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In Episode 69 of Grapes & Debates, the band is back together! SoNapa Grille founders Adam Barringer, Chris Botting, and Joe Bates reunite to sip, swirl, and debate some of the most iconic names in Napa Valley history.

🎙️ Featured Wines:

• Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc – A crisp nod to Napa’s pioneering spirit

• Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon – A bold classic from Napa’s first commercial winery

• Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc – The wine that redefined California Sauvignon Blanc

🍷 As they taste these historic wines, the hosts dive into a passionate debate:

Who had the biggest impact on Napa Valley’s rise to global wine stardom?

• Charles Krug – Founder of Napa’s first commercial winery in 1861

• Robert Mondavi – Visionary who put Napa on the world stage with innovation and marketing

• Chateau Montelena – The underdog that shocked the wine world by winning the 1976 Judgment of Paris

From the vineyard to the legacy, this episode blends California wine education with restaurant industry insight and high-energy discussion, making it a must-listen for wine lovers, sommeliers, hospitality pros, and history buffs alike.

👉 Whether you’re building your wine list, planning a Napa trip, or just pouring a glass after work — Episode 69 delivers taste, truth, and a toast to the legends who made Napa what it is today.

📍 Presented by SoNapa Grille – A wine country-inspired dining experience rooted in the best of Sonoma & Napa, with locations in Jacksonville Beach, Ormond Beach, and New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & wherever you sip your audio.

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