Episode Details

Ep 175

Carbonic maceration might sound complicated, but the wines it creates can be anything but.

In part two of this conversation with Sage Rat Wine owner and winemaker Dusty Jenkins, we dig into the process behind his Carbonic Nebbiolo and why he uses carbonic maceration across several of his wines to create the fresh, fruit-forward, lighter style he loves. Dusty also shares why keeping wine approachable goes beyond what’s in the bottle. From the beginning, he has intentionally kept his wines in the $20 to $30 range so more people can enjoy small-production Washington wine.

We also talk about why bigger isn’t always better when it comes to running a winery, what’s next for Sage Rat, and the wines Dusty reaches for when he’s drinking with friends. Plus, he shares why he thinks wine drinkers should look beyond mass-produced grocery store bottles and give more small producers a try.

If you’re curious about carbonic maceration and want to discover approachable wines from smaller producers, this episode will give you plenty of reasons to rethink what great wine can look like and cost. 

Don't miss part one of my conversation with Dusty!

Thank you to Full Pull Wines for sponsoring this episode. Go to www.fullpullwines.com to sign up for their FREE mailing list and start discovering delicious wines at ridiculously low prices!

Connect with Dusty:

Website: https://www.sageratwine.com/

Resources:

Carbonic Maceration Explained Simply: https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-164

Episode Highlights:

• How carbonic maceration works
• Creating fresh, fruit-forward wines
• The story behind the Carbonic Nebbiolo
• Keeping small-production wine affordable
• Why bigger isn’t always better for a winery
• What’s next for Sage Rat Wine
• Why Dusty encourages buying from small wine producers 

What did you think of the episode? Text me!

Support the show

Don't Forget to Download my Free Wine Tasting Guide!  - https://www.corkandfizz.com/free-wine-tasting-guide 

Connect with me:
Cork and Fizz - https://www.corkandfizz.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandfizz/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/corkandfizz/
Email - hailey@corkandfizz.com

Podcast production and management by Liz Chapman