Wine 101

The rhone valley has dual personalities. We see a lot of Cote Du Rhone on shelves but that's only scratching the surface of awesome here in this ancient wine growing region. In this episode we breakdown the rhone in all it major parts so it's easier to understand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about how this cold, northerly French wine region makes some of the most sough-after wine in the world. We'll talk a little history and go over the different styles you'll see on shelves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rioja is small but mighty. As one of the most recognizable wine regions in Spain its wine laws and traditions are unique to this region. In this episode we talk about how Rioja came to be and breakdown what you need to know on a wine label. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South African wine has been flourishing for a few decades now and is finally gaining steam on our market. In this episode we break down the wine culture here with some history and regions you'll see on US shelves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Syrah. Or is it, welcome to Shiraz? In this episode we'll talk about the origins of the roguish Rhone variety, it's confusing names and how it express itself across the growing regions of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia is massive. And so is its wine culture. In this episode we give a general overview of some of the wine regions we are seeing ans will see coming onto the American Market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No rules and an attention to detail. New Zealand has come a long way in t short amount of time and is just getting started. In this episode we break down a little bit of history and talk about the wine regions you will see on the American market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today almost all of Chile's wine regions are on our shelves. It's a country rich in wine history. In this episode we'll talk about how the wine industry formed, where it's headed and break down the wine regions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know Malbec because of Argentina. But what do we know about Argentina. There's a whole history before Malbec that set the grape up for success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New York has been planting vines for a long time. But everything changed after Prohibition. In the episode we'll talk about how this wine region became a new national focus break down its AVA's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The term Red Blend is not new but the meaning behind it here in the US is. It's actually evolving as we speak. What does it mean and how does it effect our drinking culture? I bring in VinePair CEO Adam Teeter who has all the info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is an appellation exactly? I means one thing in general and many things when getting down to specifics. Sound confusing? It can be but in the episode we break it all down for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The word is unique to the French language. But the concept and ideas that surround it are vast and global. Let's discuss Terroir and what it means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the last episode of season one! Here we do an overview of the celebrated wine regions in Italy and set up future episodes where we will dive even deeper in to the hills of Tuscany. Season two is on the way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we do a general overview of the diversity of Spain. Before we dive into the more well known regions in future episodes let's talk about the geography, climates and native varieties that make this wine country so unique. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barolo and Barbaresco are some of the world's most revered wines. Both are named after towns made from the same grape but they couldn't be more different from each other. In this episode we break down the legacy of these towns, wines and the humans that made it happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Malbec has become one of the most popular wines in the US, but how did we get here? This episode tells the story of this grape's journey from Europe to Argentina to the hearts of American wine drinkers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prosecco is one of the most popular wine in the US, and for good reason: it's fun and delicious on its own or in a spritz or a mimosa. But where is it made and how does it get to bubbly? Let's break down this very interesting story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Outside of California there's a whole country of wine out there. Let's have a discussion about how far we've come as a wine drinking culture as consumers and winemakers and where else great wine is available across the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So much land. So much wine. So much diversity. The Central Coast of California is home to great wine that deserves to be celebrated. In this episode we give a general overview of the huge AVA and talk about some of the many sub AVA's that you'll find on shelves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Sonoma wine is grown and organized in a very different way than it's much smaller neighbor to the east, Napa Valley. I this Episode we talk about the immense diversity and exploratory spirit of this wine growing region and how to wrap our heads around it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Napa Valley is the wine region that put the U.S. on the International wine map. In this episode we talk a bit about how it became what it is today, and breakdown its parts to help you fully understand it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The name is uniquely ours. But where is it from? For a long time Zinfandel was a mystery. Not any more! How was it solved? It's a fun story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From humble beginnings, to rock star status, to rock bottom, Merlot has experienced a rollercoaster ride of popularity. Let's understand this grape's story and fall back in love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Riesling is one of the world's 6 noble grapes, but you may not know much about it, and that's ok, but with it growing in popularity across the US, it's time you did. Let's get to know Riesling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.