The Wine Pair Podcast
Irreverent reviews of everyday wine
The Wine Pair Podcast
Irreverent reviews of everyday wine
About The Wine Pair Podcast
Irreverent reviews of everyday wine
Recommended by Decanter Magazine who call The Wine Pair Podcast fun, irreverent, chatty, and entertaining! In each episode, husband and wife team Joe and Carmela learn about, taste, and give our honest review of three wines that are reasonably priced - meaning under $25 each - and easy to find.
Why Join The Wine Pair Podcast as a Guest
Wine-Lover Audience Reach
You reach a community of wine-curious listeners who value honest reviews and practical pairing tips - from Costco to Chianti.
Conversational Tastings Format
You'll join a relaxed, chatty tasting session - no scripts, just real talk with real wine, led by a husband-wife duo.
Featured by Decanter Magazine
You'll appear on a show recognized by Decanter for being fun, irreverent, and educational - a trusted voice in wine media.
Available on Major Podcast Apps
Your episode will be distributed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more - making your voice heard across top platforms.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
WTF Is That Grape?
Introduce listeners to lesser-known varietals like Bonarda, Trousseau, or Mencía in a fun, accessible way.
Costco & Trader Joe's Wine Picks
Compare popular store-brand wines and recommend the best bottles under $25.
Practical Pairings
Help listeners pair wines with everyday foods like Big Macs or charcuterie boards.
Winemaker Spotlight
Share your winemaking journey and philosophy with an audience eager to learn from the source.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
Help listeners discover new wines, understand varietals, and enjoy wine without intimidation.
Hot Topics
Why Trust Me
The Ideal Guest
You're a great fit if you're a winemaker, sommelier, wine writer, or just someone passionate about making wine fun and understandable for everyone.
Recent Episodes
Spätburgunder: High QPR Pinot Noir!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 2, 2025
WTF is Bonarda AKA Charbono?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 26, 2025
Orange Wine, One More Time!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 19, 2025
WTF is Trousseau? (Jura wine exposed!)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 12, 2025
Costco vs. Costco! Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva Challenge! (Bonus: TJ’s Horrible Pumpkin Spice Chardonnay!)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 5, 2025
Special Episode! The Virginia Winemakers Series: Jake Busching of Jake Busching Wines
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 28, 2025
Italian Wine Adventure #19: Grignolino!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 21, 2025
WTF is Cinsault?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 14, 2025
Costco Kirkland Signature Challenge: Sonoma County Chardonnay!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 7, 2025
WTF is Mencía?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 31, 2025
Italian Wine Adventure #18: Primitivo!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 24, 2025
WTF is Chablis?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 17, 2025
High QPR Pinot Noir from South America!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 10, 2025
Costco Kirkland Signature Côtes du Rhône Challenge!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 3, 2025
Minisode #20: WTF Does Body in Wine Mean?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 27, 2025
The Other Cabernet: Cabernet Franc!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 20, 2025
Getting Serious about Rosé #4: Bandol!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 13, 2025
Minisode #19: Can You Chill a Red Wine? (The 20/20 rule, chillable red wines)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 6, 2025
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #16: Kurtis Ogasawara, Director of Winemaking at Robert Mondavi Winery
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 29, 2025
Minisode #18: How Alcohol Content Impacts Wine
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 22, 2025
Italian Wine Adventure #17: Ribolla Gialla!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 15, 2025
WTF is Assyrtiko?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 8, 2025
Minisode #17: Why Are Wines Sometimes Named After a Place Rather than the Grape?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 1, 2025
Boxed Wine Unboxed: Bota Box and La Vieille Ferme!
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 25, 2025
Portuguese Wine Primer #3: Douro Tinto!
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 18, 2025
Costco Kirkland Signature 2022 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Challenge!
