When it comes to California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, few names command as much respect as Sonoma's Kistler Vineyards. Kistler president and winemaker Jason Kesner joined Straight Talk host James Molesworth to tell us about growing up in the Napa wine industry—including where Robert Mondavi bought the weekly staff donuts—and how he strives to do a little bit less in the vineyard and winery with each passing year.Wine Spectator senior editor for news Mitch Frank joins the program as well, shedding light on a recent health study that’s made big waves in the mainstream media, for all the wrong reasons.And don't forget, there's always more free content at WineSpectator.com!• 2024 New York Wine Experience Tickets and Info• Kistler's Dark Side: Jason Kesner's Pinot Noirs• 2020 Top 10 Wines of the Year: Kistler Chardonnay• Health News: Wine Does Not Raise Risks for Healthy Older Adults• Vintage Wine Estates Bankruptcy• California Pinot Noir Tasting Report• Wine Spectator's Sept. 30, 2024, issue• Latest News and Headlines• Ask Dr. Vinny• Sign up for Wine Spectator's free email newsletters• Subscribe to Wine SpectatorA podcast from Wine SpectatorMarvin R. Shanken, Editor and PublisherHost: James MolesworthDirector: Robert TaylorProducer: Gabriela SaldiviaGuests: Jason Kesner, Mitch FrankAssistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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