Legends Behind the Craft Podcast

Creating Innovative Wines for the Young Consumer With Jerry Amabile of Cream Ridge Winery

July 7, 2022
Jerry Amabile

Join Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon on today’s episode of Legends Behind the Craft as they talk with Jerry Amabile, President of Cream Ridge Winery, about leveraging consumer trends to increase wine consumption. Jerry discusses his strategy for creating a memorable wine tasting experience, how Cream Ridge crafts their wines for the consumer, and tips for maximizing wine consumption.

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Great Wines for Great Causes With Shari and Garen Staglin of Staglin Family Vineyard

June 30, 2022
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Join Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon on today’s episode of Legends Behind the Craft as they sit down with Shari and Garen Staglin of Staglin Family Vineyard to discuss making an impact with your wine brand. Together, Shari and Garen share their three-pronged strategy for charity work, how Staglin Family Vineyard serves as a platform for their nonprofit events, and the Staglin Family mission.

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Brand Evangelists: Building a Memorable Brand for the Consumer With John Kochis

June 23, 2022
John Kochis

In today’s episode of Legends Behind the Craft, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon sit down with John Kochis, President of Beck Family Estates, to discuss marketing your brand in the evolving wine industry. John talks about achieving success in the wine industry, his coaching strategy to help brands craft marketable wines, and the best marketing approach for selling your wine.

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Expanding Your Brand for Consumer Demands With John McDonnell

June 16, 2022
John McDonnell

In today’s episode of Legends Behind the Craft, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon sit down with John McDonnell to discuss expanding your liquor brand. John shares his advice for building an international brand, how liquor brands can adapt to dynamic consumer demands, and tips for creating a lasting legacy.

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Nurturing Sustainability in the Wine Industry With Matt Brain of Alpha Omega Winery

June 9, 2022
Matt Brain

In today’s episode of Legends Behind the Craft, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon sit down with Matt Brain, Winemaker at Alpha Omega Winery, to talk about how wineries can implement sustainable practices. Matt dives into his approach to winemaking, how Alpha Omega fosters sustainability in the wine industry, and strategies for creating a sustainable winery.

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Cultivating Care and Dedication in Winemaking With Barry Waitte

June 2, 2022
Barry Waitte

In this episode of Legends Behind the Craft, join Drew Hendricks and Bianca Harmon as they sit down with Barry Waitte, Vintner and Proprietor at Tamber Bey Vineyards, to discuss the dedication and parallel between horses, wine, and curating a sustainable brand. Barry talks about the importance of camaraderie in the wine industry, translating value and passion into all levels of winemaking, and best practices in the industry.

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Honing Your Craft for the Consumer With Adrian Mobilia of Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery

May 26, 2022
Adrian Mobilia

Join Drew Hendricks and Bianca Harmon on this episode of Legends Behind the Craft with Adrian Mobilia, Owner and President of Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery, as they talk about the internal operations of a successful vineyard and winery. Adrian discusses the conditions affecting grape growing in Delaware, how he crafts his wine for consumers, and tips for maintaining a successful vineyard and winery.

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Tailoring the Customer Journey With Emily Harrison

May 19, 2022
Emily Harrison

On this episode of Legends Behind the Craft, Drew Hendricks sits down with Emily Harrison, Vice President of Marketing and Direct Sales at HALL Wines, to discuss connecting a winery with the consumer. Emily talks about how email marketing can be a useful tool for personalization, how emerging technology can benefit a winery and increase consumer interactions, and why a membership element can curate lifetime consumers.

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Magnifying Your Wine Lens With Paul Mabray of Pix

May 12, 2022
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Join Drew Hendricks and Bianca Harmon on this episode of Legends Behind the Craft, as they sit down with Paul Mabray, CEO of Pix, to discuss evolving and personalizing the consumers’ wine journey. Paul talks about merging two frontiers to create a wine search engine, the benefits of an online marketing platform, and brand discovery through effective marketing. 

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Combining Fruit, Wine, and the Community With James King

May 5, 2022
James King

In this episode of Legends Behind the Craft, join Drew Hendricks and Bianca Harmon as they talk with James King, Co-owner and Operator at King Family Vineyards, about the collaboration in the wine industry for greater production. James discusses how variable weather can alter the taste of grapes, how teamwork can cultivate prestigious wine flavors, and innovative ways to connect with the community.

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