The Inside Winemaking Podcast With Jim Duane

In this episode, we have a conversation with Kurtis Ogasawara, the Director of Winemaking at Robert Mondavi Winery. Kurtis shares his expertise into the challenges and successes of managing such a prestigious winery in Napa Valley. The discussion covers the winery's rich history, including the legacy of Robert Mondavi.  Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the art of blending, extended maceration, and the evolving techniques in winemaking that balance tradition with innovation. The episode also highlights the winery's diverse portfolio, focusing on the elegance and complexity of their Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnays, and the current remodel of the Robert Mondavi winery and visitor center in Napa Valley.   Winemaking Class Offers and Show Notes for all episodes at https://www.insidewinemaking.com/ Resources from this Episode Robert Mondavi Winery - https://robertmondaviwinery.com/ This episode is sponsored by  the video course, Fundamentals of Winemaking Made Easy.  Use code INSIDEWINEMAKING  for