Comments on: Stewards of the Land: Russian River Valley http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/ Where an enthusiasm for wine gets personal Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:14:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Mustafa Ozkaynak http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-585242 Mustafa Ozkaynak Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:33:43 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-585242 I really want to go to the Russian River Valley right now! I really want to go to the Russian River Valley right now!

]]> By: Ray Walker http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-576514 Ray Walker Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:23:40 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-576514 That is simply beautiful! I am getting to this video late. However, I wish I you guys continue to do more and more videos such as this one! Truly excellent work! That is simply beautiful! I am getting to this video late. However, I wish I you guys continue to do more and more videos such as this one!

Truly excellent work!

]]> By: Michael O. http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-557426 Michael O. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:37:11 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-557426 Jay and the Bunch, Really great video. The beauty of the Valley, the character of the growers, the story of him pulling out all those vines after his father died and planting Pinot when there was no market at the time is great stuff. I was struck by the color of those grapes they were almost black. It reminds me, I have some 1999 Ferrari Carano Eldorado Noir Black Muscat from the Russian River Valley left. My wife and I savor this stuff it is beyond description it is so good. I am contemplating what to cook to go with it. Thank you for taking us there.The music is great also. A second helping please. Michael O. Partaker of the Grape. Jay and the Bunch,
Really great video. The beauty of the Valley, the character of the growers, the story of him pulling out all those vines after his father died and planting Pinot when there was no market at the time is great stuff. I was struck by the color of those grapes they were almost black. It reminds me, I have some 1999 Ferrari Carano Eldorado Noir Black Muscat from the Russian River Valley left. My wife and I savor this stuff it is beyond description it is so good. I am contemplating what to cook to go with it. Thank you for taking us there.The music is great also. A second helping please.

Michael O.
Partaker of the Grape.

]]> By: Bob http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-522127 Bob Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:12:14 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-522127 Absolutely wonderful and mind blowing to see this Red Wine videos! I am a new advocate of the wines of the Russian River Valley and I am looking forward to go out there at least once in my life with my son in remeberance of my father who loved Zinfandel, really appreciate the stewardship of the wineries, and the quality that every person strives for is top notch. Whether it is Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah, or Chardonnay, this is absolutly witnessing the miracle of co creation. Massive appreciation to you. Absolutely wonderful and mind blowing to see this Red Wine videos! I am a new advocate of the wines of the Russian River Valley and I am looking forward to go out there at least once in my life with my son in remeberance of my father who loved Zinfandel, really appreciate the stewardship of the wineries, and the quality that every person strives for is top notch. Whether it is Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah, or Chardonnay, this is absolutly witnessing the miracle of co creation. Massive appreciation to you.

]]> By: GrapeRadio - 2008 James Beard Finalist : Amoureux de Vin http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-417940 GrapeRadio - 2008 James Beard Finalist : Amoureux de Vin Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:56:05 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-417940 [...] Click here to access the video that was nominated: Stewards of the Land [...] [...] Click here to access the video that was nominated: Stewards of the Land [...]

]]> By: Grape Radio and Wine & Spirits Mag–Big Winner! http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-296884 Grape Radio and Wine & Spirits Mag–Big Winner! Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:25:58 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-296884 [...] Radio won BEST WEBCAST for their “Stewards of the Land” broadcast hosted by Jay Selman, Brian Clark and Eric Anderson. This comes on the heels of their [...] [...] Radio won BEST WEBCAST for their “Stewards of the Land” broadcast hosted by Jay Selman, Brian Clark and Eric Anderson. This comes on the heels of their [...]

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-247254 GrapeRadio Bunch Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:19:48 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-247254 The question I have now, are we capable of kicking it up a few levels? Jay The question I have now, are we capable of kicking it up a few levels?

Jay

]]> By: Dave Nelson http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-246812 Dave Nelson Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:12:02 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-246812 Beautiful work, guys! Not sure how I missed this one, but I didn't hear about it until the award nominations were announced. Really gorgeous filming and fine content. Beautiful work, guys! Not sure how I missed this one, but I didn’t hear about it until the award nominations were announced. Really gorgeous filming and fine content.

