Which candy-based trick can you use to teach yourself new flavors and aromas? What makes discovering a bargain wine more exciting than luxury wine? What does the tip “go south” mean when it comes to hidden values in wine?

 

In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Lori Budd, winemaker, writer and host of the Exploring The Wine Glass podcast.

 

You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks

 

Highlights

What makes finding an amazing bargain wine even more exciting than an expensive wine?

Why you should consider going south on your search for a new great wine to try?

How do food and wine elevate each other when paired well?

Why do I prefer to pair food with wine versus the other way around?

What is my favourite food and wine pairing?

Which candy-based trick can you use to teach yourself new flavours and aromas?

How can you pair wine and chocolate without ending in disaster?

What makes technology and wine a perfect pairing?

How do my website wine tools and mobile apps make choosing and pairing wine easy?

Which luxury wine would I wish to have if I were stranded on a desert island?

Why do I love podcasting?

Lori’s Opposites Game

 

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Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wed at 7 pm ET on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video.

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About Lori Budd

Lori Budd began her career as a microbiologist, but her need for excitement led her into Adventure Education, teaching students how to rock climb, zip line and tie those all important survival knots. Along the way, she fell in love with wine and graduated from the prestigious UC Davis enology program, along with certifications from a number of other wine programs. She and her husband, Michael, own Dracaena Wines in Paso Robles. She’s consumed by the stories that unfold as each glass is poured, and shares those in her award-winning blog and podcast called Exploring the Glass.

 

 

To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/197.