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PlanetGeo: The Geology PodcastOur Past Favorites #6 - The Geology of Wine with Brenna Quigleyn this holiday re-release episode of Planet Geo, we revisit our exciting conversation with Brenna Quigley, a geologist turned wine consultant and terroir expert. We discuss her unique career trajectory, the fascinating intersection of geology and wine, and the concept of terroir. Brenna shares insights into her work, how geology influences vineyards, and the impact of terroir on wine taste. We also delve into Brenna's personal journey into geology, her transition from mineral exploration to the wine industry, and her passion for educating others about the geological story beneath our feet. Join us for an engaging episode that unveils...
2025-01-021h 02
Bottled in China: A Wine & Food PodcastBeneath the Vineyards: Unraveling the Mystery of Minerality and Terroir with Geologist Brenna QuigleyCan we taste terroir?In today’s podcast, we unravel this very question with geologist Brenna Quigley to explore how soil influences a wine’s style.Based in Napa, CA, Brenna conducts vineyard investigations and educates other about the influence of soil on wine style.With a Master’s degree in Geology, she has had the opportunity to study the terroirs of France while working with Te Source Imports and Becky Wasserman & Co.Her current projects take her to various locations around the world, from Spain, Austria, Germany, to Italy. Follo...
2023-10-3022 min
Roadside TerroirHaute FutureThe 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 farm...
2023-08-021h 26Roadside TerroirTop Dogs, Underdogs, and Scooby-DooOur 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.
2023-06-281h 31
Friends Of The Vine Wine PodcastBrenna Quigley-Episode 72 | Roadside Terroir | Wine TalkAlways a favourite on our show, we get to chat again with Brenna Quigley. Brenna is a geologist with a focus on wine, wine regions and terroir. She also has a wonderfully informative podcast of her own, currently focusing on France, specifically Cote D'Or, with a highlight on my favourite, Burgundy.
She brings a high level of detail to her episodes, and really digs deep.
Get it?? She's a geologist... come on!!! That's good stuff!!
Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!
2023-06-1854 min
Wine FaceTERROIR: Going Deep (Into the Earth) with Brenna QuigleyGeologist Brenna Quigley and I are talking terroir. This is a super deep dive into the science of winemaking and how we have rocks, soil, and Mother Earth to thank for the dynamic textures and flavors of wine. Hosted and Executive Produced by Helen Johannesen. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-06-0133 minRoadside TerroirGrands Crus and Grands VigneronsIn 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 a...
2023-05-241h 24Roadside TerroirFinding Magic in Vosne-RomanéeThis 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...
2023-04-061h 25Roadside TerroirEntering the Côte de NuitsIn 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...
2023-03-011h 20PlanetGeo: The Geology PodcastTerroir - The Geology of Wine with Brenna QuigleyLearn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comDo you like wine? Do you know what Terroir is? Our guest, Brenna Quigley, is a leader in the geology of wine and how the geology affects the flavor profile of the grapes - in other words, Terroir! She can be found here to learn more!Download the CampGeo app now at this link. On the app you can...
2023-02-091h 03Roadside TerroirVignettes en BlancWhat 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 G...
2022-12-101h 40Roadside TerroirHarvest in BurgundyThis 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 tru...
2022-10-191h 11Roadside TerroirDucs, Dolomite, and Double EspressoEpisode 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 di...
2022-06-171h 19Roadside TerroirThe Hill and the ValleyOur 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...
2022-04-221h 06Roadside TerroirBurgundy Bonus Episode: David CroixEstablished 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 Te...
2022-04-0821 minRoadside TerroirEntering the Rabbit Hole - Pt IIPart 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...
2022-03-1140 minRoadside TerroirEntering the Rabbit Hole - Part ISeason 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 ci...
2022-03-0450 minRoadside TerroirBurgundy TeaserSeason 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. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you can be t...
