In episode 257 of The Drinking Hour, host David Kermode sits down with Jaime Araujo, founder of Trois Noix winery in Napa Valley, to discuss the shifting style of wine in the region and how progressive ideas can have a positive impact on the wine industry.
The podcast begins with Araujo’s journey into wine, via medieval history and stage acting, followed by how Trois Noix was established; the importance of community in how the winery operates; and the focus on freshness and brightness in the wines, instead of the heavy oak and extraction often associated with Napa.
Talk then turns to the best grapes to grow in Napa, including Araujo’s love of Chenin Blanc, before the duo discusses women in wine, LGBTQ+ visibility in the industry and why B Corp certification is a force for good.
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