Ep 10When you think of wineries I bet you think of the wineries in California, Washington, and maybe even Oregon. Rarely do you ever think about a winery being in Wisconsin! When I think of Wisconsin I think cold, snowy, wet and well.. cheese! However, today’s guest, Erin Rasmussen–the founder of American Wine Project, is flipping the script and bringing Wisconsin produced wines to the forefront. Erin grew up in Wisconsin experiencing the intense pleasures of seasonal produce and handcrafted cheese and it was this interest in flavor that grew into a passion for fermentation and wine.And that passion has ultimately led to Erin being the unique and innovative winemaker that she is today. Listen in as Erin talks about her journey into the wine world, which was not the traditional path by a long shot. She explains the fascinating way she produces wines with hybrid grapes and why her mindset had to change since she was making wine in a wet, cold climate. She’s also diving into how she runs a winery without paid help and big machinery! If you are ready to learn about this different and unique wine from American Wine project grab yourself a glass and let’s dive in! Are you excited to try a bottle of hybrid wine from American Wine Project? If so, use code WISCO for 15% off through 08/15/2023. Connect with Erin RasmussenAmerican Wine Project - https://americanwineproject.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/americanwineproject/Episode Highlights:What are hybrid grapes and how do they differ from the wine grapes you’re familiar withHow Erin broke into the wine industryWhy Erin chose to open her winery in WisconsinThe challenges that arise from producing wines in a cold and wet environmentWhy Erin doesn’t use powdered tannin in her wines and what she does differentlyHow pH plays a huge role in the creation of American Wine Project winesHow she runs a winery as a team of one without hired labor and big machineryErin’s top wine picks for beginners and established wine enthusiastsWhat did you think of the episode? Text me!Don't Forget to Download my Free Wine Tasting Guide! - https://www.corkandfizz.com/free-wine-tasting-guide Connect with me:Cork and Fizz - https://www.corkandfizz.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandfizz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/corkandfizz/Email - [email protected]

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