ON THE ROAD with MR CA WINE

By Chuck Cramer

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ON THE ROAD with Chuck Cramer, mrCAwine, is about California’s cool, aspirational lifestyle and awesome wines. Chuck Cramer is a dude who grew up in LA, and now finds himself living in London, working in the wine trade, and still living the California dream. He’s managed to stay true to his roots on this side of the pond, while selling wine from Terlato Wines California portfolio across Europe. This podcast will take you ON THE ROAD, on a wine journey with cool guests ranging from experts who work in the business of wine and mates who simply love wine. It's going to be a blast talking to you about about California, the Golden State, its gorgeous wineries, beautiful vineyards and the passionate people who roll up their sleeves so you can enjoy a bottle or two. We’re going to dive in to the most prevalent and trending topics, have a laugh, and ultimately improve your boozing. The top’s down, so hop in, buckle up and enjoy the ride…….

Episode Date
A Napa legend, the Judgement of Paris, coming to America, 38 years, regenerative organic farming, Mustards Grill and interview with Ivo & Maja Jeramaz, Grgich Hills Estate in the Napa Valley.
May 09, 2024
Hi ho Silver away, the Rhone Ranger, Syrah, Jim Clendenon, the Kinks, Dodger Blue and interview with Bob Lindquist, Lindquest Family Wines.
Apr 25, 2024
Return to Oz, 100 bottles, dairy scientists, Al Capone, hearty burgundy, Zinfandel Superman and P2 of my interview with Oz Clarke.
Apr 11, 2024
The great Oz, wine celebrity, the Story of wine, 8000 years, Romans, California, time machine, cliffhanger, and interview with Oz Clarke.
Mar 28, 2024
Stags Leap District, Chimney Rock, Cabernet Sauvignon, golf balls, walking vineyards, atmospheric river and interview with Elizabeth Vianna, GM & Winemaker, Chimney Rock Winery in the Stags Leap Valley, Napa Valley.
Mar 14, 2024
Tomi Cellars, self-taught, Central Coast, quirky grape varieties, stunt action sequences, Buellton chili festival and interview with Boyd Shermis, winemaker, Tomi Cellars.
Feb 29, 2024
Ramey Wine Cellars, all in the family, hanging in Healdsburg, Chardonnay, hermit philosopher and interview with David & Claire Ramey, Ramey Wine Cellars, P2.
Feb 22, 2024
Father & daughter episode, Ramey Wine Cellars, world class Chardonnay, Westside Farms, working for the kids, interview with David & Claire Ramey, Ramey Wine Cellars. P1
Feb 15, 2024
The daughter of Italian immigrants, the Petaluma Gap AVA, the Gap’s Crown vineyard, a daughter’s amazing palate, and take a seat at the family table and interview with Rickey Trombetta, owner, Trombetta Family Wines.
Feb 08, 2024
Foodie episode, Sam’s Waterside, soft opening, nerve wracking, smash burger and interview with Jacob Keen, Head Chef, Sam’s Waterside in Brentford.
Feb 01, 2024
The Chiles Valley, a Jordan year, Mog, a Southern Boy, a harvest widow, Mr Cowboy, and interview with Collin Lilly, associate winemaker, Maxville Winery.
Jan 25, 2024
Like father like son, grounded in Napa, affordable & scalable wines, the space age and interview with Josh Phelps, owner, Grounded Wine Company.
Jan 18, 2024
40 years, 4 wineries, where wine & life meet, a sleeping lady, tension, and lightning strikes, and interview with Chris Phelps of Ad Vivum Wines in Napa Valley
Jan 11, 2024
Season 5 trailer: Back on the Road!
Jan 04, 2024
On the Road with Mr CA Wine: season 4 is in the rear view mirror!
Dec 28, 2023
Mailbu wines, millionaires with gardens, tribute bands, turn tables, an expensive hobby, kowabunga dude, and interview with Greg Barnett, owner, NABU Wines.
Dec 21, 2023
Civilization Wines, all things fermentation, bitten by wine, Lompoc Wine Factory, and interview with Kris Beverly of Civilization Wines.
Dec 14, 2023
Twomey, the Duncan family, refreshing, Green Valley AVA, last stop, the dipsey and interview with Justin Hirigoyen, director of winemaking at Twomey.
