Heidi von der Mehden, Winemaker, Merry Edwards Winery

Profound Wines of Place An Interview with Heidi von der Mehden, Winemaker, Merry Edwards Winery By Lisa Gmur, CSW TANK TALK When Merry Edwards started her winery back in 1997, she was one of California’s first and most successful woman winemakers. A real trailblazer. Her critically acclaimed Pinot Noirs from estate vineyards in the Russian […]

Jonathan Nagy, Winemaker, J. Wilkes Meticulously-Crafted Wines Defined by Ocean Influence

MILLER FAMILY CENTRAL COAST WINES, AMERICAN RIVIERA HOSPITALITY. EMBRACE THE OCEAN VIEW. “Wines Defined by the Ocean” An Interview with winemaker Jonathan Nagy By Lisa Gmur, CSW TANK TALK Jeff Wilkes loved seeing his wines at Michelin-starred restaurants. An accomplished sailor, grape grower and vintner, Wilkes knew whole-heartedly the winemaking potential of California’s Central Coast. […]

Lisanne Leask, Long Meadow Ranch, Winemaker

“The savvy winemaker” An Interview with Lisanne Leask By Lisa Gmur, CSW TANK TALK Long Meadow Ranch is home to bees for honey, egg laying flocks of chickens including the famed Rhode Island Reds. There is also an organic fruit and vegetable garden with over 250 different varieties. They also practice what they call Full […]