Wine for Normal People

Ep 610: A History of Champagne (How Champagne Became Champagne) Part 2

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is part two (Ep 609 is Part 1)of a two-part series on the history of Champagne, which tells the story of how Champagne became Champagne! Photo: ...

Ep 609: A History of Champagne (How Champagne Became Champagne) - Part 1

10 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is part of a two-part series on the history of Champagne, which tells the story of how Champagne became Champagne!   Photo: Champagne vineyards ...

Ep 608: The Grape Miniseries -- The Barbera Refresh

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Barbera is one of Italy's most widely planted red grapes and an essential part of Piemontese wine culture. It is native to the Monferrato hills, where...

Ep 607: Wine Legends - The People Who Solved the Great French Wine Blight

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this show rather than one wine legend, I talk about a team of people who saved the wine world from The Great French Wine Blight of the 1860s – 18...

Re-release of Ep 310: Elena Walch - The Quality Revolutionary of Alto Adige, Italy

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I couldn't get a new podcast out with my travels from Alto Adige with the patrons,  but I thought it was timely I re-released this show since I was j...

Ep 606: Sally Evans, Owner of Château George7 in Fronsac Bordeaux, & Author of the Bestselling "Make the Midlife Move"

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After a career in global consulting and raising a family, Sally Evans decided to pursue a dream of owning a winery. She took WSET (Wine and Spirits Ed...

Ep 605: The Greats - The Grand Cru Whites of the Côte de Beaune, Burgundy (get to know them so you don't miss out if someone offers them to you!)

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Greats, I explore the signature styles and differences between the top white Burgundies of Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chass...

Ep 604: Six Alternatives to Expensive Wines

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This time I give you six wine regions that make very expensive wines with some ideas of less expensive bottles that you could sub in when you don't wa...

Ep 603: The Veneto Region of Italy (2026 Update)

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I haven't given an update to the Veneto region in more than a decade. With an upcoming Patron trip to the region, I think it's high time! Veneto is in...

Ep 602: Wine Legends - Émile Peynaud, The Father of Modern Enology

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is the start of a new series, suggested by Patron Keith S.! Thank you, Keith!  I'll cover people who have made a huge difference in the wine wor...

Ep 601: Pollak Vineyards – A Leader in the Monticello AVA of Virginia

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pollak Vineyards is a small family-owned winery founded in 2003 when Margo and David Pollak bought a farm west of Charlottesville, Virginia. David's e...

Ep 600: Nine Short Wine Stories -- How WFNP Listeners Got Into Wine

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

600 episodes of WFNP! I am grateful to you for listening, for reading the book, for learning with me and gracefully accepting the changes over the yea...

Rerelease and Edit of Ep 181: Laura Catena, The Leading Lady of Argentine Wine

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Women's History Month, I'm rereleasing a show with one of the most dynamic, intelligent, and all around fantastic women in wine: Laura Ca...

Ep 599: The Grape Miniseries Refresh - Malbec

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week I cover Malbec, or Côt as it's known in its native home of Southwest France. This old red grape variety has long history in France and was ...

Ep 598: The Médoc and the Haut-Médoc of Bordeaux

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week I cover the regional AOCs of Medoc and Haut-Medoc, which wraps up our exploration of the Left Bank of Bordeaux. These two areas can cover a ...

Ep 597: Lodi, California -- The Past, Present, and Future of this Historic Region

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week I cover Lodi, California, an historic wine region in the Central Valley of California that has been growing grapes since the 1850s.   Locat...

Ep 596: Back to Basics - Defining Old World & New World (and why it still matters)

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this show I go back to basics (the last time I covered this topic was in 2011 -- episode 7!!)  and discuss the differences between the terms New W...

Ep 595: Croatian Wine Revisited -- An Overview and Conversation with Patron and Listener Bevis Sydney

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This show is a refresh of Episode 371 with a new take!   In October of 2025, I visited Croatia on a scouting trip with my friend Brett from Walk & W...

Ep 594: Seb Pradal, The Sommelier Consultant Behind Apple TV's Award-Winning "Drops of God"

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven't seen the Apple TV Series "Drops of God", you must change that quickly. This is, in my opinion, the single best wine show/movie ever don...

