The Season 2 FINALE of Roadside Terroir focuses on the hopes, challenges, and terroirs that hint at what the future has in store for the Côte d'Or. The episode begins in the southern villages of Santenay and Maranges where we hunt for granitic terroirs and discuss the growing popularity of natural wines. We then head deep into the Hautes Côtes to find the spirit of this newly popular region and attempt to identify the characteristics of its taste. Next, we visit some unassuming vineyards with exceptional farmers in order to explore the relevance of terroir in a farmer's world. Finally, we end up right where we began, in the center of Beaune, celebrating the history of the Ventes des Vins and the exciting future of this beloved region.

Thank you to our guests: Talloulah Dubourg, Seiichi Saito, and Nicolas Faure.

And thank you to all of the incredible experts who have provided their commentary and guidance in this episode and throughout the season: Paul Wasserman, Daniel Johnnes, Rajat Parr, Jasper Morris, Françoise Vannier, Aaron Ayscough, and Helen Johannesen.

This episode was created by Brenna Quigley, Nick Canepa, and Jeff Alvarez. With support from Esa Eslami, Ali Massie, Julia Wiggin, and our Grand Cru Patrons Steven and Amy Lipin.

This episode is sponsored by The Hitching Post Wines – thank you for your generosity and for championing innovation and the love of wine in Santa Barbara County, Burgundy, and beyond

Thank you to our season 2 partners for making this season possible: Becky Wasserman & Co, La Paulee, and Acker Wines

Check out our website roadsideterroir.com for more details and a full transcript of this episode, plus information about our team and how to support this season.

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Our penultimate episode of Season 2 takes us from the powerful Grand Crus of Gevrey Chambertin all the way to the urban sprawl of Dijon and the northern edge of the Côte d'Or. We visit with grand producers amongst the most prestigious vines in Gevrey, and then continue to Fixin and Marsannay with some newer vignerons determined to pull their lesser-known appellations out of obscurity. 

While exploring the classic rocks of the Côte de Nuits, we consider how world wars and human industry have shaped the landscape and the reputations of these unique villages. 

Thank you to our guests: Jean-Marie Fourrier, Bruno, Arthur, and Eduard Clair, Amélie Berthaut, and Sylvain Pataille. And to Paul Wasserman and Helen Johannesen for their commentary and guidance. 

This episode was created by Brenna Quigley, Nick Canepa, and Jeff Alvarez. With support from Esa Eslami, Ali Massie, and our Grand Cru Patrons Steven and Amy Lipin.

This episode is sponsored by Lone Wolf Imports–our fabulous friends in Portland, OR, dedicated to bringing exceptional Burgundies to the Pacific Northwest. 

Thank you to our season 2 partners for making this season possible: Becky Wasserman & Co, La Paulee, and Acker Wines

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Part 2 of our first episode of Season 2 picks up right where we left off, as we head into the vineyards of Beaune with the vignerons who know it best. This episode explores the connections between the land and the people that make Beaune so unique by looking into the role of the négociant over time, the history of Biodynamic Farming in the Côte d'Or, and the connections, or perhaps dis-connections, between wine quality and reputation.

Thank you to our season 2 partners for making this season possible: Becky Wasserman & Co, La Paulee, and Acker Wines

We would also like to thank Le Central Boutique Hôtel Beaune for helping to make this episode possible–make sure to check out this newly renovated boutique hotel located just steps away from the beautiful Hospice du Beaune next time you're in town.

Check out our website roadsideterroir.com for more details and a full transcript of this episode, plus information about our team and how to support this season.

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Season 2: Burgundy's Côte d'Or starts out on the train from Paris to Beaune. On our ride, we describe the formation of the Paris Basin and the rocks that make up the slopes of Burgundy as we cruise through the French countryside. We dive into the history of the region, from Roman times to the Dukes of Burgundy to the French Revolution in order to understand where the reputation of Burgundy's wines originated. Once we arrive in Beaune, we tour the city, and stop for lunch at a favorite local spot before walking the ancient underground cellars beneath the city...

This season of Roadside Terroir is sponsored by Becky Wasserman & Co, La Paulée, and Acker Wines.

