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Red Tail Ridge & Reinventing Finger Lakes Sparkling: A Conversation with Nancy Irelan
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In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, hosts Billy Galanko and Brady Weller sit down with Nancy Irelan, the powerhouse behind Red Tail Ridge Winery in New York’s Finger Lakes. From her early days as a PhD student at UC Davis to leading R&D at E. & J. Gallo, Nancy brings unmatched technical depth to her boutique, cool-climate winery.
She shares:
🍇 How her science-driven background shapes minimalist winemaking today
🥂 Why sparkling wine is the future of the Finger Lakes—and how Red Tail Ridge is leading the charge
🌱 What makes Pinot Noir, Blaufränkisch, and Riesling thrive in her vineyard’s unique soils
⚗️ Insider stories from her time solving production issues across Gallo’s global operations
🏔 Her vision of the Finger Lakes as a world-class wine and travel destination
This is a deep dive into the intersection of science, terroir, and tradition, and an inspiring listen for any wine enthusiast curious about cool-climate winemaking in the U.S.
📍 Explore more at vintmarketplace.com
📧 Connect with Brady ([email protected]) or Billy ([email protected])
Cheers!
The Vint Wine Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com.
To learn more about Vint and the Vint Marketplace, visit us at Vintmarketplace.com or email Brady Weller at [email protected], or Billy Galanko at [email protected].
Cheers!
186 episodes
Manage episode 482675210 series 2991800
In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, hosts Billy Galanko and Brady Weller sit down with Nancy Irelan, the powerhouse behind Red Tail Ridge Winery in New York’s Finger Lakes. From her early days as a PhD student at UC Davis to leading R&D at E. & J. Gallo, Nancy brings unmatched technical depth to her boutique, cool-climate winery.
She shares:
🍇 How her science-driven background shapes minimalist winemaking today
🥂 Why sparkling wine is the future of the Finger Lakes—and how Red Tail Ridge is leading the charge
🌱 What makes Pinot Noir, Blaufränkisch, and Riesling thrive in her vineyard’s unique soils
⚗️ Insider stories from her time solving production issues across Gallo’s global operations
🏔 Her vision of the Finger Lakes as a world-class wine and travel destination
This is a deep dive into the intersection of science, terroir, and tradition, and an inspiring listen for any wine enthusiast curious about cool-climate winemaking in the U.S.
📍 Explore more at vintmarketplace.com
📧 Connect with Brady ([email protected]) or Billy ([email protected])
Cheers!
The Vint Wine Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com.
To learn more about Vint and the Vint Marketplace, visit us at Vintmarketplace.com or email Brady Weller at [email protected], or Billy Galanko at [email protected].
Cheers!
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