Patrick Rue is the founder of Erosion Wine Company. Previously, he founded the craft beer company, The Bruery in 2008, as his first job out of law school. He’s on the short list of Master Cicerone’s —which for those who don’t know is like a Master Sommelier for beer. 

https://erosion.wine/

https://erosion.wine/collections/the-wines

https://www.thebruery.com/

We Talk About

Law school at Chapman and home brewing

Life living in the OC and early beers he liked

The evolution of “craft” beer from Sierra Nevada to Sam Adams to  and what came next

Why did San Diego and OC become ground zero for beer

The Bruery and the innovation there

Becoming the world's 8th Master Cicerone

2016, he was named a “Top 40 Under 40 Tastemaker” by Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Erosion: Idea is to make wine fun, no pretentious, casual atmosphere

The wines, names, labels, and packaging

Where the names come from

The need for innovation, creativity and experimentation in wine

Blending, sourcing grapes, and more