This episode features Kira Ballotta, owner and winemaker for the two brands celebrating past and present trailblazing women. If a wine brand was a historical fiction novel, Olivia Brion would be the main character in that novel. Each bottle of wine tells a different “chapter” of her story. Life being somewhat more surprising than fiction, the stories of Olivia Brion are inspired by the full lives of real trailblazing women from history. Cantadora is the natural evolution of Olivia Brion. Where Olivia Brion focuses on stories from history, Cantadora features women from today, giving back to the shared community in exceptional ways. Our conversation in this episode ranges from Kira’s background, the varietals she works with, the challenges of building small brands, and the women that Kira has partnered with in creating the Cantadora wines.
Douglas Rennie, Master Cooper from Seguin Moreau
012: Cameron Parry, Winemaker at Groth Vineyards and Winery
011: David Bos, Beyond The Cowhorn
010: Art Seavey, Polyfarmer of The Ocean and Hillsides
009: Stacy Vogel from Miner Family Winery
008: Nature Bats Last With Garrett Buckland Part 2
008: Nature Bats Last With Garrett Buckland - Part 1
007: On A Tuscan Bus With Amy Warnock
2014 Harvest Wrap Up
006: A Pilgrimage to Bern's Steakhouse With Eric Renaud
005 Aggressive Karma And The Myth Of A Wild Fermentation With Russell Bevan
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004: All-Night Winemaking With Scott Sisemore
003: Long Road Leads Back Home To Howell Mountain With Mike Dunn
002: Champagne, Cucumbers, and Estate Winemaking with Zeke Neeley
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