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Ep. 72: Raj Parr, Guardian of Terroir and True "Sommelier's Sommelier"
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Length:
64 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko are joined by Rajat Parr, a world-renowned sommelier, winemaker, author, and wine educator with over two decades of experience in the wine industry. With a reputation for having one of the most refined palates in the world, Raj has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including being named Best Sommelier in America by the James Beard Foundation and Wine & Spirits Magazine's Sommelier of the Year.In this episode, we delve into Raj's focus on sustainability in winemaking, where he promotes biodynamic practices and highlights the importance of land, water, and wildlife management in the ecosystem of a vineyard. We also discuss his current projects, including Sandhi Wines, Domaine de la Cote, and Evening Land Vineyards.Moreover, we explore Raj's views on "New World" vs "Old World" as a means of distinction in wine, providing valuable insights and knowledge about the differences in the winemaking process between these two "worlds".The Vint Podcast is brought to you by the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Skyler Weekes, Mary Gorman McAdams, Nick King, Bartholomew Broadbent, Nick Jackson, Dillon Sykes, Mark Bell, David Keck, John Szabo, Channing Frye, Jay Hack, Julia Harding, Austin Hope, Michael Minnillo, Jermaine Stone, Jim Madsen, Santiago Archaval, Tom Smith, and more! Disclaimer: https://vint.co/disclaimer
Released:
Apr 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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