I sat down with Rhys Pender MW (of Little Farm Winery) and picked his brain:
0:30 – why wine? (Rhy’s origin story of how he got interested in food and drink)
1:35 – becoming a Master Of Wine… an obsessive journey
2:22 – what regions / varietals Rhys is excited about right now, and known unknowns
4:18 – Canada’s culinary/wine lifestyle (or lack thereof)
5:43 – how he keeps his palate and nose sharp, plus notes on current winemaking trends
9:45 – thoughts on natural winemaking vs manipulated wines
12:23 – recommending gateway wines for rookies
14:49 – the minimal intervention practices of Little Farm Winery
19:10 – where to find Little Farm wines
20:02 – what does Rhys look for in a great wine?
21:56 – thoughts on the BC wine industry & ideal varietals for the area
23:57 – developing appellation systems in the new world
24:44 – wines that have elicited an emotional response (good and bad)
27:26 – some producers that Rhys really appreciates right now
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