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California Pinots are red hot and Marcassin, located on the Sonoma Coast, produces some of the state’s top Pinots. Helen Turley makes the wines and her husband, John Wetlaufer, grows the grapes. We caught up with the dynamic duo at harvesttime.

Jean-Jacques Nadalie of Nadalie Cooperage in France makes a one-of-a-kind French oak wine barrel for Winemaker Rob Davis’s 40th harvest at Jordan Winery.

Selection Massale is the French term for selecting the best vines in a vineyard and propagating them through cuttings. Here Emmanuel Pageot of Domaine Turner-Pageot in Gabian in Languedoc explains the technique. Emmanuel is planting “own-rooted” vines without American rootstock. This is also called “franc de pied” in France or “pied franco” in Italy. Thanks

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Harvest is make-or-break time for the vintage and the weeks leading up to it are crucial. This is when Wine Spectator senior editor James Suckling caught up with winemakers around Tuscany to see how 2007 looks in Montalcino, Bolgheri and Chianti.

Executive Chef Todd Knoll and artisanal olive oil consultant Kevin Rogers conduct blending trials to create the master blend for Jordan 2009 Extra Virgin Olive Oil. In this video, they discuss olive oil making, the blending process and sensory analysis of EVOO. View blog post at: http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2010/02/creating-a-master-blend-2009-jordan-extra-virgin-olive-oil

What is Encruzado? Winemaker Sara Dionisio of Casa de Mouraz describes this white grape from the Dão region of Portugal, including how they vinify. She compares it to Riesling as it can have some petrol notes. Sara sat with Ask a Winemaker in Chicago in 2013. See our series on Wine Grapes A to Z

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How does one wine lover go from disliking wine to adoring it? Follow her evocative journey! Head to WineSpectator.com/videovoting to check out all the finalists and vote on your favorite!

The ultimate wine tasting experience for nature lovers, the Jordan Winery Vineyard Hike is a Sonoma hiking excursion offered in Healdsburg during the morning or afternoon on set dates with advance reservations required. The Jordan hikes features mountain views, wildlife, vineyards, lakes, wine tasting, a picnic and more. Learn more about this year’s Jordan Estate

Grape Grower and organic pioneer Charlie Barra discusses the move to ban all genetically modified plants in Mendocino County, California. Charlie owns and manages Barra of Mendocino and Girasole Vineyards, encompassing 200 acres of organically farmed grapes. Candid Wines is proud to represent the Barra’s in Illinois. For more videos, please visit www.askawinemaker.com and follow

Want to drink like a wine pro without breaking the bank? These 10 underrated wines deliver incredible quality for $20-35, often outperforming more expensive bottles. Learn wine at https://winefolly.com/ Whether you love bold reds or crisp whites, I’ll show you what wine professionals already know: the most exciting wines often fly under the radar. Join

What’s it like to grow up and live in one of Bordeaux’s top chateaus. Meet Bruno Borie, the introspective and charming owner of Ducru, as he talks with Wine Spectator senior editor Dana Nigro.

Watch our reactions to the first taste of 2016 Jordan Chardonnay. This California Chardonnay is inviting and bright–like sunshine in a glass. Release date: April 1, 2018. Learn more: https://www.jordanwinery.com/wines/russian-river-chardonnay/vintages/2016

Pinot Noir producers and drinkers often talk about which clone of Pinot Noir was used to make a wine, but why are there so many clones out there? Winemaker Erica Stancliff at Trombetta Family Wines in the Russian River Valley explains that it has to do with finding the right plant type for the local

Journey to remote corners of the serene Jordan Estate to savor Jordan wines, olive oil and our chef’s cuisine—all paired with breathtaking views. It’s the ultimate Jordan experience. Reserve your experience today: www.jordanwinery.com/visit.

Winemaker and biodynamic farmer Francesco di Fillipis at Tenuta di Poggio in San Miniato Tuscany talks about the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms program and how he uses volunteers in the program for work at harvest and beyond. Ask a Winemaker sat down with Francesco in Chicago at Red and White Wines in 2013.