An informational series of interviews with industry experts designed to educate professional winemakers about products and services available to the wine industry.
Two Small, Artisan Cooperages and What They Do for Your Wine
An unpolished, comprehensive look into the history, heritage, methods, and performance of D&J, Vallaurine barrels and tanks. This episode is a casual conversation with Ed Shulz from Barrel Associates where Joe tries to stump Ed with requests for barrel recommendations and we discover that we have a friend in common.
53 min
8 May 2024
Going Up in Size from Hobby to Commercial Winery
Tips from the pros on going pro in the wine business. Guests are Genevieve Rodgers from PEMDAS Winery Consulting, Kevin Fifo from Covered Bridges Winery, and Adrian Mobilia from Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery.
94 min
20 February 2024
S2E2 Between Two Barrels- What You Don't Know about American Oak Barrels
Barrel Associate's Ed Shulz, the "Ed Shulz" of Barrels speaks with Joe Lutomske about Barrel Associates' competitive advantages in American Barrels and why/how to use them.
53 min
21 January 2023
What to Think About When Shopping for a Press
The most expensive piece of equipment on your crushpad should not be bought for looks or price alone.
27 min
17 January 2023
S1E1.2 Tannins During Maturation/ Aging and Finishing
An interesting look at tannin types, what they can do for wine throughout the process continued from when fermentation is ending.
29 min
14 December 2022
A Closer Look: Winemaking Tannin for Fermentation
Winemaking Tannin Usage During Fermentation/ Harvest
40 min
17 November 2022
What's So Great About a Waukesha Style Carlsen Pump?
Drew Horton of Minnesota and Santa Barbara winemaking fame joins Joe from www.enotools.com for a discussion on The Legend.
51 min
31 October 2022
How to Start (Or Restart?) a Winery
Genevieve Rodgers brings her diverse experience and expert knowledge to discuss starting a winery from the nationwide perspective.
69 min
26 August 2022
The Ecology and Economy of Corks; And How to Use Them.
Listen as we learn about the role of the cork forest and the world's largest cork manufacturer. Get some pointers on selecting and installing the right closure.
35 min
1 July 2022
Meet Imbibe Solutions- Your Eastern Laboratory Service
Wineries in the eastern half of the United States have another, closer, TTB certified option for analysis and consulting on their wines! Meet the team from Imbibe Solutions.
