Appalachia Meets World Episode 64 - From Napa to Appalachia with Rex Stults

In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Rex Stults of the Napa Valley Vintners (THE Authority on the Napa Valley Wine Region).  Rex shares the importance of place and regional identity in the wine industry and how it matters - LOCATION MATTERS.  He also describes what makes the Napa Valley region unique to wine making and how the industry compares in Napa with the wine regions of Appalachia.   As a follow up to Beer and 'Shine', take a listen as Rex describes the importance of cultivating an industry and building a reputation on quality and your own regional assets.  As only a couple of Kentucky boys can the conversation may also shift from wine to bourbon, if only for a minute.  We also want to take a moment to share our thoughts and prayers for the flood victims and communities of Eastern Kentucky.  #EasternKYStrong 

Napa Valley Vintners: www.napavintners.com

Wine Origins Alliance: www.origins.wine 

Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund (Official State Portal):  www.secure.kentucky.gov/FormServices/Finance/EKYFloodRelief 

Appalachian Crisis Fund: www.appalachianky.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1170

Eastern Kentucky Strong (Flood Relief) T-Shirt: www.newfrontierbrand.com/products/appalachia-strong-tee?fbclid=IwAR2zATJUn43lwadPtyx9WzLYahEbo_KnHIQIJa9ySYOg_VhvBxtcbSUT1d8