Wine Two Five Podcast

Dr. Matilde Parente joins us for a fun - but serious - discussion on wine and Health. From headaches and hangovers, science and sulfites, to biogenic amines and everything in between. How to distill conflicting headlines? How much should we really be drinking? We address all this and more. This could quite possibly change the way you drink. You're welcome.  Photos, links & more at winetwofive.com     Wine, Health, Spirits, Congeners, Biogenic Amines, Hangovers, Headaches, Natural Wine, Ask the Doc, Matilde Parente MD, Wine Education [ad]

This month's Regional Rap is a virtual Loire lap in under 30 minutes! From the Muscadet of Pays Nantais, through Vouvray all the way to Pouilly-Fumé . Anjou and Haut-Poitou? Don't mind if we do! We explore "Saumur," grapes and styles galore, and hope this is an episode you will adore. Pics, links and more at winetwofive.com   Loire Valley, French Wine, Wine Two Five Podcast Regional Rap

It's time for our monthly Grape Gab! We're sliding into September with Sémillon, its styles, and all those things that make it special. Is it an unsung hero(ine?) of the wine world? We think so, and we're happy to tell you why. We also pick a winner of our monthly giveaway. Photos, pics, links & more on winetwofive.com Semillon grape gab, Patreon drawing (sponsored), My Wine Society (app)

From Porto to Spain to the French Alps, this week is all about the beverage (and food!) finds from Steph's recent travels in Europe. Menorca was the #W25Challenge treasure of the trip. We thought you all would be interested to learn about Steph's special spirited summer and bring you along for the delicious ride. Photos, show notes, links, and more at winetwofive.com   Wine podcast, wine travel, wine & spirits education, gin, port, Menorca, Spain, Portugal, Chamonix, Fine Dining

Clay is bringing the heat this week from Phoenix, AZ, as he flips the scripts and drops burning wine questions for Steph and Val to answer. A long-time patron and show supporter (oh, and Steph's big brother!), Clay won his own show co-hosting opportunity several months back, so he took full advantage of the chance to put the ladies on the hot seat. Therefore, we dish new embarrassing wine stories before having a cool discussion on a 109-degree day about Arizona wine. Photos, links & more at winetwofive.com     Wine Education, Wine Edutainment, Patreon supporter grills the W25 ladies on burning wine questions, embarrassing wine stories, and drops some cool facts on Arizona wine. Wine podcast, listener love.

We're in a "wine camp state of mind," having just returned from our 5th Society of Wine Educators (SWE) conference in the Finger Lakes, NY. We affectionately refer to the annual gathering as "wine camp," and are happy to share our highlights, factoids, and favorite moments. (Note: we experienced some audio technical difficulties with this recording & hope it doesn't reduce your enjoyment of our recap.) Photos, links & more at winetwofive.com

  This episode is about the Cru Artisan College experience! Full of factoids, embarrassing stories and so much more, this edition contains four incredible interviews that we hope will be the perfect late-summer vacation before heading into September. We also announce this month's giveaway winner of a WTSO gift card. [This episode was recorded over a period of weeks between 15 July and 2 August, 2018]. Photos, links & more at winetwofive.com.

We Like Drinking Podcast host Jeff E. & die-hard supporter Diane H. enthusiastically join us to taste some unusual wines & spirits. For this episode, we popped some crazy, unusual bottles, & got some unfiltered input from around the table. Not our usual format, but we really wanted to share some bottles with hard core local supporters & see what happened. So while we are at wine camp this week, please enjoy some #W25Challenge fun! [Recorded on 8 August 2018.] Pics, links, & more at winetwofive.com     Wine Education, Wine Edutainment, Wine Tasting, Wine & Spirits Podcast, Liqueurs, Patreon, Listener Love, Wine Podcast

Kevin Begos, author of the new book Tasting the Past: The Science of Flavor & the Search for the Origins of Wine, chats with the W25 ladies. Fresh off his book tour, he shares the "tasting notes" on a 10-year wine grape journey ... that all started in a hotel room minibar in the Middle East. [This episode was recorded on 30 July 2018.]   Show notes, pics, links & more at winetwofive.com   Wine Podcast, Interview with "Tasting the Past" author Kevin Begos; wine history, wine grapes, wine education

Roll out those crazy Albariño days of Summer! In this episode we are Grape Gabbing about Albariño. Also we announce our July Patron drawing at the end of the show.  [sponsored content] #MakeItAnAlbariñoWeekend #AlbariñoFiesta Pics, links, and more at winetwofive.com Albarino grape gab, summer sips, Wine Education, sponsored content

Smokin' hot summer edition of the #W25BookClub. This week, die-hard listener, Meg Hansen, CSW, CSS, joins us to discuss "Tangled Vines: Greed, Murder, Obsession and an Arsonist in the Vineyards of California" by Frances Dinkelspiel. But of course there is one prevailing theme: wine. Photos, links, more at winetwofive.com   "Tangled Vines: Greed, Murder, Obsession and an Arsonist in the Vineyards of California" by Frances Dinkelspiel.