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Season 2: Burgundy's Côte d'Or is coming soon! Are you ready for a sneak-peek? We've spent over 6 months exploring this historic region from every angle, and we can't wait to share it with you. Can you pick out any classic Burgundian sounds or voices in this teaser? Let us know @roadsideterroir 

Check out our website roadsideterroir.com for more details on our team and how to support this upcoming season. 

Thank you to our Season 2 Sponsors: La Paulée, Acker Wines, and Becky Wasserman & Co.

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Our final episode of Season 1 contemplates the future of this emerging region as we explore the eastern edges of Santa Barbara County, specifically the Los Olivos District and Happy Canyon American Viticultural Areas. The episode concludes with our final thoughts on the region, and a small reunion of the guests from throughout the season. 

This episode is sponsored by Sei Querce Wines and listeners link you! Visit our website roadsideterroir.com to explore bonus content and learn how to support the show. 

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The third episode of our Santa Barbara season dives into the heart of Santa Barbara County. We start in Santa Maria, home of the oldest vines in the county, and head south on Highway 101. We stop in Los Alamos to explore this small-town culinary mecca, and then continue on to Ballard Canyon—the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. This episode focuses on the people and the history of the valley, and how they frame the geology, terroir, and wines.

This episode is brought to you by All American Drilling Incorporated, and listeners like you. Visit our website roadsideterroir.com to explore bonus content and learn how to support the show.

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This episode explores the range of factors that contribute to the unique expression of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Santa Barbara County's Santa Rita Hills AVA. We are guided by a diverse group of winemakers, journalists, sommeliers, and friends from Point Conception to all corners of the appellation. We discuss everything from diatomite, to earth's axial tilt, to the progression of winemaking styles in order to identify the components of balance in this extreme part of the world.

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The first episode of our Santa Barbara season takes us through the ancient vines of Los Angeles County, up the rugged coastline of Highway 1, and into the busy Funk Zone of downtown Santa Barbara. Along the way we discuss the tectonic history of Southern California and its influence on the terroir of Santa Barbara County. We sit down with winemakers and friends from LA to SB to discuss wine, geology, seafood, and surf breaks--all in search of an answer to the question: What is Santa Barbara's terroir?

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Take a sneak peek of the first-ever episode of Roadside Terroir. Our first season takes place in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. The first episode will introduce the area as a wine growing region and describe the coastal geology along the Pacific Coast Highway from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. 

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In this episode we continue our journey through the Grand Cru Territory of the Côte de Nuits--guided by some of the biggest names in the business. We focus on the world-renowned villages of Vougeot, Chambolle-Musigny, and Morey-Saint-Denis. Throughout the episode we focus on the personal connections between these incredible individuals and the famous plots of land they call home.

We begin by discussing the history of the Cistercian monks in the famed Clos de Vougeot, and attempt to discover the truth behind these legends as we walk through one grand cru after another. The episode concludes as we contemplate the metaphorical Cistercian influence in the wines themselves–how to find beauty in space, stillness, and simplicity.

Thank you to our guests: Marie-Andrée and Marie-Christine Mugneret, Jean-Nicolas Méo, Charles Lachaux, Jeremy Seysses, Cyprien Arlaud, and Fred Mugnier. And to Paul Wasserman and  Daniel Johnnes for their commentary and expertise. 

This episode was created by Brenna Quigley, Nick Canepa, and Jeff Alvarez. With support from Esa Eslami, Ali Massie, and our Grand Cru Patron Steven Lipin.

Thank you to our season 2 partners for making this season possible: Becky Wasserman & Co, La Paulee, and Acker Wines

Check out our website roadsideterroir.com for more details and a full transcript of this episode, plus information about our team and how to support this and future seasons.

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This episode of Roadside Terroir explores the human connection to the mythical vineyards of Vosne-Romanée. We test the boundaries of this world-renowned village – physically and politically, and explore how human actions have impacted the geology of the slope, and the character of the wines. We uncover the mythology of the village, and hear from legendary voices. In the vineyards, we shift our perspective to consider the individual vines, working together as a living, changing entity before tasting some of the most precious wines on the planet. This exploration opened our minds to a deeper meaning of terroir and the magic that can be found in a bottle of wine.

Thank you to our guests: Marie-Andrée Mugneret, Pascal Mugneret, Charles Lachaux, and Aubert de Villaine. And to Rajat Parr, Paul Wasserman, Daniel Johnnes, Jasper Morris, and Françoise Vannier for your commentary and expertise. 

