Episodes

Monday Nov 06, 2023
The Merlot Dating Game; Which Merlot will you take home?
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Do you believe it is November already?! 2023 sure has flown by. We just left Merlot Month and tomorrow we wrap up the celebrations with International Merlot Day.
Join me in this light hearted episode with my buddy Nick Berube as we go through the wine dating game. I scoured the internet looking for Merlot wine reviews. I will read the reviews to Nick and he has to pick which one he’s taking home. Will he choose wisely? Please note that although we are poking fun at some wines, we will never wine guilt. Remember to drink what you like and don’t let anyone tell you a wine isn’t good. I’ll never tell you what to drink, but I’ll always share what’s in my glass.
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Monday Oct 30, 2023
Best of: Haunted Wineries
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Happy Halloween! It is my favorite holiday and my favorite time of year! So today, I am bringing you a best of episode: Haunted Wineries! So grab a glass, and cozy up by a fire and turn the lights down if you dare!
If you listen to a lot of podcasts, you know that many ask for patreon. We do not plan on doing this, but we do ask you to support the podcast by leaving a review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Finally, don’t forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with all the happenings. Slainte!
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Monday Oct 09, 2023
Merlot Me with Rutherford Hill Winery
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Happy October! You know what that means! All the pumpkin spice you can ever want but more importantly, it is #MerlotMe month! Today I am sitting down with Michael Code, winemaker for Rutherford Hill Winery winery in Rutherford, CA Rutherford Hill has been a pioneer in Merlot since its inception and they continue to honor the varietal! Rutherford Hill winery are Merlot specialists,and Michael was an ideal guest for Merlot Me!
If you listen to a lot of podcasts, you know that many ask for patreon. We do not plan on doing this, but we do ask you to support the podcast by leaving a review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Finally, don’t forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with all the happenings. Slainte!
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Monday Oct 02, 2023
Merlot - Give it a Go!
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Happy October! You know what that means! All the pumpkin spice you can ever want but more importantly, it is #MerlotMe month! Today I am sitting down with Nick Goldschmidt of Goldschmidt Vineyards. Originally from New Zealand, Nick has worked in Australia and South America, but calls his home Sonoma, California. His devotion to Merlot is epic, and I absolutely love getting geeky with him over it. I know you are going to enjoy the conversation. (Plus Nick came up with the best Merlot slogan EVER! Merlot- Give it a Go!)
If you listen to a lot of podcasts, you know that many ask for patreon. We do not plan on doing this, but we do ask you to support the podcast by leaving a review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Finally, don’t forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with all the happenings. Slainte!
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Monday Sep 25, 2023
Malbec on Winephabet Street
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, We return to Winephabet Street where the letter of the day is “M” and it stands for Malbec! Not just any Malbec, but today we are focusing on Argentine Malbec. I’m honored to have this episode sponsored by the Wines of Argentina. Special thanks to Amanda Torres of Colangelo PR who helped arranged the interview with Veronica Kathuria, Certified Specialist in Wine and Argentine Wine Specialist.
If you listen to a lot of podcasts, you know that many ask for patreon. We do not plan on doing this, but we do ask you to support the podcast by leaving a review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Finally, don’t forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with all the happenings. Slainte!
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Monday Sep 18, 2023
Are You Familiar with Carnuntum?
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I am sharing a webinar I attended on the Carnuntum wine growing region. The wines come from the area between Vienna and Slovakia. Named after the Roman military group, Carnuntum gained its DAC status in 2019. Join me as I learn about this “new to me” wine region.
If you listen to a lot of podcasts, you know that many ask for patreon. We do not plan on doing this, but we do ask you to support the podcast by leaving a review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Finally, don’t forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with all the happenings. Slainte!
Find out more about Carnuntum on their website.
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Monday Sep 11, 2023
Blend Your Wine and Take it Home !with The Blending Lab
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we return to downtown Paso Robles Wine District and I am sitting down with Magdalena and Michael Wojcik of The Blending Lab. Their business is a fun way for you to become a winemaker for a day. When you walk into their tasting room, you have the ability to sample different varietals and blend them together to make your own unique wine. You even get to take a bottle of your wine home with you to flaunt in front of your friends.
If you listen to a lot of podcasts, you know that many ask for patreon. We do not plan on doing this, but we do ask you to support the podcast by leaving a review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Finally, don’t forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with all the happenings. Slainte!
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Monday Aug 28, 2023
Crazy Woman Cellars; Chris Bennett in Downtown Wine District
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we return to downtown Paso Robles Wine District and I am in Crazy Woman Cellars talking with Chris Bennett. With a name like Crazy Woman, it can be misconstrued, but this is not a derogatory name, instead it is the complete opposite. The winery is dedicated to celebrating the countless women who changed history. If you visit Chris, you’ll notice the incredible mural and the numerous portraits of incredible women in history. You may not agree with what they stood for, but you can’t deny they were fierce.
If you listen to a lot of podcasts, you know that many ask for patreon. We do not plan on doing this, but we do ask you to support the podcast by leaving a review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Finally, don’t forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with all the happenings. Slainte!
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Monday Aug 21, 2023
Talking Rhone with Jason Haas of Tablas Creek
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I am excited to share my conversation with Jason Haas of Tablas Creek. The winery can be said to practically have put sustainable farming on the map. Between Jason’s blog, Instagram Lives, and YouTube channel, there is always something exciting to learn about wine. Through a partnership with Château de Beaucastel in the Rhone Valley, Tablas Creek is also responsible for bringing Rhone varieties to Paso Robles and beyond.
If you listen to a lot of podcasts, you know that many ask for patreon. We do not plan on doing this, but we do ask you to support the podcast by leaving a review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Finally, don’t forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with all the happenings. Slainte!
Find out more about Tablas Creek on their website.
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Monday Aug 14, 2023
Downtown Wine District: Dracaena Wines
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we return back to downtown Paso Robles and a downtown wine district episode. It’s a special one too.. As I sit down with Michael Budd of Dracaena Wines. Yep, my hubby and co-owner of our winery. Michael shares why he loves Cabernet Franc, how Dracaena Wines got its start and what is so special about having a tasting room in the downtown wine district. There also is a bit of conversation about the upcoming Downtown Vibe event happening in October.
If you listen to a lot of podcasts, you know that many ask for patreon. We do not plan on doing this, but we do ask you to support the podcast by leaving a review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Finally, don’t forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with all the happenings. Slainte!
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