Viticulture, Wine Making, & Karaoke w/ Field Recordings’ Andrew Jones

Viticulture, Wine Making, & Karaoke w/ Field Recordings’ Andrew Jones

Author: BLISTER April 30, 2025 Duration: 1:17:45

Andrew Jones didn’t set out to make wine. Instead, he spent decades planting vines for other people — some of the biggest names in California (e.g., Beckstoffer). But along the way, Andrew started stockpiling stories — and grapes — and what began as a side project turned into Field Recordings, a brand known for bending rules and bottling attitude. The brand has since been featured in Wine Enthusiast, on Vinepair, and in the New York Times, growing into one of the most talked-about labels in the country. In this episode, Andrew talks with Eli Brown and Jonathan Ellsworth about nursery hustle, breaking the rules, and why wine should be fun, not fussy. We also talk about boxed wine, baseball card philosophy, and Andrew fires off some of the sharpest wine one-liners we’ve ever heard.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Intro to California Winemaking (2:26)

From Football to Farming (4:44)

Transition from Nursery to Winemaking (6:22)

The Birth of Field Recordings (12:50)

Terroir & Storytelling (14:12)

Nurseries & Vines (22:21)

Economics of Wine Pricing (26:07)

Field Recordings: Quality & Accessibility (27:24)

Finding Unique Properties for Winemaking (29:44)

Making Wine Enjoyable for Everyone (42:12)

Understanding Wine Pricing (47:31)

Navigating the Wine Aisle: Tips for Beginners (48:11)

Quality Control, Ingredients, & Additives (51:45)

The Natural Wine Movement (58:27)

Future Trends? (58:32)

Andrew’s Recommendations: New Varietals (1:04:35)

“Topped-Up” Wines (1:14:31)

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There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when someone has dedicated their life to making something tangible, driven by obsession over details most of us overlook. CRAFTED, from BLISTER, is built on those conversations. Each episode moves beyond a simple product review to explore the entire ecosystem of creation, whether the subject is a meticulously roasted coffee, a complex whiskey, a precision timepiece, or a bold new wine. You'll hear directly from the individuals who define these fields-brewers, distillers, founders, and artisans who started their ventures not because it was easy, but because they couldn't imagine doing anything else. This podcast digs into the raw materials, the failed experiments, the business risks taken on a principle, and the quiet triumphs that happen long before a product reaches a shelf. It’s about the philosophy embedded in the process as much as the technical skill. Tuning in feels less like listening to an interview and more like pulling up a stool in a workshop or a tasting room, offering an intimate look at the patience, setbacks, and unwavering standards that transform a simple idea into a crafted object. The stories are specific, but the themes of creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit are universal, connecting anyone who appreciates the depth behind a well-made thing.
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