Dec 07, 2023
Napa, the year of Merlot, an optical sorter, delayed harvest, slumming it in Beverly Hills and and interview with Michael Coode, winemaker at Rutherford Hill winery in Napa.
Nov 30, 2023
Belsize Park, a life-long ambition, Aperivino, badda bing burger, hello dolly and interview with Richard Lagani, owner of Aperivino in Belsize Park, London.
Nov 23, 2023
Rockpile AVA, Zinfandel & Petite Sirah, cooler is better, a wonderful place to live, a pioneer and interview with Jack Florence, owner of the Florence Vineyard in the Rockpile AVA in Sonoma.
Nov 16, 2023
South Bay LA, surfin USA, 12th anniversary, Loyola HS, wine & spirits and interview with Jeff Bonafede & Kathy Knoll, owners of Uncorked Wine Shops in Hermosa Beach & Manhattan Beach in LA.
Nov 09, 2023
Clapham, wine coolers, the breadbasket of California, rosebud, pavement licence, California’s sweet spot and interview with Denise Medrano, partner, Coolersoom in Clapham.
Nov 02, 2023
Flashback: A leap of faith, the Stags Leap District, Napa and interview with Elizabeth Vianna, GM and head winemaker, Chimney Rock winery.
Oct 26, 2023
Downtown Napa, southern Italian cooking, farm to table, a cow town, love the chaos and interview with Madison Crosby, GM & wine director at Oenotri in Napa.
Oct 19, 2023
The Buyer, global reach, connecting the dots, pushing water uphill, Laurel & Hardy, CA’s sweet spot and interview with Richard Siddle, editor, www.the-buyer.net.
Oct 12, 2023
A successful West London restauranteur, an expanding empire, take me to the river, a cupboard, breakfast with a twist and interview with Sam Harrison, Sam’s Riverside.
Oct 05, 2023
California bubbles, a remote place, the Anderson Valley AVA, hospitality in the blood, creating a memory, and interview with Gregg Lamer, Director of Hospitality, Roederer Estate.
Sep 28, 2023
ENCORE: Put me in coach, starting out as a wine hobby, a National Football League coach and interview with Hall of Fame, NFL Coach Dick Vermeil.
Sep 21, 2023
Three childhood friends, Occidental, West Sonoma Coast, Seal Team, Grand Cru Classe vineyard and interview with Christopher Strieter, CEO & Founder of Senses Wines in Sonoma.
Sep 14, 2023
Female winemakers, the way of gold, California sunshine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mexican roots and interview with Laura Orozco, assistant winemaker at Chimney Rock and winemaker, Paso D’ORO Cabernet Sauvignon in Paso Robles..
Sep 07, 2023
Mr Brightside, crafting gamay, pick-up basketball, a walking zombie, John Steinbeck, the Killers and interview with Tim Fulnecky, Mr Brightside Wines.
Aug 31, 2023
The Amalfi Coast, oysters, old school, burgundy whites, chilled reds, mama’s waiting and interview with Luigi Conca, head sommelier, Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill in London.
Aug 24, 2023
Smart farming, Dry Creek Valley, old-timers, embracing new technology, sucker for a good curry and interview with Duff Bevill, founder & partner of Bevill Vineyard Management in Sonoma.
Aug 17, 2023
A Master of Wine, membership has its privileges, palate fatigue, the double spit, Cork Talk, road trips to Rioja & CA, and interview with Tim Atkin MW.
Aug 10, 2023
TexaCaliAli, crowdfunding, Sonoma County, start-up, Lord Sandwich, beating cancer and interview with Ali Smith Story of Smith Story Wine Cellars in Sonoma.
Aug 03, 2023
Zinfandel, zero manipulation grape whisperer, easy to love, better to be lucky than good, and interview with Fred Peterson, owner, Peterson Winery in Dry Creek Valley.
Jul 27, 2023
The school of hard knocks, the birth of Rochioli, the charm of the Russian River Valley, the big hill, 40 years a winemaker and interview with Tom Rochioli, owner & winemaker, Rochioli Vineyards & Winery in the Russian River Valley.
Jul 20, 2023
West coast USA, special relationship, DTC platform, CA now, flying solo and interview with Jennifer Williams Bulkeley, owner, Ally Wines in the UK.
Jul 13, 2023
Boogie Nights, middle of nowhere, the beauty of Boonville, Mendocino favourites, Happy Hermans and interview with Wendy Lamer, owner of The Disco Ranch in Boonville.
