Best Dan Vaughn Podcasts (2025)

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Ferragosto with Dan Berger and Harry Duke 48:55

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Ventura Smalley, Harry Duke, Cathy Ratto and Dan Berger. Dan Berger and Harry Duke are in the studio together on California Wine Country today on the Italian holiday of Ferragosto. Our expected guest was not available. California Wine Country is brought to you by the 40th annual WineSong! Ferragosto is the Italian holiday celebrated on August 15th.…

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Michael Browne 44:04

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Winemaker Michael Browne is our guest on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Daedalus Howell is sitting in for Steve Jaxon today. Michael has brought a few wines today. The first pour is a 2020 Santa Rita Hills, made under his Cirq label. It his is focus on Russian River. His other brand, Chev, focuses on all the west coast, fr…

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Rex Pickett, Author, plus Trevor Durling from BV 56:18

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Today’s pre-show guest is Rex Pickett, author of Sideways. The main show guest is Trevor Durling, Winemaker from BV, Beaulieu Vineyard. This show was recorded on August 9, 2017 eight years ago. Due to a technical glitch, there is no recording of the live show recorded today, August 1, 2025. So for our podcast listeners, we offer this jewel of a Hig…

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Trecini Winery, Kyle Cameron & Gianna Fugazi 42:24

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Kyle Cameron and Gianna Fugazi of Trecini Winery are our first-time guests on California Wine Country with Daedalus Howell in for Steve Jaxon, and with Dan Berger. Kyle is a seventh generation Russian River Valley farmer. They are farming grapes now. He and his wife Christina bought Trecini Winery in order to get more involved in the rest of the wi…

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Darryl Miller, Dehlinger Winery

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Darryl Miller from Dehlinger Winery is back on California Wine Country today with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. He has been on the show before, the last time was this episode, last summer. This is the 50th anniversary of Dehlinger Winery. Darryl has known the family for forty years. Tom Dehlinger was a biochemist and got the wine bug. He studied wine…

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Vaughn Duffy Wines 51:39

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Matt Duffy from Vaughn Duffy Wines joins Steve Jaxon, Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country today. Daedalus Howell is also in. He is doing an hour every weekday from 2 to 3 PM on Wine Country Radio. Vaughn Duffy specializes in Pinot Noir. They make 8 or 10 Pinot Noir wines from Russian River Valley and Petaluma Gap. Their tastin…

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Domaine Della 29:20

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David Hejl from Domaine Della is our guest on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Blair Hardman is also in the studio today. The Domaine Della winery is named after David’s mother, Della. David used to be the CEO and general manager for Kosta Browne. He worked for Kosta Browne winery after they were sold to new owners. He was e…

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Daedalus Howell joins Steve, Dan and Melissa Galliani 43:59

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Dan, Melissa and Deadalus. Melissa Galliani and Daedalus Howell are our guests on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger today. Melissa Galliani is the GM of Wine Country Radio. Deadalus Howell is the editor of the North Bay Bohemian and some other local publications. He is also a frequent guest on The Drive with the Boho Buzz, a r…

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AOA Interview | Bobby Jamieson talks about being Mark Dever's assistant, how to mentor future pastors, and writing for 9Marks 39:28

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Treg and Bobby go into the Biblical reasons to have pastoral interns. Bobby talks about how to have an intern for minimal money, what to do with an intern, and how to mentor while still being an assistant pastor. Treg's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Ministering-Middle-Becoming-Assistant-Pastor/dp/1632967464 Treg's Website: https://tregspicer.com/ Tr…

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Alto Adige Wines with Don Chigazola 50:11

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Wine importer Don Chigazola is back on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger, with newly arrived wines from Alto Adige. His company Chigazola Merchants brings small lots of carefully selected wines from small family producers in many different regions of Italy. Steve Jaxon describes what he does as “…the coolest job in the world.”…

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Puppione Family Wines plus Pizza from PizzaLeah 42:06

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Leah Scurto and Chris Puppione. Chris Puppione from Puppione Family Wines joins Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country today. Leah Scurto from PizzaLeah is also here, and she brought several different pizzas. We will try some pizza and wine pairings. Chris Puppione starts telling the story of the family winery. He had worked in wine …

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Small Vines Wines with Paul Sloan 44:54

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Dan and Paul from Small Vines. Paul Sloan from Small Vines Wines joins Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country. Daedalus Howell also joins us today. Small Vines Wines makes “world class wines of distinction.” Paul grew up in Sonoma County on a 250-acre horse and cattle ranch, on the eastern side of Santa Rosa. He worked in restaurants…

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Deodora Wine 44:42

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Erica, Judy & Doug. Doug Mryglod, Judy Phillips and Erica Stancliff from Deodora Wine are our guests with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country. Daedalus Howell is also in the studio today. This is the first time that Doug and Judy have been on the show for Deodora Estate Vineyards. Erica Stancliff has been on CWC before on this epi…

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Papapietro-Perry 50:33

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Steve, Ben, Yolanda and Olli. Ben Papapietro and his wife Yolanda join Steve Jaxon on California Wine Country. Dan Berger is away today, visiting the Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival, which we talked about on this episode two weeks ago. Ben is a co-founder of the Papapietr0-Perry winery. This is Ben and Yolanda’s first time on CWC. Ben Papapietr…

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AOA Interview | Chris Parrish talks about how it was to follow Pastor Hershael York as pastor 39:44

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Chris Parrish has been the senior pastor at Buck Run Baptist Church for one hear. He talks to Treg about how Pastor York set up him to succeed.By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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Bettina from Laurel Glen Vineyard 42:14

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Bettina from Laurel Glen Vineyard is our guest on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Bettina’s father Peter M. F. Sichel recently passed away at 102. He was an old friend of Dan Berger who credits him with great contributions to winemaking, in Germany and in the US. Dan wrote a review of Peter’s book called “The Secrets of My …

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Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival 2025 6:34

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Barbara Barrielle Barbara Barrielle calls in to California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger to talk about the Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival 2025 coming May 16-18. She was a guest on CWC last January on this episode when the Anderson Valley Winegrowers were promoting the International White Wine Festival in February. The Pinot Noir…

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Iron Horse Vineyards’ Joy Sterling 40:28

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Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards is our guest today on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Joy has been on California Wine Country before, on this episode of Sept. 27, 2017. Clark Wolf is sticking around from the previous segment to talk about the Northern California Public Media Awards that are coming back on May 10. Thi…

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Nolan Jones from Lava Cap Winery 44:23

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Nolan Jones, winemaker at Lava Cap Winery, is our guest today on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Lava Cap Winery is located in the Sierra Foothills, in Placerville. It is two hours due east of Napa and Sonoma. Dan Berger says that Sierra Foothills makes great wines but there are differences between the different regions. Th…

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Dan Barwick on Moving Back to England 46:19

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Dan Barwick joins Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country this week to talk about his impending return to England. He has been on CWC several times in recent years, the last time was this episode last August. He is one of the founders and the winemaker for Trecini Winery. They made their first Sauvignon Blanc in 1999. Dan has brought …

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Nuggets fire Mike Malone + End of Season Fantasy Awards 59:18

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(1:20) – Top Headlines: Nuggets fire Mike Malone and GM Calvin Booth, assessing the Suns disappointing season, Bobby Portis returns to Bucks, Luka Doncic returns to Dallas (19:50) – More News & Notes: Brandon Podziemski’s hot streak, Jonathan Kuminga’s future with the Warriors, Jaylen Wells’ scary ending to his rookie season (30:40) – End of Season…

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Cartograph Wines Alan Baker 43:06

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Dan Berger, Alan Baker. Cartograph Wines co-founder Alan Baker is back with us on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. His last time on the show was this episode in April of 2024, almost one year ago. Cartograph is a label known for small-lot elegant Pinot Noir, Rieslings and sparkling wines as well, from Russian River Valley an…

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AOA Interview | Joe Carter - Associate Pastor at McClean Bible Church with David Platt 45:05

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Pastor Joe shares how being an assistant pastor is his third career and how his life experience has shaped the way he thinks about being an assistant pastor. Links: Treg’s Book - https://bit.ly/43F2ag8 Scheduling Software - https://calendly.com/ Pastor Joe’s article on assistant pastors - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/associate-pastor-…

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Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry did what?! + Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball season in review 1:03:48

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(1:00) – Top Headlines: Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry make history Tuesday night, Timberwolves and Pistons suspension fallout, Kevin Durant suffers ankle injury (16:30) – More News & Notes: Knicks PG injuries, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II near return to Mavs, fallout of Taylor Jenkins’ firing in Memphis (31:15) – Buying/Selling: Can Nic Claxt…

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Tariffs and Wine: Adverse Effects on the Industry 18:50

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Dan Berger. California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger today includes Dan’s thoughts about tariffs and wine sales. This continues some of the subject matter he discussed on this episode of CWC three weeks ago. Dan Berger begins by describing an online newsletter and Substack called Fermentations, written by Tom Wark. Dan says it has th…

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Damian Lillard injured, Anthony Davis’ return + Top-50 status for Coby White in 2025-26? 50:53

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(0:50) – Top Headlines: Damian Lillard out indefinitely, Jayson Tatum injures ankle, Anthony Davis returns to Mavs lineup, Stephen Curry injury timeline + Who has the best case for Defensive Player of the Year? (23:00) – Buying/Selling: Can Coby White be a Top-50 player in 2025-26? (26:30) – Rookie Report: Analyzing Kel’el Ware and Ryan Dunn’s rece…

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Cal Star Cellars, Rick Davis 32:25

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Dan Berger and Rick Davis. Rick Davis, winemaker and owner Cal Star Cellars, joins Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country. This is Rick’s first time on CWC although we have taked about his wines before. Dan Berger says that Rick is not personally well-known because he does not promote himself. He is too busy in the winery. Rick tells…

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Domantas Sabonis, Trey Murphy headline key injuries + Dynasty appeal with players in the NCAA Tournament 47:13

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(3:00) – Top Headlines: Domantas Sabonis sidelined for over a week, Trey Murphy and Paul George lost for season, LeBron begins on-court workouts after injury (11:15) – More News & Notes: Jalen Brunson reportedly out at least 2 more weeks, Anthony Davis begins road to return (17:30) – Rookie Report: Zaccharie Risacher’s dynasty value (22:10) – Buyin…

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Evan Damiano, Marchelle Wines winemaker 54:07

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Evan Damiano, Marchelle Wines winemaker, is back on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. His last time on CWC was this episode on May 31, 2024. Evan started in January 2021 volunteering with Greg La Follette and has risen all the way to the rank of winemaker now. Greg is one of the most famous winemakers around. He has worked in…

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LeBron James, Jalen Brunson injury fallout + Naji Marshall headlines “Silly Season” targets 45:29

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(1:00) – Top Headlines: Jalen Williams sidelined, state of the Lakers after LeBron and Jaxon Hayes injuries, Kristaps Porzingis’ murky timeline to return (8:15) – More News & Notes: Impact of Jalen Brunson’s injury on Knicks, Jonathan Kuminga’s pending return this week (14:45) – Rookie Report: Kyshawn George steps up for the Wizards (18:00) – Sched…

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Wine News with Dan Berger 37:30

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Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Steve Jaxon talks about wine news with Dan Berger on California Wine Country today, since our expected guest was a last-minute scratch. Dan has brought a Tendu from Matthaisson in Napa Valley, made from Cortese grapes. It is a common wine in Piedmont, the province of north-western Italy, whose capital is Torino. American…

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LeBron Reaches 50k Points, Kyrie Irving’s Season-Ending Injury + Tyrese Haliburton and Others Trending Up for the Fantasy Playoffs 55:23

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(1:00) – Top Headlines: LeBron reach 50k point mark as Lakers continue to surge, Kyrie Irving lost for season with knee injury, Anthony Davis’s chances of being shut down, Joel Embiid official done for the season as 76ers spiral continues (13:30) – More News & Notes: Impact of Karl-Anthony Towns’ absence from Knicks, Jalen Suggs done for the season…

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Tom Gendall, winemaker at Cline Family Cellars 46:38

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Tom Gendall, winemaker at Cline Family Cellars is our guest on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Cline Family Cellars has been featured on this show before, most recently when Fred Cline and his daughter Hillary Cline were on this episode on January 4, 2023. Tom Gendall from Cline Family Cellars is our guest on California Win…

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Buying or Selling LaMelo Ball, Kyrie Irving, Lauri Markkanen, and Others before the Trade Deadline + Luka Doncic’s Triple-Double vs Mavs 45:45

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(1:30) – Top Headlines: Luka Doncic notches triple-double vs former team, analyzing P.J. Washington and Max Christie, making sense of Joel Embiid’s injury as the 76ers continue to struggle (11:00) – More News & Notes: Spurs trends after Victor Wembanyama’s injury, Fred VanVleet’s return impacting Amen Thompson’s production, Payton Pritchard’s role …

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Dennis Hill from Langhart-Hill Wines 46:25

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Dan and Dennis Dennis Hill, co-founder of Langhart & Hill Wines joins Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country today. The last time he was on California Wine Country was this episode in September of 2023. The first tasting is a 2023 Chardonnay. While a lot of California Chards are the heavy oaky buttery ML style, this is different. It …

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Luka Doncic’s Minutes Restriction, Waiver Wire Targets this Week + MVP, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player Debates 40:21

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(0:50) – Top Headlines: All-Star Weekend Takeaways, Luka Doncic remains on a minutes restriction, Mark Williams and LaMelo Ball expected back for Hornets, Trail Blazers await the return of Scoot Henderson, Jerami Grant, and Robert Williams III (16:45) – Scheduling Breakdown: Intrigue with Moussa Diabate, Stephon Castle, Bol Bol, and other streaming…