Is Your Wine Full of Chemicals? This Winemaker Says NO! | Charles Smith

What if your wine could tell a story of integrity and experience rather than just taste?

In our latest episode of Wine Talks, Paul K talks to renowned winemaker Charles Smith, who takes us behind the scenes of his unique approach to winemaking.

Known for his organic winemaking practices, Charles explains the importance of commitment to native fermentation, avoiding synthetic chemicals, and making wine with integrity.

This episode also covers the shift in the wine industry towards a more experiential approach, where creating an immersive wine experience is as important as the product taste itself.

Tune in now and hear Charles Smith’s inspirational journey of crafting wines with integrity and experience.

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

The experiential side of wine (01:29)

Charles Smith’s wine journey and early challenges (02:29) 

Importance of quality and integrity winemaking (08:10)

Wines reflecting terroir (16:08)

Challenges in today’s wine industry (22:56)

An honest glass of wine (26:44)

What’s next for Charles Smith? (28:08)

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