Interested in learning about wine, but not sure where to start? You’re in the right place! Here at the Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into the world of wine in a fun and approachable way. Hi! I'm Hailey, wine enthusiast turned wine educator and founder of Cork & Fizz. I’m here to answer all your wine questions, anything from “what the heck is an orange wine?” to “is natural wine really better for me?” I’ll also cover topics such as wine tasting, pairing food a ...
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Based in Washington State, Bung Pod is a wine podcast fusing comedic and unfiltered, unapologetic conversation with the passion of wine and unruly hot takes. Hosted by Ian King and Jas Shattuck with interviews by special guests within the wine community. Whether you are ready to learn something new about wine and grow your knowledge, or you are just here to have a good time, this podcast is for you!
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Welcome to the Thru the Grapewine podcast with your host Ute Mitchell, a certified wine professional, podcaster, and content creator. Join us as we uncork the stories of remarkable women shaping the wine industry. From winemakers to sommeliers, vineyard managers to marketers, to thought leaders and writers, we dive deep into their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. With a delightful blend of wit and insight, each episode offers a refreshing perspective on wine culture and the women who d ...
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#24: Cork and Fizz's Hailey Bohlman: Ukrainian Wine Discovery and the Rise of Virtual Tasting Clubs
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Send us a Text Message. Cork & Fizz Links: Website: https://www.corkandfizz.com/ Private Tastings: https://www.corkandfizz.com/private-wine-tastings.html Podcast: https://www.corkandfizz.com/podcast.html Blog: https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog Instagram: @corkandfizz Ever wondered if Ukraine produces wine? Today, we’re joined by Hailey Bohlman, the …
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Ep 65 Synthetic Wine and Thrilling Stories with Jupiter’s Blood Author Steven Laine
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What if science could perfectly replicate a bottle of Grand Cru Burgundy, so that our grandkids' grandkids could discover exactly what a 2020 vintage tasted like? This was the idea that initially sparked today’s guest, author Stephen Laine's, latest novel, Jupiter's Blood. Steven Laine, Wine Scholar and author of 'Root Cause,' ‘Dragonvine,’ and 'Ju…
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Ep 64 Tips for Serving Wine: From the Temperature, to the Glass, to Decanting
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Summertime means lots of get-togethers with friends and family and the perfect time to serve some great bottles of wine! But, how do you properly serve wine? What temperature should wine be served at? Do I have to have special glasses to serve it in? How do I know if I should decant the wine first? As a wine expert I’ve learned a lot about serving …
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There's something undeniably alluring about the aroma of a fine wine, isn't there? It's an experience that can transport us to various places and evoke a myriad of emotions. Before I really understood wine, I had a glass of Chardonnay and I was convinced that there was pineapple and coconut in it. And when I asked the winemaker if they had added th…
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Ep 62 Tips for Navigating Small Wine Shops with Desirae Ballard (Part 2)
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When you walk into a wine shop do you immediately feel intimidated about the selection of wines? Is wine more expensive at a small wine shop? What if you can’t find something in your budget? According to today’s guest, Desirae Ballard, if the small wine shop is doing their job right then you will absolutely find something within your budget! And th…
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Ep 61 Building Community Through Wine at The Grape Choice (Part 1)
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From bartender and manager to wine shop owner, Desirae Ballard is on a mission to create a welcoming and inclusive space for all wine lovers at The Grape Choice in Kirkland, WA. Desirae is the owner of The Grape Choice Wine Store and Wine Bar in Kirkland, Washington. Since purchasing The Grape Choice in 2023, Desirae has taken this 40 year old wine…
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Ep 60 The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Wine Tasting Party at Home
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So, you want to host a wine tasting party at home but you have a lot of questions? And the biggest question is where do you even begin!? Plus: How many people should you invite? What kind of wine should you have and what order should you sample it in? I’m answering all of these questions and more on today’s episode! We’ll dive into how to choose a …
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#24: ARMOUR WINES, Tyler Armour: Unveiling Carbonic Maceration & Innovating Winemaking
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Send us a Text Message. ARMOUR WINES: Website: https://www.armourwines.com/ Wine Club: https://www.armourwines.com/contactus Instagram: @armourwines Ever wondered how sealing whole cluster grapes in a tank with CO2 can transform the winemaking process? Join us as we chat with Tyler Armour, the mastermind behind Armour Wines, who passionately unveil…
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BONUS: Brady Douglas talks The Battle of Icons: Drake vs. Taylor Swift & SABRINA CARPENTER!