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 11, 2025
WTF is Châteauneuf-du-Pape? (A wine with a direct line to the Pope)
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 4, 2025
Getting Serious About Rosé #3: Tavel! (The Pope’s wine, The 4th wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 27, 2025
Italian Wine Adventure #16: Grechetto!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 20, 2025
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #15: Lenny Recanati and Kobi Arviv of Recanati Winery
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 13, 2025
Trader Joe's Diamond Reserve Vs. Costco Kirkland Signature Series: 2022 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 6, 2025
WTF is Kerner?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 30, 2025
They Make Wine in Croatia?!?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 23, 2025
Are Layer Cake Wines Any Good?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 16, 2025
Minisode #16: What is minerality in wine, and why is it controversial?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 9, 2025
Italian Wine Adventure #15: Greco di Tufo!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 2, 2025
Just How Good Are Trader Joe’s Reserve Wines?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Feb 23, 2025
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #14: Roman Roth of Wölffer Estate and Jens Honoré Co-Author and Photographer of the Book Rosé Revolution
The Wine Pair Podcast • Feb 16, 2025
Sorry, Prosecco. Franciacorta is Italy’s Answer to Champagne!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Feb 9, 2025
WTF is Blaufränkisch? (AKA Lemberger)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Feb 2, 2025
Aromatic Dry White Wines: Müller-Thurgau!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 26, 2025
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #13: Vince Vidrine of Cowhorn Vineyard and Morgan Beck of Johan Vineyards (Willamette Valley and Southern Oregon)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 19, 2025
Italian Wine Adventure #14: Rosso di Montalcino! (Brunello's baby brother)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 12, 2025
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #12: Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron of Invivo Wine!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 5, 2025
The Top 10 Best and Worst Wines We Drank in 2024!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 29, 2024
Portuguese Wine Primer #2: Port! (A Winter Warmer!)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 22, 2024
Holiday Sparkling Wines #4: Sparkling Shiraz!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 15, 2024
What’s All the Fuss About South African Chenin Blanc?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 8, 2024
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #11: Leslie Frelow The Wine Concierge & Aamira Garba of LoveLee Wine!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 1, 2024
WTF is Picpoul?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 24, 2024
Getting Serious About Rosé: Thanksgiving Edition! (Why alcohol content in wine is a consideration for pairing)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 17, 2024
Costco Kirkland Signature 2022 Napa Valley Red Blend Challenge (Napa vs. Bordeaux, Judgment of Paris)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 10, 2024
Episode 143: Are Bread & Butter Wines Good?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 3, 2024
They Make Wine in Armenia?!? (SOMM: Cup of Salvation)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 27, 2024
WTF is Furmint? (THE white wine from Hungary)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 20, 2024
Minisode #15: Why Total Wine is Sus!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 13, 2024
Minisode #14: Is Sake Wine?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 6, 2024
Wallet Friendly Wine Reviews: Two Buck Chuck Sauvignon Blanc Challenge!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 29, 2024
WTF is Alicante Bouschet aka Garnacha Tintorera?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 22, 2024
High QPR Pinot Noir #5! (Learning about Australia Pinot Noir)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 15, 2024
Italian Wine Adventure #13: Arneis! (A hidden white wine gem from Piedmont, for Chardonnay lovers?)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 8, 2024
Bordeaux Bargains #2! (Plus: how to figure out what grapes are in a Bordeaux wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 1, 2024
Portuguese Wine Primer #1: Vinho Verde!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 25, 2024
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #10: Kira Ballotta, Winemaker and Owner of Olivia Brion + Cantadora Wines!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 18, 2024
Are We Wrong About Oaky Chardonnay?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 11, 2024
Are Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Wines Good? (Reviews of their Chardonnay, Meritage, and GSM)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 4, 2024
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #9: Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker of Golan Heights Winery!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 28, 2024
Getting Serious About Rosé #2: Provence Rosé! (The Rosé you probably think about when you think about Rosé)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 21, 2024
WTF is Agiorgitiko? (This Greek red wine is a hidden gem, a must-learn wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 14, 2024
Costco Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel Challenge! (Kirkland wines vs. similarly priced wines)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 7, 2024
Great American Sparklers: 2024 Edition! (California Brut Sparkling Wines for the 4th of July - or Anytime!)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 30, 2024
Getting Serious About Rosé #1: Pinot Noir Rosé (Choose a Rosé based on the red wines you like!)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 23, 2024
Italian Wine Adventure #12: Dolcetto! (Similar to Gamay, the Sommelier’s secret weapon)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 16, 2024
Malbec: The Ultimate Summer Cookout Wine! (A lush, fruity, inexpensive crowd-pleaser)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 9, 2024
Minisode #13: Help! I Don’t Know How to Love White Wine! (Use the B-FAST method to learn to love White Wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 2, 2024
Minisode #12: What Are the Noble Grapes? (And Why Should You Care?)
