Nestled in the east-west corridor of the Central Coast is the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. It is only one of three like it in the world. What makes it special is the morning fog that burns off slowly, and is perfect for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Allie has an excellent example of Pinot Noir from a prime vineyard made by one of our favorite producers. Julie brings a little history and overview of when and why this area was designated for greatness.

We finish with some history of the people who helped form the Sta. Rita Hills, in particular Richard Sanford. Through a series of smart choices and partnerships, people banded together to learn and grow the AVA from the roots up. Listen up, and get to know a phenomenon that Sanford has been known to refer to as "refrigerated sunshine."

Grab a glass of Pinot Noir or Chardonnay and join us! Cheers!

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In our last episode of 2024, we are excited to share one of our favorite drinks, Vermouth. Vermouth can be enjoyed as an aperitif or mixed in a cocktail and comes in a variety of styles and flavors.

We have a lovely example of a Dry Vermouth from one of our favorite Austrian producers, Heidi Schrock. And we take you through a variety of options on how to drink any Vermouth.

Allie walks you through a brief history of Vermouth and its use. At the same time, Julie breaks down some fun and easy cocktail options.

Make your favorite cocktail or enjoy some Vermouth on the rocks. Join us for a fun-filled episode. Cheers!

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Have you ever wondered what "Harvest," means when it comes to wine? In this episode, I give you a first-hand account of just what goes into making wine from the very beginning to the end.

We give you the inside details of what it takes to make wine. It may not be as romantic as you think. We talk about cleaning, attention to detail, and maintenance.

I am happy to tell you the inside info about what it takes to make wine and all about the crack team of women I worked with.

As always grab a glass of your favorite glass from a woman winemaker, and join us. Cheers!

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As a bonus for our regular listeners, we are releasing our Patreon episode for November 2024!

The days are shorter, the world is changing, and we always have wine to drink. Today, we toast positivity, looking for simple pleasures and drinking wines to help you enjoy it!

Things get a little witchy as Allie guides us through a little wine Alchemy. Julie lays out the potential health benefits of wine and what could help you drink wisely.

Although it is late Fall, we are dipping into some tasty whites. But as always choose your favorite glass and join us for a fun-filled episode. Cheers!

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Viognier has had a complicated past and at one point was almost extinct. Spread by the Romans and cultivated by the French it could have been lost to history. Now being planted around the world, Viognier has had a modest resurgence helped by the famed Condrieiu and a little-known but secretly famed monopole.

We talk about history and our experience with the variety.

Don't shy away from a Rhone White and find one to sip on your own. Join us in an exploration of this aromatic white wine and just how good it can be with food, or on its own. Cheers!

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Our latest Sipisode once again turns to the dessert wine world. Don't count them out! From the heart of Tuscany we have a delightful little wine that is not overly sweet and a great partner for an aperitif, biscotti, or some stinky cheese.

Before or after a meal Vin Santo is a lovely wine that is more easily found than you think.

Grab a glass of your favorite heartwarming glass and join us. Cheers!

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We have the perfect winery to celebrate Spooky Season! We are talking to Anna and Peter from Final Girl Wines.

Final Girl Wines is an homage to the last woman standing in all your favorite movies from Laurie Strode from Halloween to Sidney Prescott from Scream.

From 13 years old Anna was bit by the winemaking bug, while Peter gained his foray into the American wine world from one of their first dates in Figi.

heir project celebrates strong women, experimentation in wine, with a nod to all things macabre. In addition, to the difference between Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere winemaking.

Join us for a fun and horror-driven conversation, as we sip wine, explore winemaking, and how people from different backgrounds come to know and love wine.

Grab a glass of hopefully your favorite fall-inspired wine. And Enjoy!

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In this episode, we talk about one of our favorite areas for wine in the world: the Loire Valley. If you are looking for exquisite Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, or Muscadet this place has it all. With over 600 miles of wine country along the river for which it is named there is a historied past of grape planting and winemaking.

Julie pours a classic Chinon (aka Cabernet Franc) from the region and tells you all about their winery.

We sip along as Allie details how the Loire Valley developed and changed over time and continues to produce quality wines across the centuries.

Julie finishes the pod with a quintessential description of the Loire from a famed wine distributor. After his description, you will put the Loire on the top of your next wine travel destination.

Grab a glass of something Loire-inspired and join us! Cheers!

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