Drop the Check

2024 Harvest: The Grit and Glamour of Winemaking

In this episode of the Drop the Check winemake Robbie Meyer explains the physically demanding nature of the harvest season for winemakers and how their fashion choices often reflect their work environment. Robbie and Mike also discuss the revolutionary role of technology in grape processing, yet how the essential human element remains in wine production. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Harvest Season and Winemaking Fashion 03:13 The Reality of Harvest Work 05:49 Fashion Trends Among Winemakers 09:05 The Impact of Climate on Harvest 11:46 Current Harvest Update and Techniques 15:05 The Role of Technology in Winemaking 17:47 The Human Element in Wine Tasting 21:12 The Importance of Community in Winemaking 24:05 Celebrating the End of Harvest 26:53 Conclusion and Future Discussions

Chef Jake Johnson

Del Dotto Vineyards Chef Jake Johnson joins winemaker Robbie Meyer to talk about being a chef that, instead of having wine that is paired with food, making food to pair with wine. They also discuss influences from pop culture and media. Shows like The Bear, Drops of God and Charles Chips and The Swanson man!

Andrew Levi

Band of Angels' Andrew Levi joins winemaker Robbie Meyer to discuss romanticized ideals of the winemaking industry and how the pain of reality evolved to providing musical instruments for children.

Drop the Check Leftovers - It's been a minute

Wine great Robbie Meyer coaches Mike on growing a grape vine called Bud Wood that has been moved from Napa to Atlanta. Robbie also introduces his own new family member.

Chef Greg Frey

What's it like to be the chef to stars at the most iconic spa in the world? Chef Greg Frey sits down at the table to discuss his place at the historic Golden Door spa and how providing a healthy mindful presentation and building a strong food sourcing base with relationships with local farmers, fisherman and ranches, enhances the experience.