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Nicole Salengo, winemaker at Berryessa Gap Vineyards says, “I see colors when I taste wine”

There are two things you should definitely know about Nicole Salengo, the talented winemaker at Berryessa Gap Vineyards, located in Winters, California. First, she gets bored easily, so she is always looking to take on new challenges – which is a good thing if you are a fan of great wine. Second, she is passionate about crafting wines that are true to their varietal characteristics. Since she is the winemaker for a family who runs one of the most well-respected vine nurseries in California, she is never bored and she is making a lot of interesting wines – 13 to be exact. Drink in this interview with the charming and talented Nicole Salengo.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2019 Berryessa Gap Vineyards Verdejo 

2016 Berryessa Gap Vineyards Malbec

2016 Berryessa Gap Vineyards Tempranillo 

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