The AusCannaPodcast S3 | E3

In this episode of the AusCannaPodcast, I sit down with Sacha La Forgia, Co-Founder of Golden Days Cultivators, to explore his unique journey from winemaking and distilling to producing top-tier medicinal cannabis. With a background as a qualified grape grower and multiple international awards, Sacha brings an artisan’s touch to cultivation—focusing on quality, craft, and precision.His experience in fine wine and spirits has shaped the way he approaches cannabis, and in a rapidly evolving industry, his perspective offers something truly different. Whether you’re a cannabis connoisseur, a patient looking to understand more about quality cultivation, or someone who loves hearing stories of passion and innovation, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.In this episode, we cover a lot of topics including:* Rapid Fire (1:27)* Who is Sacha? (15:19)* What’s been the biggest lesson from the wine industry that Sacha has applied to cannabis? (23:20)* If cannabis were treated like fine wine, would that change the way it’s sold and understood? (25:57)* What was the spark that started Golden Days Cultivators? (27:46)* The importance of taking your time and working through it (29:03)* Specific cultivation techniques Golden Days Cultivators swears by… Controlling your environment (31:04)* What defines “top-shelf” cannabis in Sacha’s opinion (33:24)* You don’t know until you try. It doesn’t matter if it’s dating or cannabis (36:05)* What role does sustainability play in Golden Days Cultivators’ growing methods? (38:47)* Water, is anything special going on there? (41:45)* Does Australian-grown cannabis have the potential to compete internationally? (45:33)* How will small craft cultivators play a role in shaping the future of the industry? (46:25)* Will we ever see cannabis with the same level of “connoisseurship” as fine wine? (49:42)* If Sacha could change one policy to improve consumer education, what would it be? (52:21)* What’s on the horizon for Golden Days Cultivators? (54:40)* Sacha’s call to action (57:32)Shownotes:* Red Hot Chili Peppers - Road Trippin’Where to Sacha:* Email [email protected]* @Sacha.LaFogia on Instagram* Sacha on LinkedIn* Golden Days Cultivators on LinkedInWhere to find me:* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X* Email [email protected]* Buy Me A Coffee/AusCannaPodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit auscannareviews.substack.com