Jul 06, 2023
Starting from scratch, An equestrian centre, a winning culture, canopy management, Jurgen Klopp, the Rheinhessen wine region and interview with Ralf Holdenried, director of winemaking, Black Stallion Estate Winery in Napa.
Jun 29, 2023
To be or not to be, made in Essex, Canada Eh! fast train from Shoreditch, a wedding ring, moving & pouring and interview with John Kernaghan, GM, Liquorice Wines & Deli in Shenfield.
Jun 22, 2023
Back to Lodi, ZIN capital of the world, the delta breeze, handshake on a porch, more Delicato Family Wines and interview with Ashley Maniti, winemaker at Brazin.
Jun 15, 2023
A lumber jill, a Hollywood director, two Italian families, compost, a zoetrope, the man with a blue face and interview with Andrea Card, senior winemaker, Francis Ford Coppola Winery.
Jun 08, 2023
Noble Vines, 23 years, Delicato, Blocks & Clones, everyday quaffers and interview with James Ewart, director of winemaking, Noble Vines.
Jun 01, 2023
Living on the edge, Pinot Noir, extreme coastal fruit, the SLO coast AVA, the Shuck Shack and interview with Mike Sinor, owner & winemaker of Sinor-LaValle Winery and President of the San Luis Obispo AVA.
May 25, 2023
Single vineyard sparkling wines, riddling by hand, Abalone diving, the money part, all in the family and interview with Nicole Bertotti Pope, Halitode Wines on the SLO Coast.
May 18, 2023
A legendary name, synchronised winemaking team, wet feet, scuba diving, champagne tasting, creative licence & interview with Leslie Renaud, winemaker & Raemy Paterson, assistant winemaker at Martin Ray Winery & Vineyards in Sonoma.
May 11, 2023
Poseidon’s Trident, Acacia Wood, boutiquey Napa Cab, Ralph Lauren, 27 Fathoms, the Panama Canal and interview with Kari Auringer, winemaker at the Silver Trident Winery in Napa.
May 04, 2023
California Dreaming, Daou Mountain, the Adelaida AVA, a white horse, the soul of a lion and interview with Daniel Daou, owner of Daou Vineyards in Paso Robles.
Apr 27, 2023
St Helena, Conn Valley Ranch Vineyard, more Napa, good vineyard practices, just one look and interview with Bruce Neyers of Neyers Vineyards.
Apr 20, 2023
Napa, The Demilitarized Military Zone, 50th harvest, floor stacks, the San Francisco skyline, patience and interview with Bruce Neyers of Neyers Vineyards. P1
Apr 13, 2023
Dipping fingers in a wine barrel, the coolest wine bar in Notting Hill, mystery wine, Waterstone’s Books and interview with Luigi Gaudino, manager, Franklin’s Wines in Notting Hill.
Apr 06, 2023
Promoting beautiful Sonoma, preserving agriculture, farm of the future, honeynut Cheerios, holy grail and interview with Karisa Kruse, CEO & President, Sonoma County Wine Growers.
Mar 30, 2023
West side story, grenache, the rodeo cocktail lounge, regenerative farming, riding bikes with Justin Smith and interview with Cris Cherry, owner & winemaker, Villa Creek Winery & Maha Estate in Paso Robles.
Mar 23, 2023
Copenhagen’s wine scene, Dad’s 1981 Domaine Romanee Conti, number 1 wine podcast in Denmark, Riesling on acid and interview with Rene Langdahl, Denmark’s leading wine educator, influencer, writer and podcaster.
Mar 16, 2023
Monterey, Jackson Family Wines, the Blue Grand Canyon, a panoramic view, a sweet spot and interview with Kris Kato, winemaker, Carmel Road Winery in Monterey.
Mar 09, 2023
An urban winery in London, a fellow American, a sip of Petrus, embracing cold climate and interview with Sergio Verillo, owner & winemaker, the Blackbook winery in London.
Mar 02, 2023
Castrating bulls in Missouri, a Ch de Beaucastel 1998, Paso & the new Rhone Reds, CA storms and interview with Anthony Yount, winemaker, Denner Vineyards in Paso Robles.
Feb 23, 2023
It’s Miller time, the wild west, the farmer’s curse, 50th anniversary, the gatehouse and interview with Anthony Avila, winemaker, Bien Nacido Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley.
