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by Brenna Quigley
Roadside Terroir is an audio travel guide for wine lovers who want to dig into the subject of terroir. Join geologist Brenna Quigley on a road trip as she explores the unique geologic history of wine regions around the world.
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- Dec 12, 20251h 12m
S3E9: Farming Philosophies - Regeneration
Climate change is threatening the world's great vineyards and the beautiful wines they produce. But can farming vines and drinking wine actually reverse these effects? Regenerative farming is a ray of hope for the agricultural industry that promises a way to feed the masses without bringing down the house in the process. And the key to saving the world is right beneath our feet: soil. Our final episode of Season 3: Farming for Terroir peels back the layers of regenerative farming, soil health, and the future of our planet as we know it. No big deal. We're joined in this discussion by some of the greatest minds in the business, including the team at the first ever certified Regenerative Organic vineyard in the world, Tablas Creek, sommelier and friend Raj Vaidya, farming super-fan Paul Wasserman, and some of the most inspirational producers we know including Cyril Courvoisier, Chiara Pepe, and Chisa Bize. Expect a healthy dose of soil science – and lots of baby lambs! Brenna also announces the start of her new wine club: The Single Vineyard Collective – a collaboration with the incomparable NYC retailer, Leon & Son. It's the most earth-focused wine club on earth. Go HERE to join! Thank you so much for joining us on this incredible journey of farming and terroir this season. We are so happy to have you along for the ride. Cheers! Sponsors This episode is brought to you by the incredibly thoughtful team at Becky Wasserman and Company, the inspirational farmers at Tablas Creek Vineyard, and the education-obsessed importers at Lone Wolf Imports. Thank you to our guests: Cyril Courvoisier, Paul Wasserman, Raj Vaidya, Jason Haas, Erin Mason, Chiara Pepe, Chisa Bize, and Austin Collins. Thank you, as always, to our grand cru patrons Steven and Amy Lipin. If you liked this episode, please share it and give us a review–it really does make a difference! This season wouldn't be possible without the support from all of you! Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about this season, this epiosde, and HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW by staying in touch, donating, sponsoring, or becoming a Roadside Insider or substack subscriber. Insiders get access to extended interviews, maps, photos, and more–including invitations to events and travel opportunities to explore terroirs around the world with us. Credits Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by Brenna Quigley Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez Research, writing, and hosting support by Paul Knittel With special thanks to Clare Shaheen and Esa Eslami. Resources and Recommendations Books Jamie Goode (2023): The New Viticulture. The Science of Growing Grapes for Wine. Jeff Lowenfels & Wayne Lewis (2010): Teaming with Microbes. The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web. Toby Hemenway (2001): Gaia's Garden. A Guide to Homescale Permaculture. Robin Wall Kimmerer (2013): Braiding Sweetgrass Audio We recommend listening to literally anything the great Mimi Casteel has to say, here are some of our favorites: The Intellectual Agrarian Ungrafted I'll Drink To That Online Resources The Regenerative Organic Alliance <a h
- Nov 21, 202511 min
S3E8: Jean Gonon Extended Interview
Welcome back to Roadside Terroir Season 3: Farming for Terroir This mini-episode takes you behind-the-scenes for an extended look at our conversation with the organic farming guru of the Northern Rhône, Jean Gonon of Domaine Pierre Gonon. In this clip, Jean discusses each of the parcels he works with and how the terroirs contribute to his (absolutely stunning) final wines. This is just a portion of our conversation with Jean. The full, extended interview is available only to Roadside Insiders, and substack subscribers. As of today (!) we will begin hosting all Roadside Insider Bonus content for Season 3 on Brenna's new substack page @brennaquigley. This more user friendly option will make it easier for you to enjoy and engage with all of our bonus content as well as a bunch of new perks. Insiders will receive free access to paid substack content for a full year as well as continued access to our already existing bonus content. Cheers! Thank you for Listening to Roadside Terroir! Thank you to our guest, Jean Gonon. Thank you, as always, to our grand cru patrons Steven and Amy Lipin. If you liked this episode, please share it and give us a review–it really does make a difference! And don't forget to hit subscribe. This season wouldn't be possible without the support from all of you–Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about THIS SEASON, and HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW by staying in touch, donating, sponsoring, or becoming a Roadside Insider or substack subscriber. Insiders get access to extended interviews, maps, photos, and more–including invitations to events and travel opportunities to explore terroirs around the world with us. Credits: Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by Brenna Quigley Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez Research, writing, and hosting support by Paul Knittel With special thanks to Clare Shaheen and Esa Eslami.
