Blair Guthrie is the winemaker for Stewart Cellars, Slingshot Wines, and Guthrie Family Wines in Napa Valley.

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Born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand, Blair began his studies in Graphic Design, before realizing wine was his true passion and calling. He returned to school, earning a post-graduate degree in Oenology and Viticulture then followed his heart to California to become a harvest intern at Paul Hobbs’s Crossbarn. Little did he know his heart would not only lead him to wine, but would also lead him to the love of his life, Caroline Stewart.

Both adventurous spirits, they moved to South Australia, where Blair was assistant winemaker at BK Wines. Once their adventurous spirits were satiated, they returned to California to settle down and focus on Stewart Cellars and raising their family.

I met up with Blair at the Stewart Cellars tasting room in Yountville, which I highly recommend you visit, especially if you are able to do a library tasting in what they call their Nomad Room. It is a gorgeously designed space with art on the walls, dark leather furniture, and books galore that range from coffee table books about the designer Tom Ford to old copies of Hemingway. It is a room that has so much life, so many stories. A place where you can go to relax and enjoy some beautiful Napa wines. If you can’t stop by, take a look at the space at StewartCellars.com

In this episode, Blair and I chat about his story and how he got into wine as a Kiwi in New Zealand to came to Napa, working with the amazing winemaker, Paul Hobbs, and how he approaches making wines at price points ranging from $16 to $175 per bottle. We also dig into the artistry of winemaking, some of the science behind it all, and most importantly, throughout the episode Blair and I taste through eleven plus wines, which he gives insight as to how he made them, the tasting notes on them, and all of the little details that go into making fantastic Napa wines.

In this episode we mention… 
Guthrie Family Wines 
Stewart Cellars 
Slingshot Wines 
Hollis Wines 
The Nomad Room at Stewart Cellars 
Brendon Keys, BK Wines 
Michael Gross 
Paul Hobbs, Consulting Winemaker 
Chad Stock of Craft Wine Co. 
Sandlands Wines 
Jolie Laide Wines 
Wind Gap Old Vine Grenache 
Ridge Vineyards

Wines We Tasted… 
2014 Guthrie Family Wines, Bellbird, Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay 
2014 Stewart Cellars, Chardonnay Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay 
2016 Stewart Cellars, Sonoma Mountain, Rosé of Pinot Gris & Pinot Noir 
2016 Stewart Cellars, Carneros Sauvignon Blanc 
2015 Guthrie Family Wines, Chateau Guthrie, Napa Valley GSM 
2014 Stewart Cellars, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 
2016 Slingshot Wines, North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 
2014 Guthrie Family Wines, Archival, Petite Sirah 
2013 Stewart Cellars, Napa Valley Merlot 
2014 Hollis Wines, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

FOLLOW BLAIR ON…
STEWART CELLARS WEBSITE
GUTHRIE FAMILY WINES WEBSITE
STEWART CELLARS INSTAGRAM
GUTHRIE FAMILY WINES INSTAGRAM

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