Ep 593: Fronsac and Canon Fronsac - The Past & Future Greats of Bordeaux

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the show I discuss these two outstanding appellations that once were Greats in Bordeaux and should be once again -- these are wines we should all b...

Ep 592: The Next Frontiers of Wine Production - New heights, techniques, regions

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week I discuss the current challenges facing wine due to climate change.   I cover some strategies the industry is undertaking to address the ma...

Ep 590: Grape Mini Series - The Zinfandel Refresh

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After 14 years, I felt like it was probably time to do another show on Zinfandel! Known as America's heritage grape, the story of the quest for its Eu...

Ep 590: Back to Basics - Defining Terroir (2026 Remix)

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many, many years ago (like 15 years ago when I started the pod! ) I did a bunch of shows to define terroir. This was when there was a lot of controver...

Ep 589: The Monticello AVA of Virginia- The Birthplace of American Wine

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

Ep 588: The Greats of Bordeaux – Pomerol

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Ep 587: The Thanksgiving Show 2025 - Two-Wine Strategies to Rule the Feast

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 we...

Ep 586: The Five Paths to Bubbles - The 5 Sparkling Production Methods & Styles to Try

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 sty...

Ep 585: Ten White Wines for Winter

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Ep 584: The Grape Miniseries Refresh - Riesling

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Ep 583: The Greats of Bordeaux - Graves and Pessac-Léognan

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Re-release of Ep 306: Planeta and the Story of Modern Sicilian Wine with Alessio Planeta

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I happen to be in Sicily with a group of Patrons (this could be you if you join Patreon!).    While I was in Verona at Wine2Wine, in 2019, I had th...

Ep 582: Back to Basics – Wine Etiquette

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This time I revisit a show from long ago on Wine Etiquette. In this Back-to-Basics episode, I cover the three main places you would use etiquette - a ...

Ep 581: Wes Hagen - Santa Barbara Expert & Native9 Wines Brand Ambassador

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 580: The Grape Miniseries (refresh) -- Tempranillo

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 579: The Greats of Bordeaux - Moulis with Listrac

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I finish up the communal appellations of the Médoc for our "Greats of Bordeaux" series with Moulis!  Map: Wines of the Médoc     Altho...

Ep 578: The Greats - Chianti Classico

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 577: The Wines of South Africa - Refresh

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 consider...

Encore of Ep 448: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Terroir with Dr. Kevin Pogue, PhD

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this ENCORE presentation, Dr. Kevin Pogue, PhD, professor and geologist educates us on terroir. This podcast is like taking a terroir class: it de...

Ep 576: The Greats of Bordeaux Saint Estèphe

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 575: Lombardy, Italy

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I cover Lombardy/Lombardia, one of the smaller wine production areas of Italy.  Lombardy, home to the cities of Milan, Bergamo and Brescia ...

Ep 574: The Grape Miniseries -- Pinot Blanc

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show, I cover Pinot Blanc as part of the grape miniseries.   Pinot Blanc is a white color mutation of Pinot Noir, native to Burgundy/B...

Ep 573: Bruliam's Kerith Overstreet Returns - Her Top Notch Pinot Noir + How to Spark Love for Wine in the Next Gen

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this unique episode, Kerith Overstreet of Bruliam Wines in Sonoma returns to give us an update (she was on Ep 269 in 2019). Kerith/Bruliam is a bou...

Ep 572: Karen MacNeil, Wine Icon, Author of 'The Wine Bible', Co-Creator of Come Over October

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm joined by author and American wine icon, Karen MacNeil. We discuss her amazing career trajectory in wine from food stamps to inter...

Ep 571: The Greats of Bordeaux – Saint Julien

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sandwiched between the famed Médoc AOCs of Margaux in the south and Pauillac in the north, Saint Julien has one of the highest concentrations of clas...

Ep 570: 8 Refreshing Red Wines

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss eight refreshing red wines that are lighter, fresher, and perfect for sipping on a warm day. I give you ideas for wines tha...

Ep 569: The Masters of Vernaccia di San Gimignano Cappella Sant'Andrea with Owner & Winemaker Francesco Galgani

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last fall, I met Francesco Galgani and tried his wines and I was completely blown away. I always think of Vernaccia as a more historical Pinot Grigio ...

