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Wine 101

VinePair

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Wine 101 is a wine podcast for the everyday wine lover. Once a week VinePair's tastings director Keith Beavers will breakdown everything from how wine is made to wine regions of the world in easy-to-digest fashion giving the listener the confidence they need on their wine journey. Follow Keith on Instagram for episode previews and general wine lover musings @vinepairkeith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Decanted Wine Podcast

Dave Adams and Sandra Everingham, WSET level 2 graduates

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Join wannabe-wine-snobs Sandi and Dave for fun, light-hearted yet informative discussions about wine tasting, wine travel, wine education, winemakers and wine events! Broadcasting from the second largest wine producer in the United States, Washington State (and beyond)! Then go deep into the world of wine with in-depth storytelling and interview segments with wine industry professionals. Let's Decant this!
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Crush It Wine Education

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Welcome to CrushCast from Crush It Wine Education! This is the podcast for the wine curious. Whether you're a total novice that wants to learn how to understand the often intimidating world of wine or a seasoned pro that wants to brush up on your knowledge, we’ve got you covered. Our goal with our business and this podcast is to make wine and wine education accessible, interesting, and fun! So grab a glass and join us!
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The Unreserved Wine Talk podcast features candid conversations with the most fascinating people in the wine world. Your host, award-winning journalist Natalie MacLean, dives into how it feels to compete in the nerve-wracking World's Best Sommelier Competition, the shadowy underground of wine forgery, the zany tactics of a winemaker who hosted a funeral for cork, and more. Nestled in these colourful stories are practical tips on how to choose wine from a restaurant list, pair it with food and ...
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Recommended by Decanter Magazine who call The Wine Pair Podcast fun, irreverent, chatty, and entertaining! In each episode, husband and wife team Joe and Carmela learn about, taste, and give our honest review of three wines that are reasonably priced - meaning under $20 each - and easy to find. Our podcast is made for people who want to learn more about wine, find new wines to enjoy, and just want someone to talk about wine in a fun and funny way that regular people can understand. So, if th ...
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Better With Wine

Better With Wine

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We are a couple of wine professionals who want to help the everyday drinker of wine understand what they like and don't like about wine! We make it simple and fun to listen to and pick out wines each week so our listeners can drink with us!
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Jnolaism

Jasmine Nola

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Jnolaism is a blog turned podcast by Jasmine Nola. She is your new BFF who keeps it real at ALL times by giving you her advice whether it is solicited or not. Throwing in her two cents when it comes to all things pop culture, reality TV (ANYTHING BRAVO) and the struggles of being a millennial. She may not have a PhD in Psychology, but her unfiltered advice will change your life.
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You're Gonna Need a Bigger Bottle

You're Gonna Need a Bigger Bottle

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A podcast pairing movies and wine. We’ll tell you why we like ‘em, how they’re made, and why they work. Hopefully we find a pairing that works; sometimes we don't. Hosted by Scott Hudson and Jamie Harrison Rubin
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Check the Pantry

Jeff Lockwood

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On Check the Pantry, we start with one ingredient. Where we go from there is anyone's guess. Join host Jeff Lockwood, and frequently a guest or two, in the kitchen, at the table, on the farm, or even out on a fishing boat for a peek at food from all its perspectives. Produced at KBBI AM 890 in Homer, Alaska.
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Cocktails and Containers

Christy Lingo

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Looking to declutter, simplify, and organize your family? Want to do more of what you love with who you love? Join professional organizer and mom-of-2 Christy Lingo for weekly chats featuring tips to organize and simplify your home and family paired with a delicious cocktail recipe.
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Dead of the Night Podcast

Kenneth Bailey

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Devon Riesling vanished from a remote mountain road during a snowstorm in 2019, never to be seen again. Kenneth Bailey investigates her disappearance by interviewing witnesses, uncovering new leads, and breaking the case wide open. This audio drama has everything a true crime podcast needs. A deep dive into a mysterious case with shifting suspects and emerging clues? Check. Trap music? Check. Jumping to conclusions, accusing innocent people of murder, and exposing private details of the vict ...
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The Long Finish - A Wine Podcast

