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Liz sits down with two female queer winemakers, Krista Scruggs, founder of Zafa Wines, and Kristin Olszewski, co-founder of Nomadica Wines. Krista tells us what it's like to be a black queer woman navigating a primarily white space and how she fell into the industry while Kristin gives us the low down on how she is trying to make wine more sustainable and her days as a Sommelier at some of the country's most famous places. These were both incredible episodes and the full interviews are available on Liz's Patreon! Connect with the Guests: Nomadica: https://www.explorenomadica.com/ Zafa Wines: https://www.zafawines.com/winereleases Connect with Liz: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@listentoliz415 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listentoliz/ , https://www.instagram.com/coolcoolcool/ For exclusive content, support Liz on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/listentoliz
Krista Scruggs has a simple story. She followed her passion for winegrowing and winemaking to learn as much as she could.But like the best stories it’s only simple on the surface. Beneath the surface, her life is connected to ancient lands and ancient seas that traveled and flowed around the world to become fertile islands of wild grapevines, and her life is connected to ancient people who were enslaved and taken around the world to build the history that she is now regenerating with counter-spells.Krista has had the challenge and the opportunity of navigating the wine industry without many, if any, role models who share a similar story. When Krista acquired her property on Isle La Motte, Vermont, she became the 18th Black farmer in the entire state of Vermont, and is one of the rare 1.4% of Black Americans who own land.Because of this, she has been able to write a story that is unique, and uniquely beautiful, with new perspectives and deep connections. Enjoy!https://zafawines.com/Sponsor:https://www.centralaswine.com/
Born and raised in California, Krista Scruggs eventually made her way east to Vermont. Along the way she worked her grandfather's farm, took a job with a big wine company, worked harvests in Europe, and cut her teeth at La Garigiste. Krista is a true Vigneronne. She is at the forefront of the "New American" wine revival, working with hybrid grapes, apples, other fruits, co-fermentations, and a commitment to sustainable, regenerative farming along with low intervention winemaking. You gotta love someone whose slogan is "Just Fucking Fermented Juice"Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Grape Nation by becoming a member!The Grape Nation is Powered by Simplecast.
Why did scientists launch a case of Bordeaux into space? Hosts Corey S. Powell and Kristen Meinzer learn now ancient winemaking techniques, complemented by modern technology, are revolutionizing the wine industry and growing the popularity of natural wines. With the looming threat of climate change, vineyards are looking for innovative ways to grow and ferment grapes (and that test case of Bordeaux on the International Space Station will help answer many questions) Episode Guests: Nicolas Gaume, Co-Founder and CEO of Space Cargo Unlimited, Krista Scruggs, Zafa Wines Winemaker and Co-Founder of Co Cellars, and Todd Cavallo, Owner and Winemaker at Wild Arc Farm. [Invesco Distributors, Inc.]
What is new about wine? As season three concludes, taking a look at how the last month has shifted and changed the lens of how we look about wine and what's important. Winemakers discussed: Krista Scruggs: https://zafawines.com/ Andre Hueston Mack: https://maisonnoirwines.com/ Brown Estate: https://www.brownestate.com/ For 25% off your first order of Hydrant, head to drinkhydrant.com/wineface Produced by Dear Media
Do you like Pinot Noir? If so, there are many other light red wines worth getting to know. In this episode, Kathryn and Tug touch on a few alternatives to Pinot, and they drink Mencía, a Spanish varietal, discussing where it grows and how it's unique. The couple also discusses re-opening Esters - the seating, staffing and procedures are all totally new. One thing is certain: everyone will be wearing a mask. Tug is inspired by writer/farmer/visionary Chris Newman of Sylvanaqua Farms in Montross, Virginia. Kathryn gives a shout out to Krista Scruggs of Zafa Wines. And the Wine of the Week is the Fazenda Prádio, Mencía, Ribiera Sacra, Spain 2017. www.thelongfinish.com www.esterswineshop.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagam.com/thelongfinish Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelongfinish Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/tlfpod Follow Kathryn on Instagram: www.instagram/kathrynweil Follow Tug on Instagram: www.instagram/tugcoker Follow Tug on Twitter: www.twitter.com/tugcoker Sylvanaqua Farms: www.sylvanaqua.com Zafa Wines: www.zafawines.com
