Wine Face

Goodbye for Now.... Sep 14, 2023

It's not goodbye... it's more like a case of see you later! With great thought and some sadness, I have decided to suspend the production of Wine Face. I do believe in my heart that it will come back in another form in the future. It has given me so much joy to talk to amazing people and educate people about wine. It's a special world and I am grateful to have existed in it. Talk to everyone soon :)

Hosted and Executive Produced by Helen Johannesen.

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Behind the Hospitality Curtain with Arjav Ezekiel Sep 07, 2023

When I was in Austin, Texas for Dear Media IRL — my friend Pia Baroncini took me to an incredible restaurant and I was just blown away by the space, the service model, and the wonderful co-owners, Arjav Ezekiel and his wife Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel. So when I got the call Arjav was in LA, I had to get him on the podcast to talk about his vision for Birdie's, his hospitality philosophy, and his approach to curating a wine list. Everyone please check out their Austin spot when you visit Texas — you will not regret it!

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LIGURIA 411 Aug 31, 2023

The gorgeous Mediterranean coastline of Liguria, Italy isn't just one of the most special places on the planet. It's one of the most intricate wine regions in the galaxy. The grapes are hand-picked, the approach is natural, and the terroir is... daunting to say the least. Let's talk about my dream trip to the region and which winemakers I want to meet when I visit.

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30 Minutes with Chiara Pepe from Emidio Pepe! Aug 24, 2023

I am thrilled to sit down with the head winemaker for the iconic Abruzzo winery — Emidio Pepe. Chiara Pepe is following in her iconic grandfather’s footsteps in innovative farming and OG naturalistic wine making techniques. every time we stock Emidio Pepe in Helen's Wines, we sell out. That's how incredible their biodynamic, hand-harvested, and perfectly aged wine really is!!!

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From the Cellar: France is my Hand Aug 17, 2023

We’re digging back through the Wine Face episode cellar to revisit a few of my favorites — like this one:

It's time to get to know France one step at a time- starting now! A twenty-minute crash course into the primary wine-making regions in France that you need to know and loads of juicy tidbits about each place. Get jiggy with it & BONJOUR!!

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From the Cellar: BEAR SKIN RUG Aug 10, 2023

Every person should know what Loom in Los Angeles is because it's genius and should know Erica Chidi Cohen who is the co-founder and CEO. It's about women's health but there is information for everyone. I invited Erica to come talk about Wine & Women & Wine & Sex & Wine & Your Partner. It's lit. We talk all about Bear skin rug wines. I brought three wines to discuss but sadly one was corked! Shit happens!!! We discuss Bordeaux & Some funky little love pinot. Wines to chug versus wines to sip!

Wines we discussed:

2017 Vincent et Marie Tricot, Les 3 Bonhommes, Vin de France, Auvergne, Pinot Noir

2011 Chateau Massereau, Graves, Barsac, Cab Franc/Cab Sauv/Merlot/Petit Verdot

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From the Cellar: Intro to Jura Aug 03, 2023

We’re digging back through the Wine Face episode cellar to revisit a few of my favorites — like this one:

Wines from the Jura in France are unique and absolutely their own. The style and traditions, grape varietals, flavors, and energy in the bottle are amazing. I was lucky to go a few months ago and here is a little 411 intro takeaway for your mind’s eye!

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From the Cellar: Jon Gray from Ghetto Gastro! Jul 27, 2023

We’re digging back through the Wine Face episode cellar to revisit a few of my favorites — like this one:

Jon Gray from Ghetto Gastro came by the studio to talk about his Bronx-based food collective Ghetto Gastro which is taking the world by storm. We tasted through some fall entertaining wines, talked about growing up in New York, swapped ideas & explored his extensive travel notes. Bronx to the world, the world to the Bronx!

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Somm Boss Squared with Ryan Bailey Jul 20, 2023

Ryan Bailey is a real deal somm. He’s a Boss Somm. He’s a business, man. But also: a businessman. From the living in the Bay Area, to doing wine tastings in Sonoma with a fake ID, opening some serious restaurants in New York with real wine chops, to being head somm of the Nomad, sorry mic drop! He is now partnered in the Michellin-starred restaurant Kato here in Los Angeles where reservations book up weeks in advance.

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How to Pick a Stellar Sicilian Wine Jul 13, 2023

Is it just me or is everyone in Sicily this summer? Well, whether you are there or not — you can drink like you are. Let’s talk about Sicily’s growing regions, flavor profiles, and my favorite recommendations.

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Wine + Matcha with Rocky Xu Jul 06, 2023

When a Topanga Canyon shaman told Rocky Xu to stop drinking coffee during the pandemic, who knew it would have been the catalyst for a whole new life purpose? Since then Rocky Xu has been developing and perfecting his new matcha brand, Rocky’s Matcha. And the overlap between wine terroir and matcha terroir is fascinating! So today, we’re tasting outrageous matcha and diving deep into exactly how to taste, grow, and understand matcha.

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Eating My Flowers with Loria Stern Jun 29, 2023

Loria Stern is here to help us all start our flower-eating journey. I have known Loria for years and have watched her take foraging and edible flower cookies to an insane level. Her amazing edible flower food business is the first of its kind. And you can order from her website, pick up her cookbook, and even catch her on Shark Tank getting a deal! But today’s wine and flower tasting is just divine. It was so fun we are going to do one in real life!!

Featured Wine:

2022 Emme Wines, Enhorabuena, Redwood Valley, California, Carignan

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How to Write a Badass Wine List Jun 22, 2023

Crafting the perfect wine list is a creative endeavor that I don’t always look forward to but damn, does it feel good when it’s done. Let’s talk about deciding what to put on the list, how to design it, and the philosophy of ‘less is more’.

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In the Mix with Nixta’s Sara Mardanbigi Jun 15, 2023

When I was visiting Austin, Texas a few weeks ago, the greatest meal I had was at Nixta Taqueria. So I had to get Nixta’s co-owner & operator Sara on the show to talk about the James Beard Award-winning restaurant’s minimalist approach to wine lists, her Persian background, the magical Oaxacan corn & farmers they support, and how she and her husband are serving some of Austin’s greatest non-traditional tacos.

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Rosé 101 Refresher Jun 08, 2023

We are geeking out on a perfect summer wine but really, it's great all four seasons. But because rosé is so popular, sometimes it gets overlooked when we’re talking about exceptional winemaking. I’m here to break down just how the pressing process works, what your rosé's tint means, and all the ways a great bottle can blow your mind.

Check out our rosé selection over at Helen's Wines.

