Winervana
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Welcome to this wine buyer’s guide for the casual wine enthusiast. It’s one wine guru’s journey towards enlightenment. Or at least, towards wine worth drinking. If you enjoy drinking wine, but don’t know much about its nuances, and are curious to learn more, this is the podcast for you. There is no wine snobbery or numerical ratings.
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16: Akhil Reddy: an Indian-American wine pioneer working in Texas
April 17, 2022 16:02 - 36 minutes - 21.3 MBAkhil Reddy is a second-generation grape grower and winery owner living and working on 400 unlikely acres in the Texas panhandle. We talk about his family's journey, the challenges he faces, and his unique circular vineyard.
15: Chrishon Lampley of Love Cork Screw and The Lampley
March 12, 2022 18:56 - 22 minutes - 17.4 MBChrishon Lampley is the founder of Love Cork Screw and The Lampley. She is also one of the less than 1% of wine industry negociants, vineyard owners, or winery owners who are black females in the traditionally Euro-centric, white, male-dominated world of wine.
Winervana Podcast Episode 14: Jim Laughren, Certified Wine Educator
September 29, 2021 22:38 - 57 minutes - 36.6 MBJim Laughren is a Certified Wine Educator, a member of the Society of Wine Educators, and the award-winning author of 50 Ways to Love Wine More and A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Knowing and Enjoying Fine Wine. He is known for his irreverent approach and abiding enthusiasm for all things fermented. He is founder of Chicago-based WineHead Consulting and a former importer and distributor of fine wines from around the world.
14: Jim Laughren, Certified Wine Educator
September 29, 2021 22:38 - 57 minutes - 36.6 MBJim Laughren is a Certified Wine Educator, a member of the Society of Wine Educators, and the award-winning author of 50 Ways to Love Wine More and A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Knowing and Enjoying Fine Wine. He is known for his irreverent approach and abiding enthusiasm for all things fermented. He is founder of Chicago-based WineHead Consulting and a former importer and distributor of fine wines from around the world.
Winervana Podcast Episode 13: Paul Wagner, Wine Educator and Marketer
June 20, 2021 19:19 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBPaul Wagner has dedicated his life to wine as an educator, award-winning author, competition judge, guest lecturer, owner of a wine-marketing firm, consultant, magazine columnist, and public-radio personality. In this episode he discusses his teaching approach, and provocatively debunks a major myth about wine.
13: Paul Wagner, Wine Educator and Marketer
June 20, 2021 19:19 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBPaul Wagner has dedicated his life to wine as an educator, award-winning author, competition judge, guest lecturer, owner of a wine-marketing firm, consultant, magazine columnist, and public-radio personality. In this episode he discusses his teaching approach, and provocatively debunks a major myth about wine.
12: Nicole Walsh of Ser Winery
May 23, 2021 21:25 - 26 minutes - 24 MBOne of a growing number of women in the world of wine, Nicole Walsh is both the winemaker and owner of Ser Winery near Santa Cruz, California.
Winervana Podcast Episode 12: Nicole Walsh of Ser Winery
May 23, 2021 21:25 - 26 minutes - 24 MBOne of a growing number of women in the world of wine, Nicole Walsh is both the winemaker and owner of Ser Winery near Santa Cruz, California.
Winervana Podcast Episode 11: Washington wine pioneer Brian Carter
February 25, 2021 15:53 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBBrian Carter is one of the pioneers of the Washington State wine industry, having worked there for over 40 years. He is a champion of the art of blended wines, as well as sustainability.
11: Washington wine pioneer Brian Carter
February 25, 2021 15:53 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBBrian Carter is one of the pioneers of the Washington State wine industry, having worked there for over 40 years. He is a champion of the art of blended wines, as well as sustainability.
Winervana Podcast Episode 11: Brian Carter
February 25, 2021 15:53 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBBrian Carter is one of the pioneers of the Washington State wine industry, having worked there for over 40 years. He is a champion of the art of blended wines, as well as sustainability.
10: Brandy, Cognac, and Armagnac
January 29, 2021 22:06 - 17 minutes - 10.3 MBBrandy is one of the world's oldest distilled spirits. Learn about what it is, plus what distinguishes its best-known subgenre, Cognac, and Cognac's lesser known country cousin, Amagnac.
Winervana Podcast Episode 10: Brandy, Cognac, and Armagnac
January 29, 2021 22:06 - 17 minutes - 10.3 MBBrandy is one of the world's oldest distilled spirits. Learn about what it is, plus what distinguishes its best-known subgenre, Cognac, and Cognac's lesser known country cousin, Amagnac.
Winervana Podcast Episode 9: Wine Glasses
November 25, 2020 19:15 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBMy second guest on the Winervana podcast is me! My long-time friend Rob Young sits in the host's chair, and we talk about varietal-specific stemware made by Riedel, and why you should consider buying some of these glasses.
9: Wine Glasses
November 25, 2020 19:15 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBMy second guest on the Winervana podcast is me! My long-time friend Rob Young sits in the host's chair, and we talk about varietal-specific stemware made by Riedel, and why you should consider buying some of these glasses.
