The Winemaker's Journey

Season 2, Episode 6: A Roundtable Discussion with Four Roots Fund Scholars

Episode Summary

In the last episode of Season 2, we look to the future of wine with a roundtable discussion with Darwin Acosta, Kyle Burke, Candace Keeton and Lena Wellington who are all Roots Fund scholarship recipients working in California wineries during the 2002 harvest. The origin stories, ambitions and insights of these four BIPOC individuals provides a view into a future that includes opportunities for people of all backgrounds in the wine industry.

Episode Notes

The Roots Fund:  https://www.therootsfund.org/

Dalle Valle Vineyards:  https://www.dallavallevineyards.com/

Burgess Cellars:  https://www.burgesscellars.com/

McBride Sisters:  https://www.mcbridesisters.com/

Inglenook:  https://www.inglenook.com/

Quintessa:  https://www.quintessa.com/

Wine School of Philadelphia:  https://www.vinology.com/

Certified Specialist of Wine:  https://societyofwineeducators.org/education-certifications/certified-specialist-of-wine/