The Duck Vine

Send us a text"Approachment is the West's opportunity to fuel their creative and experimental side together as winemakers but also as partners and best friends. They are excited to make energetic, creative, thought provoking, and approachable wines in limited production. The journey of how Approachment was founded is quite the saga! But here are the cliff notes…Jessica started he

Send us a textI think most people would picture wine and barrels as going hand in hand. In this episode we dive in and really look at this important relationship between the cooperage, the barrel, and the juice all the factors you may not realize happen to our favorite beverage. Join us for this fun deep dive!Support the show

Send us a textWe talk about three big buzz words that are being talked aboutOrganic, Biodynamic, Natural WinesWhat are theyWhat do they meanWhat is the one I actually want to drinkAll of this and more answered now!Support the show

Send us a textThe moment you all have been waiting for its time to actually start making the delicious beverage we all love join us now!Support the show

Send us a textAfter the first episode of the grapes growing process its now time to take that grape of the vine and get it to the facility. We talk about the decisions that will get us closer to making that beautiful vino!Support the show

Send us a textGetting back to our roots here Kicking off a new chapter in the duck vine we really are starting from the basic building blocks and what is wine. We start with the grape and the growing process of the grape and the effects that each stage has but also the challenges the vineyards face along the way. As always follow us on social media and check out our Patreon!Support

Send us a textThis episode was brought to you all from questions by the Patreon's so go sign up and submit your own for the next episode!Have you wondered what people mean by the weight of the wine or the body of the wine? This week we talk about varietals and where they fall in weight, dishes that are those weights, and quick ways to discover the weight of a wine if you have never

Send us a textWho is ready for a thirsty thanksgiving?Here tonight we made a wine menu to help make thanksgiving beverages a no brainer, with fun cocktails to start all the way to dessert some wines for it all!WE ARE SO THANKFUL FOR YOU! HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND ALL YOUR LOVED ONES!Support the show

Send us a textThe most popular style of wine in the world but what is it? how do we get the bubbles? What does all these names on the labels mean? We break it all down in this episode so you can know what is what when it comes to the beauty that is sparkling wines!Check out our newly launched patreon to take your wine knowledge even further! Support the show

Send us a textOur first episode in the continental united states and it's not California?!?!Find out how impactful Virginia is when we talk about wine in the United States.Virginia wines represent a broader trend toward valuing authenticity, individuality, and a sense of place in winemaking. It's about appreciating wine as more than just a beverage—it's a narrative, a piece of hi