In this episode of The Pour with Adam Montiel, Adam takes you deep into the heart of the Loire Valley, where he sits down with Alex from Domaine des Huards. This historic estate, founded in 1846, has been lovingly passed down through seven generations of winemakers. Alex shares the vineyard’s incredible journey, their embrace of organic and biodynamic farming since 1998, and the story of the rare Romorantin grape, a varietal with roots tracing back to King François I. Dive into this candid conversation about sustainability, legacy, and the enduring charm of French winemaking, blending tradition with innovation. Adam and Alex spill it all—talking about family, wine, and the passion that keeps this cherished tradition alive.

Tune in to hear about what makes Domaine des Huards a true gem, the philosophy that drives their natural winemaking, and why Romorantin is a grape you need to know. Whether you’re a wine lover or just curious about the people behind the wine, this episode has something special for you.

Links for the Guest:

• Visit Domaine des Huards: Website
• Follow Domaine des Huards on Instagram: @domainedeshuards

Where We Stayed:

• Les Sources de Cheverny: Website

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The Pour is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as Where Wine Takes You. To connect with Adam, learn more, or for Spotify or other pod links, visit AdamMontiel.com

About ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel’:

In 2010, Radio Host Adam Montiel combined his longtime love for broadcasting with his, then, new love for wine. He created and produced, ‘The Cork Dorks’. The show was hosted with Adam and his good friend Jeremy West. It was the first of its kind. It began focusing on central coast wineries but as the show grew, so did their ability to travel and meet other winemakers they found everywhere from Napa to Bordeaux that adopted that same Central Coast quality of people willing to share their wines, and their stories. 

As the area’s producer’s grew, soon Adam’s interview’s covered everything from spirits, craft beer, cider, cuisine, hospitality, and more. Fast forward to today, the spirit and enthusiasm cultivated with the award winning show, is reborn as The Pour with Adam Montiel, this time independently, and unfettered by corporate authority leaving it even more free to share the journey of making wine more approachable and fun for everyone.  

Here, We Taste It. We Spill It. We Leave it All On the Table. This is ‘The Pour’ with Adam Montiel.

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