1. I'm John Myers, Partner at KSVY.org and Radio guy from the early 60's. I host a weekly global podcast called The Wine Makers. We are 7 years old, are heard in over 30 countries and have a million+ downloads and listeners. We grew from a terrestrial radio show called In The Vine Country back 12 years. We are evenly split consumer/wine professional. We have a Master Somm, an organic grower with their own brand of Sixteen600,  a winemaker with Dane Cellars who came up through the ranks from cellar rat and I'm the consumer. 

 

2. The biggest difficulty facing the wine world now is unballing the stories of old about wine. That it is mysterious and must be studied to be enjoyed.  Young audiences want a beverage that will be cool with dinner, at a picnic, party or at home but is seen as a natural addition to any situation at home or anyway, with food and friends. Communicate the fun, the experience and sense of place of every bottle.

 

3. Living in NorCal I admire most the areas like Moon Mountain AVA in Sonoma Co> for its's dedication to regenerative, organic agriculture and its sense of place. High elevation fruit of many varietals that drive the attention of consumers. 

 

4. Being in touch with winemakers, growers and suppliers throughout the industry to bring their stories to the public.  Oh, and photography, my real passion.

 

5. Buying me a bottle?  Well it can be a grancahe, Bordeaux or Sav. Blanc. The best present you could present would be the Bordeaux.  That's my taste profile going back to the 80's. 

 

6. The passion of growers and makers is what makes my job. I dislike over commercialism of wine products on both the high end and  low end. Screaming Eagle?  No thanks.  Two Buck Chuck....Nope.

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7. Artistic wine at a low price?  Where?  Most likely in the hills of France or Tuscany? Absolutely. Napa? NO! Sonoma? It's happening right now so yes if low price is 30+ still.  Land mortgages and labor costs are beyond crazy here but yes, it can be done.  Not American for 15 bucks though. 

 

8. Chardonnay.  Over done, over oaked, done. 

 

9. Grenache.  Purity and blending both here. GSM or other blends hit my taste buds now as lighter than the old bordeaux I grew up with.  Bordeaux was my first ed wine experience while in France with ESPN for LeMans coverage back in the 80's so that profiule stuck for a long time.  Now after having experienced grenache here and in Europe/Spain/Basque, I'm all in.

 

10.  Most overrated aspect?  Snottiness. 

 

11. Slow down and build a strong foundation.  Focus on inner growth rather than job hopping, climbing the corporate ladder. Enjoy the moment.  

 

12. Adapting to climate change.... Other than moving?  Planting the Best varietals for the shifting weather patterns.  Dry farming or moving in that direction.  Cover crops in abundance help the soil growth and weather climate changes. Organic practices in gneral. I'm not sure anyone actually has the answers. 

 

13.  Photography.  Landscape and gardening here in Sonoma. Music plays a very importatnt role in my relaxation every day.

 

14. The best view of wine?  The Rhone region. Honest, integrity, passion and family.   

 

15. The one that got away?  In this extremely diverse world of wine, why oh why are there "Cult Wines" that are ridiculous but garner media attention. 

 

 

Thanks for the opportunity to express my opinion.