Episode #8 – Fall Art Show, Author Stories & Barrel Science | Featuring Sally Coons & Patrick Patton

Описание: The Fall Art Show at Sculpterra is almost here! 🎨🍷
In this episode of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, winemaker Paul Frankel is joined by two special guests — Sally Coons and Patrick Patton — to highlight Sculpterra’s upcoming Author’s Showcase and dive into their creative journeys in writing, art, and wine.

Paul also recaps where things stand after harvest, breaks down Chardonnay vs. Cabernet (“Queen vs. King”), explores the world of wine barrels, and shares the latest updates on vineyard pests, leafhoppers, and vineyard health.

This episode blends wine, creativity, education, and storytelling — a perfect warm-up for Sculpterra’s December events.

🕰 Episode Highlights:
• Harvest Wrap-Up

All fruit is finally in!

Team photo recap & harvest crew shoutouts

BRIX discussion: ripe fruit before rain vs low BRIX after rain

Which varieties shined this year?

• Sally Coons Story Time

Her background in writing, art, and family

What inspires her and what she’s currently working on

Follow-up questions from Paul

• Patrick Patton Story Time

Patrick’s journey as a writer, creative, and wine lover

Influences, projects, and favorite wines

Follow-up Q&A with Paul

• The World of Wine:

Is Chardonnay still the Queen? Is Cabernet Sauvignon still the King?
A breakdown of why these two grapes earned their royal titles.

• Sculpterra Event Calendar

Fall Art Fair

Author’s Showcase (December 6th)

Winemaker Dinner

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Case Sales

Musical Christmas at Sculpterra 🎄

• TMI – Too Much Information

Paul asks Sally & Patrick to share personal Paul stories

Fun behind-the-scenes moments

• Animals in the Vineyard – Leafhoppers

What they are

How they impact vineyards

Cal Poly research & irrigation trials

Stressing vines to reduce pest pressure

• Nerd Out on Wine – The World of Barrels

Wood vs toast

Why barrels matter

Barrel–wine pairing made simple

🍷 Wine Tasting Lineup:

1️⃣ 2024 Sculpterra Chardonnay – 91 pts, Wine Enthusiast
2️⃣ 2021 Sculpterra Cabernet Sauvignon – 91 pts, Wine Enthusiast

📍 Location: Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden, Paso Robles, CA
🎙 Host: Paul Frankel
🖋 Guests: Sally Coons & Patrick Patton

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