Barrel Tasting w/ Howard Fletcher

Barrel Tasting w/ Howard Fletcher


Latest Episodes

Cork & Keg Tours: For the Love of the Grape (Season One Finale)
April 06, 2021

**This is our last episode of Season One! Thank you for your support!**Join Howard Fletcher as he has a sit down with Renee Ventrice of Cork & Keg Tours at 50West Vineyards in beautiful Middleburg, VA. Renee, a lover of Loudoun County and wine expert,

Henway Hard Cider: For the Love of Apples and Barrels
March 30, 2021

Join Howard Fletcher as he travels to picturesque Bluemont, Virginia to have a conversation with Scott Spelbring, Master Cider Maker of Henway Hard Cider. We discuss all things Virginia cider and new delicious creations to come from Henway. More on Henwa

Bluemont Vineyard: Realizing a Zurschmeide Vision
March 23, 2021

Join Howard Fletcher as he travels to picturesque Bluemont, Virginia to have a conversation with Scott Spelbring, Head Winemaker of Bluemont Vineyard. We discuss his evolution from sound engineer, to home vigneron, to cellar rat at Sunset Hills Vineyard,

Casanel Vineyards & Winery: Making Wine with Love
March 16, 2021

Join Howard Fletcher as he returns to beautiful Leesburg, Virginia to have a conversation with Casanel winemaker Katie DeSouza Henley. Katie is one of the most innovative and talented winemakers in the area. We discuss the evolution of her family’s busine

Fabbioli Cellars: A Sitdown with the Godfather of Loudoun Wines
March 09, 2021

Join Howard Fletcher as he travels to Leesburg, Virginia to have a conversation with Doug Fabbioli, co-owner and head winemaker of Fabbioli Cellars. Doug is so passionate and dedicated to his craft and Virginia wine, he has been given the honored moniker:

The Winery at Bull Run: A conversation with J. Ashton Lough, winemaker
March 02, 2021

Join Howard Fletcher as he travels to Centreville, VA to The Winery at Bull Run to have a conversation with the winemaker, J. Ashton Lough. Ashton started making wine for establishment in 2012 and is responsible for all aspects of their winemaking progra

Cana Vineyards & Winery of Middleburg: Feeling Rosé
February 23, 2021

Join Howard Fletcher as he travels down to Middleburg, VA to speak with Melanie Natoli. She is the winemaker and vigneron of Cana Vineyards and Winery. Melanie joined Cana in 2015, and she has advanced the wine program at Cana to produce several award wi

One Eight Distilling: District Made Spirits (Part Two)
February 16, 2021

This is Part 2 our visit to One Eight Distilling in Washington, DC. Join Howard as he engages in conversation with their Head Blender, Stephen Corrigan.If you havent heard last weeks episode, please go check it out. It will tell you how One Eight got

One Eight Distilling: District Made Spirits (Part One)
February 09, 2021

Join Howard as he welcomes Sandy Wood and Alex Laufer co-founders of One Eight Distilling in Washington, DC. These two men are visionaries and influencers in D.C.s growing craft distilling industryMore on One Eight Distilling:One Eight Distilling is

Soul Mega Brewing: A Craft startup in the Nation's Capital
February 02, 2021

Join Howard as he speaks with entrepreneurs and partners, Elliott Johnson and Jahi Warts of Soul Mega Brewing in Washington, D.C.Soul Megas team mission is to be recognized in the craft beer industry for their stylistically un-styled craft beer offeri