Napa Sonoma Live- The Best Things To See, Sip & Savor

Laura Levy Shatkin, Editor-in-Chief Napa Sonoma Magazine•www.napasonomamagazine.com

Tune in for the premiere episodes of Napa Sonoma Live, the podcast that brings the pages of Napa Sonoma magazine to life. Hosted by Executive Editor Laura Levy Shatkin, Napa Sonoma Live highlights all of the best things to see, sip, and savor in wine country. Hear the ultimate information on the latest happenings in wine country from famous winemakers, chefs, and business owners who reveal the inside stories of this world-renowned winemaking region. Subscribe at iTunes, TuneIn Radio, Spotify, Stitcher or right here to get each new episode direct to your podcast feed.

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Episodes

Heirloom Sourcing for Change: Steve Sando from Rancho Gordo

Join us for an interesting episode on heirloom beans, their origin and distinct flavors. We open up with my co-host Jean-Charles Boisset telling us of his love for local agricultural products and his respect for Rancho Gordo, the top local source not only for the beans, but the seeds to grow them. This episode is made possible by Oakville Grocery, part of Boisset Collection, a portfolio of wineries and lifestyle destinations with strong historical and family roots. First, as usual, we taste a fe...

Aug 22, 2019

Chocolate from the Heart: Patricia Doyle

Today, my co-host Jean-Charles Boisset and I sit down to discuss everyone’s favorite treat: chocolate. We talk about the nuances and complexities in chocolate that strike a chord with winemakers. Today we taste the 2015 JCB Passion red Bordeaux blend, bringing cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, petit verdot and merlot together, showcasing the best Napa has to offer. Its persistence and length make a fun pairing for the chocolate. We also sip on the lovely Buena Vista Angelica, a sweet but not c...

Aug 15, 2019

Our Place in the Valley: Oakville AVA with Samantha Rudd and Joyce Stavert

We stay hyper-local in this episode and talk with a few acclaimed guests from the Oakville area. My co-host Jean-Charles and I talk about the unique and highly sought-after grape-growing region then we taste a single Oakville wine in this episode: the 2015 Raymond Vineyards Oakville District Collection Cabernet Sauvignon. The lush and rich, dark red wine is soul-satisfying and pairs great with grilled filet mignon. This episode is made possible by Oakville Grocery, part of Boisset Collection, a ...

Aug 07, 2019

Passion for Flavor: Angelo Garro of Omnivore

This episode kicks off with a chat about Michael Pollan’s Omnivore's Dilemma and the association with our upcoming guest, Angelo Garro of Omnivore products. We talk about salt as a critical ingredient in cooking and diet, one which often enhances a dish. The wines we taste today include the 2016 1881 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, with a label displaying the map of Napa’s wine regions. The rich red wine bursts with depth, spice and energy. We also taste the JCB No 3 Pinot Noir, a blend of grapes from ...

Jul 31, 2019

Art of Fermentation: Cider and Beer

Recognizing that wine isn’t the only beverage crafted in California’s wine country, my co-host Jean-Charles Boisset and I talk about the long history of apple orchards in America, and in particular, in Sonoma County—with the heart of the industry in Sebastopol. We also discuss how his family has a history of hop growing, something Jean-Charles still continues to do with hop trellises at his properties. Today, rather than tasting wine, we sample Boisset’s La Captive Cider, produced in Sonoma. We ...

Jul 17, 2019

Setting a Gold Standard: Good Food Awards

In this episode, my co-host Jean-Charles Boisset and I discuss the meaning of good food and how the Good Food Foundation has createdt a certification process to reward foods that not only taste delicious, but respect the environment. As with each episode, we also taste two wines; this week’s selection includes the JCB Infinity NV Sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne and 2015 Raymond Vineyards 1½ Acres Bordeaux blend. This episode is made possible by Oakville Grocery, part of Boisset Collection, a port...

Jul 10, 2019

Wine Country Essentials: Cheese and Charcuterie

This fun episode covers the two basic food groups in wine country; cheese and charcuterie! Co-host Jean-Charles Boisset and I talk about the wonderful craft cheeses and meats made fresh in the area. The wines we taste today include the 2016 DeLoach Vineyards Estate Chardonnay and 2015 DeLoach Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, both from Boisset’s certified organic and Biodynamic Russian River Estate, which pair perfectly with our cheese and meat selections. This episode is made possible by Oakville Gr...

Jul 03, 2019

A Valley Original: 1881 Napa Wine History Museum and Tasting Salon

Get an inside peek at this historic Victorian located next door to Oakville Grocery. Co-host Jean-Charles Boisset shares his love of history, stemming back to his childhood in Burgundy, and reflects on the inspiration for the museum and the 1881 Napa wines. Wines we taste today are the 1881 Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine, made of 100 percent chardonnay grapes along with the 2016 1881 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. This episode is made possible by Oakville Grocery, part of Boisset Collection, a port...

Jun 28, 2019

The Unexpected; Screaming Eagle and Caviar

In this episode on the unexpected, Jean-Charles Boisset and I enjoy talking about the finer items in the store, including caviar and a selection of highly coveted wines by the glass or taste, that visitors may be surprised to discover in the same location as sandwiches and potato chips. The wines we taste today include JCB No 21 Brut Cremant de Bourgogne, bubbles that work beautifully with caviar, along with the 2015 Secret Indulgence Tarot Cabernet Sauvignon—showing that even red wine works wit...

May 28, 2019

Ohm Coffee Roaster Derek Bromley

In this episode, Jean-Charles Boisset and I talk about our other favorite beverage besides wine: coffee, and how it plays such an important role in most people’s mornings. But as visitors tour Napa Valley, it's not easy to find a good cup as you drive up and down Highway 29. Oakville Grocery has forged a relationship with a master of coffee selecting and brewing: Derek Bromley of Ohm Coffee Roasters. We taste the 2017 JCB No 33 Chardonnay as well as the 2016 Buena Vista Winery Chateau Buena Vist...

May 28, 2019

Future of Food

In this episode, I sit down with my co-host Jean-Charles Boisset to introduce this segment on the future of food. Boisset's passion for supporting local purveyors and farmers is at the heart of his philosophy on food. We also sip on the refreshing 2015 JCB No 76 Chardonnay, a rich and full-bodied white wine with subtle hints of oak and a light freshness. We also taste the 2016 Raymond Vineyards Generations Cabernet Sauvignon, with most of the grapes originating from St. Helena vineyards. This ve...

May 24, 2019

Napa Valley's Oakville Grocery Then and Now

Tune in for the inaugural episode of Napa Sonoma Live, our first-of-its-kind luxury lifestyle podcast covering the best things to see, sip and savor in wine country, hosted by Napa Sonoma magazine's Executive Editor Laura Levy Shatkin and co-hosted by Jean-Charles Boisset, Proprietor of Boisset Collection. Napa Sonoma has been the ultimate guide for visitors and locals alike, full of vibrant stories, photos and tips on the best things to experience in wine country for over a decade. The podcast ...

Apr 22, 2019•Season 1Ep. 1

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