Don't Fear the Grape

Tad Runkle

Tad is a web designer and front-end web developer by trade and founder of Burning Bridges Media. He is a self proclaimed geek and an avid wine enthusiast.

Aside from his involvement in Don’t Fear the Grape, Tad is the producer and co-host of the Animation Station and Crash! Bang! Pow! podcasts.

Patrick Dentinger

Patrick is a graphic designer and fine artist. He is the co-host of the Don't Fear the Grape and Animation Station podcasts.

Leigh Pomeroy

Leigh started in the wine business in Napa Valley in 1972 and has been involved in various phases ever since. He currently administers the website for Tulocay Winery, co-edits the blog Vox Verax, and teaches film at Minnesota State University Mankato.

John Glas

For the past ten years John has tasted and researched wines from around the world. With a Masters Degree in Education, John not only knows the world of wine but how to teach people in the most fun and creative ways.

In addition to In-home and Corporate Wine Tastings, John offers the Twin Cities Wine Club and Minneapolis Wine Club throughout the year. Also, John is the only Twin Cities wine educator that offers a club for the advance wine drinker via his Private Minneapolis Wine Club.