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 581: Wes Hagen - Santa Barbara Expert & Native9 Wines Brand Ambassador
You will get no better primer on Santa Barbara wine country than in the show. Wes Hagen comes on to school us on his region. Ask anyone in Santa Barbara wine about Wes Hagen and they'll tell you he...Show More
5) Ep 580: The Grape Miniseries (refresh) -- Tempranillo
It’s been 13 years since I’ve done a grape miniseries on Tempranillo, so it was high time! This grape has come a long way in a decade +, proving that it has more nuance, terroir driven finesse, and ve...Show More
6) Ep 579: The Greats of Bordeaux - Moulis with Listrac
This week I finish up the communal appellations of the Médoc for our "Greats of Bordeaux" series with Moulis! Map: Wines of the Médoc Although the communes of Moulis and Listrac are often seen a...Show More
7) Ep 578: The Greats - Chianti Classico
This week I return to The Greats series in which I explore the greatest wines in the world and how they became such big deals. Photo: Vineyards in Chianti Classico. Credit: Unsplash Chianti Clas...Show More
8) Ep 577: South Africa Overview - The Refresh
This week’s show is on South Africa, a much more historic region than many realize, it has been making wine for more than 350 years. Although considered a 'New World' wine region, winemaking and ethos...Show More
9) Encore of Ep 448: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Terroir with Dr. Kevin Pogue, PhD
In this ENCORE presentation, Dr. Kevin Pogue, PhD, professor and geologist educates us on terroir. This podcast is like taking a terroir class: it debunks so many things that people spout in reference...Show More
10) Ep 576: The Greats of Bordeaux Saint Estèphe
Saint Estèphe is the northernmost of the six communal appellations of the Médoc. 50 kilometers/30 miles north of the city of Bordeaux, this red wine only appellation borders Pauillac to the south and ...Show More