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Brett Isenhower introduces his winery, the newly-planted vineyard, and talks about the wines he makes on a regular basis, and those he experiments with from year to year.

Victor Brandstetter and winemaker Dan Kleck briefly introduce Paso Robles, and go on to taste part of Orchid Hill Vineyard's fantastic lineup of non-mainstream varietals.

Victor Brandstetter and winemaker Dan Kleck give a brief history of Orchid Hill Winery, talk about why forcing vines to struggle creates robust wines, explain the reasons for grafting vines onto different rootstocks and why they plant rose bushes in their vineyards.

Rich Boone and winemaker Nancy Steel introduce the three Solomon Wine Company labels: Muse, Cloud 9, and Garsa Wines. Nancy also does a virtual wine tasting of three wines from each label, explaining not only the various flavors and the varietal/appellation breakdown, but also the vision behind each label.

Rich Boone introduces the Solomon Wine Company and the history behind its three labels: Muse, Cloud 9, and Garsa Wines. Rich also interviews winemaker Nancy Steel about her history, winemaking style, and her opinion of the unique Sierra Foothills appellation in California.

Dave Harmon introduces his winery, Carneros Della Notte, and shows off his toys (e.g. 1985 Ferrari, Jaguar replicar, and a helicopter), and his laser bottle etcher. Dave also talks about the annual night time grape picking party, the glow-in-the-dark label, and his part in a Napa Valley mystery novel.

Ryan Waugh takes us on a tour of the 22,000 square foot underground winery construction project and explains his vision behind this massive dig.

Ryan Waugh introduces the Waugh Cellars' lineup of wines, and guides us through the various vineyards behind their wines: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley, Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley, and Cabernet Sauvignong from Napa Valley.

Scott and Jana Harvey introduce their virtual winery and the wines they produce, as well as show the various testing and tasting phases behind each wine. Labels under the Creative Wine Concept's umbrella include: Scott Harvey Wines, Jana Wines, and Super Hero Wines.

In this episode, winemaker Kirk Venge explains rootstocks and clones in Californian vineyards

A visit to Farella-Park Vineyards in Napa, California with winemaker Tom Farella, Winter 2008.

A visit to Kastania Vineyards in Petaluma, California, Winter 2008.

A visit with Masquerade Wine Company's owner/winemaker Bill Kimmerly to the "Trunk Show," a fashion show and fundraser hosted by the Asian Elephant Art & Conservation Project in New York City.

A visit to Forgeron Cellars in Walla Walla, Washington with winemaker Marie-Eve Gilla, Winter 2008.

A visit to Pend d'Oreille Winery in Sandpoint, Idaho, Fall 2008.

A visit to Skylite Cellars & Gallery in Walla Walla, Washington, Fall 2008.

A visit to Trio Vintners in Walla Walla, Washington, Fall 2008.

A visit to MacRostie Winery & Vineyards in Sonoma County, California, Fall 2008.

A visit to Boyd's Cardinal Hollow Winery in North Wales, Pennsylvania, Fall 2008.

A visit to Twisted Oak Winery in Calaveras County, California, Fall 2008.

A visit to Purple Cow Vineyards in Forest Grove, Oregon, Fall 2008.

A visit to Lone Canary Winery in Spokane, Washington, Fall 2008.

A visit to Chateau Leidigh in El Dorado County, California, Fall 2008.

A visit to Ceja Vineyards in San Rafael, California, Fall 2008.