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This week, Ilona sits down with Laurie Shelton of CAMi Vineyards. Listen in to learn about the history and journey that inspired Laurie's passion for art and wine. https://www.camivineyards.com/history

This week, Ilona sits down with Laurie Shelton of CAMi Vineyards. Listen in to learn about the history and journey that inspired Laurie's passion for art and wine. https://www.camivineyards.com/history

While visiting Wyoming for work and rest, Ilona Thompson had the opportunity to sit down with executive chef, Nate Singer. Nate has worked with some of the best from coast to coast and studied under many great chefs. He is a trained chef and butcher and has much to say about healthy eating and farming. You'll want to listen to all four of these episodes!

While visiting Wyoming for work and rest, Ilona Thompson had the opportunity to sit down with executive chef, Nate Singer. Nate has worked with some of the best from coast to coast and studied under many great chefs. He is a trained chef and butcher and has much to say about healthy eating and farming. You'll want to listen to all four of these episodes!

While visiting Wyoming for work and rest, Ilona Thompson had the opportunity to sit down with executive chef, Nate Singer. Nate has worked with some of the best from coast to coast and studied under many great chefs. He is a trained chef and butcher and has much to say about healthy eating and farming. You'll want to listen to all four of these episodes!

While visiting Wyoming for work and rest, Ilona Thompson had the opportunity to sit down with executive chef, Nate Singer. Nate has worked with some of the best from coast to coast and studied under many great chefs. He is a trained chef and butcher and has much to say about healthy eating and farming. You'll want to listen to all four of these episodes!

Catching up with Daniel Daou, a vintner and winemaker who speaks to the very soul of his wines. The 2020 harvest brought about its own unique challenges, but mostly the unbridled excitement and largesse. Take in Daniel’s extraordinary insights and passionate perspective on viniculture and winemaking.

Simon Faury may be the new winemaker for Crown Point Vineyards, but he is far from new. Simon brings years of experience from such storied names as Mondavi, Harlan, and Merryvale. Listen in to learn more as Simon shares with Ilona.

Join us as we re-visit some of our favorite podcasts of the last year. In this episode, Ilona is talking to former dentist Steve Reynolds who came to Napa more than 20 years ago with a wife, a young son and a dream of making wine and launching a brand. Listen in as Steve shares his family's journey to wine country and on to the launch of a tequila brand (Penta Tequila) as well.

Join us as we re-visit some of our favorite podcasts of the last year. In this episode, Ilona talks with Christopher Longoria, from Che Fico in San Francisco. With a long career, and a graceful approach to bars and cocktails, Christopher decided to use this time of self-isolation to present virtual cocktail training. Using what they have in their house—participants will learn how to create custom, delicious cocktails!

Talking DtC with Commerce7, Outshinery, The Little Design Group, and Bricoleur Vineyards.

Join us as we re-visit some of our favorite podcasts of the last year. In this episode, Ilona talks with Tony Marchese. Tony opened Trio in Palm Springs in 2009 and has developed a restaurant and team that are among the best in the nation. After this, we know you'll want to visit Palm Springs and Trio!

As the Founder of NY Champagne Week, and several other popular events Blaine Ashley has been dubbed Champagne Blaine. She has a platform for introducing and promoting women in sparkling wine - The Fizz is Female. and was named one of Wine Enthusiast's 40 under 40 in 2016. Listen in as she shares her story and her passions with Ilona.

As the Founder of NY Champagne Week, and several other popular events Blaine Ashley has been dubbed Champagne Blaine. She has a platform for introducing and promoting women in sparkling wine - The Fizz is Female. and was named one of Wine Enthusiast's 40 under 40 in 2016. Listen in as she shares her story and her passions with Ilona.

A sixth generation Californian, Fred pursued a degree in Journalism, when a fateful trip to Europe changed this life trajectory. His love affair with wine and food became a lifelong passion and profession. Dame holds a rare title of passing the grueling three-part Master Sommelier exam in one year and is one of only hundred and forty Americans to hold the title itself. The founder of the US Branch of The Court of Master Sommeliers, he has won more national and International awards and holds more titles for his professional achievements than his three car garage walls can hold. Above all, Fred is a consummate teacher and mentor who shepherded hundreds of grateful mentees. Those who know him, love him with abandon, those that know of him admire him. His legacy is that of unyielding camaraderie, hard work, loyalty, stellar character and always striving for more. Fred Dame is currently a global wine Ambassador for Daou Family Vineyards. His synergy and shared vision with the Daou brothers is uncanny and brings uncommon value to consumers worldwide. Ilona has interviewed hundreds of wine professionals - this one stands out in a league of its own.

A sixth generation Californian, Fred pursued a degree in Journalism, when a fateful trip to Europe changed this life trajectory. His love affair with wine and food became a lifelong passion and profession. Dame holds a rare title of passing the grueling three-part Master Sommelier exam in one year and is one of only hundred and forty Americans to hold the title itself. The founder of the US Branch of The Court of Master Sommeliers, he has won more national and International awards and holds more titles for his professional achievements than his three car garage walls can hold. Above all, Fred is a consummate teacher and mentor who shepherded hundreds of grateful mentees. Those who know him, love him with abandon, those that know of him admire him. His legacy is that of unyielding camaraderie, hard work, loyalty, stellar character and always striving for more. Fred Dame is currently a global wine Ambassador for Daou Family Vineyards. His synergy and shared vision with the Daou brothers is uncanny and brings uncommon value to consumers worldwide. Ilona has interviewed hundreds of wine professionals - this one stands out in a league of its own.

Catching up with Daniel Daou, a vintner and winemaker who speaks to the very soul of his wines. The 2020 harvest brought about its own unique challenges, but mostly the unbridled excitement and largesse. Take in Daniel’s extraordinary insights and passionate perspective on viniculture and winemaking.

A Southern Baptist background and a degree in history, with stints as a wine buyer for a luxury department store equals what? You guessed it. An extraordinary winemaking career that culminated in becoming one of the top Pinot Noir producers in North America. This week, Ilona had the pleasure of interviewing Adam Lee, the founding winemaker for the iconic Siduri brand, and now Clarice Wine Company. Despite tremendous talent and innumerable accolades, Adam is so humble and personable, it is impossible not to fall in love with him and his life philosophy. Listen in as he shares his powerful and compelling story.    

A Southern Baptist background and a degree in history, with stints as a wine buyer for a luxury department store equals what? You guessed it. An extraordinary winemaking career that culminated in becoming one of the top Pinot Noir producers in North America. This week, Ilona had the pleasure of interviewing Adam Lee, the founding winemaker for the iconic Siduri brand, and now Clarice Wine Company. Despite tremendous talent and innumerable accolades, Adam is so humble and personable, it is impossible not to fall in love with him and his life philosophy. Listen in as he shares his powerful and compelling story.

A Southern Baptist background and a degree in history, with stints as a wine buyer for a luxury department store equals what? You guessed it. An extraordinary winemaking career that culminated in becoming one of the top Pinot Noir producers in North America. This week, Ilona had the pleasure of interviewing Adam Lee, the founding winemaker for the iconic Siduri brand, and now Clarice Wine Company. Despite tremendous talent and innumerable accolades, Adam is so humble and personable, it is impossible not to fall in love with him and his life philosophy. Listen in as he shares his powerful and compelling story.