Wine Sisters Book Club
Wine Sisters Book Club is the perfect podcast for wine and book lovers! Hosted by Aly and Niki Wente—fifth-generation winegrowers from a 140-year-old family winery in California—this podcast is your new happy place for good reads, great wines, and even better company. Each month, Aly and Niki announce their Book of the Month in advance so you can read along. Together, they’ll dive into discussions about about the people and plot line of the chosen book, while sharing personal updates from their lives on the vineyard. Every episode the sisters will each handpick a wine to complement the book and test each other’s wine knowledge with a blind tasting. These episodes are sure to be fun and entertaining. Whether you’re here for the wine, the books, or the sisterly banter, Wine Sisters Book Club is your new go-to for cozy conversations and meaningful connections. So grab your favorite glass, crack open that book, and join Aly and Niki on this journey of stories and sips. Cheers!
Episodes
Before diving into Kate Quinn’s latest WWII novel The Rose Code, Aly and Niki chat about why talking about books is such a powerful way to connect and how growing up doesn't always mean leaving the party—especially when it's still at your parents’ house. The sisters gave this book the highest ratings, as they enjoyed how codebreaking, friendship, and secrets collide, including interesting background on Prince Philip before he went...
Aly and Niki review Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy, a chilly, educational thriller that covers everything from global warming to familial relationships to secrets and sacrifice. The sisters share their plans for summer, how they make time for themselves and what else they're reading.
This May the Wine Sisters review Great Big Beautiful Life, the newest release by Emily Henry. Summertime vibes are high as we talk about the story of Margret Ives in Little Crescent Island, while Aly and Niki share details of their Kauaian vacation. Grab your glass of wine- preferably white or rosé and get ready to chat with the gals.
This month, we're diving into The Many Lives of Mama Love by Laura Love Hardin—a powerful memoir that explores addiction, shame, redemption, and healing. Before getting into the heart of the book, Aly and Niki open up about the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood and the friendships that shape us through life’s different seasons. It’s an episode full of honesty, reflection, and connection—best paired with your favorite glass of w...
In this episode, Aly and Niki share their unfiltered perspectives on what it was like growing up in a family that runs the country's longest, continuously family-owned and operated winery. From childhood memories in the vineyards to the lessons that come with a 140-year legacy, the sisters open up about the moments that shaped their relationship with wine—and each other. It’s honest, a little nostalgic, and full of behind-the-scene...
Welcome back to the Wine Sisters Book Club! This month, we’re diving into Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, breaking down the plot twists and our favorite fiery romance. As always, we're pairing this book with a wine of our choice. Grab your favorite glass and join us for a truly unfiltered gossip session. Cheers!
Surprise! Aly and Niki launch their first surprise episode. Join the sisters as they dive into the first two books of the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros. Whether you've already devoured Fourth Wing and Iron Flame or need a refresher before Onyx Storm, we’ve got you covered. Grab a glass of wine, settle in, and get ready for a fun, unfiltered discussion on dragons, romance, and all the twists that kept us turning pages. Cheers!
The Wine Sisters pick a sporty romance for February: The Favorites by Layne Fargo. In this episode, Aly and Niki dive into personal stories about motherhood and the struggle to maintain balance. For the book, they discuss the competitive characters, love triangles, and plot lines that keep you hooked.
The Wine Sisters pick a thriller for January: God of the Woods by Liz Moore. In this episode, Aly and Niki share life updates, stories from the road, and the power of saying no. They break down character POVs and plotlines and reveal their red wine pairings for this mystery.
Welcome to the very first episode of Wine Sisters Book Club!
In this episode, you will get to know your hosts, Aly and Niki. The sisters share their background in wine, where their love for reading stemmed, and what inspired this podcast. This episode is all fun and sisterly love.
Tune in to get a flavor of what's more to come in Wine Sisters Book Club.
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