Wine Face

How we talk about wine has been on my mind recently. Along with an introspection on how I operate my business, how can I include more voices and create a more anti-racist wine community-- I can and will do more. These are things I have been thinking about and today decided to also talk about wine gear that is glazed over and it's often assumed the customers understands: wine glasses, wine openers,...

Starting where France and Spain meet along the mediterranean, let's take a quick mentat drive long the the coast heading East and discover the significant coastal wine making zones and end up in the ultimate Dream Zone: Liguria. What's it like/ what grows there/ what is the epic terroir. Time to blast off!! Use code WINEFACE for 25% off your first order at drinkhydrant.com/wineface Produced by Dea...

We gotta look forward to the little things during these WEIRD ASS TIMES. This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend, historically a time of friends, family and outdoor grilling. Here are some must haves to just make the weekend pop and add some special flavor into the mix. Bomb ass Rosé 2018 Valentina Passalacqua, Rosa Terra, Puglia, Nero di Troia 2018 Lise et Bertrand Jousset, Rose a Lies, Vin de Franc...

I woke up the other morning with Puglia in the brain! And realized we needed to talk about it! Mostly because Valentina Passalaqua's wines are a straight up vision from Puglia and break from some traditions there so it's best to get a better understanding of the entire enchilada!   Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

Everyone should know Sarah and should eat at Night + Market in LA! But until we can do that again, let's day dream about days past, some of the dopest thai food around and how to build one of the city's best wine programs around that! We did record this pre-covid 19, so we will be getting an update from Sarah and how she is doing in future episodes. Looking for a Mother's Day gift? Try Causebox- v...

Not many people have had wine from Switzerland nor do they know much about it, so why not drop some casual knowledge on it!! Because the wines are dope! It's a very special place making very special wine. We have one producer from Switzerland in the shop right now, check out Domaine de Cherouche here ! Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

Holly Liss has been behind the scenes for the branding and styling of some of the most powerful food based restaurants and brand's instagram accounts. She's the queen of getting the perfect shot. She sits down to talk about food, dinner parties, branding, marketing and how to get to click all together.    We tasted two wines! One of them is sold out, but it's cabernet franc realness and we have lo...

Shit got real last month with the outbreak of the virus!! I had to take a quick hiatus from Wine Face as our business crumbled and we rushed to re-form it. Successfully! But I am back! I wanted to take a moment to address the changes that Covid-19 have had on my work life and also talk about some amazing wine trends that have been emerging as everyone stays safer at home. Produced by Dear Media Se...

My friend Heather Taylor came by to talk about her amazing home linens line, Heather Taylor Home. Listen, it's all kinds of Covid-19 crazy out there, let's all day dream about gorgeous dinner parties to come! We tasted the Precedent Chenin Blanc and the Kou Kou Cabernet Franc! xo Helen   Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Pinot noir! Rolls of the tongue, people know it but what do we know about it? What's the deal with this grape, what's the history, let's better understand it together!   Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sarah Meyer, founder and owner of Roe Caviar, came by to talk about all things caviar from what it is how it kicks off entertaining to how to serving it and so much more. It's a Caviar vibe for sure! We taste through a few different wines to see what pairs nicely with her Roe caviar and these two wines were the winners! The beer we tasted is Mikeller...but it wasn't as good.      2018 Mosse, Anjou...

Chardonnay is an amazing grape but kind of got a bad wrap with all that buttery Chard brouhaha. What's the DEAL with chardonnay, where is from and how do I find the dopeness. Tune in to find out!   Build your free wedding website on Zola and get $50 toward your registry. Go to zola.com/wineface and get started today!   Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

It's time for one of our entertaining 411 episodes and this week it's all about hot tips for throwing the most epic holiday party!   Notes/ Recipes:   Spiced Rum Citrus Punch recipe  Spagliato Recipe: 1oz sweet vermouth, 1oz aperol, add ice, top with prosecco and add thick orange slice.  Negroni recipe: .75oz sip smith gin, .75oz sweet vermouth, .75oz Aperol, enjoy over ice with orange peel Ginger...

