Have you ever tasted a wine “blind”? Do you even know what that means? Marika Vida, a longtime wine director for The Ritz-Cartlon in NYC and now known as The Mom Somm, explains how to taste wines “blind” and why doing so will help you understand why you like the wines you like, and empower...

Freelance journalist and wedding expert Stephanie Cain offers advice and recommendations on choosing and serving wines for a wedding. In this episode you’ll hear Stephanie’s insider tips for ensuring everyone is happy with the wine choices from the first bubbles through the final sips. Bonus: you’ll learn the #1 rule of wedding toasts as well...

Learn how to build a meal around wine with chef David Blessing. David is currently Vice President of Culinary Arts and Development for Longwood Venues and Destinations in Boston, a private events company that hosts and caters unique luxury events at some of the most beautiful venues around New England. The company handles experiences that...

In this special edition of Inside Wine Podcast, you learn about “Julia Jubilee,” a week-long virtual conference celebrating the life and legacy of Julia Child. Hosted by Cherry Bombe, the event begins on April 22, 2021 with a kickoff conversation with Stanley Tucci and Ina Garten and ends on April 29 with a panel discussion...

There is absolutely no shame in not finishing an entire bottle of wine — especially if you’re drinking alone. Before you pour what’s left down the drain or guzzle a glass for no reason other than “not letting it go to waste,” consider that you CAN save the wine for another day — and if...

Do you love Chardonnay or hate it? Chances are, the answer is “both,” because there are many more styles of Chardonnay than you may imagine. Sommelier Christopher Dooley explains both ends of the spectrum and everything in between, from the rich, ripe, “butterball style” that wraps around your palate like a warm hug, to “lemon...

This is part 2 of a two-part conversation with wine educator/entertainer/empowerer Anthony Giglio. While this episode stands on its own, if you enjoy it, you’ll want to give a listen to part one, which is episode 15, “How To Judge A Wine In 3 Sips.” When it comes to wine, does size matter? Not sure,...

In this episode, I speak with Anthony Giglio about his career journey from a magazine intern to a highly sought-after wine educator/entertainer (though, please don’t call him an “edutainer,” it makes him cringe). If you’ve never heard of Anthony, he’d explain himself thusly: “If Kevin Zraly and Josh Wesson had a baby, it would be...

If you have enjoyed caviar but don’t know much about it, this episode will give you enough information to feel confident spending the ducats for a can of the premium stuff. Host Joe Janish speaks with expert Chiara of Calvisius Caviar, one of the world’s top producers of premium, pure, sustainable, fully traceable caviar. All...

It’s the holiday season, which means it’s bubble time! If you are the person who buys bubbles only once a year, and it’s this time of year, you may enjoy this casual conversation with “The World Wine Guys” — Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen. Mike and Jeff have done it all in the wine business...

Cookbook author and entertaining expert Marc J. Sievers helps you de-stress the holidays with easy-to-prepare, yet delicious and beautiful recipes and food preparations — with extra tips specific to keeping you and your guests safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Inside Wine Podcast host Joe Janish and Marc discuss food and wine pairing, which wines...