With no shortage of wine-related gadgets, not to mention all the different shapes and sizes of wine glasses, there can be some confusion as to which products actually make a difference when enjoying wine. Elizabeth and Rick debunk some myths and share their experiences with wine gadgetry.

Show Notes:

• Shout-outs - Some excellent emails, blog comments, and posts on the Facebook page
• Wine News - A headache-free wine?! Could this be true?
• Main Topic - Gadgets & Glassware (Do they make a difference?)
• Wine Glasses - White, Red, and Sparkling Aerators & Decanters - such as the Wine Soiree Preservers - keep your wine from turning into vinegar
• Openers - which work best?
• Chillers - In case you don’t have a fridge in your home Wine Stain Remover - an absolute must-have!
• Grape of the Week - Albariño (also, Alvarinho) Next Week - We tackle “terroir” (and how to pronounce it)

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You may have heard people reference ‘Old World’ and ‘New World’ when talking about wine.  In this episode, Elizabeth and Rick define all of the characteristics to help you figure out which of these wine styles you may like.

Show Notes:

• Shout-outs - Some excellent comments on the blog, Twitter friends, and Facebook
• Show Topic Ideas - Make sure to post your ideas to the Facebook page
• Wine News - Younger wine drinkers (and their tastes) are influencing winemakers
• Main Topic - Old World vs. New World (broken down with a normal explanation) How ‘terroir’ helps define old world vs. new world (and what ‘terroir’ means)
• Differences in weather between the old world and new world, and its impact on wine

Grape of the Week - Riesling (an incredibly versatile white wine grape)

• Riesling growing in popularity; which regions are most popular
• The common flavor profiles for Riesling (Dry, Demi-Dry, Semi-Sweet, Sweet)
• Regions of the world that grow Riesling

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Confused by wine terminology?  Elizabeth and Rick define some of the most common terms and descriptors thrown around at wine tastings and dinner parties.

Show Notes:

News - Robert Parker no longer reviewing California wines (and why this matters)

• Top 10 Snobby Wine Terms & Their Meanings (listen for Elizabeth’s colorful definitions):
  • Dusty
  • Minerality
  • Gamey
  • Tannic
  • Acidic
  • Dry (and the opposite: Sweet)
  • Sweet
  • Finish
  • Bouquet
  • Tight
• Did we miss any snobby wine terms?  Tell us in the comments
• Grape of the Week - Chardonnay (and all its flavor variations) Take the Wine Sisterhood survey about wine-related mobile apps Next week’s topic: It’s up to you!

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Just like fashion, wines can be trendy. Elizabeth and Rick discuss the most popular wines of 2010 and which wine trends will be popular in the coming year.

Show Notes:

• News - Americans are drinking more wine!
• Consumers - baby boomers and their millennial children
• Wine trends - which wines are people drinking? Wine pronunciation and ordering from the wine list
• Most popular wines searches in the Hello Vino app
• Grape of the Week: Pinot Noir (also known as the “heartbreak grape”)
• Trends in flavor profiles (earthy vs. jammy wines, lower alcohol) The ‘Sideways’ movie and its influence

Next week: Aging - how long to hold onto a wine before drinking

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Elizabeth and Rick discuss some confusing wine terminology and set the record straight.

Show Notes:

A new podcast!

• What’s it all about?
• Which term is correct?
• Varietal or variety (of wine) It’s all about the grapes Naming conventions for wines across the world
• Difference between New World and Old World wines
• Blending wines and grape characteristics
• Making fun of confusing wine pronunciations It’s mer-a-TIJ not mer-a-TAHJ

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