The 3 Best Wine for Normal People Podcast Episodes
1) Ep 333: Richard Betts, Former Master Somm, Shows What Moral Fortitude REALLY Looks Like
After studying geology and gaining a BS, an MS and nearly a JD, Richard Betts discovered a love of wine. He served as the wine director at The Little Nell in Aspen from 2000 to 2008, and while there, ...Show More
2) Ep 001: Wine Varietals vs. Varieties - Which is correct?
Elizabeth and Rick discuss some confusing wine terminology and set the record straight. Show Notes: A new podcast! What’s it all about? Which term is correct? Varietal or variety (of wine) It’s all a...Show More
3) Ep 199: Cava -- Spain's Bubbly Wine
Named from the stone cellars (cavas) in which the wine is matured, Cava is Spain's premier sparkling wine but it has a lot of quirks and variations, all of which we discuss in the podcast. From unique...Show More
4) Ep 589: The Monticello AVA of Virginia- The Birthplace of American Wine
Located about 2.5-3 hours southwest of Washington DC, in the southeast of the United States, the Monticello AVA is making world class wines that you need to know about! Photo: Afton Mountain Vineyard...Show More
5) Ep 588: The Greats of Bordeaux – Pomerol
As our last in the series of the Greats of Bordeaux, I tackle Pomerol -- land of the hedonistic, silky, velvety, complex wines. The name of the game in Pomerol is terroir, and what the excellent, dedi...Show More
6) Ep 587: The Thanksgiving Show 2025 - Two-Wine Strategies to Rule the Feast
Thanksgiving is one of the most difficult meals to pair with, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try! Source: Canva This year, for one of our weekly discussion questions I asked the Patrons how ma...Show More
7) Ep 586: The Five Paths to Bubbles - The 5 Sparkling Production Methods & Styles to Try
Just in time for the holiday season, I review the five ways to get fizz in a wine (on purpose) -- and the wines that result. I discuss regions and styles of different wines in each of the three major ...Show More
8) Ep 585: Ten White Wines for Winter
At the suggestion of Patron John D., in this show I give you a list of 10 great winter whites and review each in detail! I discuss the varied styles, since most regions have multiple versions of these...Show More
9) Ep 584: The Grape Miniseries Refresh - Riesling
This time in the grape miniseries -- a refresh on one of my all time favorite grapes -- Riesling. This versatile grape has a long history of quality, and is highly misunderstood by most people. I rev...Show More
10) Ep 583: The Greats of Bordeaux - Graves and Pessac-Léognan
Lying just south of the city of Bordeaux is one of the oldest winemaking regions in the Bordeaux AOC -- Graves. Graves, along with it sub appellation of Pessac-Leognan are covered in this show as two ...Show More