Guests: Mark and James Blanchard of Blanchard Family Wines

Bacchus and Beery Wine Radio

Nov 14 2014 • 56 mins

Guests: Mark and James Blanchard of Blanchard Family Wines. Roger and Donna will explore the world of wine, current wine events and holiday wine planning. James and Mark will share their experience starting and building a family winery in Healdsburg, Ca. Mark and James explain how their love of wine helped the brothers to overcome their philosophical difference as they approached adulthood. Today, Mark runs the winery operation. James handles the business side while he remains an active duty Air Force helicopter pilot. Blanchard now creates award winning and high scoring wines. We will also learn about Blanchard's charitable activities, that are many and varied.