Drew Thomas Hendricks
In today’s episode of the Legends Behind The Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks is joined by Bartholomew Broadbent, Bartholomew Broadbent is the Founder and CEO of Broadbent Selections. Bartholomew delves into Madeira, a Portuguese fortified wine that has been made for centuries, it’s unique process includes heating barrels of wine, four types of Madeira from dry to sweet, labels often hand-painted with a retro feel that resonates with younger generations, and its high acidity which makes it refreshing and versatile.
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In today’s episode of the Legends Behind The Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon are joined by Angela Zuba, Angela Zuba is the owner of Waters Edge Winery & Bistro in Kalispell, Montana. Angela emphasizes hustling and working hard in the wine business while staying relevant and constantly thinking ahead. She advises other wineries to keep social media real by being themselves and showing their rough side.
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In today’s episode of the Legends Behind The Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon are joined by Adam Spiegel the (Re)Founder & Whiskey maker of Corning & Company. Adam talks about how he transitioned from being a grappa maker to becoming a master distiller through knowledge and experience. He talks about celebrating and creating memories with whiskey especially during the holiday season. He discusses the challenges of selling alcohol in different states, and how they plan to continue expanding their network and promoting their brand through tastings and events.
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In today’s episode of the Legends Behind The Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks is joined by Gareth Moore, Gareth is the CEO of Virginia Distillery Co., and he shares the fascinating legacy of his father, who founded the company with a passion for single malts and a desire to create the next great American whiskey
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In today’s episode of the Legends Behind The Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks is joined by Tyzok Wharton the Director of Winemaking and Head Winemaker at Carboy Winery. He talks about the challenges and rewards of running a startup winery, specifically Carboy Winery in Colorado. Carboy Winery has moved into the seltzer category with its Cold Vines line, which uses surplus Aromella grapes as a base for four different flavors.
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In today’s episode of the Legends Behind The Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon are joined by Adam Rudolph, VP of Sales at SLRRRP, to discuss Adam’s marketing strategy despite facing obstacles getting into chain stores initially, SLRRP built relationships with distributors to overcome them. SLRRRP found ways to engage with customers while experimenting with new flavors without the product being impacted significantly.
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In today’s episode of the Legends Behind The Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon are joined by Janie Brooks Heuk, Janie is the Managing Director of Brooks Wine, to discuss Brooks Wine’s dedication to creating a comfortable and inclusive gathering place for everyone, as well as their loyalty program that rewards customers with loyalty points redeemable for anything purchased at Brooks, including wine, gift cards, and merchandise.
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In today’s episode of the Legends Behind The Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon are joined by Kristen Barnhisel, Kristen Barnhisel is J. Lohr’s Winemaker. Kristen talks about Riverstone Chardonnay as a versatile grape that allows for layering of different flavors and malolactic strains. J. Lohr aims to balance respecting the fruit while having a bit of creaminess without overpowering it. They talk about the work that goes into their winemaking process and the different white wines they produce, including a Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc.
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In today’s episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon are joined by Danielle and Derek Busch, Founders of Batch Mead, as they give a glimpse into their meadery’s humble beginnings. Danielle and Derek also share their brewing process, how the pandemic changed their approach, and give a peek into their plans for Batch Mead’s future.
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In today’s episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon sit down with Alie Shaper, Co-founder and Winemaker at Chronicle Wines, as she shares her journey in winemaking and gives a glimpse of her experience developing brands (and flavorful wines). Alie also talks about how working with a distributor helped her understand the buying and selling process of the wine industry. Stay tuned!
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