Wine 101

The Valpolicella is not just Amarone. Actually, Amarone is a new development that rose out of a happy accident. Some of the most fun wines in Italy come from here. Let's get into it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sat down with Kamee Knutson, head winemaker at Talbott Vineyards, and talked about the wines, the tasting room, and the Sleepy Hollow vineyard one of the US's legacy spots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lugana is a unique Italian wine zone that straddles two regions and deals with one grape. A white wine grape with a funky nomenclature. It's a hidden gem of a place so let's get to know Lugana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One word, two meanings. It's a town. It's a grape. This can be one of the more confusing wine words in Italy. Especially when Americans come back from Tuscany and order the wrong wine. Let's clear this up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the newest and most age-worthy wines from Italy began with one man who, along with his family, created a wine with more structure than any of its neighboring zones and won over the American palate, becoming one of the first DOCG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the day Chianti and Tuscany were going through a rough spot. Out of that rough came diamonds. This is the story of the Supertuscans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we will get down with the details of this wine region. Below are two supplemental episodes from seasons past that will help with some background here: Tuscany Sangiovese/Chianti Click the link below to discover and purchase wine brands discussed on the Wine101 podcast series. Get 15% OFF when you purchase $75 or more. Use coupon code “ wine15 ” at checkout.  www.thebarrelroom...

In the episode, we get familiar with the largest wine region in the world. These wines are on our shelves and they are great so let's get into wines from the Languedoc. Click the link below to discover and purchase wine brands discussed on the Wine101 podcast series. Get 15% OFF when you purchase $75 or more. Use coupon code “ wine15 ” at checkout.  www.thebarrelroom.com/discover Hosted on Ac...

Vouvray is a unique wine region where one grape takes on many forms. Wines from here are on our shelves so let's get a nice breakdown of the Loire Valley region and its affinity with Chenin Blanc. Click the link below to discover and purchase wine brands discussed on the Wine101 podcast series. Get 15% OFF when you purchase $75 or more. Use coupon code “ wine15 ” at checkout.  www.thebarrelro...

Wines from Saumur are delicious and on our market. Your eyes may have glazed right over them with all the bubbles out there. Let's get to know the uniqueness of the wines of Saumur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beaujolais is Burgundy's southern neighbor with its own personality. A region developed around a grape that had been eradicated from the Duchy of Burgundy. Today This region is going through a revival on our market so let's get to know Bojo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These two neighboring towns are said to have the purest expression of Sauvignon Blanc. Let's get to know them and throw down a little history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're diving back into France over the next six episodes starting with Muscadet. A wine region with a unique history, a unique mane, and even more unique wine. They are very prominent on our market and ready for some seafood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's explore the murky, mythical history of sparkling wine. In the episode, Keith did some digging and presents his sparkling wine history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know Champagne but what about all of the other great sparkling wines made in France outside that famous region. In this episode, we break down the seven regions to know that also sparkle.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It can be said that the sparkling wines of Franciacorta are Italy's answer to Champagne. And although this is only partly true the journey ended with a traditional-method wine all their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cava is Spain's answer to Champagne. But how did it becomes what it is today? In this episode, we give some background on Spain's most unique wine regions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virginia has our oldest wine history. But it's in modern times that the state found it's wine industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of Oregon wine is in its modern wine era. Rebels run north and begin what will become a lasting image. Even with a rich history, this state is just getting started. We'll break down some history and geography to get you started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we breakdown the history of the wine industry of Washington State, which was not that long ago, and understand why this state is making such great wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior Staff Writer and host of Vinepair's Cocktail College Tim McKirdy shares his favorite Wine 101 episode. Bordeaux, always a good region to brush up on. Especially when you can get it all in less than thirty minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our last installment of the Sonoma/Napa we talk with Louis M. Martini Winery's Director of Winemaking, Michael Eddy about some Napa and Martini history as well as the future of the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that we have Sonoma down pat let's deep-dive into Napa an understand what it's like getting there, being there and eating and drinking in our fine wine region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brenae takes us on a a tour of the famous Monte Rosso Vineyard and reveals the past, present and future of Sonoma wine, especially in her Moon Mountain district. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we dive deep into Sonoma and talk about what it's like being there, enjoying the wine, the food and the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.