Best Jose Ramos Podcasts (2025)

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229: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 220 – Master of Wine & Founder of Fine Vintage, James Cluer 32:12

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My guest on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast is one of the busiest people in the wine industry. The guest: Master of Wine, James Cluer. James and his company Fine Vintage is involved in wine education, luxury tours, helping people find jobs in the wine world and he specializes in assisting new wineries. Appreciated Jame…

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228: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 219 – Deborah Cox, Canadian Music Hall of Famer AND winemaker 21:12

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Had a great time interviewing Canadian Music Hall of Famer and 3-time Juno Winner Deborah Cox on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast! Deborah has partnered with Chateau Margilliere, located in Provence, France to create her own Rosé, Kazaisu. Named after her three children this project is a labour of love from someone who …

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227: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 218 – John Giannini, Winemaker for Mount Veeder Winery 37:01

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The 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Podcast' is on one hell of a Napa Valley run! My guest, John Giannini, is the Winemaker for Mount Veeder Winery. This winery has been making classic Mountain Napa Valley Cabernet sauvignon since the early 1970's. Thrilled to learn more about this historic winery.…

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226: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 217 – Edouard Kressmann, the Deputy Technical Director at Château Latour-Martillac 33:15

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The Podcast is headed to the famed Bordeaux appellation of Pessac-Leognan. My guest is Edouard Kressmann, the Deputy Technical Director at Château Latour-Martillac.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

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EPISODE 178: CHOPPIN ITUP WITH CHARLIE 2:13:52

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225: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 216 – João Maria Portugal Ramos, winemaker for João Portugal Ramos Group 34:17

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The latest Podcast is headed to Portugal where I sat down with winemaker João Maria Portugal Ramos. We discuss his legendary father João Portugal Ramos, one of the most important people in the world of Portuguese wine, all things about the Alentejo region and just a solid overview of the Portuguese wine scene. Side note: If you can find his Marquês…

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EPISODE 177: SCRATCH THAT ITCH 1:06:35

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224: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 215 – Etude Senior Winemaker & General Manager Jon Priest 30:30

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Loved my interview with Etude Senior Winemaker & General Manager Jon Priest. Etude is one of the preeminent Pinot Noir producers in California. This was such a fun Pinot masterclass with a winemaker who has been working with this "very, very needy" grape for over 25 years.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

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EPISODE 176: FAKE LIPS, BAD PRIORITIES 44:41

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223: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 214 – Amici Cellars Lead Winemaker Tony Biagi 35:09

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With the Fourth of July just around the corner no better time to celebrate one of my favourite Napa Cabernet Sauvignon producers, Amici Cellars. My guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine and Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast is their Lead Winemaker Tony Biagi. The interview ranges from just how different Napa Valley is today versus when he started work…

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EPISODE 175: SKIP THE BUNS 1:24:20

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By Jose Ramos

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222: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 213 – Carolyn Hurst, Westcott Vineyards President & Co-Founder 52:14

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Wait, is the main reason Westcott Vineyards exists in our lives is because the owners, Carolyn and Grant don’t like to golf??? Okay that may be a wee bit overly simplistic BUT it is part of the story. Check out my interview with Carolyn Hurst, Westcott Vineyards President & Co-Founder where we go into the whole story of this Niagara based winery.…

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EPISODE 174: 2025 ICE RIOTS, DEPORTATIONS, AND FLAG BURNING! 1:29:58

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By Jose Ramos

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221: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 212 – José Pariente CEO Ignacio Prieto Pariente 27:30

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It’s World Verdejo Day! It’s that special time of year for people who enjoy this acidic/fresh Spanish white wine with that unique combination of fresh stone fruit, fennel notes and a herby finish. One of my favourite producers is José Pariente. From their entry level wines to their older oak influenced versions they know there way around Verdejo. M…

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220: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 211 – Mariate Sanz, Winemaker for Bodega Campo Eliseo 25:39

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World Verdejo Day is coming on Friday! In honour of this day, I sat down with Mariate Sanz a winemaker for Bodega Campo Eliseo. We chatted about her early days making wine in Rueda, what she looks for in classic Verdejo and working with famed winemaker François Lurton.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

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219: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 210 – Dean Stoyka, Head winemaker for Stratus Vineyards 41:16

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In Part II of my “All Things Stratus Vineyards” I’m joined by head winemaker Dean Stoyka. Just like J.L. Groux, Dean’s wine journey was also heavily influenced by his father. Great sitting down with the man behind some of Ontario’s most consistent high-end wines.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

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218: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 209 – Wine Legend, J-L Groux from Stratus Vineyards 33:07

