Podcast Episodes

Ep 577: The Wines of South Africa - Refresh

Episode 577

This week's show is on South Africa, a much more historic region than many realize, it has been making wine for more than 350 years. Although considered a 'New World' wine region, winemaking and etho…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Encore of Ep 448: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Terroir with Dr. Kevin Pogue, PhD

In this ENCORE presentation, Dr. Kevin Pogue, PhD, professor and geologist educates us on terroir. This podcast is like taking a terroir class: it debunks so many things that people spout in referenc…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Greats of Bordeaux Saint Estèphe

Episode 576

Saint Estèphe is the northernmost of the six communal appellations of the Médoc. 50 kilometers/30 miles north of the city of Bordeaux, this red wine only appellation borders Pauillac to the south and…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lombardy, Italy

Episode 575

This week I cover Lombardy/Lombardia, one of the smaller wine production areas of Italy.  Lombardy, home to the cities of Milan, Bergamo and Brescia is known far more for its fashion, its industry, a…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ep 574: The Grape Miniseries -- Pinot Blanc

Episode 574

In this week's show, I cover Pinot Blanc as part of the grape miniseries.

Pinot Blanc is a white color mutation of Pinot Noir, native to Burgundy/Bourgogne. It creates refreshing light- to medium-b…

Published on 3 months ago

Ep 573: Bruliam's Kerith Overstreet Returns - Her Top Notch Pinot Noir + How to Spark Love for Wine in the Next Gen

Episode 573

In this unique episode, Kerith Overstreet of Bruliam Wines in Sonoma returns to give us an update (she was on Ep 269 in 2019). Kerith/Bruliam is a boutique producer of vineyard-designated wines, main…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 572: Karen MacNeil, Wine Icon, Author of 'The Wine Bible', Co-Creator of Come Over October

Episode 572

In this episode I'm joined by author and American wine icon, Karen MacNeil. We discuss her amazing career trajectory in wine from food stamps to international fame, and her new initiative, Come Over …

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 571: The Greats of Bordeaux – Saint Julien

Sandwiched between the famed Médoc AOCs of Margaux in the south and Pauillac in the north, Saint Julien has one of the highest concentrations of classified growths from the 1855 Classification in Bor…

Published on 4 months ago

8 Refreshing Red Wines

Episode 570

In this episode, I discuss eight refreshing red wines that are lighter, fresher, and perfect for sipping on a warm day. I give you ideas for wines that go easy on the oak, tannin, and alcohol, and fo…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

The Masters of Vernaccia di San Gimignano Cappella Sant'Andrea with Owner & Winemaker Francesco Galgani

Episode 569

Last fall, I met Francesco Galgani and tried his wines and I was completely blown away. I always think of Vernaccia as a more historical Pinot Grigio -- light on flavor, boring, and not anything to g…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago