Sep 18, 2018
Today I have the privilege of sitting down with a LEGEND in the wine industry himself, Mark Carter.... Owner and Founder of Carter Cellars.
In this episode, Mark talks about how it all began for him back in 1982, restoring an old Victorian Mansion into the Carter House Inns, creating one of the most recognized wine lists in America through Restaurant 301, and eventually the evolution of Carter Cellars in 1998.
Mark talks about one of his biggest strengths being the wine buyer for Restaurant 301, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator with multiple Grand Award mentions.
Mark talks about his experience meeting Fred Schrader and how this experience eventually got him the fruit he needed to create his very first vintage with Carter Cellars. This story is absolutely amazing by the way!
Mark talks about the privilege it was bringing Nils Venge, the "King of Cabernet" onboard as Carter Cellars first winemaker, and the inspiration and impression Nils has left on Mark over the years. Today, the current winemaker for Carter Cellars is Mike Smith.
Mark talks about receiving multiple 100 pt. scores for his wines with Carter Cellars and how he reacted the first time he found out he earned this prestigious accolade.
Mark talks about some of his biggest inspirations in the wine industry, gentlemen like Andre' Tchelistcheff and Robert Mondavi, and how these gentlemen really made an impact in shaping him into the kind of man that he is today.
Mark also talks about the creation of his bourbon whiskey brand Old Carter Whiskey Company, the attention to detail that goes into each and every label, and what inspired him to make small batch whiskey in the midst of all the amazing things he has already achieved throughout his career.
MarkCarter is undoubtedly one of the biggest influences in wine to ever come out of the Napa Valley. I this episode, you are going to hear from a man who is so passionate, and so transparent about all that he's accomplished, that this conviction will easily trickle into your life, motivating you in similar fashions as well.
So sit back, relax, and get ready, because you are going to love this episode.
Cheers
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