Hi, everyone! The holidays may be behind us, but we’re diving headfirst into 2025. Can you believe it? Happy New Year! I’ve been reflecting on what an incredible 2024 it was, and wow—what a ride!Let’s start with travels: I’ve been all over the map! St. Martin’s Grand Case? Check. Medellín, Colombia? Absolutely—coffee tastings and Michelin-starred meals galore. New Orleans for the Beard Conference? You bet, and I ate everywhere. If you want the full scoop on my adventures (and what I ate), head to my Insta highlights.Closer to home, the DMV food and drink scene kept thriving with major openings:Kwame’s DogonMikey Friedman’s AventinoMike Rafidi’s La ShukranKevin Tien’s reimagined Moon RabbitKeith McNally’s swanky Minetta TavernStephen Starr’s Pastis and MozzaPlus new hot spots like Bar Cana, Press Club, and Binge—a low-ABV/no-alcohol haven.This is just the tip of the iceberg! So much happening in food, drink, and what I like to call wellness. (Don’t @ me.)Now for today’s show: I’m back in Marshall, VA, exploring all things Fauquier Fabulous thanks to Laura Torpy of Fauquier County Tourism. Last time, I was at The Whole Ox. Today, I’m at the Field & Main Restaurant.Let’s talk about Virginia wine—an industry that’s exploded in the last 50 years. From just a handful of wineries to over 300 statewide (30+ in Fauquier alone!), the growth is extraordinary. Joining me today to chat all things wine:Kiernan Slater Patusky of Slater Run VineyardNeal Wavra, proprietor of Field & Main and CEO of Red Truck BakeryLeah Papadopoulos Constable, Vineyard & Cellar Manager at Molon Lave VineyardsOh, and mark your calendars: the Fauquier County Wine Showcase is coming up on February 8th. Stay tuned for more details.Featured Guest:Kiernan Slater PatuskyInstagram: Instagram (@slaterrunvineyards)Facebook: Slater Run Vineyards | Upperville VAWebsite: Home | Slater Run VineyardsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slater-run-vineyardsNeal Wavra​Business Instagram:Instagram (@fieldandmain)Personal Instagram: Instagram (@nealwavra)Facebook: Field & Main Restaurant | Marshall VAWebsite: Wine Dinners - Holiday Fine Dining - Special EventsLeah Papadopoulos ConstableBusiness Instagram: Instagram (@molonlave_vineyards)Facebook:Molon Lave Vineyards | Warrenton VALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-papadopoulos-constableWebsite:molonlavevineyards.comFeaturing Nycci Nellishttps://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/The List Are You On It |  HomeTakeawaysVineyard Development and Management PhilosophyWine Evolution and Learning PointsAmanda Lachowiak and Molonabe WineryWine Tasting Techniques and AnalogiesDiscussion on VineyardsChallenges and Opportunities in Virginia WinemakingQuotes"As you seek to understand, remember that growth comes from exploration." - Neal Wavra​"The beauty of varieties lies in their ability to evoke strong preferences." - Leah Papadopoulos Constable"True potential is revealed as we remove the layers that hold us back." - Kiernan Slater PatuskyChapters00:00 - Introduction07:26 - Virginia Wine: Over 300 Wineries Recognized12:06 - Harmonious Blend of Fields and Main Street19:11 - Farming Innovation for Financial Sustainability25:02 - Exploring Wines Through Thoughtful Vine Selection27:16 - The Magic of Tasting Wine Evolution32:22 - Greek-style, Fruit-Centric Winemaking Focus42:29 - Vineyard Management Challenges and Timing45:50 - Winemaking Relies on Vineyard Health and Experimentation50:33 - Educating on Different Wine Styles01:03:43 - Fauquier Wine Showcase01:05:01 - OutroProduced by Heartcast Mediahttp://www.heartcastmedia.com

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