]]> By: GrapeRadio.com - James Beard Award Finalist v2.0 at MWGblog http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-246794 GrapeRadio.com - James Beard Award Finalist v2.0 at MWGblog Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:48:38 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-246794 [...] For the second year in a row GrapeRadio.com has been named as a finalist for the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award. To put it in perspective, this is kind of like finding out the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences likes your “little” movie. We have been selected this year in the category of Video and Webcasting for our short documentary: Stewards of the Land. [...] [...] For the second year in a row GrapeRadio.com has been named as a finalist for the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award. To put it in perspective, this is kind of like finding out the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences likes your “little” movie. We have been selected this year in the category of Video and Webcasting for our short documentary: Stewards of the Land. [...]

]]> By: GrapeRadio - 2008 James Beard Finalist at Grape Radio http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-246548 GrapeRadio - 2008 James Beard Finalist at Grape Radio Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:00:04 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-246548 [...] Click here to access the video that was nominated: “Stewards of the Land” [...] [...] Click here to access the video that was nominated: “Stewards of the Land” [...]

]]> By: Matt Lennert http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-231542 Matt Lennert Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:53:51 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-231542 The production value on this film is outstanding. Beautiful color. Great skin tones! Both the people and the grapes! Very inspirational. Thanks. The production value on this film is outstanding. Beautiful color. Great skin tones! Both the people and the grapes! Very inspirational. Thanks.

]]> By: Matthew Hartmann http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-223738 Matthew Hartmann Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:52:54 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-223738 PS I also enjoyed the piece on the Schramsberg winery. PS I also enjoyed the piece on the Schramsberg winery.

]]> By: Matthew Hartmann http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-223737 Matthew Hartmann Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:52:23 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-223737 I am not the first and won't be the last to congratulate you on your efforts! A series of this type of documentary would be outstanding and I would not be surprised to see a compilation appear in the local Miami International film festival or at similar venues. I agree that the chef has some talent in terms of expressing himself, and I like the food linkage. I am not the first and won’t be the last to congratulate you on your efforts! A series of this type of documentary would be outstanding and I would not be surprised to see a compilation appear in the local Miami International film festival or at similar venues. I agree that the chef has some talent in terms of expressing himself, and I like the food linkage.

]]> By: Larry Cognetti http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-208027 Larry Cognetti Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:31:31 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-208027 A wonderful film! Seamless transitions...a quality, highly professional video. I can only imagine the time and energy that went into the production. I introduced the film (and your site) to the wine store in my small town and they were amazed! Great mix of talent...especially the Chef...not so objectively speaking, my son, Nash Cognetti. Thank you for a real New Year's gift. Larry Cognetti A wonderful film! Seamless transitions…a quality, highly professional video. I can only imagine the time and energy that went into the production. I introduced the film (and your site) to the wine store in my small town and they were amazed! Great mix of talent…especially the Chef…not so objectively speaking, my son, Nash Cognetti.

Thank you for a real New Year’s gift.
Larry Cognetti

]]> By: Mark A. Ryan http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-201659 Mark A. Ryan Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:56:02 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-201659 James, I second that. We set out to make a film that conveyed our passion for the region and it looks like it got through. :) Thanks to everyone for the positive response! Now if only Jay could be persuaded to make a film about a region I REALLY care about, like Hermitage or Chambolle-Musigny...imagine the results! :) Mark Director, "Stewards of the Land" James, I second that. We set out to make a film that conveyed our passion for the region and it looks like it got through. :) Thanks to everyone for the positive response!

Now if only Jay could be persuaded to make a film about a region I REALLY care about, like Hermitage or Chambolle-Musigny…imagine the results! :)

Mark
Director, “Stewards of the Land”

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-201556 GrapeRadio Bunch Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:26:47 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-201556 Jim, that is the single greatest compliment you could make. I am moved deeply. Jay Jim, that is the single greatest compliment you could make. I am moved deeply.

Jay

]]> By: James Dietz http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-200947 James Dietz Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:25:31 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-200947 Absolutely stunning work.. . I fell in love with wine all over again.. the photography is amazing!! Absolutely stunning work.. . I fell in love with wine all over again.. the photography is amazing!!