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 26, 2024
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #8: Jennie Murphy of Oxlee Graham Wines! (From forensics to wine making, being a woman in the wine industry
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 19, 2024
WTF is White Grenache? (AKA Garnatxa Blanca and Grenache Blanc, an underrated white wine, an alternative for Chardonnay lovers, a good summer wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 12, 2024
Spain’s Answer to Champagne: Cava! (A step up from Prosecco at a similar price)
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 5, 2024
WTF is Txakoli? (Fizzy, fruity, and fun dry white wine from Spain, aka Txakolina)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 28, 2024
Costco Kirkland Signature 2019 Rioja Reserva Challenge! (A punch-you-in-the-face wine, perfect base for Sangria, for Cab Sauv lovers)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 21, 2024
Spain’s Hidden Gem: Priorat! (One of the great wines of Spain, Grenache-based red wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 14, 2024
High QPR Pinot Noir #4! (How the American wine palate has been programmed by big wine, Pinot is a polarizing wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 7, 2024
Wallet-Friendly Wine Reviews: Two Buck Chuck and More! (Reviewing wines under $5, cheap Cabernet Sauvignon, some pleasant and unpleasant surprises)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 31, 2024
Bordeaux Bargains #1! (Haut-Médoc and Graves, Left Bank, why Bordeaux wines are so tricky to understand)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 24, 2024
WTF is Muscadet? (Melon de Bourgogne, the Sur Lie method, batonnage, the ultimate fish wine, the best French white wine under $20?)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 17, 2024
Italian Wine Adventure #11: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo! (An underrated and underappreciated Italian beauty, the ultimate cookout wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 10, 2024
How Good Are Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Wines? (TJ’s is a great, inexpensive place to expand your wine horizons, is high-end cheap worth the price?)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 3, 2024
WTF is Pinotage? (And WTF is Coffee Pinotage? South Africa’s signature wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Feb 25, 2024
Costco Kirkland Signature Pinot Noir Challenge! (The pros and cons of Costco’s wine selection, why few experts review Costco wines, Kirkland Signature Russian River Pinot Noir review)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Feb 18, 2024
Josh Wines Are . . . Meh. (The truth behind the hype. BTW, we did not give this episode a title until after we tasted the wines in our recording!)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Feb 11, 2024
Sweet Dessert Wines for Your Sweetheart! (Wines for Valentine’s Day, Savoring a meal and time with family and friends, WTF is fortified wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Feb 4, 2024
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #7: Drew Perry! (They make wine in Michigan! Head Winemaker for Simpson Family Estates: Good Harbor Vineyards and Aurora Cellars)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 28, 2024
They Make Wine in Michigan?!? (The Riesling Belt, Leelanau Peninsula, and a bunch of other stuff we bet you didn’t know!)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 21, 2024
Italian Wine Adventure #10: Fiano! (A nearly extinct ancient grape makes a comeback, bigger bodied white wine, famous foods from the Campania area of Italy, Chardonnay alternative)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 14, 2024
Minisode #11: Does the Shape of a Wine Bottle Matter?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 7, 2024
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #6: Duncan Shouler! (Giesen Wines Chief Winemaker, how to make great zero-alcohol wine, what is the Spinning Cone method for de alcholizing wine?)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 31, 2023
The Best and Worst Rated Wines of 2023! (Over 115 wines rated this year, why you should trust our ratings)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 24, 2023
Wines for the Feast of the Seven Fishes: 2023! (Italian-American traditions, The Bear, celebrations with family by blood and family by friendship, great seafood wines)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 17, 2023
Holiday Sparkling Wines #3: Brut Prosecco! (The most popular sparkling wine in the world, why brut rather than dry this Holiday season, where the name Prosecco came from)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 10, 2023
