Wines: Monique 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Revelation Pinot Noir, & Corvelia Cabernet SauvignonBy popular demand, we are exploring Trader Joe&apos;s wines in this two part series. For our first installment, we&apos;re tasting 3 of Trader Joe&apos;s most popular wines that are priced $10 or less.Each of the wines selected for this ep can be found on many lists of Trader&apos;s Joes Best Wines. So much so that we had to try them! In addition, we give information on how Trader Joe&apos;s selects and features their wines as well as some growing information on the value regions in which the grapes for these wines were grown.For any value wine enthusiast, this is a GREAT episode full of information! BONUS content = food pairings for each of the wines featured. Listen before making your next trip to Trader Joe&apos;s!Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

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Wines To Find, Ep 92: Trader Joe's Wines, Pt 1. Highly Rated $10 and Under Wines

Wines: SmartVine White, Rosé and MalbecGuest: Christine Fitzgerald, Creator SmartVine WinesWe are joined by Christine Fitzgerald, owner & founder of SmartVine Wines. Christine is a dietitian who was on the hunt for a wine she could suggest to clients in response to one of the  most common questions they asked: what wine goes with my diet?Christine solved that dilemma by creating SmartVine & she joined us for a MASTERCLASS discussion on why and how wine impacts our bodies (both positively and negatively), why she INSISTED on an ingredients label, and more.It&apos;s estimated that women will consume on average 130 pounds of sugar in a year - for many, much of that from wine. As a nutritionist, Christine was determined to offer a wine for her clients that could keep them on track with her suggested serving of daily sugar - that&apos;s why SmartVine Wines contain only 1 gram of sugar per bottle.Beyond the sugar issue, elements of some wines are truly harmful due to toxins used in the grape growing and winemaking process. Listen to learn what to look for, how to avoid those harmful ingredients and more.This episode is so jam-packed with valuable information, you will want to listen again and again to take it all in!Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

Wines To Find, Ep 91: What Wine Goes With My Diet w/SmartVine Wines

Wines: Radley & Finch Chenin Blanc & Chateau Tour D&apos;Auron Bordeaux SupérieurWelcome to Fall, Y&apos;all!! In this episode, we talk about two wines that are on the MOVE - to shopping shelves near you!At the beginning of any new decade, change in  trends  is inevitable. In 2021, that change is in  full swing across many industries, including wine. Those changes have been compounded by 2020 harvest issues (CA and Australian wildfires, etc) and Covid-caused supply chain woes. With all this fluctuation, we are forecasting these two varietals  - Chenin Blanc and Merlot (specifically, Bordeaux based) - will be featured more and more on shopping shelves this fall. Listen as we re-visit our conversation with fourth generation wine industry insiders, Angelina and Alecia Mondavi, as they discuss their delight at being able to source Chenin Blanc grapes to harken back and honor their grandfather, Peter Mondavi, who pioneered Chenin Blanc&apos;s heyday mid-(last)-century  as well as our conversations with Renée Sferrazza and Bruce Prothro of Prothro Wines discussing  Merlot&apos;s "bad rap" from the movie Sideways. Despite the early aughts diss,  Merlot packs a supple, velvety flavor punch that compliments many a fall meal. Listen today for tips on the best value regions, food pairings and more on these two crowd-pleasing varietals that are perfect for you fall gatherings.Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

Wines To Find, Ep 90: 2021 Fall Wine Trends

Wines: Enijigi Grasévina and Tikves VranecTo kick off Season 7, we wander off the beaten path to explore some Ancient World Wines.As we venture further down the path of wine exploration, we have been on the hunt for wines that are a bit out of the ordinary. As we sip on a Grasévina from Croatia and a Vranec from Macedonia, we discuss what wines are considered "Ancient World" wines and why.The Grasévina was highly recommended as an excellent wine for anyone but it piqued our interest due to its place of origin. Both Croatia and Macedonia have historical roots in wine making that date beyond Western Civilization. Listen today to join us on our Ancient World Wine Adventure!Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

