**This is our last episode of Season One! Thank you for your support!** Join Howard Fletcher as he has a sit down with Renee Ventrice of Cork & Keg Tours at 50West Vineyards in beautiful Middleburg, VA. Renee, a lover of Loudoun County and wine expert, shares her experiences during her journey from Navy vet, to California wine lover, to Virginia wi…

Join Howard Fletcher as he travels to picturesque Bluemont, Virginia to have a conversation with Scott Spelbring, Master Cider Maker of Henway Hard Cider. We discuss all things Virginia cider and new delicious creations to come from Henway. More on Henway Hard Cider: Going back five generations, the Horlander family gathered around their dinner tab…

Join Howard Fletcher as he travels to picturesque Bluemont, Virginia to have a conversation with Scott Spelbring, Head Winemaker of Bluemont Vineyard. Howard and Scott discuss his evolution from sound engineer, to home vigneron, to cellar rat at Sunset Hills Vineyard, to his present highly skilled position as head winemaker. More on Bluemont Vineya…

Join Howard Fletcher as he returns to beautiful Leesburg, Virginia to have a conversation with Casanel winemaker Katie DeSouza Henley. Katie is one of the most innovative and talented winemakers in the area. We discuss the evolution of her family’s business from a passion project of her father to one of the best wineries in Loudoun County. More on …

Join Howard Fletcher as he travels to Leesburg, Virginia to have a conversation with Doug Fabbioli, co-owner and head winemaker of Fabbioli Cellars. Doug is so passionate and dedicated to his craft and Virginia wine, he has been given the honored moniker: the “Godfather of Loudoun Wines.” This is a good one. So, don’t miss it! More on Fabbioli Cell…

Join Howard Fletcher as he travels to Centreville, VA to The Winery at Bull Run to have a conversation with the winemaker, J. Ashton Lough. Ashton started making wine for establishment in 2012 and is responsible for all aspects of their winemaking program. He has worked as a winemaker since he graduated from the University of Georgia with degrees i…

Join Howard Fletcher as he travels down to Middleburg, VA to speak with Melanie Natoli. She is the winemaker and vigneron of Cana Vineyards and Winery. Melanie joined Cana in 2015, and she has advanced the wine program at Cana to produce several award winning vintages. In 2017, she was the first Virginia winemaker to be named Woman Winemaker of the…

This is Part 2 our visit to One Eight Distilling in Washington, DC. Join Howard as he engages in conversation with their Head Blender, Stephen Corrigan. If you haven’t heard last week’s episode, please go check it out. It will tell you how One Eight got started and an overview of the great things they are doing there. More on One Eight Distilling: …

Join Howard as he welcomes Sandy Wood and Alex Laufer co-founders of One Eight Distilling in Washington, DC. These two men are visionaries and influencers in D.C.’s growing craft distilling industry More on One Eight Distilling: One Eight Distilling is named for Article One Section Eight of the US Constitution, which among other things provided for…

Join Howard as he speaks with entrepreneurs and partners, Elliott Johnson and Jahi Warts of Soul Mega Brewing in Washington, D.C. Soul Mega’s team mission is to be recognized in the craft beer industry for their “stylistically un-styled craft beer offerings and to create a culture that embraces creativity and inclusion.” Soul Mega means “the embodi…

Join Howard and John Sporing, owner of a Life Well Drunk, a business that provides wine experiences around the world. He is also the creator and host of Wine Uncensored on YouTube. About John Sporing: John Sporing is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Advanced certified, and continues to work on his diploma i…

Join Howard and Tolga Baki, owner and master brewer of Hillsborough Brewing. He is also the owner of Belly Love, a craft brew pub in Leesburg, VA. About Hillsborough Brewing: Hillsborough Brewing is located on the grounds of Hillsborough Vineyards, which is owned and operated by Tolga’s family. The Baki family began their dream by planting each vin…

