Roadside Terroir

• S3E1: Why Farming Matters

  What does geology have to do with farming? Could historic farming practices be the key to tackling modern climate challenges? How does a place shape the way vines are cared for—and how much does any of this actually matter in the glass? Season 3 of Roadside Terroir: Farming for Terroir is here! We're diving into all these questions (& more) in our brand-new season, exploring what it means to truly farm for terroir. In Episode 1: Why Farming Matters we: *  Meet Cyril Courvoisier, a rising star of Cornas, regeneratively farming its steep slopes against all odds *  Learn how tradition and climate change collide with the fearless Michelle Smith-Chapel in Beaujolais *  And hear from Rodrigo Soto of Far Mountain in Sonoma on whether great farming really changes how wine tastes From France to California, we’re driving deep into the dirt with some of the most visionary vignerons we know. Credits: Produced & hosted by Brenna Quigley Sound & music by Jeff Alvarez Research & writing assist by Paul Knittel With special thanks to Clare Shaheen, Esa Eslami, and Michel Joly. And an extra special thanks to our Grand Cru Patrons Steven and Amy Lipin! More Info and How to Support the Show: We’re so excited to have you along for the ride! Don’t forget to hit subscribe below and check out our new YouTube channel for photos, maps, and transcripts to go along with each episode.  This season wouldn’t be possible without your support!–Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about this Season, this episode, and how to help support this season by donating, sponsoring, or becoming a Roadside Insider – where you get access to exclusive bonus material, gifts, and more! This August, 10% of all Roadside Insider memberships will go towards supporting farmworkers and immigrants in CA. If you want to support them directly check out the California Farmworkers Foundation at californiafarmworkers.org and Napa Valley Together at napavalleytogether.org.  Resources: Health effects of herbicides and its current removal strategies. Bioengineered 2023, Sep 25. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10761135/#s0004 Pesticide Atlas. Heinrich-Böll-Foundation, 2022. https://eu.boell.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/pesticideatlas2022_ii_web_20230331.pdf Chemins de Mémoire. Ministère des armées France. https://www.cheminsdememoire.gouv.fr/en/revue/reconstruction The common agricultural policy (CAP) and the Treaty. Fact Sheet. European Parliament. https://www.europarl.europa.eu/factsheets/en/sheet/103/the-common-agricultural-policy-cap-and-the-treaty Cheers! Brenna and the Roadside Team  

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• Season 3 Trailer

  Roadside Terroir Season 3: Farming for Terroir is coming August 1st! Listen in for updates about our third season of Roadside Terroir -- from where we're headed to how often you'll hear from us. Plus a preview of the inspirational voices you'll come to admire just as much as we have. Don't forget to check out our YouTube Channel for maps and images paired with each episode. Subscribe today so you don't miss out! Want to support the show? Become a Roadside Insider to help keep the show on the road and all of the perks that come along with it. See you soon! This trailer was created by Brenna Quigley, Jeff Alvarez, Clare Shaheen, and Paul Knittel. 

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• Season 3 Teaser

  A sneak peek at the upcoming third season of Roadside Terroir. New Episodes Coming soon. TRANSCRIPT: New Episodes of Roadside Terroir – coming soon! Can’t wait for more? Check out our new YouTube channel and revisit past episodes paired with carefully curated images, detailed maps, and videos!  – out now! And check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn how to support the show and become a Roadside Insider. See you soon.  

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• S2E10: Haute Future

  The Season 2 FINALE of Roadside Terroir focuses on the hopes, challenges, and terroirs that hint at what the future has in store for the Côte d’Or. The episode begins in the southern villages of Santenay and Maranges where we hunt for granitic terroirs and discuss the growing popularity of natural wines. We then head deep into the Hautes Côtes to find the spirit of this newly popular region and attempt to identify the characteristics of its taste. Next, we visit some unassuming vineyards with exceptional farmers in order to explore the relevance of terroir in a farmer’s world. Finally, we end up right where we began, in the center of Beaune, celebrating the history of the Ventes des Vins and the exciting future of this beloved region. Thank you to our guests: Talloulah Dubourg, Seiichi Saito, and Nicolas Faure. And thank you to all of the incredible experts who have provided their commentary and guidance in this episode and throughout the season: Paul Wasserman, Daniel Johnnes, Rajat Parr, Jasper Morris, Françoise Vannier, Aaron Ayscough, and Helen Johannesen. This episode was created by Brenna Quigley, Nick Canepa, and Jeff Alvarez. With support from Esa Eslami, Ali Massie, Julia Wiggin, and our Grand Cru Patrons Steven and Amy Lipin. This episode is sponsored by The Hitching Post Wines – thank you for your generosity and for championing innovation and the love of wine in Santa Barbara County, Burgundy, and beyond Thank you to our season 2 partners for making this season possible: Becky Wasserman & Co, La Paulee, and Acker Wines Check out our website roadsideterroir.com for more details and a full transcript of this episode, plus information about our team and how to support this season. Thank you for listening--don't forget to hit subscribe!

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• S2E9: Top Dogs, Underdogs, and Scooby-Doo

  Our penultimate episode of Season 2 takes us from the powerful Grand Crus of Gevrey Chambertin all the way to the urban sprawl of Dijon and the northern edge of the Côte d'Or. We visit with grand producers amongst the most prestigious vines in Gevrey, and then continue to Fixin and Marsannay with some newer vignerons determined to pull their lesser-known appellations out of obscurity.    While exploring the classic rocks of the Côte de Nuits, we consider how world wars and human industry have shaped the landscape and the reputations of these unique villages.    Thank you to our guests: Jean-Marie Fourrier, Bruno, Arthur, and Eduard Clair, Amélie Berthaut, and Sylvain Pataille. And to Paul Wasserman and Helen Johannesen for their commentary and guidance.  This episode was created by Brenna Quigley, Nick Canepa, and Jeff Alvarez. With support from Esa Eslami, Ali Massie, and our Grand Cru Patrons Steven and Amy Lipin. This episode is sponsored by Lone Wolf Imports–our fabulous friends in Portland, OR, dedicated to bringing exceptional Burgundies to the Pacific Northwest.  Thank you to our season 2 partners for making this season possible: Becky Wasserman & Co, La Paulee, and Acker Wines Check out our website roadsideterroir.com for more details and a full transcript of this episode, plus information about our team and how to support this season. Thank you for listening--don't forget to hit subscribe!  

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