Behind the Scenes at Beaux Frères: Mike D. Etzel on Pinot Noir, Place, and Perspective

🎙️ In this episode of the Vint Podcast, we sit down with Mike D. Etzel, President of Beaux Frères Vineyards in Oregon’s Ribbon Ridge AVA, to explore the legacy of one of America’s most iconic Pinot Noir estates. Mikey shares the story of his family"s founding of Beaux Frères, how the wines and farming have evolved, and what’s ahead—including a major winery expansion and a new estate Chardonnay program. We talk vineyard management, winemaking techniques, amphora experimentation, and why Ribbon Ridge terroir stands apart. Whether you’re a Pinot Noir lover, collector, or vineyard geek, this is a deep and thoughtful conversation with one of Oregon’s leading winemakers. 👉 Plus: Don’t miss our companion mini-episode, “ Five Questions with a Winemaker: Mike D. Etzel, CEO of Beaux Frères”, for a quick-fire intro to Mikey and the Beaux Frères story. 🔗 Listen to more episodes: Vint Podcast Archive 🍷 Shop Beaux Frères wines: Browse on Vint Marketplace Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Vent Wine Podcast 00:37 Weekend Wine Adventures 02:10 Exploring Australian Wines 03:06 Champagne Trends and Insights 06:33 Interview with Mikey Etzel of Beau Frere 11:46 The History of Beau Frere 21:20 Vineyard Practices and Innovations 27:02 Rootstock Selection and Challenges 30:04 Pruning Techniques and Vineyard Management 33:02 Biodynamic Farming and Its Evolution 37:12 Adapting to Climate Change 38:27 Winemaking Techniques and Innovations 47:27 Exploring Alternative Vessels 49:57 Future of Chardonnay at the Vineyard The Vint Wine Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. To learn more about Vint and the Vint Marketplace, visit us at Vintmarketplace.com or email Brady Weller at brady@vint.co, or Billy Galanko at Billy@vintmarketplace.com. Cheers!