Costco Kirkland Signature Syrah Challenge! (100th Episode, Spicy red wine, Is Syrah the same as Shiraz?)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 3, 2023
Minisode #10: Does Wine Bottle Size Matter? (What are those big-@$% bottles of wine called? And why are they so expensive?)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 26, 2023
Italian Wine Adventure #9: Verdicchio (A great wine for Chardonnay lovers, the King of White Wines, a fantastic winter white wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 19, 2023
Thanksgiving Wine: Bonkers for Beaujolais! (The perfect Thanksgiving wine, a 10/10 point wine! high QPR wines, avoid Beaujolais Nouveau)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 12, 2023
Wine to Pair with Thai Food! (Wine is the 5th food group, WTF is Pineau d'Aunis, why spicy food is hard to pair with wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 5, 2023
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #5: Alex Gambal! (An American in Burgundy, Author of Climbing the Vines in Burgundy, A Story of Perseverance and Positivity, What Makes Burgundian Wines Different)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 29, 2023
WTF is Gewürztraminer? (Wines for Fall, Bigger Bodied White Wines, Spicy White Wine, Sweet Wine, Total Wine sucks)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 22, 2023
Wines for Halloween 2023! (Vine to Bar Chocolate, Wines to Pair with Halloween Party foods, Spooky wine labels)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 15, 2023
High QPR Pinot Noir #3! (American Pinot Noir vs. Burgundy Pinot Noir, wine price inflation, our first corked wine?!? Highly extracted wines)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 8, 2023
WTF is Pét-Nat? (Fun, Funky, Natural Sparkling Wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 1, 2023
They Make Wine in New York?!? (Great Wines for Fall, Finger Lakes Wines, Riesling, Exotic Tastes, Good With Indian and Thai Food)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 24, 2023
Rosé of Pinot Noir is a Serious Wine! (Different ways Rosé is made, Direct Press or Maceration Method, Pairing Pinot Noir Rosé with food)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 17, 2023
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #4: Karl Weichold of Stoller Wines! (Oregon wines, the art and science of winemaking, juice vs. grapes, Texas wine country, mentors, cocktail wines vs. food wines)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 10, 2023
Wines for Tailgating! (Wines in a Can, top 10 tailgating foods and canned wines that go with them, top tailgating games, a can of wine is more wine than you think)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 3, 2023
Minisode #9: What's So Special About Single Vineyard Wines?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 27, 2023
Minisode #8: What Is Orange Wine Exactly?!?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 20, 2023
WTF is Monastrell? (AKA Mourvèdre, Mataro, Underrated Spanish Red, High QPR Superstar, Low-intervention Farming)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 13, 2023
Italian Wine Adventure #8: Orvieto (Summer sipper, a perfect wine for fish, Umbrian wine, Grechetto and Trebbiano Toscano grapes, a strange cork label mystery!)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 6, 2023
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #3: Rita Pinto of Quinta do Pinto Wines, & Guests Nossa Imports! (Wines from Portugal, Family-run winery, sustainable and low intervention wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 30, 2023
Costco Kirkland Signature Pinot Grigio Challenge! (Same as Pinot Gris? The perfect summer wine, side-by-side taste test, could the wine snobs be wrong?!?)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 23, 2023
Is California Zinfandel Underrated? (Discover California Zins, Cult wine, Turley, rich, juicy, and velvety red wines, a must-know wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 16, 2023
WTF is Petite Sirah? (Hint: it’s not baby Syrah, AKA Durif, for people who love big red wines, a punch-you-in-the-face wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 9, 2023
GSM Wines Demystified! (Red wine blend any wine lover needs to know, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône-style blends)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 2, 2023
Great American Sparklers: 2023 Edition! (Sparkling Wines for the 4th of July, Sparkling Rosé, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 25, 2023
Italian Wine Adventure #7: Cirò! (The wine of the gods, the oldest continually produced wine, a wine for dining Al Fresco, Calabrian Wine, Fun and Festive Red Wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 18, 2023
