Episode #6 – Primitivo Deep Dive: Harvest, History & Wine Tasting | With Darren Brown

The Paso Robles harvest season continues! 🍇In this episode of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, winemaker Paul Frankel is joined again by co-host Darren Brown for an in-depth conversation all about Primitivo — its harvest, history, and how it connects to Zinfandel.From fermentation science and yeast kinetics to Paso Robles vineyard terroir, Paul and Darren “nerd out” on everything that makes this grape so fascinating. Plus, they taste three incredible wines to close the show — including a bonus Figurine blend!🕰 Episode Highlights:What’s going on with harvest: 2025 Cabernet, Verdot & Primitivo updatesDarren’s research: How Zinfandel and Primitivo are related through historyTemperature control, yeast choices, and why Paul doesn’t use native fermentationSculpterra Event Calendar: November Open House & January Winemaker Dinner 🍕🍷Mailbag Q&A – Faith reads your questions!“TMI” segment: Paul’s running routine & harvest fitness goals 🏃‍♂️Vineyard stories – the cats of Sculpterra 🐈🍷 Wine Tasting Lineup:2023 Héroe Primitivo2023 Sculpterra PrimitivoBONUS: 2022 Figurine – Oh so good!📍 Location: Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden, Paso Robles, CA🎙 Host: Paul Frankel🎧 Co-Host: Darren Brown📬 Have a question for Paul?Email: [email protected]🌐 sculpterra.com📸 facebook.com/sculpterra