Let's find out what makes bubbly that way, and delve into the academic pre-twitter wars about Art Tatum's exceptional genius (and why sometimes other folk's genius can be depressing.) Tatum's version of "Night and Day" along with Ployez-Jaquemart's bubbles won't let you down!

Explore how the transparency of sound and of a grape can create transcendent effects. Kristen takes some detours in zen instruments, Kansas City jazz and the surprising 23 and me results for Pinot Nor...

Join Kristen for an exploration of opulence through a white Priorat and Sarah Vaughan's later work with the Count Basie Orchestra, discovering what makes something extra in just the right way.

Kristen explores the idea of tension and rule breaking with a great dry Riesling and a legendary free jazz recording. The show also welcomes its first guest, Grammy winner Ted Nash!

Smash the grids, stop coloring by numbers, and take a tour of an innovative tasting visual in this bonus episode.

Join Kristen for an exploration of what makes wildness wonderful in music and wine. Themes freedom and destruction, masterpieces and mayhem abound in this season finale featuring Mingus' "Pithecanthropus Erectus" and Dumien Serrette Cornas.

Join Kristen in an exploration of creativity and sabbatical, black roosters and fame's perils, and what it means to be 100% in both Sonny Rollins' "The Bridge" and Chianti Classico.

Discover how the grape and the groove inspire healing and even reverence in this episode, taking us from winemaking monks to the present day. Explore Mary Lou Williams' later work and the inspired wine of Domaine du Closel and celebrate some incredible women in wine and song.

Kristen explores spontaneity, form and freedom by way of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra and a biodynamic Zinfandel from AmByth Estates in California.

Kristen talks about The Modern Jazz Quartet, California chardonnay, the importance of glassware, performance space, and the difficulty with respectability.