Bob Manley, Co-Founder of Hermit Woods Winery, shares how he’s pioneering a new category of wine—made entirely from fruit, not grapes—while staying true to classic winemaking traditions. Discover how this New Hampshire winery crafts dry, barrel-aged wines from local apples, berries, and honey, competes with Napa Valley, and leverages AI to streamline operations. Plus: Why climate change might make their unconventional approach the future of wine.
⏱Timestamps
00:22 – From art school to accidental winemaker: Bob’s unconventional journey
07:06 – The "aha" moment: Why they abandoned grapes (and hybrids) entirely
13:37 – Breaking barriers: Their standing ovation from traditional winemakers
18:46 – QR codes & AI: How tech runs their old-world craft winery
25:48 – Climate change’s surprising role in wine’s future
30:20 – Bob’s AI wine assistant? Why it’s closer than you think
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