Why do we chill wine down in the first place? This is a great place to start. In the episode, we learn how and why to chill down a bottle of red wine and which wines are best to be chilled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you are storing a massive collection or a few baller bottles there are a few things to consider. Let's discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith sits down with VinePair's Cocktail College host Tim Mckirdy to talk about all things wine cocktails. It will blow your mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sardegna is an island with culture and native language very separate from the mainland. The same goes for the wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sicily is a world of its own when it comes to wine. It has been on a rollercoaster ride since antiquity and we are enjoying the results of that ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Campania has heavy ties to the ancient world. And part of that is its wines. In the episode, we'll break down how to understand this amazing wine region on the American market and introduce you to some of your new favorite wines.Wine 101 is sponsored by E. & J. Gallo Winery. At Gallo, we exist to serve enjoyment...link in each episode description to purchase featured wines or browse our full portfolio at TheBarrelRoom.com. Cheers and all the best! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soave is Valpolicell's neighbor and they have some things in common. Let's look at the Soave region and it's hard to pronounce and easy to sip white wine grape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Valpolicella is not just Amarone. Actually, Amarone is a new development that rose out of a happy accident. Some of the most fun wines in Italy come from here. Let's get into it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sat down with Kamee Knutson, head winemaker at Talbott Vineyards, and talked about the wines, the tasting room, and the Sleepy Hollow vineyard one of the US's legacy spots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lugana is a unique Italian wine zone that straddles two regions and deals with one grape. A white wine grape with a funky nomenclature. It's a hidden gem of a place so let's get to know Lugana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One word, two meanings. It's a town. It's a grape. This can be one of the more confusing wine words in Italy. Especially when Americans come back from Tuscany and order the wrong wine. Let's clear this up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the newest and most age-worthy wines from Italy began with one man who, along with his family, created a wine with more structure than any of its neighboring zones and won over the American palate, becoming one of the first DOCG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the day Chianti and Tuscany were going through a rough spot. Out of that rough came diamonds. This is the story of the Supertuscans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we will get down with the details of this wine region. Below are two supplemental episodes from seasons past that will help with some background here:TuscanySangiovese/ChiantiClick the link below to discover and purchase wine brands discussed on the Wine101 podcast series. Get 15% OFF when you purchase $75 or more. Use coupon code “wine15” at checkout. www.thebarrelroom.com/discover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the episode, we get familiar with the largest wine region in the world. These wines are on our shelves and they are great so let's get into wines from the Languedoc.Click the link below to discover and purchase wine brands discussed on the Wine101 podcast series. Get 15% OFF when you purchase $75 or more. Use coupon code “wine15” at checkout. www.thebarrelroom.com/discover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vouvray is a unique wine region where one grape takes on many forms. Wines from here are on our shelves so let's get a nice breakdown of the Loire Valley region and its affinity with Chenin Blanc.Click the link below to discover and purchase wine brands discussed on the Wine101 podcast series. Get 15% OFF when you purchase $75 or more. Use coupon code “wine15” at checkout. www.thebarrelroom.com/discover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wines from Saumur are delicious and on our market. Your eyes may have glazed right over them with all the bubbles out there. Let's get to know the uniqueness of the wines of Saumur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beaujolais is Burgundy's southern neighbor with its own personality. A region developed around a grape that had been eradicated from the Duchy of Burgundy. Today This region is going through a revival on our market so let's get to know Bojo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These two neighboring towns are said to have the purest expression of Sauvignon Blanc. Let's get to know them and throw down a little history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're diving back into France over the next six episodes starting with Muscadet. A wine region with a unique history, a unique mane, and even more unique wine. They are very prominent on our market and ready for some seafood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's explore the murky, mythical history of sparkling wine. In the episode, Keith did some digging and presents his sparkling wine history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know Champagne but what about all of the other great sparkling wines made in France outside that famous region. In this episode, we break down the seven regions to know that also sparkle.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It can be said that the sparkling wines of Franciacorta are Italy's answer to Champagne. And although this is only partly true the journey ended with a traditional-method wine all their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cava is Spain's answer to Champagne. But how did it becomes what it is today? In this episode, we give some background on Spain's most unique wine regions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virginia has our oldest wine history. But it's in modern times that the state found it's wine industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of Oregon wine is in its modern wine era. Rebels run north and begin what will become a lasting image. Even with a rich history, this state is just getting started. We'll break down some history and geography to get you started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we breakdown the history of the wine industry of Washington State, which was not that long ago, and understand why this state is making such great wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior Staff Writer and host of Vinepair's Cocktail College Tim McKirdy shares his favorite Wine 101 episode. Bordeaux, always a good region to brush up on. Especially when you can get it all in less than thirty minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our last installment of the Sonoma/Napa we talk with Louis M. Martini Winery's Director of Winemaking, Michael Eddy about some Napa and Martini history as well as the future of the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that we have Sonoma down pat let's deep-dive into Napa an understand what it's like getting there, being there and eating and drinking in our fine wine region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brenae takes us on a a tour of the famous Monte Rosso Vineyard and reveals the past, present and future of Sonoma wine, especially in her Moon Mountain district. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we dive deep into Sonoma and talk about what it's like being there, enjoying the wine, the food and the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we'll break down what sustainability in wine means and give some examples of organizations across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that we are all in with the Organic knowledge let's dive deep into the original organic movement, biodynamic farming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we will get down with some history and break down what it really means to be organic in the wine industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we answer some your burning wine questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two words that have similar meanings but can be confusing just to look at. They define two important parts of the sparkling wine making process so let's get to know these words and the what they mean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it when a wine is at its peak. Does it all fall apart after this mystical moment? And what happens when a bottle is at its peak? Let's break all this down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it a real word? Does it reflect the soil? Or is it just an image our brains drum up with our nose int he glass. In this episode we'll breakdown this new-ish wine term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three descriptors that can confuse that don't have too. In this episode we'll look at what, in wine, gives us the impression of Smooth/Sweet/Jammy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we will break down where the word Sommelier came from and how it became a staple position on the floors of fine dining restaurants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the price of a wine define the quality inside the bottle? Well, it's complicated. In this episode we break down the many factors involved in pricing wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Episode we break down the history, science and value of box wine. Where did this extremely popular packaging come from? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get rid of the anxiety of reading, understanding, navigating and ordering from a wine list. In this episode we go over some tips top make your wine list/restaurant experience 100% fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wine shop jitters be gone! In this Episode Keith will help you shake off the anxiety of buying wine with some solid tips to help you own your retail wine experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We finish our American Wine History series looking at the wine industry from Prohibition to modern day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the Eastern territories struggled to grow vines and make wine it was a different story out west. In part two of our American Wine History series we follow the Spanish to the New World and the settlers on the Santa Fe Trail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season three! Let's start the season with a series! This is the first episode of a three part series on the history of wine in the US. In this episode we dive right into how it all started. Was it in the east or the west? Well, it's complicated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.