Wine Guide with Cork & Fizz - Wine education for beginners and enthusiasts
By Hailey Bohlman | Wine Educator
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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 and wine, how to shop for wine, and so much more!
You’ll also get to hear from experts in the wine industry like winemakers and experienced sommeliers.
Whether you’re a casual wine sipper or a total cork dork like myself, this podcast is for you!
Want to learn even more about wine? Come follow me on Instagram @corkandfizz and check out my website, www.corkandfizz.com to book a private tasting or join my virtual tasting club, the Cork Crew!
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Mythbusters: Decanting Isn't Just for Fancy Wine
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Mythbusters: Does Wine Really Get Better With Age?
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Michigan Wine: Stranger Wine Co's Minimal Intervention Wine (Part 2)
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Why Michigan Wine Is Gaining Momentum w/ Stranger Wine Co (Part 1)
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May 27, 2026 |
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Mythbusters: Is Red Wine Healthy?
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May 20, 2026 |
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Mythbusters: Are Blended Wines Inferior?
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May 13, 2026 |
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German Wine Isn’t What You Think (Part 2)
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May 06, 2026 |
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What Biodynamic Wine Means (Made Simple) (Part 1)
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Mythbusters: No Wine Glass Per Varietal Needed
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Mythbusters: Sweet Wines Are Not Low Quality
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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The Real Impact Wine Lovers Can Make w/ Heather Daenitz (Part 2)
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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The People & Stories Behind Your Wine Glass w/ Heather Daenitz (Part 1)
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Mythbusters: Rethinking Red vs White Wine Pairings
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Wine Screw Caps Do Not Mean Cheap Wine
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Rethinking How We Discover Wine w/ Ashwin Muthiah (Part 2)
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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The Wines the World Forgot & Why It Matters w/ Ashwin Muthiah (Part 1)
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Mythbusters: You Can’t Age White Wine…Or Can You?
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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MythBusters: The Best Temperature for Red and White Wine
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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The Difference Between Knowing Wine and Making Wine w/ Katie Truscott (Part 2)
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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What Makes Okanagan Valley Wine So Different w/ Katie Truscott (Part 1)
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Mythbusters: What Actually Causes Wine Headaches (It’s Not Sulfites)
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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The Truth About Non-Alcoholic Wine After Tasting 40 Bottles
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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The Wines & Winemakers of Languedoc & Roussillon w/ Ioana Bucur (Part 2)
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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The Most Underrated Region in France: Languedoc-Roussillon w/ Ioana Bucur (Part 1)
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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How to Start Your Wine Journey: A Beginner’s Roadmap
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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The 12 Wines I’d Recommend to Any Curious Wine Drinker
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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The Simple Framework for Understanding Any Wine Label w/ Marie Cheslik (Part 2)
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Why Blind Tasting Really Matters w/ Marie Cheslik (Part 1)
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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The Truth About Oak Barrels: How They Really Shape Your Wine
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Back to Wine Basics: Understanding Key Tasting Terms
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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How Duncan Savage Is Redefining South African Wine (Part 2)
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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What Makes South African Wine So Unique w/ Duncan Savage (Part 1)
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Washington’s Boutique Wineries You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Types of Wine Grapes: Pinot Noir
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Will AI Ruin Winemaking or Help Wineries Thrive? w/ John Tan (Part 2)
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Can AI Make Your Wine Experience Better? With John Tan (Part 1)
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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What Makes Wine Taste the Way It Does? The 3 Key Components
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Why New Zealand Wine Is More Than Sauvignon Blanc
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Sekt: Germany’s Sparkling Wine You Need to Know w/ Lisa Tupetz (Part 2)
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Why German Wine Goes Beyond Sweet Riesling w/ Lisa Tupetz (Part 1)
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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How the Heck is Wine Actually Made?
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Why Hybrid Grapes Matter More Than Ever
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Mr. Cork & Fizz Interviews Me on Wine, Life & Business (& a surprise announcement!)
