Somm Women Talk Wine (Kristi Mayfield and Charisse Henry)
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| 28 May 2023 | Somm Women Talk Wine Intro | 00:00:34 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Friends and fellow wine “passionistas”, Charisse Henry and Kristi Mayfield, talk all things wine on Somm Women Talk Wine. Having shared paths in wine certification (Intro CMS and WSET2), but different passions around wine creates a fun, entertaining and educational show. Kristi’s passion for all things nerdy from vineyard to bottle, coupled with Charisse’s extensive experience in the service industry is a match made in wine heaven! We’ll not only share facts and information, but we’ll give you the back story on what this means to you and how you can use it to create your own fantastic wine experiences. Both wine lovers share their passion for “Wine Education for the Rest of Us” in the certification course DOMSOM at https://domsom.us. Kristi’s nerdy wine adventures can be followed at https://kristiwinenerd.com. Subscribe, like, share and comment while joining the fun as two wine loving Somms talk wine. Cheers! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 21 Jun 2023 | Wine Scores Debunked | 00:39:25 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Join Charisse and Kristi as they debunk wine scores. From the 1855 Bordeaux classification to modern day wine ratings by fellow podcasters, two Somms review the ins and outs of scores and what this means to you as a wine enthusiast. Never a dull moment with these friends and their ability to translate elevated wine knowledge into nerdy wine tips and savvy wine tricks. Don’t miss the “Find of the Day” and judge for yourself whether our highlighted “Find” should find its way into your wine bar asap! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | Who Are These Wine Talking Women? | 00:33:04 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! For Somm Women Talk Wine’s (SWTW) introductory podcast, get to know Charisse Henry, the “street smarts service guru” of the equation, and Kristi Mayfield, the “nerd” in the mix. How did a career aerospace and defense leader and a service professional come together? WINE! Of course! Sharing their passion and pursuing certifications together are just a few of the ways these two Somms put their differing approaches to all things wine together for a fun, yet informative podcast. Considering how you can become more wine savvy? One of the passions Charisse and Kristi share is wine education for everyone and they took this passion and created DOMSOM “wine education for the rest of us”! With bi-weekly adventures, we know you’ll fall in love with our podcast and us! Cheers! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | Women in Wine | 00:52:57 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! As two women in the wine industry, what better topic for us to tackle than “Women in Wine”?! Special guests include Lindsey Koch and Benedicte Rhyne who share their passion for wine and how they embraced their natural female skills and talents to make their way in the traditionally male oriented world of wine. Show Sponsors: Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | Wine and Fashion | 00:44:02 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Chanel, Salvatore Ferragamo. Tiffany & Co., Tag Heuer, Hublot. Fenty Beauty (Rihanna), Benefit Cosmetics, Givency Parfums. Wine. Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | Summer Whites You’ve Likely Never Tried | 00:52:54 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Summer, summer, summer. Long days, vacations, staycations, friends, family and fun. Hot days and warm nights call for a style change in your go-to wines. Rosés and whites reign supreme. We’re totally on board, but this summer, we’re pouring a few new white wines into our glass and bringing you along for the ride! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | What Exactly is a Bubble Girl? | 01:02:52 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! If you know Charisse, you know she’s a bubble girl through and through! We’re not sure she’s ever met a bubble she didn’t like! Her passion has definitely rubbed off on Kristi and what better way to let two bubble girls have fun than to cover all things sparkling! But are all bubbles created equal? Not at all! There are many ways to put those tiny little bubbles of joy into a bottle and we’re breaking it down for you in this episode! We couldn’t do a wine podcast without wine and this episode’s pick is a Sparkling Wine from Hilmy Cellars in the Texas Hill Country. Made in the Forced Carbonation method from Semillon and Orange Muscat, this gorgeous wine was brought to us by our sponsor, Texas Wine Club! Thank you Hilmy Cellars for introducing these two bubble girls to a new fave! Show Sponsors: Don’t forget to FOLLOW, LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE and let us know any topics you’d like us to cover!
