A Napa Valley podcast serving up stories of wine, food, and friends.
The Taste with Doug Shafer – Stories of Winemakers and Wine
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97 episodes
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A Napa Valley podcast serving up stories of wine, food, and friends.
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Publishing Since
4/18/2018
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Recent Episodes
June 2, 2026
The Future of Wine Sales Is Already Here | Blake Van Treese
Host Doug Shafer interviews Blake Van Treese, President of online wine retailers, about how technology and producer relationships are shaping the future of wine sales.
May 19, 2026
Greg Cole Changed the Napa Food History with Celadon and Cole's Chop House
Host Doug Shafer interviews Chef Greg Cole about how he transformed Napa's dining landscape with Celadon and Cole's Chop House.
May 5, 2026
Juggling Wine, Beer, and Coffee with Nile Zacherle of Mad Fritz and David Arthur
<p>Nile Zacherle was once advised he needed to choose between making wine and brewing beer. Fortunately he didn't take that advice.</p><p></p><p>Instead, he takes a winemaker's approach to producing an array of phenomenal beers under the Mad Fritz brand that he manages with his wife, Whitney Fisher.</p><p></p><p>At the same time, Nile crafts gorgeous wines for David Arthur Vineyards, located in Napa's renowned Pritchard Hill area.</p><p></p><p>We had a great time learning how Nile first fell in love with wine and beer at a young age and went on to work at wineries and breweries for many years after earning his degree at U.C. Davis. These included stints at Chateau Montelena and Barnett Vineyards.</p><p></p><p>Recently, the Mad Fritz brand welcomed a new world of flavor by introducing single origin coffee.</p><p></p><p>We get into all of it in an episode that we absolutely loved recording.</p><p></p><p>For more on the beer, visit: MadFritz.com</p><p></p><p>To learn about David Arthur: DavidArthur.com</p><p></p><p>Check out Whitney Fisher's family winery: FisherVineyards.com</p>
97 total episodes available with 22 transcripts
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