Vint Wine Podcast
The Vint Wine Podcast offers an insider’s look into the world of wine and spirits through conversations with the people and producers shaping today’s food and drink culture. From Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine to acclaimed writers, winemakers, and growers behind some of the world’s most celebrated bottles, host Billy Galanko brings you thoughtful stories and expert insights.
Whether you're a passionate enthusiast or work in the industry, you’ll enjoy learning more about the wines you love while gaining exclusive access to a wide range of voices and perspectives from across the wine world.
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Vint Wine Podcast
5 Questions with a Winemaker: Nancy Irelan, Red Tail Ridge - Finger Lakes, NY
In this episode of Five Questions with a Winemaker, hosts Billy Galanko and Brady Weller sit down with Nancy Irelan, Winemaker and Owner of Red Tail Ridge Winery in New York’s Finger Lakes. Renowned for her cool-climate varietals and sparkling wines, Nancy has made Red Tail Ridge a Finger Lakes standout.
Nancy shares:
🌎 A snapshot of her 54-acre vineyard featuring Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Blaufränkisch, Dornfelder, and Cabernet Franc, all reflecting the Finger Lakes’ unique character.
🍾 Red Tail Ridge’s passion for sparkling wines, focusing on traditional methods and site expression.
🍷 Inspirations from Champagne, Austrian Blaufränkisch, Pinot Noir from Baden, and emerging regions like Baja, Mexico, inspire Red Tail Ridge's style.
📆 Key takeaways from challenging vintages like 2009, 2013, 2018, and 2021, and how they’ve shaped her resilient winemaking philosophy.
🔭 Her vision for the region: positioning the Finger Lakes as America’s parallel to Crémant d’Alsace with expanded sparkling production and year-round tourism.
A must-listen for fans of cool-climate wines and those curious about the future of U.S. wine regions.
🎧 Listen to the full episode with Nancy Irelan, available now.
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The Vint Wine Podcast is a production by host, Billy Galanko. For partnerships and collaborations, please reach out to Billy@thewinepod.com
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