Nine One Wine Podcast

Episode 54 is a treat with special guest Cathy Corison. The group enjoyed a 2021 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon while reviewing the February 2025 and February 1995 St. Helena Police Log. Highlights is the episode include sustainability, Cathy’s journey as a winemaker, confusing bumper stickers and insights on the future of Napa Valley. Enjoy this wonderful episode to bring in the May flowers.

Episode 53 brings Nine One Wine Podcast listeners into spring with very special guest, the renaissance woman of wine, Amanda McCrossin. Tune in to hear her journey from being a sommelier at Press to having more than half a million followers on social media platforms. The January 2015 and January 2025 St. Helena Police Logs were reviewed while enjoying a collection of delicious wines including a 2013 Ravenswood Zinfandel from Monte Rosso Vineyard. The group enjoyed 2023 Morisoli Vineyard and Whitehall Lane Premiere Napa Valley lot and a 1990 Whitehall Lane Morisoli Vineyard. To mix up the wine the group enjoyed Iwa Sake, something different and exciting. Highlights of episode include a great Zinfandel conversation, nuisance of leaf blowers, Charleston restaurants, Costco and Premiere Napa Valley. Enjoy this episode filled with incredible wine and even better conversation.

Episode 52 dives in with the walking encyclopedia of Napa Valley, Dave Thompson. The St. Helena police logs from December 2023 and December 2006 were shared over some delicious wine. The group sipped on a surprise varietal and a delightful bottle of 2021 Sonnenfrost Dry Riesling.  Episode highlights include stories of Dave’s world travels, his extensive winery knowledge and some laughable local crime. Tune in for an episode that will awaken every listeners wanderlust.

Episode 53 kicks off 2025 with Johnnie White on his inaugural podcast. A man that wears many hats including cattle man, firefighter, and vineyard manager. The January 2024 police log was reviewed while sipping on a classic Mumm DVX sparkling wine and a special bottle of Bevan Cellars Sentinel Ridge Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. Episode highlights include warrant information, the benefits of vineyard management skills in the big 2020 fires, and Akaushi beef. Start the new year off right with this episode full of fun!

Dive into summer with Episode 51 and special guest Margaret Trainor. This episode dives into a wide range of topics from farming in Napa Valley to sustainable cleaning products. Listeners are able to learn about the history and exciting projects of Godward Vineyard in Rutherford along with a tasting of the delicious wine it produced.  The group enjoyed a 2021 Mending Wall Cabernet Sauvignon and a 2021 Ashanta Miyakma Cabernet Sauvignon. Highlights of the episode include a difference in opinions on rats, mini tote bags, and aggressive pigeons. Tune in to share a few laughs, with a group of friends, while drinking delicious wine and chatting St. Helena crime.