The Taste with Doug Shafer – a Podcast About Wine, Food, and Friends

Bo Barrett of Chateau Montelena in a Classic Episode of 'The Taste'

August 12, 2026·1h 31m
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In 1972 Bo Barrett was a surfer in Southern California when his father bought a historic winery in Napa Valley called Chateau Montelena. After finishing college Bo went from beach life to cellar life, working at the winery full-time at the winery. In this classic episode (posted originally in Sept 2019) he talks about what he’s learned about winemaking, vineyards, economic cycles, parenthood, and how movies, such as Bottle Shock, are made. Today Bo is CEO of one of the most venerated wineries in the U.S. Enjoy! For more visit: montelena.com

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