Paradigm Winery’s Marilyn Harris on Napa Valley & the Making of a Modern Wine Mecca (Ep.30)

Today, Napa Valley is home to some of the most respected wineries and coveted wines being produced, but not too long ago, it was a sleepy farm community. So in this conversation, we’re talking with Marilyn Harris of Paradigm Winery about how Napa … became Napa.

Marilyn and her husband, Ren, own Paradigm Winery in Oakville, California, and they’ve had a front-row seat — and played a first-hand role — in the evolution of Napa Valley.

TOPICS & TIMES:
How I met Marilyn & her lifelong history in Napa (2:19)
When did winemaking start in Napa? (11:33)
Importance of 40-acre lots in Napa (17:03)
Zinfandel (18:07)
Napa & Cabernet Sauvignon (22:46)
Cult Wines & Organic Grapes (24:59)
Scale & Growth (27:28)
Paradigm’s Paravines Red Wine & Rosé (29:00)
Climate Change & Napa Wine (34:20)
Pringles (38:22)
Monday Morning Calls (40:13)
The Business of Paradigm & Where to Find It (42:31)

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1 comment on “Paradigm Winery’s Marilyn Harris on Napa Valley & the Making of a Modern Wine Mecca (Ep.30)”

  1. Aloha Ren and Marilyn
    This is Kamala a friend of Your daughter Jen
    I love her and would love to connect with her if possible
    I’m in Healdsburg
    8086579550
    Thank you
    kamalamorris@gmail.com
    Have a most excellent day
    I appreciate you

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