Andrew Jones didn’t set out to make wine. Instead, he spent decades planting vines for other people — some of the biggest names in California (e.g., Beckstoffer). But along the way, Andrew started stockpiling stories — and grapes — and what began as a side project turned into Field Recordings, a brand known for bending rules and bottling attitude. The brand has since been featured in Wine Enthusiast, on Vinepair, and in the New York Times, growing into one of the most talked-about labels in the country. In this episode, Andrew talks with Eli Brown and Jonathan Ellsworth about nursery hustle, breaking the rules, and why wine should be fun, not fussy. We also talk about boxed wine, baseball card philosophy, and Andrew fires off some of the sharpest wine one-liners we’ve ever heard.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberField Recordings WineryField Recordings InstagramTOPICS & TIMES:Intro to California Winemaking

From Football to Farming

Transition from Nursery to Winemaking

The Birth of Field Recordings

Terroir & Storytelling

Nurseries & Vines

Economics of Wine Pricing

Field Recordings: Quality & Accessibility

Finding Unique Properties for Winemaking

Making Wine Enjoyable for Everyone

Understanding Wine Pricing

Navigating the Wine Aisle: Tips for Beginners

Quality Control, Ingredients, & Additives

The Natural Wine Movement

Future Trends?

Andrew’s Recommendations: New Varietals

“Topped-Up” Wines