Grapes & Debates
By Adam Barringer
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Episodes: 52
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We will drink wine and debate a varietal of issues facing the restaurant & wine industries
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Rutherford Roots & Distribution Realities: Inside Honig Vineyards with Gavin Honig & Breakthru’s Anthony Tirello
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May 03, 2026 |
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Chappellet Wines: Napa Legacy, Mountain Terroir & Modern Perspective
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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“Blind Tasting & Bold Takes: Cab vs. Merlot vs. Bordeaux”
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Apr 18, 2026 |
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Episode 108: Same Grape, Different Story — The Debate on Terroir
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Episode 107: Is This the Next Napa Cult Wine? A Deep Dive with Taub & Sign of the Dove
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Episode 106: Can You Still Build a Profitable Winery From Scratch in Napa Valley?
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Episode 105: Judgment of Paris Tasting & Debate | Montelena, Stag’s Leap, Heitz & More
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Episode 104: Inside Caymus with Market Manager Justin Botha
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Episode 103: Grapes & Debates | Reynolds Family Winery & Penta Tequila with Founder Steve Reynolds | Napa Valley Wine & Premium Tequila Tasting
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Episode 102: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | ZD Wines Tasting + From Busser to Partner | Daytona Beach Shores New Location
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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Episode 101: Grapes & Debates | Grgich Hills Estate Deep Dive | Judgment of Paris Legacy & Napa Valley Icons
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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Episode 100: Grapes & Debates | Clos du Val Legacy | 100 Episodes Strong | Napa’s Judgment of Paris Icon
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Episode 99: Grapes & Debates | 1994 Silver Oak vs 2019 Silver Oak | Wine, Art & Legacy
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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Episode 98: Grapes & Debates | A Long, Strange Trip Through Wine | Thomas & Sara Matthews on Friendship, Storytelling, and Wine Culture
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Episode 96: Grapes & Debates | Leadership, Wine & Vision | 2026 Planning at SoNapa Grille
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Grapes & Debates | Implicit & Parallel Wines | Tony Granata & Steve Gage
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Episode 93: Grapes & Debates | Wagner Family Wines Tasting | Caymus Legacy & the Headwinds Facing the Wine Industry
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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Grapes & Debates Ep. 94 | Winemaking Without Borders with Nick Goldschmidt | From Russian River Chardonnay to Ultimatum
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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Episode 92: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Reflecting on 2025 Wines, Industry Headwinds & Delivering Guest Value in 2026
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Episode 91: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Wine Club Preview, 2025 in Review & The BYOB Etiquette Debate
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Dec 28, 2025 |
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Episode 90: Grapes & Debates | Blind Wine Tasting Under $20 | California vs Pacific Northwest Wines
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Episode 89: Grapes & Debates | Blind Tasting Schrader Double Diamond, Faust & Salus by Staglin | Rethinking Wine Ratings
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Episode 88 Description — Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille x Spicy Vines Winery
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Episode 87:Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Wine, Parenting & Publishing with Author Danielle Frank
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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Episode 86: Grapes & Debates | Sparkling Wine Showdown | Flute vs. Coupe & The Great Holiday Goodbye Debate
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Episode 85: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | The “No Plan Plan,” K-Pop, AI & Wine Club Tasting
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Episode 84: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | The History of Napa in 4 Glasses | Charles Krug to Oakville
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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Episode 83: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Robert Craig Winery & the Ultimate Mountain vs. Valley Showdown
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Episode 82: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Wine Club Exclusive | Chateau St. Jean & Ferrari-Carano Wines with Foley Family
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Episode 81: Grapes & Debates | Ghost Block Winery with Andrew Hoxsey | History of Bonded Winery #9
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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Episode 80: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | 4th Annual Happy Hour 5K with Jeep Beach, NSB Mayor
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Episode 78: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Blind Tasting Priest Ranch, Roth, Chockablock & The VineKeeper | Florida Minimum Wage Debate
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Oct 04, 2025 |
