Rebekah Wineburg is the winemaker at Quintessa. She previously worked as the assistant winemaker at Rudd, among other roles in Oregon, New Zealand, and more. She co-owns a label   Post & Vine, with a focus on small historical vineyards, featuring unique varietals like carignane and old vine zinfandel. She graduated with a Masters in viticulture and enology from UC Davis. 

https://www.quintessa.com/the-wine

https://www.postandvine.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdw-eyue1XY

We Talk About:

Her background in Oregon, New Zealand, and more

Working at Rudd and Edge Hill

History of Quintessa: founded in 1989 by well-known Chilean vintners Agustin Huneeus and his wife Valeria. 

The micro-terroirs of Rutherford AVA

Biodynamics and Organic farming

Carmenere in the Bordeaux Blend

The Illumination Sav Blanc

Winemaking as both science and art

Her label: Post & Vine and the unique and amazing wines she's producing

What does "Rutherford" mean to you?  Rutherford Dust?

Biodynamics

What she’s been eating and drinking lately