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TERROIR: Going Deep (Into the Earth) with Brenna Quigley Jun 01, 2023

Geologist Brenna Quigley and I are talking terroir. This is a super deep dive into the science of winemaking and how we have rocks, soil, and Mother Earth to thank for the dynamic textures and flavors of wine.

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Alpine Wines! May 25, 2023

I am super into Alpine wines these days, dare I say a hot trend this summer? I sure hope so! Alpine refers to the elevation these wines are grown at — making them fresh, and bright, and those reds are light, light, light. And that’s what I want in the warmer weather. So, let’s break down the countries growing this insane high-elevation wine and how to best enjoy a bottle.

Helen’s Alpine recommendations: Look for wines from the Savoie, Switzerland, or Alto Adige!

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Wine + Style with THE Juliana Salazar May 18, 2023

Juliana might be the coolest person I know. Is she LA's IT Girl? I think so. She's a creative director. But beyond that she is style, she is grace, she is taste and she is STANDARDS! She's had her hands in so many major brands and trends that we can't even know about it because she's humble like that. She’s insanely smart, talented, well-read, and has a lust for life that is inspiring.

Featured Wine: I brought Kolfok! But sadly, the Merlot from Croatia Juliana brought is currently sold out. Check back soon!

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Spring Wine Trends May 11, 2023

We’re being wine-trend psychics today. Maybe setting some new trends right here in this very podcast. What’s hot? What’s not? And what pairs best with your spring vegetables?

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Being a Badass Chef with Brooke Williamson May 04, 2023

Top Chef and Food Network’s ‘Tournament of Champions’ alum and mastermind behind LA’s Playa Provisions, Brooke Williamson is in the studio! We’re talking about the many avenues her career has traveled down and how she’s now making wine. She really does it all, y’all!

Featured wine:

Jolie-Laide, Rancho Coda, California, Gamay, 2022

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Is It The Summer of Ramato? Apr 27, 2023

Today, we are being wine psychics and predicting the new drink of summer. And I’m being bold and saying it’s this beautiful, orangey-copper Italian wine, Ramato. Now, Ramato is not the varietal, but instead, the method of winemaking used on Pinot Grigio grapes only. It’s crushable, Instagrammable, and ready for its moment!

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Caviar Dreamin' with Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai Apr 20, 2023

When Justin Pichetrungsi took over his father’s Sherman Oaks Thai restaurant — the family’s casual approach to service and ambiance became a breeding ground for Justin’s creativity to push Thai food into new realms. And in 2022, Anajak Thai was named Best Restaurant by the Los Angeles Times and Justin made Food and Wine Magazine’s Best New Chef’s list. But this is still only the beginning. Let’s talk Thai food and wine pairings, growing up as a restaurant kid, and all the many careers Justin has had before his restaurant success.

Featured Wine:

Frantz Saumon, Un Saumon dans la loire, Le Chapitre Montlouis, Loire Valley, Chenin Blanc, 2019

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Being a Working Mom in Wine Apr 13, 2023

I don’t talk a lot about my personal life in my work but today, we are diving deep into building my career and how it harmonizes with my life as a mother. Let’s talk hospitality, marriage, divorce, parenting, and what it has meant to me to do it all.

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Jon Buscemi (+ a Chad Melville drop-in!) Apr 06, 2023

How did designer Jon Buscemi go from sneakers to sandwiches, to delicious wine collabs? Jon is a mental mentor for me and a dear friend. So when he collaborated with the iconic California Winemaker Chad Melville — I knew it was going to be great.

Check out Helen's Wines' current red-burgundy offerings here.

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Getting Into Orange Wine Mar 30, 2023

Orange wine is one of the latest wine trends — and with good reason! This skin-contact white wine is full of texture, flavor, and history. Let’s break down how it’s made, what the color means, and which varietals make the best orange wine. Oh, and word to the wise, let’s stop calling orange wine ‘funky.’

Head to helenswines.com to check out which orange wines we're recommending.

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Cab Franc: That Green Bell Pepper Realness Mar 23, 2023

Let's deep dive into a red wine grape that pairs perfectly with lamb, green olives, and gorgonzola — treat yourself to a crazy meal with all those things and a bottle of my favorite Cab Franc. We're going to break this vegetal varietal down to its origins and which regions make this wine really sing.

Recommended Cab Francs:
Arnaud Lambert, Roland Guiberteau, Mosse & Olga Raffualt. Visit Helenswines.com to see what we have in stock!

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Getting Real with Eric Wareheim Mar 16, 2023

Most people know Eric Wareheim from his hilarious work on 'Tim & Eric; and Netflix’s 'Master of None'. But Eric has fallen fully in love with wine and it is infectious!! He also makes his own wine, at Las Jaras, where along with his winemaking partner Joel they are pushing the envelope on how to keep his wine natural and innovative. I mean, sparkling Carignan? That's amazing! And it is delicious — we taste some of it! Also, Eric speaks German? TUNE IN!

Featured Wine: Alice et Olivier De Moor, Chitry, Bourgogne, Chardonnay

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Tasting Wine 101 Mar 09, 2023

Tasting wine is very subjective because not all palettes are created equal. Some people might catch every single flavor note and nuance in a bottle and some might just be able to know if it’s white or red — and that's fine too. There’s no wrong way to taste wine but let’s go over some of the fundamentals of what to look for and how to look for them so next time you order a bottle at dinner, you can tell your somm exactly what you think!

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Lauren ‘LP’ Paylor-O’Brien Drops Cocktail Knowledge Mar 02, 2023

Lauren 'LP' Paylor O’Brien’s first night behind the bar was a Friday night and everyone in the hospitality world knows — that’s sink or swim. FLASH FORWARD to 2022, LP is swimming her way to winning the Netflix competition show, “Drink Masters”. But her resume doesn’t end there and honestly, it’s too long and impressive to fully list here. But it was beyond a pleasure to chat with LP to talk about her parents' reaction to her leaving nursing for the hospitality industry, becoming a shareowner in the first B-Corp certified spirits-based canned cocktail company, Siponey Spritz Co, and building the perfect bar cart.

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Wine + Vineyard Visit Etiquette Feb 23, 2023

Visiting a vineyard can be so much more than dropping into the tasting room for a wine flight & getting crunk. There is etiquette and a good vibe energy that you should bring to take it to the next level. There are cellars, grounds, and caves to explore — with the right winemaker. Some winemakers will open up their labs to wine enthusiasts for the ultimate walkthrough but there are a few things you need to know before you go.

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Jon + Vinny Feb 16, 2023

There is no Helen's Wines without Jon & Vinny's and vice versa! My business partners Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo join me to talk about the earliest days of their cooking careers, how we all met, and what they cook for their families at home. The trifecta is real: Jon, Vinny, and Helen unite!