This episode was created by Brenna Quigley, Nick Canepa, and Jeff Alvarez. With support from Esa Eslami, Ali Massie, and our Grand Cru Patron Steven Lipin.

Thank you to our season 2 partners for making this season possible: Becky Wasserman & Co, La Paulee, and Acker Wines

We want to extend a special thank you to our Premier partner, Acker wines – the oldest wine shop in America, and the largest fine and rare wine auction house in the world.

You can now get 15% off of your first order of $350 or more by entering the code ROADSIDE at check out. Check out their website, ackerwines.com for details.

Check out our website roadsideterroir.com for more details and a full transcript of this episode, plus information about our team and how to support this season.

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In this episode we venture into the world's most hallowed ground for Pinot Noir, and the northern half of Burgundy's Côte d'Or – the Côte de Nuits. While exploring the people and the wines of the Cote de Nuits Villages and the village of Nuits-Saint-Georges we explore the geologic differences that set apart the Côte de Nuits from the Côte de Beaune, search for a physical boundary between the two locations, identify the characteristics of the most famous vineyards, and see if we can taste these differences in the wines themselves. 

Featuring our guests Camille Thiriet, Charles Lachaux, Antoine Gouges, and Erwan Faiveley. With commentary by Paul Wasserman, Daniel Johnnes, and Françoise Vannier.

This episode was created by Brenna Quigley, Nick Canepa, and Jeff Alvarez. With support from Esa Eslami, Ali Massie, and our Grand Cru Patron Steven Lipin.

Thank you to our season 2 partners for making this season possible: Becky Wasserman & Co, La Paulee, and Acker Wines

We want to extend a special thank you to our Premier partner, Acker wines – the oldest wine shop in America, and the largest fine and rare wine auction house in the world.

You can now get 15% off of your first order of $350 or more by entering the code ROADSIDE at check out. Check out their website, ackerwines.com for details, and go snag some delicious white Burgundy while you can!

Check out our website roadsideterroir.com for more details and a full transcript of this episode, plus information about our team and how to support this season.

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What makes the difference between good and life-changing chardonnay? This episode dives into all things white Burgundy, and continues our extended road trip through the Côte d'Or by highlighting special moments with the people who live and breath what many consider to be the greatest expression of chardonnay in the world.

In Meursault we peek into a geological study of Blagny with Benjamin Leroux, then explore the minerality of the Chassagne limestone with Anne Morey, and taste through premier crus with Dominique Lafon.

We are guided through the vines of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet by Guillaume Lavollée of Domaine Genot-Boulanger, before hiking through the hallowed ground of Montrachet with fellow geologist, Françoise Vannier.

Finally–we explore how different styles and philosophies of farming influence the expression of terroir with Olivier Lamy of Domaine Hubert Lamy and Jonathan Purcell of Vin Noë in Saint Aubin.

This episode was created by Brenna Quigley, Nick Canepa, and Jeff Alvarez. With support from Esa Eslami, Ali Massie, and our Grand Cru Patron Steven Lipin.

Thank you to our season 2 partners for making this season possible: Becky Wasserman & Co, La Paulee, and Acker Wines

We want to extend a special thank you to our Premier partner, Acker wines – the oldest wine shop in America, and the largest fine and rare wine auction house in the world.

You can now get 15% off of your first order of $350 or more by entering the code ROADSIDE at check out. Check out their website, ackerwines.com for details, and go snag some delicious white Burgundy while you can!

Check out our website roadsideterroir.com for more details and a full transcript of this episode, plus information about our team and how to support this season.

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This special episode documents our experience harvesting in Burgundy during Vendanges 2022. We spend our time picking grapes for our dear friends Tomoko and Guillaume of Chanterêves. Tomoko walks us through every step of their winemaking process -- from selecting in the vineyards, to fermentations, pressing, and barreling down-- allowing us to experience the metamorphosis of a great wine. Towards the end of harvest we stop in at Domaine Bruno Clair in order to get a vintage perspective from the Côte de Nuits. 

This unique episode is meant to capture the sounds and feelings of a true Burgundian harvest -- so you should expect it to sound a bit different, and a bit more off-the-cuff than our typical episodes. We'll be back with our full exploration of the Côte d'Or with a full episode dedicated to white burgundy next month!

This episode is created by Brenna Quigley, Nick Canepa, and Jeff Alvarez. With support from Esa Eslami, Ali Massie, and our Grand Cru Patron Steve Lipin.

This episode is sponsored in part by Hautes Côtes, a boutique travel and event planning company based in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune.

Thank you to our season 2 partners for making this season possible: Becky Wasserman & Co, La Paulee, and Acker Wines

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Episode 3 continues our exploration of pinot noir in the Côte de Beaune by diving into one of the biggest rivalries of the Côte d'Or: Pommard and Volnay. We scour the vineyards, the rocks, and the history books in order to understand why these two neighbors produce such drastically different wines. After an intense discussion of some of our favorite sites, we veer off the beaten path of the Routes des Grands Crus, back into the western hills, making our way through Monthelie and Auxey Duresses as we head to St. Romain to consider Burgundian terroir from a different angle: through people who have made this place their home, in coffee, through barrels, and within music.

Thank you to our guests: Thomas Bouley, Guillaume D'Angerville, Frédéric and Clothilde Lafarge,  Françoise Vannier, Matt McClune of St. Romain Coffee, Max Gigandet of François Frères, to Paul Wasserman, Daniel Johnnes, and Jasper Morris for their commentary, and the Auxey Morons for the tunes and the pizza. 

Thank you to our season 2 partners for making this season possible: Becky Wasserman & Co, La Paulee, and Acker Wines

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Our second episode takes us out onto the RN74 on a hunt for both rocks and answers. We're joined by our local geologist-hero, Françoise Vannier as we hike up the Hill of Corton, and down into the Valley of Savigny-les-Beaune and Pernand-Vergelesses. Our goal is to discover the truth behind the legends that intersect the worlds of soils, wines, and kings, but end up discovering much more.

Guests featured in this episode include: Michael Sager (Sager and Wilde), Paul Wasserman (Becky Wasserman & Co.), Rajat Parr (Phelan Farm), François  de Nicolay (Domaine Chandon de Briailles), Chisa Bize (Domaine Simon Bize),  David Croix (Domaine des Croix), Aubert de Villaine (Domaine de la Romanée Conti), and a feature of our favorite Savigny restaurant Le Soleil.

Thank you to our season 2 partners for making this season possible: Becky Wasserman & Co, La Paulee, and Acker Wines

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Established in 2005, Domaine des Croix organically farms 7.75 hectares /19.15 acres in the Côte de Beaune. We first introduced David in Part II of Episode 1 where he memorably told us about almost dying on his tractor on the steep, tilted slopes of Beaune Bressandes. 

In this bonus episode, we continue back to the cellar with David and taste through his Beaune wines. He describes the wines and terroirs we have just seen and discusses the winemaking philosophies behind each site.

For access to all extended interviews and other bonus content sign up to be a Roadside Terroir Insider at roadsideterroir.com - Interviews for S1 are available now, and S2 coming soon!

Thank you to our Season 2 partners for making this season possible: Becky Wasserman & Co , La Paulée, and Acker Wines. 

Roadside Terroir Season 3: Farming for Terroir is coming August 1st!

Listen in for updates about our third season of Roadside Terroir -- from where we're headed to how often you'll hear from us. Plus a preview of the inspirational voices you'll come to admire just as much as we have.

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This trailer was created by Brenna Quigley, Jeff Alvarez, Clare Shaheen, and Paul Knittel. 

A sneak peek at the upcoming third season of Roadside Terroir.

New Episodes Coming soon.

TRANSCRIPT:

New Episodes of Roadside Terroir – coming soon!

Can't wait for more? Check out our new YouTube channel and revisit past episodes paired with carefully curated images, detailed maps, and videos!  – out now!

And check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn how to support the show and become a Roadside Insider.

See you soon.

Season 3 Episode 2: Verticals

Join us for an inside look at one of the most celebrated tastings of the year: The Verticals Tasting at La Paulee. 

In this episode we go behind the scenes to talk to some of the most inspiring Burgundian producers to see how terroir, tradition, and taste evolve over time --  and how this is all expressed in the glass. We'll geek about SO2 and trellising systems while tasting vintages that date back to the 90s with the people who know them best.

We're so excited to have you along for the ride! Don't forget to hit subscribe below and check out our new YouTube channel where you can find photos, maps, and transcripts to go along with each episode. 

