This is going to be a FUN and informative wine centered show featuring two friends from Rodney Strong/Davis Bynum wineries talking about the wines of Davis Bynum.

My great friend and fellow wine judge Chris O’Gorman, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications and Davis Bynum Winemaker Greg Morthole.

It all started in 1973, when Davis Bynum first released his small lot of single vineyard Pinot Noir from the famed Rochioli vineyard in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. At that time, Pinot Noir was a relative stranger to the region, but the fickle grapes thrived in the unique terroir and became the first single vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ever created. Davis was instrumental in bringing prestige to Russian River Valley and putting it on the map for generations to come.

Greg Morthole started working for Rodney Strong Vineyards in 2005, when he accepted a job as lab director. His acumen for winemaking became immediately clear and he quickly ascended to associate winemaker in late 2007. In the spring of 2010, Greg was promoted to Davis Bynum Winemaker, overseeing all aspects operations and winemaking. Morthole first met Davis Bynum in the fall of 2010 and their relationship became a real friendship with regular lunch dates where they talked about a wide range of topics and swapping stories. “Davis was always a gentleman and we grew to have a great relationship. He was a pioneer of Russian River Valley in the truest sense and what he did opened doors and paved the way for future generations of winemakers.”

Today the winery remains in the capable hands of proprietor Tom Klein who, along with winemaker Greg Morthole, honor the expertise and shared innovative winemaking spirit with founder, friend and mentor Davis Bynum.

We will share the story of Davis Bynum, the vineyards, the wines and more.  I will have several wines available to taste and discuss.  Tough duty, but happy to be able to do it for you my loyal listeners.

Good Life Guys Wines of the Week: The Currant release wines from Davis Bynum
Learn more here…

  1. New Dutton Origins Chard
  2. New Bacigalupi Pinot
  3. New Rochioli Pinot
  4. 2023 River West Chard
  5. 2023 RRV Pinot

Here’s just two of my favorites…

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