Dec 31, 2012

We’re getting in under the wire for New Year’s Eve (and we’ve missed some of you abroad) but this episode is a must listen before you make a last run to the wine shop. Here are the notes: Different sytle types of Champagne/Sparkling to consider: Traditional method, Brut, Prestige Cuvee (for lots of $$!!), Vintage...

Dec 19, 2012

This week we return to the Grape Miniseries…finally! It’s Malbec and I think we have a few surprises to share about this grape. After lots of wonderful thanks and fun comments, we hit three excellent listener questions: 1. What’s the etiquette of sharing good wine with people who may not appreciate it? GREAT...

Dec 12, 2012

A bonus Wine Chat with Rick on Amazon.com’s announcement that they’re now selling wine. Now Amazon really does sell everything! Go to http://www.amazon.com/wine to see for yourself! We discuss the implications of this move and whether or not we think it will work..this time around (three’s a charm, or three...

Dec 4, 2012

When we first started the podcast, we didn’t know what the appetite for dorkiness was. After almost 2 years of doing this, we’ve realized it’s VORACIOUS!! Yay! That means I can go hog-wild in a crazy oak-a-palooza. After our newly revamped “Listener Feedback” segment, where we ask you if you want to chat and...