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"Just Fucking Fermented Juice" is splayed out in big white letter across the back of Krista Scruggs' black hoodie. The slogan both amuses and taunts gawkers. Krista wore the hoodie with slogan while attending the annual United States Association of Cider Makers conference in Chicago in January of 2018, called CiderCon. I don't know if she wore it in the airport on her way to the conference - I am hoping that she did. Don't get me wrong, there is no win in upsetting the delicate minds of society who know nothing about cider. There is however, big gains in making people think or as my cider friends in the UK would say #rethinkcider. She presented on two panels while at the conference, one for Still Cider and another on Cultural Diversity. In this episode 186, she was welcomed as a special guest at the Pomme Boots Society meeting. Krista Scruggs of Zaffa Wine Krista Scruggs is turning heads, but it's not about the hoodie. It is her wines that is catapulting her out into the media spotlight. She has been featured as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Taste Makers 2018 in Wine Enthusiast and Krista Scruggs is Making the Most Exciting, Most Delicious Natural Wines Right Now | Bon Appêtit (Jan 2019). Now living in Vermont, having worked with Dierdre Heekin of La Garista she is making wine and cider fermented with grape skin/pomace under her own label ZAFA Wine. Listen to episode 185: Who are the Pomme Boots? Episode 185 provides an overview of the Pomme Boots and is the first half of the same meeting that hosted Krista Scruggs. Caitlin Brahm, Brand Specialist for Angry Orchard, interviews Krista during this recording. Krista's interview snap shots: Tidbits of her family's history and her path to becoming a winemaker Hiring women The meeting then moves onto a Q&A with Pomme Boots Founders Jana Daisy-Ensign and Jennie Dorsey Mentions in this Chat Deirdre Heekin - La Garagista, Vermont Shacksbury, Vermont Please Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. Listen also at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher (for Android), iHeartRadio , Spotify and wherever you love to listen to podcasts. Follow on Cider Chat's blog, social media and podcast Twitter @ciderchat Instagram: @ciderchatciderville Cider Chat FaceBook Page Cider Chat
Please Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. ---------------------- The United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) works on cider legislation, education, and cider promotion. In this chat: CiderCon2019 with the Michelle McGrath, Executive Director of USACM Why you should attend CiderCon2019 Why arrive early to CiderCon2019 Key programing presentation and lectures to attend at CiderCon2019 Which international company is the invited guest at CiderCon2019. hint: They are North Americans! Find out about Michelle McGrath featured in Wine Enthusiasts’ Top 40 Under 40 Haven’t registered for CiderCon2019 - go to this link: https://ciderassociation.org/cidercon2019/ Pre CiderCon fun and key speakers & educational workshops of CiderCon2019 Feb 4th Monday Classic arrival day for attendees to be able to attend the next day morning sessions Feb 5th Tuesday Elements of Cider with Charles McGonegal and Ambrosia Borowski, General Manager of The Northman, Chicago's premier cider bar Listen to 084: Elements of Cider | Sensory Analysis w/Charles McGonegal Cider Tour in Chicago focusing learning about cider and food pairings. Right Bee Cider The Northman Cider Pub & Bistro ERIS Brewery and Cider House The Farmhouse Feb 6th Wednesday - Morning seminars TTB presentation - The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) oversea the regulations and labeling of cider. This presentation will include taxation issues for cider. A key session for commercial makers or start ups. Certified Cider Professional (CCP) Level 2 Training. Servers, distributors and even super cider geeks will up their cider knowledge and be both informed consumers but specifically for those in the trade best educate and serve consumers. **Level 1 must be taken first before attending Level 2. Cider Institute of North America Teaches the craft of cidermaking. The Institue will be leading a workshop at CiderCon2019 Wednesday Afternoon: Pomme Boots Meeting with Krista Scruggs from Vermont by way of California Welcome reception and Cider Share- Imagine a huge room filled with makers pouring cider. A great opportunity for makers to showcase their ciders and network with the folks in the cider trade. This is not open to the public. As of December 12th there is still time to sign up to bring you ciders to the Cider Share. Contact pickcider@ciderassociation.org Lunch Speakers on Feb 7th Thursday and Feb 8th Friday Thursday Lunch Speaker: Mark Sirini Attorney - Speaking on the History of Alcohol and the Law Friday Lunch Speaker: Michelle McGrath, Executive Director : United States Association of Cider