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Reaching 100 episodes is a milestone fewer than 6% of all podcasts ever achieve — and in Episode 100 of Grapes & Debates, we celebrate the only way we know how: with legendary Napa Valley wine and a conversation rooted in history, legacy, and excellence.

SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer is joined by business partner Joe Bates (with Chris Botting traveling in Park City) as they welcome special guest Olav Goelet, third-generation owner of Clos du Val.

Together, they taste and discuss:
🍷 Clos du Val Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Yettalil — the flagship estate blend

The conversation goes deep into the rich history of Clos du Val, a winery forever etched into Napa Valley’s legacy as one of only six red wines selected to represent Napa in the historic 1976 Judgment of Paris — the blind tasting that shocked the wine world and helped cement Napa Valley’s place among the great wine regions of the globe.

In this milestone episode, Adam and Joe explore:

• What it means to steward a multi-generational Napa winery

• The responsibility of preserving heritage while innovating for the future

• How Clos du Val balances structure, elegance, and longevity in its winemaking

• Why legacy wineries still matter in today’s evolving wine industry

Episode 100 is more than a celebration — it’s a reminder that greatness in wine, like greatness in business, is built over time through discipline, vision, and commitment to craft.

Whether you’re a Napa Cabernet lover, a Sauvignon Blanc enthusiast, a hospitality professional, or someone who appreciates the intersection of wine and entrepreneurship, this episode delivers insight, inspiration, and a taste of history in every pour.

🎉 Thank you for helping us reach 100 episodes.
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