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-200870 GrapeRadio Bunch Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:04:13 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-200870 Guys, your over the top reaction to our video convinces me we can do this, WE SHOULD DO THE, WE NEED TO DO THIS. We really did put our souls into this video. Jay p.s. Domenico, I see no reason to limit these to California. :-) Guys, your over the top reaction to our video convinces me we can do this, WE SHOULD DO THE, WE NEED TO DO THIS.

We really did put our souls into this video.

Jay
p.s. Domenico, I see no reason to limit these to California. :-)

]]> By: Domenico Bettinelli http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-200084 Domenico Bettinelli Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:17:23 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-200084 Great job, guys! I loved it. Video and audio are such distinct media with their own strengths and weaknesses. You really are taking advantage of both. A 20-minute video like this gave me as much information as several hours of audio would. For instance, seeing the fog clinging to the hillsides of the Russian River Valley provided an instant understanding of its ubiquity and its impact on the grapes. I hope you do make a series of these videos, perhaps profiling each distinct wine region in California. I have to believe that there is a large market for this beautiful piece of art. Great job, guys! I loved it. Video and audio are such distinct media with their own strengths and weaknesses. You really are taking advantage of both. A 20-minute video like this gave me as much information as several hours of audio would. For instance, seeing the fog clinging to the hillsides of the Russian River Valley provided an instant understanding of its ubiquity and its impact on the grapes.

I hope you do make a series of these videos, perhaps profiling each distinct wine region in California.

I have to believe that there is a large market for this beautiful piece of art.

]]> By: Kevin Smith http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-199335 Kevin Smith Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:23:52 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-199335 Wonderful production. The shots of the hillsides, vines, weather and soil were like crack. Give me more! It would be great to see an overview of the Santa Barbara county vineyards such as SeaSmoke, Clos Pepe, Hitching Post, and Longoria. You know, kind of a Sideways Part II. Maybe call is "Backwards - how Pinot came to SBC". If Hollywood can't get together and do a nice follow up to what kick started the recent Pinot craze, then why not you guys. Clearly, you have the skills. Great work! Wonderful production. The shots of the hillsides, vines, weather and soil were like crack. Give me more! It would be great to see an overview of the Santa Barbara county vineyards such as SeaSmoke, Clos Pepe, Hitching Post, and Longoria. You know, kind of a Sideways Part II. Maybe call is “Backwards – how Pinot came to SBC”. If Hollywood can’t get together and do a nice follow up to what kick started the recent Pinot craze, then why not you guys. Clearly, you have the skills. Great work!

]]> By: DAVID http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-194776 DAVID Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:34:52 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-194776 OK, I will jump on the band wagon too! Great Job! Stepping out of the way and letting the people speak directly was fantastic! This should be on PBS! OK, I will jump on the band wagon too! Great Job! Stepping out of the way and letting the people speak directly was fantastic! This should be on PBS!

]]> By: Nick http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-194388 Nick Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:28:05 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-194388 That was one of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen. I can not even imagine the amount of labor and love you put into this piece. All I can do is hope that you continue to produce more stunning videos like this that capture the true essence of wine. Cheers to you and your crew! A job well done! That was one of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen. I can not even imagine the amount of labor and love you put into this piece. All I can do is hope that you continue to produce more stunning videos like this that capture the true essence of wine. Cheers to you and your crew! A job well done!

]]> By: Tom http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-194371 Tom Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:06:56 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-194371 This was absolutely wonderful. I really enjoyed the visual interplay between growers, winemakers, critics and chefs discussing the various characteristics of the site/location. Just great. This was absolutely wonderful. I really enjoyed the visual interplay between growers, winemakers, critics and chefs discussing the various characteristics of the site/location. Just great.

]]> By: John D http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-193899 John D Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:31:27 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-193899 Wow! That was a beautifully done video. Really exceptional work. I liked the fact that you really captured these really great pioneers as they are. It was really well produced but also very real! Would love to see more like this. Thanks for such a treat. Wow! That was a beautifully done video. Really exceptional work. I liked the fact that you really captured these really great pioneers as they are. It was really well produced but also very real! Would love to see more like this. Thanks for such a treat.