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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How this Wine Cuts Emission in Half w/ Currently Wine Co. (Part 2)
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Disrupting the Wine Industry w/ Currently Wine Co. (Part 1)
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Types of Wine Grapes: Syrah and Shiraz
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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A Washington Winery Built on Inclusion w/ AniChe Cellars (Part 2)
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Inside the Most Underrated Wine Region in Washington w/ AniChe Cellars (Part 1)
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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13 Unique Wines to Sip All Summer: Beyond Rosé & Sauvignon Blanc
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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The Truth About the Wine Additives in Your Glass
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Wine Taxes & Their Impact on the American Wine Industry w/ Erik Segelbaum (Part 2)
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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How Generations Discover Wine & the Future of Wine w/ Erik Segelbaum (Part 1)
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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What Makes High Altitude Wines Unique & Where to Find Them
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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7 Wine Trends for 2025: What's Hype, What's Here to Stay
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Wine, Storytelling, & Social Impact w/ Jamila Conley of WeRise Wines (Part 2)
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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How WeRise Wines is Changing the Wine Industry w/ Diversity & Inclusion (Part 1)
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May 28, 2025 |
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Inside the World of Wine Certification (Scandals, Myths & Must-Knows!)
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May 21, 2025 |
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Types of Wine Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
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May 14, 2025 |
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The Secret to Drinking Amazing Wine Forever with Tyler Balliet (Part 2)
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May 07, 2025 |
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Redefining Wine Culture with Tyler Balliet of Rebel School of Wine (Part 1)
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Best Italian Dessert Wines from Vin Santo, Moscadello & More
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Italian Sparkling Wines: From Prosecco to Moscato d'Asti
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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5 Lesser Known Italian White Wines You Must Try
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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A Guide to Tuscany's Famous Sangiovese Wines
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Unique Sardinian Wines & Behind the Scenes in Winemaking w/ Sip with Nik (Part 2)
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Exploring Sardinian Wine with Nikki Dickerson (Part 1)
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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A Guide to Piedmont Wines: From Nebbiolo to Moscato d’Asti
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Italian Wine 101: Key Regions and Grape Varietals
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Exploring the Harmony Between Wine & Music w/ David Britz (Part 2)
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Turning Grief into Good: The Inspirational Story of the DD Project w/ David Britz (Part 1)
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Croatia Wine 101: A Guide to Croatian Wine Regions & Grapes
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Is Vermouth a Wine or a Liquor?
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Navigating Wine, Personal Growth, & Online Bullying with Natalie MacLean (Part 2)
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Wine, Storytelling, & Life Lessons with Natalie MacLean (Part 1)
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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My Go-To Wine Books for Beginners & Enthusiasts
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Txakoli: Exploring Spain’s Basque Country Signature Wine
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Exploring Portuguese & Mexican Wines w/ NOSSA Imports (Part 2)
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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How Importers are Changing What You Drink & Why It Matters w/ Dale Ott (Part 1)
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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What Wine to Pour this Holiday Season (without overspending)
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Hailey’s Must Have 2024 Holiday Wine Gift Guide
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Demystifying Burgundy Wine w/ Kim of Journeys in Wine (Part 2)
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Burgundy Wine Adventures w/ Kim of Journeys in Wine (Part 1)
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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My Trip to France: Jura Wine 101
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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My Trip to France: Beaujolais & Burgundy 101
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Burgundy Wine Demystified: What Makes it Worth the Hype w/ Maison Shaps Winery (Part 2)
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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From Virginia Wine to Burgundy Wine w/ Hanna & Michael Shaps (Part 1)
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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The Light, Crisp French White Wine You’re Missing out on
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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My Trip to France: An Overview with Travel & Planning Tips
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Exploring Underrated French Wine Regions & Pronunciations w/ Katie Melchior (Part 2)
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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A Unique Path into French Wine Education w/ French Wine Tutor Katie Melchior (Part 1)
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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A Guide to Lebanese Wine
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Understanding the Differences: Organic, Biodynamic, Natural & Clean Wines Explained
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Exploring Spanish Sparkling Wine with Pepe Raventos: Breaking Away from Cava (Part 2)
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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A Family Legacy with Spanish Winemaker Pepe Raventos (Part 1)
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Tips for Storing Wine at Home
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Ukrainian Wine: Bold Flavors from an Unexpected Region
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Synthetic Wine and Thrilling Stories with Jupiter’s Blood Author Steven Laine
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Tips for Serving Wine: From the Temperature, to the Glass, to Decanting
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Wine Aromas 101
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Tips for Navigating Small Wine Shops with Desirae Ballard (Part 2)
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Building Community Through Wine at The Grape Choice (Part 1)
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Wine Tasting Party at Home
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Santa Barbara Wine Travel Guide!
