In Episode #28 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Darren Brown and Paul Ackerman, along with a special guest highlighting indoor golf, for a fun and informative conversation covering wine, bottling, and new experiences at the winery.

The episode begins with a tasting of 2022 Sculpterra Grenache, setting the stage for a deeper dive into this versatile grape. Paul shares winery and vineyard updates, including unpredictable weather, vineyard prep, and getting ready for the upcoming bottling season.

The conversation then shifts into bottling, where Paul Ackerman shares insights, real-world challenges, and behind-the-scenes stories from working on bottling lines. The group discusses everything from sterility and small lot bottling to changes in the industry like alternative packaging and evolving consumer trends.

Darren Brown leads the Nerd Out on Wine segment with a breakdown of Grenache, covering its history, characteristics, and why it continues to thrive in Paso Robles.

The episode also introduces a new guest concept with indoor golf, adding a fresh and interactive element to Paso Robles.

The show wraps with a tasting of a library wine, highlighting how blends evolve over time and offering a contrast to the younger Grenache tasted earlier.

2022 Sculpterra Grenache
2018 Sculpterra Repoussé

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