161: Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse - Birdhorse Wines

Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine

This episode features Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse, who, together comprise Birdhorse Wines. Our conversation covers their winemaking backgrounds, the creation of the Birdhorse brand, the vineyards they have partnered with, oxidative white winemaking, novel winemaking techniques, and the hustle of building a brand with full-time jobs.

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