- Oct 31, 202550 min
S3E7: Farming Philosophies - Biodynamics
Cow horns filled with crystals buried under a full moon. Potions brewed of chamomile, stinging nettle and fermented cow dung. Energizing vortexes and humans developing the characteristics of the animals that fertilize their foods. Are these instructions from a magical book of spells, or a practical guide to viticulture? Happy Halloween and welcome back to Roadside Terroir - Season 3 - Farming for Terroir. This episode explores the witchy world of biodynamics in order to discover whether this mystical method has a real influence on the vines and the wines themselves, or if it's all just a hoax. We begin by peering into the spiritual side with Andreas Schumann of the famed biodynamic farm at Odinstal. We break down the detailes of the cosmic cycles, spooky preparations, and greater philosophies of biodynamics. We then take a look at the practical side with a review of the scientific research that has been done to try to understand how this hocus pocus might really work before discussing why biodynamics might be the most terroir-focused farming practice that we can find with experts Paul Wasserman and Rodrigo Soto. Thank you for Listening to Roadside Terroir! The episode is sponsored by the wonderful team at Becky Wasserman and Company. Thank you to our guests: Rodrigo Soto, Andreas Schumann, Paul Wasserman, and Frédéric and Clothilde Lafarge. Thank you, as always, to our grand cru patrons Steven and Amy Lipin. If you liked this episode, please share it and give us a review–it really does make a difference! And don't forget to hit subscribe. This season wouldn't be possible without the support from all of you–Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about THIS SEASON, and HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW by staying in touch, donating, sponsoring, or becoming a Roadside Insider. Insiders get access to extended interviews, maps, photos, and more–including invitations to events and travel opportunities to explore terroirs around the world with us. Credits: Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by Brenna Quigley Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez Research, writing, and hosting support by Paul Knittel With special thanks to Clare Shaheen and Esa Eslami. Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about THIS SEASON and HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW . UPDATE LINKS Resources: Goode, Jamie. The New Viticulture: The science of growing grapes for wine. Flavour Press, 2023. Brown, Elaine Chukan. The Wines of California. Academie du Vin Library Ltd, 2025. Reganold, J. P. "Effects of Biodynamic and Conventional Farming on Soil Quality in New Zealand." Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Washington State University Pullman, Washington, USA (1993). Meissner, Georg, et al. "Conversion to organic and biodynamic viticultural practices: impact on soil, grapevine development and grape quality." OENO one 53.4 (2019). Michael Olbrich-Majer (2017): Über das Geistige in der Möhre: Einführende Betrachtungen zur biodynamischen Landwirtschaft. Romana Echensperger (2020): Von der Freiheit, den richtigen Wein zu machen: Biodynamisches Winzerhandwerk im Portrait. Aaron Ayscough: The World of Natural Wine: What It Is, Who Makes It, and Why It Matters. Artisan, 2022.
