Episode Details

Greg Pennyroyal is the Viticulture and Enology Coordinator at Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards in Temecula, California. He is also the Professor of Viticulture for Mt. San Jacinto Community College. Greg has worked in many industries including medicinal organic herb production, traditional eastern medicine, and botanical medicine research and development. Greg has been active in researching neurodegenerative diseases in conjunction with the University of California, Santa Barbara and has a breadth of knowledge about plant health that is a true delight.

In this episode, Greg and I discuss

• How the microbiome determines 'terroir' and influences flavor and quality,
• Using plant sap analysis, and how well it correlates with field observation
• Can you produce fruit with more flavor and metabolites in a stressed environment, or in an optimal environment?
• Plus many more highlights

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