BTP_CabooseBrewing_Show Notes Join Howard as he speaks to Matt Furda, Head Brewer of Caboose Brewing of Vienna and Merrifield, Virginia. Matt’s favorite Caboose beer is their Mexican Style Lager, Bienvenidos. He’s excited to create fun one-off beers, especially wild-fermented sour beers. So, if you like innovative flavors and want to learn more abo…

Join Howard and Nancy Deliso, co-owner and Marketing Guru of 868 Estate Vineyards, as they talk about the story of how three families who share a passion for wine came together in 2012 to open an award-winning vineyard, winery, and restaurant on the Loudoun County Wine Trail. About 868 Estate Vineyards: Three families in pursuit of a shared passion…

BTP_Show Notes_Lost Creek Vineyards & Winery IN THIS EPISODE, Howard speaks with Aimee Henkle, co-owner of the Vineyards & Winery at Lost Creek. Aimee’s passion for wine and love for business, Virginia, and Loudoun County inspired her and her husband Todd to purchase Lost Creek Vineyards and Winery in 2012. She is also the President of the Loudoun …

Join Howard as he has a conversation with Jim Law, the founder and winemaker of Linden Vineyards in Linden, Virginia. They discuss the evolution of Virginia wine culture, wine as an agricultural product, Jim's patient and classic method of Old World winemaking and much more! About LInden Vineyards: One of Virginia’s premier wineries, Linden Vineyar…

Join Howard and Melissa Schulte, General Manager of Black Ankle Vineyards, as they talk about her story on getting into the wine industry in Maryland. We also discuss how the changing face of wine culture in the state has deepened her appreciation of their customers – especially in the midst of Covid restrictions. Melissa also shares some advice fo…

Join Howard and Beth Erickson, President and CEO of Visit Loudoun, as they spend an episode chatting about the craft beverage industry in Loudoun County. In this episode you will learn: Locals, Businesses, and Officials – Shaping the Loudoun County Wine Scene. Running craft brewery beyond wine and the secret sauce of each craft breweries. Clusters …

Join Howard and Kenny Borkmann, Master Brewer of Brookeville Beer Farm, as they spend an episode chatting about Kenny's history in the business and the craft beer industry in Maryland. About Visit Brookville Beer Farm: A European style beer hall with an iconic steeple top and circular bar, Brookeville Beer Farm in Montgomery County, MD has been a s…

Join Howard Fletcher and his conversation with Jeff Ramirez, co-founder and Chief Beer Officer of Denizens Brewing Co. In this role, Jeff is responsible for all aspects of beer production, both for taproom and wholesale consumption. In addition to brewing over 150+ beers to-date and developing a popular core lineup, making Denizens one of the most …

Join Howard Fletcher in Loudoun, Virginia, with Nate Walsh, the winegrower and one of the owners of Walsh Family Wine. In their company, Nate and his wife, Sarah, make a great team. They produce delicious, authentic Virginia premium wines. Learn more about their business, Nate’s experiences in the wine industry, and more. Enjoy the episode now! In …

Join Howard Fletcher in Loudoun, Virginia with Scott Harris, one of the founders of the Catoctin Creek. Scott and his wife, Becky, started this business because of their love for winemaking. They are the first legal distillery in Loudoun County, Virginia since the prohibition. Catoctin Creek continuously produces and provides their customers the fi…

Join Howard Fletcher in Silver Spring, Maryland, with Christian Layke, the Co-owner, CEO, and Master Brewer of the Silver Branch Brewing Company. They talk all about the company’s amazing services, using various brewing styles of other countries in making their products. They serve different kinds of beer, wine, cocktails, and coffee! And as they l…

Join Howard as he makes a little trip down to Virginia wine country, to the town of Leesburg, to meet Bill Hatch of Zephaniah Farm Vineyard, a place that Travel and Leisure magazine named as one of its top 25 wineries in the United States in 2018. They’re going to talk about Zephaniah Farm Vineyard’s rich history and how they were able to transform…

Join Howard as he goes back to Frederick, Maryland, to meet Mark Vierthaler, Head Distiller at Tenth Ward Distilling Company. They’re going to talk about the emerging craft distilling industry in Maryland and their mission to ward off the ordinary with their unique but high-quality bottled spirits. If you want to know more about Maryland’s first Ab…

