In this episode, host Billy Galanko talks with Alban Debeaulieu, head winemaker at Abbott Claim, about crafting site-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Oregon’s Yamhill-Carlton and Eola-Amity Hills AVAs. Alban shares how his Burgundian training informs his approach to expressing terroir, why 2019 and 2024 stand out as benchmark vintages, and what early signs suggest about the 2025 growing season. He also previews new high-elevation plantings and multi-clone field blends at Lily Springs, designed to deepen the estate’s expression of place, and invites listeners to experience the cellar-side tastings that define Abbott Claim’s understated authenticity.

Key Topics

• The terroir and vineyard history of Abbott Claim in Yamhill-Carlton
• Expansion to Eola-Amity Hills and the Lily Springs project
• How Burgundian philosophy shapes Oregon winemaking
• Why 2019 and 2024 are standout Oregon vintages
• Early outlook on the 2025 growing season
• High-elevation, multi-clone Pinot Noir and Chardonnay plantings
• Visiting Abbott Claim: tastings by appointment in the cellar

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Vent Wine Podcast
00:19 Welcome to Five Questions
00:44 Meet Ban Dibel of Abbott Claim
00:55 Abbott Claim Vineyards and Varieties
01:19 Unique Wines of Abbott Claim
02:07 Inspiration from Other Wine Regions
02:39 Memorable Vintages
03:31 2025 Growing Season Insights
04:47 Future Plans for Abbott Claim
05:55 Visiting Abbott Claim
06:24 Conclusion

The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.

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In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, host Billy Galanko sits down with Brenna Quigley, geologist and terroir specialist, to explore how what lies beneath the vines shapes what’s in your glass.

Brenna shares her path from UC Santa Barbara to working with mentors like Raj Parr and Seth Kunin, and with producers such as Quintessa, Flowers, and Hirsch. She explains how geology helps wineries understand vineyard character, canopy choices, and grape health. Together they discuss what terroir really means, the ongoing debate around “minerality,” and how soil chemistry, pH, and rock type, from limestone to volcanic, affect the style and texture of wine.

Key Topics:
• How geology shapes terroir, vine health, and flavor across regions
• Minerality vs. salinity and why these terms are often misunderstood
• Limestone, clay, granite, and volcanic soils and their impact on wine structure and acidity
• Vineyard mapping, soil pits, and auger cores in guiding farming and blending decisions

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Vent Wine Podcast
00:23 Meet Brenna Quigley: Geologist and Terroir Specialist
04:12 Starting the Interview with Brenna Quigley
04:45 Brenna's Early Career and Experiences
13:13 Current Vineyard Projects and Techniques
27:29 Comparing Limestone and Diatomaceous Earth
28:10 Geologic Analogies and Misconceptions
28:39 Differences Between Chalk and Limestone
33:31 Understanding Minerality in Wine
37:32 Volcanic Wines and Minerality
40:02 Adapting Vineyards to Soil Types
44:21 Geologic Mapping in Monterey County
45:56 Soil Differences in Wine Regions
48:59 Exciting Vineyard Projects and Podcast

The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.

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In this episode of Five Questions, host Billy Galanko sits down with Brenna Quigley, terroir specialist and host of Roadside Terroir. Brenna brings a unique perspective to the wine world, mapping vineyards through geology, soils, and climate, and connecting those details to the deeper story of wine. In this conversation, she shares her thoughts on farming, natural wine, overlooked California regions, and a personal story that brought her back to the heart of why wine matters.

Key Topics:

• Brenna’s role as a terroir specialist and her work with Roadside Terroir
• Why farming is the most important issue facing the wine world today
• The untapped potential of Monterey County and San Luis Obispo’s Slow Coast
• Thoughts on natural wine and holding quality to a high standard
• A powerful wine moment after becoming a mother—and the bottle that reconnected her to wine

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Introduction to Vent Wine Podcast
• 00:19 – Welcome to Five Questions
• 00:44 – Meet Brenna Quigley
• 00:52 – Role in the Wine Industry
• 01:17 – Most Important Issue in Wine
• 02:12 – Underrated Wine Regions
• 02:50 – Disliked Wine Trends
• 03:33 – Memorable Wine Experience
• 05:21 – Conclusion

The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email Billy@thewinepod.com.

Cheers!