Drop the Check

Written by: Mike W Anderson
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Drop the Check. The podcast hosted by renowned winemaker Robbie Meyer, who invites an array of guests in wine, food, and entertainment to join in great conversations you’d have during dinner with a great bottle of wine.
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Episodes
  • 2024 Harvest: The Grit and Glamour of Winemaking
    Sep 27 2024

    In this episode of the Drop the Check winemake Robbie Meyer explains the physically demanding nature of the harvest season for winemakers and how their fashion choices often reflect their work environment.


    Robbie and Mike also discuss the revolutionary role of technology in grape processing, yet how the essential human element remains in wine production.


    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction to Harvest Season and Winemaking Fashion

    03:13 The Reality of Harvest Work

    05:49 Fashion Trends Among Winemakers

    09:05 The Impact of Climate on Harvest

    11:46 Current Harvest Update and Techniques

    15:05 The Role of Technology in Winemaking

    17:47 The Human Element in Wine Tasting

    21:12 The Importance of Community in Winemaking

    24:05 Celebrating the End of Harvest

    26:53 Conclusion and Future Discussions



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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Chef Jake Johnson
    Aug 12 2024

    Del Dotto Vineyards Chef Jake Johnson joins winemaker Robbie Meyer to talk about being a chef that, instead of having wine that is paired with food, making food to pair with wine.

    They also discuss influences from pop culture and media. Shows like The Bear, Drops of God and Charles Chips and The Swanson man!

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Andrew Levi
    May 2 2024

    Band of Angels' Andrew Levi joins winemaker Robbie Meyer to discuss romanticized ideals of the winemaking industry and how the pain of reality evolved to providing musical instruments for children.

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    1 hr and 25 mins

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