Many philosophers are linked to wine, but Michael McGeary isn’t simply “linked” to wine—he’s a winemaker extraordinaire and the owner of Euda Wine, where he crafts minimal intervention wines. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Colorado College, Michael moved to Aspen, Colorado, where he found his love of wine while working in restaurants. He further pursued his passion for winemaking by getting a post-bachelor education at Napa Valley College and later receiving a Master of Science in Viticulture and Enology at the University of Applied Science and Arts of Western Switzerland. Today, in addition to his work as the owner of Euda Wine, Michael also serves as a technical sales representative for Enartis.
In this episode, Michael and I explore his unconventional route to the wine industry—starting with a philosophy degree. We discuss the unexpected journey that led him to Switzerland for a Master’s in Viticulture and Enology. We consider the steps he took to choose a wine school and discuss the value of investing in your own education. We also highlight an important skill to have as a wine technical sales representative and, for Booze Clues, sample a taste of Cachaça.
This week on Consuming the Craft:
● Michael’s transition to the world of wine while working in restaurants in Aspen, Colorado
● His post-bachelor education at Napa Valley College
● How Michael chose a wine school
● His experiences studying in Switzerland with its diverse wine regions
● The Swiss winemaking culture
● The value of investing in your own education
● The wild, wild west of wine and Michael’s move to North Carolina
● Michael’s goal to start a small winery
● Non-grape wines and fermenting fruits other than grapes
● Booze Clues: Catching that Cachaça spirit
● Michael’s designation as a certified sommelier and Level 3 WSET
Connect with Michael McGeary:
● Enartis
● Euda Wine
● Euda Wine on LinkedIn
● Euda Wine on Instagram
● Euda Wine on Facebook
● Michael McGeary on LinkedIn
● michael@eudawine.com
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