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Send us a Text Message. Will Sabrina Carpenter take Taylor Swift's Crown?? On this episode of the Bung Pod, we’re thrilled to have Brady Douglas from Beer League Golf joining us to spill the secrets of his newfound fame. From tasting a 2001 Shingleback Shiraz to the elegance of Grand Cru Bordeaux from the '90s, we explore the lush world of aged win…
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Why do I love Santa Barbara wine country so much? Aside from Walla Walla, which you know I love so much, Santa Barbara is my second favorite wine region in the US. It’s not pretentious at all. It’s just a bunch of wine lovers making wine that they love that they then want to share with other people who love wine. Santa Barbara has lots of smaller a…
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#23 Beer League Golf's Brady Douglas: Wine Tasting and Hilarious Reviews
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Send us a Text Message. BEER LEAGUE GOLF Website: https://www.beerleague.golf/ Instagram: @beerleague.golf Sign Up For Beer League Golf! https://www.beerleague.golf/sign-up Ever wondered why Gamay might just be the next big thing in Washington's wine scene? Join us on this hilariously insightful episode of the Bung Pod as we welcome the ever-entert…
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Ep 58 Croatian Wine: Exploring Indigenous Grapes and Unique Flavors with Jennifer Kerum
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When we think of wine, countries like France, Italy, and Spain often come to mind as the leading producers of the world's finest vintages. However, tucked away in the heart of Europe lies a hidden gem waiting to be explored - Croatia. We are talking about ancient vineyards, indigenous grapes, unique flavor profiles, the history of winemaking in Cro…
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I’m back with another wine grape deep dive and this time it’s Merlot! If I’m being honest, I tend to skip right over Merlot when I see it on the menu. However, after a lot of research, I think I’ve changed my own mind about this grape! Join me as we dive into the rise and fall of the Merlot grape! We’ll get into how Merlot went from being a superst…
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#22 Trey Busch of Sleight of Hand Cellars: Harmonizing Music and Winemaking Magic
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Ep 56 My Go-To Chillable Red Wines for Summer
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The clouds have started to break. The sun stays out longer. And the weather is getting warmer, which means that summer is finally here! And with summer here, I feel like a lot of people lean towards Rosé and White wines but there is another style of wine that you are not going to want to miss out on…and that is chillable red wines! Chillable red wi…
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BONUS: Vintage Delight and Nostalgia: Wine Wonderboy & Julia from Tipsy Vine on Memories, TV Faves, and Shop Updates
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Send us a Text Message. What if your wine could tell stories from the early 2000s? Join us as we welcome back Wine Wonderboy and introduce Julia from Tipsy Vine for a delightful journey into the world of vintage wines and nostalgic memories. We take on the challenge of opening a 2003 Pirouette red blend with a two-prong wine opener, ensuring that t…
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Ep 55 Esja Wines: A Micro Winery Crafting Wines From Their Garage
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When you think of a winemaker you typically think of wines being produced in a winery, right? Well Esja wines are doing things a bit differently and crafting Washington wines that are funky, fresh, and fun and doing so out of their garage! Today, I’m joined by Tanya Bjornsson, an Icelandic-American winemaker who is the owner of Esja wines, a small …
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#21 The Tipsy Vine: Julia Carlson's Wine Journey and Spokane's Must-Visit Boutique Bottle Shop
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Ep 54 Celebrating One Year! Your Fav Episodes, My Fav Episodes, the Future of this Podcast and more!
