Roadside Terroir is an audio travel guide for wine lovers who want to dig into the subject of terroir. Join geologist Brenna Quigley on a road trip as she explores the unique geologic history of wine regions around the world.
Roadside Terroir
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Roadside Terroir is an audio travel guide for wine lovers who want to dig into the subject of terroir. Join geologist Brenna Quigley on a road trip as she explores the unique geologic history of wine regions around the world.
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December 12, 2025
S3E9: Farming Philosophies - Regeneration
<p dir="ltr">Climate change is threatening the world's great vineyards and the beautiful wines they produce. But can farming vines and drinking wine actually reverse these effects?</p> <p dir="ltr">Regenerative farming is a ray of hope for the agricultural industry that promises a way to feed the masses without bringing down the house in the process. And the key to saving the world is right beneath our feet: soil.</p> <p dir="ltr">Our final episode of Season 3: Farming for Terroir peels back the layers of regenerative farming, soil health, and the future of our planet as we know it. No big deal.</p> <p dir="ltr">We're joined in this discussion by some of the greatest minds in the business, including the team at the first ever certified Regenerative Organic vineyard in the world, <a href= "https://tablascreek.com">Tablas Creek</a>, sommelier and friend <a href="https://www.rajvine.com">Raj Vaidya</a>, farming super-fan <a href="https://www.beckywasserman.com">Paul Wasserman</a>, and some of the most inspirational producers we know including <a href= "https://www.domainecyrilcourvoisier.fr">Cyril Courvoisier</a>, <a href="https://www.emidiopepe.com">Chiara Pepe</a>, and <a href= "https://www.domainebize.fr/en/the-domain.html">Chisa Bize</a>. </p> <p dir="ltr">Expect a healthy dose of soil science – and lots of baby lambs!</p> <p dir="ltr">Brenna also announces the start of her new wine club: <a href= "https://app.table22.com/product/single-vineyard-collective">The Single Vineyard Collective</a> – a collaboration with the incomparable NYC retailer, <a href= "https://leonandsonwine.com">Leon & Son</a>. It's the most earth-focused wine club on earth. Go <a href= "https://app.table22.com/product/single-vineyard-collective">HERE</a> to join!</p> <p dir="ltr">Thank you so much for joining us on this incredible journey of farming and terroir this season. We are so happy to have you along for the ride. Cheers!</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Sponsors</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This episode is brought to you by the incredibly thoughtful team at Becky Wasserman and Company, the inspirational farmers at Tablas Creek Vineyard, and the education-obsessed importers at Lone Wolf Imports.</p> <p dir="ltr">Thank you to our guests: Cyril Courvoisier, Paul Wasserman, Raj Vaidya, Jason Haas, Erin Mason, Chiara Pepe, Chisa Bize, and Austin Collins.</p> <p dir="ltr">Thank you, as always, to our grand cru patrons Steven and Amy Lipin.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you liked this episode, please share it and give us a review–it really does make a difference!</p> <p dir="ltr">This season wouldn't be possible without the support from all of you!</p> <p dir="ltr">Check out our website <a href= "http://roadsideterroir.com/">roadsideterroir.com</a> to learn more about <a href="https://www.roadsideterroir.com/season-3">this season</a>, <a href= "https://www.roadsideterroir.com/season-3-episode-9">this epiosde</a>, and <a href= "https://www.roadsideterroir.com/subscribe">HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW</a> by staying in touch, donating, sponsoring, or becoming a Roadside Insider or <a href= "https://substack.com/@brennaquigley">substack subscriber</a>. Insiders get access to extended interviews, maps, photos, and more–including invitations to events and travel opportunities to explore terroirs around the world with us.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Credits</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by Brenna Quigley</p> <p dir="ltr">Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez</p> <p dir="ltr">Research, writing, and hosting support by Paul Knittel</p> <p dir="ltr">With special thanks to Clare Shaheen and Esa Eslami.</p> <h3 dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Resources and Recommendations </span></h3> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Books</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Jamie Goode (2023): The New Viticulture. The Science of Growing Grapes for Wine.</p> <p dir="ltr">Jeff Lowenfels & Wayne Lewis (2010): Teaming with Microbes. The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web.</p> <p dir="ltr">Toby Hemenway (2001): Gaia's Garden. A Guide to Homescale Permaculture.