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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Episode 271
Jean Arnold, owner of Kate Arnold Wines
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 271 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! 🍷 Episode 271 Kate Arnold Wines In this episode, we sit down with Jean Arnold, owner of Kate Arnold Wines to explore a rich tapestry of wine-related topics: 1. Winery Details and Information: Jean shares insights into the vineyards and winemaking process behind Kate Arnold Wines. From California's sunny vineyards to Oregon's lush landscapes and Washington's rich soils, each bottle tells a unique story. 2. Nutrition and Ingredient Labeling: We delve into the importance of transparency in wine labeling. Jean discusses his views on a trending wine world topic. Kim and Mark revisit wine additives for Jeans feedback. 3. Big vs. Small Wineries: Jean talks about corporate and artisanal wineries. He provides a fascinating perspective on the advantages of each approach. 4. Real Oak vs. Fake: We explore oak barrels used to make wine. Jean reveals how Kate Arnold Wines uses oak and how others use additives. Is this good or bad?? 5. Climate Change: Jean discusses the challenges and adaptations faced by vineyards in the changing climate. 6. Engaging Younger Wine Drinkers: Jean shares strategies for enticing younger generations to appreciate and enjoy wine. 7. Talking Pinot Noir: A deep dive into the elegant and complex world of Pinot Noir, including Kate Arnold's offerings from Oregon. Remember, you can find Kate Arnold Wines at [katewines.com](https://www.katewines.com/) Cheers! 🥂🍇 Kim and Mark #franklinma #thewonderfulworldofwine #wine #katearnold
About the Owners
Kate Arnold was raised to appreciate the outdoors. With an old Dutch barn in her backyard and her father being a small and large animal veterinarian, Kate learned from an early age the importance of animals and agriculture. Kate raised sheep throughout her youth, often winning prestigious awards at the Ohio State Fair.
Jean Arnold, Kate’s husband, developed a passion for wine in his early days working in the beverage industry to defray the costs of his master’s research in historic preservation. Jean worked for E&J Gallo Wines for the bulk of his career, selling wine and managing sales and marketing activities in the Carolinas, the Virginias, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Finland, and Germany. Making his departure from E&J Gallo wines, Jean took on a new role with Don Sebastiani & Sons in their sales division, where he learned the national distribution network and created life-long relationships with distributors across the country. After working his way up with Don Sebastinai & Sons, Jean decided to “retire” from the corporate wine world to consult for artisanal wineries and smaller wine-focused distributors while concurrently working with Kate on the creation of Kate Arnold Wines. Kate’s appreciation for the organic way of life along with Jean’s sales and marketing experience in the wine industry was the flame that ignited the idea and ultimate start of Kate Arnold Wines.
Today, Kate and Jean continue to work together to produce wines they are proud to make and proud to drink. Kate’s marketing expertise and unwavering s… Read More