Thank you to our guests: Lucie Germain (Domaine Henri Germain), Pierre-Henri Rougeot, David Croix, and Andrew Nielsen, as well as Daniel Jhonnes and La Paulée for giving us access to this wonderful event. 

CREDITS:

Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by Brenna Quigley

Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez with an assist from Nick Canepa

With special thanks to Clare Shaheen, Paul Knittel, Esa Eslami, and Michel Joly. 

Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about THIS SEASON, this episode, and HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW .

And remember, 10% of all Insider memberships purchased in the month of August will go towards supporting farmworkers and immigrants in CA. If you want to support them directly check out the California Farmworkers Foundation at californiafarmworkers.org and Napa Valley Together at napavalleytogether.org. 

Sante!

What does geology have to do with farming? Could historic farming practices be the key to tackling modern climate challenges? How does a place shape the way vines are cared for—and how much does any of this actually matter in the glass?

Season 3 of Roadside Terroir: Farming for Terroir is here!

We're diving into all these questions (& more) in our brand-new season, exploring what it means to truly farm for terroir.

In Episode 1: Why Farming Matters we:

*  Meet Cyril Courvoisier, a rising star of Cornas, regeneratively farming its steep slopes against all odds

*  Learn how tradition and climate change collide with the fearless Michelle Smith-Chapel in Beaujolais

*  And hear from Rodrigo Soto of Far Mountain in Sonoma on whether great farming really changes how wine tastes

From France to California, we're driving deep into the dirt with some of the most visionary vignerons we know.

Credits:

Produced & hosted by Brenna Quigley
Sound & music by Jeff Alvarez
Research & writing assist by Paul Knittel

With special thanks to Clare Shaheen, Esa Eslami, and Michel Joly. And an extra special thanks to our Grand Cru Patrons Steven and Amy Lipin!

More Info and How to Support the Show:

We're so excited to have you along for the ride! Don't forget to hit subscribe below and check out our new YouTube channel for photos, maps, and transcripts to go along with each episode. 

This season wouldn't be possible without your support!–Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about this Season, this episode, and how to help support this season by donating, sponsoring, or becoming a Roadside Insider – where you get access to exclusive bonus material, gifts, and more!

This August, 10% of all Roadside Insider memberships will go towards supporting farmworkers and immigrants in CA. If you want to support them directly check out the California Farmworkers Foundation at californiafarmworkers.org and Napa Valley Together at napavalleytogether.org. 

Resources:

Health effects of herbicides and its current removal strategies. Bioengineered 2023, Sep 25. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10761135/#s0004

Pesticide Atlas. Heinrich-Böll-Foundation, 2022. https://eu.boell.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/pesticideatlas2022_ii_web_20230331.pdf

Chemins de Mémoire. Ministère des armées France. https://www.cheminsdememoire.gouv.fr/en/revue/reconstruction

The common agricultural policy (CAP) and the Treaty. Fact Sheet. European Parliament. https://www.europarl.europa.eu/factsheets/en/sheet/103/the-common-agricultural-policy-cap-and-the-treaty

Cheers!

Brenna and the Roadside Team

Are farming methods practical choices, or philosophical ideals? And which is more important when you're choosing a bottle of wine for your Tuesday night dinner table?

In Episode 3: Farming Philosophies - Part 1, we get to the heart of what producers and professionals care about most when it comes to farming-- certifications, or intentions? The episode starts out with a deep philosophical inquiry with Abe Schoener of the Scholium Project and the Los Angeles River Wine Company, before digging into the reality of these concepts with the lovable and brilliant Chiara Pepe of Emidio Pepe--all with the added context and commentary by everybody's favorite exporter, Paul Wasserman of Becky Wasserman and Company.

We're so excited to have you along for the ride! Don't forget to hit subscribe below and check out our new YouTube channel where you can find photos, maps, and transcripts to go along with each episode. 

Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by Brenna Quigley

Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez

With special thanks to Paul Knittel, Clare Shaheen, Esa Eslami, and Michel Joly. 

Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about THIS SEASON and HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW .

Cheers!

Seiichi Saito of Domaine Petit-Roy isn't organic, and yet he spent several years spraying his vines with with skim milk instead of sulfur. He studied desertification at university, but still tills his soils. Seiichi's farming defies the soundbites and stereotypes that many believe good farming should be, and yet his wisdom and insight couldn't be more obvious. This episode takes you into Seiichi's cellar during harvest of 2022 for an in-depth discussion about all of the fascinating farming details that contribute to making this topic such a complicated one. 

