Snowboarding, Winemaking, and the Pursuit of Passion: Seth Kitze's Journey From Half-Pipes to Vineyards!

In this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, host MJ Towler sits down with special guest Seth Kitze for an insightful and engaging conversation.  Seth grew up in the Yakima Valley, where wine grapes were just starting to gain popularity. Although there were only a few vineyards in the area, people were beginning to make quality wine. However, at that time, Washington state consumers were not as passionate about wine as they are today. Seth observed the growth of the wine industry and the expansion of the Tri-Cities area, which used to primarily focus on cherries and apples. Despite the limited resources, Seth witnessed the evolution of winemaking in the region. They delve into not only Seth's experiences in the snowboarding industry and the challenges of making ends meet but also his transition into the world of winemaking and the unique journey that led him to become a co-owner and winemaker of Kinsey Cellars Upside Down and the Devil is a Liar Wine. The discussion spans from the techniques of winemaking to the personal journey and passion that fuels Seth's dedication to creating exceptional wines. Join us as we explore the intersection of athleticism, determination, and the art of winemaking in this captivating episode. A Massive THANK YOU to SETH KITZE!!! This episode’s wines: 2022 Upsidedown Columbia Valley Roussanne     2021 Upsidedown Washington State “Sage’s Wine “     2018 Giovanni Montisci Barrosu Vino Rosso Franzisca To learn more about Upsidedown Wines, click the link! Follow Seth & Audrey on IG! To learn more about The Devil is a Liar Wines, click the link! Follow The Devil is a Liar Wine on IG ____________________________________________________________ Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers!  Subscribe and give The Black Wine Guy Experience a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to. For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at  Blackwineguy.com Follow MJ @blackwineguy Thank you to our sponsor, Walla Walla Wine. The primary mission of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance is to build an internationally acclaimed Walla Walla Valley wine brand among consumers, media, and trade by providing marketing programs on behalf of member wineries, vineyards, and partners. The Wine Alliance functions as the leading informational resource for consumers, media, and members of the trade interested in learning more about the Valley’s wine industry. Find out more at Walla Walla Wine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.