Shabby-Chic Wine and Food Combos: I chat with Evan Kleiman, host of Good Food, about my favorite shabby-chic wine and food pairings, such as mac & cheese with chardonnay and potato chips with champagne. Listen
Social Media and Wine
Wines for Spring Dishes
Wines for Spring Dishes: Here are tips on matching wine with some of our spring favorites, such as lamb, ham and egg-based dishes. Listen
Bottled Blunders
Bottled Blunders: Here’s a light-hearted take on embarrassing wine situations. Ever spilled red wine on a white carpet? Been forced to drink someone’s homemade wine? Had your expensive left unopened by a dinner party party host? Here are tips to handle all of these situations. Listen
Fast Food and Wine
Fast Food and Wine: Who says wine is just for fancy meals? But which wines go best with pizza, burgers and fried food? Find out on this podcast. Listen
Champagne Widows
Champagne Widows: I chat with Lynne Kasper, host of The Splendid Table, about the young women who ran France’s most prestigious champagne houses at the turn of the century. Listen
Plastic Wine Bottles
Plastic Wine Bottles: Here’s a light-hearted look at plastic wine bottles, Tetrapaks and other new-fangled wine containers. Do they contain anything tastier than the grape juice that usually fills these drinkin’ boxes? Listen
Festive Fizz
Festive Fizz: ‘Tis the season to raise a glass of bubbly. Here’s to Champagne’s history, taste and many glories, not least of which is getting into your bloodstream quickly (absolutely vital in some situations). Listen
Decanting
Decanting: Is decanting just for stuffy wine snobs, you ask? No my friend, it isn’t. When many wines, especially honkin’ big reds come in contact with the air, they soften and make your wine smoother in the mouth. Decanting is always a controversial debate in the wine world for those of us who don’t get out enough. In this podcast, I’ll give you the pros and cons, as well as tips on how to decant with great flourish at your next party. Listen
Restaurant Wine Lists
Restaurant Wine Lists: How can a sommelier help you choose wine in a restaurant? Ever wondered what it’s like to be a sommelier? You’ll find lots of tips in this podcast to make selecting the right wine for your meal easy. Listen
A Marriage Made on the Table
A Marriage Made on the Table: Riesling is one of the most versatile, food-friendly wines in the world. Find out why Germany is its spiritual home. Listen