Tuscany is the dreamy dreamzone of Italy where fairy tales were created but it's also the home to some of the most famous italian wines that are made from Sangiovese grapes, mostly. It's a historic area that has been changing the game since the romans. What is chianti and brunello? Revealed here! Get the pasta on!    Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Cabernet franc is famous in two parts of France: Bordeaux and the Loire valley. But what is Cabernet franc? What does it taste like? Where else can we find it? Why is it so amazing? All of this is revealed in this episode- get obsessed like I am!   Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

A deep dive into my favorite grape varietal: Gamay, from my favorite place it's grown: Beaujolais and it just happens to be the perfect wine to serve at my favorite holiday: Thanksgiving!!! get to know the Cru Beaujolais, what that means, how to shop for them and why to avoid Beaujolais Nouveau.    Build your free wedding website on Zola and get $50 toward your registry. Go to ZOLA.com/wineface an...

The Veneto! Totally misunderstood, the home of prosecco and Valpolicella, sometimes referred to as a wine factory, but there are GEMS within! Understand this area of Italy and then we shed some light on the dopeness that is emerging.    Wines we love from the Veneto: 2017 Davide Spillare, Crestan, Veneto, Garganega 2018 I Castagnucoli, Rosso no. 1, Veneto, Merlot/Rebosso   Produced by Dear Media ....

It's not all cabernet sauvignon and Napa valley, but what is California wine, how is it defined, where did it start and where are we today. Part one of many!!   Produced by Dear Media.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

You fancy huh Bordeaux? Well let's find out why! What is the deal with Bordeaux, why all these Growth classifications, what's all the weight and gravitas about? Get the 411 on Bordeaux and it's general layout right here.    My favorite Bordeaux's in the shop now!   2016 Chateau le Puy, Emilien, Cotes de Bordeaux, Merlot/Cabernet Sauv/Carmenere   2005 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Merlot/Cabernet Sauvig...

Bethany Heinze, the former wine director of Helen's in Brentwoood just worked harvest with Athenais Beru at Chateau de Beru  and she came by to tell us the magical story of it all! I have loved Athenais wines for so long and was lucky enough to visit her three years ago. She is located in Chablis and is a true force of nature. Links below for her wines that we have in stock now!   2016 Athenais Be...

What's the deal with the Loire Valley? And why is it SO COOL! This episode talks about the different subregions, what grapes are grown and then drone hovers over one of my current favorite spots: Anjou!   Some of my favorites in the shop right now!   2018 Clos du Tue-Boeuf, Vin Rose, Vin de France, Touraine, Gamay 2017 Les Arches de Belliviere, Confluence, Anjou, Chenin Blanc 2018 Denizot Pere et...

Ashley is a badass! Not only did she start one of the sexiest and functional sleep wear businesses, she also has amazing insight into our home rituals. We sat down at Lunya to discuss and taste some wine! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Alice Feiring is a pillar of the wine community, she was one of the first people to write about natural wine and she just came out with her new book: Natural Wine for the People! She's super, thanks for listening!   Wines we tasted together:    2018  DOMAINE DES LAMPYRES, LUMINESCENCE, ESPIRA DE L'AGLY, ROUSSILLON, MUSCAT PETIT GRAIN/MUSCAT D'ALEXANDRIE/MACABEU 2018  DOMAINE YOYO, LA TRANCHEE, BAN...

Champagne has a deep history in France but it wasn't always the preferred beverage for poppin bottles on yachts. Champagne is so cool it's also misunderstood and has evolved through history in a very interesting way. But we are going to be diving deep and revealing the truth behind the bubbles. The when, the why, the how and the current evolution of everyone's most misunderstood wine: Champagne. ...

Tess is dope. She is so rad. Based in northern California, one year ago she struck out on her own and formed an importing/ disctribution company called Tess Bryant Selections! Badass. She has a focus on Australia which is rad, she has rules to live by and hot tips for camping. We also tasted the Boracio wines that JUST hit the shelves. Check it out!   What we tasted: 2018 Borachio, Adelaide Hills,...