Wine Guide with Cork & Fizz - Wine education for beginners and enthusiasts

Ep 14 I’m back with the next installment of my Grape Deep Dive Miniseries and this time it’s all about Cabernet Franc. This grape is incredibly versatile and known for its diverse flavors and intriguing history. You may not be super familiar with Cabernet Franc but you likely know one of its offspring: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Carménère.  Cabernet Franc is that it is not without its challenge...

Ep 13 It’s finally happening! You’ve booked that wine trip that you have always wanted to take, your plane tickets are booked, you found the cutest Airbnb and now you get to choose the wineries you would like to see!  Amidst all the excitement you are now feeling a little overwhelmed with the planning stage. What wineries should you visit, how many wineries should you see in a day, and a million m...

Ep 12 When you were 13 did you know with absolute unwavering certainty what you wanted to do with your life? I know I certainly didn’t!  After watching a Meg Ryan rom-com flick at just 13 years old, Anna Clifford, owner of the boutique winery Final Girl wines, knew without a doubt that she would one day be a winemaker! In this episode of the Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine Podcast, Anna walks us thr...

Ep 11 Maybe you’re planning a fancy dinner party with a bunch of friends or maybe you’re just grilling some burgers. Either way you want to pair a bottle of wine with your food but how do you know what wine will pair well with your meal? This is one of my most asked questions when it comes to wine! I know that most of us want to enjoy a delicious glass of wine with our meal and I also know many of...

Ep 10 When you think of wineries I bet you think of the wineries in California, Washington, and maybe even Oregon. Rarely do you ever think about a winery being in Wisconsin! When I think of Wisconsin I think cold, snowy, wet and well.. cheese!  However, today’s guest, Erin Rasmussen–the founder of American Wine Project, is flipping the script and bringing Wisconsin produced wines to the forefront...

Ep 9 We're diving into one of my favorite regions in this Wine Region Mini Series and that is Chile! Why is Chile one of my favorite wine regions? If you missed last week's episode you can catch it here , but Chilean wines are at the very beginning of Cork & Fizz! During the pandemic I hosted a virtual wine tasting for friends showcasing Chilean wines and that ended up sparking my id...

Ep 8 I’m so excited to share with you my story of how I came to love wine and how Cork & Fizz came to be! It all began in Spain when I was studying abroad and I would have a glass (or sometimes a bottle - I promise you don’t want to miss that story!) of wine with lunch. My go-to was always “ Vino Blanco ” (aka “white wine”). Fast forward to a couple years later when I’ve just moved to Seattle...

Ep 7 How does a real estate agent with no formal education in the wine industry push past the obstacles of owning her own winery? Well, it starts with saying yes to every opportunity that comes your way and that is exactly what Mari Womack of Damsel Cellars did! Mari was inspired to open her own winery while working in Seattle area restaurants. While working in the hospitality industry she began a...

Ep 6 Are you a wine lover that gave up Chardonnay during the Anything But Chardonnay, also known as ABC, phase? I find that people often feel strongly about Chardonnay, and usually in the negative direction but I think it’s impossible to hate all Chardonnays!  So, why is Chardonnay often looked at in a negative way? Well, we are going to dive deep into that along with the history of the Chardonnay...

Ep 5 How does someone go from being a tech editor to quitting their job and becoming an expert sommelier?  That’s exactly what today's guest, Bianca Bosker certified sommelier, award-winning journalist and author of Cork Dork did! Bianca takes us through her journey starting from that moment when she decided she wanted to be a part of the wine world and here’s a hint - it may have had to do w...

Ep 4 I find in the wine community that Rosé is looked down upon and not seen as a fine wine. Many also make the mistake of thinking it’s always sweet. Well, I LOVE Rosé and I drink it all year round…not just in the summer! Today I’m chatting about the complex and often misunderstood world of Rosé! We’ll start by chatting all about the history of Rosé. Did you know it dates all the way back to 1550...

Ep 3   You would love one glass of wine but that means having to open a full bottle. And then once you open that bottle of wine you may feel the pressure to drink the bottle. What if it goes bad? You don’t want to be wasteful. Sound familiar? Well, Hillary Cocalis, founder & chief go-getter of Sipwell Wine Company , a premium award-winning craft wine brand, had the same thought! Why isn’t ther...

Ep 2   One of the hardest things to do when it comes to wine is choosing a bottle to purchase. WHY are there so many choices?! If you feel overwhelmed when buying wine, you are not alone.  When I first started buying wine I always chose the same bottle because I knew I loved it. It was in my comfort zone. But the thing was. I was missing out on so many amazing options! And I don’t want you to miss...

Ep 1   Have you ever picked up a glass of wine and while everyone around you was tasting something fruity or earthy…all you tasted was just wine? Ever wondered what the heck someone meant when they said they loved a “full bodied wine” or wanted something with “low tannins”? I know I have.  What if I told you that learning to taste wine was as easy as four simple steps? And that once you learn thes...

Are you ready to get ALL of your wine questions answered in a fun and approachable way? Are you ready to jump into the wine world but you don’t know where to start? I get it! There are so many choices! I mean what wine should I pair with dinner? What wine pairs best with what food? Is natural wine really better for me? And by the way, what the heck is an orange wine? Well friend, you are in the ri...