The Corkdorks Podcast

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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Paul is joined by Pepe Raventós, 21st generation winemaker of Raventós i Blanc, to discuss natural winemaking, the establishment of the Cava DO, and biodynamic farming. The estate has been in the Raventós family since 1497, making it the oldest single-family wine operation in Spain.

Jakob Bailey takes us on an emotional rollercoaster, reminiscing the events of 2020 and relating it to the resilience of the once "almost extinct" carménère grape. 

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On this episode of The Corkdorks Podcast, Paul sat down with Anne Dashe, co-founder of Dashe Cellars, to talk about her wine background, the beginnings of her company, natural wine, and more!

Jakob from Corkdorks introduced us to a fantastic Rieslings out of Seneca Lake, and described what he believes to be one of the fantastic regions for Riesling growing and production.

Join us as we delve into Anne’s transition from Bordeaux to California, and where her wine journey has brought her thus far.

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