RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_c53a49f4-579a-471c-916a-0cdc096d6a3d -- Rendered At Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:24:17 +0000 Crushin' It! https://redcircle.com/shows/crushin-it en-US All rights reserved. Wine tasting adventures in the Willamette Valley. Sarah Breyer, Carly Humphreys Come along as we taste our way through Oregon's Willamette Valley. We're not wine experts, but we know people who are! Hear stories about the wines, the places, and the people...the perfect excuse to raise a glass! c53a49f4-579a-471c-916a-0cdc096d6a3d Come along as we taste our way through Oregon's Willamette Valley. We're not wine experts, but we know people who are! Hear stories about the wines, the places, and the people...the perfect excuse to raise a glass!

]]> episodic no Sarah Breyer, Carly Humphreys crushinitwv@gmail.com true full Episode 11: Brooks Wine (or....drink like Obama!) Episode 11: Brooks Wine (or....drink like Obama!) 11 1 Sarah Breyer, Carly Humphreys April Abate, Director of Business Development & Education, takes us through a flight of Pinot noir and Riesling while sharing the stories that make Brooks a favorite spot for so many. The story of Jimi Brooks is one showcasing the collaboration of the Willamette Valley wine community. His legacy continues with decisions still being made with his vision in mind - from the wines and labels, to the farming practices and winemaking approach. You'll soon see why the Ouroboros is the perfect symbol of the Brooks philosophy.

Peace * Bread * Land * Wine

brookswine.com

@brookswinery

@crushinitpodcast


***CORRECTION to terms used for second fermentation: "Tirage" is the sweet wine/juice and yeast combo as well as the length of time the wine rests on the lees. "Dosage" is the sweetening agent added when the dead lees are removed to sweeten the final sparkling product (which is not added at Brooks.) 



]]> <p>April Abate, Director of Business Development &amp; Education, takes us through a flight of Pinot noir and Riesling while sharing the stories that make Brooks a favorite spot for so many. The story of Jimi Brooks is one showcasing the collaboration of the Willamette Valley wine community. His legacy continues with decisions still being made with his vision in mind - from the wines and labels, to the farming practices and winemaking approach. You&#39;ll soon see why the Ouroboros is the perfect symbol of the Brooks philosophy.</p><p>Peace * Bread * Land * Wine</p><p>brookswine.com</p><p>@brookswinery</p><p>@crushinitpodcast</p><p><br></p><p><span>***CORRECTION to terms used for second fermentation: &#34;Tirage&#34; is the sweet wine/juice and yeast combo as well as the length of time the wine rests on the lees. &#34;Dosage&#34; is the sweetening agent added when the dead lees are removed to sweeten the final sparkling product (which is not added at Brooks.) </span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> fc9028d4-beb5-43e5-b00b-1054152e9699 https://redcircle.com/shows/c53a49f4-579a-471c-916a-0cdc096d6a3d/episodes/6c98c8c7-d837-4873-ba62-24479a663705 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000 5479 true full Episode 10: Nomen Wines (or....bye, haters!) Episode 10: Nomen Wines (or....bye, haters!) 10 1 Sarah Breyer, Carly Humphreys Meet two of the women behind Nomen Wine - Brigid and Moira O'Reilly. The sisters give us insight into their philosophy of focusing on sustainability without sacrificing quality. Putting the Nomen wines into PET bottles is part of the genius behind this wine company that is challenging norms in the (sometimes) boring wine industry. When people tell them "this is how we've always done it", they will ask "But WHY??". Join us as we learn about the research they've gathered and the challenges they faced while starting a wine company during a pandemic. Enjoy beautiful, affordable, approachable wines that are perfect for 97% of people. (Spoiler alert: plastic is fantastic!)

Grand Opening: April 4th from 10-4!


