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Exploring the Wine GlassOne Star Winery Reviews: Too Much Ranch, Not Enough ChickenIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
In this episode, we’re heading back to Missouri for another round of one-star winery reviews—and let’s just say, the hits keep on coming. From tree-free tasting rooms and questionable political rallies (or whatever that was), to overdressed salads, under-chickened pizzas, and the mysterious case of the selectively used fans, we’re diving into the quirks and chaos that make these reviews absolute gold. Oh, and yes...2025-05-051h 15Exploring the Wine GlassMaps, Malbec & a Little TMI: A Candid Chat with Madeline PucketteIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
On today’s episode, I’m joined by the brilliant mind behind Wine Folly, Madeline Puckette—a graphic designer turned wine educator who’s made wine approachable, visual, and dare I say... fun. We talk about her unexpected journey into the wine world, her collaboration with Paso Robles, and what she sees on the horizon for wine education. And because no good podcast is complete without a little...2025-04-281h 02Exploring the Wine GlassBeaujolais Beneath the Surface, Part Deux: Even More Terroir, One Soil at a TimeIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Welcome back, wine friends, to Part Two of our deep dive into the fascinating world of Beaujolais and its terroir-driven treasures. If you thought Part One was geeky, buckle up—because we’re heading into the final hour of the seminar, where things really start to click. We continue exploring how over 300 soil types shape the personality of this region, and taste through the remaining wines that br...2025-04-211h 08Exploring the Wine GlassBelow the Soil of BeaujolaisIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today’s episode is taking us deep into the heart of France, to a region that’s often misunderstood, occasionally underestimated, but absolutely unforgettable—yep, we're diving into Beaujolais! 🍷
I recently attended an incredible seminar in Los Angeles that focused on the geology of Beaujolais—and let me tell you, it was next-level nerdy in the best way possible. We’re talking over 300 different soil types i...2025-04-151h 04Exploring the Wine GlassAugusta, Missouri: No Pets, No Parking, No Problem (Except for These One-Star Reviewers)It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Welcome back to One Star Winery Reviews—the podcast where we dive into the most dramatic, over-the-top, and downright ridiculous one-star reviews the wine world has to offer. Today, we’re heading to a place that totally caught me off guard as America’s very first AVA—Augusta, Missouri. Who knew?! This charming little slice of wine history apparently comes with very strong opinions about bus parking, pand...2025-04-071h 05Exploring the Wine GlassLivermore Valley 2 - No Water for You & Other Tasting Room TragediesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we return to the most absurd, outrageous, and downright hilarious bad reviews the wine world has to offer!
Ever been scolded for holding your glass “incorrectly”? Denied a sip of water like you're stranded in the desert? Or maybe you’ve been put in your place by a winery that says your work emergency isn’t their responsibility? Well, you’re not alone! Today, we’re...2025-03-031h 06Exploring the Wine GlassCab Franc Masters: Paso Robles’ Ultimate Celebration of FrancIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we're diving deep into the world of Cabernet Franc. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Neeta Mittal, the powerhouse behind the Cab Franc Masters in Paso Robles. If you're a fellow Francophile, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! We talk about our shared love for this incredible grape, how it thrives in Paso’s diverse terroir, and the upcoming two...2025-02-2440 minExploring the Wine GlassVaccarèse: The Rare Rhône Rebel with Jason Haas!It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Welcome to the next episode of Winephabet Street, where we take you on a fun and educational journey through the world of wine—one grape at a time! Today, we’re diving into the letter ‘V’ with a rare and intriguing Rhône variety: Vaccarèse!
Joining me is a true Rhône Ranger, Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Winery—one of the pioneers of bringing R...2025-02-171h 00Exploring the Wine GlassWinery Reviews Gone Wrong: From Parking Lots to Burnt RubberIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we’re diving into the wonderfully absurd world of one-star winery reviews—because nothing says “refined palate” like comparing a wine region to Chile with zero context.
We kicked off our adventure in Temecula, where one review had us wondering if we missed the memo about a new wine-tasting trend… in a parking lot. We also stumbled upon what might just be the best owner resp...2025-02-101h 00Exploring the Wine GlassWinephabet Street: Unearthing Usakhelauri – Georgia's Rare Jewel with Lado Kublashvili of Winery KharebaIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we return to Winephabet Street and we’re diving into the letter “U” with Usakhelauri, a rare and fascinating grape from the country of Georgia. Known for its semi-sweet charm and limited production, Usakhelauri is truly a hidden gem of the wine world.
Joining me as our special guest is Lado Kublashvili, an expert winemaker from Winery Khareba. He’ll guide us through the histo...2025-01-1355 minExploring the Wine GlassOne-Star Winery Reviews: Octopus Legs, Toilet Revenge, and DWI ConspiraciesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I join my co-hosts, Martha McBride and Nikki Corbett, as we dive deep into the wacky, weird, and downright ridiculous one-star reviews left for wineries in Temecula. From octopi having legs to toilet revenge schemes and accusations of DWI conspiracies with the cops, we're here to unpack these head-scratching rants with humor, sarcasm, and a little wine knowledge on the side.