2022-02-0401 min
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & HealthBest Of: Carlton McCoyAs we take December to spend some time with our families and plan 2022, we wanted to re-release a few of our favorite episodes. Carlton McCoy's was incredibly inspiring, and if you are looking for worthy causes to support, The Roots Fund is right up there on our list.Carlton earned the title of Master Sommelier in 2013 at just 28 years old. He was one of the youngest people, and the second African American, to earn this prestigious title. Carlton worked in revered institutions such as Thomas Keller’s Per Se and Tom Colicchio's Craft Steak in New York be...
2021-12-141h 03
The Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism & HealthEpisode 18 - Carlton McCoySome people are destined for success, and Carlton McCoy Jr.’s is no exception! Carlton earned the title of Master Sommelier in 2013 at just 28 years old. He was one of the youngest people, and the second African American, to earn this prestigious title. Carlton worked in revered institutions such as Thomas Keller’s Per Se in New York before becoming the Wine Director at The Little Nell in Aspen. He then was named President and CEO of Heitz Cellar in December 2018. In 2020, Carlton was named Managing Partner of Lawrence Wine Estates, overseeing the purchase of Burgess Cellars, Stony Hill Vine...
2021-05-181h 03Roadside TerroirFarming for the FutureOur 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. Don't forget to hit subscribe!
2021-04-1053 min
I'll Drink to That! Wine TalkListen to Françoise Vannier and Never Look At Burgundy the Same Way AgainFrançoise Vannier is a geologist who has studied and mapped the vineyards of Burgundy for multiple decades. She is based in France.Françoise discusses how she began her study of the vineyards of the Côte d'Or, and the surprising results that emerged from her research. She touches on both broad themes and specific, individual instances in her analysis of the rock types and rock weathering in the Côte. For example, she explains how the Côte de Nuits differs from the Côte de Beaune in broad terms, and then gives...
2021-03-131h 40
Friends Of The Vine Wine Podcast2020 Recap Show-Episode 53 | Wine TalkStarting the New Year with a 2020 Recap Show. Join us as we discuss the year that was 2020 and how it affected the Friends Of The Vine show. We talk about some of the big topics that hit the wine industry from 2019 and 2020, and what this year (2021) will look like for the show.
I finish the show with some highlight soundbites from a few of my favourite episodes from 2020. Those include my conversations with Brenna Quigley, MS Sabato Sagaria, Bobbie Burgess, Brett Thiessen, Grayson Riordon and Matt Landry.
Thank you to all the loy...
2021-01-2526 minRoadside TerroirThe Heart of SBThe 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 we...
2020-11-2052 min
Friends Of The Vine Wine PodcastBrenna Quigley-Episode 51 | Roadside Terroir | Wine TalkBrenna Quigley is a geologist and founder of the Roadside Terroir podcast. In this episode we go into how she got into wine, the natural connection between wine and geology and her love of both, women in the wine world, the wine community, the complicated geological terroir that is Alsace, blind tasting with her friend and mentor Rajat Parr, grapes she couldn't live without, and many many segues. A lot of segues. We also talk about why and how Brenna got into creating her podcast and what she has in mind for future seasons.
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2020-09-1858 minRoadside TerroirRita's BalanceThis 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. Don't forget to hit subscribe!
2020-07-1157 minRoadside TerroirOn The 1The 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? Don't forget to hit subscribe!
2020-05-1545 minRoadside TerroirRoadside Terroir Sneak PeekTake 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. Don't forget to hit subscribe!
2020-04-2505 minI'll Drink to That! Wine TalkBrenna Quigley and the School of Hard RocksBrenna Quigley is a geologist who does wine related consulting as a terroir specialist at brennaquigley.comBrenna describes her unusual family connection to geology, and her entry into the wine world. She goes on to define key concepts in geology, such as what soil is, how it is formed, and the different types of rocks that are found in the world. Brenna describes the key rock formations of France, their history, and how they correspond to wine regions. She then discusses what the implications of different rock types are for vines, and takes a close look...
2019-03-251h 18