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22: Patz & Hall's James Hall Buys It Back
22: Patz & Hall's James Hall Buys It Back
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
May 24, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Patz & Hall co-founder James Hall is still pinching himself: After selling the iconic California Chardonnay brand in 2016, Hall was able to buy it back earlier this year. He tells us how he did it, and then takes us all the way back to landing his first winery gig in Napa … by pretending he could speak Italian?!Straight Talk host James Molesworth also welcomes Wine Spectator senior editors MaryAnn Worobiec and Mitch Frank to the newest episode. Dr. Vinny explains malolactic fermentation, James and Mitch take a hard look at the 2023 Bordeaux futures campaign, and much more.And don't forget, there's always more free content at WineSpectator.com!• Patz & Hall Co-Founder James Hall Buys His Winery Back• 2023 Bordeaux Barrel Tastings and Futures Campaign• Wine Spectator's June 30, 2024, issue• Latest News and Headlines• Ask Dr. Vinny• Sign up for Wine Spectator's free email newsletters• Subscribe to Wine SpectatorA podcast from Wine SpectatorMarvin R. Shanken, Editor and PublisherHost: James MolesworthDirector: Robert TaylorProducer: Gabriela SaldiviaGuests: James Hall, Mitch Frank, MaryAnn WorobiecAssistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
May 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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