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-193466 Jonathan Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:47:28 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-193466 Absolutely brilliant effort, beautiful, poetic, and full of great info. You've outdone yourselves - I could easily see this as part of a larger series, or even a feature film documentary on cali wine pioneers. Once again, knowing more about what makes these wines so special clearly adds to the enjoyment and understanding. Im inspired to seek these wines out - as I haven't had any RRV Pinots...Thanks and keep up the good work! Absolutely brilliant effort, beautiful, poetic, and full of great info. You’ve outdone yourselves – I could easily see this as part of a larger series, or even a feature film documentary on cali wine pioneers. Once again, knowing more about what makes these wines so special clearly adds to the enjoyment and understanding. Im inspired to seek these wines out – as I haven’t had any RRV Pinots…Thanks and keep up the good work!

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-192862 GrapeRadio Bunch Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:11:19 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-192862 Nancy, what to you mean? Jay Nancy, what to you mean?

Jay

]]> By: Nancy http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-192614 Nancy Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:57:11 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-192614 Unbelievably georgeous cinematography and perfectly balanced nature shots with interviews - totally satisfying. Just wondering, where are the other female voices here? Unbelievably georgeous cinematography and perfectly balanced nature shots with interviews – totally satisfying. Just wondering, where are the other female voices here?

]]> By: Sidney http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-192068 Sidney Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:26:42 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-192068 Are you happy Jay and Eric...I finally looked at some Grape Radio content :) The video was nice...great job! Are you happy Jay and Eric…I finally looked at some Grape Radio content :) The video was nice…great job!

]]> By: Dave http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-192010 Dave Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:36:25 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-192010 I just wanted to echo the other sentiments...really great stuff. Excellent production, lighting, editing. Thanks for the hard work, & looking forward to more. Happy New Year! Cheers, Dave I just wanted to echo the other sentiments…really great stuff. Excellent production, lighting, editing. Thanks for the hard work, & looking forward to more. Happy New Year!

Cheers,

Dave

]]> By: Mark A. Ryan http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-191964 Mark A. Ryan Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:43:33 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-191964 Thank you all for the comments. We strived to produce the absolute best video we could under the circumstances (40 hours of footage didn't hurt!). As a director and cinematographer for Discovery, BBC, MTV, I don't make a distinction between video for the web and video for broadcast. So thanks for the PBS references! Matt, watching Nash (the chef) pour an entire $70 bottle of Williams-Selyem Zinfandel into the sauce was painful to film! The results were very tasty though... We'll do our best to get more of these videos out to you guys. Like a great bottle of wine, it's always best to share it with an appreciative group. Mark Director, "Stewards of the Land" Thank you all for the comments. We strived to produce the absolute best video we could under the circumstances (40 hours of footage didn’t hurt!). As a director and cinematographer for Discovery, BBC, MTV, I don’t make a distinction between video for the web and video for broadcast. So thanks for the PBS references!

Matt, watching Nash (the chef) pour an entire $70 bottle of Williams-Selyem Zinfandel into the sauce was painful to film! The results were very tasty though…

We’ll do our best to get more of these videos out to you guys. Like a great bottle of wine, it’s always best to share it with an appreciative group.

Mark
Director, “Stewards of the Land”

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-190494 GrapeRadio Bunch Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:53:18 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-190494 John, we will work for wine. jay John, we will work for wine.
jay

]]> By: John Gonzalez http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-190465 John Gonzalez Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:53:26 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-190465 My heartiest congratulations! This is one of the most enjoyable, understandable and rewarding pieces of wine video I've ever seen. I echo others in hoping that you have the energy to keep up the wonderful podcasts that I've enjoyed over the years while giving us more gems like this. I may be hiring you guys to do network level features after watching this first rate production. John Gonzalez NBC Sports My heartiest congratulations! This is one of the most enjoyable, understandable and rewarding pieces of wine video I’ve ever seen. I echo others in hoping that you have the energy to keep up the wonderful podcasts that I’ve enjoyed over the years while giving us more gems like this.
I may be hiring you guys to do network level features after watching this first rate production.
John Gonzalez
NBC Sports

]]> By: Matt http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-189980 Matt Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:50:08 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-189980 Absolutely incredible video. The Ken Burns reference above definitely fits. I can't tell you guys how much I've learned from your podcasts the past several years. I listen to them consistently and now with these videos I'm just blown away at what you guys are contributing to us all. Thank you so much. One funny note that was great in the video was the chef cooking with a bottle of Williams Seylem. As a relatively new 'list member' I know what those bottles cost and to see him cooking with it was quite a sight! Absolutely incredible video. The Ken Burns reference above definitely fits. I can’t tell you guys how much I’ve learned from your podcasts the past several years. I listen to them consistently and now with these videos I’m just blown away at what you guys are contributing to us all. Thank you so much.

