Booker Vineyard - Hilary Graves

Booker Vineyard - Hilary Graves

Author: DKPS Media July 1, 2026 Duration: 39:16
What does it take to become one of California's most respected winegrowers—and the first woman ever named Grape Grower of the Year in San Luis Obispo County?

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Hilary Graves, a pioneering winegrower, winemaker, educator, and sustainability advocate whose journey into the wine world was anything but conventional.From an unexpected beginning as a librarian to managing some of California's most prestigious vineyards, Hilary shares how passion, curiosity, and perseverance led her to a career dedicated to producing exceptional grapes while protecting the environment for future generations.

We explore her philosophy of letting the vineyard speak for itself, the importance of regenerative organic farming, and how innovative viticulture can play a vital role in fighting climate change. Hilary also takes us behind the scenes of Booker Vineyard's transformation into a Regenerative Organic Certified® estate and explains why healthy soils are the foundation of extraordinary wines.Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a grower, a sustainability champion, or simply love hearing stories of people who have transformed an industry, this conversation is filled with insight, inspiration, and a fresh perspective on the future of wine.Join us for an unforgettable discussion with one of the most influential voices in modern viticulture.

Crossing the Atlantic from its original home, Wine Soundtrack-USA brings a deeply personal format to American listeners. This podcast, produced by DKPS Media, sits at a unique intersection where the arts of storytelling and winemaking converge. Instead of tasting notes or vintage charts, each episode is built around a candid conversation where a wine producer answers thirty questions. That framework reveals the person behind the label-their history, their philosophy, and the daily realities of running a vineyard. You’ll hear the unscripted hopes and challenges that define a vintage long before the bottle is ever opened. It’s about the landscape, the family decisions, and the quiet moments in the cellar that most never get to witness. Originally launched in Italy in 2017, this series has built a reputation for intimacy, and its U.S. launch extends that same thoughtful inquiry to American soil. For anyone curious about what it truly means to craft wine, this podcast offers a direct line to the source. The conversations are less an interview and more an invitation to listen in on a story that’s been years in the making, one that gives context and character to every glass. It’s for those who believe the best part of wine is the human connection it represents.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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