Welcome back to Wine Club! As you know we have been on a "pregnant" pause as we adjust to life with babies in our respective homes, but Rachel jumped on the mic this week to give you a quick catch up and hit a few different short topics. 

Visit our Instagram @wineclubthepodcast for a full list of the accounts Rachel mentioned in honor of Black History Month. 

Welcome back to Wine Club! On this episode, Rachel is joined by the Wine Club godfather and co-host of the NC Food and Beverage podcast, Max Trujillo. Rachel and Max blind taste 4 wines. 

Wines we drank (Spoiler alert!)

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Weingut Staffelter Hof, Riesling Dry "Magnus", Mosel, Germany 2019

Castello di Verduno, Dolcetto d'Alba "Campot", Piemonte, Italy 2018

Hofgut Falkenstein Pinot Noir 2018

Welcome back to Wine Club! In this episode, Sara and Rachel dish about the WSET Level 3 course and exam. They also share a special announcement!

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

https://www.vitishouse.com/

https://www.rachelvonsturmer.com/level-3-prep-course 

Welcome back to Wine Club, and Happy Thanksgiving! Sara and Rachel offer plenty of suggestions for wines that will pair with your Thanksgiving menu. 

Welcome back to Wine Club! This episode is all about Cabernet Franc. While often thought of as a blending grape with Cabernet Sauvignon, this grape can absolutely stand on its own as a single varietal. 

Welcome back to Wine Club! On today's episode we answer questions sent in by listeners- everything from how to know if you should age your wine to what is "ullage". Sara and Rachel also throw in some $10 or under recommendations (listed below - all available at Trader Joe's). 

Dark Horse Red Blend 

Pontificis 

Oxte 

Macon-Verze

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Welcome back to Wine Club! Sara and Rachel had a blast talking to Halsey Merritt not only about her wine career, but also about her creative takes on pairing food and wine. 

Halsey is currently the Triangle Rep for Rise Over Run Wine and was previously the manager of Short Walk Wines in Raleigh, NC. 

Welcome back to Wine Club! This episode, Sara and Rachel talk all about the Spanish white grape Albarino. If you haven't met Albarino then now is the time! Warning: you may find yourself planning a trip to Spain while listening to this episode. 

Welcome back to Wine Club! Join us for another "mini bar" episode. These episodes give quick overviews of different wine making regions.

In this episode, Sara and Rachel talk all about the picturesque region of Provence. And you can't talk about Provence without talking about everyone's favorite rosé.

Welcome back to Wine Club! On this episode Rachel interviews the founders of Living Liquid, Brianna Burns and Anna Kohler. Living Liquid is a wine travel company offering group trips as well as planning private trips. Brianna and Anna share all about starting their company, their passion in creating space for women in the wine industry, and their favorite travel hacks. 

https://www.livingliquidwine.com/adventure-awaits

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