Beats Vines and Life From Shelf Stocker to Winemaker: Chris Cottrell's Remarkable Journey from Shaolin to Sonoma!
Nov 8, 2023
Chris Cottrell, a true wine industry enthusiast with a fascinating journey into the world of wine, talks about his unexpected job found through Craigslist and reminisces about the vibrant energy of the early 2000s wine industry. He shares his passion for wine, particularly Zinfandel and the Old Hill vineyard. Chris also drops exciting news about his upcoming wedding and discusses his thoughts on the future of the wine industry.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
From Store Worker to Winemaker: A Journey into Sparkling Wines
02:19 • 3min
Wine Glasses and Origins
05:02 • 6min
The Speaker's Mother's Journey as an Occupational Therapist and Professor
10:53 • 2min
Growing up in Warwick
13:03 • 3min
Exploring Different Types of Sparkling Wine
16:16 • 12min
Appreciating the Popularity and Affordability of In-N-Out Burger
28:32 • 2min
Childhood Memories and Cooking Inspiration
30:28 • 15min
Exploring Grinache and Old Hill Vineyard
45:35 • 3min
From Zinfandel to White Zinfandel
48:05 • 11min
Tasting Wine and Email Marketing
58:57 • 17min
Party Memories and Contrasting New York with California
01:15:34 • 2min
Making Sparkling Wine: Challenges and Decisions
01:17:26 • 8min
Mount Beter: A Family-Owned Vineyard
01:25:15 • 11min
The Significance of Names
01:36:41 • 13min