The American Vine -Wine, Wineries, and the people behind them
The American Vine: Wine Walks, Winery Visits, Great Discoveries & Our Next Adventure
Join James Francis for a special update from The American Vine! We're catching up on recent wine adventures across Pennsylvania, exploring new tastings from Maryland and Virginia, and sharing a memorable Cabernet Franc enjoyed in Washington, D.C. Plus, get a preview of our upcoming North Carolina road trip and special podcast interview with Scott Barone of Castello Barone Vineyards and Winery.
From Kitchen Roots to Vineyard Rows: Conor Quilty’s Winemaking Journey
Connor Quilty talks about his path from a culinary household to vineyards around the world, landing as head winemaker at Meadowbrook in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He traces hands-on internships in California and Australia, UC Davis studies, and lessons learned running cellars and harvests. At Meadowbrook Connor helped design the winery, planted focused varieties for both sparkling and still wines, and embraced a low-intervention, old-world-influenced style that prioritizes fruit purity. He also discusses the challenges and rewards of building a winery from the ground up and the humility of learning through mistakes.
