In this episode of the Drop the Check winemake Robbie Meyer explains the physically demanding nature of the harvest season for winemakers and how their fashion choices often reflect their work environment.

Robbie and Mike also discuss the revolutionary role of technology in grape processing, yet how the essential human element remains in wine production.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Harvest Season and Winemaking Fashion

03:13 The Reality of Harvest Work

05:49 Fashion Trends Among Winemakers

09:05 The Impact of Climate on Harvest

11:46 Current Harvest Update and Techniques

15:05 The Role of Technology in Winemaking

17:47 The Human Element in Wine Tasting

21:12 The Importance of Community in Winemaking

24:05 Celebrating the End of Harvest

26:53 Conclusion and Future Discussions

Del Dotto Vineyards Chef Jake Johnson joins winemaker Robbie Meyer to talk about being a chef that, instead of having wine that is paired with food, making food to pair with wine.

They also discuss influences from pop culture and media. Shows like The Bear, Drops of God and Charles Chips and The Swanson man!

Band of Angels' Andrew Levi joins winemaker Robbie Meyer to discuss romanticized ideals of the winemaking industry and how the pain of reality evolved to providing musical instruments for children.