Tegan Passalacqua of Turley and Sandlands
Jul 15, 2026
"I love the Europeans for believing that their wines can't be emulated, but if that's a truth, Americans need to have that too. Zinfandel is the one grape that California does better than anywhere else in the world. And I'm proud to say that just as a Burgundian should be able to say that about Pinot Noir." – Tegan Passalacqua …
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AI GeneratedThis episode of *Skernick Unfiltered* features winemaker Tegan Pascallacqua, who discusses the preservation of California's viticultural history. The conversation explores the cultural significance of Zinfandel, the importance of protecting old-vine vineyards from urban development, and the intersection of geology, heritage, and the communal joy of sharing wine.