In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Rivin, co-founder and winemaker of French Blue Wines. From her beginnings in California’s Anderson Valley to her life in Bordeaux, Stephanie shares how her passion for winemaking led her to create approachable Bordeaux wines for the American palate. We discuss her journey, the challenges and rewards of moving her family to France, and how she balances her life as a winemaker, wife, and mother. You’ll be inspired by her bold leaps of faith and her vision for connecting people through wine.
In this episode, we discuss...
00:27 – Meet Stephanie Rivin and her journey into winemaking
01:56 – From harvest intern to winemaker: Stephanie’s start in wine
03:50 – Embracing the “non-glamorous” side of winemaking
07:29 – The inspiration behind French Blue Wines
09:55 – Moving to France: How it all came together
11:46 – French Blue’s philosophy: French soul, American spirit
17:06 – How Stephanie balances family, winemaking, and life in France
19:48 – Exploring the French Blue wine lineup: Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Rouge, and Cremant
26:24 – A look at self-care and finding time for creative outlets
39:41 – What’s next for French Blue: Celebrating 10 years
Bio about Stephanie Rivin:
France has an irresistible allure, and for Stephanie Rivin, co-founder and winemaker of French Blue Wine, it has become home. Now based in Bordeaux, Stephanie’s path began with a spirited childhood as the daughter of an Air Force Colonel, traveling across the U.S. and beyond. Her journey into winemaking started on a small farm in California’s Anderson Valley, where she first fell in love with the craft while managing a garden and a small farm menagerie. Mentored by local winemakers, Stephanie quickly rose to prominence and honed her unique style. Driven by her love of simplicity, she founded French Blue to make Bordeaux wines that are both accessible and authentic to the American palate. French Blue wines—ranging from Rosé to Crémant de Bordeaux—aim to bridge the charm of France with the ease of American enjoyment.
Resources Mentioned:
French Blue Wines: frenchbluewine.com
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