Send us a textThe eldest son of Nicholson Ranch owner/winemaker Deepak Gulrajani (a multiple-time guest on the podcast), Zander, is now the Assistant Winemaker at the Ranch! He's got great stories of growing up on the property and in Sonoma, how the family name became Nicholson, driving a Rolls Royce to his prom, and also the devastating effect the 2017 wildfires had on he and his family. He also has one of the most infectious laughs you'll ever hear. Oh, and Cooper the winery dog makes a cameo.Follow Mike on Instagram, for behind the scenes and more!Email Mike for your own set of Official Podcast Coasters!! Wines discussed this episode:2023 Pala "Soprasole" Vermentino di Sardegna2016 Keenan Cabernet Franc, Spring Mountain DistrictSupport 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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Italian Wine, American Style w/Fabiano Ramaci!
Send us a textFabiano Ramaci is making Amarone-style wines in Sonoma. Amarone is Mike's favorite Italian wine. Of course he had to have him on the podcast! It's a great conversation about Fabiano's Italian heritage and growing up in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, the restaurant business, and the usual chattering about some very tasty wines!Take a look behind the scenes by following Mike on Instagram! Want your own set of "official" TallMikeWine Podcast coasters??? Drop an email HERE. Mike would love to hear from you!Wines discussed this episode:2024 Mora Estate Rosato, Sonoma County2019 Mora Estate Valpo, Sonoma County2016 Mora Estate Valporone, Sonoma CountyBUY the wines here: Mora Estate WebsiteSupport 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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Building a Wine Brand w/Brian Kulich
Send 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!
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Stacy Briscoe is BACK!!
Send 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!
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Weather and Wine! A Few Sips with Spencer Christian.
Send 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!
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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