Feb 16, 2023
Captain of the ship, custodian of the guest experience, the grand damme, USDA steaks, cheesecake and interview with Sandeep Kumar, hotel manager, the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
Feb 09, 2023
The American Dream, Uncle Gary, a mother f#&*+cker of a harvest, Santa Barbara wine country and interview with Jessica Gasca, owner & winemaker, the Story of Soil. P2
Feb 02, 2023
A story worth telling, saving pennies, underdog, Los Olivos and interview with Jessica Gasca, owner & winemaker, the Story of Soil.
Jan 26, 2023
Sanford, terroir sheets, 1000 details, launching trials, a true sense of place and P2 of my interview with John Terlato of Terlato Wines.
Jan 19, 2023
Santa Rita Hills, Sanford & Benedict, a magical place, two pieces of the puzzle, and interview with John Terlato of Terlato Wines.
Jan 12, 2023
Cruising into season 4, beautiful CA wine country, the Golden State, Sanford Winery & season 4 trailer
Jan 05, 2023
The top's down, cruising the Ventura Highway, beautiful California wine country and looking back at season 3
Dec 29, 2022
Moonlighting, a Mojave Desert flower, Sonoma social circles, cloning oneself, Christmas stocking stuffers and interview with Rebecca George, owner & winemaker, Mojave wines.
Dec 22, 2022
CA here I come, hopped on a motorbike, talking over the farm fence, breaking up with a girlfriend and interview with Ben Van Antwerp, winemaker, Ken Brown Wines in the Santa Rita Hills.
Dec 15, 2022
A treasure hunter, a wine paradise in Mayfair, drinking time capsules, staff is key, 97000 emails and interview with Alistair Viner, head buyer, Hedonism Wines in Mayfair.
Dec 08, 2022
Billy Three Sticks, going dark, coaxing out the beauty of the grape, spice rack and interview with Ryan Prichard, winemaker, Three Sticks Wines in Sonoma.
Dec 01, 2022
Napa Merlot, there’s a new sheriff in town, Napa’s best kept secret, a new approach, Turkey day and interview with Michael Coode, winemaker at Rutherford Hill winery in Napa.
Nov 24, 2022
First contact, just one sip, informally informal, local councils and interview with Bradley Dorrington, owner of the Wine Cellar in Bury St Edmonds.
Nov 17, 2022
A Sonoma County Girl, Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Father knows best, the Peace Corps and interview with Heidi von der Mehden, winemaker, Merry Edwards Winery & Vineyards, Russian River Valley in Sonoma.
Nov 10, 2022
Wine witch, podcasting, radio days, butter & lemon test and interview with Natalie Maclean, host of Unreserved Wine Talk podcast.
Nov 03, 2022
Wine witch, podcaster, pairing food & wine, all it takes is one sip and interview with Natalie Maclean, host of Unreserved Wine Talk podcast.
Oct 27, 2022
Napa Chardonnay, a game changer, 50 vintages, Bo knows wine, Labor Day Massacre and interview with Bo Barrett, owner & CEO of Chateau Montelena in the Calistoga AVA of Napa.
Oct 20, 2022
Alter ego, Sideways NZ, on the road with Miles & Jack, a special needs cat and interview with author & screenwriter, Rex Pickett.
Oct 13, 2022
Falling in love, Prophet’s Rock, Poetic Justice, Sideways NZ and interview with author & screenwriter, Rex Pickett.
Oct 06, 2022
Rugged Napa, heat spikes, loads of coffee, hurts so good, a Tesla ride on auto pilot and interview with Bastien Lucas, winemaker, Maxville Winery in Napa.
Sep 29, 2022
Cycling & wine, Instagram influencer, a grape guy, the doctor is in, and interview with David Montgomery, a wine loving consumer, cyclist and medical director of a pharmaceutical company.
Sep 22, 2022
The Three Pillars, regenerative farming pioneers, talking the talk & walking the walk and interview with Jason Haas, partner & general manager, Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles.
Sep 15, 2022
Born in a sweet shop, being weaned on Valpolicella, more hybrids, coming full circle and interview with Nick Mantella, owner, The Wine Yard in Farnham.
Sep 08, 2022
Destiny, pocket money, 6th generation farmer, Rutherford Dust and interview with Michael Scholz, VP of winemaking & vineyards at St Super Estate Vineyards & Winery in Napa.
