Rhône Varieties with John Alban

In this episode of the GuildSomm Podcast, Chris Tanghe interviews John Alban of Alban Vineyards, focusing on the history of Rhone varieties in the U.S. Alban shares his personal journey into winemaking, influenced by his father's wine collection and a transformative experience with Condrieu. He discusses his education, the challenges of importing Rhone grape cuttings, and the selection of Edna Valley for his vineyard due to its climate. Alban also delves into the importance of soil types for wine quality, explaining how different soils affect the characteristics of his wines, and reflects on the evolving identity of Rhone varieties in the American wine scene.