A special theme song shout out to our musician, the late, great, Paul Gray with his Swinging Shepard! Check out Kristi’s blog for further wine adventures! KristiWineNerd.com and make sure to follow on insta at @charissehenryftw and @kristiwinenerd Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | Rosé, Yes way, no way? | 00:37:14 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Not every pink wine is treated equally. Not every pink wine is actually a Rosé. From the palest ballet pink to the most raucous fuchsia, rosé comes in many styles and colors. There are also many different ways to make a Rosé. Confused yet? Listen in as Charisse and Kristi break down Rosé wine making techniques and the difference you’ll get in your glass. Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | Unconventional Lesson in Food and Wine Pairing Part 2 | 00:36:11 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Hello and welcome to Part 2 of our Food and Wine Pairing episodes! Charisse and Kristi continue to explore food and wine pairings in an unconventional way. Leveraging training methods from wine certification experts, we break down a few pairing myths and explore three wines against the 5 flavors your tongue identifies - salty, sweet, bitter, sour and umami. Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Unconventional Lesson in Food and Wine Pairing Part 1 | 00:27:51 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Hello fellow wine lovers! Join Charisse and Kristi as we explore food and wine pairings in an unconventional way. Leveraging training methods from wine certification experts, we break down a few pairing myths and explore three wines against the 5 flavors your tongue identifies - salty, sweet, bitter, sour and umami. Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | Winemaking Vessels: Are they all created equal? | 00:51:10 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! We used to think all wine was made in Stainless Steel tanks or oak barrels. Wrong! Wine can be fermented in 7 primary vessels. Yes, stainless steel tanks and oak barrels are two, however, clay amphora, demijohns, wood tanks, plastic tanks / buckets and concrete (yes concrete!) vessels round out the other prominent ones! Why are there so many different options? Tune in and you'll find out the pros and cons of each vessel are for the winemaker. And, what each may deliver to you as a wine lover! Special guest, Peter Hemsted from St. Croix Vineyards! He's the mad scientist of all things related to wine varietals and lets us in on a little secret as to how St. Croix uses winemaking vessels. Don't forget to FOLLOW, LIKE, SHARE and COMMENT! We would love to cover your suggested wine related topic in an upcoming episode! Thanks as well to our sponsors: Texas Wine Club and The Magnolia Wine Bar We couldn't do this without you! PS: Want to help us continue bringing you great content? Become a sponsor on our Patreon page! Special sponsor only content is getting rave reviews! And don't forget to follow us on Instagram too! Cheers! Charisse & Kristi For more insight on concrete vessels, check out Kristi’s blog post! https://kristiwinenerd.com/i-love-concrete-is-that-weird/ Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | Russell Bevan: Winemaking | 00:53:49 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! In the middle o the harvest shuffle, we were thrilled to have a chat with Russell! Russell Bevan that is. Winemaker for Bevan Cellars, PerUs, Adversity and many more, Russell is known for signature styles within each brand. And not just any wine, 100+ wines are nothing new to this winemaker having scored around 30 so far in his career. As our series on all of the influences of winemaking from vineyard to bottle, Charisse and Kristi get first hand insights on a host of decisions made in the process. Join the fun and learn from one of the greats as Somm Women Talk Wine hosts and Russell Bevan talk winemaking and a little football banter along the way. Special thanks, as always, to our show hosts The Texas Wine Club and The Magnolia Wine Bar. Cheers! Charisse & Kristi Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | Dirt: How terroir, specifically soil, impacts wine | 00:50:56 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Let’s get down and dirty and talk about terroir, in particular soil. Terroir is a word tossed around flippantly in the wine world without much explanation. Simply put, it is a reference to the “sense of place” where grapevines grow. This can include location, weather, altitude, rainfall, fog, proximity to water, angle to the sun or aspect, and many other elements, including soil. Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | Weston Eidson: A Live Chat With the Winemaker and His “Vertical” | 01:03:54 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Live from The Magnolia Wine Bar! SWTW’s first live event was a smashing hit and this episode has 2 parts - our pregame interview with Weston Eidson and snippets of our live discussion with audience participation - in the wine tasting of course! We’ll apologize in advance for the background noise!
