E7. Charlottesville Living - Jake Bushing

What happens when you take a farmer from Minnesota and introduce him to Virginia wine? You get Jake Bushing—one of the most respected wine consultants in Virginia! 🍇

Jake shares his journey from growing up on a farm in Minnesota, running away with a band, and eventually finding his way to Virginia wine country in 1997. With over 26 years in the industry, Jake has done it all—from vineyard management and winemaking to helping build multiple wineries from the ground up.

In this interview, we dive into:
✅ His journey from farming to winemaking
✅ The story behind his F8 wine and private label
✅ How he helps new vineyard owners grow great grapes and build successful wineries
✅ The launch of an independent winemaker incubator at Eastwood Winery (coming in 2025)
✅ His Virginia Wine Collective and how you can join the club! 🍷

We also have some fun with rapid-fire questions, including:
🥋 The skill he’d love to master (hint: it involves swords!)
💸 What he’d likely be arrested for (his answer is hilarious!)
🍆 The vegetable he identifies with the most (and why)

If you love wine, Virginia vineyards, or are curious about the industry, you don’t want to miss this!

🔗 Find Jake’s wines & join the wine club: JakeBushingWines.com
📍 Grab a bottle in Charlottesville: Available at Eastwood Winery and select wine shops
🎬 Thinking of moving to Charlottesville? Let’s chat!

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