Wine Enthusiast's 2020 Winemaker of the Year, Greg Brewer, talks with Paul about his journey into wine, the Sta. Rita Hills, the Jackson Family, climate change, and more!

Greg started his career as a French instructor at UC Santa Barbara before being trained in wine production at Santa Barbara Winery starting in 1991. He created his eponymous label, Brewer-Clifton with original partner Steve Clifton in 1996 and later designed Melville where he worked as winemaker from its inception in 1997 through the end of 2015. Greg additionally created diatom focusing on starkly raised Chardonnay, as well as Ch.igai Takaha, which is marketed predominantly in Japan. The entirety of his career has been committed to the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, which he helped to map, define and establish in 1997.

Jakob comes back for another Corkdork Report, talking birds, migration, and the wonderful world of Mezcal. Learn about the history of mezcal production, how family producers have triumphed over difficult times in their industry, and about Neta, one of Jakob and Paul's standout mezcal producers.

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Ep. 1: Anne Dashe of Dashe Cellars

The Corkdorks PodcastBy Paul PatelDec 29, 2020