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California Wine Country

Dan Berger, Daedalus Howell

Booking Overview

A live radio-style wine program focused on California winemaking, wine regions, and the wine business, with external guests including winemakers, winegrowers, winery leaders, and wine academics. PR agencies could credibly pitch experienced wine-industry professionals, authors, and researchers with relevant expertise; booking difficulty is medium, as guests are established specialists but the show features a recurring range of industry voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 113

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

calwinecountry@gmail.com

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Host

Dan Berger - Wine writer and critic who also organizes the annual Dan Berger International Wine Competition.

Daedalus Howell - Journalist and media producer.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established winemakers, winegrowers, winery executives, wine authors, or academic specialists with relevant industry experience.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles at wineries or wine-industry organizations, A track record in winemaking or vineyard management, Published work or academic expertise in wine

Recent Guest Discussions

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.

Recent Topics

Food And Drink, Wine, Winemaking, Viticulture, Wine Regions

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
California Wine Country
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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...

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Frequently asked questions

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California Wine Country
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How do I get in touch with California Wine Country?

California Wine Country is hosted by Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell. Its publicly listed email is calwinecountry@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for California Wine Country?

The publicly listed email for California Wine Country: calwinecountry@gmail.com.

How many listeners does California Wine Country have?

Podseeker estimates California Wine Country reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for California Wine Country?

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.

How hard is it to get booked on California Wine Country?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does California Wine Country cover?

Recent episodes cover Food And Drink, Wine, Winemaking, Viticulture, and Wine Regions. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

calwinecountry@gmail.com

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