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Is Australian wine all about Shiraz? What makes the wine region of South Australia unique and intriguing? I speak with Jason Miller, General Manager of Rich & Lingering, a food and wine touring company located in Adelaide, South Australia, to discover the diversity of this storied wine region. From “alarmingly drinkable” white wines to unusual […] The post Wine Without Worry – The Wines of South Australia Provide a Rich and Lingering Experience appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Explore a “beyond organic” method of farming producing some of the most outstanding and exciting wines in the world: biodynamics. My guest, Katherine Cole, wrote a book, Voodoo Vintners, focusing on wineries in Oregon using this controversial, holistic method of vineyard maintenance. We also talk about Oregon Wine (the app), the astonishingly prolific founder of […] The post Wine Without Worry – Biodynamics: Voodoo in Your Glass, Cow Horns in the Ground appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

So you’ve got some leftover red or white wine and wondering how to use it for cooking? Help is on the way from Mike Easton, owner of Seattle’s phenomenally good Il Corvo, where you’ll find pasta perfection. We also sip on vermouth and talk about how he went from making rock and roll to making […] The post Wine Without Worry – Cooking With Wine, Smacking Around Vegetables, and Pasta Perfection appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

How do you read a wine label? Know how to ask for what you like? And do pairings and vintages matter? I flip the script and turn over the keys to the show to Author/Cook/Urban Farmer Amy Pennington. When she’s not working on her Fresh Pantry e-book series, she’s probably enjoying a glass of wine. […] The post Wine Without Worry – Facing Wine Anxiety: Shelves, Shops, Pairings, and Vintages appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Working in the wine business, as well as writing about wine, means tasting a lot of wines. I welcome Sean Sullivan, creator of Washington Wine Report as well as a Contributing Editor to Wine Enthusiast Magazine, to talk about how not to be overwhelmed when tasting wine. We also chat about the the identity of […] The post Wine Without Worry – How to Survive Tasting 58 Wines in One Evening appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Sure, drinking wine is great, but have you ever thought of using it in the kitchen as an ingredient in homemade jams, jellies, and chutneys? To give you a dose of confidence, plus the necessary enthusiasm to get cooking with wine, I welcome the creator of the charming and informative site Learn to Preserve, Brook […] The post Wine Without Worry – Use Wine in the Kitchen to Learn to Preserve appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Oregon’s Willamette Valley is justifiably famous for Pinot Noir. But think about journeying beyond its best-known region and grape to experience Southern Oregon wine. Joining me to talk about the wine and the landscape of Southern Oregon is Clive Pursehouse from the Northwest Wine Anthem. Clive also reveals how he combines cyclocross racing and wine […] The post Wine Without Worry – Racing Towards Southern Oregon Wine appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

How does a Pinot Noir expert from New Zealand end up making wine in Chile? My guest Grant Phelps, Chief Winemaker at Casas del Bosque, explains why he’s found Chile to be the perfect spot to make wine. Considering the presence grape-growing regions from practically tip to tail of this nearly 2,700 mile-long country, we […] The post Wine Without Worry – A Flying Winemaker Lands in Chile appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

It’s not every day you talk with a pilot, sailboat racer, powder skier, and whitewater rapids guide who also happens to own a company that imports Italian wine. I welcome Brian Larky, Chairman and Founder of Dalla Terra, to talk about wines that flow. We focus on why sparkling wines are so popular, especially Prosecco, […] The post Wine Without Worry – Festive and Delightful: The Italian Wines of Dalla Terra appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Washington State has become famous for its wine. Critics have given some bottles perfect scores and put them at the top of year-end lists. But the vast majority of these wines come from Eastern Washington. Quietly, wineries on the Puget Sound off the coast of Western Washington are making distinctly delicious wines from such curious […] The post Wine Without Worry – Rare Grapes in a Unique Place: Washington State’s Whidbey Island Winery appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Napa Valley may be the first place that comes to mind when you think of California wine, but there is no place like the Santa Cruz Mountains. That’s where you’ll find Ridge Vineyards, and one of the world’s most legendary wines: Monte Bello. Christopher Watkins, Manager of Retail Sales and Hospitality as well as the […] The post Wine Without Worry – Ridge Vineyards: The Bottled Poetry of California’s Santa Cruz Mountains appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Italy is a diverse and historic wine nation. But that doesn’t dissuade me from trying to shoehorn an understanding of its vast wine culture into one program. Fortunately, my guest is Robin Shay, Export Manager for America of Allegrini Estates, who helps us get a real feel for Italy’s culture, food, and wine. It’s a […] The post Wine Without Worry – Pizza, Julius Caesar, and The Culture of Italian Wine appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Are we really talking about Champagne in January? Yes! Sure, it’s a great tradition on New Year’s Eve, but consider Champagne for the other 364 days of the year. To make the case, I talk with Brian Maletis, owner of Fat Cork: an online business that sells nothing but Champagne from small, independent producers. Join […] The post Wine Without Worry – Champagne: The Wine With a Fat Cork appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.