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Thrilled to have had the chance to sit down with one of the Ontario wine legends, J-L Groux from Stratus Vineyards. Loved hearing Groux’s stories from family trips to Loire buying wine barrels as a child to having the freedom of making the wines he loves in Niagara.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

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Episode 26- The Bestest Everest 2:03:17

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Hey Creeps, guess who's back... Surprise episode! Brought to you by the Yeti and Nepali folklore... But no, seriously. Our return was galvanized by the incredible feat that friend of the podcast, truest fan, and resource of knowledge will be completing; her first marathon near Mount Everest! Cheyenne, you rockstar you! We hope our episode scares yo…

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217: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 208 – Luke Marquis, the Global Sales Director for Mollydooker Wines 43:33

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The wine podcast is finally "going" to Australia! My guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast is Luke Marquis, the Global Sales Director for Mollydooker Wines. This interview is really more about family that it is about wine. Luke's parents Sarah and Sparky Marquis started this winery two decades ago and their story of…

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216: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 207 – Part II with Ilya and Nadia Senchuk from Leaning Post Wines 37:30

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In the exciting conclusion of my interview with the owners/winemakers for Leaning Post Wines, Ilya and Nadia Senchuk, we pick up the interview about what the toughest moments were in those early years. So much fun talking giving birth while hunting for Syrah, speeding tickets and some fantastic Cabernet Franc.…

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215: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 206 – Part I with Ilya and Nadia Senchuk from Leaning Post Wines 38:53

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My interview with Leaning Post Winery Co-Founders Ilya and Nadia Senchuk went so well that I had to split it up into two parts. In Part One: Their origin story which is more about love and trust than about tannins and full-bodied Chardonnay. Nadia and Ilya are passionate, unapologetic winemakers whose portfolio can be found in Michelin Star restaur…

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EPISODE 173: 100 CHOLOS VS 1 GORILLA 1:02:57

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By Jose Ramos

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214: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 205 – Vadim Chelekhov, Head Winemaker for Palatine Hills Estate Winery 57:32

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The wine podcast is back! (Apologies for my horrible voice!!!) Winemaker Vadim Chelekhov is back for his second appearance. Vadim is the head winemaker for Niagara winery, Palatine Hills Estate Winery. I was shocked about the consistent quality of these big, bold Bordeaux blends! Vadim is that passionate winemaker who makes everything from aromatic…

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EPISODE 172: LAVA CHICKEN 1:34:10

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By Jose Ramos

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EPISODE 171: TODAY, I GOT TIME CUZ! 1:06:05

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EPISODE 170: PIZZA CON KATSUP, MOSTAZA, Y MAYOSA 1:24:07

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213: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 204 – Wine writer, influencer & photographer, Paige Comrie 34:10

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On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I’m joined by wine writer/storyteller/photographer and influencer Paige Comrie. We discuss her big risk going from the world of business to going off on her own into the wide world of wine. A fun/thoughtful conversation with someone with a passion for communicating all the joy …

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EPISODE 169: TOPIC JAMBALAYA 1:34:58

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212: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 203 – Ludovic Dervin, Senior Winemaker and General Manager for Stags' Leap Winery 35:05

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My guest on the "Matt Talks Wine and Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast is Ludovic Dervin, the Senior Winemaker and General Manager for Stags' Leap Winery. We trace his wine journey form growing up in Champagne to making high end Cabernet Sauvignon to such a historic California winey.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

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211: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 202 – Hidden Bench Estate Winery winemaker Alex Baines. 40:42

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Part II of my Hidden Bench Estate Winery interviews is with their winemaker, Alex Baines. We chat about the scariest moment of a harvest, why does Duck go so well with Pinot and the powerful role that fate played in his wine journey. I got to try their unique 100% Malbec along with their award winning Pinot's. Not a bad pairing as I got to learn mo…

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EPISODE 168: ITALIAN BEEF 1:09:01

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210: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 201 – Harald Thiel, Vigneron and Proprietor for Hidden Bench Estate Winery 41:13

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I can't believe it took me this long to finally sit down with the good people of Hidden Bench Estate Winery. Part I is with Harald Thiel, the Vigneron and Proprietor for Hidden Bench. (Translation: Harold is the owner and plays a big part in the growing for his grapes and the final decisions on the wines of Hidden Bench) In over 200 episodes no one…

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EPISODE 167: LEMME SEE YOUR WAR FACE! 1:30:05

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By Jose Ramos

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209: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 200 – Miroki Tong, Wine Writer/Wine Podcast Co-Host ('Tasting Together with Miroki Tong & Andre Proulx') 57:01

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On the latest 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast I'm joined by wine writer and wine podcast host Miroki Tong. I admire her crazy work ethic level when it comes to all her projects and the passion she has for all aspects of the wine world. Not a shock at all how much fun our conversation was.…

