In Episode 153 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with Natalie Winkler, Winemaker and Viticulturist for Salvestrin Winery out of St. Helena, CA.

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In this episode Natalie talks about her life growing up in Kansas City and later attending the University of Oregon where she initially found a love and passion for wine working at a wine bar while attending classes.

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After travels and studies abroad Natalie would find herself at Westwood Estate Wines in St. Helena working alongside David Ramey and how a recommendation from Aaron Pott to meet Michel Rolland would provide her an internship opportunity in France which would have a massive influence on who she is today as a winemaker.

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Natalie goes on to talk about accepting the winemaking position at Salvestrin Winery in 2017, what it's like to cultivate one of the Dr. Crane vineyards, and also what it's like to be a part of the rich history that Rich and Shannon Salvestrin have continued throughout the years.

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With that being said, Natalie talks about Rich's influence on rootstock over several decades owning his own Nursery business and what she's learned from Rich as it pertains to rootstock and how that mentorship has been incredibly influential to her career as a viticulturist.

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Natalie talks about her strength in organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farming that she's learned over the years while working alongside Philippe Coderey, and how those practices if adopted little by little can be so impactful for so many people just like herself.

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Natalie also talks about the amazing 2023 vintage and this whole conversation in general from a background in French winemaking, Spanish winemaking, sustainable farming practices you name it, this episode is jammed packed with so many amazing things that I can't wait for you to take a listen!

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Cheers 🍷

To watch on YouTube:

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https://www.instagram.com/salvestrinwinery/

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