Sep 01, 2022
Culture clash, a globetrotting sommelier, shadowing winemakers, a dude named Frank and interview with Ollie Carr, wine manager, the Frank Group in Copenhagen.
Aug 25, 2022
An incredible red, 0 to 80, premiumization, Peachy 2.0, 34 years of Paso history and interview with Jake Beckett, GM & Drew Phillips, head winemaker, Peachy Canyon Winery.
Aug 18, 2022
An American master sommelier, farming since 1871, a virtual vineyard, inspired by doing stock take and interview with Will Costello MS, export manager, Miller Family Wine Co.
Aug 11, 2022
History, quality, a beautiful place to work, a hybrid distribution model for exports and interview with Todd DeVincenzi, president of global sales & operations, Inglenook winery in Napa.
Aug 04, 2022
A Michelin Star, a wine restaurant, sommeliers work their butts off and interview with David Renna, sommelier, Hide Park in London.
Jul 28, 2022
There’s more to Malibu then Baywatch, picking from Zuma to Topanga, listen to the music, political roadblocks and interview with Greg Barnett, owner, NABU Wines.
Jul 21, 2022
A wine wall dedicated to Chateau d’Yquem, a destination spot for wine lovers, the heart of Mayfair and interview with Gennaro Carafa, senior fine wine & spirits advisor at Hedonism Wines in Mayfair.
Jul 14, 2022
Finding inspiration in a 1978 Rubicon, the vision of Francis Ford Coppola, the 4th of July, a dynamic duo and interview with winemakers Philippe Bascaules and Chris Phelps, Inglenook Winery.
Jul 07, 2022
Quoting Mark Twain, York Mountain, blood sweat & tears, a laser beam and interview with Anthony & Hillary Yount, The Royal Nonesuch Farm.
Jun 30, 2022
A beautiful winery near downtown LA, steep hillside vineyards, I love LA and interview with Paul Warson, winemaker, Moraga Bel Air.
Jun 23, 2022
The longest tenured winemaker? Relentless, the backbone of the CA wine industry and interview with Elias Fernandez, winemaker, Shafer Vineyards.
Jun 16, 2022
Finding Inspiration in a bottle, the Rhone Zone, where it all started and interview with Andrew Murray, Andrew Murray Vineyards.
Jun 09, 2022
Punch downs by foot, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs & Chardonnays and the CA list.
Jun 02, 2022
The best Syrahs on the planet, 7 years of research, redefining the white wine market in CA and interview with John Alban, Alban Vineyards.
May 26, 2022
Here’s Johnny, a winery & dinery, aperol spritz to go, to the Bat Cave and interview with Johnny Chierchia, owner, Decanter Bruntsfield restaurant in Edinburgh.
May 19, 2022
A screaming eagle, a mermaid, flying helicopters, you can have too many cooks in the kitchen, episode # 100 and interview with Heidi Barrett, Barrett Wines.
May 12, 2022
The youngest Master Sommelier ever, being your own boss, throwing stones at a window and interview with Xavier Rousset MS.
May 05, 2022
100+ year old gnarled, Zinfandel Vines, Dry Creek Valley and interview with John Olney, director of winemaking & COO of Ridge Monte Bello & Lytton Springs Vineyards.
Apr 28, 2022
The craft of viticulture, the California List, Italian grape varieties in CA and interview with Steve Matthiasson, Matthiasson Wines.
Apr 21, 2022
Fridays are Loubud days, taco time, it’s all in a name and interview with Laura Roach, Loubud Wines.
Apr 14, 2022
Thriving fine wine merchants, hybrids, a 10-year anniversary and interview with Graham Holter, editor & publisher, The Wine Merchant Magazine.
Apr 07, 2022
Russian River style Sauvignon Blanc, the drama of farming is captured in the bottle and interview with Jeff Hinchliffe, winemaker, Hanna Winery & Vineyards.
Mar 31, 2022
John & Maggy Kongsgaard's gardener, the luckiest SOB on the planet, Catalina Island & interview with Nick Zetts, vineyard manager, Catalina View Wines.
Mar 24, 2022
A pickle packer in San Francisco, 90-year-old Zinfandel vines, Mt Veeder & interview with Peter Franus, Peter Franus Wines in Napa.
Mar 17, 2022
The mountain where a Greek god was born, made in Chelsea and interview with Freddie Holt, GM of NYSA wines in London.
