Wine Across America

Andreas Wetzel of Wetzel Estate Winery takes Wine Across America on a journey to Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Originally from Alaska, Andreas built his winery from the ground up, championing sustainable farming and leading efforts to establish the Van Duzer Corridor AVA. He shares how the region’s maritime influence shapes his wines, from a 100% Chardonnay to a bold Pinot Noir Reserve. Plus, we explore ideal pairings for Pinot Gris, Riesling, and more. Try out these wonderful Oregon wines at WetzelEstate.com

Jim Quarella & David Gardner of Bellview Winery take Wine Across America on a journey to New Jersey. Join us as we explore the history of this family-run winery, from its early days of vegetable farming to producing some of the state’s top wines. Jim & David share insights on their unique Regent and San Marco varietals, their award-winning Chardonnay, the fascinating history of wine in New Jersey, their unique tastings, and the perfect food pairings! Try out these wonderful New Jersey wines at BellviewWinery.com

Randy Hester of C.L. Butaud takes Wine Across America on a journey to Texas, now the country’s second-most visited wine region! He shares how Texas’s High Plains terroir rivals top global wine regions, why he focuses on varietals like Tempranillo and Grenache over Cabernet, what food his wine pairs best with, his legendary great-grandfather, and the passion behind his winemaking. Try out these wonderful Texas wines at CLButaud.com

Andrea Creato & Carley Razzi of Penns Woods Winery take Wine Across America on a journey to Pennsylvania. Hear the winery’s deep Italian roots, their numerous, Pennsylvania-grown varietals like Cab Franc and Chardonnay, their versatile location, the fun events they host at the winery, and their family-oriented atmosphere. Try out these wonderful Pennsylvania wines at PennsWoodsWinery.com

Marcus Miller & Travis Maple of Airfield Estates take Wine Across America on a journey to Washington’s Yakima Valley AVA. Hear their roots planting wine grapes since 1968 and operating as a winery since 2005, the over 20 varietals they produce, their winemaking process, the one-of-a-kind experience for visitors, and the vineyard’s unique, storied history - having served as an Army Air Corps flight school during World War II! Try out these wonderful Washington wines at AirfieldWines.com

Craig Hosbach & Scott Osborn of Fox Run Vineyards take Wine Across America on a journey to New York’s Finger Lakes. Hear their history making estate wines since 1989, how they produce a number of varietals in addition to the AVA’s well-known Dry Riesling, the behind-the-scenes of their family business, their unique approach to wine, and their strong focus on sustainability - they generate almost all power from solar and maintaining a growing, 4-acre butterfly & bee habitat! Try out these wonderful New York wines at FoxRunVineyards.com

Melissa Aellen of Linganore Wines and Simple Theory Wine Co. and Rachel Lipman of Loew Vineyards take Wine Across America on a journey to Maryland. Longtime friends Melissa & Rachel share how Maryland’s winegrowing has evolved, what makes their wines unique, the unbelievable history behind the wine, what they drink when they hang out together, and the rewarding nature of working in their respective, multigenerational family businesses. Try out these wonderful Maryland wines at LinganoreWines.com, SimpleTheoryWines.com, and LoewVineyards.net

Welcome to Wine Across America! In this episode, Chris Pearmund & Mark Ward of Effingham Manor, Pearmund Cellars, and Vint Hill Craft Winery take Wine Across America on a journey to Virginia. Chris & Mark toast to how they got into winemaking, give a behind-the-scenes look at their operations, talk the history & military ties at their wineries, discuss the changing landscape of wine & restaurants, and share what makes Virginia - the birthplace of wine in America - a unique wine-producing state. Try out these wonderful Virginia wines at EffinghamManor.com, PearmundCellars.com, and VintHillCraftWinery.com

When you think of American wines, do California, Oregon, and Washington pop into your head? How about states like New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia? Welcome to Wine Across America, where we invite you to experience wines from all 50 states - yes, 50! We’re dedicated to educating wine lovers about the amazing wines being produced across the country, featuring engaging interviews with winery owners, winemakers, and wine industry experts. In this Trailer, meet your hosts, Sandra Guibord & Alan Kraft. Sandra is a leading wine expert, author, and educator, and Alan is a highly-experienced and award-winning direct-to-consumer marketing expert and co-founder of Bin 113. Follow or Subscribe to Wine Across America on your favorite podcast platform, leave a rating or review to toast the show, and Subscribe on YouTube @WineAcrossAmerica for the video versions