Ep. 284: Blending Tradition & Innovation with Juan Muñoz-Oca

About this episode

Juan Muñoz-Oca discusses the blend of tradition and innovation at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and the significance of the Judgement of Paris in Napa Valley's wine history.

Juan Muñoz-Oca, Estates Director & COO for Marchesi Antinori USA, reflects on stewardship, sustainability, and evolving the identity of the iconic Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in the heart of California wine country. He discusses how honoring terroir and embracing innovation shape the winery's elegant, award-winning wines. Juan also shares the many ways they plan to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Judgement of Paris - the landmark tasting that truly elevated Napa Valley wines onto the world stage for the first time - and how that historic moment continues to inspire their winemaking excellence today

People in this episode

Guest: Juan Muñoz-Oca

Topics covered

• wine
• sustainability
• innovation
• terroir
• Napa Valley
• winemaking
• history

Keywords

• Juan Muñoz-Oca
• Marchesi Antinori
• Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
• sustainability
• Judgement of Paris
• Napa Valley
• winemaking
• terroir

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Marchesi Antinori USA, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Places: California

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