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Jane Khoury obtained her Bachelors of Science in Viticulture and Enology from the renowned University of California, Davis. She continued on to earn her Masters of Business Administration in Wine Business from Sonoma State University. Jane not stopping there, went on to critique her craft and acquire experience by working under masterful California winemakers. Her aspirations led her overseas to learn beside legendary French winemakers in the French wine regions of Champagne, Burgundy, and Bordeaux. Jane continues to push the winemaking boundaries and regenerative agriculture while also being an Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse. Let's dive into her wine story! [00:01 – 12:12] Opening Segment Born and raised in the vineyard in Minnesota County Jane tells her story of leaving UC Davies for wine What Brings Minnesota County Apart: Every type of grape grows here! Jane Khoury, Registered Nurse and Winemaker [12:13 – 30:31] Breaking down Biodynamic, Organic, and Sustainable Wines It takes a lot of balance and coordination as a winemaker and registered nurse at the same time Jane's father started Elkfield Wines in the 1990s by creating sacrificial wine Continuing the sustainable practice of Elkfield and adding biodynamic and organic ways Biodynamic is its own ecosystem Making Wine that is Healthy for You Elkfield Wine's 2022 Plans [30:32 – 34:58] Closing Segment Learn everything you need to grow your wine, business, or brand with Wine Business Bootcamp where I help other wine producers master the fundamentals of digital marketing, nail their customer experience, and convert more wine tasters into their wine clubs and other offers. Just send me a dm or email at [email protected] the subject: Wine Business Bootcamp Favorite Wine Solstice Favorite go-to pairing Duck and Pinot Wine Resource Travelling to other countries Connect with Jane Twitter and Instagram:@elkfieldwines Website: www.elkfieldwines.com Let's continue the Everyday Wine Conversations and connect with me through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or feel free to shoot me an email at [email protected]. You can also check out my website at www.klevywineco.com. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help us get the word out there! Share this podcast to someone who wants to join the wine conversations. Go ahead and take a screenshot, share this to your stories, and tag me on Instagram! JOIN THE CLUB through this link and handpick wines every month, from up and coming wineries, winemaker owned brands and wineries with unique stories while supporting those wineries directly. You can also join our Facebook Group to connect with other wine lovers, get special tips and tricks, and take your wine knowledge to a whole new level. Tweetable Quotes: "When you're doing you're passionate about it doesn't really seem like another job." – Jane Khoury "Not all wine is healthy for you." – Jane Khoury