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NVWR® 67 – Winery Ownership Transitions, Part 2 of 2

David — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:04:22 +0000

We were fascinated by a recent report stating that 50% of family-owned wineries on the west coast will change hands by 2017. The findings of the survey and report were released by Rob McMillan of Silicon Valley Bank, and Deborah Steinthal of Scion Advisors.

David Topper and I were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to meet with Rob and Deborah and discuss what they learned.

In this second and final segment we’ll talk about the factors influencing owners to sell or pass the business along to the next generation and how greatly the industry has changed in recent decades.

Note: We know that these are two unusually long episodes but we think they will prove to be worth every minute to those truly interested in what makes the wine business tick.

NVWR® 66 – Winery Ownership Transitions, Part 1 of 2

David — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:06:26 +0000

A recent study forecast that 50% of family-owned wineries on the west coast will change hands by 2017.

The findings of the survey and report were released by Rob McMillan, of Silicon Valley Bank, and Deborah Steinthal, of Scion Advisors. Goosecross proprietor, David Topper, and Nancy Hawks Miller, Director of Education, talk with Rob and Deborah about what they’ve learned and the implications for the industry. This is the first segment of a two-part interview.

Note: We know that these are two unusually long episodes but we think they will prove to be worth every minute to those truly interested in what makes the wine business tick.

NVWR® 60 – The History of Goosecross

David — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:00:03 +0000

In this episode, Goosecross owners Geoff Gorsuch and David and Colleen Topper chat with Nancy Hawks Miller, Director of Education, about how Goosecross got started and a few brief thoughts about where its future lies.

NVWR® 53 – Are These Wine Gadgets Worth It?

David — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:00:43 +0000

In this episode we take a look at some of the gadgets you can get if you look through the Wine Enthusiast catalogue or search online. There are lots of options, some with modest claims and others quite bold. Enjoy a glass of wine as David Topper, Goosecross Proprietor, Jeff Booth of Pepi-Booth Consulting, Tim Elliott, the host of Winecast.net and Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education share their opinions.

Especially for our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on all Goosecross wines (with free shipping for case purchases). Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC53 (that’s Papa, Charlie 53).

NVWR® 51 – What Does It Take To Start A Vineyard Or Winery?

David — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:00:38 +0000

Over the years, so many people have asked “How do I start a vineyard or a winery? Is it something that’s attainable for the average person?” It’s a big question, but we’re going to try to answer it, at least in part, by talking it over with Mark Freund, our Account Manager at Silicon Valley Bank.

In this episode David Topper, owner of Goosecross, joins forces with Tim Elliott, the host of Winecast.net, and Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education.

NVWR® 1 – Prelude

David — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 08:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Napa Valley Wine Radio, a Podcast proudly presented by Goosecross Cellars, a Napa Valley family winery.

Napa Valley Wine Radio has been designed to deliver home wine education, entertainment, and wine appreciation information from an “insiders” perspective. We plan to present a broad range of topics to expand your knowledge of how fine wine is produced while listening to Napa Valley Wine Radio’s down-to-earth ideas and suggestions for enhancing your enjoyment of food and wine everyday.