So, grab a gl...2025-01-061h 00Exploring the Wine GlassRising from the Ashes: Natalie MacLean on Wine Witch on Fire and Resilience in the Wine WorldIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome a very special guest: Natalie MacLean. Natalie is not only a wine educator and critic but also the author of three fantastic books about wine. Her latest, Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much, is a deeply personal and powerful memoir about resilience, reinvention, and the courage to speak your truth in the worl...2024-12-301h 01Exploring the Wine GlassFrom Medicine to Winemaking: Serena Friedman’s Journey on Paso’s East SideIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we’re diving into a story as rich as the wines it produces. From the halls of hospitals to the vineyard rows, my guest has traded her stethoscope for pruning shears and embarked on a journey of blending passion, family, and the art of winemaking.
Joining me is Serena Friedman of Four Sisters Winery, nestled in the east side of Paso Robles. Serena and...2024-12-2358 minExploring the Wine GlassTraminette Tales with Michael Migliore of Whitecliff VineyardIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Welcome back to Winephabet Street, where we explore the wonderful world of wine, one letter at a time!
Today, we’re traveling to the beautiful Hudson Valley in New York to uncork the magic of T is for Traminette! This hybrid grape might be a mouthful, but it’s also bursting with personality. Known for its floral aromatics and vibrant flavors, it’s the star of toni...2024-12-1659 minExploring the Wine GlassThe Cabernet Franc ConversationIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
In celebration of Cabernet Franc Day, I had the pleasure of sitting down with four incredible winemakers who share a deep passion for this remarkable grape. In this special episode, we dive into the heart of Cabernet Franc—exploring its unique qualities, the ups and downs of growing it in the vineyard, and the challenges and joys of turning it into the beautiful wines we enjoy.
...2024-12-091h 08Exploring the Wine GlassFrom Firehouse to Vineyard: Greg Allen's Journey with Cuatro Dias WineryIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Greg Allen, owner and winemaker of Cuatro Dias Winery in Paso Robles. Greg’s story is as bold and inspiring as the wines he crafts.
Before stepping into the vineyard, Greg spent years serving as a firefighter, dedicating himself to protecting lives and communities. But even in the midst of the firehouse chaos, his passion for winemaking quietly burne...2024-11-1859 minExploring the Wine GlassOld Vines, New Practices: Regenerative Viticulture in Portugal & ItalyIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today I am sharing another session from the Old Vine Conference. This webinar explores what Regenerative Viticulture is and how two leading old vine wineries are using the practice on their old vine estates. Fransisca van Zeller of Van Zellers & Co presents details of the experimental soil trials she is leading in the Douro, Portugal. And Domenico Veronese of Villa Bogdano 1880 talks through his Food Forest in...2024-11-1139 minExploring the Wine GlassBlending Science and Soil: The Symbiosis Wines PhilosophyIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Welcome back to downtown Paso Robles! Today I am sitting down with Glenna Thompson, the one person band behind Symbiosis Wine. Located on 12th between Spring and Vine Streets. In case the name didn’t give her origin story away, Glenna came from the Science world and decided to pursue her passion in wine. As one of the OG of downtown Paso, she has insight into how th...2024-11-0459 minExploring the Wine GlassRoots of Change: Sustainable Practices in South AfricaIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
I registered for the Old Vine Conference which took place online in mid-October. The concept of Old Vines is an intriguing one, since in the US there is no legal definition, however, in certain wine regions they are creating categories to distinguish these vines. The conference is a progressive partnership between The Old Vine Conference (OVC) and Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (ZAP).
This conference took place...2024-10-2851 minExploring the Wine GlassSip Without the Buzz: The Giesen JourneyIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
The statistics all state the wine consumption is decreasing. According to Statista, wine consumption has dropped 6.75% since 2019 and the International Organization of Vine and Wine says that wine consumption has dropped 2.6% just this last year. In fact, global wine consumption has reached its lowest point since 1996. Enter the world of de-alcoholized wine. Fact.MR has predicted that non-alcohol wine will increase its market substantially in the next te...2024-10-211h 02Exploring the Wine GlassGrenache Day 2024 ConversationIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
The third Thursday of September is International Grenache Day. I attended a webinar in celebration of the day with California wineries who all produce Grenache or as I prefer to call it Garnacha. The panel was moderated by Larry Schaffer of Tercero Wines. I love me some Garnacha and am always happy to learn more about the variety. The most intriguing concept for me during this conv...2024-09-301h 09Exploring the Wine Glass1 Star Winery ReviewsIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
One of my favorite podcasts to listen to is Your Stupid Opinions hosted by two comedians James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman. The premise is that there are some pretty hysterical reviews out there and as I listen to the podcast, I really do laugh out loud. I thought that it would be interesting to see what people have to say about wineries. I figured it could be a serie...2024-09-2331 minExploring the Wine GlassTasting and Exploring Pecorino and Abruzzo P4It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we are returning to Italy for the final segment of the Wine Scholar Guild’s Abruzzo webinar. Join me as I learn from WSG Italian Program Director, Andrea Eby and two winemakers from Abruzzo. Together they discuss their regions as well as key wine styles. I hope you have enjoyed this series. I absolutely adore Abruzzo wines and hope to return to the region again soon...2024-09-0942 minExploring the Wine GlassContinuing the Exploration of Abruzzo P3It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we are returning to Italy for another segment of the Wine Scholar Guild’s Abruzzo webinar. Join me as I learn from WSG Italian Program Director, Andrea Eby and two winemakers from Abruzzo. Together they discuss their regions as well as key wine styles.
