Native American vintner honors heritage with his wines... |
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Press Democrat, Sept 2023
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“I’m using Coast Miwok names for my wines so that people will actually be forced to speak a language that was considered extinct,” Rob Campbell said. “This is my tiny way of making sure the language lives on anytime I talk about my wine.” |
The Indigenous language on this wine label was almost lost |
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San Francisco Chronicle, May 2023 |
"All four Meyye wines are rich, fruity and bold: The Chardonnay is creamy and toasty, the Pinot Noir dense and dark-fruited. The best of the bunch — and the one Campbell’s been working on the longest — is the Palachchak Zinfandel." |
Rob Campbell - Winemaker |
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Booze Hustle Podcast, April, 2023 |
"In fact his story, [and] his Native acenstors stories are so unique and facinating that I know you will all enjoy hearing about them as well." |
Podcast #526 – Rob Campbell, Founder & Winemaker, Meyye Winery |
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Between the Vines - Interview #526 Feb, 2023 podcast, or YouTube video |
"The actual first winemakers in California were actually Native Americans [...from Baja and Alta California...]..." |