Guide to Wine Podcast: Episode 76

From Virginia wine to Burgundy wine w/ Hanna & Michael Shaps (Part 1)​

Air Date: Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

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What is it like to master winemaking in both the historic vineyards of Burgundy and the dynamic terroir of Virginia?

That’s exactly what today's guest, Michael Shaps, has done. Shaps and his daughter, Hanna, are navigating French wine traditions and pioneering diverse varietals in Virginia. 

Maison Shaps is a french-american winery that currently owns four hectares in the Côte de Beaune. Founded by Michael Shaps after his studies at the Lycée Viticole de Beaune, Maison Shaps focuses on making low-intervention wines. Currently managed by Hanna Shaps, Michael's daughter, Maison Shaps produces between 25 and 30,000 bottles each year. Michael also owns a winery in Virginia where he is considered one of the key figures in the modern Virginia wine industry. 

In addition to Burgundy traditions and extreme climate changes in Virginia, Michael dives into his excitement around the creativity and innovation of Virginian wine. Hanna shares how she is leading the way in Burgundy with enhanced tasting experiences.

So, if you are ready to learn about the intricacies of Virginia and Burgundy wine production and how Hanna and Michael Shaps are at the forefront of the winemaking industry, press play!

Connect with Hannah and Michael:
Burgundy Website: https://www.maisonshaps.com/​
Virginia Website: https://www.virginiawineworks.com/​

Episode Highlights:

• Meet Hanna and Michale Shaps of Maison Shaps
• Background and growth in the Virginia wine industry
• How Michael Shaps got into winemaking in Burgundy as an American
• Similarities between their region in Burgundy and Virginia
• Differences between their region in Burgundy and Virginia
• Virginia’s extreme weather conditions and the impact on grape growing
• Michael Shaps wine making and philosophy
• Wine tasting in the US vs in France
• Their Virginia wine business model vs their Burgundy business model

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