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When You Just Want A Glass Of WineS1 E7-Light Flight-Myths and MisperceptionsCheers to: Nick Materese - Liquid Storyteller, Siema Wines, Lodali Dolcetto D'alba, Hillinger Secco, Cuvée Klaus, Lakewood Vineyards, Slater Run Vineyards, Glen Manor Vineyard, Loew Vineyards, Little Bosco, Lodali Moscato, SER, Lopez de Heredia, Two Wolves Wines, Clos Rougeard, Raptor Ridge, Domaine Drouhin Rose Rock, Elk Cove, Carlton Winemaker Studio, Castello di Bolgheri Superiore, Laurent Perrier, Cathy Corison, Chateau d'Yquem, Karen MacNeil, Mondavi, Phil Coturri, Tablas Creek, Matthiasson, Selva Capuzza, Jonty's Ducks, Salton Winery, Old Westminster, Plump Jack.2025-05-271h 08
When You Just Want A Glass Of WineS1 R4-What's In Renée's Glass?What do you get when your vineyard used be covered in a glacier? You get an amazing high acid, beautiful pinot blanc from Michigan. Michigan? That's right, Michigan. A single acre punching above its weight class.The Left Foot Charley 2018 Island View Pinot Blanc.2025-05-2426 min
When You Just Want A Glass Of WineS1 E6-Light Flight: Is It a Rule or Recommendation?Stem or stemless? Can I have white wine with a steak? What if I use the wrong glass????IS there a wine jail? Join us as we decode the customs of wine with our episode, "Is It a Rule or Recommendation?"Cheers to Two Wolves Wines, Bedell Cellars, Clos Rougeard, Cathy Corison, Glen Manor Vineyards, Julia Coney and Michelle Williams, Just Getting Better, Hawkes Wine, Jo Jo Valenzuela, and Janie Brooks at Brooks Wine. 2025-05-2144 min
When You Just Want A Glass Of WineS1 R3-What's in Renée's GlassBack to the North Fork of Long Island for What's in Renée's Glass! The BOE 10th Anniversary Edition Merlot (with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon). Dark cherry on the nose and palate. Beautiful deep dark red to red-garnet color. What a treat! BOE is a blast from the past for Renée, who had their sparkling wine back in the day at the now defunct Twisted Vines. BOE is now part of Chronicle Wines. 2025-05-1709 min
When You Just Want A Glass Of WineS1 E5-Deep Dive: Long Island WinesZena takes a long drive for a deep dive into the wines of the North Fork of Long Island. Featuring special guest, Robin Epperson-McCarthy, the owner/winemaker of Saltbird Cellars, this episode covers why Long Island is such a magical wine place: from the terroir and micro/macro climates to the generosity of the wine growing community. Kick back with some oysters and a Saltbird Sauvignon Blanc and enjoy!2025-05-1337 min
When You Just Want A Glass Of WineS1 R2-What's In Renée's GlassEpisode 2 of What's in Renée's glass features talk of balsamic and acid and sun-kissed fruit.2025-05-1011 min
When You Just Want A Glass Of WineS1 E4-Guy Talk with Jimi-IntroductionsJoin us for our first episode of Guy Talk with Jimi - the companion to When You're the Only Woman in the Room - Conversations around gender, culture and inclusivity in wine spaces. In our first episode, join Jimi, along with special guest Ben Wright, in a free-ranging discussion being guys that drink wine.2025-05-0654 min
When You Just Want A Glass Of WineS1 R1-What's in Renée's GlassIn this first installment of What's In Renée's Glass, Zena gives her quite a unique wine to taste, giving new insights into terroir and the effect of geography on your wine.Bedell CellarsSmall Batch Coquillage 20232025-05-0308 min
When You Just Want A Glass Of WineS1 E3-Deep Dive on ChardonnayAre you a cool climate stainless Chardonnay drinker? Or do you want a little buttered toast in your glass? Find out the ABCs of Chardonnay and why the "Anything But Chardonnay" crowd needs to give this amazingly versatile varietal another try.2025-04-2930 min
When You Just Want A Glass Of WineS1 E2-I Don't Know What I Don't KnowA Light Flight into some common areas of intimidation in drinking wine.2025-04-2242 min
When You Just Want A Glass Of WineS1 E1-Introducing When You Just Want A Glass of WineWhen You Just Want a Glass of Wine is a podcast dedicated to making wine drinking more approachable and inclusive. Hosts Zena Polin and Renée Gentry decode the language and unlock the customs of wine drinking with warmth, humor, and zero pretension. Hosted by Zena Polin, owner of Beauty Champagne & Sugar Boutique, and Renée Gentry, an attorney and WSET Level 2 wine aficionado-in-progress, the podcast launches on April 22, 2025, following Beauty's RAMMY nomination for Wine Program of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington.Weekly episodes include a mix of styles: 🍷 Light Flights – where t...2025-04-1915 min