Barrels & Roots
Welcome to Barrels & Roots, a journey through the world of wine and food, where every vineyard, kitchen, and cellar holds a story worth telling. Hosted by Sean Trace, this show explores the passion, tradition, and creativity that turn simple ingredients into art and shared moments into legacy.
From the heart of Napa Valley to the tables and tasting rooms of the world, Sean sits down with winemakers, chefs, and artisans who live by their craft. Each conversation dives into the culture, the community, and the human stories that give flavor to what we create and share.
Whether you are a sommelier, a chef, a storyteller, or someone who simply loves the ritual of a good meal and a better conversation, Barrels & Roots invites you to slow down, listen closely, and taste the stories that connect us all.
Barrels & Roots
Tank Makes Wine Fun | Ed Feuchuk | Barrels and Roots
In this episode of Barrels and Roots, I sit down with Ed Feuchuk, General Manager of Tank Garage Winery, a direct-to-consumer Napa Valley winery that lives in a 1930s gas station, releases limited-edition one-off wines, and treats every bottle like a creative drop, not a traditional vintage repeat.
We talk about how Tank’s marketing and winemaking come from obsession and compulsion, not committee decisions, from their James Bond style restaurant run video to the Black Market release and Cyber Hack concept for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Ed breaks down why wine still matters culturally, how it complements real life moments like music, food, and connection, and why the future of wine depends on more niche brands and more authentic segmentation, not forced Gen Z campaigns. We also get into the creative chaos behind ambitious projects, the line between provocative and contrived, and the wines that changed our perspective, from Beaujolais Nouveau to an unexpected Riesling moment.
If you want Napa and Paso Robles wine culture that feels alive, modern, and unapologetically fun, this conversation is for you, and you can find Tank Garage Winery online at tankgaragewinery.com and on social at Tank Winery.