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Indie Wine podcast

Matt Wood
Natural Wine
Sonoma Valley
Santa Cruz Mountains
California Wine
California
Eden (film)
Mt Eden
Chinese Contributions To California Viticulture
Chinese Labor In Wine Industry
California Wine Industry
Terroir
Lodi, United States
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Bart Hansen
Watsonville
Clarksburg
Woodside
Judgment Of Paris
Los Gatos

In depth Interviews with small independent California winemakers, farmers, merchants, authors and California wine history. A place to learn more about some of your favorite small producers and discover new ones and delve into the past of California wine making to see how it still affects us today.

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Latest Episodes

Today we have the recording of a panel on Regenerative Agriculture from the recent WINeFare SF festival run by the Vinguard. Since 2018, The Vinguard has been organizing WINe Fare, a wine tasting focussed on women who make and import natural wine. Be... more

IWP Ep111 Jake Des Voignes - Heleje Wine Co. w/ Andrew Sullivan. Andrew Sullivan and I recently traveled to Lodi to meet up with Jake Devoiges of Heleje wine company. Jake runs Heleje with his wife Shauna where together they make some great low inter... more

IWP Ep110 Carlos Caruncho - Arquiles Wines. I recently sat down with Carlos Caruncho of Arquiles wines outside his home in Nevada City. As some of you may know Carlos is closing Arquiles down to move to England as a consultant and potentially make so... more

I recently connected with Chris McGilvray director of the Documentary “Eden”. Eden follows Mt Eden Winemaker Jeffrey Patterson and his family for over a period of 7 years. We dive into how Chris found himself shooting a film a couple thousand feet ab... more

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Recent Guests

Jake Devoigne
Owner of Heleje Wine Company
Heleje Wine Company
Episode: IWP Ep111 Jake Des Voignes - Heleje Wine Co. w/ Andrew Sullivan
Carlos Caruncho
Owner/winemaker of Arquiles Wines; natural, zero-zero wine advocate
Arquiles Wines
Episode: IWP Ep110 Carlos Caruncho - Arquiles Wines
Chris McGilvray
Director of Eden documentary
Eden (documentary)
Episode: IWP Ep109 Chris McGilvray - Director "Eden" Documentary
Gideon Beinstock
Winemaker, Clos Saron
Clos Saron
Episode: IWP Ep108 Gideon Beinstock - Clos Saron - An Unfiltered Wine Festival Conversation with Gideon, Chris Renfro and Matt Wood at Friend of a Friend
Chris Renfro
Host at Friend of a Friend; 280project
280project / Friend of a Friend
Episode: IWP Ep108 Gideon Beinstock - Clos Saron - An Unfiltered Wine Festival Conversation with Gideon, Chris Renfro and Matt Wood at Friend of a Friend
Noel Diaz
Owner of Purity Wine, natural wine producer
Purity Wine
Episode: IWP Ep107 Noel Diaz - Purity Wine - Catching up Before By The Way
Andrew Sullivan
Founder of Unfiltered Wine Festival
Unfiltered Wine Festival / Donkey and Goat
Episode: IWP Ep105 Andrew Sullivan - Unfiltered Wine Festival
Bart Hansen
Winemaker at Dane Cellars and guest on The Winemakers Podcast
Dane Cellars
Episode: IWP Ep104 Bart Hansen - Dane Cellars and The Winemakers Podcast
Nathan Kandler
General manager and wine grower at Thomas Fogarty Winery
Thomas Fogarty Winery
Episode: IWP Ep103 Woodside Special - Nathan Kandler - Thomas Fogarty Winery Kat Dykeman and Ron Karpovich - Dome Vineyards Bud and Anne Marie Hoffacker - Portola Hills Vineyard and Redmond Winery

Host

Matthew Wood
Host of Indie Wine podcast, focuses on independent California winemakers, farmers, merchants, and wine history.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Matt is as thorough as they come

    Matt continues to survey the current and historical field of wine with a particular zeal. There is always candid conversations with new producers alongside long form deep dives into “Old California” that provide so much more than the histrionic overview we are often presented with. This is a real folk historian and the diligence of his work deserves real praise!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mundane ”the rock” johnson
    United States8 months ago
  • Interesting wine history

    I loved the episode on the Blind Boss of San Francisco and Lord of Livermore. Great behind-the-scenes stories on California wine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Califrontier
    United States2 years ago

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Positive: listeners highlight thorough historical context and candid conversations with new producers.
Positive: episodes praised for long-form depth and focus on California's past and present.
Positive: fans value mentorship stories and practical business insights for small producers.

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#200
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Apple Podcasts
#105
Finland/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#177
Hong Kong/Arts/Food

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IWP Ep94 Joe Davis - Arcadian Winery
Q: How did Arcadian's approach to vineyard management influence winemaking directions after returning from France?
The experience reinforced the idea that farming and winemaking must be integrated. Joe Davis emphasized consistency across vineyards and barrels to ensure the wine expresses the site, not variables introduced later in the cellar. This led to more deliberate choices about contracting, barrel selection, and how to manage aging.
IWP Ep94 Joe Davis - Arcadian Winery
Q: I was going to ask you if the anchorage contracting model for farming was something new for Arcadian.
Yes, it was a foundational shift. It allowed Arcadian to have tighter control over farming costs and quality while maintaining flexibility, rather than buying grapes by the ton from multiple growers. It reflected a farm-to-table mindset where decisions in the vineyard directly shape the wine.
IWP Ep86 Unfiltered - Conversations About Wine - Panel 1 Adaptation
Q: I wanted to ask about hybrids. How might they affect the wine industry going forward?
Hybrids offer resilience to sun, heat, and some diseases in California, but they're not uniformly superior; selection matters. Trials at various sites show some hybrids like Traminat and Vidal Blanc performing well under California conditions, while others may require careful canopy management and be more energy-intensive. Overall, a portfolio approach, not a single solution, is best to adapt to climate pressures.
IWP Ep89 Cole Thomas- Madson Wines
Q: What got you interested in wine?
I had exposure to wine through educational journeys with local producers, which sparked my curiosity, and I eventually found a path where I could learn hands-on by starting in Jeff's cellar and growing from there.
IWP Ep92 Emily Fernwood - Osa Major Wines
Q: How has being close to home changed your winemaking process?
Being closer to the winery gives me more direct oversight of fermentation and timing, reduces long commutes, and allows me to respond quickly to each vintage's needs, which helps keep the wines expressive and true to their sources.

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Deep-dive interviews with independent California winemakers, farmers, merchants, authors, and wine historians. Episodes explore small-production winemaking, terroir, sustainable and natural practices, and the historical threads that shaped California wine. Notable for long-form conversations, hands-on producer insight, and a strong emphasis on regional stories—from Sierra Foothills to Sonoma and the Santa Cruz Mountains—and for featuring educators, artists, and festival organizers who reimagine how wine is made, sold, and appreciated. The show often highlights mentorship, community-building, and practical paths for self-funded projects, making it a valuable listen for industry folks and curious consumers alike.

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1. Jake Devoigne
2. Carlos Caruncho
3. Chris McGilvray
4. Gideon Beinstock
5. Chris Renfro
6. Noel Diaz
7. Andrew Sullivan
8. Bart Hansen

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