Wines To Find, Ep 199: Conversations on the Craft: Unearthing Wine Secrets with Mike Kobler

Wines: Kobler Estate Winery 2022 Gewürztraminer, Viognier and Grenache Get ready to uncork a treasure trove of wine wisdom as we sit down with winemaker Mike Kobler, from Kobler Estate Winery. Mike peels back the vine leaves on the intricacies behind creating the Gewürztraminer, inspired by his grandfather"s favorite variety. Its impressive versatility, unique flavor profile, and unexpectedly high alcohol content make it a fascinating topic of conversation. Dare to explore the whims of wine industry trends with us as we delve into the award-winning Viognier, another unique varietal from sunny California. This double gold winner at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair was born in the McLeod Vineyard and has an interesting tale to tell. We navigate the challenges of producing affordable wines in California and discuss the rising popularity of lighter wines. Join us as we journey through vineyard practices like dry farming and organic growing. Mike"s wine recommendations, a quirky comparison of their wines to famous actresses, and handy travel tips promise to make this episode a lively and enlightening conversation. Find out more about our one to five cork rating system for assessing wine and get ready to refine your wine tasting skills. An episode not to be missed by wine aficionados and novices alike! Stay in the know and join our WTF Cru. About Us Buy us a Mimosa! We have been listed in the Top 50 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Night In Venice" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thank you for making us part of your wine story. If you enjoyed this episode, please write a review and share with your wine loving friends and family. To connect with us or to inquire about being a guest on Wines To Find, visit our social media pages Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winestofindpodcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/winestofindpodcasts/ Til the next glass ~ Cheers! And, remember, join us next time on Wines To Find! Sandy & Michelle