In today's episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Robert Russell, who has worked in multiple roles on his family’s farm in Westport, Massachusetts since 1985. The family owns Westport Rivers Vineyard, the primary focus of our interview, as well as Buzzards Bay Brewing.
This episode covers:
- How Westport Rivers Vineyard got started.
- Robert's background and how he came to work on the family farm business.
- Westport Rivers Vineyard's emphasis on being a family farm as part of the local ecosystem.
- Challenges of growing wine grapes in the New England climate.
- Finding wine grapes that will grow well in Westport terroir.
- Activities at Westport Rivers Vineyard for visitors to enjoy.
- Adding Buzzard's Bay Brewing to the family business.
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