I was honored to be interviewed by Poldi Wieland on his every thoughtful podcast Year of Plenty

This episode is a conversation with Craig Camp who has been heavily involved in the wine industry for over 30 years. After learning about wine production in Italy, he has worked with many different vineyards, been on the board of directors for several winegrowing associations and was named on the list of  “Wine’s Most Inspiring People of 2021” by the Wine Industry Network. Today, Craig runs Troon Vineyard. A holistic biodynamic vineyard in the beautiful AppleGate Valley region of Oregon.

Overview:

• How Craig got involved in the wine industry?

• What is viticulture & what makes a wine truly a wine?

• The story behind Craig’s biodynamic vineyard in Oregon?

• What is biodynamic farming and how can it be applied to wine making?

• How Craig makes wine compared to conventional vineyards

• Why healthy soil is important and how it is crucial to a biodynamic system?

• Interesting facts about the grape vine

• Things to be aware of when shopping for quality wine

"Holistic Wine Making with Biodynamic Viticulturist, Craig Camp"