Episode 191: Grape Gab – Wild, Wily Sauvignon Blanc

Episode 191: Grape Gab – Wild, Wily Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc is at the center of our monthly Grape Gab. Think it’s all about cat pee and teeth-stripping acidity? Think again. We talk styles, clones, Read More …

Episode 177: Wine Camp in New York

Episode 177: Wine Camp in New York Steph and Val just returned from their fifth Society of Wine Educators (SWE) conference in the Finger Lakes, NY. We affectionately refer to this annual gathering as “wine Read More …

Episode 169: Anise Spirits & a Nice Surprise

Episode 169: Anise Spirits & a Nice (Wine!) Surprise This spirited discussion focuses on the flavoring, characteristics, and botanical foundations of anise or licorice-based spirits. What’s fascinating is the variety of plants, seeds, roots and Read More …

Keeping it Real With Arthur Black, Wine & Spirits Education Specialist, & Host of the Shift Drink Podcast

Episode 155: Keeping it Real With Arthur Black, Wine & Spirits Education Specialist, & Host of the Shift Drink Podcast Wine and Spirits Education Specialist, and host of the Shift Drink Podcast, Arthur Black joins Read More …

Episode 144: Alsace Opulence With Cassidy Havens, DipWSET

Episode 144: Alsace Opulence With Cassidy Havens, DipWSET What is the “red drinker’s white wine?” What’s unique about Alsace, the wine styles, and the labeling? Cassidy Havens of Teuwen Communications fills us in on why Read More …

Episode 143: New Year, New York Wines

Episode 143: New Year, New York Wines Before we get this show on the road, it is important to tell you that the unique wines in this episode were provided by Play Nice PR and Read More …