One funny note that was great in the video was the chef cooking with a bottle of Williams Seylem. As a relatively new ‘list member’ I know what those bottles cost and to see him cooking with it was quite a sight!

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-189655 GrapeRadio Bunch Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:35:52 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-189655 Thanks guys. I could never properly express how much your over the top praise means to us. We have toyed with the idea of releasing a much longer version, but it would take too much time. BTW, the video was shot in HD. The DVD rocks! The web version does not come close to the HD version. Jay Thanks guys. I could never properly express how much your over the top praise means to us. We have toyed with the idea of releasing a much longer version, but it would take too much time. BTW, the video was shot in HD. The DVD rocks! The web version does not come close to the HD version.

Jay

]]> By: Brian Crabtree http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-189643 Brian Crabtree Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:18:46 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-189643 Stunning. Speechless. Inspiring. For a group of everyday wine geeks...where you guys have come and the level to which you have elevated your craft...it is amazing. Congratulations and thank you. Stunning. Speechless. Inspiring. For a group of everyday wine geeks…where you guys have come and the level to which you have elevated your craft…it is amazing. Congratulations and thank you.

]]> By: Jason Hagen http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-189626 Jason Hagen Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:30:42 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-189626 Really great stuff! I could easily watch hours of this. I want the director's cut :-) On to part 2! Thanks guys! Jason Really great stuff! I could easily watch hours of this. I want the director’s cut :-)

On to part 2!

Thanks guys!

Jason

]]> By: GrapeRadio Bunch http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-188767 GrapeRadio Bunch Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:39:18 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-188767 I would like to make a series of videos like this one. I wanted to gauge the reaction first before taking any action. Charlie, I love the "personal bandwidth" comment. I would lie to say it is not a concern for us also. In addition, we have dug into my own pockets to pay for some of this video. However, I am flat out hooked so there is no turning back now. Jay I would like to make a series of videos like this one. I wanted to gauge the reaction first before taking any action.

Charlie, I love the “personal bandwidth” comment. I would lie to say it is not a concern for us also. In addition, we have dug into my own pockets to pay for some of this video.

However, I am flat out hooked so there is no turning back now.

Jay

]]> By: Doug Hackett http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-188765 Doug Hackett Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:26:40 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-188765 I also would like to echo the sentiments of others and say I really enjoyed this video. Jeff invoked the name of the great Ken Burns which tickled me a little because I felt like this could easily have been shot for a PBS special as I was watching it (I read the comments after watching the video). The production value was great and maybe a series is born, eh? I also would like to echo the sentiments of others and say I really enjoyed this video. Jeff invoked the name of the great Ken Burns which tickled me a little because I felt like this could easily have been shot for a PBS special as I was watching it (I read the comments after watching the video). The production value was great and maybe a series is born, eh?

]]> By: Charlie http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-188742 Charlie Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:47:39 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-188742 Great job, guys. Very professionally done. I look forward to future similar projects but I am a bit concerned. I really enjoy your "regular" podcasts and hope that you have the personal bandwidth to carry on with both. I can only imagine how much effort went into this show, not to mention keeping up with your day jobs. Great job, guys. Very professionally done. I look forward to future similar projects but I am a bit concerned. I really enjoy your “regular” podcasts and hope that you have the personal bandwidth to carry on with both. I can only imagine how much effort went into this show, not to mention keeping up with your day jobs.

]]> By: Theo Heselmans http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-188595 Theo Heselmans Wed, 26 Dec 2007 08:23:47 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2007/12/25/stewards-of-the-land-russian-river-valley/#comment-188595 Very professional ! Looking forward to more 'stories' like this. Very professional ! Looking forward to more ‘stories’ like this.

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