Wine Without Worry

Recorded at Seneca Lake, get to know the wines of New York's Finger Lakes through conversations with five wineries.

Get to know Cynthia Nims, author of "Oysters: Recipes that Bring Home a Taste of the Sea". For the beginner, learn the best way to select, cook, and enjoy oysters. Also, my favorite wine pairings.

Get to know the state of Malbec in Argentina with Dominio del Plata Winemaker José Lovaglio . We also explore Torrontés and find out what grapes Lovaglio considers rising stars.

Go inside Washington wine, particularly Merlot and rosé, with Erik McLaughlin of Seven Hills Winery. Also, restaurant and taco truck recommendations in Walla Walla.

Winemaker Tim Heath talks about the history of Cloudy Bay's iconic Sauvignon Blanc, explains why Pinot Noir is thriving, and reveals his pick for New Zealand's most underrated grape

Get up to speed on a must-know region for Pinot Noir, New Zealand's Central Otago, via a chat with Two Paddocks Proprietor Sam Neill.

Follow former NFL quarterbacks Dan Marino and Damon Huard as they discuss how and why they teamed up to create a Cabernet Sauvignon in Washington State: Passing Time.

Talking (and drinking) summer wines with Marissa A. Ross in a Brooklyn hotel room.

Storyteller and Winemaker Jane Ferrari talks about Yalumba's role in planting Viognier in Australia, diversity in Shiraz, and the vastness and variety of Australian wine. Also, a live food and wine pairing lesson.

A conversation with Kevin White at his winery in Woodinville, WA.

I welcome my Mom on the show to talk about her (and my) history with wine.

Is BBQ all about Zinfandel when it comes to wine? Absolutely not! Explore the wide world of diverse wines you can enjoy with anything and everything that comes out of the smoker. From tri tip to salmon and more.

Founded in 1971, Smith-Madrone sits at 1900 feet up on Napa Valley's Spring Mountain. Stu Smith talks about the place, it's story, and the remarkable wines.

The world of cheese is as complex as that of wine. Find out what wines go best with cheese and why with Henri Schock, co-owner of Bottlehouse. This Seattle wine bar has a focus on cheese and wine from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. And a bonus lesson from a cheesemonger.

Learn how to make great cocktails featuring sparkling wine from Erik Chapman of Seattle's Sun Liquor.

Are you intimidated by making pie from scratch. Meet Kate Lebo, the author of "Pie School: Lessons in Fruit, Flour, and Butter". She has the recipe to get you excited and successful when it comes to making pie. Also: a discussion of what wines to drink with (and add to ) pie.

Does wine service and selection play a big part in a review of a restaurant? Should it? Does it depend on the pricetag of the meal? Food Writer and Critic for the Charleston (SC) Post and Courier Hanna Raskin provides the answers.

When it comes to wine, what do you expect from a restaurant? I speak with Julien Perry about this. We also discuss why we love sitting at the bar, when solo or with a guest.

Put aside your notions of pizza being round. Get to know the Roman-style pizza served up at Seattle’s Pizzeria Gabbiano. Seasonal toppings and a unique crust (and shape) will make you a convert. Also get (some of) the secrets behind its inspiration and creation.

Jack Timmons of Seattle's Jacks BBQ talks Texas BBQ and brisket. And even divulges his secret spice rub recipe. Plus the key to great pulled pork.