One day on a sunlit afternoon a girl was having a glass of California Chardonnay in a lovely California restaurant....
Great wines require a lot beyond the grapes. Listen in as Ilona speaks with Chris Hansen of Seguin Moreau - one of the premier barrel producers in the world today.
PalateXposure Podcast: Paula Kornell, Part 1
From the First Family in Napa Sparkling Wine to Napa's Newest Wine
Paula's family has been a part of Napa since 1958 when they introduced the first sparkling wine made in California using the traditional method. In the years that followed, Paula has been an integral part of the Napa community including the Napa Valley Vintners. Listen in as Ilona talks with Paula on the eve of the new Paula Kornell Napa Valley Blanc de Noir 2017.
Listen is as Chris Cooney shares about his experiences and, of course, Dana and its founders—the Lee family.
Listen is as Chris Cooney shares about his experiences and, of course, Dana and its founders—the Lee family.
In these episodes, Ilona sits down with Riley Keenan of Keenan Winery.
I decided that today would be the most fitting one to start my venture into my own head and palate...
Pinot Noir a special grape, as any “Pinotphile” will eagerly tell you. Thin skinned, fragile, moody and unspeakably...
Is this fish or fowl? I can’t tell!” – Russian Proverb I have decided that it would be fitting to...
Auction Napa Valley (ANV) needs no introduction, its reputation precedes it. I first attended this marvelous event fifteen years ago.
I have been visiting Napa Valley’s sixteen appellations for over sixteen years, twice a month on average. One might say that it an anniversary of sorts, an odd coincidence.
In this episode, Ilona spoke with famed winemaker, Ann Favia. Ann has a career that spans from working with the likes of Kongsgaard and Corison to her own label Favia.
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