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Cooler weather isn’t just for red wines.  Join Charisse and Kristi as we explore white wines perfect for all of your winter dinners, events and celebrations!  What makes a white wine winter delicious?  Tune in to learn stylistic differences, new varietals and tips and tricks to put white wines on your winter table.

Our Summer Whites You’ve Likely Never Tried being one of our most popular episodes.  So, we’re taking advantage of crisp cold mornings, fires in the fireplace and foods with richer sauces, creamy bases and winter herbs.  These shifts are driving our transition from crisp whites to luscious, round, spicy, and aromatic whites to warm your belly and put a smile on your face. 

Pop a cork, fill your glass and put a fire in the fireplace as you learn a while new style of wines to make your winter white wine list this year!

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In this episode, sommelier Erin discusses why Viognier is a fruity and floral white wine that everyone must try. Erin shares her insights on the history and characteristics of this unique grape variety, known for its intense aromas of peach, apricot, and honeysuckle.

Erin guides us through the aromas and flavor profile of this wine and also shares some tips on food pairings, explaining how Viognier's fruit and floral notes make it a versatile wine that can be paired with a variety of dishes. You’ll also learn about its history and the terms to look for when shopping, including what Condrieu is.  

Whether you're a seasoned wine drinker or a curious newcomer, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to expand their palate and try something new. Join Erin as she explores the world of Viognier and shares why it's a white wine everyone should enjoy a glass of.

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Blair Gillingham  joins me on the podcast this week. He is the winemaker at Howling Bluff Estate Winery in Naramata but has been in the wine business since he was a teenager. He's experienced a lot of vintages in many countries around the world, which he’ll be talking about. Blair is super down to earth about wine and winemaking. He was a hard-core listener to my old podcast, Wine Country BC back in the day – even remembering things about them that I’d forgotten about. He brought along a couple of tank samples to try from Howling Bluff and his own project Observatory Wines. So here you go, enjoy my chat with winemaker Blair Gillingham. Cheers!

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Wines: 2021 Lepiga Soave and 2019 Aurélien Chatagnier Condrieu

Last week we shared some alternatives to Sauvignon Blanc. Continuing the theme this week, we are tastings varietals suggested for Chardonnay lovers looking to try a different grape.

We selected each of these because they are 100% of the grape varietal suggested as excellent alternatives to wine made from the Chardonnay grape. The Lepiga Soave is 100% Garganega and the Aurélien Chatagnier Condrieu is 100% Viognier.

You may wonder why the label doesn't say that right on the front? We talk about that, the growing areas of these wines and more as we taste and rate these two wines - check it out!

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In this episode Ross Anderson interviews the amazing Louisa Rose, Chief Winemaker for Yalumba based in South Australia's Barossa Valley. From the Hill-Smith family, who have owned and operated the winery for over 170 years, to their community of growers, the whole Yalumba family is dedicated to the same thing: making exceptional wine.

Lou is passionate about creating great Australian wine. During her 20-year + career at Yalumba, she has become one of the world’s most respected winemakers. She has, almost single handily forged an identity for Australian Viognier, winning multiple awards in the process, all while leading her team to ever greater heights.

Lou wears many hats at Yalumba; award winner, wine judge, board member, natural leader. She is an inspiring figure in Australia’s wine industry and a proud ambassador for Yalumba’s own brand of progressive winemaking. She is the custodian of both Yalumba traditions and innovation at the winery.

This interview is filled with an array of topics from award winning Virgilius Viognier, Grenache and the ever mouth-wateringly delicious Pewsey Vale Riesling to sustainability initiatives and travelling through Spain.

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Are you a Chardonnay fan and want to find some good wine alternatives you might like? Well, look no further because this is the episode for you! In an effort to expand your wine horizons and give you some options to consider when your go-to may not be available, we bring you Viognier. With some similarities in flavors, body, and acidity, Viognier can be a great choice for Chardonnay lovers. In this episode we taste and review three Viogniers that are reasonably priced and should be easy to find to let you know if you should buy them. And, spoiler alert, we think there is one you should avoid! Wines reviewed in this episode: 2021 Montpellier Viognier, 2020  Jones of Washington Viognier, and 2019 Yalumba “Y” Series Viognier.

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Hosts Sandy and Michelle are joined by winemaker Jeff Cohn, of Jeff Cohn Cellars. While tasting three of Jeff's wines, the conversation weaves, story after story, through Jeff's career telling the tale of a passionate, joyful and playful winemaker, well-known not only for his own wines but for his collaborations with other winemakers, most notably those from the Rhone region of France. Jeff truly epitomizes California Cool Meets French Elegance. From the fantastic wines to the recounting of Jeff's first truly impactful wine tasting to his fond recollections of his mentors, this episode is chock full of quotable moments, laughter and poignancy that is sure to entertain! Listen now to hear more!

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