Stu Ake - The Wine Foundry
Stu Ake from The Wine Foundry joins us to discuss the art of personalized custom-crush winemaking. Stu shares his journey into winemaking, which began at Crush Pad in San Francisco. The episode covers the the opportunites that The Wine Foundry provides, the logistics and creativity involved in crafting small batches of wine, emphasizing how younger generations are redefining wine conventions.
Listeners will learn about the "share a barrel" concept, which makes winemaking more accessible and fosters community. Stu also talks about the importance of sourcing quality grapes from renowned vineyards and the balance between creativity and quality control. The episode offers insights into how aspiring winemakers can focus on storytelling and marketing to carve their niche in the industry without heavy investments in infrastructure.
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