Wine Two Five Podcast

As the weather warms up, it's a good time to chill down with some ice wine - or Eiswein - or Icewine. Believe it or not they are not all the same thing. Also, we are announcing the next #W25BookClub book and upcoming educational events. Show notes & links at www.winetwofive.com     Eiswein, Ice Wine, Icewine, wine education, podcast, Germany, Canada

Martin Ward is the owner of Wine Educators International, a company focused on touring, learning about, and enjoying the finer aspects of food, wine, and culture. In this episode Martin gives us an overview of Mallorcan wine and food, as well as his inspiration for introducing these wines and wines of the world through entertaining presentations and fine dining and luxury travel experiences.     Mallorca, wine, podcast, wine education, Wine Educators International, Dining With Style, Wine Podcasts, Wine Travel

From inside the beltway to outside in wine country - wine grape growers Clark and Bonny Lystra talk with us about finding their dream home in the Russian River Valley. There was only one small add-on: 35 rows of Pinot in Siduri's Betty Ann Vineyard. In this episode we sat back and sipped along. This interview has something for everyone - including those of you who like to geek it up with enology and viticulture. Shownotes, photos, & more at www.winetwofive.com     Wine, Winemaking, Wine Grape Growing, Wine Podcast, Tasting, Wine Blogs, Viticulture

It's time for the April Grape Gab, and we are getting down and gabbing Gewürztraminer. This white grape has been described as everything from spicy to grandma, to fussy and even "brassy in the glass." Either way, we're happy to grab a glass and get to know our good friend, Gewurz. Show notes, links, pics and more at www.winetwofive.com

We're ushering in Season 4 of the Wine Two Five Podcast with a podcastiversary celebration, bourbon and bubbles! Have no fear, there are factoids galore throughout the show, but we've got some surprises as well. Thank YOU for being part of the Wine Two Five community of hard core wine lovers and learners, and let's raise our glasses to a 4th year! Cheers ~ Show notes & links at www.winetwofive.com

The Juice is in the house! Eric V. Orange, creator of localwineevents.com and "The Juice" newsletter joins the W25 ladies for an afternoon chat about the number one website for consumers who are actively seeking out wine and food events in their area. Show notes and links at www.winetwofive.com.   Wine podcast, local wine events, wine culture

This episode explores canned wine beverages, and features the craft wine coolers of St. Mayhem. Those of us who came of drinking age in the '80s & '90s? Well, these are not the wine coolers that we were drinking in our acid washed jeans, spiral perms and parachute pants.  Actually, those wine coolers of synthesized music days gone by were a whole different category of beverage, and we suss that out here as well. The St. Mayhem styles and flavors surprised us, and we hope you'll enjoy learning about them.[ad] [sponsored content] Show notes & links at www.winetwofive.com   Wine in cans, craft wine coolers, alternative packaging, sponsored content, St. Mayhem, ad, wine podcast

Wine and Spirits Education Specialist, and host of the Shift Drink Podcast, Arthur Black joins the ladies for an incredibly spirited discussion. Strap in, listeners, this episode is a straight, cask-strength pour with no chaser. Arthur's a dedicated educator, speaker, and is very generous with his time and advice for anyone seeking the gospel of gastronomy and the pure enjoyment of beverages that inspire.            Wine & Spirits Education, Industry, Podcasts, Shift Drink, Responsible Drinking, Arthur Black, Wine Podcast,

A super special episode in which we were charmed and educated by the CEO of the Fladgate Partnership, Adrian Bridge. Adrian is the brains behind Taylor's, Fonseca, and Croft Port brands, and we were fortunate to have him share some valuable information about enjoying Port, as well as travel tidbits about the region. Show notes, pics & more info at www.winetwofive.com   Adrian Bridge Interview, Taylor Fladgate, Port, Wine Wine Education, Fonseca, Croft, Portugal, Wine Podcast

In preparation for a special guest that will joining us from Portugal in the next episode, we thought it would be appropriate to polish up our Port knowledge. This week we are popping off with a Port primer to get the party started. We cover styles, service, and try to get a jump on those burning fortified wine questions.   Port, Fortified Wine, Portugal, Wine Education, International Women's Day

March's grape gab is about the Negroamaro grape from the wine region of Puglia, Italy. The name translates to "black bitter" but don't let that scare you away. The wine made from these grapes is often approachable, affordable and quite quaffable young. This episode goes from zero to 12.5 (and that's just the names of the wines!) in 23 minutes, and includes a new "Tasty Tales" segment to add to the not-so-bitter conversation.