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Wine and Chocolate with Valerie Confections Feb 09, 2023

Chocolate GURU Valerie Gordon of Valerie Confections stopped by with some very special treats. Valentine’s Day is next week and you deserve it all! All the love, but especially some killer chocolates & wine. We taste through a very romantic box of chocolates, get the 411 on liquid caramel, make some wine & chocolate pairing magic, & taste a new chocolate she made with crispy rice that is so insanely good! Oh, and I come out about my love of milk chocolate...did I mention that she makes our Jon & Vinny's/Helen's chocolate bars? Get ready to indulge!!

More about Valerie Confections: https://valerieconfections.com

Featured wines:

2019 Camille Giroud, Les Chaillots, Ladoix, Pinot Noir 2021 Lise et Bertrand Jousset, Rose a Lies, Vin de France, Touraine, Gamay/Grolleau

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THE. PIA. BARONCINI. Feb 02, 2023

Such an inspiring Tour de Force of a woman!! We laughed, Pia cried, and we tasted fabulous wines. The boss of so much dopeness, Pia Baroncini, stopped by to fill me in on all things Sicilian olive oil, the perfect cooking dress, and all the ways her husband Davide and her want to bring more authentic Italian culture to Los Angeles. I also share my advice when it comes to pulling the perfect shot of espresso. She is heaven!!

Featured Wines:

Salvo Foti, I Vigneri, Vinupetra, Etna, Sicilia, Nerello Mascalese/Nerello Cappuccio, 2018

Agrapart & Fils, 7 Crus, Avize, Chardonnay/Pinot Noir

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Wine + Vintages Jan 26, 2023

Step into my somm brain!! When you grab a wine bottle, one of the signs of its character is its vintage, A.K.A. the year the grapes were harvested. Let’s dive into how weather can change the taste of a wine, what it means when there's no year on a bottle, and why you should not be aging your rosé!

Recommended wines:

Kewin Descombes, Beaujolais Cuvée Kéké

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Breaking Down the LA Art and Wine Scene with Khalil Kinsey Jan 19, 2023

Is there anything Westside Winos co-founder Khalil Kinsey can’t do? With the opening of his new Los Angeles wine bar Offhand Wines, he and I look back on his roots in the skateboarding and fashion world and how his family's massive role in the art world informed his career, taste in wine, and commitment to community.

Featured Wine:

Dominique Derain, Las Nubes is SOLD OUT on Helen’s Wines but follow Dominique on Instagram to see what he drops next!

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Wine Glasses: the Who, the Why, the What Do I Do? Jan 12, 2023

Is it important to drink specific wines out of certain glasses? Are champagne flutes a myth? When did humans start drinking out of glass? Are there really rules? All of these mysteries and more will be revealed! A nice bottle of wine does deserve a nice glass... but not all glasses are created equal, cost the same, or feel the same. Let’s look back at the OG days of wine glasses — I’m talking metal goblets and the earliest days of glass blowing. But then, we’ll zoom forward and discuss the latest wine-drinking vessel trends from the casual table glass to the super swanky.

Wine glass recommendations:

The crème de la crème is the Zalto wine glass brand — this is what I like to drink out of at home but they are extremely thin and breakable so… maybe don’t get attached!

Other brands I love:

Gabriel-Glas
Vintage sets!! I look for mine at thrift stores and use them for parties because if they break it's all good!
I love the glasses we use at Jon & Vinny's! You can purchase a set of 6 through our website!

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TINX Jan 05, 2023

Not only is Tinx dubbed “Tiktok’s big sister,” she’s also dubbed “extremely lovely podcast guest” by me! It was honestly such a joy to talk with Tinx, she is incredibly smart, sensitive and aware-- all of which is super refreshing! I love when women know how they are and what they want! We talk all about the joys of casual dinner parties, the best martinis in the world, and why Tinx always keeps a steak in her freezer.

Here are the champagnes I told Tinx to keep in her fridge:

Ruppert-Leroy, Papillon, Blanc de Noirs, Brut Nature, Pinot Noir, 2019

Michel Gonet, Les 3 Terroirs, Extra Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Chardonnay, 2017

Featured Wines:

Benjamin Leroux, Bourgogne, Pinot Noir, 2020

2021 Lorenza Picpoul Blanc

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The History of Champagne Dec 29, 2022

Champs for my real friends, baby! I am obsessed with Champagne. My whole team is! It's so good and worth the splurge, and so I am here to tell you on this episode that it's a New year, and maybe a new you, but there are still the same old delicious bottles of bubbly! Champagne is a part of the cultural zeitgeist but it hasn’t always been that way. So how did we go from friars transporting bottles of wine on horse-drawn carts to shaking up thousand-dollar bottles of champagne in nightclubs? Let’s talk about it before New Year's Eve so when you head to the store to grab your sparkling wine, you know exactly what to get!

Grower-producer champagne recommendations:

Grower-producer champagne refers to a person growing the grapes and then making the champagne from those grapes, a practice that used to be very uncommon in the region. Here are some of my favorite producers, some are linked to wines we carry! Any wines from these producers you can find will be amazing:

Visit Helen’s Wines for more information.

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Wine + Christmas Dec 22, 2022

Every December my wine shop is poppin! And for good reason-- Holiday times are flush with gift giving, champagne celebrations and cozy moments drinking fabulous wine with people you love. I celebrate Christmas, so I wanted to talk about the history of wine during holiday times, the best varietals to please your in-laws, bottles to pair with tamales, and an updated take on an old Christmas-time classic: mulled wine.

Head to the blog at Helen’s Wines for this week’s Cocktail Corner recipe: The Lighter Side of Mulled Wine.

Wines that I am loving that I mentioned:

Châteauneuf-du-Pape – My absolute favorite producer is Raya, but it's sold out. I love Chateau du Boursan as well, the balance of the fruit is magical. This Papi is so good and we have it at the shop right now!

Chateau de la Font du Loup, Le Puy Rolland, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Grenache, 2019

White Burgundy – There are literally way too many white burgundies that are my faves, but here are my top producers at the moment:

Benjamin Leroux

Domaine Roulot

Athenais de Beru

Alice & Olivier DeMoor

Hubert Lamy

Château La Fleur Garderose – Obsessed with these wines from Bordeaux, they are using minimal intervention and the wines are unfiltered magic. Also, they will definitely entice a classic Bordeaux drinker as well! Sadly, we are sold out of this wine at the shop, but you might be able to find some bottles online!

