Inside Wine Podcast

Inside Wine Podcast

Wine industry insider tips, tricks, and information to help you better understand the beverage and make the right wine decisions.

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April 23, 2026 43 mins

Port comes in many styles, but Vintage Port sits at the pinnacle -- but it isn't made every year. In this episode, Adrian Bridge of Taylor Fladgate explains what it means to "declare" a Vintage Port, how houses decide whether a year is worthy, and what all this has to do with St. George. You'll also hear how fortification works, the importance of the otherwise "neutral" grape spirit, what separates a classic declaration from Single...

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Why You Should Be Drinking More California Sparkling Wine with Remi Cohen (Domaine Carneros)

Episode Description

What's the difference between Champagne, Prosecco, and California sparkling wine — and why should you care?

In this episode of Inside Wine Podcast, Joe Janish sits down with Remi Cohen, CEO of Domaine Carneros, to break down everything you need to know abo...

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Inside Wine Podcast — Episode 37

Featuring Jane Dunkley, Winemaker for Bezel Wines

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In this episode of the Inside Wine Podcast, host Joe Janish interviews Jane Dunkley, the Western Australia–born winemaker behind Bezel Wines in Paso Robles, California. Jane shares her unconventional path into winemaking, what makes Paso Robles such a dynamic and "Wild West" wine region, and how Bezel ...

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In this episode, Joe sits down with Nicholas Poletto, Vice President of Wine Education at Kobrand Fine Wine & Spirits. Nick shares his unconventional journey into the wine world—starting from a job he hated, to selling wine in Manhattan, to moving to New Zealand to learn winemaking, and ultimately becoming one of the most respected wine educators in the industry.

The conversation covers how he discove...

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Learn everything you need to know about sake, just in time to celebrate World Sake Day on October 1.

First, you will learn that Sake is NOT rice wine -- you'll learn exactly what it is and how it's made -- but there are a number of as...

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Jamie Ritchie, one of the world's leading wine and spirits auctioneers, explains why he left three decades of remarkable performance at Sotheby's to join a startup called BlockBar -- where he is COO. BlockBar is an online marketplace combining NFT, cryptocurrency (ethereum/eth), and blockchain technology with the sale, storage, and distribution of collectible wine an...

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As recently as the 1980s, only 10 wineries existed in Chile, making wines that were -- at best -- OK. Today, there are hundreds of Chilean wineries, making good to outstanding wines, many of which are highly coveted by savvy wine collectors. Aurelio Montes Jr. tells the story of how his father kickstarted a winemaking revolution in Chile -- and what father and son are...

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Listen to this episode if you want to learn how to start a wine collection and/or how to invest in wine. Wine collection and investment expert Brian Ward of Cask100 and the Winston Art Group offers a primer on starting, safeguarding, and selling a wine collection. Additionally, he talks about the fairly new financial strategy of wine in...

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Winemaker Alessandro Medici of Medici Ermete winery in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, explains every type of sparkling wine and how each is made -- from Champagne to Pet-Nat and everything in between. He is an expert on this subject because -- surprise! -- he makes Lambrusco in every style discussed. 

You can learn more about Alessandro and his wines at the Medici Ermete website - https://www.medici.it/ and by following their Instagram @me...

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The Buglioni family was known and respected in the Italian garment industry -- until the early 2000s, when the patriarch of the family bought a quaint farmhouse for rest and relaxation. Listen to Mariano Buglioni explain how he accidently became an Amarone producer, and also how you can enjoy Amarone on purpose, in this episode. 

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  • Find out the craziest wine-and-food pairing EVER
  • Learn how Amarone and Ripasso are made
  • Get ...
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What is "REAL" wine? You may be wondering what that even means -- isn't ALL wine "real"?

Well, maybe -- but according to Food&Wine magazine's Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle, there is "wine" and then there is "real" wine. And he explains how and why this is possible in this episode, citing stories from his new book The World in a Wineglass: The Insider's Guide to Artisanal, Sustainable, Extraordinary Wines to Drink Now.

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Using the same glass to drink red wines, white wines, and pink wines -- while switching to a "Champagne" flute for sparkling wines, is not the best way to enjoy wine. Listen to Maximilian Riedel, CEO and president of Riedel Crystal, explain why you'll want to use a specifically shaped glass that is designed for the type of wine you're drinking. You may be stunned to find out what he has to say about what kind of glass is best for C...

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If you've been to a wine shop and seen a numerical rating on a wine -- such as a 90-point score -- you may be wondering if that's a reason to purchase a wine. Or, maybe you're familiar with wine scores and want to know where they came from, why they exist, and/or if you should trust them. In this episode, W.R. Tish -- the first editor-in-chief of Wine Enthusiast magazine and a "recovering wine critic" -- tackles all of these questi...

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It's time for you to explore Italian wine beyond Chianti, Pinot Grigio, and Prosecco, because there is tremendous bang for your buck to be discovered. Professional wine journalist and Italian wine champion Wanda Mann guides you to the regions where you'll find great deals and delicious sips. 

Italian wine labels can be confusing, so Wanda helps you decipher them with her insider tips, explaining and pronouncing the key terms that h...

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If you've never had a Carmenere wine, maybe the man who makes the best one in the world can convince you to try it.

Aurelio Montes, Jr. -- a sky diver, boxer, motorcyclist, and winemaker -- tells the story of Carmenere, a mostly forgotten blending grape in Bordeaux that was mistaken for Merlot in Chile and today can make the most interesting and delicious wines from South America.

About Aurelio

The son of Chilean winemaking pioneer...

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Want to drink wines that beat the heat? Listen to wine expert and radio personality Jacqueline Coleman discuss the wines she chooses living year-round in Miami, Florida. In addition to selecting easy summer sippers, Jacqueline also talks in-depth about portable wines you can bring with you on your warm-weather adventures. Spoiler alert -- she suggests wine in cans, and you may be surprised to learn that the quality can be top-notch...

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Fifth-generation winemaker Alessandro Medici comes from a land of supercars (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati), exotic motorcycles (Ducati), fashion (Armani, MaxMara), and famous food (Parmegiano-Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Balsamic vinegar, Bolognese sauce) -- the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. In this conversation, he talks about the wine he makes, and the locals drink -- a refreshing, food-friendly, fizzy red called Lambrusco ...

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Have you ever tasted a wine "blind"? Do you even know what that means?  Marika Vida, a longtime wine director for The Ritz-Cartlon in NYC and now known as The Mom Somm, explains how to taste wines "blind" and why doing so will help you understand why you like the wines you like, and empower you to explore beyond your comfort zone. You'll also learn how to host an incredibly fun blind wine tasting party for your friends.

About Marik...

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Freelance journalist and wedding expert Stephanie Cain offers advice and recommendations on choosing and serving wines for a wedding.

In this episode you'll hear Stephanie's insider tips for ensuring everyone is happy with the wine choices from the first bubbles through the final sips. Bonus: you'll learn the #1 rule of wedding toasts as well as how to avoid the most serious faux pas of alcohol service at a wedding.

About Stephanie...

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Learn how to build a meal around wine with chef David Blessing.

David is currently Vice President of Culinary Arts and Development for Longwood Venues and Destinations in Boston, a private events company that hosts and caters unique luxury events at some of the most beautiful venues around New England. The company handles experiences that range from boutique weddings on the beach to wine and food festivals such as the annual Nantuc...

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