Wine Interview: Chris Louton Winemaker at St. Francis Winery | Protecting the Soul of a Wine?!? скачать в хорошем качестве

Wine Interview: Chris Louton Winemaker at St. Francis Winery | Protecting the Soul of a Wine?!?

From cleaning kennels to crafting Sonoma Cabernet, Chris Louton’s path to winemaking wasn’t planned. A UC Davis class changed everything. Now at St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, he’s shaping wines that stay balanced, affordable, and true to place. Chris shares how he went from veterinary ambitions to overseeing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Bordeaux varietals in Sonoma County. We talk vintage differences, protecting quality at scale, and why he refuses to “make wine for trends.”\ We taste the 2023 St. Francis Merlot and 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon (both around $15–$16, 14.8% and 14.5% ABV). Chris breaks down vineyard strategy, blending across Sonoma County, and how they maintain control from vine to bottle. If you care about value wine done right, this one’s for you. Subscribe for weekly wine conversations. Learn More About the St. Francis https://www.stfranciswinery.com/ Support the show and help keep the wine flowing! Buy us a glass! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you! Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / @stopwastingyourwine   The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Guest Introduction 00:55 – From Veterinary Medicine to Winemaking 05:14 – Luxury Cabernet & Early Career 07:42 – Joining St. Francis & Carrying the Legacy 10:08 – Making Wine for a Wide Audience 15:07 – What St. Francis Wines Aim to Deliver 18:15 – Protecting Quality at Scale 22:06 – 2023 Merlot Breakdown 34:36 – 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Breakdown 42:45 – Review & Ratings 47:25 – Pinot or Chardonnay Game 50:13 – Final Thoughts + Where to Find St. Francis #wine #winepodcsat #winereview #sonomacounty #sonomawine