Episodes: 113
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
calwinecountry@gmail.com
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Dan Berger - Wine writer and critic who also organizes the annual Dan Berger International Wine Competition.
Daedalus Howell - Journalist and media producer.
Clark Smith - Wine Terroir, Regional Differences, Wine Judging, And His Book On Winemaking.
Steve Sangiacomo - Petaluma Gap Vineyards, Chardonnay And Pinot Noir, Family Winery History, And Vineyard Management.
Jeff Mangahas - Estate Wines, Pinot Noir, Vineyard Sites, Terroir, And Winemaking Methods.
Damien Wilson - Canned Wine, Packaging, Wine Marketing, And Emerging Wine Products.
Clark Smith, Winemaker and Author
October 02, 2026
Clark Smith, winemaker, author and frequent California Wine Country guest, is back with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell. His last time on the show was this episode on April 3 of this year. Professor Damien Wilson from Sonoma State University is also with us, from the previous on-air segment. He runs the Wine Business Institute at SSU. Clark Smith has a new book coming out, called The Myth of Science: A Winemaker Recommends Repairs. He has a Substack called Confessions of a ...
Steve Sangiacomo
September 25, 2026
Steve Sangiacomo from Sangiacomo Family Wines joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. This is his first time on the show. The Sangiacomo family has been growing grapes in the Petaluma Gap area before it was identified as an AVA. They purchased their first property in 1927. The Roberts Road was planted in 1999 with about 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. They have about 20 wineries that make single vineyard wines from it. In 2016 they launched their own labe...
Jeff Mangahas, Williams Selyem
September 18, 2026
Jeff Mangahas, Williams Selyem VP of Winemaking, is back on California Wine Country with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell. The last time he was on the show was this episode in November 22, 2024. Dr. Damien Wilson is staying with us to, from the previous segment. He is the head of the Sonoma State University Wine Business Institute. The first wine tasted is a 2024 Williams Selyem Chardonnay that says “Estate” on the label. Jeff explains that it comes from one of t...
Wine Country Women · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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The publicly listed email for California Wine Country: calwinecountry@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates California Wine Country reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
California Wine Country typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established winemakers, winegrowers, winery executives, wine authors, or academic specialists with relevant industry experience. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at wineries or wine-industry organizations; A track record in winemaking or vineyard management; Published work or academic expertise in wine. Recent guests include Clark Smith, Steve Sangiacomo, and Jeff Mangahas.
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