Never fear, we had the perfect solution! 2020 Montagu Pinot Noir, 2021 and 2022 Silver Ghost Cabs! Not the typical vertical, but the wines led us down a fabulous path of exploration! Stay tuned for a fun filled, informative chat followed by a whole lot of wine chatter! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | Wine Lists: An Exploration in the Curation of Wine Lists! | 00:59:33 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Wine lists are an integral part of a great dining experience. Some people (Kristi being a guilty party) choose restaurants specifically by the wines on their list. But how wine lists are built and curate takes special attention, focus, care and selectivity. Ever wonder what goes into building them? Then this is your episode! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | Winter Whites: Cooler Weather Isn’t Just for Reds! | 00:49:55 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Cooler weather isn’t just for red wines. Join Charisse and Kristi as we explore white wines perfect for all of your winter dinners, events and celebrations! What makes a white wine winter delicious? Tune in to learn stylistic differences, new varietals and tips and tricks to put white wines on your winter table. Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | Top 2023 Episode! Recap of Summer Whites You’ve Likely Never Tried | 00:53:16 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Happy New Year from Somm Women Talk Wine! 2023 was an amazing launch year and Charisse and Kristi could not be more thankful for every single person who has listened, downloaded, liked and most importantly shared our podcast with fellow wine lovers! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | Wine Travel: How to make the most of your wine experiences | 00:53:03 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Happy 2024! Thank you for your support and encouragement during our launch year! We’re so excited to start the new year off with a deep dive into WINE TRAVEL! Join us as we discuss how to prepare everything from where to go, what to do in advance and how to ensure your experience meets your wine travel goals! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | Wine Myths: Debunking and Demystifying Age Old Myths About Wine | 00:46:04 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! From decanting to aging. From quality to color. From pairings to pourings. Charisse and Kristi tackle some of the top myths and misconceptions around wine! In the wine world where tradition has driven many of our consumption and selection decisions, it’s a whole new world out there! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | NZ Chardonnay: No Longer the Second White Wine of New Zealand | 01:05:07 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! For most wine drinkers, Sauvignon Blanc is THE white wine of New Zealand. We're here to debunk yet another myth and challenge you to think about NZ Chardonnay! From the focus of organic / biodynamic / regenerative farming to low intervention winemaking, winemakers let the chameleon varietal shine. The land, the climate, even within the same vineyard is creating amazingly different expressions of Chardonnay and we're super excited to share them with you!
While many of NZ's Chardonnay wines don't make it to the export market, we highly encourage you to seek Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | ABC’s of WINE TERMS: From A to Z, Wine Terms Defined | 00:59:38 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Do you get confused with wine terms? What does flabby really even mean when it comes to wine? Fear no more! Charisse and Kristi tackle the definitions of many often used wine terms and break them down into simple, easily understandable meanings for you! From Awkward to Zippy (well, we actually forgot that one!), you’ll get a dictionary full of useful terms to help your wine journey make more sense! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | James Beard: SWTW Covers the Colonial Culinary Classic in Ft Worth | 01:01:38 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! What better way to celebrate the culinary and beverage geniouses of Fort Worth, TX than to partner with the James Beard Foundation? We think there is nothing better and Charisse and Kristi were honored to serve as podcast sponsors for the event held at Colonial Country Club on March 4. With microphones in hand, the two took to task catching chefs and vendors before the kickoff of the 1.5 hour cocktail party. The entire list of participants and sponsors can be found on the Colonial Culinary Classic website, but here is are the interviewees for this episode!
