Release Date: November 28, 2025 We’re in a period of time where the flow and feel of a tasting room is under scrutiny. Today’s wine drinkers have less time and less disposable income to visit tasting rooms, in general. It is possible a tasting room visit – which comes in many forms – can forever […]
Voices of the Vine Podcast
Join Denise Gardner and Virginia Mitchell as they explore the nuances of wine and the wine industry.
Season 2, Episode 2: Are Tasting Room Rules Killing the Vibe?
Release Date: November 14, 2025 In an age in which the tasting room is getting called “dead in the water,” Denise and Virginia explore the history behind the winery tasting room, how it has evolved over time, and one big barrier to entry for potential wine consumers. This episode truly highlights one of the big […]
Season 2, Episode 1: The Quest for (Good) Low Alcohol Wines
Release Date: October 31, 2025 It’s time to kick off Season 2 of “Voices of the Vine” with winemaking consultant, Denise Gardner and winemaker, Virginia Mitchell. We’re diving right in, tackeling a very trendy topic for this year: low and no alcohol wines. Whether you produce 1,000 cases of wine per year or 100,000 cases […]
Voices of the Vine: Episode 19
We Made a Rosé Wine Cocktail with Jayme Henderson Release Date: July 4, 2025 In our previous episode, Jayme shared several secrets and tips for crafting fine wine cocktails. In today’s final episode of Season 1 of “Voices of the Vine,” Jayme, Virginia, and myself are going to craft one of Jayme’s signature wine cocktails. […]
Voices of the Vine: Episode 18
Cultivating Wine Cocktails with Jayme Henderson Release Date: June 20, 2025 Today’s interview with Jayme Henderson, co-owner of The Storm Cellar, shows that the road to the wine industry can be a winding one. Jayme shares with us her journey from Lakeland, FL to Hotchkiss, CO, where she and her husband Steve, produce Colorado wine. […]
Voices of the Vine: Episode 17
Wine Tasting Short: Les Lauzeraies 2023 Tavel Rosé Release Date: May 23, 2025 Our second dry rosé comes from the Tavel, France region. Known for its mouthfeel, weight, and fruit, these rosé wines are quite different from the Provence rosé wine we tasted previously. Join us as we discuss rosé wine color, how to pair […]
