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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