EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 50 MIN
Shut Up and Drink the Wine | Barbara Gross | Barrels & Roots
from Barrels & Roots · host Sean Trace
In this episode of Barrels & Roots, I sit down with Barbara Gross, co-owner of Cooper Mountain Vineyards in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Barbara breaks down what biodynamic farming actually means, why the Willamette Valley became one of the world's most respected wine regions almost by accident, and how the wine industry lost the plot by making people feel like they need a PhD just to enjoy a glass. Barbara's perspective on long-term thinking as a second-generation winemaker, her commitment to purity in winemaking, and her passion for stripping away the pretension are exactly what this industry needs right now.When was the last time you just poured a glass and let yourself enjoy it without overthinking it, and what made that moment special?
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In this episode of Barrels & Roots, I sit down with Barbara Gross, co-owner of Cooper Mountain Vineyards in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Barbara breaks down what biodynamic farming actually means, why the Willamette Valley became one of the world's most respected wine regions almost by accident, and how the wine industry lost the plot by making people feel like they need a PhD just to enjoy a glass. Barbara's perspective on long-term thinking as a second-generation winemaker, her com...
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