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I LOVE Micheladas because of Bricia Lopez Dec 15, 2022

Bricia Lopez and her family own one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles: Guelaguetza! Do you live in LA and haven't been? RUN THERE NOW. Bricia is on a mission to bring Oaxacan food and culture to the masses. Between her family’s delicious restaurant, her packaged mole business, and her michelada mix business — she took the time to sit down and school me on what it means to throw an asada, why mezcal is the bee's knees, whether ice in your beer is acceptable, and why she doesn’t know how to ride a bike. I really admire and love Bricia, she is one of the smartest and most passionate people I know!

Featured Wine: Ashanta, Embryo II, Ashton Vineyards, Sonoma County, Syrah, 2021

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Syrah SZN, baby!!! Dec 08, 2022

Syrah is a grape that is often misunderstood, or people haven't been exposed to the right ones. Once more widely planted than Cabernet Sauvignon, this gravel-rich, soil-loving grape hits so right when it's from specific areas of the world. We’ll talk about my favorite (and less favorite) Syrah regions, which wine glasses will make your bottle pop, and which tacos I think pair great with a bottle of Syrah.

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Top Gail! Best Day Ever with Gail Simmons Dec 01, 2022

National treasure Gail Simmons of Top Chef fame Zooms with me all the way from New York. She’s a fabulous chef, a judge on one of my favorite shows, and literally, pure joy exudes from her at every moment. Tune in while we taste some dope wine and dish on her life from Top Chef, to fashion, to recipe writing, to her favorite food cities around the world.

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Phelan Farm, Cambria, Central Coast, California, Gamay, 2021

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Wine + Thanksgiving Nov 24, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Wine Face to you and yours. Before you start baking your bird, mashing your potatoes, and popping your bubbly, let’s look at all the different wine choices that will have your friends, family, and food singing. I’ll also share my favorite turkey recipe (shout-out Alison Roman!), my favorite way to use T-Day leftovers, and my wine pairing pro-moves, including an exotic bottle to go with your holiday pie.

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Featured wines: Hiyu Wine Farms

Gamay

Bugey Cerdon, demi-sec sparkling rosé

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Screw Cap Club with What’s Gaby Cooking Nov 17, 2022

Gaby Dalkin of What's Gaby Cooking is a literal wiz in the kitchen, has the best energy, and is one of the most real ones to chat with. In this episode of Wine Face, we talk about culinary school, rosé pasta, motherhood, and just loving all things food and wine.

Featured Wines: Le Boncie, Cinque, Rosso di Toscana, Sangiovese/Colorino/Mammolo/Foglia Tonda/Ciliegiolo, 2020

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How Wine is Made: The Good, the Bad, the “Natty” Nov 10, 2022

I support and love all kinds of wine, but I think it helps people to understand wine as an agricultural product if we start with what is and is not considered a “Natural” wine. Listen, I really don’t like labels, but we gotta break it down before we build it back up! Winemaking dates back thousands and thousands of years but it’s since been industrialized as technology and society-advanced. As an unregulated product, mass-produced wine can have some questionable additives, animal by-products, and absurd amounts of sugar without any indication or notification on the label. But not all wine is created equal. Let’s do a “Deep Dive” episode on what a natural or “natty” wine really is, what are the exceptions, and what are my rules and best practices on how to order and shop for wine.

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The 411 on Your Host: Helen Nov 03, 2022

Sommelier. Business owner. Podcast host. My journey into the wine world wasn’t a straight line. With a few colleges and brief career stops along the way at a collections agency, a top chef’s restaurant, and the Court of Master Sommeliers, I carved out my own niche in the industry. Find out how I came to be a partner in six businesses, run a bustling wine club, and serve as a Sommelier to Hollywood’s biggest stars. Hosted by Helen Johannesen.

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What’s NOT in the Bottle ft. Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power Nov 03, 2022

Longtime friends Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power started their wine brand Avaline five years ago. What might have started as a way to understand what organic wine really meant has now turned into an exciting passion and business. Cameron and Katherine sit down with me to discuss the brand’s inception, reception, and, of course, drinkability, on today’s Wine Face. Hosted by Helen Johannesen.

Featured Wines:

Avaline Cabernet Sauvignon

Avaline Rosé

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Re-introducing: Wine Face! Oct 27, 2022

Break out your best glasses, y'all because Wine Face is BACK! Helen Johannesen from Helen's Wines is behind the microphone once again to sprinkle little gems of wine knowledge into your ears. Tune in every Thursday for tips, tricks, do's, don't's, celebrity and tastemaker interviews, recipes, and more!

Wine Face returns Thursday, November 3rd, 2022. Follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers!

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Ep. 69 What's New About Wine Jun 25, 2020

What is new about wine? As season three concludes, taking a look at how the last month has shifted and changed the lens of how we look about wine and what's important. Winemakers discussed: Krista Scruggs: https://zafawines.com/ Andre Hueston Mack: https://maisonnoirwines.com/ Brown Estate: https://www.brownestate.com/ For 25% off your first order of Hydrant, head to drinkhydrant.com/wineface Produced by Dear Media

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Ep. 68 Contextualizing with Cha McCoy Jun 18, 2020

Cha McCoy is an incredible force in the wine industry. She has traveled the world, lived in several countries honing and contextualizing her mastery of wine and wine education. She is a Sommelier, an educator, a leader and a visionary for the beverage industry. She was just named Cherry Bombe's first Beverage Director! Check out our conversation to hear more of her story and to follow along to see what Cha is up to here are places to find her! Instagram: @cha_squared & @cherrybombedrinks Website: ChaMcCoy.com

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Ep. 67 How we talk about wine Jun 11, 2020

How we talk about wine has been on my mind recently. Along with an introspection on how I operate my business, how can I include more voices and create a more anti-racist wine community-- I can and will do more. These are things I have been thinking about and today decided to also talk about wine gear that is glazed over and it's often assumed the customers understands: wine glasses, wine openers, wine temperature, wine lists. Article by Miguel de Leon: Actionable Items for the wine Community Produced by Dear Media

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Ep. 66 Coastal Creepin to get to a dream zone: South of France to Liguria May 28, 2020

Starting where France and Spain meet along the mediterranean, let's take a quick mentat drive long the the coast heading East and discover the significant coastal wine making zones and end up in the ultimate Dream Zone: Liguria. What's it like/ what grows there/ what is the epic terroir. Time to blast off!!