nomenwine.com

@nomenwine

@distaffwine


@crushinpodcast

]]> <p>Meet two of the women behind <strong>Nomen Wine</strong> - Brigid and Moira O&#39;Reilly. The sisters give us insight into their philosophy of focusing on sustainability without sacrificing quality. Putting the Nomen wines into PET bottles is part of the genius behind this wine company that is challenging norms in the (sometimes) boring wine industry. When people tell them &#34;this is how we&#39;ve always done it&#34;, they will ask &#34;But WHY??&#34;. Join us as we learn about the research they&#39;ve gathered and the challenges they faced while starting a wine company during a pandemic. Enjoy beautiful, affordable, approachable wines that are perfect for 97% of people. (Spoiler alert: plastic is fantastic!)</p><p><strong>Grand Opening: April 4th from 10-4!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>nomenwine.com</p><p>@nomenwine</p><p>@distaffwine</p><p><br></p><p>@crushinpodcast</p> 1c6e377e-91cd-45b1-bc13-15d2cbf5c565 https://redcircle.com/shows/c53a49f4-579a-471c-916a-0cdc096d6a3d/episodes/10087528-4d81-4d56-8984-da0033cfd91a Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000 4355 true full Episode 9: Alumbra Cellars (or....here I am YouTubing, right?) Episode 9: Alumbra Cellars (or....here I am YouTubing, right?) 9 1 Sarah Breyer, Carly Humphreys When Elena Rodriguez returned to Dayton, Oregon to help out with the vineyard her father had planted, she took on hard work, sleepless nights, and continuous self-education. Along the way, the universe put people in her path who believed in her (until she did, too!) - and Alumbra Cellars was launched in 2019. Elena has used her life perspective to create a winery that approaches the work with an intention and a purpose. This includes the passion she brings to AHIVOY, a non-profit organization created to bring the power of education to the vineyard stewards of the Willamette Valley. Join us to hear how it all happened and her vision for the future!

alumbracellars.com

@alumbra.oregon

ahivoyoregon.org

@crushinitpodcast


]]> <p>When Elena Rodriguez returned to Dayton, Oregon to help out with the vineyard her father had planted, she took on hard work, sleepless nights, and continuous self-education. Along the way, the universe put people in her path who believed in her (until she did, too!) - and Alumbra Cellars was launched in 2019. Elena has used her life perspective to create a winery that approaches the work with an intention and a purpose. This includes the passion she brings to AHIVOY, a non-profit organization created to bring the power of education to the vineyard stewards of the Willamette Valley. Join us to hear how it all happened and her vision for the future!</p><p>alumbracellars.com</p><p>@alumbra.oregon</p><p>ahivoyoregon.org</p><p>@crushinitpodcast</p><p><br></p> 69a6e97c-c7b9-4f70-85d4-7127263ca495 https://redcircle.com/shows/c53a49f4-579a-471c-916a-0cdc096d6a3d/episodes/fa8f75ac-f838-4e3d-b0f5-203cae020ca2 Sat, 20 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000 3921 true full Episode 8: Marshall Davis Wine (or...the male version of us!) Episode 8: Marshall Davis Wine (or...the male version of us!) 8 1 Sarah Breyer, Carly Humphreys At Marshall Davis, we meet the brothers behind the wine. Sean and Ryan love to tell a good story and hope the wines do, too. Seeing grapes as the ultimate medium, they allow each vineyard to express itself...which lets each wine capture a story of time, place and people. Since 2011, they have worked with passion and creativity to build their brand from the ground up - with a focus on fun and approachability. They invite you to come hang out with them in Carlton, Oregon and see how sometimes the best things just happen.

marshalldaviswine.com

@marshalldaviswine

Find them on YouTube!

@crushinitpodcast

]]> <p>At <strong>Marshall Davis</strong>, we meet the brothers behind the wine. Sean and Ryan love to tell a good story and hope the wines do, too. Seeing grapes as the ultimate medium, they allow each vineyard to express itself...which lets each wine <strong>capture a story of time, place and people.</strong> Since 2011, they have worked with passion and creativity to build their brand from the ground up - with a focus on fun and approachability. They invite you to come hang out with them in Carlton, Oregon and see how sometimes the best things <em>just happen</em>.</p><p><strong>marshalldaviswine.com</strong></p><p><strong>@marshalldaviswine</strong></p><p><strong>Find them on YouTube!</strong></p><p><strong>@crushinitpodcast</strong> </p> b9362c64-b5f7-4890-a695-6e4b7cfff5a3 https://redcircle.com/shows/c53a49f4-579a-471c-916a-0cdc096d6a3d/episodes/7dbb9f67-b923-4428-b966-eb9ecac315ed Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000 4350 true bonus Study Session 2: Wine Closures (ft. winemaker Thomas Houseman) Study Session 2: Wine Closures (ft. winemaker Thomas Houseman) Sarah Breyer, Carly Humphreys Thomas shares some life lessons with us:

1) Either you're a New Yorker, or you're not

2) If you don't give a shit, you don't give a shit (at $8 or $80)

3) There's no "right" way to make wine, AND no "right" bottle closure


Hear his thoughts on corks and screw caps - and how a marketing campaign has distracted us all from the real issue no one is talking about.


