This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & MocToe Wine Co.

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Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Andrew Schultz, an Army veteran turned winemaker who spent over a decade farming some of Washington State's most elite vineyards before buying the one where his career first began.

Andrew gets into what actually makes a great wine (it starts in the field, not the cellar), why Washington is quietly producing some of the most underrated bottles in the world, and how he built a business that takes care of the people doing the real work.

From combat tours to owning some of the most sought-after land in American wine country, this is a story about what obsession and integrity build over time. This episode is proof that patience, integrity, and doing things right still wins.

00:00 - Intro

3:39 - The Art & Science of Viticulture

7:52 - From Military to Wine Viticulture

15:04 - Philosophy, Reading, and Life Lessons

27:44 - Secrets to Quality Winemaking

29:53 - Sponsor Break

32:21 - Washington Wine & Own-Rooted Vines

40:33 - Leadership & Caring for Employees

47:05 - The Wine-Making Process

52:30 - Washington vs Napa Valley Wine

56:14 - How to Connect/Join Wine Club

01:05:07 - The Elephant Mountain Story

🔗 Connect with Andrew

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewleeschultz/

Website: https://www.moctoewines.com

Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he’s mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

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