Molly Hill – winemaker at Sequoia Grove winery in Napa, California — explains why Napa Valley is such a special place for wine. Molly details the unique climate and geography that makes Napa perfect for crafting world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Additionally, she explains how each element of the Valley affects a wine’s characteristics. Additionally,...

Did you start buying wine online as a result of COVID-19, and now stuck in a “wine rut” of regularly ordering the same labels over and over? Sarah Tracey offers five tips that empower you to explore outside your wine comfort zone. The key is learning what type of wines you like, and if you...

If you have dozens of bottles stored in your cellar just waiting for the “right time” to drink or for a special occasion, then this episode is for you. Inside Wine Podcast host Joe Janish talks to Food&Wine Magazine Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle, who, during the COVID-19 pandemic, began plowing through his wine cellar...

You don’t need a special occasion to open a bottle of Champagne, and sommelier / Champagne expert Todd Lipman explains why in this episode of Inside Wine Podcast. Todd also gives you all the information you need to choose the right Champagne — every time. A few of the topics that are covered in this...

If you find wine from Italy confusing, and/or want to get a better understanding of wines from Tuscany, then this is the episode for you. Listen to show host Joe Janish get the download on Tuscan wines from winemaker Giovanni Folonari, whose family has been making wine in Tuscany for over 100 years. Giovanni explains...

In this special edition of Inside Wine Podcast, we welcome a guest – Master Sommelier Chris Blanchard. There are less than 200 people in the United States who have earned the title “Master Sommelier” and Chris Blanchard is one of them. He began his career in the wine industry close to the bottom — delivering...

Decanting is not just for old wines – in fact, you may want to decant more often than you think. Learn why, when, and how to decant, even if you don’t own a proper, fancy decanter. You will also get insider tips on what to do before you decant a wine, as well as ways...

In Episode 3, “Does Wine Get Better With Age?”, the discussion touched on how to store wine for aging — because you can’t age wine without proper storage. So, in this episode, you learn the fundamentals of proper storage. Wine is perishable, just like food, and, also just like food, it needs to be properly...

You’ve seen the internet memes, t-shirts, bumper stickers, or birthday cards that say “like a fine wine, I get better with age.” But is it true that wine gets better with age? Host Joe Janish explains: – 99% of all wine at a retail shop should be consumed within 2 years – Wine has no...

This episode focuses on wines for the traditional Thanksgiving feast. If you’re the host, the easiest way to choose the right wines is to put the task on your guests. Everyone asks “what can I bring?” Tell them one bottle of their favorite wine and a second bottle of a wine type that you specify...

Craggy Range winemaker Julian Grounds explains how he began making wine in his native Australia, moved on to Burgundy, then the US Northwest, back to Australia, before finally settling in New Zealand. Julian provides his perspective of Pinot Noir — in all of those classic areas where he’s made wine (Burgundy, Oregon, and New Zealand)...

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