Ep 568: Alternatives to a Favorite -- Sauvignon Blanc

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's another edition of the "Alternatives to a Fave" series! This time: Sauvignon blanc. As an extension of the Grape Mini-series, for this series I c...

Ep 567: The Wines of Victoria, Australia with CEO of Wine Victoria, Stephanie Duboudin

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Duboudin, CEO of Wine Victoria, joins to educate us on this state at the southern end of Australia that has a ton of diversity and makes all...

Ep 566: The Greats of Bordeaux – Pauillac

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Located the middle of the Médoc, 50 km/31 miles northwest of Bordeaux, Pauillac is home to 18 of the 61 châteaux classified 1855, just under a third...

Ep 565: Back to Basics – 8 Ideas to Break Your Rut and Discover New Wines

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As part of the Back to Basics series, in which I update previous podcasts on practical topics that can be helpful to everyone, I update podcast Episod...

Ep 564: The Greats – Taurasi DOCG

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the heels of my trip with a group of Patrons to Campania, I wanted to do a show on Taurasi while it was still fresh in my mind.   Taurasi, a small...

Ep 563: Alentejo, Portugal -- Original Blends, Great Value

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I go in depth on one of the best value regions of Portugal -- Alentejo. These wines are mainly blends and they are as easy on the palate as ...

Ep 562: The Greats of Bordeaux – Margaux

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second in the Greats series on Bordeaux. This time, the first, most southerly, and most famed commune of the Médoc, Margaux. Surely this ...

Ep 561: Fred Peterson of Peterson Winery on the (d)Evolution of Soil Health Over the Last 40 years

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Peterson has been making wines in Sonoma County for more than 40 years.  While attending UC Santa Cruz, he took a job in a classmate's family vi...

Re-release of Ep 230: The Biz of Small Wineries with Jim Morris and Oded Shakked of Longboard

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the heels of the tariff show last week, and news that wine consumption is at its lowest point in 60 years, I thought it may be interesting to revis...

Ep 560: Wine Tariffs and their Dire Consequences for American Wine Businesses with Ben Aneff, President of the USWTA and Daniel Posner of Grapes The Wine Company

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tariffs have been a hot topic in recent weeks, but this issue has been ongoing. During President Trump's first term, the wine industry was caught fla...

Ep 559: 12 Great Wines Under $20

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I think people are feeling a bit of a worry about the economy worldwide, so I thought I'd make some suggestions for inexpensive wines that taste like ...

Ep 558: The Grape Mini Series -- Sagrantino

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this grape miniseries, I cover one of the greatest yet little known red grapes of Italy: Sagrantino. Photo: Sagrantino. Source: Arnaldo Caprai   ...

Ep 557: The Greats - Saint-Émilion of Bordeaux

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As part of the series on the greatest wines in the world, I cover Saint-Émilion on the Right Bank of Bordeaux. With its legacy of winemaking, its uni...

Ep 556: Back to Basics -- European Classification Systems

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I take a fresh look at European Classification Systems, going into detail on the history of how and why they evolved, what the current EU s...

Ep 555: Château Talbot - The Saint-Julien 4th Growth Bordeaux Estate with GM Jean-Michel Laporte

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Château Talbot is a 4th Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien in the Médoc of Left Bank of Bordeaux. It's an historic and large property – its vineyar...

Ep 554:The Wines of Alto Adige, Italy

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alto Adige, in the far northeast of Italy,  is a small wine region that makes incredibly high quality reds and whites. In this episode I discuss the ...

Ep 553: The Grape Mini-Series -- Malvasia(s)

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a grape mini-series like no other! This time I untangle Malvasia, which I share is not a single grape at all, nor is it even a family of grape...

Ep 552: The Greats - Napa Valley

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Napa Valley is unquestionably one of the great wine regions of the world. Located about 50 mi/80 km north of San Francisco, Napa is renowned for its d...

Ep 551: How to Make Your Wine Shop Work for You with Steve Tocco, Wine Buyer and Retailer

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I'm joined by Patron and friend Steve Tocco is the wine buyer and manager of a fine wine store near Boulder, Colorado -- Atlas Valley Purve...

Ep 550: South Australia - An Overview of Australia's "Wine State"

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This show features an overview of an essential place in the wine world: South Australia. There is much to learn here but I try to break it down into w...