While you are listening, it would be greatly appreciated if you could take one minute to subscribe, rate and review...2024-09-0235 minExploring the Wine GlassCab Franc Fans Unite for Cab Franc -A- Palooza in Paso RoblesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Hello my friends! You Cab Franc lovers out there are going to love this episode!!! Today, I am sitting down with Steven Mirassou of Steven Kent Winery in Livermore Valley. He is the only person I know that is about as insane about Cabernet Franc as I am. He is a great spokesperson for the variety and honestly a great friend. On September 1st, there will be a...2024-08-2656 minExploring the Wine GlassExploring the Grapes and Regions of Abruzzo P2It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
I hope you enjoyed last week’s episode. Today, we continue with the education about the grapes and regions of Abruzzo. Thank you to the Wine Scholar Guild for holding these seminars. It is a wonderful way to dive into specific wine regions and increase our desire to explore more.
While you are listening, it would be greatly appreciated if you could take one minute t...2024-08-1933 minExploring the Wine GlassExploring the Rich Heritage of Abruzzo WinesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
A couple of years ago, I had the honor of visiting Abruzzo for a press trip. It was an incredible week, filled with amazing views and magnificent wine. I learned so much about the region and fell in love with its wines. I linked my article about the trip in the show notes. Today, I am sharing the audio from a Wine Scholar Guild webinar I attende...2024-08-1240 minExploring the Wine GlassA Culinary Journey: Food and Wine Pairing Experiences in Downtown Paso RoblesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we return the the Paso Robles Downtown Vibe event. The second opportunity people had to taste the wines from downtown wineries was in a food and wine pairing. The event was a huge success. Wines from Indigene', Sea Shell, Serial, Stilson, and Symbiosis were poured alongside Chef Alma's creations. After hearing the descriptions of the food and how they pair with the wines, you will be w...2024-08-0539 minExploring the Wine GlassExploring the San Marco Grape Variety: History and OriginsIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Welcome to Winephabet Street. Today, the letter of the day is S and it stands for San Marco. Have you heard of this grape? This was a brand new variety to me and I was so intrigued to learn more and impressed once I tasted it. In fact, I took a bottle to a wine professional event and it was the hit of the evening! We had th...2024-07-291h 01Exploring the Wine GlassTake 2: Live From the Bubble Lounge: Downtown Paso Robles Vibe EventIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Bubbles Lounge Take 2! After dropping last week’s episode, I listened to it and the sound was not acceptable. I ended up removing it from the system. Some of the wineries’ voices were exceptionally low and trying to alter them made the overall sound distracting. So in this take, I decided to listen and decipher what they said. In some cases, you will hear the actual indiv...2024-07-2229 minExploring the Wine GlassDecoding Excellence: Bryan Widstrand's Approach to Making Sparkling Wines at Steinbeck VineyardsIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
The first week of July is officially International Sparkling Week. I never need a reason to pop a bottle of sparkling, but when it’s a wine holiday, it gives me an extra reason! In honor of the holiday week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bryan Widstrand of Steinbeck Vineyards in Paso Robles. From the first time I tasted Bryan’s bubbles, I was in love...2024-07-081h 04Exploring the Wine GlassGeorgian RkatsiteliIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
On the last episode of Winephabet Street, we discussed Rkatsiteli. The grape has its origins in the country of Georgia, so I thought it would be interesting to do a follow up episode with a winemaker in Georgia. I had the pleasure to speak with Lado Uzunashvili of Mukado Wines. Even though I destroyed his name today and during the interview, we had a wonderful conversat...2024-06-241h 12Exploring the Wine GlassRkatsiteli in the Finger LakesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today we return to Winephabet Street, where the letter of the day is R and it stands for Rkatsiteli. This ancient grape from Georgia has found a home in the Finger Lakes of New York and we had the pleasure of interviewing Meaghan Frank of Dr. Frank Konstantin Winery. Meaghan is the great granddaughter of Konstantin, who emigrated from the Ukraine and landed in New York. He...2024-06-101h 14Exploring the Wine GlassRe-Release Central Coast Honor Flight Interview for Memorial DayIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Happy Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day is a federal holiday here in the United States dedicated to honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. If you are in Paso Robles today, please come by the Dracaena Wines’ tasting room. Active and veteran military will receive two complimentary tastings with a single bottle purchase PL...2024-05-2744 minExploring the Wine GlassPre-Gaming World Chardonnay Day with Chris EberleIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
The Thursday before Memorial Day is known as International (or World) Chardonnay Day. Chardonnay is the base for many white wine blends. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Eberle, winemaker for Eberle Winery in Paso Robles to discuss all things Chardonnay. We cover a lot of topics including the concept that Chardonnay is a “neutral grape,” how many diverse profiles the grape variety offers, the i...2024-05-201h 07Exploring the Wine GlassComparing California and Spanish MonastrellIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Last week, I moderated a comparative wine tasting at Vin 13 in downtown Paso Robles. The comparative was between Paix Sur Terre, a local winery. The winemaker and owner Ryan Pease was presenting three of his wines. He, as do I, loves Spanish wines. Within his portfolio, he makes single varietal Mourvedre, Mataro and Monastrell. The tasting paired his three wines along with three Monastrells from Alicante...2024-05-131h 14Exploring the Wine GlassTalking White Malbec with Bodega TriventoIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
One day a few months ago, I was walking through a wine shop looking for something a little different. As I perused the shelves, it was the same old supermarket wine after supermarket wine. I turned to leave and as if a light was shining down to catch my attention, there was a white malbec by Bodega Trivento. My winery, Dracaena Wines, now produces a white Cab...2024-05-061h 02Exploring the Wine GlassExploring Croatian WineIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I am sharing a Master Class I attended virtually on Plavak Mali. This Croatian grape is an indigenous black grape variety that produces medium to full-bodied reds. Its name translated into English means Little Blue One or Small Blue, which is a perfect descriptor for the berries. They are small, blue in appearance and characterized by thick, tannin rich skin. The webinar was put on by Cro...2024-04-291h 03Exploring the Wine GlassMore Burning Wine QuestionsIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we return to Winephabet Street with more burning wine questions. We had so many questions that we had to break them up into two episodes. In this episode we discuss wine and food pairings, the truth about sulfites and what exactly is terroir just to mention a few. If you have any questions, I’d love to hear them!
