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044: Philippe Melka, Meghan Zoebeck, and Native Fermentation Management
FromInside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine
044: Philippe Melka, Meghan Zoebeck, and Native Fermentation Management
FromInside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine
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Length:
101 minutes
Released:
Feb 2, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This episode features Philippe Melka, one of the most renowned winemakers in California. Joining us is Meghan Zoebeck, who is one of the winemakers that make up the small Atelier Melka workshop, which is responsible for the consultation to some of Napa's leading wineries. I have received many requests for a discussion of managing native fermentations and I felt Philippe's experience would be ideal for this topic. After Philippe shares the mishap of feeding red pomace to the winery cows at Seavey Vineyard back in 1995 we get right into the thick of fermentation management including both philosophical and technical aspects. This episode gets deep into the weeds of red wine fermentations and we also cover the practice of extended macerations. We wrap up with a discussion of Philippe and Meghan's recent forays into Pinot Noir winemaking. I had a great time recording this episode and I'm excited to share it with all the Inside Winemaking listeners. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Atelier Melka Melka Wines, Napa Valley Seavey Vineyard, Napa Valley Philippe on Wine Library TV back in 2006 SO2 podcast from Inside Winemaking featuring Zeke Neeley Dominus Estate, Napa Valley Lail Vineyards, Napa Valley Vineyard 29, Napa Valley Dana Estates, Napa Valley Constant Diamond Mountain, Napa Valley I'm hoping to put together an episode where I answer listener questions about grapegrowing and winemaking. Please email what's on your mind jim@insidewinemaking.com The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes And Stitcher Radio Too Questions? Comments? Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com
Released:
Feb 2, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Overview with Jim Duane: This initial episode lays out what you can expect from the Inside Winemaking Podcast. Host Jim Duane covers the show's intent, it's format, Jim's qualifications as a winemaker, his background, and the inspiration for creating the Podcast. by Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine