Inside Wine Podcast

If you have enjoyed caviar but don't know much about it, this episode will give you enough information to feel confident spending the ducats for a can of the premium stuff. Host Joe Janish speaks with expert Chiara of Calvisius Caviar, one of the world's top producers of premium, pure, sustainable, fully traceable caviar. All the questions about caviar that you were afraid to ask, were put forth b...

It's the holiday season, which means it's bubble time! If you are the person who buys bubbles only once a year, and it's this time of year, you may enjoy this casual conversation with "The World Wine Guys" -- Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen. Mike and Jeff have done it all in the wine business over the past 20 years, as wine book authors, freelance writers, critics, and judges (yes, there is such a...

Cookbook author and entertaining expert Marc J. Sievers helps you de-stress the holidays with easy-to-prepare, yet delicious and beautiful recipes and food preparations -- with extra tips specific to keeping you and your guests safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Inside Wine Podcast host Joe Janish and Marc discuss food and wine pairing, which wines to choose, and how many bottles you...

Molly Hill - winemaker at Sequoia Grove winery in Napa, California -- explains why Napa Valley is such a special place for wine. Molly details the unique climate and geography that makes Napa perfect for crafting world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Additionally, she explains how each element of the Valley affects a wine's characteristics. Additionally, Molly walks you through some of th...

Did you start buying wine online as a result of COVID-19, and now stuck in a "wine rut" of regularly ordering the same labels over and over? Sarah Tracey offers five tips that empower you to explore outside your wine comfort zone. The key is learning what type of wines you like, and if you know what flavors of ice cream you like, then you can figure out wine just as easily. Sarah gives you the buz...

If you have dozens of bottles stored in your cellar just waiting for the "right time" to drink or for a special occasion, then this episode is for you. Inside Wine Podcast host Joe Janish talks to Food&Wine Magazine Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle, who, during the COVID-19 pandemic, began plowing through his wine cellar and sharing the experience on his Instagram channel with the hashtag #WTFDrinkT...

You don't need a special occasion to open a bottle of Champagne, and sommelier / Champagne expert Todd Lipman explains why in this episode of Inside Wine Podcast. Todd also gives you all the information you need to choose the right Champagne -- every time. A few of the topics that are covered in this episode include: - Non-vintage Champagne explained - and why it's where you should start when buyi...

If you find wine from Italy confusing, and/or want to get a better understanding of wines from Tuscany, then this is the episode for you. Listen to show host Joe Janish get the download on Tuscan wines from winemaker Giovanni Folonari, whose family has been making wine in Tuscany for over 100 years. Giovanni explains the following: - the differences between Chianti, Chianti Classico, and Chianti C...

In this special edition of Inside Wine Podcast, we welcome a guest - Master Sommelier Chris Blanchard. There are less than 200 people in the United States who have earned the title "Master Sommelier" and Chris Blanchard is one of them. He began his career in the wine industry close to the bottom -- delivering cases of Thunderbird, Night Train, and jug wines to liquor and grocery stores -- and work...

Decanting is not just for old wines - in fact, you may want to decant more often than you think. Learn why, when, and how to decant, even if you don't own a proper, fancy decanter. You will also get insider tips on what to do before you decant a wine, as well as ways to "cheat" when keeping sediment separated from the wine. You can see all accompanying images and other information related to decan...

In Episode 3, "Does Wine Get Better With Age?", the discussion touched on how to store wine for aging -- because you can't age wine without proper storage. So, in this episode, you learn the fundamentals of proper storage. Wine is perishable, just like food, and, also just like food, it needs to be properly stored even if only for a few hours. In this episode, you learn how and why to protect a bo...

You've seen the internet memes, t-shirts, bumper stickers, or birthday cards that say "like a fine wine, I get better with age." But is it true that wine gets better with age? Host Joe Janish explains: - 99% of all wine at a retail shop should be consumed within 2 years - Wine has no expiration date, but it has a vintage date -- and that's what will help you understand how long a wine can be kept...

This episode focuses on wines for the traditional Thanksgiving feast.   If you're the host, the easiest way to choose the right wines is to put the task on your guests. Everyone asks "what can I bring?" Tell them one bottle of their favorite wine and a second bottle of a wine type that you specify based on what you learn in this episode.   If you're the host and providing all the wine, figure on 2...

Craggy Range winemaker Julian Grounds explains how he began making wine in his native Australia, moved on to Burgundy, then the US Northwest, back to Australia, before finally settling in New Zealand.  Julian provides his perspective of Pinot Noir -- in all of those classic areas where he's made wine (Burgundy, Oregon, and New Zealand) -- and dives deep into what makes Craggy Range a benchmark pro...

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