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Ep. 65 Entertaining (Quarantine vibes): Holiday Weekend Must Haves May 21, 2020

We gotta look forward to the little things during these WEIRD ASS TIMES. This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend, historically a time of friends, family and outdoor grilling. Here are some must haves to just make the weekend pop and add some special flavor into the mix.
Bomb ass Rosé
2018 Valentina Passalacqua, Rosa Terra, Puglia, Nero di Troia
2018 Lise et Bertrand Jousset, Rose a Lies, Vin de France, Touraine, Gamay/Grolleau
2019 Unturned Stone Productions, The Blush, Adel's Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel, 2019
Chilled Red Zone
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Ep. 64 Intro to Puglia May 14, 2020

I woke up the other morning with Puglia in the brain! And realized we needed to talk about it! Mostly because Valentina Passalaqua's wines are a straight up vision from Puglia and break from some traditions there so it's best to get a better understanding of the entire enchilada!

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Ep. 63 Sarah Yenbamroong from NIGHT+MARKET SONG May 07, 2020

Everyone should know Sarah and should eat at Night + Market in LA! But until we can do that again, let's day dream about days past, some of the dopest thai food around and how to build one of the city's best wine programs around that! We did record this pre-covid 19, so we will be getting an update from Sarah and how she is doing in future episodes.

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Ep. 62 SWISS BEATS: Intro to Swiss Wine Apr 30, 2020

Not many people have had wine from Switzerland nor do they know much about it, so why not drop some casual knowledge on it!! Because the wines are dope! It's a very special place making very special wine. We have one producer from Switzerland in the shop right now, check out Domaine de Cherouche here!

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Ep. 61 Holly Liss on How to Blow Up Your Instagram, Wine Style Apr 23, 2020

Holly Liss has been behind the scenes for the branding and styling of some of the most powerful food based restaurants and brand's instagram accounts. She's the queen of getting the perfect shot. She sits down to talk about food, dinner parties, branding, marketing and how to get to click all together. We tasted two wines! One of them is sold out, but it's cabernet franc realness and we have loads of other amazing cab francs. The other wine is this classy little Pinot Noir from Burgundy: 2017 Sylvain Pataille, Bourgogne Rouge, Pinot Noir

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Quarantine Wine Times Apr 16, 2020

Shit got real last month with the outbreak of the virus!! I had to take a quick hiatus from Wine Face as our business crumbled and we rushed to re-form it. Successfully! But I am back! I wanted to take a moment to address the changes that Covid-19 have had on my work life and also talk about some amazing wine trends that have been emerging as everyone stays safer at home.

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Ep. 59 Helen's Wines x Heather Taylor Home Mar 20, 2020

My friend Heather Taylor came by to talk about her amazing home linens line, Heather Taylor Home. Listen, it's all kinds of Covid-19 crazy out there, let's all day dream about gorgeous dinner parties to come! We tasted the Precedent Chenin Blanc and the Kou Kou Cabernet Franc! xo Helen

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Ep. 58 Pinot Noir, behind the grape, the origins story! Mar 12, 2020

Pinot noir! Rolls of the tongue, people know it but what do we know about it? What's the deal with this grape, what's the history, let's better understand it together!

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Ep. 57 Wine x Roe Caviar! Feb 06, 2020

Sarah Meyer, founder and owner of Roe Caviar, came by to talk about all things caviar from what it is how it kicks off entertaining to how to serving it and so much more. It's a Caviar vibe for sure! We taste through a few different wines to see what pairs nicely with her Roe caviar and these two wines were the winners! The beer we tasted is Mikeller...but it wasn't as good. 2018 Mosse, Anjou, Chenin Blanc & Alessandra Divella, Blanc de Blanc, Lombardy, Chardonnay For our Wine Face Listeners she is offering a discount when you buy caviar from her website: Roecaviar.com and use the discount code WINEFACE. Also! If you're in Los Angeles we are doing a special Caviar Dreams package for the Oscars that comes with chips, creme fraiche, oscar ballots & champagne! You can get the Caviar Dreams package from Helen's here! Produced by Dear Media.

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Ep. 56 Chardonnay: Why It's So Misunderstood Dec 19, 2019

Chardonnay is an amazing grape but kind of got a bad wrap with all that buttery Chard brouhaha. What's the DEAL with chardonnay, where is from and how do I find the dopeness. Tune in to find out!

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Ep. 55 Epic Holiday Party Entertaining 411 Dec 12, 2019

It's time for one of our entertaining 411 episodes and this week it's all about hot tips for throwing the most epic holiday party! Notes/ Recipes: Spiced Rum Citrus Punch recipe Spagliato Recipe: 1oz sweet vermouth, 1oz aperol, add ice, top with prosecco and add thick orange slice. Negroni recipe: .75oz sip smith gin, .75oz sweet vermouth, .75oz Aperol, enjoy over ice with orange peel Ginger Claus: 2oz Tequila or whiskey, .75oz lemon juice, .75 oz ginger syrup, 1oz apple cider, enjoy over ice, garnish with candied ginger. Produced by Dear Media.

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Ep. 54 Tuscany 411: Sangiovese, chianti, brunello oh my! Dec 05, 2019

Tuscany is the dreamy dreamzone of Italy where fairy tales were created but it's also the home to some of the most famous italian wines that are made from Sangiovese grapes, mostly. It's a historic area that has been changing the game since the romans. What is chianti and brunello? Revealed here! Get the pasta on!

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Ep. 53 What is Cabernet Franc? Nov 28, 2019

Cabernet franc is famous in two parts of France: Bordeaux and the Loire valley. But what is Cabernet franc? What does it taste like? Where else can we find it? Why is it so amazing? All of this is revealed in this episode- get obsessed like I am! Produced by Dear Media.

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Ep. 51 Beaujolais (aka Gamay) for TURKEY DAY! Nov 21, 2019

A deep dive into my favorite grape varietal: Gamay, from my favorite place it's grown: Beaujolais and it just happens to be the perfect wine to serve at my favorite holiday: Thanksgiving!!! get to know the Cru Beaujolais, what that means, how to shop for them and why to avoid Beaujolais Nouveau.

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Ep. 50 Veneto Area of Italy Revealed! Nov 14, 2019

The Veneto! Totally misunderstood, the home of prosecco and Valpolicella, sometimes referred to as a wine factory, but there are GEMS within! Understand this area of Italy and then we shed some light on the dopeness that is emerging. Wines we love from the Veneto: 2017 Davide Spillare, Crestan, Veneto, Garganega 2018 I Castagnucoli, Rosso no. 1, Veneto, Merlot/Rebosso Produced by Dear Media.

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Ep. 49 Intro to California Nov 07, 2019

It's not all cabernet sauvignon and Napa valley, but what is California wine, how is it defined, where did it start and where are we today. Part one of many!!

