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Freddy Lopez grew up in Sonoma, worked in his father's vineyard as a kid, and then left Sonoma for a more glamorous life. Eventually Freddy came home and helped to found the family wine label. It's a fun chat, also touching on Freddy growing up as a gay kid in a Mexican American family AND in rural farm country. Mike chats about his theatre days in Spokane and having his makeup done by a renowned drag queen. Also, of course, a couple of delicious wines are tasted. Reach out to Freddy, taste his wines for yourself! Are you following along on Instagram??? If you're not you are missing out on everything Mike is eating and drinking and cooking and cute pictures of Olive!! Do you have the "official" coasters of The TallMikeWine Podcast? Email Mike for a stack! Or just to say "hi"! Wines discussed this episode: 2025 Lopez Family Vineyards Rosé of Cabernet Franc, Alexander Valley 2024 Lopez Family Vineyards Chenin Blanc, North Coast, Mengels Vineyard Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode! Support the show IMPORTANT!! 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!

Mike chats with Master of Wine candidate Tian Lewis via Zoom from Houston. Master of Wine is the highest rung on the "serious wine geek" ladder! Tian is also a regional manager for Twin Liquors, a very large family-owned group of wine and liquor stores thoughout the Lone Star State. The guys geek on all of it, plus get political...will Texas turn BLUE??? Hear the scuttlebutt from Texas. Oh, and they taste a few wines. Wines Discussed this episode: 2024 Quintodecimo Fiano di Avellino Exultet Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2024 Lopez Family Vineyards Chenin Blanc, North Coast Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode! Support the show IMPORTANT!! 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!

Mike drives to the northern reaches of Sonoma to the Rockpile AVA on Rockpile Road to speak with Jack Florence Jr, one of the first people to plant Zinfandel in what has become one of the state's premier areas for Zin. Hear what inspired Jack to plant his vineyard, and how he just kept planting more as people started to catch on. It's a fun conversation! You can see behind the scenes if you FOLLOW Mike on Instagram! Got a burning wine question? A suggestion? Maybe you just want to say hi, and request your very own stack of Official Podcast Coasters...then SEND an email! Wine Discussed This Episode: 2024 Florence Vineyard Zinfandel "Jack's Reserve" Rockpile, Sonoma County 2021 Florence Vineyard Petite Sirah, Rockpile, Sonoma County  Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode! Support the show IMPORTANT!! 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!

Mike takes Kyle Stoner, a podcast guest from a couple of years ago, into the lesser known Coombsville AVA of Napa. They chat about life, sip wine, laugh, get a little confused at some point, it's all good! Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode! Support the show IMPORTANT!! 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!

Amy Tyler, host of The Redfern Book Review Podcast, joins Mike for another fun chat about books one might read this summer. This is Amy's fourth visit to the show, also notable because THIS is the 100th episode of The TallMikeWine Podcast!!! Of course they also go off on tangents about things; soccer, German metal band Scorpions, and Mike teaches you how to make Rosé. Pour yourself a glass and sip along! See the pics! Follow Mike on Instagram. Get the coasters!! Just send an EMAIL. The BOOK List: Land by Maggie O’Farrell Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe Salt, Sweat and Steam by Bridgid Washington Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Whistler by Ann Patchett Wines Discussed This Episode: 2023 Gerard Bertrand Cote Des Roses, Languedoc 2023 Rivera Pungirosa Bombino Nero, Castel Del Monte Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode! Support the show IMPORTANT!! 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!

You hear about them, whenever wine is discussed, those French Oak Barrels. But what does it all really mean? Mike has an in-depth chat with Gerhard Ziemer, who knows a LOT about barrels! They talk about other things, too, and sip some delicious wines. But it's one of the geekiest episodes EVER!! So enjoy it. Follow Mike on Instagram!! It's good content, the reels can be fun, the stories are all very political! Sent an email! Wines discussed this episode: 2023 Grosgrain Vineyards Albariño, Philips Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley 2021 Field Recordings Cabernet Sauvignon, The Armory Vineyard, Paso Robles Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode! Support the show IMPORTANT!! 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!

Mike's favorite fellow wine podcaster Ellen Clifford ZOOMS in from LA for an update on all of her podcasting, wine journalism, acting and now YouTubing!! Plus, why are today's "youths" living such boring lives? And of course two different wines are sipped and discussed. Wines discussed: 2021 Symington Syrah, Quinta da Fonte Souto 2016 McGuigan Syrah "Hand Made" Langhorne Creek Don't miss anything! Follow Mike on Instagram!! Got a question? Send an email. Ellen's YouTube HERE Mike's YouTube HERE Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode! Support the show IMPORTANT!! 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!