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It’s time to raise our wine glasses and celebrate!! The Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine Podcast is one year old!!!! This episode means so much to me and I’m reflecting on my favorite moments, challenges I’ve encountered along the way, your top 5 favorite episodes to listen to, and my top 5 favorite episodes to record. I’m giving a behind the scenes peek …
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#20 Andre Mack: Redefining the Wine Narrative with Maison Noir Wines
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Send us a Text Message. ANDRE MACK LINKS http://andremack.com/ 99 Bottles: http://andremack.com/99bottlesbook Maison Noir Wines: http://andremack.com/wine Instagram: @andrehmack / @ashgnyc _____ When Andre Mack steps into a room, the air crackles with the energy of a man who's not only shaped my understanding of wine, but redefined what it means to…
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Ep 53 Greek Wine: A Hidden Gem - A Wine Region Miniseries
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Even as a wine enthusiast myself, I sometimes find myself drinking the same wines all the time. Lately it’s been a lot of California and Washington wine and while they are absolutely delicious, when Mr. Cork & Fizz suggested going wine shopping for something new, I didn't hesitate to say yes! So, it was that conversation that inspired me to dig dee…
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#19 Gramercy Cellars - Brandon Moss: Essence of Pacific Northwest Wines
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BONUS Liz Keyser Talks the Fine Line Between Wine Art and Science
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a simple grape transforms into your favorite bottle of Syrah? Prepare to unravel the secrets of the wine world with our spirited connoisseurs, the Wine Wonder Boy and Jazzy J, and our special guest, the ever-insightful Liz Keyser. We're not just sipping on vintages; we're taking a deep, ruby-red look into t…
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Ep 52 Exploring Australia's Unique Wine Varieties with Kim Chalmers of Chalmers Wine
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The Chalmers family’s wine business is nothing short of extraordinary. They place an emphasis on sustainable practices and family-owned values as well as being advocates for broadening perspectives on Australian wine. Australian wine is more than Shiraz or Sémillon. Chalmers is leading the way with their unique flavor profiles. However, those uniqu…
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#18: Rocky Pond's Liz Keyser: Women Winemakers
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Send us a Text Message. Rocky Pond Links rockypondwinery.com Instagram: @rockypondwinery Bung Pod bungpod.store From the vine-laden landscapes of New York to the innovative wineries in Orondo, Washington, Liz Keyser's journey epitomizes the passion and grit that define the world of winemaking. Our latest chat bubbles with stories of her ascent, sha…
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BONUS: Blind Wine Revelations: Taylor Swift's Triumph, and Summer Vinous Ventures
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a whisper of citrus or a hint of oak can transport you to the heart of the Loire Valley? We embark on a sensory journey through the essence of blind wine tasting, revisiting our inaugural episode's challenge, with a twist. Your ears will be treated to the unexpected twists of our tasting notes, with the mut…
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Ep 51 Top 10 Most Common Wine Questions I’m Asked During a Wine Tasting
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As a wine educator I hold a lot of private tastings, virtually and in person, and I’ve noticed the same questions tend to pop up over and over. So, I thought it would be fun to answer the most common wine questions I’m asked because you may have some of these very same questions! Some of the questions I’m asking in this episode include: the connect…
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Ep 50 My Favorite Picnic Wines for Spring
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As the sun starts to shine brighter and the weather warms up, there's no better way to embrace the beauty of spring than by enjoying a delightful picnic with friends and family. And what better way to elevate your outdoor gathering than by pairing it with the perfect wines? I may not be super outdoorsy but I can definitely appreciate a great picnic…
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Ep 49 Behind the Scenes of the Punk Rock Side of Wine with Paul Greico, Owner of Terroir Tribeca
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What would you do if you were asked to leave your college and your punishment was to work in your parent’s restaurant and go to Italy for 28 days to visit wineries. Would you go? You better believe that is what today’s guest Paul Greico did and it set a chain of events into motion that would ultimately culminate in Paul becoming the founder and own…
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Ep 48 What Factors Influence the Cost of Wine?