A special shout out to Chef Amy McNutt of Maiden, Spiral Diner, and Dreamboat Donuts & Scoops for representing the Vegan community so well! We'll get her on an upcoming podcast for sure! There are many other chefs and vendors well deserving of a shout out - y'all did amazing! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 27 Mar 2024 | Regenerative @ Greystone: Regenerative farming drives the way Greystone makes amazing NZ wine! | 00:37:41 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! So many buzzwords fly around sustainability, organics, biodynamics and renenerative wine viticulture and viniculture it's impossible to make sense of it all. What better way to break it all down than to hear from the expert team at Greystone in Wiapara, Canterbury, New Zealand? Stephen McGowan, Sales and Marketing Director, give an insiders tour from the land to a Birdseye view of the property and explains how regenerative principles drive amazingly good wines. And, most importantly, allow the team to leave the land better than they found it. Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | Spirituality: At Wet Jacket Wines, There is a Spiritual Bond With Land, Sea and Wine | 00:59:01 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! What possibly could Captain Cook‘s exploration of the Fiordland of New Zealand’s South Island and world class wine have in common? Greg Hay, Wet Jacket Wine’s own Captain, leads the team toward a vision of precision, exploration and legacy. Hay founded several of Central Otago’s renowned wineries (Chard Farm and Peregrine). With Wet Jacket, he set out to do something more visionary to fulfill a spirituality in his quest to link land and sea. Wet Jacket’s lineup breaks the stigma of New Zealand = Sauvignon Blanc. For those who have the opportunity to explore, seeing the breadth of gorgeous whites and legendary Pinot Noir in the Central Otago area brings a completely different perspective. Pinot Gris from the Wet Jacket and Puntangi labels delivers depth and complexity with floral and crisp fruits. Way beyond a porch pounding PG, these wines deserve contemplation to unravel their layers. Our exploration of Wet Jacket’s wines extends across a wide array of aromatic whites, legendary varietals such as Chardonnay and Syrah. We delve into the Central Otago expression of Pinot Noir, but not without multiple layers of Captain Hay’s magician-like touch. There is a personal feel to what the wines deliver. The legacy, and the vision of what has transpired since Wet Jacket’s inception less than a decade ago is nothing less than well rooted in something ethereal, from the cosmos. It’s almost like the wines become part of you in telling their story. Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | Moret Brealynn: An Interview with the Queen of California Pinot Noir | 00:56:59 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! A Cali girl through and through, Morét Brealynn, has done it all when it comes to wine. From tasting room host to marketeer. From event planner to any odd task she could get involving grapes. Her passion and experience from some of the top wineries in Napa and Sonoma (you’ll have to listen to learn which ones!) gave her a phenomenal foundation the good ole fashioned way - OJT (on the job training). Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 08 May 2024 | Summer Red Wine: Chilled Reds are the Unexpected Wine for Summer | 00:55:48 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Temperatures are heating up and our natural instinct is to shift from red to white wine to tame the sweltering summer temperatures. SWTW takes on the task of finding the perfect chilled summer red wines perfect for every occasion! From Lambrusco to Syrah and a few in between, we hit the highlights so you, too, can pop the cork on red wine throughout the dog days of summer. Tune in for a few of our summer wine suggestions. Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 22 May 2024 | Westborn: A New California Sparkling Wine from Weston Eidson and Russell Bevan | 00:36:31 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Ever wonder what it takes to create a new California Sparkling Wine? Tune in as Somm Women Talk Wine interviews Weston Eidson and Russell Bevan, two world-renowned winemakers who partnered on Weston's vision to create magic in a bottle of bubbles. Created in the traditional method with a whole lot of patience and more blending and tasting than one can imagine, this wine is a passion project for perfection. Both Weston and Russell are familiar voices on SWTW, and we’re grateful for their continued support of our podcast. Russell previously shared his enthusiasm for his PerUs project during the height of 2023's harvest. Missed it? No worries! Listen again here: Russell Bevan: Winemaking. We also had an unforgettable live podcast with Weston, featuring his Silver Ghost and Montagu Pinot Noir. It was our first live recording, and we had a blast. Check it out: Weston Eidson: A Live Chat with the Winemaker and His "Vertical". We can’t wait to get our hands on a bottle of Westborn, but until then, we’re thrilled to share the story behind this exceptional sparkling wine from two of the industry’s most respected winemakers. What’s a Somm Women Talk Wine episode without a WINE FIND? This time, we’re highlighting COLORED WINE GLASSES! Whether you opt for the luxurious Estelle or the cute, fun, and affordable options by TOSSWARE on Amazon, you're sure to elevate your table setting. Cheers to the debut of a fabulous California Sparkling Wine – Westborn! