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Welcome to this wine buyer’s guide for the casual wine enthusiast. It’s one wine guru’s journey towards enlightenment. Or at least, towards wine worth drinking. If you enjoy drinking wine, but don’t know much about its nuances, and are curious to learn more, this is the podcast for you. There is no wine snobbery or numerical ratings.

16: Akhil Reddy: an Indian-American wine pioneer working in Texas 04/17/2022

16: Akhil Reddy: an Indian-American wine pioneer working in Texas Akhil Reddy is a second-generation grape grower and winery owner living and working on 400 unlikely acres in the Texas panhandle. We talk about his family's journey, the challenges he faces, and his unique circular vineyard. /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/22816202

15: Chrishon Lampley of Love Cork Screw and The Lampley 03/12/2022

15: Chrishon Lampley of Love Cork Screw and The Lampley Chrishon Lampley is the founder of Love Cork Screw and The Lampley. She is also one of the less than 1% of wine industry negociants, vineyard owners, or winery owners who are black females in the traditionally Euro-centric, white, male-dominated world of wine. /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/22426706

14: Jim Laughren, Certified Wine Educator 09/29/2021

14: Jim Laughren, Certified Wine Educator Jim Laughren is a Certified Wine Educator, a member of the Society of Wine Educators, and the award-winning author of 50 Ways to Love Wine More and A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Knowing and Enjoying Fine Wine. He is known for his irreverent approach and abiding enthusiasm for all things fermented. He is founder of Chicago-based WineHead Consulting and a former importer and distributor of fine wines from around the world. /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/20650949

13: Paul Wagner, Wine Educator and Marketer 06/20/2021

13: Paul Wagner, Wine Educator and Marketer Paul Wagner has dedicated his life to wine as an educator, award-winning author, competition judge, guest lecturer, owner of a wine-marketing firm, consultant, magazine columnist, and public-radio personality. In this episode he discusses his teaching approach, and provocatively debunks a major myth about wine. /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/19540859

12: Nicole Walsh of Ser Winery 05/23/2021

12: Nicole Walsh of Ser Winery One of a growing number of women in the world of wine, Nicole Walsh is both the winemaker and owner of Ser Winery near Santa Cruz, California. /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/19208582

11: Washington wine pioneer Brian Carter 02/25/2021

11: Washington wine pioneer Brian Carter Brian Carter is one of the pioneers of the Washington State wine industry, having worked there for over 40 years. He is a champion of the art of blended wines, as well as sustainability. /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/18091592

10: Brandy, Cognac, and Armagnac 01/29/2021

10: Brandy, Cognac, and Armagnac Brandy is one of the world's oldest distilled spirits. Learn about what it is, plus what distinguishes its best-known subgenre, Cognac, and Cognac's lesser known country cousin, Amagnac. /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/17744534

9: Wine Glasses 11/25/2020

9: Wine Glasses My second guest on the Winervana podcast is me! My long-time friend Rob Young sits in the host's chair, and we talk about varietal-specific stemware made by Riedel, and why you should consider buying some of these glasses. /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/16957028

8: Wine Facts and Foibles 11/11/2020

8: Wine Facts and Foibles Few products of human labor are as old as wine. With such a rich history, quite a lot of facts and foibles have come to be associated with it. I touch on just a few of those in this episode. /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/16772060

7: Unusual and Exotic Wines 10/18/2020

7: Unusual and Exotic Wines The wine universe is huge, and goes way beyond the usual varieties. Some creative winemakers don't even use grapes at all! Learn more about some wines you've probably never heard of in this episode. /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/16444829

6: DIY Beer and Wine 10/01/2020

6: DIY Beer and Wine Beer and wine are readily available for purchase at a full range of quality and price points. But some people choose to make their own. My first-ever guest Pat Helmers explains why you might want to do the same. /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/16235693

5: White Wines for Summer 09/15/2020

5: White Wines for Summer Chardonnay is great, of course, but when the weather is warm, it's not often the best choice. You want something crisp and refreshing. You want ABC: Anything But Chardonnay. In this episode, I discuss grape varieties and some specific suggestions from around the world for perfect summer sippers. /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/16023101

4: Canned Wines are Exploding in Popularity 08/06/2020

4: Canned Wines are Exploding in Popularity In this episode Stephen shares the making, history, pros and cons of canned wines. Cans have been around for many decades but recent innovations have sky rocketed their popularity, with quality wines! /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/15502382

3: Old World Wine vs New World Wine 06/03/2020

3: Old World Wine vs New World Wine In this episode Stephen discusses the differences between new world wines vs old world wines. The old world is Europe and the Middle east. The New World is elsewhere in the world e.g. the Americas, Australia, etc. Geography and differences in climate have a significant impact on wines and the vineyards they come from. /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/14688371

2: Wine and Robbery at Restaurants 02/18/2020

2: Wine and Robbery at Restaurants Ordering wine in a restaurant can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Stephen shares some tips on approaching the wine list, and how to get help if you’re uncertain. But mainly, he rants about the wine price gouging far too many restaurants are guilty of. /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/13205597

1: Welcome to Winervana 02/13/2020

1: Welcome to Winervana Stephen Hawk introduces the Winervana podcast. He explains his point of view on wine and how it frames the podcast. He shares his story on how he became interested in wine. And, enjoys a Chardonnay while doing so. /episode/index/show/the-winervana-podcast/id/13146116

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