Wines To Find, Ep 89: Ancient World Wines

Wines: Domaine La Bouysse Cyprius & La Croix Gratiot Picpoul de PinetGuests: Carol Bailey and Steve MedwellHave you ever dreamed of retiring to the South of France? Well, this week&apos;s guests did just that. Only, they FAILED retirement terribly! Once established in their retirement home in France, Carol and Steve continued their lifelong love affair with food and wine by immersing themselves in the local food and wine scene. They quickly fell in love with the wines from the new home, the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. Being the two type A individuals they are (retired attorney and surgeon), OF COURSE they HAD to take their discovery of the wines of the region to the next level by sharing them with everyone back home in America.They set to work establishing an import / distribution / retail network of their own, called Princess and Bear. Spending six months in France each year, they scour the countryside searching for small batch, authentic wines and winemakers that represent the region they love and bring them home to America to sell in their Tasting Room / Retail shop and online.How many people do you know create a multi-tiered business model spanning two continents - IN RETIREMENT? Not many, if at all! Listen today to hear about Carol and Steve&apos;s life full of wine and fun and to learn about the fabulous French wines they curate and offer for sale.Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

Wines To Find, Ep 88: Princess & Bear Wines

Wines: Fogleson Vineyard 2020 Chardonnay & 2017 Cabernet SauvignonGuest: John Taylor, Pairs With LifeWe continue our book club theme with author and  Pairs With Life podcast host, John Taylor. John Taylor is a wine marketer, author, podcaster, musician, and now, wine-brand owner. John joins us to share his multi-hyphenated story and the inspiration behind his popular book and podcast.Using his personal background  and knowledge of the wine industry to craft the fictional story of a one-hit wonder musician turned wannabe (failed) sommelier turned wannabe vineyard owner, John then used the fictional setting he created, Fogleson Vineyards, to offer private labeled wine for sale. In a masterful art imitates life, life imitates art full circle stroke of marketing genius (we DID mention his first hyphen is MARKETER, didn&apos;t we?), John has created a unique brand of his own. Listen to learn about John&apos;s own one-hit wonder from his musician days, his ten years in wine marketing, and how he fulfilled his life-long dream of being an author by using "what he knew" - which turned out to be WINE. Enjoy as fellow podcasters geek out on wine and wine stories. You will be inspired by John&apos;s creativity and infectious energy.Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

Wines To Find, Ep 87: Pairs With Life Author and Podcast Host, John Taylor

Wines: Black Girl Magic Rosé and Black Girl Magic Red BlendGuest: Kara Joseph, Author of If Wine Could TalkOur guest is sommelier turned author, Kara Joseph. Kara joins us to tell us her wine story that includes her pivot during her senior year of college to wine, a harvest internship in CA that sealed the deal and the journey to becoming a sommelier.During Covid, she sat down and documented her journey as well as responses to the most common questions she receives about wine as a sommelier/wine communicator.  The book, called IF WINE COULD TALK, will be available this month.To pair our "book club", we selected the Black Girl Magic Rosé and Red Blend, which we drank in our LOLITA painted glasses. LOLITA&apos;s line of painted glasses make the PERFECT HOSTESS GIFT.Join our GIRLS NIGHT OUT conversation by listening today!Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

Wines To Find, Ep 86: Girls Night Out Wines & Author Kara Joseph

Wines: Bella Union 2019 Sauvignon Blanc and 2017 Cabernet SauvignonGuest: Brooke Bobyak, Winemaker, Bella UnionWe are joined by Brooke Bobyak, the winemaker for Bella Union. Bella Union is one of the labels under Far Niente Wine Estates. With well known labels such as Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel and En Route, the wines under the Far Niente umbrella are some of the most well recognized from California&apos;s wine country.Founded in 2012, Bella Union was established with the focus of making blended Cabernet Sauvignon beginning with grapes grown on their 25 acre vineyard in Rutherford.Bella Union is an affordable, accessible wine (found at many retailers across the nation) that represents some of the best Napa Valley has to offer. Brooke&apos;s story of making wine has taken her all over the world. It began in France with a summer winemaking course, after that she quickly changed her major at UC Davis and she began the journey that led her to being Bella Union&apos;s Winemaker.  We always love the opportunity to speak directly to  winemakers to hear  their personal journey of a winemaker as well as the process involved in making wine. This episode is both fun and informative, listen to join the journey!Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

