Why is winemaking always a challenge, no matter how long you’ve been doing it? How are wind machines used to mitigate the negative impact of cold weather? How does Pelee Island’s biodiversity influence the brand and winery? Why is it important for winemakers to respect the natural environment?
In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Martin Janz, the chief winemaker at Pelee Island Winery in Southwestern Ontario.
You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks
Giveaway
Three of you will each win a fabulous bottle of LOLA Light Rosé from Pelee Island Winery.
To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!
Highlights
How did Martin realize he wanted to become a winemaker?
What was it like growing up in the family winery and getting involved from a young age?
Why did Martin decide to join Pelee Island Winery in Canada, and what has kept him there for 30 years?
How does Martin challenge himself as a winemaker after 30 years at Pelee Island Winery?
What happens if you don’t take the top off of a steel tank when filtering wine?
Why is Pelee Island often overlooked as a wine region when people think about Ontario wines?
How does the relatively warmer climate on Pelee Island impact the type and quality of wines produced?
Does Pelee Island Winery utilize special strategies to mitigate the cold impact in the winter?
How do the the flora and fauna feature on Pelee Island wines?
Why it is important for winemakers to respect the natural environment?
How did Martin pack so much flavour into Pelee Island Winery LOLA Light Rosé despite it having low alcohol content?
Which grapes are blended into LOLA Light Rosé and which foods would pair well with it?
What are Martin's top two tips for visitors to Pelee Island and other local wineries?
If Martin could share a bottle of wine with anyone, why would he choose Anthony Bourdain and which wine would he choose?
Key Takeaways
If you make wine, every year is a challenge. He doesn’t want to follow the same recipe every year to get the exact same product. Every year is a little bit different.
Wind machines take the cold air off the floor of the vineyard and then bring in warm air because hot air rises and can actually raise the temperature by two to three degrees.
Pelee Island’s labels feature local flora and fauna, reflecting it's rich and unique biodiversity.
As a winemaker, Martin believes that it should be an automatic response to respect nature. That’s why they don’t u
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