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Does price matter when it comes to a bottle of wine? Is a $10 bottle really that different from a $50 bottle of wine? What about a $50 bottle versus a $500 bottle? And what goes into the cost of wine anyway? I’m breaking it all down in today’s episode! From costs involved in grape production and harvesting…to the markups added by distributors, wine…
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#17 Wine with Paige: Influencer Insights, Unexpected Gems, and the Art of Savoring Vintages
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Send us a Text Message. CONNECT W/ PAIGE: Website: https://www.winewithpaige.com/ Freebies: https://www.winewithpaige.com/downloads/ Instagram: @winewithpaige BUNG POD: Instagram: @officialbungpod Merch: bungpod.store _______ Uncork the secret life of a wine influencer with our special guest, Wine with Paige, as we traverse her journey from novice …
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Are we really losing young wine drinkers? Plus, some updates in Ute's personal life! Tune in!
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Are you ready to dive a little deeper into what's happening in the wine industry and whether or not we are actually losing young wine drinkers? Let's go then! Here is a short episode with a few updates about what's going on in Ute's life, followed by what we're all getting wrong when it comes to appealing to GenZ as our next generation of wine love…
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Ep 47 4 Up and Coming Wine Regions You Don’t Want to Miss
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I’m so excited for today’s episode on 4 up and coming wine regions! And what I love most about this topic is that a listener proposed this idea! I love chatting about anything you’re interested in hearing about! Now, these regions may not necessarily be new in making wine (in fact some are quite old) but they ARE rising in popularity. Join me as we…
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#16: Carhartt Family Wines w/ Winemaker Chase Carhartt
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Send us a Text Message. CARHARTT FAMILY WINES: Website: www.carharttfamilywines.com Instragram: @carharttfamilywines TikTok: @carharttfamilywines BUNG POD Merch: www.bungpod.store Embark on a heartfelt odyssey to the scenic vineyards of Santa Ynez Valley with us, as we reconnect with Chase Carhartt, the winemaking virtuoso of Carhartt Vineyard. Cha…
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#15 Blind Tasting Adventures & Unforgettable Wine-Food Romances
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Send us a Text Message. BUNG POD MERCH: www.bungpod.store Embark on a sensory exploit that'll change how you sip and savor! Wine Wonderboy, joined by the vivacious Jazzy J to escort you through the hidden alleys of blind wine tasting. We strip away the veil of the bottle, teaching you to trust your taste over sight. Whether you're toasting with tit…
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Ep 46 Learn About Burgundy Wine with Wine Expert, Alex Lopez
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Located in the heart of France is the renowned region of Burgundy. Burgundy is famed for its vineyards and diverse terroir. From Cote d’Or which is dominated by the Pinot Noir grape to the Cote de Beaune characterized by an abundance of Chardonnay, each sub region holds its own allure and unique varietals. And with such a large region it’s easy to …
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Curious about Wine's Transformative Power? Explore Sedale McCall's Journey into Virginia's Wine Culture and Diversity Advocacy
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Have you ever heard a tale so captivating it lingers with you long after the story's end? We've got one such narrative in our latest Through the Grapevine episode, where Sedale McCall, a Virginia native and emerging wine virtuoso, paints us a picture of his personal odyssey from psychology and strategic communications into the heart of the wine ind…
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I’m back with another grape deep dive and this time it’s Barbera! I first fell in love with this grape at my local wine shop and now it’s my go-to for pizza night since they pair so well together! I just love how approachable and fruity this grape is and the fact that you can get an amazing bottle of wine for only $15! Today, I’ll share with you th…
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Send us a Text Message. The Case to Buy American: https://aribendersky.substack.com/p/drink-more-american-wine BUNG POD Merch: www.bungpod.store _____________ Discover the unexpected delights of a bone-dry Riesling and join our toast to the hardworking American winemakers. This week, Wine Talk with Bung Pod uncorks a bottle from Laterus Winery, rev…
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Send us a Text Message. BUNG POD Merch: www.bungpod.store _____ Ever wondered why some wines leave you reaching for the aspirin while others have you dancing with delight? Pop a cork with us as we sip on Sonder Wines and debunk the sulfite-headache myth once and for all. You'll be laughing your way to becoming a savvy sipper, as we blend humor with…
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Ep 44 All About Sparkling Wine (Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and more!)
