Episode 002 Do you second guess yourself when buying wine?  I do.  On a scale of 1-10, I am about a five when it comes to my comfort level in buying wine at a store or in a restaurant.  Howard Riedel is here to calm your nerves (and mine) about wine buying.  He is wine expert, has a 30 year career as a marketing consultant  to  the retail wine industry, and a he's part-time public radio broadcaster. Howard Riedel's Wine Recommendations for Thanksgiving: (Note: These are NOT affiliate links) Apothic Rhiannon Columbia Crest Riesling  Oh… Schist! Riesling Urban Riesling Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling Chateau Lafayette Reneau Riesling Kung Fu Girl Riesling  Eroica Riesling Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett (In case that’s all in German)  Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay  Il Roccolo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo   Also, I tell you about what I am making for Thanksgiving this year, including the recipe for my grandmother's stuffing. If you are looking for Thanksgiving tips, tricks, and recipes, I recommend Serious Eats.