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The eldest son of Nicholson Ranch owner/winemaker Deepak Gulrajani (a multiple-time guest on the podcast), Zander, is now the Assistant Winemaker at the Ranch! He's got great stories of growing up on the property and in Sonoma, how the family name became Nicholson, driving a Rolls Royce to his prom, and also the devastating effect the 2017 wildfires had on he and his family. He also has one of the most infectious laughs you'll ever hear. Oh, and Cooper the winery dog makes a cameo.

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Wines discussed this episode:

2023 Pala "Soprasole" Vermentino di Sardegna

2016 Keenan Cabernet Franc, Spring Mountain District

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Fabiano Ramaci is making Amarone-style wines in Sonoma. Amarone is Mike's favorite Italian wine. Of course he had to have him on the podcast! It's a great conversation about Fabiano's Italian heritage and growing up in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, the restaurant business, and the usual chattering about some very tasty wines!

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Wines discussed this episode:

2024 Mora Estate Rosato, Sonoma County

2019 Mora Estate Valpo, Sonoma County

2016 Mora Estate Valporone, Sonoma County

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Bay Area native Brian Kulich started working in restaurants as a teen, and eventually worked in, and ran wine programs for Michelin Starred hot spots! Then Covid came and a dream of owning his own wine brand became a reality. Hear about the genesis of Brian David Wines, the state of the business, and find out about "purse wine". It's a fun chat.

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Wines discussed this episode:

2021 Vangone Marsanne, Napa Valley

2023 Lish Wines Pinot Noir, Calesa Vineyard, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma

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