Interview date: February 2, 2021

@crushinitpodcast

]]> <p>Thomas shares some life lessons with us:</p><p>1) Either you&#39;re a New Yorker, or you&#39;re not</p><p>2) If you don&#39;t give a shit, you don&#39;t give a shit (at $8 or $80)</p><p>3) There&#39;s no &#34;right&#34; way to make wine, AND no &#34;right&#34; bottle closure</p><p><br></p><p>Hear his thoughts on corks and screw caps - and how a marketing campaign has distracted us all from the real issue no one is talking about.</p><p><br></p><p>Interview date: February 2, 2021</p><p>@crushinitpodcast</p> 6a764d4a-ed0d-414c-a25c-bd5de06ca3a7 https://redcircle.com/shows/c53a49f4-579a-471c-916a-0cdc096d6a3d/episodes/8bd226e6-425e-4971-bf0b-153e6a63fc17 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000 2830 true full Episode 7: Maysara Winery (or....he's a total fanboy!) Episode 7: Maysara Winery (or....he's a total fanboy!) 7 1 Sarah Breyer, Carly Humphreys We venture out to the McMinnville AVA to experience the cave life with Dominic Allen. The McMinnville native shares the vision behind Maysara Winery, and how he fell in love with everything that goes into a bottle. Hear the story of the Momtazis - Persian immigrants who created a biodynamic farm, beautiful wines, and a legacy for their children. Tinoosh!


@masarawinery

maysara.com


@crushinitpodcast

]]> <p>We venture out to the McMinnville AVA to experience the cave life with Dominic Allen. The McMinnville native shares the vision behind <strong>Maysara Winery</strong>, and how he fell in love with everything that goes into a bottle. Hear the story of the Momtazis - Persian immigrants who created a biodynamic farm, beautiful wines, and a legacy for their children. <strong><em>Tinoosh!</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>@masarawinery</p><p>maysara.com</p><p><br></p><p>@crushinitpodcast</p> 2abf3458-1fc9-48ff-89ca-cc5ae90f9bd6 https://redcircle.com/shows/c53a49f4-579a-471c-916a-0cdc096d6a3d/episodes/53773538-baf5-42fd-95ef-9474170431db Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:43:26 +0000 4520 true full Episode 6: Abbott Claim Winery (or....the "Champagne Handshake") Episode 6: Abbott Claim Winery (or....the "Champagne Handshake") 6 1 Sarah Breyer, Carly Humphreys At Abbott Claim, everyone is a VIP! Andrew Dirks rolled out the red carpet and shared his hospitality philosophy with us. Hear about his amazing ability to make moves when an opportunity arises, and why you'll want to visit Abbott Claim again and again.

abbottclaim.com

#abbottclaim

@andrew.dirks

]]> <p>At Abbott Claim, everyone is a VIP! Andrew Dirks rolled out the red carpet and shared his hospitality philosophy with us. Hear about his amazing ability to make moves when an opportunity arises, and why you&#39;ll want to visit Abbott Claim again and again.</p><p>abbottclaim.com</p><p>#abbottclaim</p><p>@andrew.dirks</p> 5631c23e-d884-44f5-929e-443d2c4583d4 https://redcircle.com/shows/c53a49f4-579a-471c-916a-0cdc096d6a3d/episodes/dad5f8f6-12cf-498c-8ab0-fd52b20c4531 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:47:07 +0000 4246 true full Episode 5: Abbey Road Farm (or....I can smash this whole bottle) Episode 5: Abbey Road Farm (or....I can smash this whole bottle) 5 1 Sarah Breyer, Carly Humphreys Take a break from the news and come on down to the farm! Hear from Luk Wylde about winemaking at Abbey Road, how his love of good wine started him on a long con, and how a co-op is the perfect place for him. Featuring murder, intrigue, animals with jobs and a very photogenic alpaca...

