Episode 65 Respect The Producer V Featuring Rodolphe Peters

This week we kicked it with Rodolphe Peters, Winemaker for legendary grower Champagne house Pierre Peters. We discussed the current state of Pierre Peters, how it feels to carry the weight of a legacy with over 100 years of winemaking, how he upholds history while forging towards the future, and his favorite rappers!  This episode is sponsored by Wine Australia Connect! Register for the Future of Drinking | Trailblazers (Americas) Online event here! Wineandhiphop.com/waconnect Mike Bennie, renowned Australian journalist, and presenter will lead a series of conversations with representatives from three Australian wine brands carrying on the tradition of daring to do things differently. From opening previously untapped markets via celebrity endorsements to promoting ethical production practices with sustainable packaging to joining the fight to rid the seas of plastic — these Aussie innovators are making major waves and blazing their own trail around the globe. Mike will be joined by John Wardley, US VP of Marketing for Treasury’s 19 Crimes, Lucy Clements, the Operations Director for Accolade's Banrock Station, and Richie Vandenberg, co-founder of The Hidden Sea label.