What happens when life forces you to pivot? 🌿🔥 In this episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we sit down with Dennis McCarter, the founder and winemaker behind McCarter Cellars, whose journey from insurance salesman to celebrated vintner is nothing short of inspiring.
After the devastating wildfires in Santa Rosa shook his life and career, Dennis made a courageous decision: to follow his long-time passion for wine. With no formal training but a relentless drive to create something meaningful, he planted vines, studied the craft, and began producing wines that now turn heads—and win awards.
🍷 In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How the Santa Rosa fires became a turning point
- What it’s like to build a winery from scratch
- The learning curve of a first-time winemaker
- Dennis’s philosophy on resilience, creativity, and flavor
- How McCarter Cellars is rooted in purpose and community
This is more than a story about wine—it's about starting over, chasing passion, and rising from the ashes.
Whether you're a wine lover, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone facing a life change, Dennis's story will remind you that it’s never too late to create something beautiful.
🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform and sip along as we explore behind the bottle, one story at a time.
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#Winemaker #McCarterCellars #SantaRosaFires #CareerPivot #WinePodcast #CraftWine #KaliKatTapTalks #Entrepreneurship #WineLovers #VineyardJourney#podcast #smallbusiness #startups #change
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