Napa Valley Insider Podcast

Napa Valley Insider Podcast - A look into the life and businesses of wine and hospitality tastemakers. The Napa Valley Insider Podcast is presented by Tastefuli , the Napa Valley Winery Guide.

Napa Valley Insider Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Tastefuli, with 49 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tastefuli hosts Napa Valley Insider Podcast, a society show with 49 episodes published.

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  Episode #49

  Garrett Hales & Spring Mountain Vineyard

  Jun 17, 202524 minS1

  <p>In episode forty-nine of the Napa Valley Insider podcast, Andrew sits down with Garret Hales, Estate Director at Spring Mountain Vineyard, one of Napa Valley’s most storied and secluded properties. Garret shares his journey from working the floor at The French Laundry to leading the revival of a 151-year-old estate perched above St. Helena. He dives into the challenges—and opportunities—of managing 900 acres of mountain terrain, the legacy of Spring Mountain’s Judgment of Paris moment, and the winery’s ambitious plans to blend luxury hospitality with deep historical roots. From ATV vineyard tours to century-old palms and a reim...

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  Episode #48

  Bruce Marder & Capo 29

  Jun 10, 202532 minS1

  <p>In episode forty-eight of the Napa Valley Insider podcast, Andrew sits down with Bruce Marder, the celebrated chef and restaurateur behind Capo in Santa Monica and its new offshoot in St. Helena. Bruce shares the story of how a beach in Morocco sparked his passion for cooking, why he walked away from convention to build restaurants on his own terms, and what it’s been like launching a fine-dining concept in Napa Valley’s ever-evolving culinary landscape. With decades of experience and a clear creative vision, Bruce opens up about everything from Murano glassware to the challenges of earning loca...

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  Episode #47

  Nick Kite & The Craftsman Inn

  Jun 3, 202536 minS1

  <p>In episode forty-seven of the Napa Valley Insider podcast, Andrew sits down with Nick Kite, the innkeeper behind The Craftsman Inn and Wine Way Inn in Calistoga. Originally from the UK, Nick shares how he and his wife Gillian left Silicon Valley for a lifestyle shift that led them to Napa Valley hospitality over two decades ago. With dry wit and deep experience, Nick offers a unique perspective on what it takes to run a successful inn—and what Calistoga needs to thrive as a destination.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by Tastefuli, the go-to app fo...

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  Episode #46

  Joe Wołosz, Jeff Durham & Gentleman Farmer Wines

  May 27, 202532 minS1

  <p>In episode forty-six of the Napa Valley Insider podcast, Andrew sits down with Jeff Durham and Joey Wolosz of Gentleman Farmer Wines in downtown Napa. They share the story of their journey from garage winemakers to creating a charming, community-focused tasting experience inside a beautifully restored 1926 California Craftsman bungalow. With deep Napa and Central Coast roots, Jeff and Joey bring decades of hospitality experience into a space that feels more like a home than a tasting room.</p><p>The duo discusses how their background in hotels and restaurants shaped their unique, food-forward approach to wine tasting—where guests ar...

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  Episode #45

  James Harder, Ed Feuchuk & Tank Garage Winery

  May 20, 202530 minS1

  <p>In episode forty-five of the Napa Valley Insider podcast, Andrew sits down with James Harder and Ed Feuchuk from Tank Garage Winery in Calistoga. They share the unique origin story behind Tank Garage—a former gas station turned rebellious tasting room that breaks the mold of traditional Napa wineries. James and Ed discuss their journey from Alberta and Napa roots to operating both Tank Garage and James Cole Winery, all while embracing an unpretentious, edgy vibe that captures the spirit of California.</p><p>They dive into what makes Tank Garage stand out, from its punk rock-inspired tasting room to...

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