The Long Finish - A Wine Podcast

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Kathryn Coker is a former Food and Wine Magazine Sommelier of the Year, and her husband, Tug, is, well, her husband. And together they own and operate Esters Wine Shop and Bar in Santa Monica, CA. Each episode Kathryn opens a new bottle of wine as the couple discusses parenting, working together, the restaurant business, and, of course, wine.
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The Boozy Biddies Podcast is a fun, irreverent exploration of all things boozy - wine and spirits focused - with an emphasis on drinking as you learn. Join your hosts, Kara and Calla, two long-time friends (and boozy biddies) for a discussion of all things wine and spirits. We'll be going over wine and spirits 101 and things like: -How is wine made? -What is the difference between different kinds of wine? -How do I make sense of French wine? -What is distillation? -How are different spirits ...
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The Qingdao Expatery Podcast

Harout Joulakian

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The Qingdao Expatery Podcast is a China Talk podcast. It's a podcast run by expats living in Qingdao, China. We discuss China, art, music, movies, sports, city events, expat lifestyle, and trying our best to hit that Qingdao vibe. Music Credit: Yangkaiji - Emperor's Battle" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) license. https://soundcloud.com/yangkaijiMusic promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/74-lScOzIxk Podcast Cover Artwork: Feels Like Qingdao Magic by Iva Almeida Reis If ...
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The Mosel region of Germany is home to some of the top wineries for Riesling. The steep vineyards along the riverbanks benefit from the ideal climate and soil conditions, that produce some of the best white wines in the world. After a lucky encounter with a top Mosel producer, Julie brings you a fun, elegant, and budget-friendly Riesling. Hailing f…
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Tonight, our blind-tasting duo heads down south, way down south to Argentina. Malbec is a Bordeaux grape that has become less popular in France but is king in Argentina. Malbec is the most planted grape by far in Argentina. It produces over half of the worlds Malbec. (According to the Oxford Wine Companion) Malbecs from Argentina are riper and more…
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This Sipisode is dedicated to answering questions you may not want to ask at a tasting room or can't readily find online. We are here to give you real simple answers and show you that wine is accessible and an easy everyday beverage for everyone. We are not here to tell you what wine is wrong or right for you to drink, but to help you better enjoy …
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Why is winemaking always a challenge, no matter how long you’ve been doing it? How are wind machines used to mitigate the negative impact of cold weather? How does Pelee Island’s biodiversity influence the brand and winery? Why is it important for winemakers to respect the natural environment? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'…
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Known as “little rascal” in the local Piemontese dialect, this unique Italian white wine is elegant, rich, and flavorful. We usually prefer our white wines to be crisp and acidic, but we really enjoyed this rounder wine, and we think that Chardonnay lovers may find this to be a good option. In this episode we explore just exactly what Arneis is, an…
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To honor the start of the Football season (tailgate season). Dennis and Denise are having a canned and boxed wine show. We have never tried a canned wine, so we are excited to see if they are good. These wines are becoming more popular because of their user-friendliness. See if Dennis and Denise will recommend any of these three affordable wines. O…
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What is the connection between alcohol and innovation? How does alcohol help enhance trust and cooperation? Why is it important not to think about alcohol consumption through a medical lens alone? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Edward Slingerland, a professor of philosophy at the University of British Columbi…
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Confused by how to tell what is in a Bordeaux wine? We feel you! It’s confusing because there are a wide variety of grapes and blends to be found in Bordeaux wines and they don’t usually tell you on the label, but we have some secrets to share about how you can start to figure it out. Also, we think that, whether you are a Cabernet Sauvignon lover …
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Dennis and Denise have a budget-friendly show tonight, with each wine costing less than $10. We randomly selected and tasted three red wines. Also, see if you can catch ten references to different songs. We learn some wine terms. We also discuss why we look at the wine before we swirl, smell, and sip. See if Dennis and Denise can figure out what wi…
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How does alcohol, especially wine, foster our creativity, trustingness, and sociability? What does the “beer before bread” hypothesis suggest about alcohol's role in the development of civilization? Should there be different minimum drinking ages for wine and beer versus spirits? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting wit…
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With just a few weeks of summer left, we have the perfect wine to ensure that you do not squander those last few precious days. Afterall, there are some wines that just scream summer, and Vinho Verde is at the top of the list. Hailing from Portugal, Vinho Verde is a light, crisp, easy drinking, crowd pleasing little spritzer. Yes, spritzer because …
