Bo Barrett of Chateau Montelena in a Classic Episode of 'The Taste'
The Taste with Doug Shafer – a Podcast About Wine, Food, and FriendsShow Notes
In 1972 Bo Barrett was a surfer in Southern California when his father bought a historic winery in Napa Valley called Chateau Montelena.
After finishing college Bo went from beach life to cellar life, working full-time at the winery, located near Calistoga. In this classic episode (posted originally in Sept 2019) he talks about what he’s learned about winemaking, vineyards, economic cycles, parenthood, and how movies, such as Bottle Shock, are made.
Today Bo is CEO of one of the most venerated wineries in the U.S. Enjoy!
For more visit: montelena.com
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