Ep 549: The Grape Mini-Series --Touriga Nacional

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Touriga Nacional is, beyond a doubt, the most important, praised, and discussed red grape in Portugal. An essential part of Port and the dry wines of ...

Ep 548: Bandol - The Ageworthy Reds and Rosés of Provence, France

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bandol is arguably the most important appellation in Provence at the southeastern tip of France. Although it makes white, this very small region is k...

Ep 547: Back to Basics...12 Bottles to Learn About Some of the Classic Wine of the World

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I start by asking for a big favor!! I haven't asked in about 10 years – but if you get a moment, could you drop a positive review for WFNP on iTunes...

Ep 546: The Rioja Series - the Rioja Oriental Zone with Raquel Perez Cuevas of Bodegas Ontañón

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This show is the final in a multi-part, in-depth series on the Rioja DOCa in which we have looked at the three major zones of Rioja through the eyes o...

Ep 545: The Rioja Series - the Rioja Alavesa Zone with Tao Platón of Península Vinicultores

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second installment of an in-depth series on the Rioja DOCa, where I do a close look at the three major zones of Rioja. I host top producer...

Ep 544: The Rioja Series - the Rioja Alta Zone with Guillermo de Aranzabal Bittner of La Rioja Alta S.A.

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This show kicks off a multi-part, in-depth series on the Rioja DOCa. We will look at the three major zones of Rioja in the podcasts that follow. In ea...

Friends of the Pod Series - Ep 520: The historic, urban wines of Vienna (yes, the city!) with Alex Zahel of Weingut Zahel

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's something you probably didn't know: Vienna is the only major city in the world where serious wine grown, with its own appellation, DAC Wien. In...

Friends of the Pod Series - Ep 513: The Divine Dolcetto of Diano d'Alba with Giulio Abrigo of Abrigo Giovanni

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I welcome to the show my friend Giulio Abrigo of Abrigo Giovanni Azienda Agricola, who focuses on the exquisite Dolcetto in Diano d'Alba in the Barolo...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 509: Felicity Carter Exposes the Jaw-dropping Truth of Who is Guiding Global Wine & Health Policy

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest Felicity Carter is probably the most brilliant journalist in wine, and certainly one of the only ones doing vital investigative work in the f...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 502: Stu Smith of Smith-Madrone -- Why Napa County is Strangling Small Wineries

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a baffling story that includes a Napa history lesson, an idea of how the Valley has grown and then a jaunt into intrigue, sting operations, an...

Friends of the Pod Series --Ep 493: Marina Marcarino of Punset; Barbaresco's Most Forward-Looking Producer Returns to WFNP

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I first spoke to Marina Marcarino of Punset in 2017 and I was fascinated by her story and loved her wines. We became friends and I've visited her over...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 486: The (REAL) Inner Workings of the Wine Industry with NY Retailer Daniel Posner of Grapes, The Wine Company

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this show, I welcome my friend and wine industry guru Daniel Posner, the owner of the prestigious New York retailer, Grapes, The Wine Company. D...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 481: Eva Martinelli - Chianti Classico Winemaker & Region Expert

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eva Martinelli is a young, innovative, and experienced winemaker from Tuscany. She has a degree in oenology, a deep understanding of terroir of Chiant...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 480: The Leelanau Peninsula of Michigan (US) - Portrait of an Emerging Region

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about the Leelanau Peninsula AVA of Michigan (a state in the midwestern US, on the Canadian border). Drew Perry, head of Productio...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 479: Champagne Le Brun de Neuville -- Côte de Sézanne's Stunning Sparklers

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Agathe Bellanger from Le Brun de Neuville Champagne joins to discuss the Chardonnay-centric Côte de Sézanne, the role of growers and smaller co-ops,...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 478: Piero Mastroberardino -- the Soul of the Wines & Vines of Campania

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Campania was one of the most famous wine regions of antiquity. The pedigree of Fiano, Greco, and Aglianico are well documented in literature of the ti...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 477: Stefania Fuselli of Le Vigne di Silvia in Bolgheri, Tuscany -- Family, Football, Fortitude, & Fantastic Wine

