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Great wine begins long before it reaches your glass. Napa Valley winemaker John Gibson of Salexis joins Grapes & Debates to discuss his philosophy of growing grapes and making wine—and the experience behind it. Adam Barringer and Joe Bates sat down with John at SoNapa Grille in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, for a conversation spanning more than four decades in Napa Valley. After graduating from UC Davis, John began his career at Chappellet in 1981. He went on to work with Warren Winiarski at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars before becoming winemaker at Vine Cliff. In 1998, he launched his own label, Salexis. Together, we explore his journey, his approach to the vineyard, and the philosophy that guides his work today. If you enjoy understanding the people and decisions behind the wines you drink, subscribe to Grapes & Debates for more conversations with winemakers and wine industry leaders. What would you ask a winemaker with 45 years of Napa Valley experience? Leave your question in the comments. Learn more about Salexis: https://www.salexiswines.com Visit SoNapa Grille: https://www.sonapa.com #GrapesAndDebates #NapaValley #Winemaking