If you listen to a lot of po...2024-04-221h 03Exploring the Wine GlassThe Science of Tasting Wine Part 2It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, as promised, I am sharing the second part of a fantastic seminar I attended hosted by Serial Wines in Paso Robles. I hope you enjoyed the first part. Today, we continue with the senses and how to relate to the taste of wine. The background noise is a bit louder, (as more alcohol was consumed.) As a reminder, the event was for industry and it was ri...2024-04-1535 minExploring the Wine GlassThe Science of Tasting WineIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today I am sharing the first part of a fantastic seminar I attended hosted by Serial Wines in Paso Robles. The event was for industry and it was right up my alley. It was the science of taste. This is particularly near and dear to me as I have a published article in Wine Folly on the topic. (in fact one of the images used in the se...2024-04-0839 minExploring the Wine GlassWine of the People, By the People, For the People; 915 LincolnIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It's time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today I am sitting down with Scott Matthews of 915 Lincoln Winery in Paso Robles. Scott’s tasting room is located in beautiful downtown Paso. As mentioned on the downtown website, (see show notes for link) The Paso Robles downtown wine district is a captivating destination for wine enthusiasts. It offers convenient wine tasting with a diverse range of options from established wineries to boutique producers, allowing you to ex...2024-04-0154 minExploring the Wine GlassWine Questions Answered on Winephabet StreetIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today we return to Winephabet Street where the letter of the day is Q and it stands for questions. Debbie and I answer some of the questions that we have received over the past year. We remind everyone that there are no dumb questions and that if you enjoy a wine, then that is all that matters. Drinks what you like and don’t feel embarrassed...2024-03-251h 10Exploring the Wine GlassWines of GeorgiaIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today I am sharing the audio from a webinar I attended late last year sponsored by the Wine Scholar Guild on the Wines of Georgia. It was an intriguing webinar jam packed with so much information. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
If you listen to a lot of podcasts, you know that many ask for patreon. We do not plan o...2024-03-181h 35Exploring the Wine GlassSharing the Cab Franc Love in Paso RoblesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Before I get into the podcast, I wanted to let you know that Apple had a podcast update. This caused an issue with the automatic downloads. If you are not receiving Exploring the Podcast in your “next up” feed, it is because the settings have changed. Please go to library, then shows, and click Exploring the Wine Glass. If you don’t see a checkmark in the top right...2024-03-111h 09Exploring the Wine GlassGary EberleIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Before I get into the podcast, I wanted to let you know that Apple had a podcast update. This caused an issue with the automatic downloads. If you are not receiving Exploring the Podcast in your “next up” feed, it is because the settings have changed. Please go to library, then shows, and click Exploring the Wine Glass. If you don’t see a checkmark in the top right...2024-03-041h 01Exploring the Wine GlassPetit Manseng on Winephabet StreetIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Before I get into the podcast, I wanted to let you know that Apple had a podcast update. This caused an issue with the automatic downloads. If you are not receiving Exploring the Podcast in your “next up” feed, it is because the settings have changed. Please go to library, then shows, and click Exploring the Wine Glass. If you don’t see a checkmark in the top right...2024-02-261h 14Exploring the Wine GlassEsprit du Vin - Wineries of 46 EastIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Before I get into the podcast, I wanted to let you know that Apple had a podcast update. This caused an issue with the automatic downloads. If you are not receiving Exploring the Podcast in your “next up” feed, it is because the settings have changed. Please go to library, then shows, and click Exploring the Wine Glass. If you don’t see a checkmark in the top right...2024-02-1927 minExploring the Wine GlassWinery Buyouts.. Why are they Happening and are they Good for the Wine WorldIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today on the podcast, I enjoyed a riveting conversation with some of my wine friends. In 2023, there were a lot of winery buyouts. It seemed like another smaller brand was being gobbled up by the big players such as Gallo or Treasury. We questioned if this was a good thing or a bad thing. Plus, what would we do in that situation? Would we give up our br...2024-02-121h 07Exploring the Wine GlassBubbles: Viognier and More with Four Lanterns WineryIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
I took a drive to the west side of Paso for this episode. Just a short drive from the 101 on 46 West, sits Four Lanterns. Owned by Steve and Jackie Gleason. I have interviewed Steve before on the podcast, but this short and sweet interview brings in the bubbles! And you all know how I love Sparkling wine. Enjoy the conversation.