- Oct 17, 202548 min
S3E6: Tasting Terroir
Can you really taste a place? Is minerality a myth? How did these concepts influence the creation of the famous crus of Burgundy? This episode takes a brief departure from our Season 3 deep dive into the Terroir of Farming to explore one of the most important skills we can develop as wine tasters – how to taste terroir. This episode takes place deep in the heart of Los Angeles at our friend Abe Schoener's intimate 12 Seats symposium series, and we are guided by our longtime supporter, mentor, and friend, Paul Wasserman. Paul begins by blinding the group on three wines – but instead of asking us to identify what they are, he leads us through a series of exercises to help expand our palates, and our minds. Together we taste and explore the connections between place, minerality, and the soul of a wine. Tasting for terroir is both a practical exercise and one that helps us to connect to the deeper meaning behind the wines in our glass. So pour yourself a taste of your favorite terroir, and get ready to see it in a whole new light. This episode is sponsored by Becky Wasserman and Co, who represent the wines featured in this tasting. EDIT: Upon review of this episode I was reminded that I did not originally meet Paul in Burgundy, but one year prior, in the Loire with our good friend, the legendary importer Ted Vance of The Source Imports. I chalk up my error here to my sleep deprived baby-brain at the time. CREDITS Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by me, Brenna Quigley Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez – with an assist from Nick Canepa. Thank you to Paul Wasserman, Abe Schoener, Clare Shaheen, Paul Knittel, and Kayley Wineburger. If you liked this episode, please share it and give us a review–it really does make a difference! And don't forget to hit subscribe. Thank you, as always, to our grand cru patrons Steven and Amy Lipin. This season wouldn't be possible without the support from all of you–Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about THIS SEASON, and HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW by staying in touch, donating, sponsoring, or becoming a Roadside Insider. Insiders get access to extended interviews, maps, photos, and more–including invitations to events just like this one, and trips to explore terroirs around the world with me. Thank you for listening.
- Oct 3, 202544 min
S3E5: Farming Philosophies - Organics
Many of us consider organic farming to be just the starting point in the search for responsibly farmed wines. But what does it take to farm a vineyard organically, and how common are organically certified grapes? Is it easier to be organic in some terroirs than in others? And where did this whole organic movement come from in the first place? Today we'll take a look at organic practices by tracing the history of farming back to its roots. Join us as we take a tour of the 100 year old vines of Domaine Pierre Gonon with the beloved Jean Gonon himself as he illustrates just how much hard work goes into farming the vines that produce his moving wines. While we're there, we will explore the history of organic farming, and the rise of conventional farming that preceded it. We will break down what it takes to get a certification and how geology determines how difficult it will be to farm fully organically – with additional commentary from lots of our friends and mentors along the way. The episode is sponsored by the wonderful team at Becky Wasserman and Company. Thank you to our guests: Jean Gonon and Paul Wasserman, and for the additional commentary from Michele Chapel, Rodrigo Soto, Abe Schoener, Eduard Vocoret, and Camille Thiriet. We're so excited to have you along for the ride! Don't forget to hit subscribe below and check out our new YouTube channel where you can find photos, maps, and transcripts to go along with each episode. And don't forget to join our special group of Roadside Insiders so you can join along on our next Roadside adventure! Credits: Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by Brenna Quigley Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez Research and writing support by Paul Knittel With special thanks to Hautes Cotes, Clare Shaheen, Esa Eslami, Michel Joly, Thibault Bevilacqua, and our Grand Cru Patrons Steven and Amy Lipin. Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about THIS SEASON and HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW. Santé! References: Books: Elaine Chukan Brown (2025): The Wines of California. Jamie Goode (2023): The New Viticulture. Aaron Ayscough (2022): The World of Natural Wine. Jancis Robinson (2015 [4th Edition]): The Oxford Companion to Wine. Jamie Goode (2014): Wine Science. Jeff Lowenfels & Wayne Lewis (2010): Teaming with Microbes. R. Brunet (1910): Le matériel viticole. Frederic T. Bioletti (1907): Oidium or powdery mildew of the vine. Freiherr von Babo (1842): Der Weinbau. Dargestellt in der Reihenfolge der vorkommenden Arbeiten. B. A. Lenoir (1828): Traité de la culture de la vigne et de la vinification. Essays & articles: FiBL (Forschungsinstitut für Biologischen Landbau): The World of Organic Agriculture Report 2025. Fabien Knittel (2025): Fertilisers in France in the nineteenth