The Wine Makers – Bruce Davlin, Ballentine Vineyards 1p1o6i

Ballentine Vineyards, a Napa Valley staple since 1905, isn’t just a winery—it’s a living legacy. Nick dives into the story of winemaker Bruce Ballentine, whose path to the vineyard wasn’t exactly a straight line. He started out aiming to be a brewmaster, dabbled in forestry and photography, but ultimately found his groove in Fermentation Science at UC Davis. A globe-spanning exchange program took him to , South Africa, and Australia, shaping his winemaking style before he ed the family operation in 1999. Bruce and his wife Danielle also run their own project, Three Clicks Wines, a nod to the telegram code that signaled the end of Prohibition. A journey filled with science, tradition, and a lot of heart. [Ep 370] ballentinevineyards.com threeclickswines.com 3j5c4t