Phil Asmundson's guest appearances

Phil Asmundson

The Vines of Mendoza: Adventures in Winemaking

The Natural Curiosity Project

Michael Evans

Richard Nelson

Michael Simon

Gregor Mendel

Bob Dean

Phil Brown

Tim Washer

Lang Elliott

Michael Shepard

Paul Steinhauer

Pete Mulvihill

Jim Mulvihill

Randy Ransom

Mary Sullivan

Sandra Hughes

OwlTail

It’s no secret that I’m curious about people who have had what I like to call ‘non-linear careers’—meaning people who are driven by curiosity and passion to find their path in life. Phil Asmundson is one of those people. Try this on for size: degrees in geology and physics; degree in accounting; career with Deloitte, rising to deputy chair of the firm; and vineyard operator and winemaker with his wife, Kim. The only thing that would make his career any more non-linear would be if he became, I don’t know, a successful novelist. Oh wait—he did.  There’s a lot to be learned in this interview with my friend Phil. Please listen and enjoy.

It’s no secret that I’m curious about people who have had what I like to call ‘non-linear careers’—meaning people who are driven by curiosity and passion to find their path in life. Phil Asmundson is one of those people. Try this on for size: degrees in geology and physics; degree in accounting; career with Deloitte, rising to deputy chair of the firm; and vineyard operator and winemaker with his wife, Kim. The only thing that would make his career any more non-linear would be if he became, I don’t know, a successful novelist. Oh wait—he did.  <br><br>There’s a lot to be learned in this interview with my friend Phil. Please listen and enjoy.

Episode 153 - Interview With Phil Asmundson

Kim and Phil purchased a vineyard with The Vines in 2007 and during their first visits to Mendoza realized that the climate and terroir in Mendoza is strikingly similar to their home in Tucson, Arizona.  So they decided to expand their winemaking beyond Argentina, creating a Malbec and other wines in Tuscon.  We talk about the differences in terroir between their northern and southern vineyards and how the process of learning about winemaking and farming has inspired them during their retirement.

Kim & Phil Asmundson, Lakawa & Deep Sky Vineyards