Winemakers Uncensored
Winemakers Uncensored
Stephen Burch
Join Steve, Heather, and Mike, a trio of seasoned winemakers boasting over two decades of experience each. Together, they uncork the world of wine, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the art of winemaking and the intricate tapestry of the wine industry. With a blend of humor, occasional depth, and unwavering entertainment, this podcast is your ticket to a flavorful journey through the vineyards and cellars.
Winemakers Uncensored 026 Guest Winemaker Rod Moniz
Steve, Mike and Heather talk to old friend Rod Moniz about his journey in the wine business starting with owning his own wine store at age 22.
May 6, 2024
55 min
WMUC 025 Guest winemaker Kevin Luther
Heather Mike and Steve talk to Local Sacramento winemaker Kevin Luther, owner of Lucid Wines. We talk about Kevin's intro to the wine business and his ongoing efforts to make the most diverse products in the wine biz.
Apr 29, 2024
51 min
Winemakers Uncensored 024 Why do you need a winemaking consultant
Steve, Heather and Mike talk about all the reasons a winery or aspiring winery might want to hire a consulting winemaker. 
Apr 23, 2024
48 min
Winemakers Uncensored 023 Wine News
Steve Heather and Mike talk about a few wine stories including a WNBA wine tie in, the marketing success of Barefoot Cellars and a very risque packaging choice. 
Apr 16, 2024
58 min
Winemakers Uncensored 022 True Crime Wine Industry Edition
Steve, Heather and Mike discuss just a couple stories of wrong doing in the wine biz from mild embezzling to straight up murder.
Apr 8, 2024
47 min
WMUC 021 Texas Cellar Worker Gus
Steve, Heather and Mike talk to aspiring cellar master Gus in Lubbock Texas. We answer Gus's questions about volatile acidity, additions, pH and vineyard sampling.
Apr 1, 2024
45 min
WMUC 020 Wine Consumer Kat
Steve, Heather and Mike talk to wine consumer Kat Christiansen about her preferences, red wine headache, rosé, dessert wines and much more. 
Mar 25, 2024
1 hr 6 min
Winemakers Uncensored 019 Home winemaker Corey and his Mead
Steve, Heather and Mike welcome Home Winemaker Corey to the podcast to discuss his mead and his uncanny ability to achieve very high alcohol levels.
Mar 19, 2024
1 hr 1 min
Winemakers Uncensored 018 Home Winemaker John Corttraux
Steve, Heather and Mike field questions from Homewinemaker John Cottraux. We talk Pineapple wine and custom cursh opportunities in his area of the country.
Mar 12, 2024
59 min
Unified Wine and Grape Symposium
Steve, Mike and Heather discuss their impressions of this year's convention. We talk about what we saw. Old friends and all the fun stuff associated with conventions.
Feb 26, 2024
52 min
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