With winemaking jobs in Burgundy, New Zealand and Oregon, Isabelle Meunier’s enological journey schooled her in both Old and New World styles. She started her own label, Lavinea, with fellow vintner Greg Ralston in 2014 to marry the two and begin something completely unique. Senior editor Tim Fish sat down with Meunier to talk about her passion for Pinot Noir, her winemaking influences and more.
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