# California Wine on The No Agenda Show California Wine comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2009 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** July 2009 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [Wine Industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wine-industry.md), [Agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [Boycott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boycott.md), [Business Strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-strategy.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Edibles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edibles.md), [Exit Strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md), [Heart Surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-surgery.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Dvorak's Health and Final Friday Dinners - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 58:40–1:01:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/dvorak-s-health-and-final-friday-dinners.md Mimi and JC Dvorak discuss the upcoming memorial services and John's recent health struggles following heart surgery. JC shares how John would "test" people's wine palates during their final Friday dinners, sometimes secretly serving California wines to see if they would trigger a reaction. Mimi notes the irony of choosing a funeral home that John had previously inspected in his professional capacity. Keywords: [heart surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-surgery.md), crematorium, [memorial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memorial.md), wine testing, [california wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-wine.md) ### Kimi AI Research, California Wineries, Native Yeast Report - **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Time:** 2:50:42–2:55:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/kimi-ai-research-california-wineries-native-yeast-report.md John C. Dvorak describes a complex research task performed by the Kimi AI regarding California wineries that use native yeast. The AI spent two hours cross-referencing winery websites with actual reviews to identify stable, non-vinegarized wines. The report identified Ridge Vineyards as a top producer. The segment concludes with a plug for the "Unrelenting" show. Keywords: kimi, native yeast, ridge vineyards, [california wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-wine.md), [research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/research.md) ### Wine Industry Interviews and No Agenda Stencils - **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-31 - **Time:** 13:56–15:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/wine-industry-interviews-and-no-agenda-stencils.md Plans are discussed to interview aging figures in the California wine industry, specifically mentioning a 90-year-old importer named Draper. The segment also references "No Agenda" stencils created by a producer named Darren as a potential branding and promotion tool for the show. Keywords: draper, [wine industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wine-industry.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), darren, stencils, [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md) ### Wine Industry, Stephen Draper, Exit Strategies - **Episode:** [1068: Carbeque](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-16 - **Time:** 1:14:03–1:16:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque/chapter/wine-industry-stephen-draper-exit-strategies.md The hosts discuss potential future interview subjects, including veteran wine importer Stephen Draper, who possesses extensive knowledge of the California wine industry. They joke about the possibility of launching their own product as an "exit strategy" to retire wealthy. The segment transitions into the administrative portion of the show, acknowledging the effort required to produce the podcast while traveling through Europe. Keywords: stephen draper, wine importer, [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [business strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-strategy.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### Canadian Boycott of American Goods, Trade War - **Episode:** [1048: Crush ICE](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-06 - **Time:** 2:49:50–2:54:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice/chapter/canadian-boycott-of-american-goods-trade-war.md A small restaurant in Quebec, La La Bistro, gained national attention for boycotting American products like California wine in response to President Trump's trade policies. The hosts characterize the boycott as "juvenile" and predict that the trade tensions are a "spring action" that will eventually lead to a market-exploding resolution. Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [trade war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-war.md), [boycott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boycott.md), [california wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-wine.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md) ### Wine and Weed Pairings, Edibles, Business Trends - **Episode:** [955: Outrage Addition](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/955-outrage-addition.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-13 - **Time:** 2:36:42–2:38:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/955-outrage-addition/chapter/wine-and-weed-pairings-edibles-business-trends.md A new trend in California involves pairing specific wines with marijuana strains, similar to traditional wine and cheese tastings. While some suggest pairing sweet wines like Sauternes with cannabis, others propose infusing chocolate edibles with Cabernet Sauvignon. The trend is seen as a sign of the growing commercialization and normalization of the marijuana industry in legal states. Keywords: [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wine.md), pairings, [edibles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edibles.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) ### California Agriculture, Marijuana Revenue vs Traditional Crops - **Episode:** [114: Obama's Pitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/114-obama-s-pitch.md) - **Published:** 2009-07-19 - **Time:** 41:48–43:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/114-obama-s-pitch/chapter/california-agriculture-marijuana-revenue-vs-traditional-crops.md Marijuana is the highest-valued crop in California, estimated at $17 billion annually, which dwarfs traditional agricultural products like milk ($7.3 billion) and grapes ($3.1 billion). Proponents argue that legalizing and taxing the industry could generate $1.4 billion in state revenue. 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