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we were on our last day of the Patron trip in Tuscany, we had our final dinner in Bolgheri at a fairly new winery, Le Vigne di Silvia. This farm ...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 472: David Kong, CEO of GlasVin -- the best new handblown glasses to hit the market

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alert: David is so awesome that he has offered us a discount on your purchase of GlasVin! Use code: WINEFORNORMALPEOPLE  for 10% off (Patrons, please...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 462: Aurelien Chirat of Vignobles Chirat

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode presents our first ever producer on from the northern Rhône – Aurelien Chirat from Vignobles Chirat. Photo: Aurelien Chirat. Credit: ...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 459: Château Chasse-Spleen of AOC Moulis-en-Médoc with Jean Pierre Foubet, Managing Director

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jean Pierre Foubet is the managing director of and chief communicator for Château Chasse-Spleen, the best estate in Moulis appellation of the Médoc....

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 450: Aldo Vacca, Managing Director of Europe's Best Co-op, The Produttori del Barbaresco

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, Aldo Vacca has been the Managing Director of the Produttori del Barbaresco, the best and most successful wine co-op in Europe. Through hi...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 437: Tom Wark on the history of US alcohol law, recent threats to wine shipping & how Prohibition altered cultural views of wine

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Wark is a wine writer, wine public relations company owner (Wark Communications), and our trusted resource for figuring out what is going on with ...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 434: The World's Foremost Authorities on Rosé -- Elizabeth Gabay, Master of Wine, & Ben Bernheim, Co-Author

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth (Liz) Gabay, Master of Wine, is the world's foremost expert on rosé and a big part of her career has been studying, writing about, and unde...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 433: Quinta da Raza -- Terroir, Family, & the Complex White Wines of the Vinho Verde Region of Portugal

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vinho Verde, the DOC (Denomination of Controlled Origin) Region, has made wine since Roman times. This region is one of the largest DOCs in Europe but...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 432: Agroforestry -- An Answer to Wine's Biggest Environmental Challenges with Jean-Baptiste Cordonnier of Château Anthonic in Moulis-en-Médoc

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jean-Baptiste Cordonnier of Château Anthonic in the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation on the Left Bank of Bordeaux is revolutionizing the entire Médoc wi...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 426: Giovanni Correggia of Matteo Correggia -His Exquisite Wines from Roero in Piedmont

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Giovanni Correggia of Matteo Correggia. Photo ©Wine For Normal People This podcast was extra special for me, as I was able to record live with Giovan...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 420: Denise Marrone of Agricola Gian Piero Marrone In Barolo

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Denise Marrone comes from a long line of wine growers and winemakers in Barolo. Starting in 1910 when Pietro Marrone, at age 23, asked his father in ...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 391: Édouard Miailhe - Dynamic leader of the Margaux AOC & 5th Generation Owner of Château Siran

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Château Siran is an historic and innovative estate on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, in the commune of Margaux. Once owned by the painter Toulouse-Lau...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 385: Anne Le Naour of Chateau Meyney - Redefining Saint-Estèphe of Bordeaux

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anne Le Naour is the technical and managing director for Château Meyney of St-Estèphe in the Médoc of Bordeaux. She also manages the other properti...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 366: Riccardo Sobrino of Cascina Delle Rose, The Toast of Barbaresco's Boutique Producers

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Riccardo Sobrino, of Cascina delle Rose, runs a small estate in Barbaresco that produces elegant, perfumed and complex wines and has been in his famil...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 337: Feudi di San Gregorio and the Unrivaled Wines of Campania, Italy

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Feudi di San Gregorio is the largest winery in Campania region of Southern Italy. The winery has fought to bring the region to prominence in the minds...

Bonus Sponsored Ep: Vanessa Conlin, MW, Head of Wine for Wine Access

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This bonus episode is sponsored by Wine Access. Founded by wine lovers and searchers in 2007, each day, they write stories about wines they discover,...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 309: Tranquil Vale of Hunter Valley, Australia on Boutique Wine, Bushfires, and Climate Change

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Connie Paur Griffiths is winemaker and vigneron at Tranquil Vale Vineyards in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, Australia joins to educate us abo...

Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 297: Anthony Road Wine Company -- a Legend in the Finger Lakes Region of New York

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Road Wine Company is a legend in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. It's one of the pioneering wineries of the area, and it makes wines that...