Wine Without Worry – Jameson Fink
By Jameson Fink
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Description
Does a leather-bound wine list send an icy chill up your spine? Does walking through a wine store feel like navigating a sinister labyrinth? Put aside your anxiety and join Jameson Fink on Wine Without Worry as he serves up a flight of experts to demystify wine. It's a relaxed look at wine, with helpful tips and insight to bring your confidence level up, and keep the wine flowing.
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CleanWine Without Worry – Serving Up Chilled Red Wines With Rachel Belle | Your fridge is not just for white wine. Explore red wine you can--and should--chill for maximum refreshment. Rachel Belle, host of Ring My Belle on KIRO radio, stops by to chill out with cool reds. | 10/26/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Exploring the History of a California Winery from the 1880s to Today | Travel through time and learn about the history of Wente Vineyards in the Livermore Valley. Carolyn Wente, Fourth Generation Winegrower and CEO, is your guide. | 10/19/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Okanagan Valley Wineries: From Lively White Wines to Intense Reds | Traveling through British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, you'll a diversity of both wine and landscape. Get to know the region via interviews with folks from these wineries: St. Hubertus Estate Winery, Quail's Gate, Meyer Family Vineyards, | 10/12/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Washington Wineries: 6 Names You Need To Know | Cabernet, Gruner Veltliner, Malbec, Sparkling? It's all happening in Washington State. Interviews with winemakers and more who illustrate the diversity of wine scene, featuring DeLille, Treveri, WT Vintners, Fidelitas, Savage Grace, and Efeste. - | 10/5/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Five Washington Wineries: Meet The People Behind The Label | Get to know the wines of Cadence, Betz, Two Vintners, Refuge and Prospect, and Avennia. I speak with winery owners and winemakers, ranging from recent upstarts to buzz-worthy names to top labels in the state. All recorded during a visit to Woodinville, | 9/28/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – The Singular Syrah of France’s Northern Rhone | What makes a Syrah unique and exceptional? Guy Sarton du Jonchay, Managing Director of Vidal-Fleury, pours the wines and shares his stories of a winery dating back to 1781. - | 9/21/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Exploring France’s Bergerac Wine Region | Get to know an extremely picturesque yet undiscovered wine region of France: Bergerac. Your guide is Clive Pursehouse, who recently returned from a memorable trip there, cycling through beautiful rural settings. Discover exemplary sweet wines, | 9/14/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Pizzeria Gabbiano: Seattle’s Homage to Roman-Style Pizza | Put aside your notions of pizza being round. Get to know the Roman-style pizza served up at Seattle's Pizzeria Gabbiano. Seasonal toppings and a unique crust (and shape) will make you a convert. Also get (some of) the secrets behind its inspiration and... | 9/7/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Greg Lambrecht of Coravin: How To Enjoy Wine Without Removing The Cork | It's science, not magic, that powers Coravin: an invention that allows you to sample wines at your leisure, without fear of oxidation. Founder Greg Lambrecht reveals how it works and talks about the inspiration (and perspiration) behind its development. | 8/31/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Behind the Scenes of a Seattle Wine Bar: Le Caviste | What goes into the making of a wine bar? Get to know David Butler, owner of Seattle's Le Caviste. We discuss the philosophy behind his all-French wine list, a tribute to some of the most notable wines for leisurely enjoyment. - | 8/24/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Quady North: A Snapshot of Southern Oregon Wine | Move beyond Pinot Noir and the Willamette Valley and get to know Herb Quady of Quady North winery. Discover a unique place and surprising wines when you tour Southern Oregon's Applegate and Rogue Valleys. - | 8/17/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – What Does Sustainability Mean in a Winery and Vineyard? | Sustainable winegrowing is at the core of what Karl Wente does. The Fifth Generation Winegrower and Senior Vice President of Winemaking for Wente Vineyards explains how he's committed to the land and a legacy. | 8/10/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Wine Country Photography 101: How To Take Great Pictures in the Vineyards | Are your photos more like mug shots than memories? Photographer Richard Duval has tips that even beginners with smart phones can