In Episode 15 of Uncorked: Wine, Business, and Life, hosts Bill Green and Gerald Colton sit down with Sid Brown, CEO of NFI, a $4 billion family-owned logistics powerhouse.

What began as a small trucking company has grown into one of America’s largest privately held logistics firms — and Sid shares the leadership values, personal reflections, and business philosophies behind that journey.

🎙️ In this episode:

Scaling NFI from a local fleet to a national logistics leader

Leading a family business across generations

Balancing growth with humility and long-term vision

Honoring his father’s legacy through purpose-driven leadership

Staying grounded while running a multibillion-dollar operation

Lessons on resilience, responsibility, and what really matters

Plus: great wine and conversation inside the Saddlehill Tasting Room 🍷

📍 Filmed at Saddlehill Winery in Voorhees, NJ

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In this episode of Uncorked: Wine-Business-Life, hosts Bill Green and Jerrold Colton welcome Dr. Larry Coia, a trailblazer in New Jersey winemaking and a former radiation oncologist. Dr. Coia's journey from practicing medicine to pioneering grape growing is a fascinating story of passion and innovation.

Dr. Coia shares his unique approach to viticulture, including experimenting with unconventional grape varieties like the bold, Italian-inspired San Marco and the complex Blaufränkisch. Discover how his scientific mindset shaped his winemaking techniques and led to the production of some of New Jersey’s finest wines.

The episode also dives into the recent controversy sparked by the Surgeon General’s proposed alcohol warning labels. As both a wine expert and a medical professional, Dr. Coia provides insightful, balanced perspectives on the real health risks associated with moderate wine consumption, advocating for scientific accuracy in public health messaging.

Plus, hear Bill discuss his vision for Saddlehill and how collaboration, rather than competition, drives the local winemaking community. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or curious about the future of New Jersey wine, this episode uncorks an engaging mix of science, passion, and industry insights. Cheers!