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As you may know, Bayfield Labels has become a sponsor of the podcast. We wanted you to get an idea how easy it is to use their label software. So we brought back Jack and Jay DeLeonibus (from our first podcast) to be in a "label making case study" with Kim McGowan, owner of Bayfield Labels. Then we talk to John Pritchard about the U-vin concept which may be a unique concept to some of you…as winemakers AND as future business owners. Then we meet our winemakers, Kathleen Sullivan, Mary Michael of the Santa Maria, California area. Episode-009

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Guests:

• John Pritchard, Divine Wines
• Kim McGowan of Bayfield Wine Labels with Jack and Jay DeLeonibus, Bayfield Wine Labels
• Winemakers, Kathleen Sullivan, Mary Michael, Central Coast Home Vintner’s Association, CA

Below is a before and after of Jack and Jay DeLeonibus’s wine after their Bayfield Wine Label Makeover
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This may not mean a lot to everyone but, the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team (our hometown team) is doing better than it has in 20 years. So, we chose to interview baseball aficionado, curator of the Roberto Clemente Museum and winemaker, Duane Rieder from Pittsburgh. We also have another product featuring Rich Sportsman of Vinmetrica. Then we talk labels with Kim McGowan of Bayfield Labels and follow-up with a blending conversation with Pat Henderson of Kenwood Vineyards. Episode-008

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Guests:

• Duane Rieder of Engine House 25 wines, Featured Weekend Wine-er, www.Enginehouse25.com
• Kim McGowan of Bayfield Wine Labels, www.Bayfieldlabels.com
• Richard Sportsman, www.Vinmetrica.com
• Pat Henderson, Senior Wine Maker, Kenwood Vineyards, www.KenwoodVineyards.com

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So you’re outside, feeling the sunshine saying, “I should grow my own grapes!” See what our guest, Wes Hagen has to say about that! Also meeting our Weekend Wine-er(s) Doug and Betty Flowers from Ontario, Canada. We also talk to wine blogger, Jason Phelps and New Jersey Weekend Wine-er, Robert Carbone about his racking techniques. Wine-ing on the Weekends Episode – 007.

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Guests:

• Doug Flowers, Ontario Canada, Featured Weekend Wine-er
• Wes Hagen, Clos Pepe Vineyards, Santa Rita Hills, CA  www.ClosPepe.com
• Jason Phelps, Ancient Fire Wines Blog, www.AncientFireWines.com
• Robert Carbone, Summit, New Jersey

Back Row from Left to Right: Doug Flowers/ Dennis O’Brien/ Mike Marino
Front Row from Left to Right: John Deacon/ Betty Flowers/ Jim Mayer

Doug Flower’s wine label:

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We went to the WineMaker Magazine Conference in Santa Barbara, CA.  We met weekend wine-er Dr. John LaPuma from the area.  We also took some time to talk to some of the vendors at the conference.  You can hear about their products JUST as if you were there! Wine-ing on the Weekends Episode – 006.

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Guests:

• Dr. John LaPuma, Featured “Weekend Wine-er,” Santa Barbara, California www.DrJohnLaPuma.com

Product Showcase:

• Tristan Johnson, More Wine, www.MoreWineMaking.com
• Bob Peak, The Beverage People, www.TheBeveragePeople.com
• John Blichmann, Blichmann Engineering, www.BlichmannEngineering.com
• Rohne Lahr, The Gas Getter, www.winegasgetter.com
• Tim Vandergrift, WinExpert, www.timswineblog.com

Meet our episode’s home wine-maker – Dr. John LaPuma, MD

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Well, we thought that we became such HUGE wine-making stars that we decided we needed a sabbatical!!  Not really.  In our We’re Back podcast, you get to meet wine-maker Tim Creech from the Michigan area.  We also talk to a Trey Christy from Bern’s Steakhouse in Tampa, FL regarding choosing the correct wine glass for your home made wine.  Then we go to Montreal and talk to Mike, one of the co-authors of the blog, “We Work for Cheese” as well as talk to WineMaker Magazine’s author Daniel Pambianchi regarding getting your wine “contest ready” for the May conference. Wine-ing on the Weekends Episode – 005.

