We're back. Season 3 kicks off with Rich Frank, founder of Frank Family Vineyards. We talk about the challenges of making wine when you're starting out, facing fires and dealing with a pandemic.

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Rick Frank - Founder of Frank Family Vineyards

Warning: This Episode May Be Sensitive for Some Listeners. It is my reaction to the recent New York Times Article: The Wine World’s Most Elite Circle Has a Sexual Harassment Problem

The Wine World Has a Sexual Harassment Problem

I revisit my interview with James Cluer MW, founder of Fine Vintage. We discuss starting a wine education business, becoming an MW and what it means to be a "wine expert."

James Cluer - On What It Means To Be A Wine Expert and Starting a Wine Business

Travel tips for your first trip to Napa or Sonoma. Support California winemakers and consider donating to those affected by wildfires.

Napa and Sonoma: Travel Tips for Your First Wine Trip

To kick off Season 2, we return to one of my all-time favorite interviews. It's Cal Fussman again with never-heard audio from the original interview.

Cal Fussman - Revisited - The Unedited Original Interview

Hear the origin story of Yes Way Rosé, the lifestyle brand that started as a fun inside joke between friends and co-founders Erica Blumenthal and Nikki Huganir.

Erica Blumenthal and Nikki Huganir - Yes Way Rosé

Steve De Long is the creator of the Wine Grape Varietal Table, which is a lot like the Periodic Table for wine. He also makes some of the best wine maps in the industry today. To learn how he got started with an idea in a bar, listen to our chat.

Steve De Long - De Long Wine - Wine Maps and Wine Grape Varietal Table

Randy Smith is behind the amazing wine blog The Wine Write. He profiles people throughout the wine industry with a focus on producers in California's Central Coast region.

Randy Smith - The Wine Writer - Covering Central Coast Wineries and Winemakers

George Taber was the only reporter on the scene for the 1976 Paris Tasting. His coverage and original 3 paragraph article in TIME would spread the news of the surprising result of the event.

George Taber - The Judgement of Paris

Richard Hemming is a Master of Wine, talented wine writer and arguably one of YouTube's best wine musicians. Learn about his wine journey and how he got his start writing for Jancis Robinson.

Richard Hemming - Master of Wine - Writer, Consultant and Educator

Thomas Monroe went from the land of cubes to Portland. Learn how he transformed from working in the finance world to the wine world with a trip to France that would serve as inspiration for Division Winemaking Company, based in Portland, Oregon.

Thomas Monroe - Division Winemaking Company - @winestache

Richard Betts is an author, a winemaker, a spirits maker and all-around righteous dude. He also passed the MS Exam on his first attempt (like I said, righteous). Hear his story and how he keeps up with his hectic schedule.

Richard Betts - Scratch and Sniff Guides - Sombra, Astral, An Approach to Relaxation, My Essential Wine - @yobetts

Elliot Clark, aka @apartmentbartender on Instagram, left a 9-to-5 while pursuing his passion for cocktails. He's turned his Instagram feed into a full-time job and offers tips and advice for others looking to do the same.

Elliott Clark - Apartment Bartender - @apartment_bartender on Instagram

Ray Fister found a way to combine his love for wine with his talents of audio engineering. He created the podcast and video content of Life Between The Vines which showcases many of the talented winemakers in our industry.

Ray Fister - Life Between The Vines

Elizabeth Schneider, host of Wine for Normal People, joins me to talk about her journey into wine. One class would lead to the podcast that has influenced so many in the wine community.

Elizabeth Schneider - Wine for Normal People

Join host Brian McCann on his journey to wine expertise as he interviews personalities throughout the wine world including Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, influencers, writers, authors, podcasters and other wine professionals.

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