use to make photos of vineyards--and people--look distinctive, creative, and impressive. | 8/3/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – How To Uncork Great Outdoor Entertaining | Are you worried about being stuck in the kitchen while your guests are out having fun? Wondering what dishes you can make ahead? What wines to have ready? Fifth Generation Winegrower Christine Wente stops by to ease your mind and make you the perfect h... | 7/27/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – SOMM: A Documentary About The Hardest (Wine) Test in the World | Would you spend five years of your life studying for an exam you only had a five percent chance of passing? That's what you sign up for when you attempt to become a Master Sommelier. Joining me to discuss this Herculean quest for wine knowledge is Jaso... | 7/20/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – What Happens In Vegas When It Comes to Wine | Headed to Las Vegas and curious about what's cool in the world of wine? And what wines to drink to keep you cool in the hot weather? Cole Sisson, Head Sommelier at Michael Mina Bellagio, answers. | 7/13/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Explore The World of Sicilian Wine | Explore The World of Sicilian Wine with the authors of the book of the same name: Bill Nesto and Frances Di Savino. You'll be drinking in the rich history and culture of Sicily through its captivating wines. | 7/6/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Blend Your Own Adventure at the Winemakers Studio | Uncork your inner winemaker at Wente Vineyards' Winemakers Studio. From creating your own custom blend to understanding aromas to cheese pairing, Carolyn Wente is your guide to a unique and exciting wine experience. | 6/29/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – The Versatility of Sherry With Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe | Is Sherry one of the world's most versatile wines? Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe makes the case during our discussion at Seattle's Aragona, where he is Wine and Service Director. Also tune in for a further exploration of Spain, | 6/22/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Bellwether Wine Cellars: The Fascinating Finger Lakes | Get to know the exciting developments when it comes to wine in New York's Finger Lakes with Kris Matthewson, winemaker at Bellwether Wine Cellars. The focus is on Riesling and Pinot Noir, but find out why fans of all types of grapes should put this exc... | 6/15/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – All Your Summer Wines With Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews | It's time for warm-weather sipping, so I chat and taste with Elaine Chukan Brown of Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews. She sent me California wines, I sent her Washington wines, and we share our thoughts. Break out the sunscreen and get on the patio! | 6/8/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Finding Your Flavor With Wine Folly | How do you learn about wine without memorizing places on a map? Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly shares educational tips combining her graphic design background with her zippy personality. We also share a couple wines from Bellwether Wine Cellars in the... | 6/1/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Gruner Veltliner and Beyond: The Delights of Austrian Wine | What is Gruner Veltliner? How do you say it? (Seriously!) Why should you drink it? Get to know the white and red wines of Austria with Winebow's Austrian Import Specialist Melissa Sutherland. | 5/25/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Discovering The South African Wines of Fairview and Spice Route | A call to Cape Town starts a conversation with Jean-Baptiste Cristini, Head of Sales and Marketing for Fairview and Spice Route wineries. We talk about the country's most famous wine regions, touch on Pinotage and Chenin Blanc, and, naturally, | 5/18/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Getting to Know California Chardonnay With Carolyn Wente | Who better to talk with about the diversity and history of our most popular white wine grape than a member of California's First Family of Chardonnay? I welcome Wente Vineyards CEO and Fourth Generation Winegrower Carolyn Wente to the show. | 5/11/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – The Surprising Life of a Winemaker: William Allen of Two Shepherds | What are the highs and lows of being a winemaker? What surprises people about the job? And are you crazy to go it alone? My guest, William Allen of California's Two Shepherds, (who makes tiny amounts of wine from grapes that aren't the usual suspects), | 2/2/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Can a Scratch and Sniff Book Help You Become a Wine Expert? | Are