We always have a great time creating content for our Patreon. We decided to share one of our latest favorite episodes where we ask some critical questions. 

Have you ever wondered why a small French province would have rules about aliens? Are you looking for an exclusive and discreet club in southern France? In this episode, we have some excellent stories paired with not-so-excellent wines. 

Join us and learn why it is always smart to have a backup bottle of wine. Cheers!

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We’re bringing you another one of our interview episodes this week! 

Recently, we had someone ask us if we had any special content planned for March since it is Women’s History Month. But we don’t celebrate women only one month out of the year. We are proud to be a women-owned company, and we are proud to consistently feature women winemakers and women in the industry both in our online wine shop and on the podcast.

That being said,  we’re speaking with Terah Bajjalieh of Terah Wine Co. located in the Bay Area in California. Terah is an all-natural winemaker, and she sources her fruit from small organic vineyards from all over the Central Coast and into Lodi. Since her fruit comes from some lesser-known areas and she is a small producer, she is always experimenting with different grape varieties and styles. 

Enjoy learning about Terah, her wines and her work in mentorship to help other women who want to get into the wine industry. You know, in the spirit of Women’s History Month and all. 

Grab a glass of something fresh and join us! Cheers!

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In this Sispsode, we take you to the island of Madeira. What makes this place special is the wine that it produces. Madeira wine is made by a special process of heating and cooling that makes it truly unique and able to stand the test of time. 

Allie shares a special bottle of Madeira and she tells you the story behind this famous wine and how it was discovered. 

Grab a glass and join us! Cheers!

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We are so excited to bring you an entire episode on South African Wine. Although you may not see them too often in the American market, South Africa is the 7th largest wine producer in the world. 

We sip stellar sparkling wine from an area known for high quality and explore a Cap Classique wine that can keep up with its European counterparts.

We then tell the story of Mr. Siguqa, a child of a black winery worker under Apartheid, who now owns his winery and vineyard. 

Through a complicated history of ups and downs South Africa is a major contender in the wine world and their wines are worth your time. 

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• His Mom Labored on a Winery Under Apartheid. Now, He Owns One.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/07/world/africa/black-owned-wineries-south-africa.html#

• Van Hunks Video and Information

https://youtu.be/mfbnh45aM6o

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We finish off our 4 part series with a 'Case' study. We have chosen 12 wines that can help expand your palate and your wine education. And if you want to keep going, sign up to join the waitlist for our upcoming beginner's course: Crush It Basics!

Allie grabbed us a bottle of wine from TJ’s to demonstrate good examples of affordable wines can be found. But you have to be willing to take a chance on the unknown. 

We review 12 different wines from New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to Argentinian Malbec. All 12 together are the perfect set of wines to kick start or round out your wine education. If you are looking to put together a case of your own, visit our website at: 

https://crushitwineeducation.com/collections/all-wine

Take a chance at a new wine and join us! Cheers!

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Have you ever wondered why some wines are so inexpensive and some seem too expensive? 

Part 3 of our Beginners series starts with another surprise gem of a wine from Trader Joe's. It is a great example of buying wine for you and your price point. 

Allie reviews what goes into the price of a bottle. Everything from physical products like grapes and bottles to costs of grapes in different areas, and distribution. 

Julie gives you a short list of tips and tricks to help you navigate the grocery isles, the best places to buy, and how to taste on the go. 

Take a chance at something new, and join us! Cheers! 

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In part two of our miniseries we focus on how people talk about wine. We have 15 key vocabulary words that you may have heard used to describe how wine tastes and smells. 

We explain each word and its definition in the wine world. Understanding some of these key concepts can make it much easier for you to taste and define characteristics of which wines you prefer. Trust us; there is no need to memorize the entire list. We have a free vocabulary list you can download for your reference anytime! Grab your free list here!

Join us as we sip along with another one of our favorite budget finds from France.

And if you want to learn more you can check out our upcoming Crush It Basics course here.

Cheers! 

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Would you like to learn the difference between light and heavy wines? Or why dessert wines are so misunderstood? Maybe there is a variety you have been curious to try but wanted to know more about first. 

In this episode, we do the work for you. We have taken the mystery of wine styles and broken them down into easy-to-understand categories.

We kick everything off with a delicious and affordable Barbera. Then we begin to go down our Taste to Learn Checklist and describe each wine for you. What are you waiting for? Download our Free Checklist and use this podcast to help you on your way to discover new wines.

Grab a glass and join us! Cheers!

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We continue our series on historic wineries with a little trip to Germany. In this episode, you will get to know the oldest winery in Germany, Schloss Johannisberg. Dating back to the Middle Ages, and thanks to monks planting grapes, they have been making wine for over 900 years.

The winery survived rebellion, wars, and changes of ownership. Check out this pod to learn more. Grab a glass of Riesling and join us!

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Check out the Winery: https://schloss-johannisberg.de/en/

Underground Cellar: https://schloss-johannisberg.de/app/uploads/201905-schloss-johannisberg-biblioteca-subteranea.jpg

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Nestled in the east-west corridor of the Central Coast is the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. It is only one of three like it in the world. What makes it special is the morning fog that burns off slowly, and is perfect for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.  

Allie has an excellent example of Pinot Noir from a prime vineyard made by one of our favorite producers. Julie brings a little history and overview of when and why this area was designated for greatness. 

We finish with some history of the people who helped form the Sta. Rita Hills, in particular Richard Sanford. Through a series of smart choices and partnerships, people banded together to learn and grow the AVA from the roots up. Listen up, and get to know a phenomenon that Sanford has been known to refer to as "refrigerated sunshine."

Grab a glass of Pinot Noir or Chardonnay and join us! Cheers!

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