Today's conversation features Steven Thompson of Analemma Wines in Mosier on the Oregon side of the Columbia Gorge.

Hearing his origin story we get a sense of both his deeper motivations and twists and turns on the way. But as you will hear, I believe to break through the noise more effectively they need something much sharper.

And listening back to this episode I really love what we discovered together and based on my own experience of visiting Analemma I think my proposed Analemma Winery Fingerprint can be a powerful tool for more efficient customer outreach and engagement.

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GUEST CONTACT: Steven Thompson, Analemma Wines

https://www.analemmawines.com

Date recorded: 6 November 2025

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https://www.interpretingwine.com/594 - Steven Thompson, Analemma Wines

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Brick House should be a familiar name, not just because of their stellar wines, but because Brick House founder Doug Tunnell is a two-time Interpreting Wine guest.

With Savannah having now taken the reins of the operation there is naturally a period of adaptation. A fascinating time to reflect on what made the brand so successful in the first place and what it aspires to be going forward.

I really love what we discovered together in this episode and how the Winery Fingerprint model accurately and meaningfully captures their story.

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GUEST CONTACT: Savannah Mills, Winemaker at Brick House Vineyards

https://www.brickhousewines.com

Date recorded: 6 November 2025

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https://www.interpretingwine.com/593 - Savannah Mills, Winemaker at Brick House Vineyards

We close out the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Maryam Ahmed, Maryam + Company

The Mosaic of Wine intro

Maryam Ahmed Origin Story - Hospitality focus, Creating a wine brand

Culture - Storytelling development and allowing consumers to participate in the story

Expertise x Challenge - Seeking challenge and having values challenged over time

Service - Field Blends, Challenging the storytelling narrative in regions, Lodi edition

Purpose - Teaching

Contact Details and Outro

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GUEST CONTACT: Maryam Ahmed, Maryam + Company

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Date recorded: 28 April 2025

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We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Raimonds Tomsons

The Mosaic of Wine intro

Raimonds Tomsons Origin Story - Soviet Union

Culture - Baltics success in sommelier competitions

Expertise - WSET Diploma studies, Training sessions

Challenge - Input needed to acquire wine knowledge

Service - Giving back to sommelier community, Incremental feedback

Purpose - Big Goals and Ambitions

Contact Details and Outro

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GUEST CONTACT: Raimonds Tomsons

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Date recorded: 26 April 2025

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We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Amelia Jukes

Amelia Jukes Origin Story - Discovering wine and a love for Australia, Hallowed Ground

Culture - Events to successfully bridge the gap to Australia

Expertise - Standing out in the crowded London event scene,

Challenge - Changing misconceptions about Australia, Undervalued Australian Fine Wines, Domestic Market vs Export?

Service - State by State Tasting 5 year perspective, Tasting Feedback and Influence

Purpose - Conversations between winemakers

Contact Details and Outro

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GUEST CONTACT: Amelia Jukes

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Next Generation Grenache tasting - 28 April 2025

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/next-generation-grenache-the-new-wave-of-premium-australian-grenache-tickets-1289586340459

State By State Chardonnay - 11 Jun 2025

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/state-by-state-chardonnay-a-five-year-perspective-tickets-1320852137299

Date recorded: 22 April 2025

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We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Giles Cooke MW, Thistledown Wines

The Mosaic of Wine intro

Giles Cooke MW Origin Story - High-level overview, WSET Diploma scholarships, Influence of Spain and Australia

Culture - Past marketing messages from Australia, Dwindling routes to market, Consumer mindset

Challenge - Australia losing ground and using outdated marketed channels

Service - Thistledown story

Purpose - Storytelling and brand development across the miles

Contact Details and Outro - 28th April Next Generation Grenache Tasting, 30th April Deep Down Under

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GUEST CONTACT: Giles Cooke MW, Thistledown Wines

https://www.thistledownwines.com

Next Generation Grenache tasting: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/next-generation-grenache-the-new-wave-of-premium-australian-grenache-tickets-1289586340459

Deep Down Under tasting:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deep-down-under-2025-registration-1109137232319

Date recorded: 2 Apr 2025

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We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Matt Deller, CEO, Wirra Wirra and Ashton Hills

Matt Deller Origin Story and Culture - Early mentors, Commercialisation focus in New Zealand, US and Australia

Expertise - Wirra Wirra deep dive, Customer segmentation and End need states, Translating the McLaren Vale story

Challenge - Connection and Communication with new drinkers

Service - Learnings from other categories, Wine club and events, Understanding your strengths, Communication channels

Purpose - Australia opportunities for media storytelling, Unpacking the diversity of Australian wine

Contact Details and Outro

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GUEST CONTACT: Matt Deller, CEO, Wirra Wirra and Ashton Hills

https://www.wirrawirra.com

Grenache tasting: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/next-generation-grenache-the-new-wave-of-premium-australian-grenache-tickets-1289586340459?aff=oddtdtcreator

Date recorded: 2 April 2025

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We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Rachel Clawson, Barrel Room Media

(00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

(00:01:30) Rachel Clawson Origin Story - Transition from Finance to Wine Industry, Barrel Room Media,

(00:01:30) Culture and Expertise- Athletics and Fitness influence, Wine Learning Opportunities, Washington and Oregon winemaking communities, Collaboration over Competition

(00:01:30) Challenge - Career path change following athletics injuries, Rural upbringing

(00:01:30) Service - Barrel Room Media creative agency deep dive, Avatar specificity and positioning, Generations in wine, Ideal clients, Rachel vlogging and outside influences, Podcasting and audio

(00:01:30) Contact Details and Outro

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GUEST CONTACT: Rachel Clawson, Barrel Room Media

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Date recorded: 31 Mar 2025

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