Wines To Find, Ep 85: Bella Union Winemaker Brooke Bobyak

Wines: Leitz Eins Zwei Drei, Leitz Rheingau Riesling, Leitz Rüdesheimer MagdalenenkreuzGuest: Doug Aylard, Owner of Vino GarageRiesling can be a complicated grape. "Much maligned" as our guest, Vino Garage owner, Doug Aylard very aptly states in this episode. While it is thought by some to simply be a sweet wine to avoid, it is enthusiastically embraced by many somms as one of the most food friendly, versatile - and, yes, complex! - wines.We knew we wanted another voice when we decided to tackle Riesling (someone who could pronounce some of those terms!) so we invited Doug to join us. With the goal of showing the three different sweet/dryness levels that can be found in Riesling, Doug selected these wines.Listen as we taste through and discuss how/why Riesling has so many different sweetness levels, and where in the world, other than simply Germany, the best Riesling is produced.If you&apos;ve ever been a Riesling doubter - this is a MUST LISTEN to learn how and why so many wine experts enthusiastically embrace Riesling. This episode takes our "How to Make the Most of Your Wine Store Visit" concept to a whole new level (anyone else ever take the store owner home with you for a podcast interview?!?). Listen Today!Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/********************************************Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

Wines To Find, Ep 84: All Things Riesling Featuring the 3 Dryness/Sweet Levels

Wines: Archer Roose Prosecco, Rosé and Sauvignon BlancGuests: Marian Leitner Waldman and Alicia Towns FrankenWe are joined by Archer Roose&apos;s owner and founder, Marian Leitner Waldman, and VP of Wine Portfolio, Alicia Towns Franken, to discuss Archer Roose canned wines.Acher Roose offers ethically sourced wines from producers around the world. Their focus is to provide high quality, eco-friendly, minimal intervention wines. Offering them in cans serves many purposes including smaller portion sizes perfect for that mid-week meal, ease of recycling, ease of transport.Marian and Alicia share the origin story of Archer Roose, their commitment to featuring minimal intervention wines made by small producers, how they source their wines and why  bringing a sense of place, sustainability and respect for the environment is at the heart of their company.We enjoyed learning about this eco-conscious wine company. Listen to hear our ratings of these wines and why canned wines could fit  your  lifestyle.Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/********************************************Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

Wines To Find, Ep 83: Archer Roose Eco-friendly, Ethically Sourced Canned Wines

Wines: Cara Vaglio 2019 Malvasia and Cuneaz Nadir Vallée d&apos;Aoste Red BlendGuest: David LynchDavid is a sommelier and wine writer. He&apos;s contributed to many publications such as Wine & Spirits Magazine, GQ and Food & Wine. He is the author of the award winning book Vino Italiano and the co-author of The Wine Snob’s Dictionary. He is currently the editorial director for SommSelect.David’s book Vino Italiano is considered one of the most authoritative views into the world of Italian wine and we were thrilled to have him on to talk about Italian wines: regions of note, tips and tricks on sourcing and buying Italian wines and how to find good values.For anyone intimidated by the volume and expanse of Italian wines or the enthusiast who&apos;s already bought in to how good they can be, this episode is a great beginning or refresher. Listen today!Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/********************************************Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

Wines To Find, Ep 82: Italian Wine Expert David Lynch

Wines: 7 Cellars Farm Collection 2020 Chardonnay and 2017 Domaine des Préauds    Pouilly-FuisseGuests: Ryan Prichard, Winemaker - Three Sticks Wines and Paul Doroussay of Pierre Clos ImportsDid you know when we first started Wines To Find, Chardonnay was not a go-to variety for either of us? For one of us, the heavy oak that was characteristic of many of the offerings was a major turn-off, for the other,  they never really rocked her world so it wasn&apos;t worth the wine dollars and calories to continue to try them.Through our journey of expanding our palate and wine knowledge, we have learned so much about the wine-making process and growing regions for this wildly popular grape varietal, that we both now know what regions and techniques are preferable for our own specific tastes so that we will enjoy our  purchases of Chardonnay going forward. So we&apos;re sharing what we have learned in this episode!We share portions of previous interviews that explain the differences between French-grown Chardonnay grapes and their wines versus those from California and areas of both growing regions that not only produce great wines, but are known as VALUE REGIONS.Hear from Three Sticks winemaker, Ryan Prichard, who was awarded the 2020 San Francisco Magazine&apos;s Rising Star Winemaker of the Year and, more importantly to us, the guy who made the first Chardonnay to receive a 5 CORK rating from Sandy.Listen today for tips and tricks on picking a great Chardonnay!Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/********************************************Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

