Derek interviews winemaker extraordinaire Jessica Tarpy.

If you could meet 1 childhood hero who would it be and why?

David Sedaris, because he is truly hilarious!

If you were stuck on a desert island what three albums would you bring and why?

I’m not much for entire albums these days, but it would have to be: Otis Redding, no explanation needed; Lucio Battisti because I never tire of the lyrics; and 2am by Slightly Stoopid because it just feels like an island song and I could listen to it ad infinitum.

What is your favorite aspect of ROOM?

Freedom of Expression - for me and the fruit! ROOM is the winemaking equivalent of letting your hair down. The lack of rules is downright liberating.