The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

By: Kim Simone And Mark Lenzi
  • Summary

  • Hosts Mark Lenzi And Kim Simone Explore All Things Wine With You! Trends, News, Education And So Much More Airing Weekly On Franklin Radio WFPR 102.9 FM
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  • Episode 284-Interview with Kelli A. White
    Mar 1 2025
    Interview with Kelli A. White The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 284 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! The Wonderful World of Wine: Unleash Your Inner Wine Confident with Kelli A. White Join Kim and Mark on The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) as they chat with Kelli A. White, Director of Education for the Wine Center at Meadowood in Napa Valley, sommelier, wine writer, and author of Napa Valley Then and Now and Wine Confident. Kelli shares her fascinating wine journey, starting from her roots in Massachusetts to her current position at the prestigious Meadowood. The conversation centers around Kelli's latest book, Wine Confident: There's No Wrong Way to Enjoy Wine. She offers invaluable advice on overcoming wine anxieties and embracing the world of wine with confidence. Kelli demystifies the dreaded "corked" wine, explaining what it is, how to detect it, and offering helpful tips. Kelli shares her belief that the "best wines have a human connection," delving into the stories behind the bottles. She also explains the concept of "calibrating your palate" to enhance your wine tasting experience. Looking for the perfect wine gift? Kelli provides expert guidance. She also offers valuable tips on "taking the list" and navigating wine ordering with ease. If you're seeking to boost your wine knowledge and confidence, Kelli's book and this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine(WWW) are must-haves! Find Kelli at Meadowood in Napa Valley or online at www.napavalleythenandnow.com. Cheers! Kim and Mark 🍷🍷🍷www.thewww.wine #wine #thewonderfulworldofwine #kelliwhite #wineconfident #napavalleythenandnow
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    39 mins
  • Episode 283-Ray Isle Interview
    Feb 15 2025
    The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 283 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Interview with Ray Isle Ray Isle is the executive wine editor for Food and Wine Magazine, Wine & Spirits Editor for Travel and Leisure, and the author of the book "The World in a Wine Glass". He has been nominated for 3 James Beard Awards in the beverage industry. In this episode, Kim and Mark interview Ray about a variety of wine-related topics, including: Food and Wine Magazine content: Kim and Mark ask Ray about the content of Food and Wine Magazine. Ray's book "The World in a Wine Glass": Ray discusses his book, which focuses on helping people shop for wine more effectively. He emphasizes the importance of considering factors such as origin, production methods, and the winemaker when making purchasing decisions. Wine Additives: Labels and wine additives are discussed How to buy wine: Ray provides tips on how to buy wine, including information on non-alcoholic wines. The 3 categories of wine writing: Ray discusses three main categories of wine writing: factual, relational, and impressionistic. Wine stories: We discuss wine stories and Ray shares many of his own. By the end of the episode, you'll be eager to run out and buy Ray's book or follow him on Food and Wine. For more information on Ray, visit his website: www.rayisle.com Cheers, Kim and Mark www.thewww.wine 🍷🍷🍷 #thewonderfulworldofwine #wine #rayisle #foodandwine #theworldinawineglass
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    35 mins
  • Episode 282-Interview with Karen MacNeil
    Jan 31 2025
    The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 282 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Interview with Karen MacNeil Kim and Mark interview wine world legend Karen MacNeil, the only American to have won every major wine award given in the English language. Karen is also a James Beard Award winner and has been named one of the 100 most influential people in wine. Time magazine called her “Americas Missionary of the vine” She is the author of “The Wine Bible” a top 5 best-selling wine book in history, which has sold over 1 million copies and is the best selling American book on wine. In this episode, Kim and Mark ask Karen about the latest edition of her book, Karen shares details of the book and many interesting wine stories and tips. Then we discuss the Come Over October movement started by Karen, the latest Surgeon General's report, wine and health, and many other topics. This is a must-listen episode for any wine lover who wants to hear the passion and knowledge from a legend in the industry. You will want to run out and get her book to learn more. Karen’s Links Karen MacNeil's websites: www.karenmacneil.com www.winespeed.com www.comeoveroctober.com Cheers, Kim and Mark www.thewww.wine 🍷🍷🍷 #wine #thewonderfulworldofwine #karenmacneil #wineseed #comeoveroctober
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    36 mins

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