</p> <p dir="ltr">Robin Wall Kimmerer (2013): Braiding Sweetgrass </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Audio</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">We recommend listening to literally anything the great Mimi Casteel has to say, here are some of our favorites:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-intellectual-agrarian-phil-1795132/episodes/regenerative-vines-and-wines-m-88350537"> The Intellectual Agrarian</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/ungrafted/id1534796570?i=1000507182792"> Ungrafted</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/ill-drink-to-that-wine-talk/id538210866?i=1000444098812"> I'll Drink To That</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Online Resources</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://regenorganic.org/">The Regenerative Organic Alliance</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://regenerativeviticulture.org">The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://napagreen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Viader-Carbon-Farm-Plan.pdf"> Napa Green – Carbon Farm Plan: Viader Vineyard</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Citations and (even further) reading</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/agroforestry-systems-may-play-vital-role-mitigating-climate-change"> Agroforestry systems may play vital role in mitigating climate change</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.eesc.europa.eu/en/news-media/news/regenerative-agriculture-should-anchor-eu-green-farming-and-economic-policies-says-eesc"> Regenerative agriculture should anchor EU green, farming and economic policies, says EESC</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R48610">Regenerative Agriculture and Related Food Product Labeling and Marketing Claims</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.csis.org/analysis/soil-carbon-sequestration-myths-realities-and-biden-administrations-proposals#:~:text=Estimates%20for%20how%20much%20carbon%20could%20be,up%20to%20about%205.3%20GtCO2%20per%20year"> Soil Carbon Sequestration: Myths, Realities, and the Biden Administration's Proposals</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://regenorganic.org/why-regenerative-organic/">Why Regenerative Organic?</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9732729/">Site characteristics determine the effectiveness of tillage and cover crops on the net ecosystem carbon balance in California vineyard agroecosystems</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://lodigrowers.com/conservation-tillage-of-cover-crops-in-vineyard-soils-to-improve-carbon-sequestration-and-diminish-greenhouse-gas-emissions/#:~:text=As%20opposed%20to%20a%20no,decomposed%20(released%20as%20CO2)"> Conservation Tillage of Cover Crops in Vineyard Soils to Improve Carbon Sequestration and Diminish Greenhouse Gas Emissions</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168192315007054"> Carbon footprint assessment on a mature vineyard</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/POST-PN-0748/POST-PN-0748.pdf"> Definition of regenerative agriculture in a research briefing for the UK parliament, June 2025</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.usda.gov/forestry/agroforestry#:~:text=Linear%20Agroforestry%20Practices,buffers%2C%20or%20living%20snow%20fences"> Overview of the 5 main types of agroforestry systems by the U.S. Department of Agriculture</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "http://europeanagroforestry.eu/about/agroforestry-europe">Definition of agroforestry by the EURAF (European Agroforestry Federation)</a></p>
November 21, 2025
S3E8: Jean Gonon Extended Interview
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Welcome back to Roadside Terroir Season 3: Farming for Terroir</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This mini-episode takes you behind-the-scenes for an extended look at our conversation with the organic farming guru of the Northern Rhône, Jean Gonon of Domaine Pierre Gonon. In this clip, Jean discusses each of the parcels he works with and how the terroirs contribute to his (absolutely stunning) final wines.</p> <p dir="ltr">This is just a portion of our conversation with Jean. The full, extended interview is available only to <a href= "https://www.roadsideterroir.com/subscribe">Roadside Insiders</a>, and <a href="https://substack.com/@brennaquigley">substack subscribers</a>. </p> <p dir="ltr">As of today (!) we will begin hosting all Roadside Insider Bonus content for Season 3 on Brenna's new substack page <a href="https://substack.com/@brennaquigley">@brennaquigley</a>. This more user friendly option will make it easier for you to enjoy and engage with all of our bonus content as well as a bunch of new perks.</p> <p dir="ltr">Insiders will receive free access to paid substack content for a full year as well as continued access to our <a href= "https://www.roadsideterroir.com/bonus-content">already existing bonus content</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Cheers!</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Thank you for Listening to Roadside Terroir!</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Thank you to our guest, Jean Gonon.</p> <p dir="ltr">Thank you, as always, to our grand cru patrons Steven and Amy Lipin.</p> <p>If you liked this episode, please share it and give us a review–it really does make a difference! And don't forget to hit subscribe.</p> <p>This season wouldn't be possible without the support from all of you–Check out our website <a href= "https://roadsideterroir.