Waaaay back in 2021 Hiro was Mike's guest on episode #5. Hiro was at the time, and still remains the youngest guest to apear on the show. The guys theorize as to why "the youths" aren't getting into wine in a big way, and what that means for the industry as a whole. Also Hiro tells us what he's up to now, how his winery came to close, and of course wines are sipped and discussed! It's a great and mellow chat. Wanna see the guys and the wines and more? Follow along on Instagram! Email Mike for "official" Podcast Coasters! Hiro's website, check it out! Wines discussed: 2024 Kazumi Koshu, Napa Valley 2023 Noria Pinot Noir, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode! Support the show IMPORTANT!! 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!

Making his third appearance on the Podcast, Sean brings the scoop on current Pacific Northwest comings and goings in the wine world. Check out the site HERE! The guys sip a few wines, talk about the old days, Sean revisits his love for Mount Rainier, and of course they talk BASEBALL - since it's the Wine Podcast that's NOT "all about wine". Wines tasted this episode: 2023 Cayuse Vineyards Syrah Special #18, Walla Walla Valley 2019 Roccolo Grassi Valpolicella Superiore Follow along on Instagram for "behind the scenes" pictures of all the action! Email Mike for "official" coasters, or if you just wanna say "hi". Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode! Support the show IMPORTANT!! 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!

Wineries arrive on the scene in a variety of ways. Hear about a fairly new Sonoma winery that emerged from a long-standing family-owned vineyard, at the behest of "the next generation"! Mike chats with Tyler and Andrew from Ricci Vineyards, and also sips a few of their wines. Ricci Vineyards website (go see them!) Wines discussed this episode: 2025 Ricci Vineyards Pinot Noir Pet-Nat "Spazzino", Carneros 2024 Ricci Vineyards Pinot Noir, Los Carneros Follow along on Mike's Instagram! Coasters! Get some! Send Mike an email (he'd love to hear from you). Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode! Support the show IMPORTANT!! 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!

Mike has a chat with candidate for Congress Danny Minton, a democrat from Texas's 6th Congressional district. They talk about the mid-decade redistricting and what it's like to be a first-time candidate for national office. Danny also sips and talks about a wine from Texas's "Hill Country" wine region. Check out the sights as well as the sounds, see pictures on Mike's Instagram! Follow for food and drinks, drinks and food, and more. You need coasters! Official TallMikeWine Podcast coasters! Send an email and you'll get them! Wines discussed this epidode: 2021 Llano Estacado, Tempranillo Winemaker's Reserve, Texas High Plains 2019 Lacoste-Borie, Pauillac Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode! Support the show IMPORTANT!! 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!

Hear all about the development of one of the great tools for serious (and not so serious) wine drinkers, Cellar Tracker, from the man who came up with it, Eric LeVine. Eric also talks about growing up in Boston, going to Harvard, then moving to Seattle and working for Microsoft! Also, Mike talks about trying (and failing) to get someone from Costco to come on the podcast, they just don't do it. Nonetheless he does taste a wine from Costco. Start tracking your cellar HERE See pictures from "behind the scenes" on Instagram HERE (be sure to follow Mike). You need coasters? Official TallMikeWine Podcast coasters? Send an EMAIL!! Wines discussed: 2016 Dirty and Rowdy Mourvèdre Old Vine Evangelho Vineyard Contra Costa County 2018 Immortal Estate Cabernet Sauvignon "Slope" Sonoma County Other wines mentioned: Kobayashi Winery Delmas Wines Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode! Support the show IMPORTANT!! 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!

A re-cap of the years most listened to episodes. Yes, a countdown, just like Casey Kasem used to do! The Top Episodes of 2025. Enjoy. And if you missed any of these "top" episodes, you can scroll back and find them, feel free. Care to follow me on Instagram? Do that here! Drop me an email here! Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode! Support the show IMPORTANT!! 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!

A chat with Vince Anter, the host of a very popular YouTube show, V is for Vino! It's  "all about wine" and more! Each episode covers travel and wine history of a different region of the world, and he's been all over. Vince talks about developing the show, growing up in Cleveland, his drive to become a professional musician, how he got into wine, how it all evolved into V is for Vino! Find it on YouTube.  You want pictures to go along with the sound? Follow Mike on Instagram! He's getting better and better making REELS! Want some "official" Podcast Coasters? Drop Mike an email. Wines from this episode: 2023 Iago's Wine Chinuri, Kartli 2018 Bibi Graetz "Testamatta", Toscana Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode! Support the show IMPORTANT!! 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!

Mike's Pacific Northwest road trip continues and finds him in the Wine Meca of Woodinville Washington, just north of Seattle, with his good friends Karin and Jeff Reed. They swirl, sniff, sip and talk about life! Find out why Woodinville is called Woodinville! Hear how a true Oakland A's fan feels about their move to Vegas. See behind the scenes on Mike's Instagram! Send Mike an email! Wineries visited: Mark Ryan Long Shadows Fidelitas Send Mike a TEXT (click here) he may use it on a future episode! Support the show IMPORTANT!! 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!