Noboleis Vineyards winemaker Gabe Miller discusses the challenges and joys of winemaking in Missouri. He details the yearly cycle of planning, harvesting, fermenting, stabilizing, and bottling wines while experimenting with new varieties. He emphasizes effective communication and flexibility within his team.
Gabe started at Noboleis as an intern in 2013 and now oversees winemaking
Weather and unpredictability of the grape harvest present constant challenges
Team communication and training staff on winemaking processes is important
Experiments start on a small scale before scaling up production
The Missouri wine industry is still growing with more opportunities emerging
How just asking landed Noboleis becoming a wine partner and supplier to the new Major League Soccer team, St. Louis City
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