

Crafting Excellence: Billo & Pinto Naravane’s Bold Journey from Tech to World-Class Winemaking
Feb 3, 2025
Join Billo and Pinto Naravane, tech industry veterans turned winemakers, as they share their remarkable journey to crafting world-class wines at Rasa Vineyards. They discuss the challenges of leaving their successful careers to embrace the terroir of Walla Walla. Discover how their scientific backgrounds influence their winemaking process and their commitment to quality through innovative practices. The duo also explores the impact of philanthropy in their business and the exciting yet complex role of AI in the winemaking industry.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
From Tech to Terroir: The Walla Walla Wine Story
02:10 • 20min
Winemaking Dreams and Challenges
22:30 • 18min
Principled Entrepreneurship: The Impact of Giving Back Through Wine
40:00 • 5min
The Future of Winemaking: AI Innovations and Challenges
45:02 • 4min
From Constraints to Creative Passions
49:26 • 10min