Podcast Episodes

LODI, CA — We attended the Annual Wine Bloggers Conference in Lodi, CA this past week. During our time, we met winemakers, farmers and people from the Lodi Wine Commission and it was clear from the beginning that these people have immeasurable passion for wine and the land it comes from. Over the […]

Ep 024 – Lodi Wine – Part One

17 Aug, 2016 in California / Podcast Episodes / Wine Travel / Zinfandel

vineyards-227780_640 — This week is all about South African Chenin Blanc (aka Steen) wine! Join us as we discuss: South African wine history Chenin Blanc grape and wine making South African terroir, wine laws, and sustainability Flavor profile and food pairings For more information on South African wine check […]

Ep 023 – Steen, South African Chenin Blanc

10 Aug, 2016 in Podcast Episodes

wine-624307_640 — This week is all about a light-bodied red wine that’s similar in taste to Pinot Noir made in Beaujolais region in France! Listen as we discuss: The history of Beaujolais wine making The purple-colored grape variety used to make red wines called Gamay Special wine making technique used in Beaujolais called […]

Ep 022 – Beaujolais is Back, Baby!

3 Aug, 2016 in Podcast Episodes

gewurztraminer-1120531_640 — This week we discussed the highly aromatic wine, Gewürztraminer! Historical origin of the Gewürztraminer grape Grape growing and wine-making Alsace, France and it’s important to Gewürztraminer Alsace terroir and it’s importance to Gewürztraminer wine Alsace wine classifications Gewürztraminer aromas and flavors Food pairings Wine Recommendations: Anne de K Alsace Vogelgarten Gewurztraminer 2013 – […]

Ep 021 – Gewürztraminer, Perfumed Traminer

27 Jul, 2016 in Podcast Episodes

glass-164180_640 — This week we rediscover a once beloved wine in America, Lambrusco! Listen as we talk: The Emilia-Romagna region History (this wine has been made for over 2,000 years) Lambrusco grapes and how the wine is made How it’s made? Sweetness levels Food pairings Wine recommendations: Sei Amici Dolce Rosso […]

Ep 020 – Lambrusco, The Comeback Wine

20 Jul, 2016 in Podcast Episodes

wine-657190_640 — This week’s episode we discussed the floral, aromatic white wine that originated in Argentina, Torrontes. History of Torrontes The many varieties of Torrontes grapes Common styles Dominant flavors Food and cheese pairings Wine recommendations: Mendoza Station Torrontes 2014 Piattelli Premium Reserve Torrontes 2013 http://traffic.libsyn.com/weeklywineshow/Ep_019_-_Flowers_and_Fruit.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]

Ep 019 – Flowers and Fruit

13 Jul, 2016 in Podcast Episodes

Ramada — Vinho Verde is not a grape or a blend, It’s a region! Photos from Wines of Vinho Verde Listen as we discuss: Region and History Grape growing and winemaking Quality levels Characteristics of Vinho Verde wine Food pairings For more information on Vinho Verde, check out the region’s […]

Ep 018 – Vinho Verde – Summertime in a Bottle

6 Jul, 2016 in Podcast Episodes

champagne-590767_640 — It’s prosecco time!!! This week we talk about: Where prosecco is made and it’s terroir How prosecco is made (Charmat, Method Traditional, and Col Fondo) Quality and sweetness levels The original prosecco cocktail – the Bellini Food pairings Wine Recommendations: Tesoro Della Regina Prosecco Cavit Prosecco Lunetta http://traffic.libsyn.com/weeklywineshow/Ep_017_-_Keep_Calm_and_Drink_Prosecco.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]

Ep 17 – Keep Calm and Drink Prosecco

29 Jun, 2016 in Podcast Episodes

Motto_Unabashed_13_lr — This week is all about Zin!!! Listen to this week’s episode as we discuss: Grape origins What is a clone? History of Zinfandel in California Old Vine Zin Food pairings WIne Recommendations: Motto Unabashed 2013 – Priced around $12 The Seven Deadly Zins 2011 – Priced around $15 http://traffic.libsyn.com/weeklywineshow/Ep_016_-_Zinfandel_Your_Summer_Red.mp3Podcast: Play […]

Ep 016 – Zinfandel, Your Summer Red!

22 Jun, 2016 in Podcast Episodes