Scot Bilbro of Marietta Cellars: Ep. 167

Shop the Marietta wines: https://www.winex.com/marietta.html Marietta Cellars has spent nearly five decades proving that great California wine doesn’t have to come with a luxury price tag. In this conversation, Kyle sits down with second-generation winemaker Scot Bilbro to explore the philosophy his father Chris established in 1978, the surprising artistry behind the legendary Old Vine Red, and the family’s commitment to historic vineyards and long-standing grower relationships. The conversation culminates with the remarkable McDowell Valley property, home to ancient field blends and what Scot describes as the oldest known planting of Syrah in California, dating to 1918. It’s a conversation about family, authenticity, old vines, and a winery that has spent 45 years following its own path while remaining one of California wine’s great value stories.