Dec 19, 2022
Much has changed since our original 2017 episode (199) on Cava and Spanish sparkling wine. It's time for a refresh and an update!
Photo: Cava cork. Credit: cava.wine
In this episode we fill you in on the roller coaster the DO has been on since 2017 and where it stands today. The story shows how Spain has moved from...
Dec 13, 2022
In this show, we cover Aglianico - the best red grape you may have never heard of. Widely considered one of Italy’s top three red grapes with Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, many consider the wines of Aglianico some of the world’s top bottles too. That said, because Aglianico is a grape of the more obscure regions in...
Dec 6, 2022
I welcome back Jim Morris, industry veteran, hospitality pro, and hiring manager for major wineries to help me answer the question I get frequently:
“I love wine, how do I get into the industry?”
We address the three main verticals for entry into the biz: the executive/business side, the production side, and...
Nov 29, 2022
This week’s show is about one of the most famous white wines in Italy, the region's/wine's 1000 year history, and its recent comeback in quality and stature. The region? Soave (SWAH-vay) in Veneto, Italy.
Map: Consorzio Tutela Vini Soave
Located just east of the famed city of Verona (Romeo and Juliet, anyone?), in...
Nov 22, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving/Harvest Meal 2022. For this episode, we’re discussing wines that will give you great bang for your buck, pair perfectly with the meal, and impress your guests.
Photo: Pumpkins &
Pais!
(c) Wine For Normal
People
These pairings are really for any traditional western meal – Thanksgiving, Christmas,...