Send Mike a Text! Mike takes his microphone to work at Nicholson Ranch in Sonoma to capture the "behind the scenes" of a day during harvest season. He talks to the wine-making crew and to Deepak, the Big Boss about the 2024 vintage. And he also talks about what's "in his glass". This episode is great with headphones on! Support the show IMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT ..read more

Send Mike a Text! Mike chats with Dr. Elizabeth Smith...a conversation that had to be rerecorded, and rescheduled twice! Long story, listen to hear it all. Also hear about the travels of Dr. Smith from her Carolinas upbringing to the halls of accademia to the vineyards in California, and on to Croatia. It's quite a journey. Also Nikola Tesla and Dalmatians, and tasting notes on a handful of wines and more. How about a stack of "official" TallMikeWine Podcast coasters? Just and he'll send them your way. And PLEASE follow along on Instagram, you'll be glad you did. Wines discussed this episode ..read more

Send Mike a Text! Back from and unplanned hiatus, Mike chats with his pal Alex, who works with vineyards in the Napa Valley. How's the 2024 vintage looking? Alex will tell us. Also tennis, the "last meal" before the Covid shutdown, the "songs of the summer" and notes on a couple of delicious wines as they swirl, sniff and sip. It's a fun chat! Support the show financially HERE (many thanks!) Mike desperately wants to get to 1,000 followers on Instagram, will you follow him? It's entertaining, with pictures from "behind the scenes" of the podcast and all the delicious wines he drinks (he drin ..read more

Send Mike a Text! Nora T. Murphy works down the road at Gundlach-Bundschu (GunBun) and she's been there for seven years. She also hosts a Punk Rock radio show at the community radio station KSVY. Hear the tale of the long and winding road Nora took from suburban Chicago to wine country AND musings about winery life, the decline of the Great American Department Store as well as details on the wines Mike and Nora are sipping whilst they chat. Become a Sponsor of the Podcast! ($3, $5, $10 - many thanks!) Follow Mike on Instagram or Send an email. Wines discussed this episode: 2023 Gundlach Bund ..read more

Send Mike a Text! One of Mike's faves returns to the Podcast - Cara Almberg, the *former* Wine Woman of Walla Walla Washington. Cara talks about both a change of location AND change of career, she's moved out of the wine business. They also discuss the Stanley Cup playoffs, dogs, and Mike's fascination with Instagram Reels. Oh, and Mike talks in a goofy Australian accent! Don't miss it! Chip in HERE to support the podcast (many thanks!) See pictures of everything on Mike's Instagram. Give him a follow! For your very own set of "official" TallMikeWine Podcast Coasters ! (or just say hello) W ..read more

Send Mike a Text! Mike's pal, and fellow podcast host, Amy Mair checks in with some good summer reads! The two of them also sip some good wines, and get into a serious debate about "listening" to books vs actually reading them the old fashioned way. This is really THE wine podcast that's NOT "all about wine" - but there's plenty of wine, don't worry. And to see the wines being sipped, and the books, check out Mike's Instagram! For questions, feedback of any kind, or to receive your very own stack of "official" TallMikeWine Podcast COASTERS, send an email! Got a couple of bucks to help support ..read more

Send Mike a Text! 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 ..read more

Send Mike a Text! 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-Dam ..read more

Send Mike a Text! 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 ..read more

Send Mike a Text! 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, Cl ..read more