Mar 10, 2022
Meticulously handcrafted wines, a peach of a Grenache Blanc and interview with Josh & Gibsey Beckett of Thibido Winery in Paso Robles.
Mar 03, 2022
Tech in the vineyard, getting to the root of the matter, pesky powdery mildew and interview with Dr Sarah Placella, Root Applied Sciences.
Feb 24, 2022
The heart of Napa Valley, a culture of continuous improvement, rainfall and interview with Emma Swain, CEO, St Supery Estate Vineyards & Winery in Napa.
Feb 17, 2022
A Napa Cab that’s profound in its subtlety, Unincorporated Napa, rebuilding a winery and interview with Ray Signorello, Signorello Estate in Napa.
Feb 10, 2022
Red wine in white wine clothing, trusting your palate, the Adelaida District and interview with Paso Robles legend, John Munch & Clay Selkirk, head winemaker & GM, La Cuvier Winery in Paso Robles.
Feb 03, 2022
A cosy & charming Napa town, farming a one-acre vineyard, mud baths, Go Spartans and interview with Ralph Panella, Next Door wine in Calistoga, Napa.
Jan 27, 2022
Luxury Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, dumb luck, Tin City and interview with Austin Hope, Hope Family Wines.
Jan 20, 2022
There’s gold in dem hills, the 8th largest family-owned winery in the US, the American dream and interview with Joan Kautz, Global Sales & Marketing, Ironstone Vineayrds.
Jan 13, 2022
Over 100,000 wines tasted, growing up in East LA, Kicking off the New Year and interview with Paul Kalemkiarian, host of Wine Talks with Paul K, podcast.
Jan 06, 2022
The largest collection of California wines in Europe, the ultimate guest wine experience, terroir driven California wines, Christmas & interview with Romain Bourger, head sommelier, The Vineyard Hotel.
Dec 23, 2021
Don’t stop believing, release your inner child, cannonball and interview with Yoav Gilat, entrepreneur and CEO of Share a Splash.
Dec 16, 2021
Generations of farming families, a workhorse of an AVA, saving the old and interview with Stuart Spencer, executive director, Lodi Winegrape Commission.
Dec 09, 2021
A need for speed, Temecula wine, the rainbow gap and interview with Marcelo & Damian Doffo, Doffo Winery, Temecula, CA.
Dec 02, 2021
America’s #1 wine presenter, The Wine Bible, Thanksgiving and interview with Karen MacNeil, American author, journalist, wine educator and consultant.
Nov 25, 2021
Teacups, the Suez Canal, a brand spanking new hotel in London and interview with Steven Drewery, executive assistant manager, Pan Pacific Hotel in London.
Nov 18, 2021
Crimson & Clover, World’s best 50 restaurants, the east end and interview with Sam Hancock, head sommelier, The Clove Club.
Nov 11, 2021
A simple & pleasurable approach to finding wines, wine podcasting and interview with sisters Michelle & Sandy of award-winning wine podcast, Wines to Find.
Nov 04, 2021
Little pleasures, the best kept secret, an iconic London wine bar and interview with Vash Sedlak, GM, Cork & Bottle, London
Oct 28, 2021
The perfect storm, inspiration & innovation and the bright side of life and interview with Richard Siddle, editor, www.the-buyer.net.
Oct 21, 2021
Put me in coach, starting out as a wine hobby, a National Football League coach and interview with Coach Dick Vermeil.
Oct 14, 2021
The Queen of California winemaking, inspired by family, falling in love and interview with Zelma Long, Vilafonte Winery.
Oct 07, 2021
You don’t have to be boutiquey to be good, in pursuit of perfection, lobster tacos and interview with Steve Peck, director of winemaking, J Lohr Vineyards, Paso Robles.
Sep 30, 2021
A Coombsville Cab, hidden in plain sight, falling into winemaking and interview with the Farella Vineyard winemaker, Ryan Pass.
Sep 23, 2021
The Dr of Dirt, all that Jazz, roll up your sleeves and interview with soil & geology expert and winemaker, Pedro Parra.
Sep 16, 2021
A good man, a retired dairy cow, a beast of a CA wine list and interview with Shane McHugh, group wine buyer & head sommelier, Goodman Restaurants.
Sep 09, 2021
Pebbles, Bedrock, the Flinstones…..NO! just another modern era winemaking family and interview with Justin Smith, owner/winemaker, Saxum Vineyards, Paso Robles.
