Bertus van Zyl - Belong Wine Co., Tank Garage Winery, and James Cole Winery
This episode features Bertus van Zyl, who grew up and learned winemaking in South Africa and for the last ten years has been based in Napa and making wines from all over California. Bertus makes wine for James Cole and Tank Garage Wineries and also has a small brand, Belong Wine Co., that he runs with his wife, Alli. Our conversation covers Bertus’ move to California, carbonic maceration, risks in winemaking, a focus on Mourvedre at Belong Wine Co., and lots of cool grapes that he gets to work with at Tank Garage Winery.
Belong Wine Co - Napa, Ca
James Cole Winery - Napa, CA
Tank Garage Winery - Napa, CA
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