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Ep. 48 Intro to BORDEAUX Oct 24, 2019

You fancy huh Bordeaux? Well let's find out why! What is the deal with Bordeaux, why all these Growth classifications, what's all the weight and gravitas about? Get the 411 on Bordeaux and it's general layout right here. My favorite Bordeaux's in the shop now! 2016 Chateau le Puy, Emilien, Cotes de Bordeaux, Merlot/Cabernet Sauv/Carmenere 2005 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot 2015 Chateau Massereau, Cuvee X, Sans Soufre, Bordeaux Superieur, Merlot/Cab Sauv/Cab Franc Visit dhmdetox.com and use code: wineface at checkout to save 20% off your order!

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Ep. 47 Harvest at Chateau de Beru with Bethany Heinze Oct 17, 2019

Bethany Heinze, the former wine director of Helen's in Brentwoood just worked harvest with Athenais Beru at Chateau de Beru

and she came by to tell us the magical story of it all! I have loved Athenais wines for so long and was lucky enough to visit her three years ago. She is located in Chablis and is a true force of nature. Links below for her wines that we have in stock now! 2016 Athenais Beru, Bourgogne Blanc, Chardonnay 2015 Athenais Beru, Mont Embrase, Saint-Bris, Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Chateau de Beru, Cotes Aux Pretres, Sans Soufre, Chablis, Chardonnay Get 20% off your order at dhmdetox.com and use promo code: wineface at checkout!

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Ep. 46 Fall into the LOIRE VALLEY Oct 03, 2019

What's the deal with the Loire Valley? And why is it SO COOL! This episode talks about the different subregions, what grapes are grown and then drone hovers over one of my current favorite spots: Anjou! Some of my favorites in the shop right now! 2018 Clos du Tue-Boeuf, Vin Rose, Vin de France, Touraine, Gamay 2017 Les Arches de Belliviere, Confluence, Anjou, Chenin Blanc 2018 Denizot Pere et Fils, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Sebastien Bobinet, Poil de Lievre, Saumur, Chenin Blanc 2018 Sylvain Martinez, Corbeau, Anjou, Grolleau 2017 Pierre Menard, Orion Alpha, Anjou, Cabernet Franc 2017 Arnaud Lambert, Chateau de Breze, Clos Mazurique, Saumur, Cabernet Franc 2018 Sylvain Martinez, Onis, Anjou, Pineau d'Aunis Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 45 Rituals with Ashley Merrill founder of Lunya Sep 27, 2019

Ashley is a badass! Not only did she start one of the sexiest and functional sleep wear businesses, she also has amazing insight into our home rituals. We sat down at Lunya to discuss and taste some wine!

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Ep. 44 Natural Wine with Alice Feiring Sep 19, 2019

Alice Feiring is a pillar of the wine community, she was one of the first people to write about natural wine and she just came out with her new book: Natural Wine for the People! She's super, thanks for listening! Wines we tasted together: 2018 DOMAINE DES LAMPYRES, LUMINESCENCE, ESPIRA DE L'AGLY, ROUSSILLON, MUSCAT PETIT GRAIN/MUSCAT D'ALEXANDRIE/MACABEU 2018 DOMAINE YOYO, LA TRANCHEE, BANYULS, ROUSSILLON, GRENACHE NOIR, 2018

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Ep. 43 Champagne for my real friends! What is Champagne?! Sep 12, 2019

Champagne has a deep history in France but it wasn't always the preferred beverage for poppin bottles on yachts. Champagne is so cool it's also misunderstood and has evolved through history in a very interesting way. But we are going to be diving deep and revealing the truth behind the bubbles. The when, the why, the how and the current evolution of everyone's most misunderstood wine: Champagne. My current favorite Champs on the site, click here! Produced by Dear Media.

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Ep. 42 Tess Bryant & Australia Sep 05, 2019

Tess is dope. She is so rad. Based in northern California, one year ago she struck out on her own and formed an importing/ disctribution company called Tess Bryant Selections! Badass. She has a focus on Australia which is rad, she has rules to live by and hot tips for camping. We also tasted the Boracio wines that JUST hit the shelves. Check it out! What we tasted: 2018 Borachio, Adelaide Hills, Australia, Savagnin 2018 Borachio, Battered Sav, Adelaide Hills, Australia, Chardonnay/Savagnin 2018 Borachio, Adelaide Hills, Australia, Pinot Gris 2018 Borachio, Adelaide Hills, Australia, Sangiovese Produced by Dear Media.

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Ep. 40 Natural Beauty with Hillary Peterson of True Botanicals Aug 22, 2019

Founder and CEO of True Botanicals, Hillary Peterson, came by to talk about how she founded the cult brand that is changing the way people look at skin care. Get the 411 about the intersection of natural wine and natural beauty and hear Hillary's story. Wines we tasted: 2018 La Ginestraia, Liguria, Vermentino

2018 Luis Pato, Duckman, Bairrada, Portugal, Bical

2017 Louis-Antoine Luyt, Gorda Blanca Cuvee Benoit, Maule Valley, Chile, Torrontel/Moscatel de Alexandria/Corinto (Chasselas)/Cristalina (Semillon)

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Ep. 39 Guest Chef: Aarón Sánchez Aug 15, 2019

Aaron and his lady Charity sat down with me to talk about all things wine, food, and culture. Aaron has had an amazing career that started in NYC and has led him to New Orleans and The wild world of TV. He’s a wine lover, a soul spirit and a well of inspiration!!
2018 La Ferme Rouge, Le Gris, Morocco, Cinsault
2018 Les Cortis, Astrome, Bugey, Altesse/Chardonnay/Gamay
2018 Vini Rabasco, Cancellino, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo

2018 La Grange Tiphaine, Bel Air Sec, Touraine, Chenin Blanc Produced at Dear Media.

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Ep. 38 The AUSTRIA Download Aug 08, 2019

I was lucky to travel to Austria in June with Jenny Lefcourt and Amy Atwood and it was one of the most inspiring trips I have ever taken! We visited some of the unsung heroes, producers who are each inspiring for their adherence to what it means to coexist in this world. Dope wines from these Austrian winemakers in the shop now! We do have other amazing wines from people like Meinklang but I didn't visit them on this trip. A lot of these wines are a little higher price point, more collectible, BUT! We have some other Austria wines in the shop that are also a more approachable price points. NV Strohmeier, Styria, Austria, Blauer Wildbacher 2017 Alexander Koppitsch, Perspektive Weiss, Burgenland, Chardonnay/Weissburgunder 2017 Maria & Sepp Muster, Gelber Muskateller vom Opok, Styria, Gelber Muskateller 2015 Christian Tschida, Yummy Yummy, Burgenland, Cabernet Franc 2017 Gut Oggau, Timotheus, Burgenland, Gruner Veltliner/Welschriesling Produced by Dear Media.