Sep 02, 2021
The English rain, a UK wine buyer, no relation to the Steve Daniels Band, the Greeks don't want no freaks, and interview with Steve Daniel, head wine buyer, Hallgarten Novum wines.
Aug 26, 2021
A truly sustainable winery & vineyards on a university campus in CA,and interview with Professor David Block, the Ernest Gallo Endowed Chair of Viticulture & Enology at the University of California Davis
Aug 19, 2021
The Wine Enthusiast Winery of the Year 2020, Lodi Rules, and interview with Dave Phillips, co-owner of the Michael David Winery in Lodi, CA.
Aug 12, 2021
California wine, Ferments, a reflection of home and interview with Juliana Moustakas, owner of Flat Three restaurant in Holland Park.
Aug 05, 2021
More female winemakers, more Merlot & more Napa and interview with Kimberlee Nicholls, winemaker, Markham Vineyards, Napa, CA.
Jul 29, 2021
LTOs, NOT UFOs and interview with Paul Graham, head of wine, whiskies & spirits, Lymited.com.
Jul 22, 2021
Hanging in Healdsburg, mentors and interview with David Ramey, Ramey Cellars.
Jul 15, 2021
Waxing poetic, wine critics, the places you go and interview with Will Lyons, wine critic, The Sunday Times.
Jul 08, 2021
The Once & Future king, the 4th of July, the godfather of Zinfandel and interview with Joel Peterson, Once & Future Wines.
Jul 01, 2021
A beautiful mountain, an iconic CA Cabernet Sauvignon and interview with John Olney, head winemaker & COO of Monte Bello & Lytton Springs.
Jun 24, 2021
A master sommelier, life in the fast lane and interview with Ronan Sayburn MS.
Jun 17, 2021
There’s more to Napa than Cabernet Sauvignon, old Zinfandel vines, historic CA vineyards and interview with Bob Biale, owner, Robert Biale Vineayrds.
Jun 10, 2021
A family-owned wine distributor in the UK, CA wine and interview with Elliot Awin, partner, ABS Wines.
Jun 03, 2021
A world-famous department store, CA cult wines, a buyer’s point of view and interview with Siobhan Irons, wine & beer buyer, Harrods.
May 27, 2021
Nobody does it better, a wine country experience in your backyard and interviews with Louis Calli, vintner & owner of The Find in Danville, CA and Tony Bartenetti who’s a loyal customer & Danville resident.
May 20, 2021
It’s party time in England, yesterday’s gone and interviews with Axel Bekaert, European Beverage Manager, Hard Rock Café Europe and Tim Wheeldon, London On Trade Manger, Corney & Barrow.
May 13, 2021
Busting down walls, paving the way for other women winemakers and interview with Cathy Corison, Corison winery.
May 06, 2021
A world class Zinfandel, an old school tasting & barrel room, and interview with Shelly Rafanelli, winemaker, A. Rafanelli Winery.
Apr 29, 2021
An American in Paris…..HELL NO…..We’ve got a Californian in Copenhagen, who hosts the most influential food & travel blog in Scandinavia….an interview with Kaitlin Orr.
Apr 22, 2021
Minimal intervention, a sense of place and interview with winemaker, Rajat Parr.
Apr 15, 2021
Sustainability, a wine company owned by its members, and interview with Sarah Knowles MW, CA buyer, The Wine Society.
Apr 08, 2021
A tale of two wineries, and interview with Nate Weis, winemaker, Silver Oak Winery.
Apr 01, 2021
Paso Robles is knocking it out of the park, and interview with Chris Taranto, communications director, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.
Mar 25, 2021
Women in wine, breaking down barriers and interview with Ally Chapman, The Femme Vine.
Mar 18, 2021
Unchartered territory, California’s 140th AVA and interview with Jim Arnold, owner, Triassic Vineyards.
Mar 11, 2021
The art of trading up, empowering restaurant staff, and interview with Grain to Grape’s, Harry Crowther.
Mar 04, 2021
The Lone Star State, a Californian making wine in Texas, and interview with Jon Leahy, winemaker, Becker Vineyards.
Feb 25, 2021
Napa Merlot, Rutherford Hill winery and interview with Marisa Taylor, winemaker, Rutherford Hill winery, Napa, CA.
Feb 18, 2021
Living in a virtual world, Instagram live, and interview with Amelia Singer.
