A Day Out With the Reeds in Woodinville!

Send Mike a message (click here)A chat with Vince Anter, the host of a very popular YouTube show, V is for Vino! It's  "all about wine" and more! Each episode covers travel and wine history of a different region of the world, and he's been all over. Vince talks about developing the show, growing up in Cleveland, his drive to become a professional musician, how he got into wine, how it all evolved into V is for Vino! Find it on YouTube. You want pictures to go along with the sound? Follow Mike on Instagram! He's getting better and better making REELS!Want some "official" Podcast Coasters? Drop Mike an email.Wines from this episode:2023 Iago's Wine Chinuri, Kartli2018 Bibi Graetz "Testamatta", ToscanaSupport the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!

Send Mike a message (click here)Mike's Pacific Northwest road trip continues and finds him in the Wine Meca of Woodinville Washington, just north of Seattle, with his good friends Karin and Jeff Reed. They swirl, sniff, sip and talk about life! Find out why Woodinville is called Woodinville! Hear how a true Oakland A's fan feels about their move to Vegas.See behind the scenes on Mike's Instagram! Send Mike an email!Wineries visited:Mark RyanLong ShadowsFidelitasSupport the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!

Send Mike a message (click here)Back in his HOME town with his High School pal Tammy, Mike takes the podcast back to SODO Seattle, and West Seattle. Great chats about "life" and wine!Check out the Instagram Reel all about the day! And follow Mike on Instagram so you don't miss out!Send Mike an email!Wineries Visited:Nine HatsSleight of HandDarbySupport the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!

Send Mike a message (click here)Mike's on vacation! And tasting wine in the Yakima Valley. This episode comes from JB Neufeld winery in Zillah. Mike chats with (J)ustin and (B)rooke Neufeld, husband and wife winery owners. Find out how it all happened to them, they were college sweethearts! Find out why they named the town Zillah. Mike talks about his radio days at "Yakima's HOME of Rock and Roll". Also tasting notes on a couple of JB Neufeld wines. The conversation is a good one!Follow Mike on Instagram to SEE behind the scenes!Email Mike for "official" TallMikeWine Podcast coasters!!Check out JB Neufeld HEREWines Discussed This Episode:2025 JB Neufeld Sauvignon Blanc (from tank)2023 Counoise, Ciel Du Cheval, Red MountainSupport the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!

Send Mike a message (click here)A wide-ranging conversation with Rex Pickett, the author of Sideways! Yes, the novel, which became one of the most loved wine movies ever. How did it make it to the big screen? What other adventures has Miles (the main character) had - hear about the sequels, and about Rex's interesting life! Plus delicious wines are tasted, and many laughs are had.Buy Rex's books HERE!See all the pics HERE!!Email Mike HERE!!! (you want coasters, don't you???)Wines tasted this episode:2021 Mark Ryan "Numbskull", Columbia Valley2017 Two Hands "Lily's Garden" Shiraz, McLaren ValeSupport the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!

Send Mike a message (click here)Karen MacNeil wrote the WINE BIBLE in 2001, and since then it's gone on to sell a million copies, and been revised a couple of times. So, obviously, Karen is someone a LOT of people look to for knowledge about wine. It's "the bible" right? She and Mike talk about how Karen began her journey in wine, how she tastes particular wines, Mike's fascination with wine bottles and their shapes, and of course they do some tasting! Wanna *see* the action? Follow Mike on Instagram, to keep up on the wines he's drinking, food he's eating and more! And feel free to check in via email, ask a question, or just get your own set of "official" TallMikeWine Podcast coasters, drop a line!Wines Discussed This Episode:2022 Domaine Grosbois Chinon La Cuisine de ma Mère, Loire Valley2012 Six Sigma Cabernet Saugignon Else's Vineyard, Lake CountySupport the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!

Send Mike a message (click here)Mike's Canadian pal, Amy Tyler hops on a Zoom call to talk about BOOKS! Amy hosts the Redfern Book Review Podcast and has a lineup of good reads for the summer. Some good wines are sipped, and there's also a very detailed explanation about the differences between white wine, pink wine, red wine, and even orange wine!Are you following Mike on Instagram? Get on it!! How about some "official" TallMikeWine Podcast coasters? Send an email with your address and Mike will send you a stack!Wines discussed this episode:2024 Saintly, The Good Rosé, Brittish Columbia2020 Tolaini Cabernet Sauvignon "Legit", IGT ToscanaBooks discussed:The Wedding People by Alison EspachTable for Two by Amor TowlesReal Americans by Rachel KhongFortune Favors the Dead by Susan Jane WrightPodcasts discussed:Monica Lewinsky - ReclaimingFail Better with David DuchovnySupport the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!

Send Mike a message (click here)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, 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.Support the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!

Send Mike a message (click here)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!Take a look behind the scenes by following Mike on Instagram! Want your own set of "official" TallMikeWine Podcast coasters??? Drop an email HERE. Mike would love to hear from you!Wines discussed this episode:2024 Mora Estate Rosato, Sonoma County2019 Mora Estate Valpo, Sonoma County2016 Mora Estate Valporone, Sonoma CountyBUY the wines here: Mora Estate WebsiteSupport the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!

Send Mike a message (click here)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. You listen to the show, but do you have the "Official" Coasters? Drop Mike an email and he'll send you a set. Be sure to follow along on Instagram for peeks behind the scenes.Wines discussed this episode:2021 Vangone Marsanne, Napa Valley2023 Lish Wines Pinot Noir, Calesa Vineyard, Petaluma Gap, SonomaPodcast Recommendation: Pivot PodcastSupport the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!