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Croatian Wine: Exploring Indigenous Grapes and Unique Flavors w/ Jennifer Kerum
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Types of Wine Grapes: Merlot
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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My Go-To Chillable Red Wines for Summer
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Esja Wines: A Micro Winery Crafting Wines From Their Garage
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Celebrating One Year! Your Fav Episodes, My Fav Episodes, the Future of this Podcast and more!
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May 29, 2024 |
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Greek Wine: A Hidden Gem - A Wine Region Miniseries
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May 22, 2024 |
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Exploring Australia's Unique Wine Varieties with Kim Chalmers of Chalmers Wine
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May 15, 2024 |
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Top 10 Most Common Wine Questions I’m Asked During a Wine Tasting
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May 08, 2024 |
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My Favorite Picnic Wines for Spring
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May 01, 2024 |
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Behind the Scenes of the Punk Rock Side of Wine with Paul Greico, Owner of Terroir Tribeca
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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What Factors Influence the Cost of Wine?
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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4 Up and Coming Wine Regions You Don’t Want to Miss
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Learn About Burgundy Wine with Wine Expert, Alex Lopez
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Types of Wine Grapes: Barbera
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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All About Sparkling Wine (Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and more!)
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Elevating Everyday Wine with Hand-Blown Glasvin Wine Glasses with Founder David Kong
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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4 Underrated Wine Varieties
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Spanish Wine 101
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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What Sets Camins 2 Dreams Apart from other Wineries?
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Why You Must Visit Walla Walla on Your Next Wine Trip
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Types of Wine Grapes: Riesling
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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How One Colorado Winery is Navigating Challenges and Crafting Boutique Wines
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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5 Simple Tips for Ordering Wine at a Restaurant
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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French Wine 101 Part Deux - The Lesser Known Regions
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Exploring Australian Wine with Jane Lopes - Importer, Sommelier and Author of Vignette: Stories of Life and Wine in 100 Bottles
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Non-Alcoholic Wines (Let's Talk About Them)
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Wine Faults 101 - How and Why Does Wine Go Bad?
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Exploring Virginia Wine w/ Sarah & Nate of Walsh Family Wine
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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If You Like This…Try That! Alternatives to Your Favorite Wines
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Cork Crew Q&A with Karen MacNeil, Author of The Wine Bible
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Answering Your Most Common Wine Questions
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Wine Lover’s Holiday Gift Guide 2023
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Embracing Diversity in the Wine World w/ Desiree Harrison-Brown
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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5 Wines Every Thanksgiving Dinner Table Needs
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Cork Crew Wine Q&A w/ Texas Winemaker, Andrew Sides
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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5 Wine Myths You Need to Stop Believing
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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The Truth About Natural Wine with Molly Ringe
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Types of Wine Grapes: Chenin Blanc
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Creating a Luxury Wine Experience with NFL Star Sidney Rice & Entrepreneur Tim Lenihan of Dossier Wines
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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French Wine 101: Understanding the Label, Region & Grape Varieties
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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What is Orange Wine?
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Life of a Wine Influencer with Paige Comrie
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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The Best Wine Gadgets, Gifts, & Accessories
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Producing Wine in the Rocks District w/ Brooke of Delmas | SJR Vineyard
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Types of Wine Grapes: Cabernet Franc
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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The Ultimate Guide to Wine Tours, Trips, & Retreats
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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Winemaking Dreams Come True w/ Anna Clifford
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Wine & Food Pairing 101: My Simple 2-Step Signature Process
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Embracing Hybrid Grapes & Creating Unique Wines w/ Wisconsin Winemaker Erin Rasmussen
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Chilean Wine: A Hidden Gem - Wine Region Miniseries
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Cork & Fizz
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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The Art & Business of Winemaking w/ Mari Womack
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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Types of Wine Grapes: Chardonnay
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Tips for Smelling Wine w/ Cork Dork Author Bianca Bosker
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Why Rosé Isn’t Just a Summer Wine
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Sustainability in Winemaking with Sipwell’s Hilary Cocalis
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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How to Easily Buy Wine on Your Next Shopping Trip
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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My 4-Step Wine Tasting Method to Build Your Wine Confidence
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Welcome to the Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine!
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Jun 01, 2023 |