Cellar Sessions

In episode 10 of Cellar Sessions Podcast, Host Michael Kimball and Shepherd Craig Rogers of Border Springs Farm carve out a passionate conversation about the realities of farming in VA, the farm-to-table movement from a producers perspective and of course, wine! Warning: this episode will cause extreme cravings for perfectly cooked lamb and Petit Verdot but don't worry, we know a guy

In part 2 of episode 9 of Cellar Sessions Podcast, the conversation between Host Michael Kimball and guests Sara Harris and Kayleigh Spain-Moore uncork topics like what impacts our wine buying habits, canned wine, the comeback of merlot . . . and fanny packs?! Grab you favorite glass (or can!) of VA wine and enjoy! Cheers!

 Passion, the key ingredient to a successful business and an impactful social media strategy. In this 2-part episode of Cellar Session Podcast, host Michael Kimball talks with two amazingly talented entrepreneurs, Sara Harris and Kayleigh Spain-Moore, about the importance of storytelling and the impact social media can have on your business. Grab your favorite glass (or can!) of VA wine for this episode and don't forget to tune in for part 2 of this episode, coming soon!   

Episode 8 of Cellar Sessions Podcast is back with even more fire in Part 2

Episode 8 "What's Tannat Like at Upper Shirley Vineyards" of the Cellar Sessions podcast brought so much fire  

Episode 7 of Cellar Sessions Podcast uncorks the relationship between neighboring wineries on the Colonial Virginia Wine Trail!  Host Michael Kimball is joined by Kathryn Parsons, Content Marketing Assistant at the Williamsburg Winery, and Katherine Gulick, General Manager of Saudé Creek Vineyards, for a conversation about being caught by the wine bug, how your palate changes over time, and the evolution of the wine industry in Hampton Roads. Grab a glass of your favorite wine for this easy listening episode.   Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed are those of the guest(s) and not of the Williamsburg Winery or its affiliates.  

Episode 6 of Cellar Sessions Podcast welcomes Virginia's Wineries Association Wine Person of the Year, Dr. Mitzi Batterson, of James River Cellars! Mitzi joins host Michael Kimball to discuss how change is made in our industry, the brand Virginia Wine, and a few of the unique grape varietals that have shaped the direction of Virginia wine. As the conversation and the wine flows, Michael even gets his turn to answer questions from Mitzi! You'll want a glass of wine to pair with this episode

Episode 5 of our "Cellar Sessions" podcast features one of Williamsburg's most exciting, collaborative and philanthropic businesses, the Virginia Beer Company. Host Michael Kimball is joined by VBC Co-founders Robby Willey and Chris Smith to discuss the evolution of the Williamsburg experience, the risk/reward nature of entrepreneurship and the impact the craft beer industry has had on wineries. Tune in for more each week of Cellar Sessions!  Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed are those of the guest(s) and not of the Williamsburg Winery or its affiliates.  

Episode 4 of our "Cellar Sessions" Podcast is all about blazing new trails and taking big risks. In this latest episode, our VP of Marketing Michael Kimball brews up an energetic conversation with Andrew Voss, co-owner of Amber Ox and Precarious Beer Project. Get ready for a passionate, out-of-the-box episode and did we mention, there's talks of a Beer-cade? You read that right! *Tune in to "Cellar Sessions" Podcast for more! *Recorded in late 2018.  Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed are those of the guest and not of the Williamsburg Winery or its affiliates.  

Episode 3 of our “Cellar Sessions” Podcast is all about tradition, family business, and some of the most delicious ham on the planet. In this latest episode, an episode that’s been aging in our recording studio since early fall of 2018*, our VP of Marketing Michael Kimball hams it up with our CSW Kenny Bumbaco and the “Ham Evangelist” Keith Roberts of Edwards Virginia Smokehouse.  Warning, this episode will cause severe hunger and thirst. Make sure to have a bottle handy and prepare a charcuterie platter! Click the link in our bio to listen and/or search “Cellar Sessions” on a iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcasts.  *Recorded in the fall of 2018 and contains information about an upcoming event that has already come and gone.  Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed are those of the guest and not of the Williamsburg Winery or its affiliates.  

 Glenn Lavender, Meadmaker and owner of Silver Hand Meadery, joins Williamsburg Winery's Vice President of Marketing, Michael Kimball, and Williamsburg Winery Winemaker, Matthew Meyer to discuss all of the buzz surrounding mead, the world’s most ancient fermented beverage.   Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed are those of the guest and not of the Williamsburg Winery or its affiliates.  

Frank Morgan, author of the award-winning blog DrinkWhatYouLike, and one of the Virginia wine's leading experts joins Williamsburg Winery's Vice President of Marketing, Michael Kimball, and Williamsburg Winery Winemaker, Matthew Meyer to discuss what's trending (up and down) in the Virginia Wine industry.  Grab a glass of your favorite Virginia wine and sip along with us as we explore the fascinating world of VA wine!  Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed are those of the guest and not of the Williamsburg Winery or its affiliates.