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Did you know that one of my very favorite styles of wine is sparkling wine?! It’s absolutely delicious and I find the history behind sparkling wine so intriguing….especially since it started as an accident, or more accurately, a HAPPY accident! Today’s episode is essentially my Sparkling Wine 101 Tasting that you would get if you booked a private t…
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Send us a Text Message. Bung Pod Merch: www.bungpod.store Experience a revelation in your wine appreciation as we, Wine Wonder Boy and Jazzy J, lead you through the terraced vineyards of natural winemaking. This episode is your passport to a world where the Grenache meets Picpoul in a harmonious blend by Sonder Wines, complete with the whimsical da…
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How Do Art and Wine Blend Together? Let's Dive into Celine's Journey from Pastry to Vineyard Virtuosity
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Celebrate the fusion of fine wine and exquisite artistry with Celine, a Charlotte-based virtuoso whose journey from wine shop manager to the creator of Modern Hobbyist maps out a path as intricate and delightful as her watercolor vineyard landscapes. Her story is a vintage blend of ambition and heritage, influenced by her artistically inclined pare…
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#12 BONUS - Chris Horn - Liquid Legacies, Blind Tastings, and Wine Secrets
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Send us a Text Message. BUNG POD Merch: www.bungpod.store Exclusive Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285287/subscribe _____________________________________ Ever been stumped by the price tags on restaurant wine lists? Chris Horn from Purple Cafe pulls up a chair with me to tackle the truth behind those numbers and how blind wine tastin…
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Ep 43 Elevating Everyday Wine with Hand-Blown Glasvin Wine Glasses with Founder David Kong
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Does a beautiful hand-blown wine glass make a difference when it comes to drinking wine? Are different glasses good for different kinds of wine? Or is it just all a marketing strategy? Today, I have David Kong, founder of Glasvin Stemware, with me. David is changing the game for wine and cocktail lovers everywhere! And he is giving us all the detai…
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#12 - Chris Horn, Director of Liquids - Seattle's Purple Cafe & Wine Bar
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Send us a Text Message. Purple Cafe - https://www.purplecafe.com/ Instagram: @purplewinebar Downtown Seattle | Woodinville BUNG POD MERCH: bungpod.store From the vibrant floors of Seattle's beloved Purple Cafe, beverage director Chris Horn spills the secrets of his rise through the ranks of the wine world. Imagine starting as a busboy and uncorking…
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#11 BONUS - Jokes, Genes, and Journeys in Viticulture
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Send us a Text Message. BUNG POD MERCH: www.bungpod.store PROMO CODE: MADNESS for 15% off ALL MARCH For Exclusive Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285287/subscribe ____________________________________________________________ Who knew that a simple 'fridge tour' could become an unexpectedly intimate moment, sparking laughter and swoons …
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BONUS: Charlie Lybecker from Cairdeas Winery
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Send us a Text Message. BUNG POD MERCH: www.bungpod.store Have you ever pondered the wizardry that large format barrels work on wine? Sit back with your favorite glass as we pay homage to our adored Jabrone Gang from Patreon and set the stage for a laid-back bonus episode brimming with wine wisdom and heartfelt stories. In a special nod to Becca Hi…
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Do you find yourself drinking the same wine all the time? Even as a wine enthusiast, I’m guilty of this myself! And while I know how easy it is to gravitate towards the same wines, I’m here to help you find some fun and interesting new wines to try! Today, I’m introducing you to 4 of my favorite wines that aren’t quite as well known…but they must g…
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I love French wine…but I also REALLY love Spanish wine so I knew it was time to do a Spanish Wine 101 episode! Spain has some of the most budget friendly, age worthy wines and if you aren’t drinking Spanish wine yet you will want to by the end of this episode! Today, we are diving into the captivating world of Spanish wine. From the rolling vineyar…
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