Wines To Find, Ep 81: Choosing Chardonnay

Guest: Mike Rantissi of Mimosa RoyaleWines: Castello Del Poggio and Mimosa Royale&apos;s Canned MimosasWe are celebrating summer with all things sparkling! We share some history on toasts as we launch our #wtfpodtoast challenge while tasting the Castello Del Poggio Prosecco. Listen to learn why and how saying words of appreciation honoring an event or person before taking a drink came to be known as a "toast".Since canned wines are all the craze this summer, we stepped it up a notch by having the founder of Mimosa Royale join us. Learn how a friendly "bone of contention" amongst two spouses led to this fantastic product as we taste through all the flavors Mimosa Royale has to offer.Full of fun facts and tasty wines, this episode will have your small talk bank stocked and ready for those late summer gatherings.Use Mimosa20 to get 20% off.Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/********************************************Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

Wines To Find, Ep 80: History of Toasts, Canned Mimosas & More!

Guests: Donna Paitchel & David Shuster, Curated Wines And CellarsWines: 2018 Jermann Pinot Grigio and 2016 Avignonnesi Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoWe are joined by Donna Paitchel and David Shuster of Curated Wines and Cellars to learn about their careers in large event planning for major sporting events such as the Olympics, World Cup, PGA Masters Tournaments, Super Bowl and more.Donna and David pivoted from major event planning during Covid to focus on their private cellar clients. In this episode, we taste two wines they recommended while they share their stories & wine knowledge by answering our MANY questions such as what crowd pleasing wines are must haves for large events to what percentage of your private wine stash should be "drink now" vs "hold".  Wondering what&apos;s the latest "cult" wine, who are the top producers in any wine region or what wine you should have for that Tuesday take-out night? Donna and David have got you covered!Whether you&apos;re building out your private cellar, dreaming of how "the other half lives" or just want to hear about  some value wines, this ep covers the gamut. Grab a glass and listen today!Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/********************************************Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

Wines To Find, Ep 79: Private Cellars and Large Event Crowd Pleasers

Guest: South Carolina State Representative, District 89, Micah CaskeyWines: 2020 Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Gallo Family Chardonnay, 2015 Dept 66 GrenacheWe are joined by S.C. State Representative, Micah Caskey, to discuss the changes made to South Carolina&apos;s alcohol licensing regulations as part of the deal that landed what will be the East Coast hub of one of the most well known and largest winemakers in the United States.The majority of Gallo&apos;s sales are on the Eastern Coast of the United States. To streamline bottling and distribution operations, they determined an East Coast location was needed. Listen to learn how South Carolina had the competitive advantage over other areas of consideration and what changes to South Carolina State law were needed to finalize the deal.As we taste and rate 3 of their wines, learn about the history of Gallo&apos;s worldwide wine empire, the quirks of South Carolina&apos;s rules regarding alcohol consumption and distribution as well as why some may have opposed the changes. A fun and informative episode for anyone that loves wine, history and politics!*****************************************************************************Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/********************************************Last Bottle:Use this link to get $10 off your first purchase at Last Bottlehttps://www.lastbottlewines.com/invite/69ca77776720dff22ac0.htmlWine Spies:Use this link to get $10 off your first purchase at Wine Spies. www.winespies.com/invites/JoSCw95jDry Farm Wine: Use this link to get an extra bottle of wine for a PENNY, http://dryfarmwines.com/winestofind.SOMM Blinders Gamehttps://bit.ly/3jiyrQIUse Code: WTF20 to get 20% off******************************************************Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

Wines To Find, Ep 78: Gallo Sets Up Shop in South Carolina

Sisters, Sandy & Michelle, are on a mission to try two new wines per week while sharing helpful hints as well as tips and tricks to wine tasting and selection. Periodic guests spanning the spectrum of the wine world, from the hobbyist to the wine insider will bring an additional perspective by sharing their wine stories as well as their interpretation of the wine tasted. Each episode uses the Wines To Find simple method of curating wines. Taste along with us and share your thoughts on whether or not the wines featured are Wines To Find

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