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Reed Woogerd, the Director of Operations at Valdemar Estates, is a seasoned leader with a history of success in Ohio's hospitality scene. After venturing into markets like the Bay Area and Austin, Reed now oversees multi-site operations for Valdemar Estates in Walla Walla, WA.

His journey began during a working holiday visa in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, where he discovered his passion for wine. Despite a challenging start pruning vines, Reed's career took off when he managed a popular ale house. Back in the U.S., he excelled in nightclub management and later managed a restaurant company marked by accolades and high-profile ventures. Now at Valdemar Estates, Reed's passion for wine and extensive hospitality expertise ensure continued success.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

• Reed's rich background, personal journey, and advice for aspiring young professionals

• Exploring the unique challenges and opportunities in running operations for a family-owned winery with a rich history

• Navigating cross-functional teams within a winery and strategies for fostering cohesiveness and camaraderie

• Tips for identifying the right individuals for winery operations

• Valdemar Estates' notable commitment to accessibility and hospitality

• The winery's diverse wine offerings and restaurant, showcasing the marriage of food and wine

• Reed details his role overseeing operations in the U.S, managing disparate locations, including Woodinville

• Insights into maintaining a healthy work-life balance while overseeing the multifaceted operations of a winery

• Tips on addressing conflicts within teams, ensuring a cohesive and productive work environment

In this episode with Reed Woogerd

Dive into the world of wine operations with Reed Woogerd of Valdemar Estates in Walla Walla. Reed shares the unique challenges and joys of his journey, from running a New Zealand ale house to overseeing a prestigious winery. Explore topics like team cohesion, talent acquisition, and Valdemar's commitment to accessibility.

In today’s episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon are joined by Reed Woogerd, Director of Operations at Valdemar Estates. Discover the intricacies of managing operations in Woodinville and maintaining synchrony in a geographically diverse organization. Reed also offers insights into work-life balance, conflict resolution, and valuable advice for aspiring wine industry professionals. Join us for a vintage conversation on the ins and outs of wine operations!

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A journey through the history & evolution of wine, from ancient civilizations to modern times…sommelier John Penate returns for another delicious episode.

Take a trip back in time to the beginning of wine, as John Penate makes a return trip to the podcast. 

In America, we know Georgia as the “Peach State” but for the rest of the world, Georgia is an ancient country found at the intersection of Europe and Asia. And for sommeliers, it’s known as the birthplace of wine, with evidence of winemaking dating back to 6000 B.C. You’ll learn all about the unique winemaking methods used there, such as fermenting grapes in large clay vessels called qvevri, and the unique grape varietals used in their wine that are found nowhere else.

John also provides listeners with an historical context for the development of Georgian wine, including the role of religion and centuries-old cultural traditions in their winemaking, as wine is used for both religious and secular purposes.

And then, if we hadn’t already been desperate to get our hands on some Georgian wine, John and Ron taste a Georgian red wine called Saperavi, which John describes as “having a fruity nose with hints of spice and leather, and a tannic, acidic taste with a long finish”. He suggests pairing it with roasted chicken or vegetables, as the acidity and tannins can cut through a variety of flavors. Sublime.

All this and more awaits in this delicious episode. Your taste buds - and your ears - will thank you.

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What makes a wine white or red? What’s the difference between rose and orange wine? What even is an orange wine? The biddies revisit the basics by breaking down these four wine styles, typically defined by amount of skin contact and winemaking techniques. Grab a glass and join us!

This episode includes:

• Why you can make a white wine from red grapes
• Different methods for making rose wine (you can actually blend a white wine and a red wine together)
• The basics of orange wine

Read the full show notes at boozybiddies.com/109

What makes a wine white or red? What’s the difference between rose and orange wine? What even is an orange wine? The biddies revisit the basics by breaking down these four wine styles, typically defined by amount of skin contact and winemaking techniques. Grab a glass and join us!

This episode includes:

• Why you can make a white wine from red grapes
• Different methods for making rose wine (you can actually blend a white wine and a red wine together)
• The basics of orange wine

Read the full show notes at boozybiddies.com/109

Clare Scotti stops in to tell us what the food and entertainment lineups will be at Tehachapi wineries and breweries. Clare is the owner operator of Discover Tehachapi Tours and she researches all of the information provided each week. Its a quick conversation to keep you up to date for the upcoming weekend. www.DiscoverTehachapi.com Send your events, show thoughts, ideas to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com. 

Aaron and I sat down with Alan Thibault, Wine Maker at Ashton Creek Vineyard, in the wine cellar. We talked about the science of wine making, branding, and how a little knowledge goes a long way in pairing the right wine with the right food.

http://www.ashtoncreekvineyard.com/

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