you frustrated by heavy, long-winded, confusing wine books? Pick up a copy of The Essential Scratch and Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert. My guest is the book's author, Richard Betts. He's a Master Sommelier who wants to help YOU decide what y... | 1/19/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – How Much Does Wine Matter in a Restaurant Review? | Does wine service and selection play a big part in a review of a restaurant? Should it? Does it depend on the pricetag of the meal? Food Writer and Critic for the Charleston (SC) Post and Courier Hanna Raskin provides the answers. | 1/5/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – How to Destroy Wine Stereotypes and also Embrace Sweetness | It's a one-two punch of awesome with these guests: Natalie Slater of Bake and Destroy, followed by CakeSpy Jessie Oleson Moore. Natalie destroys stereotypes of vegan cuisine, and I offer the wines to show off her cooking style. | 12/22/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Champagne is Way Better Than Cable: David Speer of Ambonnay Bar | We're making the case for year-round, regular Champagne consumption with David Speer of Ambonnay Bar in Portland, OR. David has some surprising thoughts on the best glass for appreciating Champagne, plus reveals why you might want to forgo the ice bucket. | 12/8/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – The Sensory Experience of Wine at Jordan Vineyard and Winery in California’s Alexander Valley | Join me outdoors, relaxing in the winery courtyard as I learn a lot about pairing food and wine from Jordan Vineyard and Winery Director of Wine, Greg Miller. We taste an outstanding Chardonnay and a few vintages of Cabernet as well, | 11/24/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Michael Mondavi: A Conversation About the Magic of Wine | From Lodi Zinfandel on ice to Napa Valley Cabernet from dramatic hillside vineyards to a sublime sweet Italian wine made from partially dried grapes, my discussion with Michael Mondavi covers a lot of ground. | 11/10/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Are You Getting the Full Pull From Your Wines? A Conversation with Paul Zitarelli | How and where do you buy your wine? Increasingly, it's less in person and more over the internet. And it may be via responding to a compelling e-mail detailing a unique selection. So how does that wine offer get into your inbox? | 10/27/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Wine Grape Harvest Season: To Pick or Not To Pick, That is the Question | How does a winemaker decide when grapes in the vineyard are ready to pick? Is it an art? A science? Both? Ross Andrew Mickel, Winemaker at Ross Andrew Winery, takes time from his busy harvest schedule to shed light on what goes into making this crucial... | 10/13/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Cantine Ferrari: Italian Sparkling Wines of Distinction in a Distinctly Beautiful Setting | Near the Northern Italian town of Trento, with the dramatic Dolomite Mountains as a backdrop, you find a place making sparkling wine where the distinction of Champagne meets the uniqueness of Italy: Cantine Ferrari. Jamie Stewart, | 9/29/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Creating Creative Cocktails With Wine | Wine is great on its own, but you can also get creative in mixing up cocktails. I welcome ace bartender, Mezcal lover, and Spirits Director for the Heavy Restaurant Group Casey Robison. He concocts lively cocktails using red wine, white wine, rosé, | 9/15/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Enjoying R&R and Wine With Leslie Sbrocco | Emmy-Award Winning Television Host, Author, Speaker, and Educator Leslie Sbrocco joins me to talk about what women want to know about wine, and how she came to be a Thirsty Girl. We also talk about what wines she always has within reach: R&R. | 9/1/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – BBQ and Wine: Celebrate the Thrill of the Grill | What the best wine for BBQ? For grilling? Wine Writer, Educator, and Consultant Mary Cressler of Vindulge joins me to provide some surprising picks, way beyond Zinfandel. We talk about Mary's outdoor cooking adventures (included potato-chip crusts and ... | 8/18/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Pet-Nat: Naturally Sparkling Wines That Quench Thirst | If you find Pétillant Naturel to be a mouthful, just say "Pet-Nat". These sparkling wines are made in an ancient way, but provide great pleasure to today's drinker. I'm joined by Writer, Wine Monger, and Passionate Pet-Nat Promoter Sarah Chappell to ex.. | 8/4/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – British Columbia Wine: Explore Canada’s Unique and Diverse Vineyard Landscape | It's time to put British Columbia on your wine radar. There's so much to discover in this