Wine Enthusiast Podcast

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Episode 40: Mastering Wine May 14, 2018

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What does it take to become a certified sommelier, or a Master of Wine? We'll get tips from some pros. Also, it's no secret that the Master of Wine exam is notoriously difficult. We'll hear from one M-W who wasn't sure she'd pass the test.

Episode 39: A Spring Tasting May 02, 2018

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We'll bring you a medley of stories from the world of wine, and beyond. We'll meet the tattoo artist who's making his mark as a vintner. We'll hear what it's like to work the wine beat when you're a mom-to-be. And if you fancy a cocktail made with shrubs or bitters, we'll meet some of the artisans who handcraft these must-have ingredients.

Episode 38: Red, White, and Green Apr 18, 2018

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With Earth Day around the corner, we're paying tribute to the planet with a look at natural and eco-friendly wines. We'll learn how one of those bottles goes from the winery to your table. Plus, the innovators working to conserve water in the wine and beer industries.

Episode 37: Volcanic Wines Apr 04, 2018

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Just one-percent of the world's surface is covered in volcanic soil, but more and more vineyards are cropping up on this ash-enriched earth. We'll meet the man who's heating up the volcanic-wine movement with an exciting annual event. We'll find out why it isn't just volcanic wine's soil that's complex. And we'll hear from some of the most celebrated producers in this burgeoning wine movement.

Episode 36: Goddesses of the Grape II Mar 20, 2018

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In the second of our two-part series, we'll take you to the annual Women of the Vine and Spirits Global Symposium in NAPA. We'll hear how women are working to change the face of the wine and spirits industry. We'll meet the creator of the first luxury-spirits brand aimed at "the successful woman." And we'll talk with a man working to engage other men in empowering women as leaders.

Episode 35: Goddesses of the Grape I Mar 07, 2018

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It's National Women's History Month, and in the first of our two-part series, we're raising a glass to female trailblazers in the winemaking world, like the pioneer who headed both winemaking and business in the early days of a now-legendary California winery. Plus, getting up close and personal with the first black female vintner in South Africa. And, can't get enough Willamette Valley Pinot Noir? We'll hear from the Oregon native who's been helming an award-winning cellar in the region for over a decade.

Episode 34: American Spirits Feb 21, 2018

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Craft distilleries are on the rise in the United States. This week, we'll raise a glass to the Americans behind those small-batch stills: Like the whiskey master whose wizardry is changing the face and taste of American single malts. Plus, we'll meet the team behind a brand new artisanal vodka with a twist. And we'll hear from U.S. Army veterans on a mission: to make world-class bourbon.

Episode 33: Cupid's Arrow Feb 07, 2018

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With Valentine's Day around the corner, we're pouring a big glass of love and desire with a side of chemistry. Looking to wow your date with the perfect wine order? We ask wine pros for their do's and don'ts. We dish with famed sexologist Pepper Schwartz about edible aphrodisiacs. Plus, a crash course in the chemistry of cocktails.

Episode 32: Destinations Jan 24, 2018

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We'll sip our way around the globe, with wine-fueled stops on three different continents. We'll visit Cape Town and meet a sommelier and winemaker on a mission. Plus, we'll get down and dirty with the Mosel Riesling harvest in Germany. And, after wildfires raged through northern California last fall, we'll hear about an all-hands-on-deck effort to Rebuild Wine Country.

Episode 31: Wine and Wellness Jan 10, 2018

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New year… new format! We're kicking off 2018 with an excitingly different taste and feel, as we take a look at wine and wellness. Hitting the mat, and pouring a glass: we talk with the founder of New York's Yoga Unwined about the intersection of vinyasa and vino. A renowned Master of Wine talks about taking his last drink, and continuing a career in the industry. And, if a little detox is among your New Year's resolutions, we'll show you how to do it stylishly and deliciously - with mocktails.

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