Alissa Limbocker, from Pangloss Cellars who have a tasting room in downtown Sonoma, started her life in the suburbs of Sacramento and eventually attended college and got on "the path" to what she was raised to believe was a good life. But at some point she realized something was missing. That something turned out to be wine. Hear about her "ah ha!" moment while watching a documentary that led her toward her destiny. Of course a couple of wines are also sipped and talked about. It's a great chat! Give your financial support to the show (many thanks!) Wanna see pictures of it all, and keep tra ..read more

Another visit with the Wizard of Northwest Wine, Sean P. Sullivan! The latest news from the world of Northwest wine plus an update on Sean's website northwestwinereport.com as a subscription-based news outlet. Why is more and more journalism switching to indepedant platforms? Also, baseball season! Oh, and a couple of delicious wines are tasted...it's a good chat! Support the Podcast Financially (many thanks!) See pictures on Mike's Instagram! Send an to say "hello"! Wines discussed this episode: 2022 Pepper Bridge Sauvignon Blanc, Walla Walla Valley 2007 Domaine Saint-Damien "Vieilles Vign ..read more

Mike's pal Walter Hamlin was raised in the 7th Day Adventist Church, so there was NO alcohol. Surprisingly Walter has mad a career for himself in the wine business. Funny how life happens. Mike and Walter chat in the Vintner's Room at Nicholson Ranch about their time working for a small wine wholesaler in San Francisco; Walter's first gig in the bizz at one of Napa's most well-known entities; how Mike handles bachelorette parties at the winery, AND they sip a couple of wonderful wines. It's a good chat! To see behind the scenes follow Mike on Instagram. For your very own set of TallMikeWine P ..read more

Mike is back in the Vintner's Room, for a chat with Kyle Stoner, wine tour bus driver and stage actor! The conversation covers such diverse topics as bachelorette parties in wine country and puppet sex(!), show tunes and karaoke. The guys also taste a couple of delicious wines, and as usual, have plenty of laughs. To get on Kyle's bus, check out Platypus Tours Support the show finnancially (click here) many thanks! Wanna see it all? Follow Mike on Instagram! Check in with Mike via ! Get your own Official Coasters. Wines discussed this episode: 2016 Auburn James Malbec, Clarksburg, Herringe ..read more

More driving, more great wine (and food!) and fun chats with the local wine geeks of Paso Robles. You'll feel as though you are in the passenger's seat on this road trip. Support the podcast financially click here (many thanks!!) Wanna see what it all looks like? Follow Mike on Instagram! To check in via EMAIL write to Mike on Gmail. Wineries on this episode: Nicora Winery, Hubba Wines, Torrin Wine, Cordant Winery, Clos Solene, L'Aventure Winery, Booker Vineyard, Epoch Estate Wines. Restaurants mentioned: Su Casa Bar and Grill, In Bloom, The Alchemists Garden. Support the show IMPORTANT ..read more

Mike packed up the microphones and headed south! His first visit to the exploding Paso Robles wine region. He talks to his fellow wine enthusiasts about the "Paso Scene" (also how to properly pronounce things), and tells you about the also very hot restaurant scene. To support the show financially CLICK HERE (thanks a lot!!) Email Mike HERE!! Look at it ALL HERE!! Wineries visited: Tablas Creek, Six Mile Bridge, Denner Vineyards, Paix Sur Terre, Copia Vineyards, Linne Calodo. Restaurants: Il Cortile, Les Petite Canailles. Support the show IMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the po ..read more

Mike hits the road and heads east to Lodi California, not the *most* well known wine region, but there *is* lots of wine there. A chat with Eliza Hess from Lucas Winery about the 2023 vintage, what Lodi does best, how a farm girl from Illinois ended up out west and (wait for it) the TUBA! A few nice Lucas wines are tasted, too. Help support the show financially - CLICK HERE (many thanks!) For pictures from behind the scenes, and to see what Mike is drinking most nights, follow him on Instagram. Have you shared your thoughts via email? Mike is waiting for your feedback, drop him a line! He'll ..read more

Mike learns of a new musical genre, Trop Rock! A sort of "beachy" country music (Jimmy Buffett is the bench mark), and Erica Sunshine Lee is one of the leading practitioners, touring 300 dates a year. Hear how this small-town Georgia girl became a sensation, and what type of wine she likes to drink in her down time. Coasters! Official TallMikeWine Podcast Coasters - you need 'em!! Drop Mike an email and he'll send you a stack. If you wanna see behind the scenes follow along on Instagram for pictures of everything! To support the podcast financially CLICK HERE! (please, and thank you) Wines ..read more

Lately Mike's been pondering a certain wine label from an Italian producer, Tolaini, and their Cabernet Sauvignon "Legit". Find out why, and hear how this wine came to be, from Lia Tolaini herself, who Zooms in from Tuscany. Also, what else has been in Mike's glass of late. To help SUPPORT the show financially click here (thank you!!). How about your own set of Official TallMikeWine Podcast Coasters??? Drop an and we'll send some your way. Follow the Podcast on Instagram to see what's happening behind the scenes, and to really know what Mike is thinking while he's drinking. Wines discussed ..read more

Zooming in from Mexico City, Javier de La Torre talks to Mike about his early life, in the world of banking, finance, consulting for power plants and oil companies, and a brief foray in the fitness industry. But eventually, upon reflection what he really wanted to do was cook for people, and drink delicious wine, so he created KÜA Kocina Nómada. Then came podcasting! Javier hosts Vino Con Todo in Spanish, and the newly created Wine It All in English. It's a great conversation about life, the meaning of life, the good life, so much life! And wine! Follow Mike on Instagram for pictures from beh ..read more