If you listen to a lot of...2024-02-0529 minExploring the Wine GlassOrange Muscat on Winephabet StreetIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today we return to Winephabet Street, where the letter of the day is O and it stands for Orange Muscat. Although the origins of Orange Muscat are not guaranteed, it is thought to be from Italy or France. It was once popular, but today it is not widely planted.
For this episode, we went directly to the source. When you google Orange Muscat, Quady Wine...2024-01-291h 08Exploring the Wine GlassGeeking Out About Cab Franc with Winemakers Around the WorldIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Merry Christmas!!!! I have the perfect gift for under your tree. Today, I am sharing the conversation between winemakers who have a special place in their hearts for Cabernet Franc. This past December 4th, Cab Franc Day, we got together via Zoom and shared our love of the greatest grape variety on earth.
We talk about why we love the grape, get a little ge...2023-12-251h 34Exploring the Wine GlassNero d’Avola on Winephabet StreetIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It's time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Welcome back to Winephabet Street. Today the letter of the day is N and it stands for Nero d’Avola. Nero d'Avola is synonymous with Sicilian Wine. It is the most notable indigenous grape variety. Although originally produced as a bulk wine, the times began to change in the 1990s, where it became the king of grapes in the region. To the eye, Nero d'Avola is known to b...2023-12-111h 05Exploring the Wine GlassYeah! Today is Cab Franc Day!It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It's time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Happy #CabFrancDay! It is my favorite day of the year! I find it amazing to think that eight years ago, I decided to create a holiday that was dedicated to the best grape varietal there is and today, the holiday is celebrated around the world.
I will be hosting an X (formerly known as Twitter) chat tonight at 5pm Pacific and will be moderating a produc...2023-12-0410 minExploring the Wine GlassThe Wines of GeorgiaIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today I am sharing another webinar I attended. This one was sponsored by Wine Scholar Guild and discussed the wines of Georgia. The Republic of Georgia is known as the “cradle of wine” and the birthplace of wine. The first wine was made over 8,000 years ago in the region. Today there are over 500 grape varieties and 29 appellations.
I hope you enjoy the conversation, and let me know...2023-11-271h 37Exploring the Wine GlassDiscovering North Coast Rhone WinesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today I am sharing another webinar I attended. This one was sponsored by the Rhone Rangers and discussed North Coast region of California. I hope you enjoy the conversation, and let me know if you have tried any of these wines.
If you listen to a lot of podcasts, you know that many ask for patreon. We do not plan on doing this, but we do...2023-11-2051 minExploring the Wine GlassUnderstanding the Spanish Terroir; Grandes Pagos de EspañaIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It's time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today I am sharing a webinar I attended about Grandes Pagos de España. If you are a regular listener of the podcast, you know how much I adore Spain and its wines. The Grandes Pagos is equivalent to the Grand Crus in France. After listening, if you are interested in attending a seminar, you can sign up for the GPE newsletter to receive updates about the Terr...2023-11-131h 08Exploring the Wine GlassThe Merlot Dating Game; Which Merlot will you take home?It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Do you believe it is November already?! 2023 sure has flown by. We just left Merlot Month and tomorrow we wrap up the celebrations with International Merlot Day.
Join me in this light hearted episode with my buddy Nick Berube as we go through the wine dating game. I scoured the internet looking for Merlot wine reviews. I will read the reviews to Nick and he has t...2023-11-061h 04Exploring the Wine GlassBest of: Haunted WineriesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Happy Halloween! It is my favorite holiday and my favorite time of year! So today, I am bringing you a best of episode: Haunted Wineries! So grab a glass, and cozy up by a fire and turn the lights down if you dare!
If you listen to a lot of podcasts, you know that many ask for patreon. We do not plan on doing this...2023-10-3018 minExploring the Wine GlassMerlot Me with Rutherford Hill WineryIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Happy October! You know what that means! All the pumpkin spice you can ever want but more importantly, it is #MerlotMe month! Today I am sitting down with Michael Code, winemaker for Rutherford Hill Winery winery in Rutherford, CA Rutherford Hill has been a pioneer in Merlot since its inception and they continue to honor the varietal! Rutherford Hill winery are Merlot specialists,and Michael was an ideal...2023-10-0959 minExploring the Wine GlassMerlot - Give it a Go!It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Happy October! You know what that means! All the pumpkin spice you can ever want but more importantly, it is #MerlotMe month! Today I am sitting down with Nick Goldschmidt of Goldschmidt Vineyards. Originally from New Zealand, Nick has worked in Australia and South America, but calls his home Sonoma, California. His devotion to Merlot is epic, and I absolutely love getting geeky with him over it. ...2023-10-021h 01Exploring the Wine GlassMalbec on Winephabet StreetIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, We return to Winephabet Street where the letter of the day is “M” and it stands for Malbec! Not just any Malbec, but today we are focusing on Argentine Malbec. I’m honored to have this episode sponsored by the Wines of Argentina. Special thanks to Amanda Torres of Colangelo PR who helped arranged the interview with Veronica Kathuria, Certified Specialist in Wine and Argentine Wine...2023-09-251h 11Exploring the Wine GlassAre You Familiar with Carnuntum?It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I am sharing a webinar I attended on the Carnuntum wine growing region. The wines come from the area between Vienna and Slovakia. Named after the Roman military group, Carnuntum gained its DAC status in 2019. Join me as I learn about this “new to me” wine region.
