Description

Sparkling wine can be produced in many ways: pét-nat, méthode Champenoise, Charmat, and force carbonation, etc.  Grapes with more acidity are often used to produce sparkling wine.

We talk with Josie Boyle of Mousse Winery.  At her winery in in Jordan, Minnesota Josie focuses on the production of sparkling wines using a wide range of production methods.

In this episode we talk about:

• Josie's meandering journey into the wine world.
• Starting a sparkling-focused winery in Minnesota.
• How she produces sparkling wine: pét-nat, méthode Champenoise, Charmat, and force carbonation.
• Why grapes from Minnesota are well adapted to sparkling wine production.
• How she introduces wine drinkers to sparkling wines.
• Her enthusiasm to create new and unique wines, using traditional wine making methods.

Mouse Winery can be found at https://www.moussewinery.com/  and on Facebook and Instagram.