Wine Face

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Wine Face episodes

May 02, 2019 Ep. 25 What Makes Wine Expensive
Why is some wine $5 while other bottles are $500? Where does this value get derived from and how do we navigate these waters? We are breaking it all down!
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25 min
April 25, 2019 Ep. 24 Women Who Make Wine, Being A Woman in Wine
We have a special guest on the show today!! Helen’s Wine-Fairfax Director Sasha Puchalla stopped by to drop some knowledge. We talk about what it’s like coming up the ranks as a woman in a historically male dominated industry. And we also wax poetic on just a few of our favorite female wine makers! Shout outs abound!
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26 min
April 18, 2019 Ep. 23 A Trip to Bandol in France
Helen was in France a few weeks ago and had the absolutely pleasure of visiting a region called Bandol in South of France. We are talking history, grapes, vibes and It’s all about Helen's visit to Chateau Saint Anne and what happened there. what’s the history of that region what’s the Magic. bow and arrows - nooks & crannies- modern dance Mourvèdre vines- Its almost summer and it’s Bandol baby.
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27 min
April 11, 2019 Ep. 22 The Truth About Vegan and Vegetarian Wine
Wineface is back with new episodes every Thursday! Today, Helen is joined by Wineface OG, Madison 'Mad-dog" Martin on her final day at Helen's Wines. Helen and Mad-dog break down what makes a wine vegan or vegetarian- and more importantly, what does not, and discuss the age old question- if Meryl Streep were a wine, which would she be?

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28 min
March 21, 2019 Ep. 21 Bonus Episode: Spring Break Wines!
It’s that time of year when we need a break, maybe it’s a week, maybe it’s a day, but spring break is important! On this episode I am pairing wine with several popular spring break activities as well as talking about my current obsession aka wine of the week! Season two is back in April, but this is a little spring forward teaser :)
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21 min
February 05, 2019 Ep. 20 What’s the deal with Sangiovese? Italian red wine unveiled!
Sangiovese! The great red Italian grape! It’s so good, but what’s it all about. Opening the second Helen’s in Brentwood in Los Angeles has brought about a lot of revelations for me about how people shop and how they drink. The love of Sangiovese is real!!! In this episode we talk about where it grows and how it differs region to region.
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25 min
January 17, 2019 Ep. 19 Wine 101: An Intro to Wine Education
In today's episode, Helen begins breaking down the intimidating world of wine knowledge. She tackles natural wine vs. conventional wine, the truth about aging your wine, and commonly misused buzz words. Grab a pen for this episode filled with useful tid-bits that are sure to impress at your next dinner party!

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17 min
January 10, 2019 Ep. 18 Intro to Burgundy France: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
Take a toe dip into Burgundy in France!!! It's one of the most intimidating parts of France for people to understand, but this is the intro to the puzzle. Brief overview of geography, why it's so special, history and vibes.
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20 min
January 03, 2019 Ep. 17 A Conversation with The Scotty Cunha
Helen sits down with celebrity hair stylist, Scotty Cunha and the two discuss...well just about everything! The talk east coast living and why buying grocery store wine is a sin. They may have actually covered too many topics but one thing is for sure: Mr. Cunha has a serious passion for all things vino!
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56 min
December 21, 2018 Ep. 16 Entertaining at Home 101: What To Do With The Drinks
Having people over is hard, let's start to make it a little bit easier for you! How to set the bar, what to serve, where to set it up, wines for small dinners, wines for large dinners- throw a holiday rager!
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22 min

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Wine Face breaks down the ins and outs of wine: how it’s made, why it’s important, what you should drink, and why people often make it so elitist. Wine Face features thoughtful interviews with chefs, winemakers, celebs, and some exciting enthusiasts, as well as entertaining opportunities to help listeners learn a new fact or two for their next trip to the wine shop, or even to help plan their next dinner party.