Words With Friends- Winemaker Thibaud Mandet

We are continuing our series called ‘Words With Friends’, where we get to know our WKE staff by asking them random and somewhat pointless questions.  If there is something you’d like to learn about Thibaud post it in the comments section!

Please state your full name, title and how long you’ve worked here:
Thibaud Mandet, winemaker, 11 years

Where are you from?
Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne region in center of France

What was the last thing you cooked?
Shrimp with Pinot Blanc, home made recipe cooked in pressure cooker

Do you have any pets?
Only few yeast and bacteria during harvest!

What was the best thing that happened to you this weekend?
Finally sleeping in!

Crunchy Peanut Butter or Smooth
Smooth

What were your best/worst subjects in school and what subjects would you want to learn now?
Best: Chemistry
Worst: English (!)
I would want to learn more about History

How often do you clean between your toes?
Everyday

Do you have any tattoos? Of what?
Nope

Paper or plastic?
Paper

If you had one extra hour of free time a day, how would you use it?
Working out

What book has influenced you greatly? How?
Le Grand livre du Vin- Got me interested in learning about wine regions and varietals before to learn about winemaking

What is your favorite way to waste time at work or procrastinate?
Walking in the vineyard on a sunny day!

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