184: Matt Courtney - Arista Winery and Ferren Wines
11/19/24 • 67 min
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In this episode, expert winemaker Matt Courtney discusses the intersection of tradition and technology in California winemaking. Matt recounts his journey from casual restaurant work to crafting high-end wines with a focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The conversation explores the Burgundian influence on California wines, the distinct characteristics of Sonoma County's vineyards, and the creation of the Ferren wine brand.
The episode highlights the balance between preserving traditional practices and embracing technological advancements to enhance winemaking processes.
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Resources from this Episode
Arista Winery – https://www.aristawinery.com/
Ferren Wines – https://www.ferrenwines.com/
This Episode is sponsored by: Innovint. Wineries of all sizes rely on InnoVint’s winery operating system to optimize vineyard tracking, manage wine production processes, automate compliance reporting, track costs seamlessly, and make data-driven decisions.
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In this episode, expert winemaker Matt Courtney discusses the intersection of tradition and technology in California winemaking. Matt recounts his journey from casual restaurant work to crafting high-end wines with a focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The conversation explores the Burgundian influence on California wines, the distinct characteristics of Sonoma County's vineyards, and the creation of the Ferren wine brand.
The episode highlights the balance between preserving traditional practices and embracing technological advancements to enhance winemaking processes.
Winemaking Class Offers and Show Notes for all episodes at https://www.insidewinemaking.com/
Resources from this Episode
Arista Winery – https://www.aristawinery.com/
Ferren Wines – https://www.ferrenwines.com/
This Episode is sponsored by: Innovint. Wineries of all sizes rely on InnoVint’s winery operating system to optimize vineyard tracking, manage wine production processes, automate compliance reporting, track costs seamlessly, and make data-driven decisions.
The best part? The software is intuitive, easy to use, and mobile and offline friendly! And with the highest-rated customer service in the industry, you’re guaranteed to have a smooth transition, even right before harvest.
Learn more:
Get a demo:
Join our free winemaking community:
innovint.us/join-the-punchdown/
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