Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2321 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Jason Haas, second-generation proprietor of Tablas Creek Vineyard in California. They discuss the impact of tariffs on imported wines to the U.S. and explore Jason’s perspective on how these trade policies could affect the domestic wine producers as well. Key takeaways: Navigating market uncertainty, as distributors and importers delay key decisions. The risks and complexities within the U.S. wine distribution system. The looming impact of retaliatory tariffs on international trade. More about the guest: Jason Haas Jason Haas is the second-generation proprietor of Tablas Creek, serving as Partner and General Manager and directing operations there for two decades. In addition to his work at Tablas Creek, Jason has led the boards of directors of both the Rhone Rangers and the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, and is a board member of Free the Grapes and WineAmerica. He is principal author of the Tablas Cr