You might be surprised to know that using oak barrels for the sake of oak flavor is a rather recent development in the history of wine. In this episode, Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, takes a look at the role of oak barrels in wine history and how and why we use them today.

In this episode actor Hal B. Klein tells us about the upcoming movie release called Bottle Shock. If you've been curious about the French vs. California wine competition called the "Judgment of Paris", he'll fill us in and also tell us about some of his experiences while filming here in Napa Valley.

A recent study forecast that 50% of family-owned wineries on the west coast will change hands by 2017. The findings of the survey and report were released by Rob McMillan, of Silicon Valley Bank, and Deborah Steinthal, of Scion Advisors. Goosecross proprietor, David Topper, and Nancy Hawks Miller, Director of Education, talk with Rob and Deborah about what they've learned and the implications for the industry. This is the first segment of a two-part interview. We know that these are two unusually long episodes but we think they will prove to be worth every minute to those truly interested in what makes the wine business tick.

In this episode our guest Christina Stewart, an MBA student and budding wine enthusiast talks with Colleen Topper, Goosecross Proprietor, and Nancy Hawks Miller, Director of Education, about the tours and classes we have planned for the upcoming summer and fall months.

In this episode, Peter Marks, will tell us about what he does, how he attained the title "Master of Wine" and what kinds of career opportunities exist for those who pursue this very demanding course of study.

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