The Science and Art of Winemaking with Seth Chambers 543g42

19/02/2025

In this conversation, Seth Chambers shares his journey into the world of winemaking at Winery at...

In this conversation, Seth Chambers shares his journey into the world of winemaking at Winery at La Grange, discussing his unique background in organic chemistry and how it informs his approach to winemaking. He talks about his love of Petit Manseng and Petit Verdot, the art in blending, and his innovative approach to sparkling wines. Seth also highlights his personal aspirations of starting his own vineyard, the significance of terroir, and the creative process behind crafting wines that resonate with consumers.
Seth Chambers has been making wine in Virginia for twenty years.   He got his Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University (PSU), with a concentration in Organic Chemistry, and a minor in Plant Biology.   He also obtained an enology certificate from Washington State University (WSU) in 2011.   He has managed production at Winery at La Grange since 2016.   He spends his free time with his family or on his family farm cultivating a vineyard of Petit Verdot and Petit Manseng, much like the vineyard at La Grange.  
Links: https://wineryatlagrange.com/
https://wine.wsu.edu/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to La Grange and Winemaking Journey
02:38 The Science Behind Winemaking
04:28 Grape Sourcing and Virginia Viticulture
08:27 Exploring Sparkling Wines in Virginia
11:03 The Art of Petit Manseng Winemaking
15:23 Understanding Petit Verdot and Blending
18:33 Starting a Vineyard: Personal Aspirations
22:03 Education and Experience in Winemaking
25:43 Inspiration and Creativity in Winemaking
30:56 The Future of Winemaking in Shenandoah
 
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