryDelmas WinesSend Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode!Support the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!
Transcribe →Let's Count 'em Down!!
Jan 700:20:25Tap to summarizeA re-cap of the years most listened to episodes. Yes, a countdown, just like Casey Kasem used to do! The Top Episodes of 2025. Enjoy. And if you missed any of these "top" episodes, you can scroll back and find them, feel free.Care to follow me on Instagram? Do that here!Drop me an email here!Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode!Support the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!
Transcribe →V is for Vino! (and for Vince)
Dec 1500:49:09Tap to summarizeA chat with Vince Anter, the host of a very popular YouTube show, V is for Vino! It's "all about wine" and more! Each episode covers travel and wine history of a different region of the world, and he's been all over. Vince talks about developing the show, growing up in Cleveland, his drive to become a professional musician, how he got into wine, how it all evolved into V is for Vino! Find it on YouTube. You want pictures to go along with the sound? Follow Mike on Instagram! He's getting better and better making REELS!Want some "official" Podcast Coasters? Drop Mike an email.Wines from this episode:2023 Iago's Wine Chinuri, Kartli2018 Bibi Graetz "Testamatta", ToscanaSend Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode!Support the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!
Transcribe →A Day Out With the Reeds in Woodinville!
Dec 300:35:52Tap to summarizeMike's Pacific Northwest road trip continues and finds him in the Wine Meca of Woodinville Washington, just north of Seattle, with his good friends Karin and Jeff Reed. They swirl, sniff, sip and talk about life! Find out why Woodinville is called Woodinville! Hear how a true Oakland A's fan feels about their move to Vegas.See behind the scenes on Mike's Instagram! Send Mike an email!Wineries visited:Mark RyanLong ShadowsFidelitasSend Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode!Support the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!
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