Makers Updates Tradeshow - Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Trade Show! Look for the Lounge at the Trade Show and Thursday’s Happy Hour session. Plus a bookstore with author signings Who is going to become the next USACM Board Member? Nominations begin the third week of December. Voting takes place on Friday morning at CiderCon2019. Be there at the 9am session to cast your vote. Are you a Member of the Association? Why not throw you hat into the race and help create cider history and excellence in the market Key Canadian Guests Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse - British Columbia, Canada County Cider - Listen to episode 137 Ontario’s County Cider Story | Jennifer Dean Ryan Monkman of FieldBird Cider will be presenting Using Oak: What do you want to know? Listen to episode 132 Barrels and Bâtonnage with Ryan CiderCon2019 still needs volunteers contact mailto:pickcider@ciderassociation.org Mentions in this Chat 060: Nicole Todd | Santa Cruz Cider Company, CA 103: Robby Honda | Tanuki Cider, CA 110: Eric & Katie | Rider Ranch Ciderworks, CA 113: Jake Mann | Five Mile Orchard, CA
Explore the gray areas of fermentation: the intersection of cider, wine and beer. Co-Ferment was a tasting and panel discussion led by Jordan Werner Barry and Daniel Pucci that focused on the ways that these seemingly different beverages overlap—production methods, farming, flavor, culture, and the language we use to talk about them. We assembled an all-star panel to leads us down this wild path of natural fermentation, where we learned and tasted the differences, and examined the similarities of the tipples we all know so well. Panelists: APPLES Vanessa Varjian - Blackduck Cidery, Finger Lakes, NY. The assistant cider maker to John Reynolds. GRAPES Darek Trowbridge - Old World Winery, Sonoma, CA. A 4th Generation grape grower of forgotten and lost grapes. Darek will also be pouring his wines at the RAW Wine Fair. GRAIN Lauren Grimm - Grimm Artisanal Ales, Bushwick, Brooklyn. A formerly Nomadic and now Bushwick/East Williamsburg-based brewer extraordinaire pushing the limits of expectation. APPLES & GRAPES Krista Scruggs - Zafa Wines, Burlington, VT. A Vigneronne who farms and ferments grapes, forages and ferments apples, and sometimes ferments them together. Krista (and her vinous ciders) were featured on this year's Wine Enthusiast Top 40 Under 40 Tastemaker list. Heritage Radio Network On Tour is powered by Simplecast.
When the leaves start to fall and temperatures begin to drop, one of our favorite things to do is celebrate the funk in food. This week, we bring you four stories about fungi and fermentation. From the magical properties of cheese rinds and sourdough starters – to the complex processes behind co-fermentation and myco-cultivation, this FUNKY show has something for everyone on a mission for great flavor in every meal. Love Meat + Three? Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @Heritage_Radio, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a line at ideas@meatandthree.nyc. Our theme song is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Meat + Three is powered by Simplecast.
Kat Johnson, Hannah Fordin, and Jordan Werner Barry joined the Shacksbury Cider team for their annual Harvest Camp (also known as Shackscamp)! Hosted at Camp Betsey Cox in Pittsford, Vermont, Shackscamp was filled with three days of apple foraging, cider drinking, cheese tasting – to name a few of our favorite camp activities! We gathered the whole crew around a picnic table to record a special on-location episode of HRN Happy Hour with guests Luke Schmueker, Krista Scruggs, Neal Hirtzel, Cassidy Gardner, Matt Wolf, Jesse Galdston, and many more. HRN Happy Hour‘s theme song is Suns Out, Guns Out by Concord America. HRN Happy Hour is powered by Simplecast.
Sarita & Tanisha talk with farmer and winemaker, Krista Scruggs of ZAFA wines.@kristakscruggshttp://zafawines.comFollow:@VineMeUp@GirlMeetsGlass@SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.comAudible Trial Codewww.audibletrial.com/SwirlSuiteSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Krista Scruggs returns to the show to discuss her new project ZAFA and everything she has learned from working the vinyards out in Vermont. She is joined by her mentor Deirdre Heekin (aka Queen D) from La Garagista Wine and we discuss farming, economics ,creative endeavors, and much more. On a side note... our apologies for the bit of static/interference on some parts of the episode. We are in the process of upgrading our equipment. Should be good on the next episode.
Episode 2 we speak with our old friend Krista Scruggs. We talk about her experience as a queer woman of color working to make her way in the beverage industry. We also discuss beer and wine brands brewed and/or owned by people in the African American community ranging from E40's malt liquor to gypsy brewing in Sweden (Omnipollo). Enjoy!