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 22 May 2024 | White Italian Wines: Exploring Lesser-Known Varieties with Chris Keel | 00:45:06 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! In this exciting episode of Somm Women Talk Wine, we are honored to have Chris Keel, the owner of Put A Cork In It, a favorite Fort Worth wine shop, and a Vinitaly Ambassador, as our guest. Join us as we deep dive the world of lesser-known white Italian wines, revealing the hidden gems that make Italy the "go to" location for wine enthusiasts. While Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc often steal the spotlight, Italy's diverse wine regions offer a plethora of unique white wines that deserve way more attention than they receive. Chris Keel, with his deep expertise in Italian wines, takes us through a curated selection from regions from the north in Piedmont, Alto Adige, and Venezia Giulia, south to La Marche and Campagnia. Chris kicks off our exploration with Gavi from Piedmont made with the Cortese grape, and we deep dive into the aromatic Soave from Veneto crafted from Garganega. While we don't specifically cover it, we highly recommend your wine exploration can continue into Venezia Giulia, discovering the unique characteristics of grapes that thrive in this picturesque region. Moving further south to Lazio, near Rome, Chris educates on how the region's unique terroir influences its distinctive white wines including Grechetto and Trebbiano. This region is increasing its focus on natural wine, a growing movement that emphasizes organic and sustainable winemaking practices, offering wine lovers an authentic and unadulterated tasting experience. While we don't touch on them, we cannot forget the classic red wines like Chianti (Sangiovese), Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, as well as the effervescent joy of sparkling wine. But stop in and visit Chris. He'll provide valuable tips on selecting great wines at an affordable price, making the world of Italian wines accessible to everyone. Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or a curious novice, this episode is packed with recommendations to enhance your wine journey. So, pour yourself a glass of your favorite Italian white wine, sit back, and join us on Somm Women Talk Wine as we uncover the rich tapestry of Italy's lesser-known white wines. Let Chris Keel's passion and expertise guide you through this delightful exploration, and get ready to discover new favorites that will elevate your wine-tasting experience. Cheers to the vibrant world of Italian white wines! Tune in now and read on for a deep dive into the captivating stories and flavors that make Italy's white wines truly exceptional. Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | WE ARE ONE! When Wine Podcasts Celebrate One Year on the Air! | 00:46:24 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! When wine podcasts turn one year old, their hosts celebrate like normal people would! Somm Women Talk Wine podcast hosts Charisse and Kristi take time in this episode to reminisce about the wine regions, wine tastings, wine industry interviews, and all of the other wine world topics from favorites to those most challenging. What else would a sommelier cover on a wine show? The wines from Napa Valley to the rare tinturier wines of Minnesota, SWTW is truly meant for the wine lover in all of us. But not in the formal, fancy way. Episodes of SWTW are fun, down to earth and nerdy all wrapped into the perfect wine enthusiast podcast! Join us for our one-year birthday, anniversary, or whatever you want to call it! We're celebrating the milestone over a bottle of Charisse's "ah ha" moment wine - Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc. But not any bottle, a special bottle all the way from New Zealand, the Te Koko 2021 Sauv Blanc! Our favorite of all the points we cover is always our Wine Find. You'll have to tune into the entire episode to find out our personal favorites! Cheers to an amazing first year of Somm Women Talk Wine and to many more grapes in our glass! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 03 Jul 2024 | Te Whare Ra: Exploring Wineries in Marlborough NZ | 01:03:31 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! It's hot in Texas so what better way to beat the heat than to take a trip to visit wineries in Marlborough. New Zealand that is. The Marlborough wine region is booming and going beyond Sauvignon Blanc. Cellar doors offer tastings and tours of some of the best wines from NZ. The family estate of Te Whare Ra is our stop on today's episode just a minute drive outside of Blenheim. If you think New Zealand wine is a one-trick pony, tune in as Anna Flowerday takes us on a tour of aromatic whites from Pinot Gris to Gewurztraminer. In the cellar door overlooking Te Whare Ra's vineyards, Anna guides us through their thoughtfully curated collection of wine. We start with Rosé and finish with Pinot Noir, but the aromatic whites in between may just be the stars of the show. In addition to Te Whare Ra, we visited legendary wineries from Cloudy Bay to Mahi in the Blenheim area of the Wairau Valley. Marlborough wineries should be on your wine tours and travel wish list. And don't forget the other wine regions of New Zealand from Central Otago and Canterbury in the south to Hawke's Bay and Auckland in the north. Each winery is unique and has its own story to tell about New Zealand wine. And the food you'll find takes everything next level! Happy 4th of July and don't forget to let us know how much you're enjoying every episode by COMMENTING on your fave podcast platform! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | Lost Grapes: Creating Rare Wines from Near Extinction (Part 1: Exploring Grapes Series) | 00:50:49 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! If we asked you to name rare wines made from nearly extinct grapes, could you name any? Neither could we until we started looking beyond our local wine shop and city limit! What we discovered are entire species of wine grapes being rediscovered and replanted. They're making a comeback in vineyards from grand cru estates to small, off-the-beaten-path vineyards in the U.S. and abroad! As we kick off a three-part series on wine grapes, or grapes used to make wine, we're going back in time to explore some ancestral varietals innovative winemakers and wine brands are using for sparkling wine to still wine. We're not talking about new Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in Bordeaux. Nor are we talking about New styles of Sauvignon Blanc in Napa Valley. We're talking obscure varietals we've never seen on a wine list or in stock at any store! This week's episode takes us to TerraVox Vineyard in Kansas City Unincorporated. In other words, outside the main city with a full view of cornfields, cows, and vineyards! Here, visionary entrepreneur and museum designer, Jerry Eisterhold, is living out his dream one case at a time. With somewhere between 40 and 60 different wine varietals soaking up the sun in the south-sloping vineyards, Jerry and winemaker, Jean-Louis Horvilleur, are testing not only varieties such as Stark Star, Favorite, Cloeta, Hidalgo, Lomanto, and many other rare grapes, they also are trying different winemaking styles to make these unique grapes shine! Why, you ask? As Jerry says, if he didn't do it, who would? Inspired by the work of American horticulturist, Thomas Volnay Munsun, most famous for introducing American rootstock to European vineyards to battle Phylloxera, some saying he saved the European wine industry, Jerry is on a quest to ensure no more varieties go extinct. Jerry and the team pursued grapes from Texas, Arkansas, U.C. Davis, and beyond. Often they weren't even sure what they received was what they ordered! Tune in to hear Jerry's story and how TerraVox creating a new product from ancient, or ancestral, grapes and putting a new spin on what you'll find in your 750ml bottle! We're certain you'll plop a few bottles in your cart! Crossing the Atlantic, we're not stopping to visit the great Domaine and Chateau of France. We're not even stopping in Piedmont to pick up a few bottles of Barolo or Barbaresco. We're heading to Spain, Catalunya to be exact, to visit Familia Torres and check out their Varietat Recuperada project. That's all we're sharing! You'll have to listen in for the story! Stay tuned for Chapter 2: Hybrids and Chapter 3: Noble Grapes! These are episodes we know you don't want to miss! We're so thankful for your continued support! We'd love for you to be part of our growth by liking our episodes and commenting. More importantly, SHARING our podcast with all of your wine-loving friends! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 31 Jul 2024 | Hybrid Wine Grapes: Part 2 of Our Wine Grapes Series | 01:08:49 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! It's here! Part 2 of our Wine Grapes series! In this episode, we're going beyond European Vitis Vinifera grapes to explore hybrid varieties you may never have tried! From Vidal Blanc (aptly named after it's founder, Jean Louis Vidal), a highly planted hybrid grape in New York state, to Marechal Foch growing in Minnesota, we've got it covered! Hybrid grape varieties were created to solve problems. For example in North America, they're solving problems from cold climate hardiness in frost-prone zones, to pest resistance. However, these amazing hybrid grapes aren't always associated with wine quality. They've suffered for years as winemakers of the past tried to take traditional wine production methods and transpose them to hybrids. The result was less than positive. Hybrids aren't made from grafted vines or rootstock. These are new plants born from parents of different grape species. Vitus Vinifera varieties such as Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon are cross-pollinated with grapes from American species to birth new grape varieties such as Seyval Blanc, Baco Noir, or the red wine grape, Chambourcin. Wines from red hybrid grapes have been called foxy or funky and have languished on wine shop shelves and fewer wine lists. But these grapevines are having their moment as winemakers such as Jerry Mueller of Röbller Vineyards in Missouri and Martin Polognioli, St. Croix vineyards in Minnesota, are taking a different view and letting these unique grapes tell their own stories. Listen in as we talk red hybrids, hybrid wine and all things hybrid! You'll want to pop a cork and compare these new varieties to some of your favorites. Cheers! Charisse & Kristi Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 14 Aug 2024 | Noble Grapes: What Are they and Do They Matter? (Wine Grapes Series Part 3) | 01:06:00 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! From Lost Grapes, to Hybrid Grapes, this episode rounds out our exploration with Noble Grapes, or Noble Wine. Read on for a short snippet of what we are covering, but tune in for all the fun! So, what exactly are Noble Grapes? Well, it depends on who you ask! One camp uses the 5 traditional Bordeaux varieties as their list. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot to be exact. We're taking a different view to cover a set of noble vines across red and white wines. Regardless of the information you search on the topic, one thing remains true. No formal definition and no regulatory guidance is defining either. So, we're exploring Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Merlot for red wine. And the grape varieties of Chardonnay, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc for white wine. These varieties are revered in the wine world from Alsace, France, to Napa Valley, California. From New York State, to South Africa. Many somms and wine educators agree, this is THE list of noble grapes! What if my favorite isn't a Noble Grape? If you don't see your favorite in this list of noble grapes wine is made from, never fear! We're hitting the highlights the diversity of each grape variety for you to decide which is your favorite, or which you'd love to explore. Other international varieties can also be considered Noble in their own right. Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc, or Viognier for white wine varieties in addition to the 5 Bordeaux varieties we covered. We love the Noble Grapes and we love Noble Wines. They come in many styles, across any price, and have a vast array of required guidelines for winemaking, vineyard management, and labeling depending on where they come from. Added bonus, these grapes are some of the highest quality and most recognizable wherever you shop for wine. We're sure you've listened to all 3 episodes in this series: Lost Grapes, Hybrid Grapes, and Noble Grapes. Now get out and explore! The world of wine has so much to offer and you, our wine-loving friends, are now ready to start your next adventure! If you missed one of our previous episodes, we've got you covered: Hybrid Wine Grapes To The RescueLost Grapes: Creating Rare Wines from Near Extinction Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 28 Aug 2024 | Beyond Bottles: Exploring Alternative Packaging for Wine | 00:56:34 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Do you think bottles are the only way to package wine? We're here to change the way you think about alternative packaging for wine! Wine boxes have been around for years. There's nothing really new about the concept, but there's more to the wine pouch in a box than meets the eye. Gone are the days of cheap party wine in a box, and hello are the days of some really great wine right on your wine shop's shelf. In this episode, we take Alileo's Grillo and Syrah to task. Gold stars all around! I'd take this for a party gift any day! As for the box concept, cardboard is lighter for packaging wine than glass wine bottles, Shipping boxes filled with wine pouch bags can fill every gap in a wine shipping container. Bottles, however, result in shipping a ton of empty space even using lightweight pulp wine shippers or other environmentally friendly wine packaging. Moving beyond wine in a box, let's talk wine in a can. Not beer, but wine! More and more winemakers are taking their custom blends and prized wines and shifting away from bottles to cans. Nomadica wines are taking custom packaging