Wine Time With Peggy

Heading into the holidays with a bottle on your list and no idea what to buy?  On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" Podcast, Peggy Fiandaca, co-owner of LDV Winery in Arizona, shares easy, thoughtful ways to gift wine, even if you don't drink it, and what to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. Plus: new 2019 Grenache and 2019 Signature Petite Sirah releases, why bottle glass color matters, wines for a vegan Thanksgiving, and Peggy's Sweet & Spicy Carrots. LINKS & RESOURCES - Get the recipe: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/sweet-spicy-carrots-recipe  - LDV Winery: https://ldvwinery.com  - Wine Time with Peggy Podcast: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/wine-time-with-peggy  - Wine & Bites Digital Podcast & Recipe Magazine: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/fmlb/ 

Celebrate Pizza Month, Italian American Heritage Month, and Family History Month with pizza, wine, and Sicilian family stories in this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" Podcast! Peggy Fiandaca, co-owner of Arizona's LDV Winery, starts with a fall update from the vineyard and the tasting room in Old Town Scottsdale, including a Burgundy wine talk, Petite Sirah in November, trivia night, and two new wine releases. Then she and Lisa D. Smith dive into Peggy's Italian American heritage: growing up Sicilian in Chicago, why so many Italian immigrants came to America and the discrimination they faced, and the close-knit extended family and Sunday suppers that shaped the way she cooks. Peggy shares the Sicilian pizza traditions of her childhood, a thick, rectangular, focaccia-style pizza baked in an olive-oil-slicked pan and made at home every Friday night. She also explains her Wine Term of the Month, Nero d'Avola, Sicily's flagship red, and what makes a ragù different from a Sunday sauce. Then it's time for pizza and wine pairings: what to pour with a cheesy slice, ham and pineapple, Margherita, and white pizza, plus why pizza for brunch with bubbles sounds like a great idea. LINKS & RESOURCES - Get Peggy's pizza and wine pairing tips, plus more of her Italian-style recipes: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/how-to-pair-wine-with-pizza  - Learn more about LDV Winery: https://ldvwinery.com  - Check out the "Wine & Bites" Recipe & Podcast Digital Magazine: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/fmlb  - Follow "Wine Time with Peggy" Podcast: https://wine-time-peggy.podbean.com/ 

Wine culture starts long before the glass is poured — it's rooted in family, food, and the stories we carry with us. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" Podcast, Peggy Fiandaca is joined by Julia Coney — writer, educator, speaker, consultant, and luxury travel advisor, and founder of Black Wine Professionals and co-founder of A Privé Journeys, a bespoke travel company specializing in curated wine and culinary experiences around the world. Julia and Peggy dig into what "wine culture" really means, why tasting rooms can feel intimidating, why local American wine deserves more space on restaurant lists, and how pairing wine with your favorite snack (Reese's peanut butter cups included) can change everything.  Julia shares the story of bringing a 30-person travel group to LDV Winery, and the episode closes with each guest's ultimate wine, meal, and movie pick — plus a very unconventional New Year's morning tradition involving bubbly and licorice. 🌐 Learn more about Julia Coney: https://juliaconey.com  🍷 Learn more about LDV Winery: https://ldvwinery.com  🍝 Get Peggy's Family Sunday Sauce recipe from this episode: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/peggy-fiandaca-family-sunday-sauce  🎧 Follow Wine Time with Peggy: https://wine-time-peggy.podbean.com/  📖 Explore Big Blend's "Wine & Bites" Digital Podcast & Recipe Magazine: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/fmlb/ 

Celebrate National Peach Month with this delicious episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy!" Podcast. Peggy Fiandaca, co-owner of LDV Winery in Arizona, explores why peaches and wine are one of summer's most enjoyable pairings. Peggy shares vineyard updates as harvest season approaches, discusses how changing weather impacts vineyards around the world, and explains how "stone fruit" aromas and flavors naturally develop in wines like Viognier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Syrah, and Malbec. Learn how these fruit-forward characteristics influence wine tasting and how to pair wines with fresh peaches and seasonal dishes. Plus, Peggy shares her flavorful Peach Chutney Salsa recipe, along with creative serving ideas for grilled chicken, pork, seafood, appetizers, and summertime entertaining. 🍑 Get Peggy's Peach Chutney Salsa recipe: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/peggys-peach-chutney-salsa-recipe  🍷 Learn more about LDV Winery: https://ldvwinery.com  🎧 Follow Wine Time with Peggy: https://wine-time-peggy.podbean.com/  📖 Explore Big Blend's "Wine & Bites" Digital Podcast & Recipe Magazine featuring Peggy Fiandaca of LDV Winery, with wine pairing guides, recipes, entertaining tips, and more: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/fmlb/ 

From the icy waters of Alaska to the vineyards of southeastern Arizona, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" celebrates the art of pairing exceptional seafood with outstanding wines. Peggy Fiandaca, co-owner of LDV Winery, welcomes special guest Sena Wheeler, co-owner of Sena Sea, a fifth-generation family-owned wild Alaska seafood company.  Together they explore how premium ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and the concepts of terroir and merroir influence flavor and create unforgettable dining experiences. They also discuss sustainable fishing and winemaking, family-owned businesses, women in the food and wine industries, and why properly frozen seafood can actually be fresher than "fresh" fish for many consumers. Peggy shares expert wine pairing advice for wild Alaska salmon, halibut, and sablefish (black cod), along with cooking techniques that allow both the seafood and the wine to shine. Whether you're grilling, baking, or pan-searing seafood, you'll come away with practical tips to elevate your next meal. 🍷 Peggy's Seafood & Wine Pairing Tips + Recipes: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/how-to-pair-wine-with-seafood  🐟 Learn more about Sena Sea: https://www.senasea.com/  🍇 Learn more about LDV Winery: https://ldvwinery.com  🎧 Follow Wine Time with Peggy: https://wine-time-peggy.podbean.com/