Ep 593: Savannah Mills, Winemaker at Brick House Vineyards, Winery Fingerprint Series
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Brick House should be a familiar name, not just because of their stellar wines, but because Brick House founder Doug Tunnell is a two-time Interpreting Wine guest.
With Savannah having now taken the reins of the operation there is naturally a period of adaptation. A fascinating time to reflect on what made the brand so successful in the first place and what it aspires to be going forward.
I really love what we discovered together in this episode and how the Winery Fingerprint model accurately and meaningfully captures their story.
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/593
If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌
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GUEST CONTACT: Savannah Mills, Winemaker at Brick House Vineyards
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Date recorded: 6 November 2025
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