Winervana Podcast Episode 8: Facts and Foibles
November 11, 2020 18:08 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBFew products of human labor are as old as wine. With such a rich history, quite a lot of facts and foibles have come to be associated with it. I touch on just a few of those in this episode.
Winervana Podcast Episode 8: Wine Facts and Foibles
November 11, 2020 18:08 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBFew products of human labor are as old as wine. With such a rich history, quite a lot of facts and foibles have come to be associated with it. I touch on just a few of those in this episode.
8: Wine Facts and Foibles
November 11, 2020 18:08 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBFew products of human labor are as old as wine. With such a rich history, quite a lot of facts and foibles have come to be associated with it. I touch on just a few of those in this episode.
Winervana Podcast Episode 7: Unusual and Exotic Wines
October 18, 2020 14:48 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThe wine universe is huge, and goes way beyond the usual varieties. Some creative winemakers don't even use grapes at all! Learn more about some wines you've probably never heard of in this episode.
7: Unusual and Exotic Wines
October 18, 2020 14:48 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThe wine universe is huge, and goes way beyond the usual varieties. Some creative winemakers don't even use grapes at all! Learn more about some wines you've probably never heard of in this episode.
6: DIY Beer and Wine
October 01, 2020 17:20 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBBeer and wine are readily available for purchase at a full range of quality and price points. But some people choose to make their own. My first-ever guest Pat Helmers explains why you might want to do the same.
Winervana Podcast Episode 6: DIY Beer and Wine
October 01, 2020 17:20 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBBeer and wine are readily available for purchase at a full range of quality and price points. But some people choose to make their own. My first-ever guest Pat Helmers explains why you might want to do the same.
5: White Wines for Summer
September 15, 2020 20:37 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBChardonnay is great, of course, but when the weather is warm, it's not often the best choice. You want something crisp and refreshing. You want ABC: Anything But Chardonnay. In this episode, I discuss grape varieties and some specific suggestions from around the world for perfect summer sippers.
Winervana Podcast Episode 5: White Wines for Summer
September 15, 2020 20:37 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBChardonnay is great, of course, but when the weather is warm, it's not often the best choice. You want something crisp and refreshing. You want ABC: Anything But Chardonnay. In this episode, I discuss grape varieties and some specific suggestions from around the world for perfect summer sippers.
Winervana Podcast Episode 5: White Wines for Summer
September 15, 2020 20:37 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBChardonnay is great, of course, but when the weather is warm, it's not often the best choice. You want something crisp and refreshing. You want ABC: Anything But Chardonnay. In this episode, I discuss grape varieties and some specific suggestions from around the world for perfect summer sippers.
4: Canned Wines are Exploding in Popularity
August 06, 2020 01:15 - 24 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode Stephen shares the making, history, pros and cons of canned wines. Cans have been around for many decades but recent innovations have sky rocketed their popularity, with quality wines!
Winervana Podcast Episode 4: Canned Wines are Exploding in Popularity
August 06, 2020 01:15 - 24 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode Stephen shares the making, history, pros and cons of canned wines. Cans have been around for many decades but recent innovations have sky rocketed their popularity, with quality wines!
Winervana Podcast Episode 3: Old World Wine vs New World Wine
June 03, 2020 22:06 - 16 minutes - 9.03 MBIn this episode Stephen discusses the differences between new world wines vs old world wines. The old world is Europe and the Middle east. The New World is elsewhere in the world e.g. the Americas, Australia, etc. Geography and differences in climate have a significant impact on wines and the vineyards they come from.
3: Old World Wine vs New World Wine
June 03, 2020 22:06 - 16 minutes - 9.03 MBIn this episode Stephen discusses the differences between new world wines vs old world wines. The old world is Europe and the Middle east. The New World is elsewhere in the world e.g. the Americas, Australia, etc. Geography and differences in climate have a significant impact on wines and the vineyards they come from.
Winervana Podcast Episode 2: Wine and Robbery at Restaurants
February 18, 2020 22:23 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBOrdering wine in a restaurant can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Stephen shares some tips on approaching the wine list, and how to get help if you’re uncertain. But mainly, he rants about the wine price gouging far too many restaurants are guilty of.
2: Wine and Robbery at Restaurants
February 18, 2020 22:23 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBOrdering wine in a restaurant can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Stephen shares some tips on approaching the wine list, and how to get help if you’re uncertain. But mainly, he rants about the wine price gouging far too many restaurants are guilty of.
1: Welcome to Winervana
February 13, 2020 23:23 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBStephen Hawk introduces the Winervana podcast. He explains his point of view on wine and how it frames the podcast. He shares his story on how he became interested in wine. And, enjoys a Chardonnay while doing so.
Winervana Podcast Episode 1: Welcome to Winervana
February 13, 2020 23:23 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBStephen Hawk introduces the Winervana podcast. He explains his point of view on wine and how it frames the podcast. He shares his story on how he became interested in wine. And, enjoys a Chardonnay while doing so.