I sit down with David Gibson, CSW, WSET III and we get real about why wine hits different. From restaurant roots to WSET study sessions, David breaks down how wine is art and science, community and story, not a velvet rope club. We talk Napa Valley culture, Burgundy obsessions, Aussie Shiraz throwbacks, and how to make wine feel welcoming for beginners. I share my own aha moments, the magic of small production bottles, and why wine is the best social lubricant to cut the noise and bring peopl...
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I sit down with David Gibson, CSW, WSET III and we get real about why wine hits different. From restaurant roots to WSET study sessions, David breaks down how wine is art and science, community and story, not a velvet rope club. We talk Napa Valley culture, Burgundy obsessions, Aussie Shiraz throwbacks, and how to make wine feel welcoming for beginners. I share my own aha moments, the magic of small production bottles, and why wine is the best social lubricant to cut the noise and bring peopl...
Why Wine Matters in 2025 and What This Podcast Is About | Barrels and Roots
Barrels & Roots
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Why Wine Matters in 2025 and What This Podcast Is About | Barrels and Roots
This episode is me going back to my roots, literally. I grew up in Napa Valley, and returning there reminded me why wine is more than just a drink—it’s time, patience, community, and love bottled up. When harvest wraps and the crush begins, the whole valley smells like wine, and it’s magic. Every glass comes from years of care, work, and waiting, just like anything meaningful in life. Wine teaches patience in a world that moves too fast, where everything’s instant, posted, and forgotten. It’s...
Barrels & Roots
I sit down with David Gibson, CSW, WSET III and we get real about why wine hits different. From restaurant roots to WSET study sessions, David breaks down how wine is art and science, community and story, not a velvet rope club. We talk Napa Valley culture, Burgundy obsessions, Aussie Shiraz throwbacks, and how to make wine feel welcoming for beginners. I share my own aha moments, the magic of small production bottles, and why wine is the best social lubricant to cut the noise and bring peopl...
