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With July 4th approaching its the perfect time to talk about the history of American wines. So join me as we go from the 1600s to the 1970s and hear about some of the biggest moments into what defines American wines as we know them today!

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Today, we’re talking about something that can sometimes confuse even the most seasoned wine drinkers: wine classifications. We’re going to break down terms like AOC, AOP, DOC, and AVA. So join me as we break down these topics with their history to their influence that is still felt to this day!

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Today we talk about the perfect spring and summer wines and how they came to be. Join me on this quick introduction between wines that are over 8000 years old!

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"Approachment is the West's opportunity to fuel their creative and experimental side together as winemakers but also as partners and best friends. They are excited to make energetic, creative, thought provoking, and approachable wines in limited production. 

The journey of how Approachment was founded is quite the saga! 

But here are the cliff notes…

Jessica started her wine path working in wine shops and tasting rooms.

After learning the sales portion of the business, Jessica acquired an internship in 2013 at Bethel Heights Vineyard working directly with Winemaker Ben Casteel and viticulture master Mimi Casteel. 

Entranced by the crafting side of the business, Jessica then entered the NW Wine Studies program to earn her degree in Winemaking.

Paden grew up in the Willamette Valley and began his path in wine just as Jessica did- by working in wine shops and tasting rooms. 

In 2010, Paden was offered an internship at Penner-Ash, managed by Winemaker Lynn Penner-Ash and Assistant Winemaker Brian Irvine. After finding his fire for the winemaking side of the business, Paden also enrolled in the NW Wine Studies program…

Where his lab partner turned out to be Jessica.

But the best is still to come

Approachment is now the continuation of each career path combined into a joint expression of Jessica and Paden’s combined talents, skill sets, palates, and creative outbursts."

Be sure to check out their website:

https://www.approachmentwines.com/

and follow their instagram

https://www.instagram.com/approachmentwines/

Thank you again Jessica

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I think most people would picture wine and barrels as going hand in hand. In this episode we dive in and really look at this important relationship between the cooperage, the barrel, and the juice all the factors you may not realize happen to our favorite beverage. Join us for this fun deep dive!

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We talk about three big buzz words that are being talked about
Organic, Biodynamic, Natural Wines
What are they
What do they mean
What is the one I actually want to drink
All of this and more answered now!

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The moment you all have been waiting for its time to actually start making the delicious beverage we all love join us now!

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After the first episode of the grapes growing process its now time to take that grape of the vine and get it to the facility. We talk about the decisions that will get us closer to making that beautiful vino!

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Getting back to our roots here Kicking off a new chapter in the duck vine we really are starting from the basic building blocks and what is wine. We start with the grape and the growing process of the grape and the effects that each stage has but also the challenges the vineyards face along the way. As always follow us on social media and check out our Patreon!

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Have you wondered what people mean by the weight of the wine or the body of the wine? This week we talk about varietals and where they fall in weight, dishes that are those weights, and quick ways to discover the weight of a wine if you have never had it before! 

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