Former Patriots QB Drew Bledsoe Leaves NFL to Build Wine Legacy

What happens when an NFL quarterback becomes a wine entrepreneur? Drew Bledsoe shares the wine that changed everything—the 1998 Viader—and the full-circle moment he experienced with its winemaker. He reflects on his commitment to integrity in the cellar, the role of geology in his approach to winemaking, and the team-first mindset behind his estate-driven Washington wines.

We also cover:

• The injury that changed his career

• How family shaped his next chapter

• Building Doubleback, Bledsoe | McDaniels, and ‪Bledsoe Family Winery

• An idea about two very different Josh McDaniels

• What he drank at the Tom Brady roast

• Which of his wines reminds him of today’s quarterbacks

This is a candid, grounded conversation about wine, identity, and what comes after football. Subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.

🎧 Watch now and listen on your favorite podcast platform. 👇