The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 320 - Unveiling Perfection: Napa’s New Icon with Jayson Hu (audio)

Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you!

Unveiling Perfection: Napa’s New Icon with Jayson Hu

From a world-class collector to a visionary creator, Jayson Hu is redefining the pinnacle of Napa Valley luxury. In this episode, Kim and Mark sit down with the founder of Fairest Creature to go behind the glass of some of the most exclusive wines in the world.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• The Journey to Fairest Creature: Jayson shares his personal background and what drove him to transition from a passionate wine authority to a brand founder.
• The "Leading Authority" Label: How does Jayson feel about being dubbed the foremost Chinese expert on Napa Valley wine? We get his candid take.
• A Winemaking Dream Team: A deep dive into his collaboration with legendary "flying winemaker" Michel Rolland and his roster of world-class vintners.
• The Art of the Blend: Why blending is the ultimate expression of a winemaker’s skill and how Jayson approaches it.
• Does Terroir Matter? A provocative discussion on the importance of "place" versus the hand of the maker in modern viticulture.
• Bottled Masterpieces: The story behind the stunning, artistic labels that make Fairest Creature as beautiful on the shelf as it is in the glass.
• The 2020 Vintage Heartbreak: A transparent look at smoke taint and why Jayson made the difficult, high-stakes decision to produce no wine in 2020.

Why You Should Listen

Whether you’re a Napa devotee or a newcomer to the wine world, Jayson offers a "very interesting look" into the high-stakes reality of luxury winemaking. It’s a masterclass in quality, branding, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

Cheers

🍷🍷🍷

Kim and Mark

Connect With Us & Our Guest

• Fairest Creature: www.fairestcreature.com
• The Wonderful World of Wine: www.thewww.wine

https://on.soundcloud.com/5UyiBB23uWMdsy8FW6

https://www.thewww.wine/unveiling-perfection-napas-new-icon-with-jayson-hu/

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 320-Unveiling Perfection: Napa’s New Icon with Jayson Hu

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Monday, July 20, 2026

Yes, Franklin has its own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves.   

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.  

Tune in to listen to the following:

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 107 - Friends, The Declaration of Independence, When, The Start of Summer, and much more

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about remembering friends and musicians who have passed, reflections, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, the start of summertime, and asking when?  

(Editor's note: And this episode brings us up to the current one, we have caught up ... )

Audio link - https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-107-friends-the-declaration-of-independance-when-the-start-of-summer-and-much-more

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday, July 19, 2026

Yes, Franklin has its own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a schedule full of the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 106 - Assembly, Company Time, Romance, The Beach Boys, Retirement, and The Long Way Home

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about freedom of assembly, doing your best, company time, romance music, retirement, and the long way home.

Audio link - https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-106-assembly-company-time-romance-the-beach-boys-retirement-and-the-long-way-home

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, July 18, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm

. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 105 - Bingo, Family Stories, Senior Olympics, Archives, Danny's Old Car Mystery and Iggy the Dog

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about bingo mystery, family stories involving the dinner table, the Senior Olympics, going back into the archives, Helen shares the last part of her story Danny's Old Car Mystery, and Bo shares the first chapter of his children's book about his dog, Iggy.

Audio link - https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-105-bingo-family-stories-senior-olympics-archives-dannys-old-car-mystery-and-iggy-the-dog

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, July 17, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events 

• This hour features my conversation with Sue Regan and the Town of Franklin Passport Office services provides      https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/06/sue-regan-talks-about-working-at-town.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews  Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun.  Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 104 - Haiku, Book Review, Social Experiments, Family Stories, Technology, and Danny's Old Car Mystery

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about a senior citizen haiku, a book review of Reading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News by Jeffrey Bilbro, social experiments involving busking, a family story about a bike, a short teaser into The Last Sunrise about a super computer, and Helen shares the next part of her childen's story Danny's Old Car Mystery

Audio link - https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-104-haiku-book-review-social-expirments-family-stories-technology-and-dannys-old-car-mystery

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, July 16, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events  (Repeats Saturday at 3:00 PM)

• This hour features Senior Center Outlook for July events with Jillian Rochet  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/06/jillian-talks-about-july-2026.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"  

• This week The Vibe and Pauly G feature Prince and the Revolution's "Purple Rain" album released June 25, 1984.  The album includes major hits:  "When Doves Cry"
, "Let's Go Crazy",  "Purple Rain", and "I Would Die 4 U".  
• The Vibe Playlist hour delivers top Prince and the Revolution hits from Live recordings to experience the real passion and energy from this unique and talented artist.  Get your purple ready!