In Vino Veritas #1: Cava Edition (In Wine There Is Truth!)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 11, 2023
Costco Kirkland Chianti Challenge (The origin of the word Fiasco, Chiantis worth drinking, Sangiovese)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 4, 2023
Is Merlot Making a Comeback? (An underdog story? Wines from the Right Bank of Bordeaux)
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 28, 2023
WTF is Zweigelt? (The Ultimate Picnic Wine, Summer Sipper, For Gamay and Pinot Noir Lovers, Great red wine for Cookouts and BBQs, Red Wine for Fish, Austrian Wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 21, 2023
Let’s Talk About Sekt! German Sparkling Wine! (Lots of Sekt jokes, AKA Secco)
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 14, 2023
Great Wines to Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day! (Wines with Mother’s Day Foods, Sparkling from South Africa, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Beaujolais)
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 7, 2023
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers: David Babich (CEO of Babich Wines, the 107 year history of Babich wines, New Zealand wine, Sauvignon Blanc, what really makes organic wine better)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 30, 2023
Minisode #7: A Quick Primer on Red Blends
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 23, 2023
Minisode #6: The Myth About Legs on Wine
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 16, 2023
High QPR Pinot Noir #2! (Why Pinot Noir can be expensive, why you should care about Pinot Noir, a 9 point wine rating!)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 9, 2023
Orange Wines: The Thing for Spring! (WTF is Orange Wine? Wine hype, Spring wines, Easter wines, natural and vegan wine, similarities to rosé, Ramato)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 2, 2023
Italian Wine Adventure #6: Salice Salentino! (Rich, rustic red wines, Southern Italian wines, Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, great wines with Italian food)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 26, 2023
If You Like Cabernet, You’ll Love Tannat! (Bold red wines, wines from Uruguay, discovering new red wines)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 19, 2023
WTF is Pouilly-Fumé? (Fancy wine vs. Barefoot wine, Sauvignon Blanc from Loire, Wines named for regions rather than the grapes)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 12, 2023
Trader Joe’s Private Label Wine Review: Petit Reserve (Quality Tiers of Trader Joe’s wines, TJ’s Petit Reserve Chardonnay, Barbera, and Blanc de Blancs Brut)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 5, 2023
Sparkling Wines from Argentina! (Affordable high quality sparkling wines, under the radar sparkling wines, Sparkling Rosé from Malbec, crowd pleasing sparkling wines, sparkling wine for red wine lovers)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Feb 26, 2023
Fish Friendly Wines for Lent or Whenever (Why white wine with fish? Can you drink red wine and fish? Drinking wine on an early morning flight, unoaked Chardonnay, lightly oaked Sauvignon Blanc, Cava)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Feb 19, 2023
Minisode #5: How to Pair Wine and Chocolate
The Wine Pair Podcast • Feb 12, 2023
Exciting Rosés for Valentine’s Day! (Romantic rosé wines, unique and fun rosé wines, Agiorgitiko Rosé, Zinfandel Rosé, Negroamaro Rosé, rosé for red wine drinkers, Galentine’s Day rosé)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Feb 5, 2023
WTF is Grüner Veltliner? (Austrian wine, underrated white wine, rich and spicy white wine, great food wine, a fun wine to introduce to friends!)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 29, 2023
Amazon Cursive Wine Review #2 (Amazon Private Label Wine Brand, Cursive Chardonnay, Cursive Cabernet Sauvignon, Cursive Sparkling Brut, who makes Amazon Cursive Brand wines?)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 22, 2023
Italian Wine Adventure #5: Langhe Nebbiolo! (A red wine lover must-have, bold red wines, the noble grape of Italian wine, Barolo’s baby brother)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 15, 2023
WTF is Torrontés? (Argentinian wine, high-altitude wines, wines for white wine lovers - and maybe red wine lovers, too!)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 8, 2023
Zero-Alcohol Wines for Dry January 2023! (WTF is Dealcoholized Wine? Wines for Drynuary, Alcohol-free sparkling wine, zero alcohol Sauvignon Blanc, Dealcoholized Cabernet Sauvignon
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 1, 2023
Holiday Sparkling Wines #2: Sparkling Rosé! (Sparkling Rosé wine demystified, Traditional Method vs. Charmat Method of making sparkling wine, cuve close, sweet vs. dry sparkling wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 25, 2022