abbeyroadfarm.com

@abbeyroadfarm

]]> <p>Take a break from the news and come on down to the farm! Hear from Luk Wylde about winemaking at Abbey Road, how his love of good wine started him on a long con, and how a co-op is the perfect place for him. Featuring murder, intrigue, animals with jobs and a very photogenic alpaca...</p><p>abbeyroadfarm.com</p><p>@abbeyroadfarm</p> 0b1aeb0d-5a1b-4c39-b20b-64c2f8d72bc3 https://redcircle.com/shows/c53a49f4-579a-471c-916a-0cdc096d6a3d/episodes/5e887d56-7585-491c-93b4-85f5e9661930 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000 3565 true full Episode 4: Beacon Hill Winery (or....what up, Dawghouse!) Episode 4: Beacon Hill Winery (or....what up, Dawghouse!) 4 1 Sarah Breyer, Carly Humphreys Merry Christmas! After a festive intro, join us for a tasting Under the Yamhill Sun at Beacon Hill Winery. Hear about a beautiful wedding venue, vineyard cabins, and a story of how dinner with a Romanian architect can end with owning a winery.

]]> <p>Merry Christmas! After a festive intro, join us for a tasting Under the Yamhill Sun at Beacon Hill Winery. Hear about a beautiful wedding venue, vineyard cabins, and a story of how dinner with a Romanian architect can end with owning a winery.</p> 046c8689-0350-46c2-bd63-c3318ae50f2d https://redcircle.com/shows/c53a49f4-579a-471c-916a-0cdc096d6a3d/episodes/276063c4-d18f-4a43-a6ec-a2ca387f1285 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000 4406 true bonus Study Session 1: Wildfires & water resources in a changing climate (featuring Dr. Erin Upton) Study Session 1: Wildfires & water resources in a changing climate (featuring Dr. Erin Upton) 4 1 Sarah Breyer, Carly Humphreys Join us for a conversation with social scientist, Dr. Erin Upton. We talk wombats, "Global Weirding", and what it all means for your favorite wine region.

]]> <p>Join us for a conversation with social scientist, Dr. Erin Upton. We talk wombats, &#34;Global Weirding&#34;, and what it all means for your favorite wine region.</p> 67018e6d-9631-470e-a4e5-2d4e0a44f5de https://redcircle.com/shows/c53a49f4-579a-471c-916a-0cdc096d6a3d/episodes/669aa60a-03cc-4a27-8352-d450396eacaa Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000 2928 true full Episode 3: White Rose Estate (or....a Hobbit Hug) Episode 3: White Rose Estate (or....a Hobbit Hug) 3 1 Sarah Breyer, Carly Humphreys We visit White Rose Estate in the OG neighborhood of the Dundee Hills. Join us as we talk with winemaker Tresider Burns about whole cluster wines, the Guillen family, the roller-coaster of 2020, and everything in between!

]]> <p>We visit White Rose Estate in the OG neighborhood of the Dundee Hills. Join us as we talk with winemaker Tresider Burns about whole cluster wines, the Guillen family, the roller-coaster of 2020, and everything in between!</p> 02d66716-0a8b-44ff-8a3c-f3290ab20509 https://redcircle.com/shows/c53a49f4-579a-471c-916a-0cdc096d6a3d/episodes/631cc43e-e587-4118-af59-a778b7910738 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000 4803 true full Episode 2: Siltstone Wines (or...send me a calf pic) Episode 2: Siltstone Wines (or...send me a calf pic) 2 1 Sarah Breyer, Carly Humphreys Come taste with us at Siltstone Wines - a true family winery in the Willamette Valley. Hear about the Myers family, learn a little about AVAs, and - of course - share some wine stories!

]]> <p>Come taste with us at Siltstone Wines - a true family winery in the Willamette Valley. Hear about the Myers family, learn a little about AVAs, and - of course - share some wine stories!</p> 7f157678-e9d1-4133-bcf8-80a14c27f537 https://redcircle.com/shows/c53a49f4-579a-471c-916a-0cdc096d6a3d/episodes/5dfe8b5f-ce8e-4b73-9134-94ea1aa8cfab Fri, 13 Nov 2020 14:24:13 +0000 3884 true full Episode 1: Anne Amie Vineyards (or....the French Kiss) Episode 1: Anne Amie Vineyards (or....the French Kiss) 1 1 Sarah Breyer, Carly Humphreys In our first episode, we visit Anne Amie Vineyards - the place where it all began!

]]> <p>In our first episode, we visit Anne Amie Vineyards - the place where it all began!</p> 7e0750c9-c737-481f-9ab2-0c6721f3dc62 https://redcircle.com/shows/c53a49f4-579a-471c-916a-0cdc096d6a3d/episodes/4a27d0d8-3108-42e0-b360-981ccbebaa8c Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:20:36 +0000 3278 true