Find the playlist ->  https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee begins to coalesce around their work plan

FM #1778 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1778 in the series. 

This session shares the exclusive audio from the Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee Meeting held on Monday, July 13, 2026. The meeting was held in the 3rd floor training room. 

 

The recording runs about 62 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1778-horace-mann-legacy-mtg-07-13-26/

--------------

Meeting agenda 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-2401 

My notes in one PDF 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11J-yJbzxMfv9e7G0IOUHFQ_Ouj6Q5xY9/view?usp=drive_link 

Horace Mann trifold used beginning at Strawberry Stroll

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KfKvOLhuXlzlor53vvErcTONj-6FFk24/view?usp=drive_link

-------------

We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio introduced a brand new schedule early in 2025 for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM   Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock 

Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)  

• This hour features my conversation with Mitzi Gousie as we talk about the event highlights for July 2026 at the Library    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/mitzi-fills-us-in-on-all-that-is.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone  All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points.    (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)  

• This segment features Episode 319 - Wine Digital Marketing With Molly Bossardt   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode.html
   

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, Franklin Public Radio

Tuesday

SAFE Radio – Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines - An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 101 - Spring, Worst Opening Lines, Demons, Murder Most Foul, The Common Cold, and The First of Many (audio)

Catching up to one episode I realize I had skipped before really catching up on the more recent episodes over the next several days.

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about spring, a continuation on the worst opening lines of stories, demons, a play about the common cold, Alice shares the first chapter in a new book she's writing, and The First of Many poem.

Audio link -

Senior Story Hour - WFPR

https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-101-spring-worst-opening-lines-demons-murder-most-foul-the-common-cold-and-the-first-of-many

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Monday, July 13, 2026

Yes, Franklin has its own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves.   

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.  

Tune in to listen to the following:

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

Franklin TV: Our Open Board Meeting - Aug 22

It’s Happening. August 22nd at Our Studio

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 07/12/2025

Our Annual Open Board Meeting will take place as our neighborhood block party. Come to our 23 Hutchinson St. studios.

Join us, Saturday, August 22nd at 3:00pm. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by August 15 to: info@franklin.tv

It’s open to all Franklin businesses and residents. We’ll meet-and-greet and enjoy the day starting at 3:00 PM. Come hungry, enjoy great food and all the fixin’s – along with tunes and fun.

You can also tour our studios and learn about Franklin●TV and wfpr●fm. We’ll also briefly review the past year’s progress and plans for the future. At our meeting you may cast your vote for new and/or renewing board positions.

Excerpt from our bylaws: (Available on our website.)

Section 15. Election of Director by the Membership (a) Members shall be notified by the Clerk of the election of a director by the Membership at the Annual Meeting. Said notice shall be in accordance with the notice provisions of Section 4 of this Article IV. (b) Any eligible voting Member may be nominated for election to the position of Director by: 

(i) Written notification to the Clerk no later than seven (7) days prior to Annual Meeting; or (ii) By nomination from the floor of the Annual Meeting made and seconded by no less than three (3) eligible voting members.

Thanks to our board members who contribute their time and energy to help make Franklin●TV all that a public access TV studio can be. If you would like to become involved either as a volunteer or to create your own TV or radio programs at Franklin●TV and wfpr●fm, just send an email to: info@franklin.tv with your contact information. You can also call us to explore your ideas. 508-541-4118.

Please join us at our Franklin●TV event. Come meet, greet, chow down, have fun, and learn all about local TV and radio in Franklin.

See you then.

And – as always –

Thank you for watching. 

Thanks for listening to wfpr●fm,

and staying informed at Franklin●news.

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf