Brutal Podcast

In this episode, Drew interviews Earnest “Bubba” Beasley, Geologist & Founder of HydroGeo Environmental in Charlottesville, Virginia. To put it simply, Bubba helps people figure out what’s going on under the ground. He does this using Subsurface Imaging, electromagnetic mapping, test pits and overall landform evaluation. Bubba and I worked together on a mission to find the perfect hillside to plant a new vineyard, which ultimately led us to Burnt Hill. Here's the story...

In this episode, Drew interviews David Barboza, a Maryland Native and James Beard Nominated Chef. David is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in NY and has cooked in top-notch restaurants all over the country. Also, full disclosure: David recently joined our team at Old Westminster Winery and will spearhead our new outdoor restaurant concept called Pizza Together which is a project dedicated to great food, supporting local farmers and nourishing our community.

In this episode, I interview Kimberly Johnson, co-founder and vintner of Philosophy Winery in the great state of Maryland. Philosophy Winery is the first black owned winery in the mid-Atlantic and they’re not only making history, they’re making incredible wines! Trust me, their 2019 Rosé is fire.

In this episode, Drew interviews Megan Bell, winemaker and owner of Margins Wine in the Santa Cruz Mountains on the central coast of California. Margins Wine produces low-intervention wines using organic grapes from underrepresented regions, vineyards, and varietals.

In this episode, Drew interviews Marty Winters, winemaker and co-owner of Maître de Chai in California. Maître de Chai translates to cellar master and is a project that launched in 2012 to produce low-intervention wines from single vineyards throughout California.

In this very first episode I’ve invited my part time co-host, business partner and littler sister, Ashli Johnson, to interview me. She knows me VERY well and will ask questions to help you get to know me, too.