170: Russell Bevan – Bevan Cellars and Adversity Cellars

This interview podcast episode of "Inside Winemaking" features two segments. The first is a short sponsored segment with Ashley Leonard, founder of InnoVent winemaking software, highlighting the software's benefits for streamlining wine production and TTB reporting. The second, and longer, segment is a return interview with Russell Bevan, a winemaker who learned his craft independently. Bevan details his unique learning journey, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience and sensory skills alongside theoretical knowledge. He discusses his winemaking philosophy, focusing on low VA levels, cool fermentations, and pressing sweet to achieve concentrated wines with refined textures. His approach to vineyard management, including leaf pulling and heat mitigation techniques using shade cloth and misting systems, is also highlighted.