If you listen to a lot of podcasts, you know that many ask for patreon. We do not plan...2023-09-181h 23Exploring the Wine GlassBlend Your Wine and Take it Home !with The Blending LabIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we return to downtown Paso Robles Wine District and I am sitting down with Magdalena and Michael Wojcik of The Blending Lab. Their business is a fun way for you to become a winemaker for a day. When you walk into their tasting room, you have the ability to sample different varietals and blend them together to make your own unique wine. You even get to tak...2023-09-1152 minExploring the Wine GlassCrazy Woman Cellars; Chris Bennett in Downtown Wine DistrictIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we return to downtown Paso Robles Wine District and I am in Crazy Woman Cellars talking with Chris Bennett. With a name like Crazy Woman, it can be misconstrued, but this is not a derogatory name, instead it is the complete opposite. The winery is dedicated to celebrating the countless women who changed history. If you visit Chris, you’ll notice the incredible mural and the num...2023-08-2852 minExploring the Wine GlassTalking Rhone with Jason Haas of Tablas CreekIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I am excited to share my conversation with Jason Haas of Tablas Creek. The winery can be said to practically have put sustainable farming on the map. Between Jason’s blog, Instagram Lives, and YouTube channel, there is always something exciting to learn about wine. Through a partnership with Château de Beaucastel in the Rhone Valley, Tablas Creek is also responsible for bringing Rhone varieti...2023-08-211h 00Exploring the Wine GlassDowntown Wine District: Dracaena WinesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we return back to downtown Paso Robles and a downtown wine district episode. It’s a special one too.. As I sit down with Michael Budd of Dracaena Wines. Yep, my hubby and co-owner of our winery. Michael shares why he loves Cabernet Franc, how Dracaena Wines got its start and what is so special about having a tasting room in the downtown wine district. Th...2023-08-1437 minExploring the Wine GlassDerby Wine Estates; Downtown Paso RoblesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I am sitting down with Sean Geoghegan, winemaker for Derby Wine Estates in downtown Paso Robles. The building, which is easily spotted from the 101 freeway thanks to its height and salmon color, used to be the Paso Robles Almond Grower's Building. Derby Wine Estates has three Estate vineyards across the central coast. During the conversation, we discuss the history of the building and I had the p...2023-07-2459 minExploring the Wine GlassOregon Climate and SoilsIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I am sharing the fourth and final episode of Oregon’s Wine Month. Understanding the Soils and Climate. Oregon’s complex geology and temperate climate make it unique among US wine regions. 23 AVAs span the state with distinctive vineyards planted from the eastern Cascades, along the mighty Columbia River to the wide fertile valley of the Willamette and Southern Oregon AVAs. Join this webinar to learn more...2023-07-171h 29Exploring the Wine GlassCaitlin Pianetta; Downtown Paso RoblesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we return to downtown Paso Robles for an interview with Caitlin Pianetta of Pianetta Winery. The winery, itself is located i San Miguel, just a short 20 minute drive outside of Paso, but the tasting room is located in downtown on 13th St.
Pianetta Winery focuses on vineyard specific red wines emphasizing specific varietal characteristics. During the conversation we discuss the two wines they started...2023-07-101h 10Exploring the Wine GlassOregon Red Wines - Some Surprising VarietiesToday, we return to Oregon to discuss their red wine production. Oregon grows more than 70 different grape varieties, but their name is almost synonymous with Pinot Noir. However, don’t be surprised to see Mencia and Blaufränkisch on the wine list. (just to name a couple)
Listen in as Oregon winemakers discuss Pinot Noir along with some newer and less popular grape varieties they are excited to be working with.
If you listen to a lot of podcasts, you know that many ask for patreon. We do not plan on doing this, but we do a...2023-07-031h 08Exploring the Wine GlassStilson Cellars; Downtown Paso RoblesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I am sitting down with Deb Stilson of Stilson Cellars in downtown Paso Robles. What started as a “Wouldn’t that be great if…” led to “We can actually do this.. And we are doing it.” After months of searching for the ideal location, Deb and her sons, Cole and Tyler took the plunge.
Stilson Cellars, located on Railroad St is a boutique family owned an...2023-06-2646 minExploring the Wine GlassLagrein on Winephabet Street with Karoline WalchIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today we return to Winephabet Street where the letter of the day is L and it stands for Lagrein. The Italian grape variety meant that it was morning drinking for me. We had the honor of having Karoline Walch of Elena Walch winery in Alto Aldige, Italy.
During the interview, we learn the history of the village, the grape variety and some fun facts. Thi...2023-06-191h 16Exploring the Wine GlassOregon Has White Wine Too!It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today I am sharing another episode of a virtual Master Class I attended on Oregon Wine. May was Oregon Wine Month and in celebration, this Master Class was dedicated to the white varietals. I think many people think red when Oregon is mentioned and it was interesting to be reminded that there are some great white wines available to us also.