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1/2 Ironman & Cabernet: Finding Balance Between Wine and Competition
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Episode 76: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Amici Wines Tasting & $20 Holiday Wine Debate
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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Episode 75: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Ghost Block Winery & Napa’s Legacy with Andrew Hoxsey
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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Episode 74: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Jax Winery Cab Franc, Inglenook 1882 Cabernet & Elizabeth Rose Pinot Noir | No Tax on Tips
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Sep 06, 2025 |
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Episode 73: Grapes & Debates | Sequoia Grove Chardonnay & Cabernet | National “Made-Up” Holidays
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Episode 72: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Faust Cabernet & Designing Restaurants with Ray Shaefer
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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🎙 Episode 71: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Favorite Wines & Rapid Fire Truths About Restaurant Ownership 🍷
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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Episode 70: Grapes & Debates | Robert Mondavi Napa Cab | Double Diamond Oakville Cabernet Tasting
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Aug 09, 2025 |
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Bonus Episode: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Master of Wine Tim Hanni | The Truth About Food & Wine Pairings
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Aug 09, 2025 |
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In Episode 69 of Grapes & Debates, the band is back together! SoNapa Grille founders Adam Barringer, Chris Botting, and Joe Bates reunite to sip, swirl, and debate some of the most iconic names in Napa Valley history. 🎙️ Featured Wines: Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc – A crisp nod to Napa’s pioneering spirit Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon – A bold classic from Napa’s first commercial winery Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc – The wine that redefined California Sauvignon Blanc 🍷 As they taste these historic wines, the hosts dive into a passionate debate: Who had the biggest impact on Napa Valley’s rise to global wine stardom? Charles Krug – Founder of Napa’s first commercial winery in 1861 Robert Mondavi – Visionary who put Napa on the world stage with innovation and marketing Chateau Montelena – The underdog that shocked the wine world by winning the 1976 Judgment of Paris From the vineyard to the legacy, this episode blends California wine education with restaurant industry insight and high-energy discussion, making it a must-listen for wine lovers, sommeliers, hospitality pros, and history buffs alike. 👉 Whether you’re building your wine list, planning a Napa trip, or just pouring a glass after work — Episode 69 delivers taste, truth, and a toast to the legends who made Napa what it is today. 📍 Presented by SoNapa Grille – A wine country-inspired dining experience rooted in the best of Sonoma & Napa, with locations in Jacksonville Beach, Ormond Beach, and New Smyrna Beach, Florida. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & wherever you sip your audio. 🔎 Keywords: #GrapesAndDebates #SoNapaGrille #NapaValley #CharlesKrug #RobertMondavi #ChateauMontelena #FumeBlanc #CabernetSauvignon #WinePodcast #NapaWineHistory #JudgmentOfParis #WineTastingPodcast #RestaurantIndustry #HospitalityPodcast #WineEducation #WineInfluencers
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Aug 02, 2025 |
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Episode 68: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Tasting Caymus Wines with Justin Botha | Can You Drink Wine and Stay Fit?
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Episode 67: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Can AI Replace a Sommelier? ChatGPT Picks the Wine
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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Episode 66: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Hanson Organic Grape Vodka from Sonoma | Is It Better Than Tito’s?
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Episode 65: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Blind Tasting Red Zinfandel + BBQ Styles Debate | 4th of July Special
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Jul 05, 2025 |
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Episode 64: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Trefethen Cabernet & Coastal Conservation with Marine Discovery Center’s Chad Truxall
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Jun 28, 2025 |
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Episode 63: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Blind Tasting Pinot Noir with Jack Holcomb | Road Conditions in California + Aaron Rodgers Debate
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Jun 21, 2025 |
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Episode 62: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Banshee Wines with Winemaker Jake Lachowitzer | Sonoma vs. Napa Debate
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Episode 61: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Behind the Scenes of Wine Country with Foley Family Wines
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Episode 59: Grapes & Debates | Roth Winery | Behind the Scenes with Winemaker Henry de Lambert | Foley Family Wines
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May 13, 2025 |
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Episode 58: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | Paul Hobbs Wines Spotlight
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Apr 28, 2025 |