Jan 28, 2026

In the show I discuss these two outstanding appellations that once were Greats in Bordeaux and should be once again -- these are wines we should all be drinking more often, especially at the price we pay (you can get a great bottle for US$30).

Located at 44.5°N, northwest of the city of Libourne, Fronsac and Canon...

Jan 21, 2026

This week I discuss the current challenges facing wine due to climate change.  

I cover some strategies the industry is undertaking to address the major issues -- from vineyard and tech solutions to new varieties (Pilzwiderstandsfahige Reben or PiWi grapes!). Then I cover emerging regions that are doing a surprisingly...

Jan 14, 2026

After 14 years, I felt like it was probably time to do another show on Zinfandel! Known as America's heritage grape, the story of the quest for its European origins is like a mystery novel with an interesting end. It is a great grape and so historic! 

 
Photo: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0...

Jan 7, 2026

Many, many years ago (like 15 years ago when I started the pod! ) I did a bunch of shows to define terroir. This was when there was a lot of controversy over whether or not terroir was “real”, with people lining up on various sides – terroir is a bunch of bunk made up by snobby French people, wine from anywhere...