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Join me outdoors, relaxing in the winery courtyard as I learn a lot about pairing food and wine from Jordan Vineyard and Winery Director of Wine, Greg Miller. We taste an outstanding Chardonnay and a few vintages of Cabernet as well, matched with cheeses and savory bites. Then it’s a trip up to the top of this scenic Sonoma property to talk with CEO John Jordan about the the creative and memorable Estate Tour and Tasting.

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From Lodi Zinfandel on ice to Napa Valley Cabernet from dramatic hillside vineyards to a sublime sweet Italian wine made from partially dried grapes, my discussion with Michael Mondavi covers a lot of ground. You’ll also get advice on how to trust your own taste, navigate the highs and lows of family business, and what (surprising) wine pairs with jambalaya.

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How and where do you buy your wine? Increasingly, it’s less in person and more over the internet. And it may be via responding to a compelling e-mail detailing a unique selection. So how does that wine offer get into your inbox? I speak with Paul Zitarelli, owner of Full Pull Wines, and chief scribe of their e-mail wine offers. Find out how he chooses wines from Washington State, Oregon, and the world. Plus, wines for the holiday table, from Halloween to New Year’s Eve.

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How does a winemaker decide when grapes in the vineyard are ready to pick? Is it an art? A science? Both? Ross Andrew Mickel, Winemaker at Ross Andrew Winery, takes time from his busy harvest schedule to shed light on what goes into making this crucial decision. Ross also discusses the diversity of grapes and vineyards from a host of regions across Washington State, and their contribution to his wines. Also touched on: porch pounders, Ziploc bags, and making wine in Oregon.

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Near the Northern Italian town of Trento, with the dramatic Dolomite Mountains as a backdrop, you find a place making sparkling wine where the distinction of Champagne meets the uniqueness of Italy: Cantine Ferrari. Jamie Stewart, US Brand Ambassador for Cantine Ferrari, joins me to help explain what makes this (relatively undiscovered) place and its wines so special.

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Wine is great on its own, but you can also get creative in mixing up cocktails. I welcome ace bartender, Mezcal lover, and Spirits Director for the Heavy Restaurant Group Casey Robison. He concocts lively cocktails using red wine, white wine, rosé, sparkling wine, sparkling rosé, and sherry. A most spirited episode.

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Emmy-Award Winning Television Host, Author, Speaker, and Educator Leslie Sbrocco joins me to talk about what women want to know about wine, and how she came to be a Thirsty Girl. We also talk about what wines she always has within reach: R&R. (That’s Riesling and Rosé.) And Leslie shares her views on how to make wine more accessible and fun for everyone.

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What the best wine for BBQ? For grilling? Wine Writer, Educator, and Consultant Mary Cressler of Vindulge joins me to provide some surprising picks, way beyond Zinfandel. We talk about Mary’s outdoor cooking adventures (included potato-chip crusts and plenty of rosé), how we met in Santorini, and her return to Oregon.

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If you find Pétillant Naturel to be a mouthful, just say “Pet-Nat”. These sparkling wines are made in an ancient way, but provide great pleasure to today’s drinker. I’m joined by Writer, Wine Monger, and Passionate Pet-Nat Promoter Sarah Chappell to explore this little-known, but much adored, corner of the wine world. We also talk about how Pet-Nat, born in France, is making inroads in California, Sarah’s time working at a Napa winery, and innovative winemakers to look out for in Napa and Sonoma.

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It’s time to put British Columbia on your wine radar. There’s so much to discover in this Canadian Province: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Syrah, sparkling wine, and a lot more. Looking for where to start? I turn to my guest, Luke Whittall, creator of the blog and podcast Wine Country BC, for all things British Columbia wine. Since most of the wine made in BC stays in BC, you’ll need all of Luke’s advice and insider tips for planning your visit.

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