century. Simon Nordestgaard (2022): History and recent developments in under-vine weeding equipment. Kat Eschner (2017): How One Mycologist Saved France's Wine (Among Other Things) Leonard Gianessi and Ashley Williams (2011): Fungicides Have Protected European Wine Grapes for 150 Years. Paul Brassley (2006): British farming between the wars. Hilary P. M. Winchester (1986): Agricultural Change and Population Movements in France 1892-1929. Websites: Encyclopedia Britannica on herbicides, fungicides and insecticides: https://www.britannica.com IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements): https://www.ifoam.bio USDA (United States Department of Agriculture): https://www.usda.gov EU Commission: https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/farming/organic-farming/organic
- Sep 19, 202530 min
S3E4: Petit-Roy Case Study
Seiichi Saito of Domaine Petit-Roy isn't organic, and yet he spent several years spraying his vines with with skim milk instead of sulfur. He studied desertification at university, but still tills his soils. Seiichi's farming defies the soundbites and stereotypes that many believe good farming should be, and yet his wisdom and insight couldn't be more obvious. This episode takes you into Seiichi's cellar during harvest of 2022 for an in-depth discussion about all of the fascinating farming details that contribute to making this topic such a complicated one. This is a very special episode for Roadside Terroir as we welcome Roadside team member Paul Knittel for his hosting and production debut. Bravo, Paul! We're so excited to have you along for the ride! Don't forget to hit subscribe below and check out our new YouTube channel where you can find photos, maps, and transcripts to go along with each episode. Episode 4: Petit-Roy Cast Study is sponsored by Becky Wasserman and Company. This episode and hosted and produced by Paul Knittle and co-produced by Brenna Quigley. * Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by Brenna Quigley Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez Research and writing support by Paul Knittel With special thanks to Clare Shaheen and Esa Eslami. * Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about THIS SEASON and HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW .
- Sep 5, 202546 min
S3E3: Farming Philosophies - PART 1
Are farming methods practical choices, or philosophical ideals? And which is more important when you're choosing a bottle of wine for your Tuesday night dinner table? In Episode 3: Farming Philosophies - Part 1, we get to the heart of what producers and professionals care about most when it comes to farming-- certifications, or intentions? The episode starts out with a deep philosophical inquiry with Abe Schoener of the Scholium Project and the Los Angeles River Wine Company, before digging into the reality of these concepts with the lovable and brilliant Chiara Pepe of Emidio Pepe--all with the added context and commentary by everybody's favorite exporter, Paul Wasserman of Becky Wasserman and Company. We're so excited to have you along for the ride! Don't forget to hit subscribe below and check out our new YouTube channel where you can find photos, maps, and transcripts to go along with each episode. Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by Brenna Quigley Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez With special thanks to Paul Knittel, Clare Shaheen, Esa Eslami, and Michel Joly. Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about THIS SEASON and HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW . Cheers!
- Aug 15, 202549 min
S3E2: Verticals
Season 3 Episode 2: Verticals Join us for an inside look at one of the most celebrated tastings of the year: The Verticals Tasting at La Paulee. In this episode we go behind the scenes to talk to some of the most inspiring Burgundian producers to see how terroir, tradition, and taste evolve over time -- and how this is all expressed in the glass. We'll geek about SO2 and trellising systems while tasting vintages that date back to the 90s with the people who know them best. We're so excited to have you along for the ride! Don't forget to hit subscribe below and check out our new YouTube channel where you can find photos, maps, and transcripts to go along with each episode. Thank you to our guests: Lucie Germain (Domaine Henri Germain), Pierre-Henri Rougeot, David Croix, and Andrew Nielsen, as well as Daniel Jhonnes and La Paulée for giving us access to this wonderful event. CREDITS: Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by Brenna Quigley Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez with an assist from Nick Canepa With special thanks to Clare Shaheen, Paul Knittel, Esa Eslami, and Michel Joly. Check out our website roadsideterroir.com to learn more about THIS SEASON, this episode, and HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW . And remember, 10% of all Insider memberships purchased in the month of August will go towards supporting farmworkers and immigrants in CA. If you want to support them directly check out the California Farmworkers Foundation at californiafarmworkers.org and Napa Valley Together at napavalleytogether.org. Sante!
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