122: Michael Terrien - Winemaker and Maine Wild Blueberries

This episode features winemaker Michael Terrien. Michael is on a roadshow to promote the new Adventures excursion opportunities from Obsidian Wine Co. Michael has his hands in many projects from California Pinot noir to Maine wild blueberry sparkling wine and the portfolio of estate wines from Obsidian Ridge in Lake County, CA. I had a great conversation with Michael ranging from the details of making blueberry wine, the partnership that is Obsidian, dynamic pricing for his brand, Becheur, and his uncanny faith in a wine’s capacity to take care of itself.

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Obsidian Wine Co

• Rosé for the Bay

• Terrien Wines

• Kadar Cooperage

• Bluet - Maine wild blueberry sparkling wine

• Becheur - Wines with Dynamic Pricing

• US Grant - Santa Cruz Pinot noir

• Hanzell Vineyards

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