Wine Stories: Presented by From The Sky Down Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:14:29 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624244 en-us © 2026 Wine Stories: Presented by From The Sky Down yes 3203a23c-6977-5177-9d46-b3908663fb28 ian@avalle.us Ian episodic false Wine Stories: Presented by From The Sky Down is your inside look at the world of wine, straight from the heart of Woodinville, Washington.


Hosted at the From The Sky Down Tasting Room & Farm, this podcast brings you closer to the stories behind every bottle. Tune in for updates on events and happenings at our tasting room, along with conversations that explore what it really takes to run a modern winery. From vineyard decisions to cellar work, we pull back the curtain and share the journey.


Each episode also dives into regional and global wine industry news, approachable wine education you can actually use, and thoughtful discussions designed to deepen your appreciation of what’s in your glass.


Whether you are a seasoned wine enthusiast or just getting started, Wine Stories offers insight, perspective, and a genuine connection to the craft of winemaking.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Ian ian@avalle.us https://storage.buzzsprout.com/zly28o16n2gblf8c9m280p1plvne?.jpg Wine Stories: Presented by From The Sky Down Ep. 2: Why Merlot Got Canceled By A Movie Ep. 2: Why Merlot Got Canceled By A Movie We dig into what “from the sky down” really means for wine, from weather and wildfire risk to soils, drainage, and the way vineyards express place. We also get nerdy about minerality, misunderstood grapes like Merlot, and why taste is personal even when the pros are scoring bottles.


• Why rain, heat, aspect, and site shape a vintage
• How soil types and drainage affect vine stress and wine character
• What we mean by minerality and how to describe it better
• Kimmeridgian marl, fossil oyster shells, and why Chablis loves oysters
• El Nino, fire season, vineyard loss, and smoke taint concerns
• From the Sky Down bottling updates plus Chardonnay and malolactic trends
• Carmenere’s history, Bordeaux blending, and why it deserves more love
• The Sideways effect on Merlot and the missing context
• Washington State wine identity, Pinot benchmarks, and blind tasting lessons
• Why wine scores help people explore and why they still miss the point
• Labeling and heritage grapes like Valdiguie and Zinfandel’s real origins
• Old vines, longevity, and cluster shatter and millerandage

We do still have Somm Sessions happening every 1st and 3rd Thursday here, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Every Sunday we have live music, 3 to 6 p.m. July 2nd we are starting every Thursday movie night outdoors, bring your chairs, the snack bar will be open, and you are also welcome to bring your own movie snacks with you.


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• Why rain, heat, aspect, and site shape a vintage
• How soil types and drainage affect vine stress and wine character
• What we mean by minerality and how to describe it better
• Kimmeridgian marl, fossil oyster shells, and why Chablis loves oysters
• El Nino, fire season, vineyard loss, and smoke taint concerns
• From the Sky Down bottling updates plus Chardonnay and malolactic trends
• Carmenere’s history, Bordeaux blending, and why it deserves more love
• The Sideways effect on Merlot and the missing context
• Washington State wine identity, Pinot benchmarks, and blind tasting lessons
• Why wine scores help people explore and why they still miss the point
• Labeling and heritage grapes like Valdiguie and Zinfandel’s real origins
• Old vines, longevity, and cluster shatter and millerandage

We do still have Somm Sessions happening every 1st and 3rd Thursday here, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Every Sunday we have live music, 3 to 6 p.m. July 2nd we are starting every Thursday movie night outdoors, bring your chairs, the snack bar will be open, and you are also welcome to bring your own movie snacks with you.


]]> Ian Buzzsprout-19373766 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 3699 full false Ep.1: Fresh Cut Grass And Other Tasting Crimes Ep.1: Fresh Cut Grass And Other Tasting Crimes Devin and Ian welcome you to Wine Stories Presented by From The Sky Down. This episode touches on great bottles, good conversations, and the stories that come with them. Each episode, they dive into From The Sky Down updates and happenings, wine education, swap tasting notes shaped by real-life moments, and explore everything from rare, hard-to-find wines to Cognac and Bourbon.

Along the way, they share their love for films like Ratatouille, talk about what’s happening at the From The Sky Down Tasting Room & Farm, and bring you into the world behind the glass.

Whether you’re deep into wine or just getting started, pull up a chair, pour something you like, and join the conversation.

]]> Devin and Ian welcome you to Wine Stories Presented by From The Sky Down. This episode touches on great bottles, good conversations, and the stories that come with them. Each episode, they dive into From The Sky Down updates and happenings, wine education, swap tasting notes shaped by real-life moments, and explore everything from rare, hard-to-find wines to Cognac and Bourbon.

Along the way, they share their love for films like Ratatouille, talk about what’s happening at the From The Sky Down Tasting Room & Farm, and bring you into the world behind the glass.

Whether you’re deep into wine or just getting started, pull up a chair, pour something you like, and join the conversation.

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