Welcome to the first episode of Barrel Tasting with Howard Fletcher. Join Howard as he goes to Frederick, Maryland, to meet Braeden Bumpers, one of the founders of McClintock Distilling. If you want to know how a vapor infused gin is made and how a Maryland-style rye whiskey tastes like, you better stay tuned cause you’re in for a treat! In this ep…

In this episode, Howard speaks with Dorothy Vaccaro, General Manager of Boxwood Estate Winery in Middleburg, Virginia. If you've ever wondered what you would do as a business person if the market channel and delivery system radically changed overnight, you need to listen to this podcast. Dorothy and her team at Boxwood navigated those waters better…

In today’s episode, I (Howard Fletcher) travel to Middleburg, VA to have a conversation with Jessica Chivers-Wilson, Sales Director of Boxwood Estate Winery. We discuss the winery's beginnings, their philosophy, and to rising quality and status of Virginia wine. To learn more about Boxwood Estate Winery, please go to: https://boxwoodwinery.com/To c…

I will be returning to a business that I featured in one of the first episodes of my original podcast, The Number One 2; Caboose Brewery in Vienna, VA.Caboose opened on its doors on May 5, 2015 in Vienna, VA, and has become one of the most successful breweries in Fairfax county. They have been so successful that they have recently opened a second l…

I have a conversation with the owners of Sonor Wines America. I am introduced to the process of infusing wine with music during the fermentation process. This is super interesting. You can learn more about Sonor Wines America at their website: https://www.sonorwinesamerica.com/ Visit me at my website to get more information about real estate in the…

This is part two of my conversation with one of the owners of 868 Estate Vineyards, Carl DeManno to discuss the history of the winery and restaurant, Virginia weather, the challenges of buying land for a vineyard, and the wine industry in this part of the country. You can learn more about 868 Estate Vineyards at their website: ;https://868estatevin…

Welcome to the first episode of the Real Estate, Wine, and More Podcast. I sat down with one of the owners of 868 Estate Vineyards, Carl DeManno to discuss the history of the winery and restaurant, Virginia weather, the challenges of buying land for a vineyard, and the wine industry in this part of the country. Stay tuned, I think you’ll like it. A…

Howard Fletcher speaks with the Founder/CEO of Grow & Fortify about their work with the Maryland Wineries Association, Brewers Association of Maryland, and Maryland Distillers Guild.By Howard Fletcher | Journalist | Podcaster

The Number One 2 (Howard Fletcher) visits with Melissa Aellen of Linganore Winecellars in Mt. Airy, MD. The 3rd generation winemaker discusses Maryland wine, East Coast winemaking education, and her family's history in the business.By Howard Fletcher | Journalist | Writer

Howard travels to Mt. Airy, Maryland to speak with Ed Boyce, winemaker and co-owner of Black Ankle Vineyards.By Howard Fletcher | Journalist | Writer

The Number One 2 podcast (Howard Fletcher) completes his conversation with Rich Mak, owner and brewer of B. C. Brewery. Also, we talk to Executive Chef Dave Magdeburger of B.C. Eats, the food truck that services the brewery.By Howard Fletcher | Journalist | Writer

The Number One 2 travels to Baltimore County to speak with Rich Mak of B.C. Brewery about his new establishment, craft beer and great food.By Howard Fletcher | Journalist | Writer

The Number One 2 podcast (Howard Fletcher) completes his interview with Robert Deford, owner/winemaker of Boordy Vineyards. They discuss the history of the vineyard and wine making in the Mid-Atlantic.By Howard Fletcher | Journalist | Writer

The Number One 2 podcast (Howard Fletcher) interviews Robert Deford, owner/winemaker of Boordy Vineyards. They discuss the history of the vineyard and wine making in the Mid-Atlantic.By Howard Fletcher | Journalist | Writer

The Number One 2 visits Big Cork Vineyards in Rohrersville, MD to speak with Master Winemaker, Dave Collins.By Howard Fletcher | Journalist | Writer