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It’s time for warm-weather sipping, so I chat and taste with Elaine Chukan Brown of Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews. She sent me California wines, I sent her Washington wines, and we share our thoughts. Break out the sunscreen and get on the patio! The post Wine Without Worry – All Your Summer Wines With Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

How do you learn about wine without memorizing places on a map? Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly shares educational tips combining her graphic design background with her zippy personality. We also share a couple wines from Bellwether Wine Cellars in the Finger Lakes and I get introduced to Childish Gambino. The post Wine Without Worry – Finding Your Flavor With Wine Folly appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

What is Gruner Veltliner? How do you say it? (Seriously!) Why should you drink it? Get to know the white and red wines of Austria with Winebow’s Austrian Import Specialist Melissa Sutherland. The post Wine Without Worry – Gruner Veltliner and Beyond: The Delights of Austrian Wine appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

A call to Cape Town starts a conversation with Jean-Baptiste Cristini, Head of Sales and Marketing for Fairview and Spice Route wineries. We talk about the country’s most famous wine regions, touch on Pinotage and Chenin Blanc, and, naturally, discuss goat towers. The post Wine Without Worry – Discovering The South African Wines of Fairview and Spice Route appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Who better to talk with about the diversity and history of our most popular white wine grape than a member of California’s First Family of Chardonnay? I welcome Wente Vineyards CEO and Fourth Generation Winegrower Carolyn Wente to the show. We talk about the variety of styles available to suit anyone’s palate as well as […] The post Wine Without Worry – Getting to Know California Chardonnay With Carolyn Wente appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

What are the highs and lows of being a winemaker? What surprises people about the job? And are you crazy to go it alone? My guest, William Allen of California’s Two Shepherds, (who makes tiny amounts of wine from grapes that aren’t the usual suspects), answers these questions and more. Plus, I taste some of […] The post Wine Without Worry – The Surprising Life of a Winemaker: William Allen of Two Shepherds appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Are you frustrated by heavy, long-winded, confusing wine books? Pick up a copy of The Essential Scratch and Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert. My guest is the book’s author, Richard Betts. He’s a Master Sommelier who wants to help YOU decide what you like, and even provide a map to your (wine) desires. The post Wine Without Worry – Can a Scratch and Sniff Book Help You Become a Wine Expert? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Does wine service and selection play a big part in a review of a restaurant? Should it? Does it depend on the pricetag of the meal? Food Writer and Critic for the Charleston (SC) Post and Courier Hanna Raskin provides the answers. We also talk about how to get Yelp Help via her book of […] The post Wine Without Worry – How Much Does Wine Matter in a Restaurant Review? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

It’s a one-two punch of awesome with these guests: Natalie Slater of Bake and Destroy, followed by CakeSpy Jessie Oleson Moore. Natalie destroys stereotypes of vegan cuisine, and I offer the wines to show off her cooking style. And if you’re craving sweetness, who better to speak with than a CakeSpy? I brought the dessert […] The post Wine Without Worry – How to Destroy Wine Stereotypes and also Embrace Sweetness appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

We’re making the case for year-round, regular Champagne consumption with David Speer of Ambonnay Bar in Portland, OR. David has some surprising thoughts on the best glass for appreciating Champagne, plus reveals why you might want to forgo the ice bucket. The post Wine Without Worry – Champagne is Way Better Than Cable: David Speer of Ambonnay Bar appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Join me outdoors, relaxing in the winery courtyard as I learn a lot about pairing food and wine from Jordan Vineyard and Winery Director of Wine, Greg Miller. We taste an outstanding Chardonnay and a few vintages of Cabernet as well, matched with cheeses and savory bites. Then it’s a trip up to the top […] The post Wine Without Worry – The Sensory Experience of Wine at Jordan Vineyard and Winery in California’s Alexander Valley appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

From Lodi Zinfandel on ice to Napa Valley Cabernet from dramatic hillside vineyards to a sublime sweet Italian wine made from partially dried grapes, my discussion with Michael Mondavi covers a lot of ground. You’ll also get advice on how to trust your own taste, navigate the highs and lows of family business, and what […] The post Wine Without Worry – Michael Mondavi: A Conversation About the Magic of Wine appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

How and where do you buy your wine? Increasingly, it’s less in person and more over the internet. And it may be via responding to a compelling e-mail detailing a unique selection. So how does that wine offer get into your inbox? I speak with Paul Zitarelli, owner of Full Pull Wines, and chief scribe […] The post Wine Without Worry – Are You Getting the Full Pull From Your Wines? A Conversation with Paul Zitarelli appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

How does a winemaker decide when grapes in the vineyard are ready to pick? Is it an art? A science? Both? Ross Andrew Mickel, Winemaker at Ross Andrew Winery, takes time from his busy harvest schedule to shed light on what goes into making this crucial decision. Ross also discusses the diversity of grapes and […] The post Wine Without Worry – Wine Grape Harvest Season: To Pick or Not To Pick, That is the Question appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Near the Northern Italian town of Trento, with the dramatic Dolomite Mountains as a backdrop, you find a place making sparkling wine where the distinction of Champagne meets the uniqueness of Italy: Cantine Ferrari. Jamie Stewart, US Brand Ambassador for Cantine Ferrari, joins me to help explain what makes this (relatively undiscovered) place and its […] The post Wine Without Worry – Cantine Ferrari: Italian Sparkling Wines of Distinction in a Distinctly Beautiful Setting appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Wine is great on its own, but you can also get creative in mixing up cocktails. I welcome ace bartender, Mezcal lover, and Spirits Director for the Heavy Restaurant Group Casey Robison. He concocts lively cocktails using red wine, white wine, rosé, sparkling wine, sparkling rosé, and sherry. A most spirited episode. The post Wine Without Worry – Creating Creative Cocktails With Wine appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Emmy-Award Winning Television Host, Author, Speaker, and Educator Leslie Sbrocco joins me to talk about what women want to know about wine, and how she came to be a Thirsty Girl. We also talk about what wines she always has within reach: R&R. (That’s Riesling and Rosé.) And Leslie shares her views on how to […] The post Wine Without Worry – Enjoying R&R and Wine With Leslie Sbrocco appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

What the best wine for BBQ? For grilling? Wine Writer, Educator, and Consultant Mary Cressler of Vindulge joins me to provide some surprising picks, way beyond Zinfandel. We talk about Mary’s outdoor cooking adventures (included potato-chip crusts and plenty of rosé), how we met in Santorini, and her return to Oregon. The post Wine Without Worry – BBQ and Wine: Celebrate the Thrill of the Grill appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

If you find Pétillant Naturel to be a mouthful, just say “Pet-Nat”. These sparkling wines are made in an ancient way, but provide great pleasure to today’s drinker. I’m joined by Writer, Wine Monger, and Passionate Pet-Nat Promoter Sarah Chappell to explore this little-known, but much adored, corner of the wine world. We also talk […] The post Wine Without Worry – Pet-Nat: Naturally Sparkling Wines That Quench Thirst appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

It’s time to put British Columbia on your wine radar. There’s so much to discover in this Canadian Province: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Syrah, sparkling wine, and a lot more. Looking for where to start? I turn to my guest, Luke Whittall, creator of the blog and podcast Wine Country BC, for all things British […] The post Wine Without Worry – British Columbia Wine: Explore Canada’s Unique and Diverse Vineyard Landscape appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.