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

This Week's Guest is You -- Answering Your Listener Questions

November 18, 2025·1 hr 4 min·5 clips
John Skupny shocks listeners by advocating to dump expensive wine hard for better aeration.
Doug Schaefer and Andy host John Skupny for a listener Q&A episode, covering wine storage tips, aging advice, and Napa Valley history. They share personal stories about mentors, family traditions, and the decision to sell Schaefer Vineyards.

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Listener questions open into a grounded Napa Valley memory tour.

A listener-question episode becomes a measured walk through Napa Valley memory, with Doug Schaefer, Andy, and John Skupny tracing the names and turning points that shaped the region.

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Listener questions turn into a Napa Valley history lesson with real names attached.

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