Feb 11, 2021
The Knackered Mother, an new romance novel, and interview with wine expert, author & tv personality, Helen McGinn.
Feb 04, 2021
A cult wine movement, the dude behind Sideways, an interview with Rex Pickett.
Jan 28, 2021
Wine Education, Le Cordon Bleu and interview with Elisabeth Terlato, Terlato Wines.
Jan 21, 2021
An American craft wine, road trip across the USA, and interview with winemaker, Bryan Parker.
Jan 14, 2021
A NEW HOPE and preview in to what’s in store for the hospitality trade in the UK & USA.
Jan 07, 2021
Season 2, ON THE ROAD with Chuck Cramer, has been renewed!
Jan 04, 2021
Wine resolutions and New Year’s Eve episode.
Dec 31, 2020
Matching my favourite, top 13, Christmas movies with bottles of California wine on Christmas Eve.
Dec 24, 2020
Against all odds, how to successfully launch a restaurant in London during Covid19 and interview with Richard Burghart, owner, D Grande Tex Mex Restaurant in Chiswick.
Dec 17, 2020
LA Riots, OJ Simpson Trial, Earthquakes, Tinsletown, and interview with journalist, tv & radio personality Kevin O’Sullivan.
Dec 10, 2020
Gambling, fabulous steaks, Magic Mike, and interview with Salvatorre Russo, Heliot Steakhouse, Hippodrome Casino.
Dec 03, 2020
My favourite American holiday, Thanksgiving, and interview with Brian Sullivan, Harper Wells wine shop, Norwich.
Nov 26, 2020
No meat left on the bone, an American steakhouse in London, and interview with Nathan Evans, managing partner, Europe, S&W.
Nov 19, 2020
The emperor’s new clothes, natural & orange wine, and interview with Dr Jamie Goode.
Nov 12, 2020
A leap of faith, the Stags Leap District, Napa and interview with Elizabeth Vianna, GM and head winemaker, Chimney Rock winery.
Nov 05, 2020
Improving your boozing, trading up and interview with wine consultant, Peter McCombie MW.
Oct 29, 2020
Celebrity wines, and interview with tv & film actor & director, Jonathan Frakes
Oct 22, 2020
Take me to the river, and interview with London restauranteur, Sam Harrison, Sam's Riverside
Oct 15, 2020
Rolling with the punches, and interviews with Sandeep Kumar, director of operations, JWM/Grosvenor House Hotel & Niall Fogarty, Trade Manger London, Vintage Roots
Oct 08, 2020
A Kick in the Teeth, and interviews with Richard Siddle, The Buyer.net & Mike Awin, ABS Wines.
Oct 01, 2020
My favourite London hotel bars and interview with mixologist master, Declan McGurk
Sep 24, 2020
California wild fires 2020, a pandemic...what's next? End of days?!?!?!
Sep 17, 2020
The oldest Pinot Noir vines in Santa Barbara County, the iconic Sanford & Benedict vineyard, and interview with Trey Fletcher, senior winemaker, Sanford winery
Sep 10, 2020
A meat lovers' special and interview with Shane McHugh, Goodman Steakhouse
Sep 03, 2020
A Duel to the Death in Hangtown, CA, and interview with Anat Gotfried, marketing manager for the Dueling Pistols wine brand, Terlato Wines.
Aug 27, 2020
A bit of witchcraft, California craftmanship, and interview with Bill Gould, founding member & bass guitarist, Faith No More
Aug 20, 2020
A spectacular California coastal city, the loss of a wine titan, and an interview with the associate winemaker, Sanford winery.
Aug 13, 2020
California Chardonnay, your ABCs and a majestic interview with Beth Pearce MW
Aug 06, 2020
A Walk on the Wild Side with Crispin Sugden, Wild Tavern
Jul 30, 2020
Wine from the mighty Golden State and interview with CA Wine Institute UK
Jul 23, 2020
California wine, art, slang, fish tacos & interview with Nacho Campos, Hawksmoor Guildhall
Jul 16, 2020
A Dueling yet Cordial Interview with Matthew Jukes
Jul 09, 2020
The Declaration of an Independent Wine Merchant & 4th of July interview with Handford Wines
Jul 02, 2020
California Wine, Fake News & interview with Richard Siddle
Jun 25, 2020
Welcome to ON THE ROAD with Chuck Cramer - Trailer 2020
Jun 23, 2020