Podcast
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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Building a Wine Brand w/Brian Kulich
Mar 31, 202500:54:22Tap to summarizeSend us a textBay Area native Brian Kulich started working in restaurants as a teen, and eventually worked in, and ran wine programs for Michelin Starred hot spots! Then Covid came and a dream of owning his own wine brand became a reality. Hear about the genesis of Brian David Wines, the state of the business, and find out about "purse wine". It's a fun chat. You listen to the show, but do you have the "Official" Coasters? Drop Mike an email and he'll send you a set. Be sure to follow along on Instagram for peeks behind the scenes.Wines discussed this episode:2021 Vangone Marsanne, Napa Valley2023 Lish Wines Pinot Noir, Calesa Vineyard, Petaluma Gap, SonomaPodcast Recommendation: Pivot PodcastSupport 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 →Stacy Briscoe is BACK!!
Mar 17, 202500:48:20Tap to summarizeSend us a textA really fun guest from the first year of the podcast returns! Stacy Briscoe is a Sonoma-based journalist who loves exploring the ins and outs of the wine business. She's also a student of wine who's achieved the WSET Diploma Level Certification, and will eventually be a Master Of Wine. She and Mike compare the WSET with the Court of Master Sommeliers, touch on the latest "challenge" that has the whole wine industry talking AND sip a few delicious wines. Check it out!I'm sure you'd love to see behind the scenes, the cool labels on the wines being sipped, what everyone looks like(!!), and the gear. Check it all out on Mike's Instagram.How about a set of "official" TallMikeWine Podcast Coasters??? Got an idea for a show topic, a question or feedback? Send an email!Wines discussed this episode:2021 Paix Sur Terre Mourvèdre Been Away Too Long Denner Vineyard Paso Robles2020 Time & Direction Syrah P&S Eritage Walla Walla ValleySupport 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 →Weather and Wine! A Few Sips with Spencer Christian.
Mar 3, 202500:54:13Tap to summarizeSend us a textSpencer Christian was the main weatherman on ABC's Good Morning America from the mid 1980s through the 1990s, and he's still at it, working the weather desk at ABC7 in San Francisco now for the past 25 years! Early in his career he developed a serious wine habit (and another habit we talk about). Spencer and Mike share a couple of wines, and delve into a life lived "on TV".Be sure to follow Mike on Instagram to see behind the scenes! Got a question? Want your very own set of "official" TallMikeWine Podcast coasters? Send Mike an email!This episode's wines:2015 Chateau Mongravey, Margaux2021 Guardian Cellars "Gun Metal", Columbia ValleySupport 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 →Rob Crisell talks All Things Temecula!
Jan 13, 202500:47:50Tap to summarizeSend us a textTemecula California! A rather under-sung wine region in Southern California takes the spotlight as Mike chats with Rob Crisell about his book "Temecula Valley Wineries". But that's not all! They also touch on avocados! Greek Tragedy! Kierkegaard, too!!! You better believe it's the wine podcast that NOT "all about wine."See behind the scenes HERE on Mike's Instagram!Wines discussed this episode:2013 Ryme Cellars Aglianico, Luna Matta Vineyard, Paso Robles2022 Crisell Vinayards "Last Companion", Temecula ValleyThe BOOKS!Temecula Valley Wineries (Amazon Link)California Avocados: A Delicious History (Amazon Link)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 in SODO Seattle!
Dec 9, 202400:32:40Tap to summarizeSend us a textA swing through a few of Seattle's SODO (South of Downtown) tasting rooms, from Mike's recent Pacific Northwest road-trip!! Mike and his pal Tammy from High School sip and chat and laugh, follow along!Wineries Visited:Brown Family Vineyards (website)EFESTE (website)Spruce Hill Winery (website)Have you followed Mike on Instagram? Please DO!!How about a small monthly donation to keep the podcast commercial free, click the link below, and thanks for your support.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 →So You Want To MAKE Wine!? Here's An Option...
Dec 3, 202400:33:21Tap to summarizeSend us a textOn Mike's recent vacation to the Pacific Northwest, he was invited to have a chat with winemaking students and one of their instructors at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon. If you've ever had "the dream" of planting a vineyard and starting your own winery you'll want to hear this conversation! It's inspiring and informative.Important Links:Heather and Kevin's winery heaVin EstateChemeketa Community College Wine StudiesMike's Instagram - Take a Look!Email MikeMake a MONTHLY donation to SUPPORT THE PODCAST!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 →Checking In With Rob Stuart of R. Stuart & Co!
Nov 18, 202400:49:34Tap to summarizeSend us a textMike is currently vacationing in the Pacific Northwest, and his first stop was the Willamette Valley in Oregon, to see his old pal Rob Stuart. Rob was Mike's neighbor in Yakima Washington (back in the day). He eventually went to Oregon to make Pinot, and subsequently established his own label. It's a GREAT story!See some behind the scenes pictures on Instagram. Send Mike an Email if you would like your VERY OWN set of "official" podcast coasters.R. Stuart & Co. Wines discussed this episode:NV Bubbly, Blanc de Blanc, Willamette Valley2021 Big Fire Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley2022 Love, Oregon Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley2021 Autograph Pinot Noir, Willamette ValleySupport 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 →Adam Roberts - The Amateur Gourmet
Jun 9, 2022Tap to summarizeSend us a textAdam started off as a food blogger while finishing up Law School in the early 2000s. Then he worked for Food Network! Then he wrote a cookbook (he has another one coming out)! Now his blog is a twice weekly email, AND he has a Podcast! On this episode we find out WHY he was in law school to begin with; why his podcast changed names a few months back; how he seemingly eats amazing meals all the time but stays trim....so much in this episode. No wonder Mike spent the better part of a year trying to get Adam on the podcast! It's a great episode.See pictures of everything going on behind the scenes on Mike's Instagram. If you're dying to ask a question, or if you have a suggestion for the show, email Mike! Don't forget to leave a rating and write a review....these things help, A LOT!Wines discussed this episode:2021 St. Reginald Parish Pinot Gris "The Marigny" Direct Press Sur Lie, Willamette Valley2017 Hightower Cabernet Franc, Red Willow Vineyard, Yakima ValleyListen until the very end for some "post show" content!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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