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">roadsideterroir.com</a> to learn more about <a href="https://www.roadsideterroir.com/season-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">THIS SEASON</a>, and <a href= "https://www.roadsideterroir.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW</a> by staying in touch, donating, sponsoring, or becoming a Roadside Insider or <a href= "https://substack.com/@brennaquigley">substack subscriber.</a> Insiders get access to extended interviews, maps, photos, and more–including invitations to events and travel opportunities to explore terroirs around the world with us. </p> <p><strong>Credits:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by Brenna Quigley</p> <p dir="ltr">Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez</p> <p dir="ltr">Research, writing, and hosting support by Paul Knittel</p> <p dir="ltr">With special thanks to Clare Shaheen and Esa Eslami.</p>
October 31, 2025
S3E7: Farming Philosophies - Biodynamics
<p dir="ltr">Cow horns filled with crystals buried under a full moon. Potions brewed of chamomile, stinging nettle and fermented cow dung. Energizing vortexes and humans developing the characteristics of the animals that fertilize their foods. Are these instructions from a magical book of spells, or a practical guide to viticulture? </p> <p dir="ltr">Happy Halloween and welcome back to Roadside Terroir - Season 3 - Farming for Terroir.</p> <p dir="ltr">This episode explores the witchy world of biodynamics in order to discover whether this mystical method has a real influence on the vines and the wines themselves, or if it's all just a hoax.</p> <p dir="ltr">We begin by peering into the spiritual side with Andreas Schumann of the famed biodynamic farm at Odinstal. We break down the detailes of the cosmic cycles, spooky preparations, and greater philosophies of biodynamics. We then take a look at the practical side with a review of the scientific research that has been done to try to understand how this hocus pocus might really work before discussing why biodynamics might be the most terroir-focused farming practice that we can find with experts Paul Wasserman and Rodrigo Soto.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Thank you for Listening to Roadside Terroir!</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The episode is sponsored by the wonderful team at <a href="https://www.beckywasserman.com/">Becky Wasserman and Company</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Thank you to our guests: Rodrigo Soto, Andreas Schumann, Paul Wasserman, and Frédéric and Clothilde Lafarge.</p> <p dir="ltr">Thank you, as always, to our grand cru patrons Steven and Amy Lipin.</p> <p>If you liked this episode, please share it and give us a review–it really does make a difference! And don't forget to hit subscribe.</p> <p>This season wouldn't be possible without the support from all of you–Check out our website <a href="https://roadsideterroir.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">roadsideterroir.com</a> to learn more about <a href= "https://www.roadsideterroir.com/season-3" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">THIS SEASON</a>, and <a href= "https://www.roadsideterroir.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW</a> by staying in touch, donating, sponsoring, or becoming a Roadside Insider. Insiders get access to extended interviews, maps, photos, and more–including invitations to events and travel opportunities to explore terroirs around the world with us. </p> <p><strong>Credits:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Roadside Terroir is hosted and produced by Brenna Quigley</p> <p dir="ltr">Sound engineering, original music and sound design by Jeff Alvarez</p> <p dir="ltr">Research, writing, and hosting support by Paul Knittel</p> <p dir="ltr">With special thanks to Clare Shaheen and Esa Eslami.</p> <p dir="ltr">Check out our website <a href= "http://roadsideterroir.com">roadsideterroir.com</a> to learn more about <a href="https://www.roadsideterroir.com/season-3">THIS SEASON</a> and <a href= "https://www.roadsideterroir.com/subscribe">HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW</a> . UPDATE LINKS</p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Goode, Jamie. The New Viticulture: The science of growing grapes for wine. Flavour Press, 2023.</p> <p dir="ltr">Brown, Elaine Chukan. The Wines of California. Academie du Vin Library Ltd, 2025.</p> <p dir="ltr">Reganold, J. P. "Effects of Biodynamic and Conventional Farming on Soil Quality in New Zealand." Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Washington State University Pullman, Washington, USA (1993).</p> <p dir="ltr">Meissner, Georg, et al. "Conversion to organic and biodynamic viticultural practices: impact on soil, grapevine development and grape quality." OENO one 53.4 (2019).</p> <p dir="ltr">Michael Olbrich-Majer (2017): Über das Geistige in der Möhre: Einführende Betrachtungen zur biodynamischen Landwirtschaft.</p> <p dir="ltr">Romana Echensperger (2020): Von der Freiheit, den richtigen Wein zu machen: Biodynamisches Winzerhandwerk im Portrait.</p> <p dir="ltr">Aaron Ayscough: The World of Natural Wine: What It Is, Who Makes It, and Why It Matters. Artisan, 2022.</p>
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