We answer a request for some edutainment about English wine, and found some cool resources on this cool climate country's rise as a wine presence in the world, particularly where bubbly is concerned. Talk about wino radar! Also, the "proof" is in the factoid, and the ladies scare up a silly video for patron consumption. Show notes & more at /http://www.winetwofive.com/ English Wine, England, Sparkling, Bubbly, Grapes, Proof, Wine & Spirits Podcast, Education

Carving out a cava convo in response to a listener's burning wine question, we dove into some bubbly banter. Who knew this discussion would take us from rosado or rosé to the Festa de la Filox-era (bring your bug costumes) and a sparkling Spanish sipper that garners about $200/bottle? Steph creates a new cocktail, Val gets her haiku on, and a patron supporter wins some swag.

In honor of the Olympics, we thought we’d geek a little bit about Greek wines. The Olympics have come a long way since their origins in Olympia back in 776 BC. Because this year's event is being held in South Korea, we bring it home, along with the gold, with a factoid on Korean Soju. There were pairing puns, Soju stories, and a new segment letting you know where in the W25 world Steph & Val are ... besides behind the mic, noses in the glasses.       A very high-level flyover of some Greek wine regions, accidentally pairing them with winter Olympic sports. Soju stories and a new segment. Wine Education, Wine & Spirits podcasts. Wine Edutainment

We're talking Tannat in this month's Grape Gab. Tannat is a red grape that has its roots in Southwestern France. Recently it has reinvented itself in South America. So where else does it grow, what else is it called, and what does it mean to a glass of wine? Click play and sip away! Show notes at winetwofive.com.

We're talking about Miljenko "Mike" Grgich's book, "A Glass Full of Miracles" this week. The book is an historical account of world and US wine events, as well as a genuine, personal story that every wine lover should read! Also, Steph has a purple Gin, and Val has a coveted Tequila.             Wine Two Five Podcast Book Club, Wine Education, Book Review, A Glass Full of Miracles by Miljenko "Mike" Grgich

Sometimes we have to look back to go forward. In this episode we find out what it is listeners are downloading the most. We thank those of you who “nominated” your favorites. There were certainly some surprises (or “SLURPrises”), so we hope this is a fun guide to content most enjoyed over the past three seasons of Wine Two Five.     Top 10 most listened to podcast episodes for Wine Two Five; Wine Education; Wine Edutainment

Rick Fisher is the program director of the Wine Scholar Guild's Spanish Wine Scholar program (launching Fall 2018) and lover of all things Spain. His Catalan roots have certainly had an influence, but his passion for Spanish wine, food & culture is infectious. And what do Boise, Idaho & little plastic bulls have do with any of this? Pure, unadulterated wine edu-tainment for the books. [Recorded November 2017]     Wine Education, Spanish Wine, Spanish Wine Scholar, Wine Podcasts, Rick Fisher, Wine Scholar Guild

What is the “red drinker’s white wine?” What’s unique about Alsace, the wine styles, and the labeling? Cassidy Havens, DipWSET, of Teuwen Communications fills us in on why these wines are so sought after on wine lists. There are some juicy nuggets of information of which wine lovers will want to take note. Also, she shares the secret to “the best 15 minutes of your wine and cheese life.” Yes, we go there. We all should go there.     [Interview with Teuwen Communications Senior Account Supervisor, Cassidy Havens, DipWSET, on Alsace Wines. Recorded at Wine Bloggers Conference, Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country, Santa Rosa, CA, 9 Nov 2017] Show notes at WineTwoFive.com

This is an introductory exploration into the wines of New York, an overview of a couple of the regions, and their representative wine styles. There are some tasting segments, but also some factoids and recommendations, as well as a lot of fun. [sponsored content]