Canadian Province: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Syrah, sparkling wine, and a lot more. Looking for where to start? I turn to my guest, Luke Whittall, | 7/21/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – The Wines of South Australia Provide a Rich and Lingering Experience | Is Australian wine all about Shiraz? What makes the wine region of South Australia unique and intriguing? I speak with Jason Miller, General Manager of Rich & Lingering, a food and wine touring company located in Adelaide, South Australia, | 7/7/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Biodynamics: Voodoo in Your Glass, Cow Horns in the Ground | Explore a "beyond organic" method of farming producing some of the most outstanding and exciting wines in the world: biodynamics. My guest, Katherine Cole, wrote a book, Voodoo Vintners, focusing on wineries in Oregon using this controversial, | 6/9/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Cooking With Wine, Smacking Around Vegetables, and Pasta Perfection | So you've got some leftover red or white wine and wondering how to use it for cooking? Help is on the way from Mike Easton, owner of Seattle's phenomenally good Il Corvo, where you'll find pasta perfection. | 5/26/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Facing Wine Anxiety: Shelves, Shops, Pairings, and Vintages | How do you read a wine label? Know how to ask for what you like? And do pairings and vintages matter? I flip the script and turn over the keys to the show to Author/Cook/Urban Farmer Amy Pennington. When she's not working on her Fresh Pantry e-book ser... | 5/12/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – How to Survive Tasting 58 Wines in One Evening | Working in the wine business, as well as writing about wine, means tasting a lot of wines. I welcome Sean Sullivan, creator of Washington Wine Report as well as a Contributing Editor to Wine Enthusiast Magazine, | 4/28/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Use Wine in the Kitchen to Learn to Preserve | Sure, drinking wine is great, but have you ever thought of using it in the kitchen as an ingredient in homemade jams, jellies, and chutneys? To give you a dose of confidence, plus the necessary enthusiasm to get cooking with wine, | 4/14/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Racing Towards Southern Oregon Wine | Oregon's Willamette Valley is justifiably famous for Pinot Noir. But think about journeying beyond its best-known region and grape to experience Southern Oregon wine. Joining me to talk about the wine and the landscape of Southern Oregon is Clive Purse... | 3/31/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – A Flying Winemaker Lands in Chile | How does a Pinot Noir expert from New Zealand end up making wine in Chile? My guest Grant Phelps, Chief Winemaker at Casas del Bosque, explains why he's found Chile to be the perfect spot to make wine. Considering the presence grape-growing regions fro... | 3/17/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Festive and Delightful: The Italian Wines of Dalla Terra | It's not every day you talk with a pilot, sailboat racer, powder skier, and whitewater rapids guide who also happens to own a company that imports Italian wine. I welcome Brian Larky, Chairman and Founder of Dalla Terra, to talk about wines that flow. | 3/3/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Rare Grapes in a Unique Place: Washington State’s Whidbey Island Winery | Washington State has become famous for its wine. Critics have given some bottles perfect scores and put them at the top of year-end lists. But the vast majority of these wines come from Eastern Washington. Quietly, | 2/17/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Ridge Vineyards: The Bottled Poetry of California’s Santa Cruz Mountains | Napa Valley may be the first place that comes to mind when you think of California wine, but there is no place like the Santa Cruz Mountains. That's where you'll find Ridge Vineyards, and one of the world's most legendary wines: Monte Bello. | 2/3/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Pizza, Julius Caesar, and The Culture of Italian Wine | Italy is a diverse and historic wine nation. But that doesn't dissuade me from trying to shoehorn an understanding of its vast wine culture into one program. Fortunately, my guest is Robin Shay, Export Manager for America of Allegrini Estates, | 1/20/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWine Without Worry – Champagne: The Wine With a Fat Cork | Are we really talking about Champagne in January? Yes! Sure, it's a great tradition on New Year's Eve, but consider Champagne for the other 364 days of the year. To make the case, I talk with Brian Maletis, | 1/6/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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