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Ep. 37 The Wedding Guru with Brianne Chan Aug 01, 2019

Brianne Chan, Communications Director for Joint Venture Restaurant Group, has been to 19 weddings in 2 years. She has been to 9 bachelorette parties. It's total insanity but she has all the advice from what to drink to all the do's and don'ts. Also, my prosecco alternative exploded mid episode! Find out about Brication and why it's not as easy as we all might think! Wines we tasted: Prosecco Alternative: Sonser, Hasta la Viszla, Vin de France, Alsace, Riesling/PinotBlanc/Pinot Gris Crispy White wine Your mom will love that doesn't break da bank: 2018 Cantina Madonna delle Grazie, Leuconoe, Basilicata,Aglianico

Summer wedding reds...Maybe chill it down!: 2017 Opi d'Aqui, Les Cliquets, Occitan, Grenache

Go ROGUE with Orange : Jolie Laide, Sonoma County, Pinot Gris

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Ep. 36 The Sparkling Wines of Italy Jul 25, 2019

Italy is making some of the most fun and exciting sparkling wines that go far beyond your average prosecco. In this episode we explore the different categories of sparkling wine from Franciacorta to Frizzante and my current obsessions! Click the link here to see some of the frizzantes at Helen's.

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Wines mentioned:

2018- Furlani, Alpino, Trentino, Nosiola/Verdarbara/Lagarino

2018- Furlani, Macerato, Trentino, Pinot Grigio

2018- Furlani, Rosato, Trentino, Pinot Nero

2018- Poggio delle Baccanti, Gragnano, Mt. Vesuvius, Campania, Piedirosso

2017- Punta Crena, Colline Savonesi, Liguria, Lumassina

NV- Cantina Marilina, Fedelie Bianco, Terre Siciliane, Muscat

NV- Cantina Marilina, Fedelie Rosato, Terre Siciliane, Nero D'Avola

2016- Davide Spillare, L1, IGT Veneto, Garganega/Durella

2017- Il Farneto, Rio Rocca, Frisant, Emilia-Romagna, Spergola/Sauvignon

2018- Saliceto, Bi Fri, Emilia-Romagna, Trebbiano/Sauvignon Blanc

2018- Saliceto, Falistra, Emilia-Romagna, Lambrusco di Sorbara

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Ep. 35 Intro to Spain Jul 18, 2019

Come take an aerial view of the wine making regions of Spain plus Helen's favorite Spanish wine right now!!

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Ep. 34 SUMMER ENTERTAINING: Kebab life chose me! Jul 12, 2019

It's time to grill and chill- get a preview of the wine club and helen's host tips for outdoor entertaining, breakfast, lunch and dinner!

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Ep. 33 Intro to Wines of The Canary Islands Jun 27, 2019

Helen dives into the history of the Canary Islands and how that it affects the wines made there. She gets into what makes the wine on the Canary Islands so special and why the vines grown there are different than any other on earth! Follow the behind the scenes action @helenswines

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Ep. 32 Rosè 101 Jun 20, 2019

Helen breaks down all the ins and outs of Rosè; how its made, where its made, and why its so delicious!

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Ep. 31 MOM JUICE with BBs Are Trash! Jun 13, 2019

Aryn and Trian, the amazing hosts of Bbs are Trash podcast, came through to talk about being liberated mamas smashing the patriarchy, raising kids in LA and community healing... all while drinking wine.

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Ep. 30 The Rosé Report and the New Rosé Alternative Jun 06, 2019

Helen runs through current trends in California and the rosé report of what’s in her wine fridge for summer. How is orange wine the new rosé? And wtf- white Zin? Yesssss to all!

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Ep. 29 Wine & Cannabis with Miss Grass May 30, 2019

I sat down with Kate Miller & Anna Duckworth co- founders of the Uber chic cannabis resource website and shop Miss Grass! We delve deep on pot politics, women and weed, wine and toking and so much more! Plus taste meinklang orange wine, dope ass sancerre and a sexy red.

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Ep. 28 Intro to Jura May 23, 2019

Wines from the Jura in France are unique and absolutely their own. The style and traditions, grape varietals, flavors and energy in the bottle is amazing . I was lucky to go a few months ago and here is a little 411 intro take a way for your mind’s eye!!

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Ep. 27 Wine Chat with Brit Marling May 16, 2019

My bff Brit is amazing! She is smart & talented and came by Wine Face to talk about season two of her show The OA. We also taste some wines and talk about cool stuff!

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Ep. 26 Intro to Chenin Blanc May 09, 2019

What in this wild world is Chenin Blanc? The magical grape is revealed with some basic 411– where is it planted, who makes it, where is it famous and how to explain that honey coated limestone electric zip line deliciousness.

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Ep. 25 What Makes Wine Expensive May 02, 2019

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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Ep. 24 Women Who Make Wine, Being A Woman in Wine Apr 25, 2019

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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Ep. 23 A Trip to Bandol in France Apr 18, 2019

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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Ep. 22 The Truth About Vegan and Vegetarian Wine Apr 11, 2019

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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Ep. 21 Bonus Episode: Spring Break Wines! Mar 21, 2019

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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Ep. 20 What’s the deal with Sangiovese? Italian red wine unveiled! Feb 05, 2019

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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Ep. 19 Wine 101: An Intro to Wine Education Jan 17, 2019

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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Ep. 18 Intro to Burgundy France: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Jan 10, 2019

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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Ep. 17 A Conversation with The Scotty Cunha Jan 03, 2019

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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Ep. 16 Entertaining at Home 101: What To Do With The Drinks Dec 21, 2018

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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Ep. 15 What Is Orange Wine? And Why Is It So Awesome? Dec 13, 2018

Orange wine aka skin contact/ extended skin contact white wine is definitely gaining popularity, but what is it and how is it made? This episode of Wine Face is a quick run down on the history, practices, vibes & current obsessions for all things orange wines. Current Obsessions: 2017 Viteadovest, Vurgo Terre Bianco, Sicily 2017 Alessandro Viola, Note di Bianco, Sicilia, Grillo 2013 Davide Spillare, Rugoli, Veneto, Garganega See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 14 BEAR SKIN RUG Dec 06, 2018

Every person should know what Loom in Los Angeles is because it's genius and should know Erica Chidi Cohen who is the co-founder and CEO. It's about women's health but there is information for everyone. I invited Erica to come talk about Wine & Women & Wine & Sex & Wine & Your partner. It's lit. We talk all about Bear skin rug wines. I brought three wines to discuss but sadly one was corked! Shit happens!!! We discuss Bordeaux & Some funky little love pinot. Wines to chug versus wines to sip! Wines we discussed: 2017 Vincent et Marie Tricot, Les 3 Bonhommes, Vin de France, Auvergne, Pinot Noir 2011 Chateau Massereau, Graves, Barsac, Cab Franc/Cab Sauv/Merlot/Petit Verdot See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 13 ZEV&DARYLZEV&DARYL Nov 29, 2018