Wines for the Feast of the Seven Fishes (Christmas Eve wines, Family Holiday traditions, Italian-American celebrations, wine and seafood pairings, under-the-radar Italian white wines)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 18, 2022
Holiday Movie and Wine Pairings! (How to Pair Wine and Movies, What is Mulled Wine, What makes a Holiday movie a classic)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 11, 2022
High QPR Pinot Noir #1 (What is QPR? Criteria for selecting wines with high QPR, Reasonably priced Pinot Noir)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 4, 2022
Holiday Sparkling Wines #1: Crémant! (Amazing French sparkling wine, great reasonably priced Champagne alternative, demystifying sparkling wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 27, 2022
WTF is Carménère? (Red wine find, great red wine alternative, mistaken for Merlot, a wine mystery revealed, who is Julien Miquel?)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 20, 2022
Festive and Unique Thanksgiving Wines! (Showstoppers, sparkling red wine, crisp and spicy white, fruity and acidic rosé, beautiful wines and bottles, great gifts)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 13, 2022
Italian Wine Adventure #4: Gavi! (Perfect for white wine lovers, a little known stunner that is crisp and refreshing, the story of Princess Gavia)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 6, 2022
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers: Fiona Perrin Interview (Co-Founder of Rendez-Vous Champagne, Grower Champagne, Natural Champagne, promo code!)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 2, 2022
Minisode #4: Does the kind of wine glass really matter? (What glasses to use for red, white, and sparkling wine. And don't even get us started on stemless glasses!)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 30, 2022
Costco Kirkland Cabernet Challenge! (Kirkland Signature Cabernet Sauvignon wine review, why Cabernet is so popular)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 23, 2022
Great Wines for Halloween! (Spooky wine labels, great Halloween party wines, pairing wine with Halloween movies, foods, and candy)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 16, 2022
WTF is Carignan? (A controversial red wine that is growing in reputation and popularity)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 9, 2022
Great Wines for Fall: Marsanne-Roussanne! (White wine blend, Full-bodied complex white wine, great alternative for Chardonnay lovers)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 2, 2022
Italian Wine Adventure #3: Valpolicella (A red wine blend you should know, light easy-drinking red wine, a red wine alternative for Gamay, Beaujolais, and Pinot Noir lovers)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 25, 2022
WTF is Albariño? (A great option for white wine lovers, Spanish wine, zippy)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 18, 2022
Great Wines for Fall: Grenache! (AKA Garnacha, Great Autumn wines, Tailgating wines, Grenache Rose’, orange sherbet or sherbert?)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 11, 2022
If You Like Merlot, You’ll Love Malbec (Red wine alternatives for Merlot, Argentinian red wines tasted and reviewed, reasonably priced red wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Sep 4, 2022
Italian Wine Adventure #2: Soave (A very underrated white wine, Italian white wine treasure, great options for white wine lovers, Classico designation explained)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 28, 2022
What's the Difference Between Vegan Wine and Non Vegan Wine? (Fining and filtering, how to find Vegan wines, three Vegan wines reviewed)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 21, 2022
WTF is Cabernet Franc? (aka Chinon and Bouchet, the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, a red wine you can chill)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 14, 2022
Italian Wine Adventure #1: Aglianico (King of Southern Italian wines, learning Italian wine, wines you must try, wines for red wine lovers)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Aug 7, 2022
Minisode #3: The right way to hold a wine glass
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 31, 2022
Three Great Book Club Books and Wines for 2022 (pairing books and wine, A Certain Hunger, Luster, In the Dream House, Chianti Rufina, White Cotes-du-Rhone, Zinfandel)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 24, 2022
Costco Kirkland Brand Chardonnay Challenge! (Kirkland Signature Brand Chardonnay review, Costco Chardonnay tasting)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 17, 2022
