Apr 30, 2019
In Episode 41 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I have the privilege of sitting down and chatting with Steven Rogstad, winemaker for Cuvaison Estate Wines and Brandlin Vineyard, both out of Napa Valley, CA.
Steven is the inagural winemaker for Brandlin Vineyard since the 2003 vintage where he speacializes in Bordeaux style, mountain-driven Cabernet Sauvignon's.
Interestingly enough, Steven's speciality at Cuvaison Estate is much different where he's known for his ability to craft Chardonnay's and Pinot Noir. I think it's pretty safe to say Steven has the ability to make amazing wines with anything he puts his hands on.
In this episode, Steven talks about his time at Rombauer in the 1990's and what it was like overseeing the wineries custom crush program which included some pretty epic brands such as Dominus, Spottswoode Estate, and Duckhorn Vineyards.
Steven also talks about some of the people who have really inspired his career such as Ted Lemon and Kelly Maher, and the ways these men helped shape Steven into the winemaker he is today.
With that being said, I think this is a big part of what I love so much about this epsiode. Steven has every right to brag on his amazing career but it's with a very humble heart and unselfish persona that Steven shares the love and wealth with all the people who've helped prepel him to where he is today.
So sit back, relax, and get ready, because you are going to love this episode.
Cheers
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