This is a very special episode for Roadside Terroir as we welcome Roadside team member Paul Knittel for his hosting and production debut. Bravo, Paul!

We're so excited to have you along for the ride! Don't forget to hit subscribe below and check out our new YouTube channel where you can find photos, maps, and transcripts to go along with each episode. 

Episode 4: Petit-Roy Cast Study is sponsored by Becky Wasserman and Company.

This episode and hosted and produced by Paul Knittle and co-produced by Brenna Quigley.

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Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by Brenna Quigley

Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez

Research and writing support by Paul Knittel

With special thanks to Clare Shaheen and Esa Eslami.

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Many of us consider organic farming to be just the starting point in the search for responsibly farmed wines. But what does it take to farm a vineyard organically, and how common are organically certified grapes? Is it easier to be organic in some terroirs than in others? And where did this whole organic movement come from in the first place? Today we'll take a look at organic practices by tracing the history of farming back to its roots.

Join us as we take a tour of the 100 year old vines of Domaine Pierre Gonon with the beloved Jean Gonon himself as he illustrates just how much hard work goes into farming the vines that produce his moving wines. While we're there, we will explore the history of organic farming, and the rise of conventional farming that preceded it. We will break down what it takes to get a certification and how geology determines how difficult it will be to farm fully organically – with additional commentary from lots of our friends and mentors along the way.

The episode is sponsored by the wonderful team at Becky Wasserman and Company.

Thank you to our guests: Jean Gonon and Paul Wasserman, and for the additional commentary from Michele Chapel, Rodrigo Soto, Abe Schoener, Eduard Vocoret, and Camille Thiriet.

We're so excited to have you along for the ride! Don't forget to hit subscribe below and check out our new YouTube channel where you can find photos, maps, and transcripts to go along with each episode. And don't forget to join our special group of Roadside Insiders so you can join along on our next Roadside adventure!

Credits:

Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by Brenna Quigley

Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez

Research and writing support by Paul Knittel

With special thanks to Hautes Cotes, Clare Shaheen, Esa Eslami, Michel Joly, Thibault Bevilacqua, and our Grand Cru Patrons Steven and Amy Lipin.

Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about THIS SEASON and HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW.

Santé!

References:

Books:

Elaine Chukan Brown (2025): The Wines of California.

Jamie Goode (2023): The New Viticulture.

Aaron Ayscough (2022): The World of Natural Wine.

Jancis Robinson (2015 [4th Edition]): The Oxford Companion to Wine. 

Jamie Goode (2014): Wine Science.

Jeff Lowenfels & Wayne Lewis (2010): Teaming with Microbes. 

R. Brunet (1910): Le matériel viticole.

Frederic T. Bioletti (1907): Oidium or powdery mildew of the vine.

Freiherr von Babo (1842): Der Weinbau. Dargestellt in der Reihenfolge der vorkommenden Arbeiten.

B. A. Lenoir (1828): Traité de la culture de la vigne et de la vinification.

Essays & articles:

FiBL (Forschungsinstitut für Biologischen Landbau): The World of Organic Agriculture Report 2025.

Fabien Knittel (2025): Fertilisers in France in the nineteenth century.

Simon Nordestgaard (2022): History and recent developments in under-vine weeding equipment.

Kat Eschner (2017): How One Mycologist Saved France's Wine (Among Other Things)

Leonard Gianessi and Ashley Williams (2011): Fungicides Have Protected European Wine Grapes for 150 Years.

Paul Brassley (2006): British farming between the wars.

Hilary P. M. Winchester (1986): Agricultural Change and Population Movements in France 1892-1929.

Websites:

Encyclopedia Britannica on herbicides, fungicides and insecticides: https://www.britannica.com

IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements): https://www.ifoam.bio

USDA (United States Department of Agriculture): https://www.usda.gov

EU Commission: https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/farming/organic-farming/organic-logo_de

Can you really taste a place? Is minerality a myth? How did these concepts influence the creation of the famous crus of Burgundy? 

This episode takes a brief departure from our Season 3 deep dive into the Terroir of Farming to explore one of the most important skills we can develop as wine tasters – how to taste terroir.

This episode takes place deep in the heart of Los Angeles at our friend Abe Schoener's intimate 12 Seats symposium series, and we are guided by our longtime supporter, mentor, and friend, Paul Wasserman. Paul begins by blinding the group on three wines – but instead of asking us to identify what they are, he leads us through a series of exercises to help expand our palates, and our minds. Together we taste and explore the connections between place, minerality, and the soul of a wine.

Tasting for terroir is both a practical exercise and one that helps us to connect to the deeper meaning behind the wines in our glass. So pour yourself a taste of your favorite terroir, and get ready to see it in a whole new light.

This episode is sponsored by Becky Wasserman and Co, who represent the wines featured in this tasting.

EDIT: Upon review of this episode I was reminded that I did not originally meet Paul in Burgundy, but one year prior, in the Loire with our good friend, the legendary importer Ted Vance of The Source Imports. I chalk up my error here to my sleep deprived baby-brain at the time. 

CREDITS

Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by me, Brenna Quigley

Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez – with an assist from Nick Canepa.

Thank you to Paul Wasserman, Abe Schoener, Clare Shaheen, Paul Knittel, and Kayley Wineburger.

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Thank you, as always, to our grand cru patrons Steven and Amy Lipin.

This season wouldn't be possible without the support from all of you–Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about THIS SEASON, and HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW by staying in touch, donating, sponsoring, or becoming a Roadside Insider. Insiders get access to extended interviews, maps, photos, and more–including invitations to events just like this one, and trips to explore terroirs around the world with me. 

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Cow horns filled with crystals buried under a full moon. Potions brewed of chamomile, stinging nettle and fermented cow dung. Energizing vortexes and humans developing the characteristics of the animals that fertilize their foods. Are these instructions from a magical book of spells, or a practical guide to viticulture? 

Happy Halloween and welcome back to Roadside Terroir - Season 3 - Farming for Terroir.

This episode explores the witchy world of biodynamics in order to discover whether this mystical method has a real influence on the vines and the wines themselves, or if it's all just a hoax.

We begin by peering into the spiritual side with Andreas Schumann of the famed biodynamic farm at Odinstal. We break down the detailes of the cosmic cycles, spooky preparations, and greater philosophies of biodynamics. We then take a look at the practical side with a review of the scientific research that has been done to try to understand how this hocus pocus might really work before discussing why biodynamics might be the most terroir-focused farming practice that we can find with experts Paul Wasserman and Rodrigo Soto.

Thank you for Listening to Roadside Terroir!

The episode is sponsored by the wonderful team at Becky Wasserman and Company.

Thank you to our guests: Rodrigo Soto, Andreas Schumann, Paul Wasserman, and Frédéric and Clothilde Lafarge.

Thank you, as always, to our grand cru patrons Steven and Amy Lipin.

If you liked this episode, please share it and give us a review–it really does make a difference! And don't forget to hit subscribe.

This season wouldn't be possible without the support from all of you–Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about THIS SEASON, and HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW by staying in touch, donating, sponsoring, or becoming a Roadside Insider. Insiders get access to extended interviews, maps, photos, and more–including invitations to events and travel opportunities to explore terroirs around the world with us. 

Credits:

Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by Brenna Quigley

Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez

Research, writing, and hosting support by Paul Knittel

With special thanks to Clare Shaheen and Esa Eslami.

Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about THIS SEASON and HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW . UPDATE LINKS

Resources:

Goode, Jamie. The New Viticulture: The science of growing grapes for wine. Flavour Press, 2023.

Brown, Elaine Chukan. The Wines of California. Academie du Vin Library Ltd, 2025.

Reganold, J. P. "Effects of Biodynamic and Conventional Farming on Soil Quality in New Zealand." Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Washington State University Pullman, Washington, USA (1993).

Meissner, Georg, et al. "Conversion to organic and biodynamic viticultural practices: impact on soil, grapevine development and grape quality." OENO one 53.4 (2019).

Michael Olbrich-Majer (2017): Über das Geistige in der Möhre: Einführende Betrachtungen zur biodynamischen Landwirtschaft.

Romana Echensperger (2020): Von der Freiheit, den richtigen Wein zu machen: Biodynamisches Winzerhandwerk im Portrait.

Aaron Ayscough: The World of Natural Wine: What It Is, Who Makes It, and Why It Matters. Artisan, 2022.