You’d be forgiven for thinking beer was the only beverage home-grown in Maine. But winemakers are slowly gaining a foothold in the state. We’ll learn about the different wines of Maine and where you can find them—and how winemaking contributes to the state’s culture and economy.
Guests
- Steve Melchiskey, founder of USA Wine West and owner/winemaker at Maine Coast Vineyards in Falmouth
- Elmer Savage, co-owner of Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery in Union
- David Handley, Vegetable and Small Fruit Specialist and a Cooperating Professor of Horticulture for the University of Maine
- Rob Boothby, Owner/Operator, Boothby's Orchard and Farm Winery
- Michael Terrien, winemaker, Bluet- Maine Wild Blueberry Sparkling Wine
Resources
https://vimeo.com/276958483">Savage Oakes Winery - Maine Calling from https://vimeo.com/user12804004">Maine Public Video Production on Vimeo.
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