Hi Friends.  You’ve probably heard about this new style of Chardonnay that’s gaining popularity in the market place. It’s called an ‘unoaked’ chardonnay and it’s free of any barrel influence and displays the true natural flavors of the fruit and it’s soil.  What’s the difference you might ask?  Well, an ‘oaked’ chardonnay is your typical [...]

While I was filming in the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County, I decided to take a moment and experience a small family owned and operated winery called Pessagno.  I heard several great stories about their wine, especially their Chardonnay from the Sleepy Hollow Vineyard.  As I approached the tasting room I was first greeted [...]

I think my favorite aspect about the wine business is that you never stop learning about wine.  In fact I learn something new every day.  While making this special video that shows the growing season of 2010 for Caymus Vineyards, I learned just how important it is to do what’s called a “Green Drop” in [...]

“Magic Hour” is a common term shared in the world of still photographers and filmmakers alike. It simply means the first and last hour of light during the day. As Social Media Manager & Filmmaker for the Wagner Family of Wine it’s my job to tell the story behind each wine to the best of [...]

Hi Friends.  If you enjoy watching my films online then your going to love whats coming next. Caymus Vineyards is teaming up with Flemings Prime Steakhouse for an Interactive Wine Dinner Event on September 21 & 22.  Winemaker Chuck Wagner, Flemings Executive Chef Russell Skall and Director of Wine Sales Sommelier Marian Jansen op de Haar [...]