Jebb Dunnuck - Wine Critic

In this episode of "The Taste," Doug Shafer and Andy Dempsey interview Jeb Dunnuck, a well-known wine critic. Jeb shares his unconventional journey from growing up on a farm in Indiana with no exposure to wine, to working as a computer scientist for Lockheed Martin and Ball Aerospace on projects like the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and the Kepler mission. He recounts how a random stop at a wine store sparked his fascination with wine, leading him to start the Rhone Report, which eventually caught the attention of Robert Parker, resulting in him working for The Wine Advocate. Jeb discusses his approach to wine criticism, emphasizing authenticity and helping consumers find wines they'll enjoy, and also touches on his current work at JebDunnuck.com, where he and his team cover wines from around the world. The conversation also explores the challenges and ethics of being a wine critic, the importance of process and organization, and the nuances of tasting and scoring wines.