Zev Rovine is a badass wine importer based in New York. Daryl Nuhn is the wine director at Gem in New York. Together they are Zev&Daryl, a couple so sweet we had to write their name twice! I met them in Sicily on a wine trip in June and we became fast friends. They are both incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about wine, life & living! Wines we tasted: 2015 Chateau de Beru, Cotes Aux Pretres, Sans Soufre, Chablis, Chardonnay 2016 Anders Frederik Steen, Ce n'est pas mon chien, Vin de France, Grenache 2016 Lammidia, Rosh, Abruzzo, Montepulciano/Trebbiano See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 12 SWEET TREATS: Wine & Cookies (guest Claire Thomas) Nov 22, 2018

Claire Thomas from the Kitchy Kitchen & Sweet Laurel Bakery brought some AMAZING cookies for us to pair with wine....and it was a wild ride! I didn't bring one sweet wine at all and I paired the wines blind, as in I have never had her cookies before. All of the wines teased out super cool notes of different niche aspects of the cookie flavors & Claire is an amazing wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things food. Learn about her entertaining Rule of 3 to 1 & get some sweet & low down on the savory wines to bust out with your dessert course HOLLERRRR. Wines we tasted: NV Bernard Vallette, Nuit Blanche, Beaujolais, Gamay NV Porta del Vento, Voria, Palermo, Sicilia, Catarratto NV Olivier Cohen, Les Vignes d'Olivier, Languedoc, Cinsault (rose) 2017 Bichi, Listan, Tecate, Baja California, Mexico, Listan Prieto See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 11 The Most Soignee Man in Hospitality Nov 15, 2018

Throwing down some Non traditional family gathering wines with the one and only Robert Pratt, Maitre D of Thomas Keller's The French Laundry in Yountville, California. Get some PRO tips from the ultimate service guru & some tasting notes/ pairings of my favorite off beat holiday wines! Wines we tasted: 2017 Cirelli, Anfora, Colline Pescaresi, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2015 A Los Vinateros Bravos, Volcanico, Itata, Pais 2017 Domaine des Terres Dorees, L'Ancien, Vielles Vignes, Beaujolais, Gamay 2017 Meinklang, Nacht, Burgenland, Austria, Pinot Noir See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 10 Helen's Wines x Ghetto Gastro Part 1 of Many!! Nov 08, 2018

Jon Gray from Ghetto Gastro came by the studio to talk about his Bronx based food collective Ghetto Gastro that is taking the world by storm. We tasted through some fall entertaining wines, talked about growing up in New York, swapped ideas & explored his extensive travel notes. Bronx to the world, the world to the Bronx!

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Ep. 09 My Sweet Baby Gamay Nov 01, 2018

Gamay, gameasy, makes you feel so breezy!! Intro into the prime time gamay zone in France: Beaujolais. These wines that are transformative are also usually best served soon after release, they’re the hit of every fall dinner party table. Plus! My oldest friend Libby Babbott-Klein wrote a dope ass baby book called Baby Feminists and we chat and taste gamay and it’s awesome.

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Ep. 8 Everybody Needs A Good Basic Oct 25, 2018

Basics aren't bad! On this episode of Wine Face we discuss types of wine in broad strokes and what they mean. Terms like: White wine, red wine, sparkling wine, orange wine, rose wine- OH MY! Get the 411 that sets you up for success!!

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BUZZWORDS- the LIVE edition!! Oct 18, 2018

Mad Dog and I taught a wine class at DBA all about Buzzwords and we recorded it live! We took questions! We got off topic and then we got back on topic! This episode is all about building your vocabulary to talk about wine in ways that make sense and are accessible. And not totally douchey lol! Wines we talk about are: 2017 MicroBio, Nieva York Rosado, Segovia, Castilla y Leon, Tempranillo/Verdejo 2016 Chateau de Breze, Clos de Midi, Saumur, Chenin Blanc 2017 Wenzel, Wild and Free, Burgenland, Austria, Gelber Muskateller * I know we discussed this already but it was so good for the buzzwords! 2012 Mas Cal Demoura, L'Infidele, Terrasses du Larzac, Syrah/Grenache/ Carignan/Cab Sauv See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 6 The OG Pairings Oct 11, 2018

What is the deal with food and wine pairings? Delve into Helen's history with pairings, how food and wine inspire each other and raise each other up, if you use the right approach. Bethany Kocak is in the house chopping it up about how the wine pairings are done for the Animal wine dinners PLUS Helen's fave October pairings right now.

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Ep. 5 Wild & Free with Wenzel Oct 04, 2018

Let’s dip a toe into the wild waters of Austria!! Michael Wenzel’s family has been making wine for 600 years... casual! One of many explorations into this often overlooked and misunderstood region. Plus! Shout out to ATM who made our music! Alex, Tony, Matt rock!!

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Ep: 4 She’s Over Summer Sep 28, 2018

Helen is over summer! Well, almost. This episode explores the best wines to accompany the transitioning seasons and where to find them.

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Ep: 3 France is my Hand Sep 20, 2018

It's time to get to know France one step at a time- starting now! A twenty minute crash course into the primary wine making regions in France that you need to know and loads of juicy tidbits about each place. Get jiggy with it & BONJOUR!!

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Ep: 2 Sicilian Adventure aka end the party with Spaghettatta Sep 13, 2018

In June I went to Sicily and it changed my mind. I’m gonna take you through the areas I visited, the winemakers we jammed with and I invited Courtney Storer the chef at Jon & Vinny’s to swap facts about her Sicilian adventure as well!!

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Ep: 1 This is the Intro to the intro Sep 13, 2018

I’m Helen owner of Helen’s wines!! Let’s peel back the onion on the realities of conventional mass produced wine versus the Gems of the Gems made with purpose and intent. Get a quick 411 peak into my world at Helen’s wines that’s starts with curation and endless discovery. Plus Madison Martin aka MAD DOG stops by to taste Anne Paillet Wines!!

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Wine Face: Trailer Sep 01, 2018

Helen Johannesen from Helen's Wines in Los Angeles is breaking 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 damn elitist. Fifteen minute wine classes (Listen on your way to work!) will educate you, tell stories about the people behind the grapes, and teach you why it's important to pay attention to what and where you consume. Laughter, food & wine pairings, and surprise guests will abound.

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