2 chapters across the catalog
The hosts thank producers who donated between $50 and $100, including Michael Sikora and Chelsea Britain. A donation from Heather Smith in Arkansas leads to a discussion about the state's high-end wineries and its ability to grow five varieties of grapes. Kevin McLaughlin is recognized as the "Archduke of Luna."
Arkansas Wine Regions, Muscadine Grapes and Lichen Indicators
John C. Dvorak explores the wine industry in Arkansas, noting it is one of the few states that grows four distinct types of grapes, including the large Muscadine grape. He discusses the history of wineries in the region and how he identifies potential wine-growing areas by the presence of specific hanging lichen on oak trees.