WTF is Pinot Blanc? (Summer white wines, white wine discovery, Chardonnay alternatives, uncommon white wines, summer sippers, luncheon wine)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 10, 2022
Pairing Wine with Barbecue (Pairing wine with Kansas City Barbecue, Memphis Barbecue, Carolina Barbecue, and Texas Barbecue, tasting and review of Lambrusco, Tempranillo, and Sangiovese)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jul 3, 2022
3 Great, Inexpensive American Sparkling Wines (4th of July Wines, Why all sparkling wine should not be called Champagne, Blanc de Blancs vs. Blanc de Noir)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 26, 2022
Wine for a Cause - Interview with Robert & Susan Hollander Foundation founder Dr. Bob Hollander, Zinfandel aka Primitivo tasting and review (Funding Prostate Cancer research, Trader Joe’s Zinfandel)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 19, 2022
Minisode #2: Why do people slurp wine?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 12, 2022
Minisode #1: Why do we swirl wine?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 12, 2022
If You Like Chardonnay, You’ll Love Viognier (White wine alternatives for Chardonnay, white wine for red wine drinkers, the right white wine temperature)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jun 5, 2022
WTF is Syrah? Okanagan Valley Wines (Canadian Wine; wine for Cabernet fans; Syrah and Viognier blend; Syrah = Shiraz)
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 29, 2022
Wine from Regenerative Agriculture: Tabitha Compton from Compton Family Wines (Ramato, Orange Wine, Concrete Egg, Oregon Wine, Regenerative Viticulture)
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 22, 2022
Wines for Grilling Season (Cookouts, barbecues, and other summer shindigs!)
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 15, 2022
An Interview with The Swirl Suite (Black and Women Voices in the Wine Industry)
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 8, 2022
Wines to Drink at an Indian Restaurant (pairing wine and Indian food)
The Wine Pair Podcast • May 1, 2022
WTF is Gamay? (aka Beaujolais, chilling red wine, crunchy red fruit)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 24, 2022
Woodbridge Wines and Baseball (MLB, Hot Dogs, Minor Leagues, Seattle Mariners Stadium Food)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 17, 2022
A Night with the Nashville Wine Duo!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 10, 2022
WTF is White Bordeaux? (+ Fish & Chips pairing, Lent, Filet-O-Fish)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Apr 3, 2022
Cursive Brand Wine Review (+ Special Guest Alexa)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 27, 2022
Wines at a Greek Restaurant
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 20, 2022
Wines for Your Next Party!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 13, 2022
WTF is Chenin Blanc?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Mar 6, 2022
Cork Free! Pinot Noir in a Can
The Wine Pair Podcast • Feb 27, 2022
Gift Wine Judgment Day
The Wine Pair Podcast • Feb 13, 2022
Wine and Chocolate! Practical Pairings
The Wine Pair Podcast • Feb 6, 2022
Costco FTW: Red Wine Time (Kirkland Signature wine reviews, Kirkland Signature Malbec, Kirkland Signature Gigondas, Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 30, 2022
F that Wine: Rose'
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 23, 2022
WTF is Barbera? (Barbera d’Alba, Barbera d’Asti, red wine for Merlot fans and Gamay fans)
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 16, 2022
Wines for Taco Tuesday! Practical Pairings
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 9, 2022
Cork Free! Boxed Wine - Pinot Grigio
The Wine Pair Podcast • Jan 2, 2022
Wine Not: Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Gris
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 26, 2021
WTF is Cava?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 19, 2021
F that Wine: Merlot
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 12, 2021
Costco FTW: Kirkland Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Cotes du Rhone
The Wine Pair Podcast • Dec 5, 2021
Charcuterie and Trader Joe’s wine: Practical Pairings
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 27, 2021
Cork Free! Rose' Bubbles in a Can!
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 21, 2021
WTF is Riesling?
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 14, 2021
Big Macs and Pinot Noir: Practical Pairings
The Wine Pair Podcast • Nov 7, 2021
F that Wine: Cabernet
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 31, 2021
Introduction to The Wine Pair Podcast
The Wine Pair Podcast • Oct 31, 2021
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