Joining us from Mexico City is superstar sommelier & owner of SFG Public Relations for Premium Wine & Spirits, Sandra Fernández Gaytán. Not only did she guide us on an audio tour of the Mexican wine producing states, geography, history, wine styles & grapes, but she brought lessons in coffee & tequila! Bonus! She's been recognized for her outstanding contributions as a leader in the wine industry by the Association of Mexican Sommeliers, El Conocedor Magazine, Oaxaca City, & Lideres Mexicanos Magazine five years in a row. Pics, links, maps & more at www.winetwofive.com

We love Barbera. It responds well to different wine making processes to result in a great variety of styles. We hate to put it in a style box, but we love to sip it in its many forms. Also, what is a cherry bounce, and what does it have to do with George Washington? Yes, a history lesson too. Much to learn and love in this episode! Pics, links & more at winetwofive.com!   Wine Podcast, Education, Edutainment, Wine, Grapes, Barbera, Italia, Cherry Bounce

This spirited discussion focuses on the flavoring, characteristics, and botanical foundations of anise or licorice-based spirits. What's fascinating is the variety of plants, seeds, roots and fruits that make up these beverages, as well as the lore, culture and traditions behind them. We also share some hot news for our wine lovers to take the summer quarter of the podcast to the next level for listeners and supporters! Links, photos, and more at www.winetwofive.com   Anise & licorice spirits, cocktails, new sponsor, WTSO, Weekly Tasting, Weekly Pour of Wine Edutainment

Provence. Bucolic images of lavender fields, stone farmhouses, Pastis, bowls of mussels … or Russell Crowe slowly unrotting his soul in uncle’s vineyard in the movie "A Good Year" may come to mind. But there is more to the story. Sun, a patchwork geology, and that wind - along with a magic blend of innovation and tradition - aid the vines in the varied regions in producing wines that are now superstars on the world stage.

Just when you think the online wine community couldn't get any cooler, the ultimate online wine community comes along - and it's pretty darned cool. We're talking with CEO of My Wine Society, Sean Evans, and the Director of Channel Content and Brand Ambassador - Christine Havens to get a behind-the-scenes sneak peek and preview of the My Wine Society app launching in July 2018. Pics, info, and more at winetwofive.com

We are getting to know Nebbiolo in June's Grape Gab. Also, we deliberate a Burning Wine Question on knowing when to open your bottles versus saving them for future enjoyment. Photos, links & more on www.winetwofive.com. June Grape Gab on Nebbiolo, Wine Education, Wine Podcast, Burning Wine Question, Aging Wine  

Côtes du Rhône wines were recently paired with London artist Joe Cruz's art for a creative tasting. Sommelier, wine writer, educator & prophet, Jonathan Cristaldi, & Rhône Valley Wines Trade Marketing Manager, Eileen Fabunan, were the orchestrators of this feast for the senses, & they joined forces us to take us all behind the scenes. This was a unique, elevated wine discussion that we know you will want to experience for yourself ... in one way or another. Photos, links, more at www.winetwofive.com.         Rhone, Wine, Art, Wine Podcast, Interview, Eileen Fabunan, Jonathan Cristaldi, Teuwen Communications, Joe Cruz, Trade Tastings

Jameson Fink, creator of Wine Without Worry, joins the Wine Two Five ladies for some conversation about Chablis, oysters, and learning about wine when you're just beginning. Then he lays down a brilliant, convincing defense of the Champagne flute that you won't want to miss. This? Was way too much fun! Cheers ~ Photos, links, and more on winetwofive.com   Wine Education, Wine Culture, Wine Podcast, Chablis, Oysters, Stemware

We are geeking out on the Verdicchio grape in May's Grape Gab. Verdicchio is important to Italy's Le Marche, and makes diverse, interesting styles of wine. There were also some fun tidbits that emerged from this discussion. What else emerged? This month's giveaway winner! Show notes, links, photos & more at www.winetwofive.com. Wine Podcast, Grape Gab, Verdicchio, Marche, Italy, Wine Education, Wine Edutainment, Wine