Episodes

  • Brunello Di Montalcino: A Study In Mass Selection

    Brunello Di Montalcino: A Study In Mass Selection
    Nov 13 2024
    Now that we understand clones and clonal selection, let's look at mass selection, with the story of Italy's newest prestigious wine region to help guide us.

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    18 mins
  • Clones

    Clones
    Nov 6 2024
    When winemakers say they use certain clones for making wine what do they mean?

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    16 mins
  • Valle D'Aosta: The Northernmost Wine Region in Italy

    Valle D'Aosta: The Northernmost Wine Region in Italy
    Oct 30 2024
    We have been hanging out in Northern Italy a bit lately, so why not talk about the country's most northern wine region? The wines of Valle D'Aosta are some of the most unique Italian wines.

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    21 mins
  • Nebbiolo Heads North

    Nebbiolo Heads North
    Oct 23 2024
    As the Nebbiolo grape gets further north its characteristics change and show off even more awesomeness. Let's talk about Carema and Valltellina!

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    21 mins
  • Nebbiolo, Spanna and Alto Piemonte

    Nebbiolo, Spanna and Alto Piemonte
    Oct 16 2024
    The fame and recognition of the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco are undeniable but what about the wine regions due north? They use the same grape, sort of, and express a completely different personality. Get ready to explore the wines of Alto Piemonte.

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    20 mins
  • Hybrids

    Hybrids
    Oct 9 2024
    They rose. They fell. They are rising again. They are here. Let's talk about hybrid grapes.

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    18 mins
  • A Vibe Check On American Wine Trends: What's Next?

    A Vibe Check On American Wine Trends: What's Next?
    Oct 2 2024
    Taking a minute (or thirty) to vibe-check our wine-drinking culture. We are a country of trends and wine is very much part of that. Let's talk about the history of wine trends in the US and get excited about what is next.

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    34 mins
  • Norton

    Norton
    Sep 25 2024
    THe Norton grape is said to be the first cultivated American native grapevine. Yes, that is true but there is more to this story.

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    17 mins