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Tonight our blind-tasting pair looks for a wine you can enjoy before summer is over. We will delve into some facts about Rose’ so you can make an informed purchase. We will also talk about wine characteristics, terms, and general rules you may want to follow to make your wine tasting experience the best it can be. We are also changing our format fr…
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We are excited to bring you our latest interview with Sabrine Rodems of Wrath and Scratch wines out of Monterey County. With over 20 years in the business, Sabrine brings her unique perspective on winemaking, collaboration, and creativity. We talk Pinot Clones, Italian Varieties, and our mutual love of bubbles. Join us for a lively conversation as …
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Why should you look beyond Eurocentric wine and food pairings? What’s so special about making vineyard-designated wines? How can you get the most out of your next trip to Sonoma County? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with superstar winemaker Theresa Heredia who has worked for some of California’s most prestigious …
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Kira Ballotta not only makes highly rated and sought after wines (her wines have rated at 92+ with Wine Enthusiast), she is a storyteller who focuses on trailblazing women - and we have to admit, she is quite a trailblazer herself. She is a self-made winemaker and entrepreneur who focuses on sustainable wines, and you can hear her fascinating story…
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Our blind-tasting pair are in for a treat, and so are you if you taste along with them. Garnacha originated in northeastern Spain. It is a heat-loving drought resistant grape. It spread around the Mediterranean and up into France where it is known as Grenache. Grenache is mostly a blending grape so getting a single variety wine can be difficult. Wi…
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Get to know one of the world's most sought-after sweet wines, Sauternes. In the episode, Allie breaks down the relationship between the grapes and 'noble rot', making this wine complex and flavorful. Find out how sweet wines have a place both before and after a meal. Support the show CONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @crus…
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Does harvesting wine based on the biodynamic calendar make sense? What about actually drinking the wine based on the lunar cycle? How does fog play a profound role in growing grapes and winemaking in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma, California? Why do some winemakers add Mega Purple to wine, and what the heck is Mega Purple? In this episode of t…
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We can admit when we are wrong, and we have to say that although we are not the biggest fans of oaky Chardonnay, we think we found some wines that even an ABC person (that is Anything But Chardonnay) can enjoy. Chardonnay is the most popular white wine in the world, but it is also a very polarizing wine - some people love it and will drink nothing …
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In this episode our two, garrulous gringos of the grape get a grip on Grenache, which makes the grade in a great many wines, though its graduation from the grottiest of gripe waters to the graceful grandiosity of Chateuneuf Du Pape isn’t greatly grasped. Grin with gruntled glee as our grandee of the grape, Jason, grows grandiloquent on Grenache’s g…
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Chardonnay is probably the most loved and hated wine in the world. Have you heard of ABC – (Anything But Chardonnay)? Some people dislike it, but it is still the world's most planted white wine grape. Why is it hated? We will try to find the answer in this episode. If you think you don’t like Chardonnay, maybe you haven’t tried the right one. Chard…
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Greetings! After a few tries, we finally bring you our Wine Certifications episode! Julie puts Allie to the test with a blind tasting and a little wine quiz. Then, we answer what it means to be a Sommelier and what all of these different certifications mean in the wine world. We finish off the pod with a scandal that rocked the Court of Master Somm…
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Why do Ontario winemakers need to be exceptionally unreasonable, stubborn, and pathological optimists? Which Ontario wines should you try next, other than Icewine? Why should Ontario be at the top of your list of wine regions to visit? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Matthew Gaughan on Matthew's World o…
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A common question we get is just how good are in-house wine brands like Trader Joe’s or Costco Kirkland Signature wines. This week, we tackle the 3rd highest tier of Trader Joe’s in-house wines, the Grand Reserve level, which is usually priced at $12.99 - which is a killer price IF they are any good. This week we also went out on a limb to try wine…
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Chianti is a classic Italian wine. It has come a long way from the basket wines found in the checkered tablecloth restaurants of the past century. Tonight, our two blind tasters will pair Chianti with some cheese. Join them as they taste these three wines. 1. 2021 Kirkland Riserva Classico ($8.99) from Costco https://costcowineblog.com/ 2. 2021 Gab…