Please take a moment to...2023-06-121h 04Exploring the Wine GlassHayseed and Housdon; Downtown Paso RoblesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today I sit down with Ted Ross of Hayseed and Housdon Winery in downtown Paso Robles. Located on Railroad St, Ted’s tasting room is located in a garage. The vibe is fun and the wines are exceptional… plus he donates a portion of the proceeds of each of his wines to different charities. This is the second time Ted has been my guest, if you missed th...2023-06-0553 minExploring the Wine GlassVino for Vets; Drink for a Great CauseIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today’s podcast is a bit of a diversion from the typical, but it is a topic that is extremely important to me. Supporting our veterans. This Memorial Day, many Paso Robles wineries will be participating in Vino for Vets. Each winery will be doing something different, but they all will be helping to raise funds for Honor Flight Central Coast California. The mission of the charity...2023-05-2243 minExploring the Wine GlassSparkling OregonIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I am sharing the audio of an online webinar I attended in April for Oregon Wine Month. There will be more to follow, so stay tuned. I have fallen in love with Oregon wines. So many wineries have captured beautiful expressions of the varieties. But today’s conversation is about one that I am not too familiar with - Sparkling wines in Oregon. I believe I h...2023-05-1558 minExploring the Wine GlassBest of: Bordeaux TerroirBEST OF EPISODE: ORIGINAL DROP: Monday Dec 28, 2020 It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today I am sharing with you a Zoom event I attended about Bordeaux Terroir. Terroir is defined as the complete natural environment in which a particular wine is produced, including factors such as the soil, topography, and climate. It also relates to the characteristic taste and flavor imparted to a wine by the environment in which it is produced.
Bordea...2023-05-081h 01Exploring the Wine GlassKostifali on Winephabet StreetIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we return to Winephabet Street, where the letter of the day is K and we are learning about the Greek grape variety Kostafali. We were lucky to have sommelier and wine director of Krasi Meze and Wine in Boston, Evan Turner.
Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Did you know you can do it right now, while you are liste...2023-05-011h 04Exploring the Wine GlassCelebrating Earth Day with Veramonte Wines’ Gonzalo BertelsenIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we return to an Allure of the Pour episode. I sat down with Gonzalo Bertelsen, head winemaker for Viñedos Veramonte in Chile. This past Saturday was Earth Day, and I hope everyone listening raised a glass and did one extra thing to help preserve our little planet. Veramonte is all in when in comes to protecting the environment. The beautiful design on their labels repr...2023-04-2455 minExploring the Wine GlassThe Many Faces of TempranilloIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I am sharing a Master Class on The Many Faces of Tempranillo. The event took place at Soulmate in Los Angeles and was sponsored by the Food and Wines of Spain. The audio was a bit difficult to manipulate to equal in volume throughout, so I do apologize for that, but it was a wonderful presentation by Master Sommelier Chris Gaither. He is not just knowl...2023-04-1751 minExploring the Wine GlassTalking Cabernet FrancIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I am sharing a Master Class on Cab Franc and Cab Franc Day. As the founder of Cab Franc Day, it always blows my mind when I see an event like this happening. Thanks to Neeta and Kunal Mittal of LXV in Paso Robles for putting together this incredible event. Thanks to Wes Hagen for his wonderful presentation celebrating the best grape variety!
The even...2023-04-101h 04Exploring the Wine GlassQueso, Jamon and Vino Oh My!It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I am sharing a Master Class I attended last week in West Hollywood. You all know I am a sucker for Spanish wine, and this was a phenomenal event put on by Spain Food & Wine. Queso, Jamon and Vino - oh my!
Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Did you know you can do it right now, while you are lis...2023-04-0356 minExploring the Wine GlassJampal on Winephabet StreetIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we return to Winephabet Street, where the letter of the day is J and it stands for Jampal! Never heard of it? There’s a good reason for that. There are only approximately 32 hectares planted. It is an indigenous grape variety from Portugal, and we had the opportunity to learn all about it with Master of Wine Dirceau Vianna Junior. Special thanks to Wines of Portugal...2023-03-271h 12Exploring the Wine GlassJoe Nielsen; Ram’s Gate WineryIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today, I am sitting down with Joe Nielsen of Ram’s Gate Winery in Sonoma.
Winemakers come from a variety of backgrounds, but it isn’t too often you hear about one coming from Michigan and having to petition a school to allow him access into their newly created oenology program, because he wasn’t 21 years old yet!
As General Manager and Winemaker at Ram’s Gate W...2023-03-2057 minExploring the Wine GlassIsabella Grape on Winephabet StreetIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today, we return to Winephabet Street. The letter of the day is I and we are discussing the grape variety, Isabella.
These are exciting episodes for me, because prior to setting up the schedule for this season, I had never heard of this grape variety. So it was a great learning experience for me too! We had hybrid grape specialist Steven Casscles on to answer all of o...2023-03-131h 03Exploring the Wine GlassJumilla in NYC; History and TastingIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! If you are familiar with me or this podcast, you know how much I love Spanish wine.
Today I am sharing a recording about the wines of Jumilla. The Great Spain Match was held at Little Spain in NYC. It was a perfect location to celebrate the wines of this supra-automous region. Although the majority of the wine is produced in the Murcia DO, vineyards are also...2023-03-0654 minExploring the Wine GlassFederdoc; Traceability and Regulation of Italian DOC WinesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! A few months ago, I took the drive down to Los Angeles to attend an IEEM conference, Simply Italian Great Wines.
