Fine Wine Confidential Podcast

A Virginia-wine focused show where Fred Reno spotlights the people, decisions, and turning points that shaped modern winemaking in the Old Dominion—especially the Norton grape. It’s a strong platform for wine industry voices looking to explain craft, culture, and business realities to an engaged niche audience.

Winery owners, winemakers, and viticulturists (Virginia-focused, often industry leaders with deep operational/craft experience). Potentially also policy/industry stakeholders tied to wine distribution and trade rules.

Led a Virginia winery or vineyard program, Recognized winemaking/viticulture expertise (awards, media coverage, or significant production impact), Contributed to industry growth efforts or advocacy around wine distribution/trade, Authored/led notable Norton or Virginia varietal initiatives