Winemaker Abroad

Kiwis' Thoughts on Cotes du Pepin White

This last weekend I had the privilege to attend a harvest party for industry members in the Nelson region of New Zealand. This was a...

Harvest has begun!

Harvest has officially begun! The first variety into our facility this year was Pinot Noir. The fruit was harvested after a light...

Arriving to New Zealand

After ??? hours of traveling (seriously, I lost track,) I have finally made it to New Zealand! The Midwest was not ready to let me leave,...

Winery Spotlight: BodegasRE

BODEGAS RE "RE are unique conceptual wines, which involve RE Creation of ancestral Genesis, through the use of artisan processes of wine...

Reverse Osmosis

Wine making is a combination of traditional techniques and modern advancements. While there is always a push for minimal intervention,...

Restuarant Spotlight: Barrica 94

Barrica 94 I fell in love with Barrica 94 over a year ago, on my first trip to Chile. It is located in the Bellavista neighborhood of...

Curicó Fiesta de la Vendimia

What's that? A Wine Harvest Festival?! Count me in! All across Chile, cities take their turn at hosting a Fiesta de la Vendimia. I had...

The Chilean Charm

The Chilean wine industry has seen many enological advancements, yet there is much to be discovered in this vast country. The diversity...

Ready, Set, GO!

All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go... With five harvests under my belt, I am ready for a new challenge and opportunity. I will be...

About The Blog

The goal of Winemaker Abroad is to discover and discuss the wine industry across different countries.

This blog will toast the 2018 harvest in Chile as my first experience as a Winemaker Abroad. I will be working full time on the crushpad and in the cellar to accumulate knowledge. In addition, I will explore other regions and wineries of Chile to bring more knowledge and expertise to light.

These new discoveries will be supported by my past experiences in the wine industry. With a B.S. in Enology and five vintages under my belt, I am committed and eager to expand my knowledge on wine making.

This blog will focus not only on the regional and climatic influences, but on the technology, equipment, and techniques employed in wineries and vineyards.

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