Podcast Episodes

Italian Wine Adventure #18: Primitivo!

Season 1 Episode 180

This crowd-pleasing wine from Southern Italy’s Puglia region we think is underappreciated and not well-enough known - kind of like Puglia. Genetically identical to Zinfandel, Primitivo can be a rusti…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

WTF is Chablis?

Season 1 Episode 179

Chablis is a wine we absolutely adore, and we think too many people are just unaware of what a beautiful and fantastic wine it is. If you are thinking, wait, I thought you guys hated Chardonnay, well…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

High QPR Pinot Noir from South America!

Season 1 Episode 178

South America may not be the first place you think of for high quality Pinot Noir, but it is definitely time to start putting it on your list, especially because, as wine prices shoot up due to tarif…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Costco Kirkland Signature Côtes du Rhône Challenge!

Season 1 Episode 177

Have you ever walked down the wine aisle at Costco, picked up one of their Kirkland Signature wines and thought, “What the eff is this wine?” Because, you know, you feel like if a wine at Costco is $…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Minisode #20: WTF Does Body in Wine Mean?

Body can feel like a wine nerd term, but it is a super important aspect of wine that has a huge impact on the wine drinking experience. If you are not sure why you should care or what it matters, we’…

Published on 3 months ago

The Other Cabernet: Cabernet Franc!

Season 1 Episode 176

If you think Cabernet Sauvignon is the only Cabernet, you’ve got another think coming (as Joe’s mom used to say). Cabernet Franc is on the rise, and it’s time to get on the bandwagon. Most famously f…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Getting Serious about Rosé #4: Bandol!

Season 1 Episode 175

They say summer is the time for Rosé, but did you know that not all Rosé wines are the same? Bandol is the perfect example of a Rosé that may just surprise you. Yes, it comes from Provence in France,…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Minisode #19: Can You Chill a Red Wine? (The 20/20 rule, chillable red wines)

It is not a heresy to chill red wine. In fact, it can be downright crucial to creating a better drinking experience. Temperature impacts a wine’s aromas, taste, and feel in the mouth - so it’s someth…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #16: Kurtis Ogasawara, Director of Winemaking at Robert Mondavi Winery

Season 1 Episode 174

How did a kid with no background in winemaking, a D1 scholarship to wrestle in college, and an interest in Mechanical Engineering end up making wine at one of the most famous wineries in Napa? You co…

Published on 4 months ago

Minisode #18: How Alcohol Content Impacts Wine

Understanding a wine’s alcohol content doesn’t just mean you can figure out how fast it will get you a buzz - it actually can be central to understanding what style of wine you will be drinking AND w…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago