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Grape Mini Series - The Zinfandel Refresh
Episode 591
After 14 years, I felt like it was probably time to do another show on Zinfandel! Known as America's heritage grape, the story of the quest for its E…
2 days, 11 hours ago
Ep 590: Back to Basics - Defining Terroir (2026 Remix)
Episode 590
Many, many years ago (like 15 years ago when I started the pod! ) I did a bunch of shows to define terroir. This was when there was a lot of controve…
1 week, 2 days ago
The Monticello AVA of Virginia- The Birthplace of American Wine
Episode 589
Located about 2.5-3 hours southwest of Washington DC, in the southeast of the United States, the Monticello AVA is making world class wines that you …
1 month ago
The Greats of Bordeaux – Pomerol
Episode 588
As our last in the series of the Greats of Bordeaux, I tackle Pomerol -- land of the hedonistic, silky, velvety, complex wines. The name of the game …
1 month, 1 week ago
The Thanksgiving Show 2025 - Two-Wine Strategies to Rule the Feast
Episode 587
Thanksgiving is one of the most difficult meals to pair with, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try!
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This year, for one of our wee…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ep 586: The Five Paths to Bubbles - The 5 Sparkling Production Methods & Styles to Try
Episode 586
Just in time for the holiday season, I review the five ways to get fizz in a wine (on purpose) -- and the wines that result. I discuss regions and st…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Ten White Wines for Winter
Episode 584
At the suggestion of Patron John D., in this show I give you a list of 10 great winter whites and review each in detail! I discuss the varied styles,…
2 months ago
The Grape Miniseries Refresh - Riesling
Episode 584
This time in the grape miniseries -- a refresh on one of my all time favorite grapes -- Riesling. This versatile grape has a long history of quality,…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Greats of Bordeaux - Graves and Pessac-Léognan
Episode 583
Lying just south of the city of Bordeaux is one of the oldest winemaking regions in the Bordeaux AOC -- Graves. Graves, along with it sub appellation…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Re-release of Ep 306: Planeta and the Story of Modern Sicilian Wine with Alessio Planeta
I happen to be in Sicily with a group of Patrons (this could be you if you join Patreon!).
While I was in Verona at Wine2Wine, in 2019, I had the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago