We’re closing out the year with a celebratory “favorites” episode, where Eduardo Dingler and Laura Koffer join Amanda to relive their top wine discoveries and dining experiences of 2024. Along the way, they explore the resurgence of volcanic terroirs, provide pro pairing tips (Chardonnay with tacos, anyone?), and debate the quirks of wine gadgets. Whether you’re a seasoned oenophile or a curious wine lover, this episode is packed with recommendations, insider stories, and plenty of inspiration to make 2025 your most delicious year yet. Cheers! 

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2020 Aeris Etna Bianco Superiore Sicily

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PJ Awe, Director of Marketing and Sales at Amorim Cork America, joins us to dive into cork’s fascinating journey from bark to bottle. As one of the most sustainable products on the planet, cork plays a bigger role than many wine drinkers might realize. We discuss why storing wine bottles on their sides might not be necessary and why cork taint (TCA) is about to be a thing of the past. Geek out with us as we uncork one of Lodi’s oldest-vine Carignane’s and take you down one of the most unexpected rabbit holes of your life.

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2021 Markus Wine Co Carignane Nicolini Ranch Ancient Blocks

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We’re crashing one of Oregon’s most meaningful wine events to give you exclusive access to some of the biggest stars in the wine industry. Amanda sits down with Michael Fay (Domaine Serene), Claire Carver (Big Table Farm), Thomas Savre (Lingua Franca), and Alban Debeaulieu (Abbott Claim) to discuss their rise to stardom, the surprising wines that have inspired them along the way, and why they believe Oregon is the best wine-producing region in the world.

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2023 Big Table Farm Laughing Pig Rose

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This isn’t the end, it’s actually just the beginning of a major revolution, according to this week’s guest—Master Sommelier (and importer/distributor) Ken Frederickson. Ken joins us to discuss how the landscape has shifted in the last 20 years and what he believes wine drinkers can look forward to in the coming decades. From a surprising union between wine and spirits to why restaurants might shift away from selling wines by the bottle, we’re covering all the ways the wine industry is adapting for the next generation of wine drinkers.

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2022 Presqu'ile Winery Chardonnay Santa Barbara County

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Wine collectors love to talk about the good old days—when cult wines were going for a fraction of the price they are today and didn’t have waiting lists. How did brands like Harlan and Screaming Eagle achieve cult status? And is it still possible to achieve that today? On this episode, we’re hunting for the next big thing with the dynamic father-daughter-duo from one of the fastest-growing wine YouTube channels: “Our Pour Decisions.” What are their secrets to spotting diamonds in the rough? What are the ones that got away? And which winemaker do they think will be the next big thing?

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2022 Duhig Grenache

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Konstantin Baum is Germany’s youngest Master of Wine and one of the most followed YouTube wine experts, but even he grapples with one of the most common problems for wine drinkers—figuring out what you like and being confident in your choices. In this episode we’re helping you discover YOUR wine palate, including a DIY project that will help you become a better taster (that even your kids might enjoy). Join us for never-before-shared stories of feeling insecure and nervous at wine tastings, the surprising South African wine no one expected to love, and more.

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2023 McFarlane Pinotage Saturday's Child Stellenbosch South Africa

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2021 Domaine Gassier Lou Coucardie Blanc Costieres de Nimes

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If you’re looking for value, you can have place or you can have grape, but you usually can’t have both. That’s why we enlisted Vince Anter from the award-winning wine show V is for Vino, who is been termed “the Bourdain of Wine TV.” He joins Amanda to discuss their favorite lesser-known wine regions … because exploring different wine regions allows you to experience unique flavors and blends. What’s the best way to find wine from unexpected places? What’s the best way to explore those lesser-known wine regions? And is Lambrusco the best pizza wine out there?

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2021 Domaine Gassier Lou Coucardie Blanc Costieres de Nimes

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A pro tip for buying wine is to familiarize yourself with wine importers since they can be the key to unlocking your next favorite bottle. But how do wine importers go about discovering under-the-radar producers? Our good friends Jonah and Sara Beer of True North Wine Merchants join the program to share their stories from the wine trail and what their secrets are to spotting that next big thing. Plus, don’t miss how an unusual inscription on a wine bottle led them on a path to find their holy grail.

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2022 Diego Morra Pelaverga Verduno

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Caleb Mosley proudly waltzed into his 4th grade class covered in Cabernet stains so it’s no surprise that he’s now the Executive Director of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers. Having worked with some of the most revered vineyards in California, he joins us to discuss how farming impacts what’s in your glass and how understanding its role in the winemaking process can lead to savvier wine buying. From whether “old vines” means anything to how the Napa elite decide what to plant in the vineyard, this episode is your backstage pass into the vineyard. Want access to Napa Valley’s most exclusive experiences, like a walk in the Scarecrow vineyard and a one-of-a-kind vacation on Pritchard Hill? Then don’t miss this episode.

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2022 Bedrock Wine Company Red Wine Nervo Ranch Heritage Alexander Valley

2021 Frog's Leap Winery Zinfandel Napa Valley

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From single vineyard grape selections to ultra-specific techniques, winemakers are taking rosé more seriously than ever. But how do you discern which style is right for you? Raquel Royers—whose viral Instagram videos have earned her (@watchmesip) well over 100M views—has tasted HUNDREDS of rosé’s in her quest to find the best. Join us as Raquel discusses how she spots the best bottles based on the label, why she thinks rosé is the most underrated wine on the planet, and what her favorite bottles are.

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2023 Domaine des Cinq Chemins Grolleau Gris Loire Valley

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