Wine Skool'd

The Gruet Family makes the best and affordable sparkling wine in the US, straight up. I sat down with assistant winemaker Sofian Himeur and chatted about how a renegade winemaker in Champgane (his grandfather) ended up making bubbly in New Mexico and what it's like making wine in the south west.

I went to California to experience Napa and Sonoma and came back with a whole new idea about two of our most famous wine regions. Four winemakers Four different styles Four different experiences. Let me riff.

What is schnapps exactly? I talk with Schaps geek (see what I did there) Dani Hilty about what this stuff actually is. It's not what you think it might be. Check it check it out! 

The next chapter in the Out Of My Depth series where I learn something I don't know. This round I talk to Cider maker Steve Selin and Cider expert/enthusiast John McCarroll to learn about this wacky wine made from apples. 

Spring time is rose time! You love rose YAY! But how is it made? And what is this thing called blush? And why does White Zin exist and is it rose? Let me explain.

What is the story of one of the most popular wine grapes on the American market right now? Why are we so obsessed with Malbec? Gather 'round I'll tell ya a story.

How annoying is it to buy a great wine and it just doesn't smell right! What is going on?! In this Episode I break down how to detect wine faults.

Going back to the future with a little housekeeping. 

Pairing food and wine can be a source of anxiety and straight-up annoying! Let's break down how to find harmony with this. Your palate will thank you for it. 

Don't hate Merlot is great! Let's talk about where to came from and why it's awesome. 

GUYS! Chocolate and wine just doesn't work. But that doesn't mean wine and chocolate don't have a place on Valentine's Day. Welcome to one of the sexiest wine podcasts on the net.

Chardonnay is more awesome than you might think. If you're not a fan maybe you just haven't had the right one. Let's talk about the diversity of one of the most famous of wine grapes, dive into it's fun history and the Croatian connection.

What does it mean when someone says they like the structure of a wine? In this episode I talk about what goes on inside your mouth to understand the structure of wine. 

In this episode I break down the meaning of the word appellation and how it applies to the wines you love. Let's do some history. 

In this episode I breakdown what the sweetness is in wine. How does it get there? How does it effect your enjoyment of wine? Check it. 

In this episode I break down the fun history of the sommelier. How'd this thing get started? And what the hell is a mustard somm?!

Gather around as I tell the story of how a rebel alliance sought to topple corruption bringing balance to a wine region and won…sorta. 

Happy New Year! I have read the sediment (like reading tea leaves but wine get it) and I think I see a new wine trend sprouting. It could be damn exciting. Are about to enter the "everything" wine movement? 

In this episode I throw down on some wine geeks tips for wine during the holidays. Going to a party? Throwing a party? Check it. 

In this episode I break down the differences between Syrah and Shiraz. It's all about history and climate, man.