Hatch The Future

From Varietals to Variety in Winemaking with Bertony Faustin and Finn Terdal In this episode, Finn Terdal sits down with Oregon winemaker Bertony Faustin. As the owner of Abbey Creek Winery in North Plains, a small town just outside Portland, Bertony currently holds the title of Oregon's first black winemaker.  He aims to change this by diversifying the faces we see when we think of winemaking, as well as the people drinking it. He is currently in production on a documentary called Red, White, and Black.   In this episode you’ll learn:   Personal stories about Bertony and his journey into winemaking Challenges that are commonly encountered in the wine industry Tips and tricks for a diverse set of entrepreneurs in the wine industry The opportunities that are available in Oregon A unique perspective on niche marketing Why education is a key component of his business His plans for Abbey Creek going forward, and why it does not include explosive growth   Links: Abbey Creek Winery Red, White, and Bla