Ep 85: Biodynamics, Napa droughts, and the differences of Sauvignon Blanc between California and New Zealand with Quintessa winemaker Rebekah Wineburg

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This episode is part one with Quintessa winemaker Rebekah Wineburg. We are comparing wine regions to Napa Valley, looking at the differences of Sauvignon Blanc in Napa compared to New Zealand and talking about Biodynamics in the vineyard. Alongside this you will learn about Sauvignon Musque, how fermentation vessels affect the flavour of wine, and who Rebekah's inspiration and mentor has been in the wine world. I am also tasting the incredible Illumination, which is a very special Sauvignon Blend.

If you want to skip ahead:

1.58: Chat with Rebekah

3.34: How Rebekah got the idea to become a winemaker

5.43: What makes New Zealand special in terms of vines and vineyards

6.46: Comparing Oregon to Napa Valley

8.21: The effect of the droughts in Napa Valley

11.56: Why is Quintessa Estate so unique?

19.52: What does Biodynamics mean to Quintessa

24.39: Talking about a few of the Biodynamic preps used in the vineyard

28.17: Talking about the Illumination 2018 and what is Sauvignon Musque

Illumination 2018 £37.50 Ally Wines

31.00: How different fermentation vessels affect the wine

25.25: The label of Illumination coming from the book of Kells

36.12: Women history month, and Rebekah’s female mentor

40.34: How Sauvignon Blanc is different in Napa Valley V New Zealand

43.20: Explaining who Celia Welsh is

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