In this episode of the YC and You podcast, hosts Cadu Medina and Michael Grady sit down with Ryan Avery Follensbee, Director of Viticulture and Enology at Yavapai College’s Southwest Wine Center. Ryan shares his journey from a Park City wine store to leading one of Arizona's premier wine education programs.
The conversation explores the Southwest Wine Center’s unique hands-on approach to wine education, the growth of the Verde Valley wine community, and the upcoming Wine & Dine Under the Stars fundraising event. From innovative vineyard technology to fostering regional partnerships, Ryan gives an inside look at how the Southwest Wine Center is shaping the future of Arizona wine while celebrating its rich past. Don’t miss this engaging conversation about wine, education, and community!
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