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Ep 552: The Greats – Napa Valley

Ep 552: The Greats – Napa Valley

Napa Valley is unquestionably one of the great wine regions of the world. Located about 50 mi/80 km north of San Francisco, Napa is renowned for its decadent Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay and its glamourous, fancy and expensive tasting rooms. Napa…

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Ep 551: How to Make Your Wine Shop Work for You with Steve Tocco, Wine Buyer and Retailer

Ep 551: How to Make Your Wine Shop Work for You with Steve Tocco, Wine Buyer and Retailer

This week, I’m joined by Patron and friend Steve Tocco is the wine buyer and manager of a fine wine store near Boulder, Colorado — (yes, I’ve been there!). He is great at what he does — creative, community oriented, great palate — basically he is…

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Ep 549: The Grape Mini-Series –Touriga Nacional

Ep 549: The Grape Mini-Series –Touriga Nacional

Touriga Nacional is, beyond a doubt, the most important, praised, and discussed red grape in Portugal. An essential part of Port and the dry wines of the regions of Dão and Douro, this powerful grape has spread throughout Portugal and has captured…

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Ep 550: South Australia – An Overview of Australia’s “Wine State”

Ep 550: South Australia – An Overview of Australia’s “Wine State”

This show features an overview of an essential place in the wine world: South Australia. There is much to learn here but I try to break it down into what is important to know. The show is somewhat heavy on history, since that is an essential part of…

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Ep 548: Bandol – The Ageworthy Reds and Rosés of Provence, France

Ep 548: Bandol – The Ageworthy Reds and Rosés of Provence, France

Bandol is arguably the most important appellation in Provence at the southeastern tip of France. Although it makes white, this very small region is known for its ageworthy reds and rosés made mainly of Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Cinsault.  …

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Ep 547: Back to Basics…12 Bottles to Learn About Some of the Classic Wine

Ep 547: Back to Basics…12 Bottles to Learn About Some of the Classic Wine

I start by asking for a big favor!! I haven’t asked in about 10 years – but if you get a moment, could you drop a positive review for WFNP on iTunes, or a good rating on Spotify, or tell a friend who you think would like the show? Thank you in…

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Ep 546: The Rioja Series – the Rioja Oriental Zone with Raquel Perez Cuevas of Bodegas Ontañón

Ep 546: The Rioja Series – the Rioja Oriental Zone with Raquel Perez Cuevas of Bodegas Ontañón

This show is the final in a multi-part, in-depth series on the Rioja DOCa in which we have looked at the three major zones of Rioja through the eyes of top producers to tell us about their areas and the challenges they face. Photo: Raquel Perez…

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Ep 545: The Rioja Series – the Rioja Alavesa Zone with Tao Platón of Península Vinicultores

Ep 545: The Rioja Series – the Rioja Alavesa Zone with Tao Platón of Península Vinicultores

This is the second installment of an in-depth series on the Rioja DOCa, where I do a close look at the three major zones of Rioja. I host top producers in each show to tell us about their areas and the challenges they face.   In Episode 544, we…

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Ep 544: The Rioja Series – the Rioja Alta Zone with Guillermo de Aranzabal Bittner of La Rioja Alta S.A.

Ep 544: The Rioja Series – the Rioja Alta Zone with Guillermo de Aranzabal Bittner of La Rioja Alta S.A.

This show kicks off a multi-part, in-depth series on the Rioja DOCa. We will look at the three major zones of Rioja in the podcasts that follow. In each, I host top producers to tell us their perspectives on their zones and on Rioja at large. To get…

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Ep 543: The Thanksgiving Episode 2024

Ep 543: The Thanksgiving Episode 2024

I wasn’t sure I was going to do a Thanksgiving episode this year, but last minute, I felt inspired (and was encouraged by some of you — thanks especially to my dear friends and your fellow patrons Claudette C and Tina K) so I decided to make it…

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