Rebekah Wineburg is the winemaker at Quintessa. She previously worked as the assistant winemaker at Rudd, among other roles in Oregon, New Zealand, and more. She co-owns a label Post & Vine, with a focus on small historical vineyards, featuring unique varietals like carignane and old vine zinfandel. She graduated with a Masters in viticulture and enology from UC Davis.
https://www.quintessa.com/the-wine
https://www.postandvine.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdw-eyue1XY
We Talk About:
Her background in Oregon, New Zealand, and more
Working at Rudd and Edge Hill
History of Quintessa: founded in 1989 by well-known Chilean vintners Agustin Huneeus and his wife Valeria.
The micro-terroirs of Rutherford AVA
Biodynamics and Organic farming
Carmenere in the Bordeaux Blend
The Illumination Sav Blanc
Winemaking as both science and art
Her label: Post & Vine and the unique and amazing wines she's producing
What does "Rutherford" mean to you? Rutherford Dust?
Biodynamics
What she’s been eating and drinking lately