Wine For Normal People

White wines often get dismissed as being less complex than reds but that’s hardly the case. In this episode we review aromatic v non aromatic whites and how to navigate whites to find styles & grapes that will give you a new appreciation for these wines.… The post Podcast Ep 163: Getting to Know White Wines appeared first on Wine For Normal People.

It’s the Chinese New Year so it’s time for a pairing podcast! M.C. Ice is fascinated that you can successfully pair wine with Chinese cuisine, but after serious experimentation I made a believer of him.  A few key notes: 1. Slightly sweet Riesling and Vouvray are the MVPs with Chinese.… The post Wine for Normal People Radio — Episode 123: Wine and Chinese Food appeared first on Wine For Normal People.

We released Loire Part 1 but it was so dense we needed a breather! This week, we return with a short overview of the region, covering the eastern areas, including Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, the most famous of the modern Loire regions.  … The post Wine for Normal People Radio: Episode 079 — Loire Part 2 appeared first on Wine For Normal People.

We’re on a roll — hitting the big regions of France. This week, we cover half the Loire. It’s the largest region in France, so we had to break it in two. [powerpress] But first, we remind everyone of our amazing partnership with Vinport.com … The post Wine for Normal People Radio: Episode 078 — Loire Part 1 appeared first on Wine For Normal People.

This week we talk about South Africa, one of my favorite countries. After going there in 2005, I became enamored of the wine and the country. Since then, I’ve been a big fan! You can download the podcast here or listen to it on iTunes: [powerpress] In this episode we hit on: The history of South African wine and why it’s a good bridge between the Old and New World How South Africa’s price to value ratio measures up The climate, geography, and varietals of the main growing regions The Wine of Origin or regional specificity pyramid Detail on the most important wine regions: Stellenbosch, Paarl/Franschoek, Overberg, Robertson, and more…and why I love Swartland and think it has major potential! … The post Wine For Normal People Radio: Episode 41 -South Africa appeared first on Wine For Normal People.

To start 2012, we’ve got NEW MUSIC (so don’t be freaked out when you listen!). If you didn’t see my previous post, we were chosen as “Best New Arts Podcast” in Apple’s 2011 Rewind! Thanks to everyone for loyal listening in 2011 and we look forward to a great 2012.… The post Wine For Normal People Radio: Episode 36 — Common Winemaking Terms Defined appeared first on Wine For Normal People.