to new heights. With canned wines, 3-liter boxed wines, and more, this trend-forward brand is changing the game in wine packaging. Wine bottles aren't being left behind. While at a glance, bottles may not look different, there's a trend to reduce the weight of wine bottles. We tested this ourselves and found two different bottles of bubbles were nearly 10% different in weight! Translate that to a case, a pallet, a container, and the weight savings add up quickly. Reducing the carbon footprint in the wine industry is a hot item. Lighter wine bottles are a step in the right direction. Bottle sizes play a part in the wine packaging topic. From splits to half-bottles, Jeroboam to Midas, there are numerous options beyond the traditional 750ml. We might not be able to lift or pour wine from most of them, but we're willing to give it a try! Alternate packaging for wine is no longer a symbol of cheap, low-quality wine. Plop any of these wines in gift boxes or bags with tissue paper and gift away! Your friends will thank you! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | Low Sugar Wines: How Madame Zero is changing the game in Champagne | 01:06:02 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Hidden sugar in wine may sound scary or gross, but there are winemakers with 100% focus on low sugar wine!. We host Madame Zero's source of inspiration, Mathew Massey, to share how his vision for low sugar wines, Champagne to be exact, is playing out in fabulous style. Buzz words in wine from sugar free wine, zero sugar wine, no added sugar wine are all the rage. But creating wines with an intentional focus on limiting residual sugar is inherent in the Madame Zero brand. Blanc de blanc and rosé wine with Pinot Noir sparkle and shine. Founded on the principle of delivering gorgeous Champagne with limited sugar content inspired by Matt's heath-conscious mom and sister, we know you'll want to add these sparklers to your dinner menu tonight! We know you'll enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed our time with Matt exploring the vision behind Madame Zero - CHEERS to your next favorite glass of wine! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 25 Sep 2024 | Non Alcoholic Wines: These wine alternatives are on trend and growing! | 00:40:31 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of non alcoholic wines, a rapidly growing category with impressive stats. Alcohol free, zero alcohol, alcohol removed, whatever you want to call it, these wine alternatives are claiming a regular space on wine lists at tremendous rates. Beyond grape juice, these wines have the flavors and aromas of traditional wine. But what exactly is non-alcoholic wine and should you make them part of your wine portfolio? It starts like any traditional wine, made from grapes, fermented through the sugar + yeast process to create alcohol. The magic happens when the alcohol is carefully removed, leaving all the delicious wine flavors nearly intact. We explore the three main methods: vacuum distillation, reverse osmosis, and the spinning cone technique, each with its own unique approach to preserving the essence of the wine. Non-alcoholic wines, from red wine to white wine, and rosé to sparkling wines, they are a perfect fit for many occasions, whether you're looking to cut back midweek, enjoy a brunch without the buzz, or if you're taking Ozempic and need an alternative. Tune in to learn about the process, the taste, and why non-alc wine might just be your next favorite drink! Episode Highlights:
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| 09 Oct 2024 | Cotes de Bordeaux through the eyes of Chateau Couchebout | 00:40:17 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! You may never have heard of the Cotes of Bordeaux. Great, we're here to share this amazing Bordeaux appellation and Bordeaux wine with you through our interview with Bruno Lallemand from Chateau Couchebout in the Cotes de Bourg region. Neither Left Bank nor Right Bank, Couchebout produces amazing red wines in their own Bordeaux red blend style. Cabernet, Merlot, and Malbec taking center stage while Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc are more common grape varieties in other Bordeaux Appelations. Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||
| 23 Oct 2024 | VIVÁC Winery one of New Mexico's rising stars | 00:31:25 | |
Sip, share, shape our podcast! Join us this episode on a road trip to New Mexico to visit the team at Vivác Winery. Brothers Jesse and Chris Padberg share their journey from college students and European explorers to winemakers. With an adventurous spirit and the perfect location for growing grapes, their story continues with award winning wines and a lot of fun. Cheers to the Vivác team and we cannot wait to go back for another visit. If NM is in your future travel, give Jesse and Chris a shout and we're sure they'd love to welcome you! Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration! | |||