Wine for Normal People podcast

Wine for Normal People

A podcast for people who like wine but not the snobbery that goes with it. I talk about wine in a fun, straightforward, normal way to get you excited about it and help you drink better, more interesting stuff. About half the shows feature guests and are informal but educational discussions between me and a passionate wine friend –they aren't interviews. All guests are personal friends or friends of friends in wine so like any conversation between friends, we'll talk back and forth, interrupt each other, laugh and have fun, debate tough questions, voice our opinions, and most of all, enjoy sharing our time together and with you! The Wine For Normal People book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many local booksellers. Back catalog available on Patreon.com/winefornormalpeople

A podcast for people who like wine but not the snobbery that goes with it. I talk about wine in a fun, straightforward, normal way to get you excited about it and help you drink better, more interesting stuff. About half the shows feature guests and are informal but educational discussions between me and a passionate wine friend –they aren't interviews. All guests are personal friends or friends of friends in wine so like any conversation between friends, we'll talk back and forth, interrupt each other, laugh and have fun, debate tough questions, voice our opinions, and most of all, enjoy sharing our time together and with you! The Wine For Normal People book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many local booksellers. Back catalog available on Patreon.com/winefornormalpeople

 

#92

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

Located about 2.5-3 hours southwest of Washington DC, in the southeast of the United State... more

10 Dec 2025

39 MINS

39:29

10 Dec 2025


#91

Ep 588: The Greats of Bordeaux – Pomerol

As our last in the series of the Greats of Bordeaux, I tackle Pomerol -- land of the hedon... more

03 Dec 2025

46 MINS

46:22

03 Dec 2025


#90

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

Thanksgiving is one of the most difficult meals to pair with, but that doesn't mean we sho... more

25 Nov 2025

36 MINS

36:06

25 Nov 2025


#89

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

Just in time for the holiday season, I review the five ways to get fizz in a wine (on purp... more

19 Nov 2025

49 MINS

49:47

19 Nov 2025


#88

Ep 585: Ten White Wines for Winter

At the suggestion of Patron John D., in this show I give you a list of 10 great winter whi... more

12 Nov 2025

46 MINS

46:32

12 Nov 2025


#87

Ep 584: The Grape Miniseries Refresh - Riesling

This time in the grape miniseries -- a refresh on one of my all time favorite grapes -- Ri... more

05 Nov 2025

55 MINS

55:16

05 Nov 2025


#86

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

Lying just south of the city of Bordeaux is one of the oldest winemaking regions in the Bo... more

30 Oct 2025

38 MINS

38:13

30 Oct 2025


#85

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

I happen to be in Sicily with a group of Patrons (this could be you if you join Patreon!).... more

22 Oct 2025

54 MINS

54:05

22 Oct 2025


#84

Ep 582: Back to Basics – Wine Etiquette

This time I revisit a show from long ago on Wine Etiquette. In this Back-to-Basics episode... more

15 Oct 2025

45 MINS

45:53

15 Oct 2025


#83

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

You will get no better primer on Santa Barbara wine country than in the show. Wes Hagen co... more

07 Oct 2025

52 MINS

52:52

07 Oct 2025


#82

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

It's been 13 years since I've done a grape miniseries on Tempranillo, so it was high time!... more

01 Oct 2025

51 MINS

51:30

01 Oct 2025


#81

Ep 579: The Greats of Bordeaux - Moulis with Listrac

This week I finish up the communal appellations of the Médoc for our "Greats of Bordeaux" ... more

24 Sep 2025

36 MINS

36:18

24 Sep 2025