Where Do Winemakers Come From?

Prompted by the passing of legendary winemaking consultant Michel Rolland, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss why the "flying winemaker" model has fallen out of favor, but also wonder if the current obsession with winemakers having worked (or interned, or just kind of hung around) at iconic wineries, even if they didn't have actual winemaking responsibilities, is actually any better. Is it better to have the eye-catching name on your resume or have had actual hands-on experience? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and cheers! Zach is reading: At the Seattle Mariners’ Stadium, a Secret Door Is Dispensing Gonzo Cocktails Joanna is reading: 10 Winemakers Defining the Next Generation of Burgundy, According to Sommeliers Adam is reading: The Origin Story of LeNell’s Red Hook Rye, the Coveted Cult Whiskey You’ve Never Heard Of Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair