Episode #29 – Music, Wine & The 75% Rule with Pat Pearson & Debbie Manville

In Episode #29 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Donna Wolfe, Pat Pearson, and Debbie Manville for a conversation that blends music, wine, and life on the Central Coast.The episode begins with a tasting of 2024 Sculpterra Chardonnay, followed by winery and vineyard updates, including a busy season of shoot thinning, training, and preparing for ideal growing conditions with no frost and minimal rain.Donna leads a conversation with Pat and Debbie, diving into their musical journey, creative inspiration, and what they hope people feel when they hear their music. Paul then reflects on his own background with music and how it connects to building a brand in the wine industry.In The World of Wine, Paul breaks down the 75% rule, explaining how varietal labeling works in the U.S. and how winemakers use blending to shape flavor and consistency.The episode continues with a practical wine tip in the Nerd Out on Wine segment, where Paul shares his method for opening a bottle over multiple days to simulate aging and better understand a wine’s evolution.The show wraps with a tasting of a second wine, comparing styles and structure from the current tasting room lineup.🍷 Wines Tasted2024 Sculpterra Chardonnay2021 Sculpterra Maquette#VinoFrankel #Sculpterra #PasoRoblesWine #WinePodcast #WineAndMusic#WineEducation #Winemaking #CentralCoastWine #Chardonnay #WineCultureProduced by EZF Media, LLC