Today I am sharing the recording of the Master class about Federdoc. This consorzio is a Voluntary Consortia National Confederation for the Protection of the Italian Wines Designations that was established in 1979. The conversation highlights the traceability and regulation of Italian DOC wines, with a focus o...2023-02-261h 01Exploring the Wine GlassPinot Grigio delle Venezie DOCIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! A few months ago, I had the pleasure of attending a Master class on Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC.
Today I am sharing the recording of that Master class run by Regine Rousseau of Shall We Wine. This isn’t your ordinary boring Pinot Grigio of the past, these wines have a lot to offer and the consorzio regulates the wine from vineyard to bottle. Give a listen...2023-02-2035 minExploring the Wine GlassBest Of: Biodynamic Farming in Paso RoblesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today, I am sharing a “Best of” Episode.
It is difficult to believe that this episode aired two years ago. It was a phenomenal discussion, sponsored by Paso Robles Wine Alliance. Chris Taranto sat down with three rockstars of biodynamic farming in Paso Robles; Neil Collins of Tablas Creek and Lone Madrone, Cris Cherry of Villa Creek and Niels Udsen of Castoro Cellars and Bethel Rd Distillery. ...2023-02-1356 minExploring the Wine GlassHondarrabi Zuri on Winephabet StreetIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today, we return to Winephabet Street, where the letter of the day is H.
I was so excited for this episode. Anytime I can talk about a Spanish region or grape variety, I am happy! Which is one of the reasons why I decided to go through the Spanish Wine Scholar program. For the letter H, we chose Hondarrabi Zuri from the autonomous region Pais Vasco. S...2023-01-231h 16Exploring the Wine GlassTimshel Vineyards; For the Love of Wine and SteinbeckIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today, I am so happy to be able to share a bit of Paso Robles with you.
I was able to sit down with Nate Thompson, winemaker for Timshel Vineyards at their tasting room in downtown Paso. We talk about what it’s like to be in the wine industry in Paso and we discussed the upcoming release of their newest vintage of Zinfandel.
Please ta...2023-01-1654 minExploring the Wine GlassAn Introduction to JumillaIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today, I am sharing an exciting conversation with some producers in Jumilla, Spain
Jumilla DO is located in south eastern Spain and is a supra-autonomous region. This means that it spans across two separate regions; Castilla La Mancha and Murcia. The only other two DOs that have this qualification are Rioja and Cava. The winemakers here are dedicated to sustainable farming and although there are many var...2023-01-091h 34Exploring the Wine GlassWinemakers Sharing Their Cab Franc LoveIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! I am so excited to share this episode with you! This past Cab Franc Day, I sat down with eight Cab Franc producers and discussed what is so special about this grape variety.
We sold over 70 tickets for this Zoom session, which goes to show how much Cab Franc love there is out there! If you are a Cab Franc lover, please be sure to sign up f...2023-01-022h 01Exploring the Wine GlassPuro Vino Technique with Sofia RivierIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! On today’s episode I sit down with Sofia Rivier, Ettore’s Director of Wine Production. Sofia oversees all vineyard and cellar operations for the winery located in Mendocino County
I was provided a sample of their Chardonnay and when I was looking into the winery, I read about a specific way they make some of their wines called Puro Vino. I was intrigued and reached out...2022-12-2659 minExploring the Wine GlassGraciano on Winephabet StreetIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today we return to Winephabet Street where the letter of the day is G and it stands for Graciano. Our guest sponsor for the episode is Jada Vineyards and our special guest is the one and only Josh Harp, This is his third time on the podcast and he continues to be a wealth of information.
Graciano is popular in Navarra and Rioja regions of Spain. It...2022-12-191h 14Exploring the Wine GlassWashington Cab Franc with Marissa DineenIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Back in September I read a blog post written by Robin Bell Renker in which she discussed Dineen Vineyards Cabernet Franc. And as you know, when I hear Cab Franc, my ears perk up! I reached out to Marissa Dineen and asked if she would be interested in chatting up Cab Franc. It took a bit of time due to this year’s crazy harvest, but we finally go...2022-12-1259 min
Unreserved Wine TalkDetecting Wine Aromas with Candy + Go South for Value with Lori BuddWhich candy-based trick can you use to teach yourself new flavors and aromas? What makes discovering a bargain wine more exciting than luxury wine? What does the tip “go south” mean when it comes to hidden values in wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Lori Budd, winemaker, writer and host of the Exploring The Wine Glass podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights What makes finding an amazing bargain wine even...2022-09-0741 minUnreserved Wine TalkCabernet Franc, California's Paso Robles & High Acidity Wines with Lori BuddAre you curious about why Cabernet Franc should have just as much respect from you as a wine lover, if not more than Cabernet Sauvignon? What makes wines from California's Paso Robles region unique? Why is it easy to fall in love with wines that have high acidity? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with winemaker, writer and podcast host, Lori Budd. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights What does it mean to be...2022-05-2543 minUnreserved Wine TalkBordeaux Wines, Politics and Wine, Monastrell & Spanish Food Pairings with Lori Budd of Exploring the GlassWhat is it like to participate in the coveted en premiere tasting of the new vintage of Bordeaux wines in France while they’re still in the barrels aging? Which Spanish foods should you pair with the fabulous red wine Monastrell? How does politics influence wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with winemaker, writer and podcast host, Lori Budd who graduated from the prestigious UC Davis enology program. She and her husband own Dracaena Wines in Paso Robles. She’s also the host of the podcast called Exploring the Glass.2022-05-1839 min