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208: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 199 – Kurtis Ogasawara, the Director of Wine Making for Robert Mondavi 30:35

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The Podcast is heading to arguably the most important winery in North America, Robert Mondavi. My guest is the Kurtis Ogasawara, the Director of Wine Making for Mondavi.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

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EPISODE 166: EDGARS, HUELGAS, Y HUEVOS! 1:35:05

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207: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 198 – John MacPherson, The Macallan Brand Specialist for Eastern Canada 36:07

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If I'm going to deviate from wine I may as well explore one of the most iconic single malt Scotch whiskies, The Macallan. My guest is John MacPherson the Brand Specialist for Eastern Canada. Had the pleasure of tasting Macallan TIME : SPACE Collection, a limited release celebrating their 200th anniversary. I have never been a big spirits fan but it…

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206: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 197 - Sommelier for Pearl Morrisette 43:39

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The Podcast continues it's preview of the upcoming Best Ontario Sommelier Competition (BOSC) with finalist Matthew Landry. Matthew is the Sommelier for the Michelin Star Restaurant Pearl Morissette and has twice finished as a finalist for the Best Sommelier of Canada. I love wine competitions especially from the perspective of some of Canada's best…

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205: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 196 - Christian Perreault Hamel, Wine Director for Harbour Sixty & Co-founder of Pelican Wine Imports 45:33

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With the Best Ontario Sommelier Competition (BOSC) coming up my guest is one of the finalists Christian Perreault Hamel. Christian is the Wine Director for famed steakhouse Harbour Sixty Toronto and is the Co-founder of Pelican Wine Imports. We discuss what the preparation is like for a high stakes wine competition and how it differs from getting r…

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204: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 195 - James Peden, Director of Operations, Liberty Entertainment Group 40:08

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James Peden, the Director of Operations for Liberty Entertainment Group is back for his second appearance. Bovine Wine Club is a brand-new private wine club opening up in Toronto. It is brought to you by the same people behind Don Alfonso, Blueblood Steakhouse, Cibo Wine Bar and so many other wine forward restaurants. What I appreciate the most abo…

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203: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 194 - Award winning wine writer Natalie MacLean 53:21

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My guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast is Four-Time James Beard Foundation Journalism Award winner Natalie MacLean. In my near 200 episodes this interview is the most serious I have been a part of. We discuss excessive drinking, dealing with divorce and her darkest days back in 2012 when her entire career was on t…

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EPISODE 165: PROSTATE MASSAGE AND CHILL 1:15:09

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202: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 193 - International Olive Oil Expert Fil Bucchino, founder of Abandoned Grove 39:08

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On the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast my guest is International Olive Oil Expert Fil Bucchino. His company Abandoned Grove is all about rejuvenating and sustaining thousands of olive trees all over Florence. What a fascinating conversation with a man who went from the music industry to producing and protecting high end ol…

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201: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 192 - Head Winemaker Rob Power + Assistant Winemaker Yvonne Irvin from Creekside Estate Winery 50:48

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On the latest Wine Podcast Matt is joined by the remarkable winemaking team of Head Winemaker Rob Power and Assistant Winemaker Yvonne Irvin from Creekside Estate Winery, located in the Beamsville Bench, Niagara. Creekside produces some of the best Ontario Syrah's and their entry level Syrah is one of the best value Canadian wines. Been a fan of th…

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200: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 191 - Wine Novelist Steven Laine 36:51

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On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I’m joined by wine novelist Steven Laine. His latest book ‘Jupiter’s Blood’ is a fast-paced wine thriller that is part ‘Da Vinci Code’ and part Decanter Magazine. You don’t need to be a wine expert to enjoy this hard to put down novel.…

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EPISODE 164: ELECTION RANT WITH CHARLIE 1:04:22

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EPISODE 163: WE'Z BACK! 1:21:40

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199: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 190 - Graham Rennie, Founder/CEO of Niagara Custom Crush Studio + COO & Head Winemaker Kevin Panagapka 42:36

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One of the coolest developments in the Ontario wine scene is the creation & growth of Niagara Custom Crush Studio. Started in 2022 it is part production facility to help small independent winemakers make/sell their wine and a kick ass wine bar in the middle of Niagara wine country. My guests on the Podcast is Graham Rennie, Founder and CEO of Niaga…

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198: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 189 - Melissa Devore, President of Amici Cellars 30:17

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Meet Melissa Devore, the president of Amici Cellars, a powerhouse of a winery located in Napa! Melissa went from graduating Rice University with a Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry degree to working with wineries in Chili to now heading up an iconic California winery. She's my guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podca…