Sonoma winemaker, Pinot-obsessed, new to the community. AMA.

by TheGrapeGoblin

22 Comments

  1. Wineismylife77

    Favorite Sonoma County Pinot Noir you have ever had…

  2. Irish-Bears108

    How would you describe your favorite bottle that you produce in single paragraph? And can you name a short list of producers who have inspired you the most?

  3. carcarbuhlarbar

    If you could make wine from any vineyard in the world which would it be?

    Stems or no stems and why?

    What region do you think makes the best pinot in the world currently?

  4. athomewine

    What about Sonoma County Pinot Noir moves you from the “excited” to “obsessed” stage of passion?

  5. 2003tide

    What do you think the climate change impact will be in Sonoma the next 10yr, and next 20yr

  6. Tuscana_Dota

    If I remember correctly, or you just really look like him, I did a tasting at your winery/tasting room 2 or 3 years ago. Super fun wines and good time. Would recommend to anyone here.

  7. Seagullmaster

    How did you get into it? Does it pay well?

  8. AdInevitable2552

    I have heard and read that some high alcohol Pinot can display cola notes, for example kosta Browne. I’ve also heard it’s an extremely hard grape to grow but a very popular grape to drink. I’m managing a wine program and wonder any recommendations you would have for me.

  9. WineNerdAndProud

    What Pinots (from anywhere) have inspired you the most?

  10. ChronicPoops

    If you had to drink only one Pinot for the rest of your life, what are you picking? And a follow up, what wine are you having with a “last meal”?

  11. Mr_InFamoose

    I recently started as the Enologist at a winery on the central coast after 3 industry harvests and getting both my bachelor’s and master’s in Vit & Enol.

    How do you manage the not so pretty side of winemaking: the compliance work, managing sales and inventory, scheduling, keeping records, etc.?

    This is the side that has been really daunting for me. I very much understand the lab and am comfortable with winemaking decisions and theory but all the other management stuff seems insurmountable to me.

    Thanks!

  12. Thanks for a fun post! I’ll be visiting the area later this year. Any must visits in your opinion?

  13. SupesDepressed

    What is your wine? Do you grow the grapes? What winemaking practices do you follow? Do you fine/filter?

  14. yojimbo124

    What do you think of the current economics of winemaking, tourism, and consumer prices? Personally, I’ve had to end two of my sonoma winery subscriptions due to the cost increases, and I’m afraid it’s only going to continue.

  15. Surround_Successful

    What’s your favorite California Pinot vineyard yield?

  16. carson2210

    Going to be in the area in a few days, would love to come and taste your wines if possible?

  17. Is this not satire?

    Single sentence with a dating-app profile pic?

    AMA, *A*.

  18. RUJohnny84

    Why don’t you consider some ground cover to tame that vigour?

  19. What are you favorite wineries in Priorat? May be visiting soon and was recommended En Numero, ferrer bodet, and clos mogador.

  20. FoggyFlowers

    favorite winery along westside road in Russian River Valley?