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Ukrainian Wine: Bold Flavors from an Unexpected Region

Episode 66

Ep 66

Have you tried a Ukrainian wine? 

Yes Ukraine, as in the country of Ukraine, makes wine!

While Ukrainian wine isn’t in the mainstream wine world y…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Synthetic Wine and Thrilling Stories with Jupiter’s Blood Author Steven Laine

Episode 65

Ep 65 

What if science could perfectly replicate a bottle of Grand Cru Burgundy, so that our grandkids' grandkids could discover exactly what a 2020 v…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Tips for Serving Wine: From the Temperature, to the Glass, to Decanting

Episode 64

Ep 64 

Summertime means lots of get-togethers with friends and family and the perfect time to serve some great bottles of wine!

But, how do you properl…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Wine Aromas 101

Episode 63

Ep 63 

There's something undeniably alluring about the aroma of a fine wine, isn't there? It's an experience that can transport us to various places a…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Tips for Navigating Small Wine Shops with Desirae Ballard (Part 2)

Episode 62

Ep 62 

When you walk into a wine shop do you immediately feel intimidated about the selection of wines?

Is wine more expensive at a small wine shop? 

Wh…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Building Community Through Wine at The Grape Choice (Part 1)

Episode 61

Ep 61 

From bartender and manager to wine shop owner, Desirae Ballard is on a mission to create a welcoming and inclusive space for all wine lovers at…

2 years ago

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Wine Tasting Party at Home

Episode 60

Ep 60 

So, you want to host a wine tasting party at home but you have a lot of questions? And the biggest question is where do you even begin!? Plus:

H…

2 years ago

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Santa Barbara Wine Travel Guide!

Episode 59

Ep 59 

Why do I love Santa Barbara wine country so much?

Aside from Walla Walla, which you know I love so much, Santa Barbara is my second favorite win…

2 years ago

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Croatian Wine: Exploring Indigenous Grapes and Unique Flavors w/ Jennifer Kerum

Episode 58

Ep 58

When we think of wine, countries like France, Italy, and Spain often come to mind as the leading producers of the world's finest vintages.



Howev…

2 years ago

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Types of Wine Grapes: Merlot

Episode 57

Ep 57

I’m back with another wine grape deep dive and this time it’s Merlot! 

If I’m being honest, I tend to skip right over Merlot when I see it on the…

2 years, 1 month ago

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