Wine Country @ Work - Episodes from Newest to Oldest
We produced this in association with Napa Valley TV from 2012 to 2020. In 2022 we began planning new shows we rethought what were doing. We fell it is time to look at the fun side of the business. So in 2023 we are introducing Wine Country in Shorts TV, which shares a title with our newest book of stories.
Transformation: This is the last episode of Wine Country at Work, focused on the industry, before we began our new show in 2023, Wine Country in Shorts, where we look at the region from a tourist's perspective. In this episode, Ralph, while back lit by scenes from the valleys talks about how the COVID shutdown changed the local wine tourism industry. A second segment talks about some innovative solutions that locals are exploring to address the challenges of climate change.
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KERRY SMITH, ARTIST PT 1
Like many of the regions top guides, Kerry has other talents and in her case, they are considerable. This first episode of two parts, looks at her work renovating an historic building in Napa's Los Carneros, into her gallery studio.
KERRY SMITH, ARTIST PT 2
In this second part, in her gallery/studio, we discuss with Kerry her progression and process as an artist, the issues that matter to her and motivate her serach for subjects. This includes some of the stories behind the pieces, and the challenges that artists face today.
HUNTER GLENN ESTATE
This brother and sister team are building their winery on a long family tradition at a tine when the next generation is stepping up.
The Napa Wine Project with Dave Thompson
The amazing chronicler of Napa Wineries
KERRY SMITH, ARTIST PT 1
Like many of the regions top guides, Kerry has other talents and in her case, they are considerable. This first episode of two parts, looks at her work renovating an historic building in Napa's Los Carneros, into her gallery studio.
KERRY SMITH, ARTIST PT 2
In this second part, in her gallery/studio, we discuss with Kerry her progression and process as an artist, the issues that matter to her and motivate her serach for subjects. This includes some of the stories behind the pieces, and the challenges that artists face today.
HUNTER GLENN ESTATE
This brother and sister team are building their winery on a long family tradition at a tine when the next generation is stepping up.
The Napa Wine Project with Dave Thompson
The amazing chronicler of Napa Wineries
George Webber at the 1881 Museum in Oakville
A wonderful project that tells Napa's story.
Sandrew Montgomery, The Wine Sherpa
One of wine country's best hosts.
Living with the Fires with Various Guests
After the 2017 fires a series of interviews with locals.
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Advanced Wine Tasting with Ralph
Some tips that Ralph has picked up in thousands of tastings with the world's most experienced wine hosts,
Inside the Tour World
Some insights about the tour world.
Climate Change in Wine Country with Ralph
Ralph's thoughts on this subject gleaned from local conversations and artricles.
The Buskers of Yountville
A wonderful event in the downtown.
The Wine Makers Calendar with Nicole Marino
An interview with the creator of this fascinating calendar.
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BioDynamic Farming
This is the most influential organic system in wine country.
The Napa Film Festival Volunteers
The story of how they pull hundreds of volunteers for this annual event.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Reborn
When this winery changed hands it went through a major transformation.
The Restoration of Buena Vista
After years of having owners who would not invest in this wonderful property, the current owner did a fantastic restoration.
A Wine Maker's Education
An inside luck at the Napa Valley College wine program.
That Napa Valley Film Festival with the Founder
The story behing the festival,
The Big Wine Tour
The story of one of Ralph & Lahni's BIG tours.
Visiting with the Wine Angels
An insiders look at the model used by Naked Wines to finance production.
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Wine Tasting 101 with Ralph
Some tips that Ralph has picked up in hundreds of tastings with the world's most experienced wine hosts,
The Trefethen Winery before the Napa Quake
After the 2014 Napa quake the building went through a massive restoration to repair the damage.
The History of Napa with George Webber Part One
From George's tour in 2014
The History of Napa with George Webber Part Two
From George's tour in 2014
The Caves at Soda Canyon with the Waughs
A remarkable project
The Sonoma Plaza with Ralph
A short talk about the history
Gorgeous Napa Wineries
A survey
The Viader Vineyards
Perched on a hillside
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The Regusci Winery
Our second episode
The Alpha Omega Winery
Our first episode in 20212-13
Short: the Ehlers Winery
Charming Biodynamic north of St Helena
Short: Cuvaison
The Los Carneros WInery
