Cru Podcast Feature Interview: “Understanding and Interpreting a Vineyard with Alan Viader”

Alan Viader is the second generation winemaker and Director of Operations for Viader Vineyards & Winery in Napa. In this episode, Alan shares with us the story behind his family’s estate on Howell Mountain, how his mother used dynamite to move rock in order to plant the vineyard all while raising three kids, and how working with winemakers in Argentina, Alan realized that he wanted to become a winemaker. We then get into the viticultural and winemaking practices used at Viader. From trellising to blending, Alan gives us some insight into the science and art into how Viader wines are made.