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Guests:

• Trey Christy, Sommelier, Bern’s Steakhouse, Tampa, Florida
• Tim Creech, Featured “Weekend Wine-er,” Greater Detroit Area
• Mike, Co-Author of “WeWorkForCheese,” Montreal, Canada
• County Winery, Gettysburg, PA | www.adamscountywinery.com
• Daniel Pambianchi, Writer, WineMaker Magazine, Montreal, Canada

Tim Creech, Home wine-maker from Michigan

Tim’s lovely wife, Rosa

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Since its our first Holiday Season show, we decided to highlight our home town, Pittsburgh, PA. We talk to Attorney Lou Caputo, a beverage lawyer that provides great insight into the legal issues of wine-ing. Then we meet the Casciato family who not only make wine but also great meats! We also meet our first REAL celebrity, David Conrad (of the Ghost Whisperer TV show) who joins Pittsburgh Wine-er and owner of the Roberto Clemente baseball museum, Duane Reider. Then we twist Christina Musto’s arm into being an “honorary Pittsburgher” to talk about wine making kits. Wine-ing on the Weekends Episode – 004.

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Guests:

• Louis Caputo, Esquire , Caputo Law Office | www.caputolawoffice.com
• The Casciato Family, Pittsburgh, PA
• Duane Reider and David Conrad, Roberto Clemente Museum, Pittsburgh, PA | www.clementemuseum.com
• Christina Musto, M&M Wine & Grape Company, Hartdford “Pittsburgh” CT | www.juicegrape.com

Meet the Casciato family from Pittsburgh, from our featured home wine-maker segment.

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Mike Gonze, talks about how to improve your wine knowledge. Then, we go all the way to POLAND to meet a wine maker on this podcast, Poland, Ohio that is! Jack Gruber started to make wine after his retirement but has not stopped since. Also, we have a discussion about “acids” and their role in wine making and wine tasting. We will also introduce you to author Paul Greggut from Washington State Wineries. Wine-ing on the Weekends Episode – 003.

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Guests:

• Mike Gonze, Dreadnaught Wines | www.dreadnoughtwines.com
• John Kramb, Adams County Winery, Gettysburg, PA | www.adamscountywinery.com
• Greg Richtarek, of Guglielmo Winery, Morgan Hill, California | www.guglielmowinery.com
• Paul Gregutt, Author, “Washington Wines and Wineries” the Second Edition, http://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520261389

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So the grapes are crushed, NOW WHAT? Just one of the topics covered on Wine-ing on the Weekends Podcast #2 with Carol Lee Espy and John Chamberlin. And how has social media affected wine making? Also meet a home wine maker from Israel and hear about the annual Wine Maker Magazine wine tasting contest. Wine-ing on the Weekends Episode – 002.

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Guests:

• Allison Crowe, Author and Wine Maker Magazine Columnist | www.alisoncrowe.com
• Miriam Kresh, Wine Maker, Author, Israel, www.israelikitchen.com
• Craig Justice, Wine Maker, San Diego, CA | www.facebook.com/bluemerlewinery
• Brad Ring, Publisher, Wine Maker Magazine, Manchester Center, VT, www.WineMakerMag.com

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In the premiere episode of Wine-ing on the Weekends, Carol Lee Espy and John Chamberlin take you to meet the home wine making duo, the DeLeonibus Brothers, help a new weekend winer enhance their product through expert advice from a winery owner, ending with a journey to Hartford, Connecticut to discuss grapes with a leading wine supply company. These things and so much more on Wine-ing on the Weekends Episode – 001.

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Guests:

• Chef “D”, Donato’s Restaurant, Fox Chapel, PA | Visit their website
• Christopher Heile, Wine-Maker, Edinboro, PA
• John Kramb, Owner, Adams County Winery, Gettysburg, PA | Visit their website
• Jay and Jack DeLeonibus, Wine-Maker, Pittsburgh, PA | Visit the Bocce Mafia website
• Christina Musto, M&M Wine and Grape Co., Hartford, CT | Visit their website

The DeLeonibus Brothers

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