#187 California Wine Trip Wrap-Up Zinfandel Tales, Pinot Gems & Greenwashing

Just wrapped up my California wine trip, and I'm sharing
everything you need to know! From a standout Zinfandel and the
best Pinot Noir finds to insider tips on planning your own
California wine journey. Plus, we’re digging into the truth
behind Napa’s greenwashing and why its vineyards are under the
spotlight. Whether you’re a wine lover or just curious, this
episode’s got the scoop!





Alexander Gottschalk
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-gottschalk-641838223/)





Shownotes:


(00:00:00) The story of a great Zinfandel


(00:04:38) California wine wrap-up


How to prepare a wine trip


https://youtu.be/DMplwKEoi0w


California Pinot Noir


https://youtu.be/dH6mh_8Gk90


The Sideways Story


https://youtu.be/bzcWxu5bZ0s


(00:11:54) Preparation, Reservation, Moderation


(00:23:09) Marketing, Storytelling and Washing


Napa Greenwashing


https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/08/is-napa-green-just-greenwashing


Ranking Napa’s vineyards


https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/08/ranking-napas-vineyard-areas


Missing rules in Napa


https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/08/napa-should-avoid-european-style-rules


(00:36:32) The Alcohol-Free Paradise