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How do the soils of Germany change the expression of Riesling in your glass? What would surprise you about the size and of German wine production in relation to other leading wine-producing countries? How is climate change dramatically changing the way Germany cultivates vines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with …
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Did you know they make award winning wines in Israel? In this special episode, we have the honor to speak with Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker at Golan Heights Winery and one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Israel. Victor shares with us his journey and how we combined his love of food and interest in agriculture into a career in wine that…
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Riesling is a light, high-acid summer refresher and can be a great pairing with the right food. Some people avoid Riesling, believing it is only a sweet wine. While it can be made sweet, most Riesling is bone dry. Today we will taste these three Rieslings. 1. 2023 Joseph Handler Riesling ($5.99) from Trader Joe’s. This wine is off-dry, with notes o…
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We are happy to bring you a special interview with Peter Andrews of Culture Wine Co. We have always had a great interest in South African wines and Peter owns a company that champions some of the most diverse and up-and-coming wines from South Africa. We spoke with him about how he transitioned from the culinary world to wine, and how years of work…
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Why has German beer been so much more successful marketing-wise than German wine in foreign markets, particularly in the U.K. and North America? How does German law make it complex to navigate the country’s wines for consumers? What is selective harvesting, and why is it fundamental to understanding German wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wi…
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When most people talk about Rosé wine, they are most likely referring to Provence Rosé. Most people also probably think that Provence Rosé is what all Rosé wine tastes like, but that is not true. In this latest getting serious about Rosé episode, we spend some time talking about why that is. Now, it is true that Rosé from Provence is the most popul…
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Dennis and Denise are opting for a budget-friendly approach tonight, with each wine costing less than $10. We chose three refreshing summer wines that won’t break the bank. We taste the 2023 Landkastel Riesling ($6.99) from Aldi, 2023 Kirkland Pinot Grigio ($4.99) from Costco, and the Espiral Vinho Verde ($4.99) from Trader Joe’s. Listen to find ou…
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Why are pigs roaming up and down the rows of more and more vineyards? Do biodynamic preparations really help vineyards by treating them more holistically or is this junk science? How does fog help vineyards, especially in Napa and Sonoma? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Sophie Menin. You can find the wi…
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Don’t sleep on Agiorgitiko! You may not be familiar with Greek wines - or know how to pronounce them (we didn’t!) - but this is a wine that deserves to be on your must-learn list! Agiorgitiko is a hidden gem in the wine world - a versatile red that comes in different styles, goes well with tons of foods, and can be found at very reasonable prices. …
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In this episode, Pinot Noir reigns supreme. The grape that made Burgundy famous and produces some of the most expensive wines in the world takes to the tasting ring. Which wine will wear the belt in the blind wine tasting? Unknown to us, tonight we tasted these three Pinots: 2022 Ken Wright Cellars Willamette Valley ($25.99) from our local wine sto…
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Greetings friends of CrushCast! We are bringing you a special bonus episode in lieu of our latest episode. Due to some technical hiccups, we have to delay our release by one week, so we decided to give you a sneak peek into our Patreon. In this episode, We bring you some of the wines from the past that are still singing now. Julie did some digging …
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Why do many wineries plant roses at the end of each vine row? What does bee activity tell you about a vineyard? What does it mean for winemakers to have an "aesthetic vision"? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Sophie Menin. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Gi…
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Sometimes being old is good. Aged cheddar? Check. Vintage cars? Yep. Antique furniture Fo’ Sho’! Old Vine Zinfandel? You bet your a$$. In this episode, we return to one of our much beloved Kirkland Signature Challenges, and this week we pit the Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel against similarly priced and easy to find Old Vine Zinfandels to se…
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Tonight, Dennis and Denise get marooned on the island of New Zealand where Sauvignon Blanc is number one. We wade through information about Sauvignon Blanc, before casting off on a blind wine tasting journey. Join the pair as they taste a 2023 Kirkland Ti Point Sauvignon Blanc; a 2018 Craggy Range Te Muna; and a 2022 Justin from the Central Coast o…
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Hello All! We have embarked on an entirely new Sipisode series all about historical wineries. Often names are thrown around in the wine world to indicate quality and refinement. But we asked ourselves why their names carry such heavy meaning. Our goal in this series is to demystify the lore and explain how their legends were made. Our first stop is…
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