Wineguys Radio and Randle Johnson
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Randle Johnson started his winemaking career in 1974 after graduating from UC Davis with a master’s in viticulture and landing a position with Souverain Winery in Rutherford. There, he worked under legendary Napa Vally winemaker Phil Baxter, and in 1977, Randle became the vineyard manager and cellar master for Mayacamas Vineyards. After Mayacamas, Randle became the head winemaker at Stags’ Leap Winery for two years, and then joined the Hess Collection in 1983.
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