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468: David Ramey and the Evolution of Chardonnay
468: David Ramey and the Evolution of Chardonnay
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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
Jul 1, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
David Ramey is the founder and co-owner of Ramey Wine Cellars and Sidebar Cellars, both based in Sonoma County, California. David shares his career path in California wineries from Simi, to Matanzas Creek, Chalk Hill, Dominus Estate, Rudd Estate, and starting wine labels of his own. While discussing those various work experiences, David also shares what he learned at each point, and how this would evolve into his winemaking approach today. He goes grape variety by variety, explaining key aspects he has learned about each. David also gives his thoughts on winemaking topics such as whole cluster, malolactic conversion, reduction, oxidation, tannin management, infusion vs. extraction, barrel aging, and more. This episode gives a clear picture of how California winemaking has changed over the decades, and breaks down some key winemaking concepts. Take the demographic survey. This episode is sponsored by: NY Drinks NY Trip to the Finger Lakes Wine Region
Released:
Jul 1, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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