The TallMikeWine Podcast

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It's a Wine Podcast, but NOT a Podcast all about wine...Meet Mike! He's tall, way into wine, and a former Disc Jockey. This podcast is his life rolled into one fun bundle of wine geekery, relatable conversation, many sips of wine AND laughter. Wine should be fun, right? This podcast tries to be fun. Based out of Nicholson Ranch Winery in Sonoma, California. Yes, THAT Sonoma...wine country!

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Alissa From Down on the Square...

Apr 22 2024 44 mins  
Alissa Limbocker, from Pangloss Cellars who have a tasting room in downtown Sonoma, started her life in the suburbs of Sacramento and eventually attended college and got on "the path" to what she was raised to believe was a good life. But at some point she realized something was missing. That something turned out to be wine. Hear about her "ah ha!" moment while

Sean P. Sullivan Checks in From the PNW!

Apr 02 2024 43 mins  
Another visit with the Wizard of Northwest Wine, Sean P. Sullivan! The latest news from the world of Northwest wine plus an update on Sean's website northwestwinereport.com as a subscription-based news outlet. Why is more and more journalism switching to indepedant platforms? Also, baseball season! Oh, and a couple of delicious wines are tasted...it's a good chat!Support

Walter Hamlin from Last Bottle Wines!

Mar 11 2024 56 mins  
Mike's pal Walter Hamlin was raised in the 7th Day Adventist Church, so there was NO alcohol. Surprisingly Walter has mad a career for himself in the wine business. Funny how life happens. Mike and Walter chat in the Vintner's Room at Nicholson Ranch about their time working for a small wine wholesaler in San Francisco; Walter's first gig in the bizz at one of Napa&a

On The Bus, and On The Boards w/Kyle Stoner

Dec 14 2023 46 mins  
Mike is back in the Vintner's Room, for a chat with Kyle Stoner, wine tour bus driver and stage actor! The conversation covers such diverse topics as bachelorette parties in wine country and puppet sex(!), show tunes and karaoke. The guys also taste a couple of delicious wines, and as usual, have plenty of laughs. To get on Kyle's bus, check out Platypus ToursSupport the

Vacation Time: Paso Robles! (pt 2)

Nov 28 2023 48 mins  
More driving, more great wine (and food!) and fun chats with the local wine geeks of Paso Robles. You'll feel as though you are in the passenger's seat on this road trip.Support the podcast financially click here (many thanks!!)Wanna see what it all looks like? Follow Mike on Instagram! To check in via EMAIL write to Mike on Gmail.Wineries on this episode:Nicora Winery, H

Vacation Time: Paso Robles! (pt 1)

Nov 14 2023 43 mins  
Mike packed up the microphones and headed south! His first visit to the exploding Paso Robles wine region. He talks to his fellow wine enthusiasts about the "Paso Scene" (also how to properly pronounce things), and tells you about the also very hot restaurant scene. To support the show financially CLICK HERE (thanks a lot!!) Email Mike HERE!!Look at it ALL HERE!!Wineries

Lovin' Life in Lodi w/Eliza Hess!

Oct 30 2023 39 mins  
Mike hits the road and heads east to Lodi California, not the *most* well known wine region, but there *is* lots of wine there. A chat with Eliza Hess from Lucas Winery about the 2023 vintage, what Lodi does best, how a farm girl from Illinois ended up out west and (wait for it) the TUBA! A few nice Lucas wines are tasted, too. Help support the show financially - CLICK HERE (many t

The Georgia Gypsy, Erica Sunshine Lee!

Oct 09 2023 45 mins  
Mike learns of a new musical genre, Trop Rock! A sort of "beachy" country music (Jimmy Buffett is the bench mark), and Erica Sunshine Lee is one of the leading practitioners, touring 300 dates a year. Hear how this small-town Georgia girl became a sensation, and what type of wine she likes to drink in her down time. She is a WINE lover!Coasters! Official TallMikeWine Podc

Mike Solo Sipping, and All That Jazz...

Sep 28 2023 22 mins  
Lately Mike's been pondering a certain wine label from an Italian producer, Tolaini, and their Cabernet Sauvignon "Legit". Find out why, and hear how this wine came to be, from Lia Tolaini herself, who Zooms in from Tuscany. Also, what else has been in Mike's glass of late.To help SUPPORT the show financially click here (thank you!!).How about your own set of Of

The 2nd Act of Javier de La Torre!

Aug 31 2023 49 mins  
Zooming in from Mexico City, Javier de La Torre talks to Mike about his early life, in the world of banking, finance, consulting for power plants and oil companies, and a brief foray in the fitness industry. But eventually, upon reflection what he really wanted to do was cook for people, and drink delicious wine, so he created KÜA KocinaNómada. Then came podcasting! Javier hosts