The Fizz
A newsletter about the history and present of American winemaking, and the impact wine has on our world and its future, featuring interviews with winemakers, farmers, importers, shop owners, and everyone in between.
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The Fizz #95: Drew Baker of Old Westminster is never planting another vinifera vine again (opens the original)
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For this issue of The Fizz, I spent time with Drew Baker, co-owner of Old Westminster Winery in Carroll County, Maryland. Drew and his two sisters, Lisa Hinton and Ashli Johnson run a vineyard and winery focused on regenerative practices in a wine region known for fungal and climate-related pressure. Humidity, rain, frost, pests—navigating these regional pressures with a focus on the health of soil, fruit, and human has been a fixture of the Old Westminster mission. In this issue, Drew spoke to
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