Sep 17, 2018
There are so many different wines that are similar to the standbys most people know and love. This time, Ian Renwick, shop owner of www.jadedpalates.com in the U.K. (Devon but he ships all over the U.K.!), talks with me both about ideas for alternatives and vocabulary you can use to get even more alternatives locally....
Aug 18, 2018
In this podcast I have a fascinating conversation with the head of Global Growth for www.wine-searcher.com, Suzanne Kendrick. The company is based in New Zealand and they are the ultimate intersection between tech and wine -- essentially the Google of wine prices.
From their site,
"The Wine-Searcher database...
May 13, 2018
Wine notes run the gamut -- from detailed and esoteric (meat blood? Madagascar vanilla?) to cute-sy and dumb (like sunshine and deliciousness!). But are they useful to us as wine drinkers? What's the goal of a note? What SHOULD it say for it to be meaningful?
Ian and I discuss the state of notes and what we think...
Jan 26, 2017
When the weather is cold, I often just want to reach for a red. It’s got higher alcohol, is served at a warmer temperature, and it’s great with hearty food.
But I’m here to tell you that there’s this underbelly of whites that few know about that you need to get on right away. They are usually a great price,...
Nov 9, 2016
Ian returns as a co-host, talking about his latest venture -- starting an independent wine shop. We discuss the work that goes into this process, what you should look for in a indie shop, & economics of bottle pricing. Fascinating behind the scenes look!
Visit his site jadedpalates.com to see his selection and, if...