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
Podcasts
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
Wine and Relationships
Wine and Relationships: Here’s a light-hearted look at matching wine with relationships. Food and wine pairing is simple by comparison. From announcing a surprise relationship to your family to breaking up with kindness, you’ll find wine suggestions below. 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
Wine and Relationships II
Wine and Relationships II: Natalie chats with Amy Tobin, host of Amy’s Table, about more ways to pair wine with any stage of a relationship. Listen
