Weathercraft with Raquel Jones

In this episode we interview Raquel Jones, co-owner and winemaker, at Weathercraft in Beechworth.  Raquel shares her story as she takes us through a fantastic flight of Weathercraft wines.  We try a 2023 Weathercraft Albarino, 2022 Weathercraft Estate Chardonnay, 2023 Weathercraft Amphora GSM, and a 2021 Weathercraft Tempranillo all from Beechworth in VIC.

Raquel was inspiring in her persistence, willingness to learn, and willingness to put in the hard yards for something she loves.  Her passion for wine, and in particular her desire to make great wine from Spanish grape varieties, shines through in her her wines.  Thank you Raquel for sharing your story.

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Chapters:
0:00 Preview
0:23 Introduction
1:08 Most memorable wine
2:09 Last wine that you had
2:22 Wine you’d love to have a wine with
2:58 Favourite grape variety
3:17 Unique food and wine pairing
3:57  Advice for those on wine journey
5:08 When did you decide to be a winemaker?
8:44 How did you gain your winemaking knowledge?
11:16 2023 Weathercraft Albarino, Beechworth, VIC
15:48 Where does the name Weathercraft come from?
20:44 2022 Weathercraft Estate Chardonnay, Beechworth, VIC
21:58 Why did you choose this site in Beechworth?
27:36 How has your winemaking journey been after your 9th vintage?
30:56 The Chardonnay and the 2022 Vintage
33:10 2023 Weathercraft Amphora GSM, Beechworth, VIC
39:23 Why Amphora?
40:51 Sustainability - everything is about simplicity
45:32 How is your use of wild yeast?
46:31 2021 Weathercraft Tempranillo, Beechworth, VIC
53:31 Any other Spanish varieties in the future?
54:40 Last messages
56:12 The Wined Up Conclusion

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