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  • S1 E8-Guy Talk with Jimi-Real Men Drink Rosé
    2025/06/03

    Round 2 of Guy talk with Jimi features a "Taylor-Made" conversation with a raconteur with the AM radio voice, DC Brau's own, Steve Taylor! Join the guys (and Zena and Renée!) for a discussion of rosés for brunch, beer for breakfast and who's bringing Snoop's 19 Crimes to the BBQ.

    Cheers to our special guest Steve Taylor (and DC Brau's Dueling Grounds Lager, and The Citizen Belgian Pale Ale), 19 Crimes, Chevalier Famaey Malbec Rosé, Müller and Grossman Rosé of Zweigelt.

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    45 分
  • S1 E7-Light Flight-Myths and Misperceptions
    2025/05/27
    Cheers to: Nick Materese - Liquid Storyteller, Siema Wines, Lodali Dolcetto D'alba, Hillinger Secco, Cuvée Klaus, Lakewood Vineyards, Slater Run Vineyards, Glen Manor Vineyard, Loew Vineyards, Little Bosco, Lodali Moscato, SER, Lopez de Heredia, Two Wolves Wines, Clos Rougeard, Raptor Ridge, Domaine Drouhin Rose Rock, Elk Cove, Carlton Winemaker Studio, Castello di Bolgheri Superiore, Laurent Perrier, Cathy Corison, Chateau d'Yquem, Karen MacNeil, Mondavi, Phil Coturri, Tablas Creek, Matthiasson, Selva Capuzza, Jonty's Ducks, Salton Winery, Old Westminster, Plump Jack.
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    1 時間 8 分
  • S1 E6-Light Flight: Is It a Rule or Recommendation?
    2025/05/21

    Stem or stemless? Can I have white wine with a steak? What if I use the wrong glass????

    IS there a wine jail? Join us as we decode the customs of wine with our episode, "Is It a Rule or Recommendation?"

    Cheers to Two Wolves Wines, Bedell Cellars, Clos Rougeard, Cathy Corison, Glen Manor Vineyards, Julia Coney and Michelle Williams, Just Getting Better, Hawkes Wine, Jo Jo Valenzuela, and Janie Brooks at Brooks Wine.

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    44 分
  • S1 E5-Deep Dive: Long Island Wines
    2025/05/13

    Zena takes a long drive for a deep dive into the wines of the North Fork of Long Island. Featuring special guest, Robin Epperson-McCarthy, the owner/winemaker of Saltbird Cellars, this episode covers why Long Island is such a magical wine place: from the terroir and micro/macro climates to the generosity of the wine growing community. Kick back with some oysters and a Saltbird Sauvignon Blanc and enjoy!

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    37 分
  • S1 E4-Guy Talk with Jimi-Introductions
    2025/05/06

    Join us for our first episode of Guy Talk with Jimi - the companion to When You're the Only Woman in the Room - Conversations around gender, culture and inclusivity in wine spaces. In our first episode, join Jimi, along with special guest Ben Wright, in a free-ranging discussion being guys that drink wine.

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    54 分
  • S1 E3-Deep Dive on Chardonnay
    2025/04/29

    Are you a cool climate stainless Chardonnay drinker? Or do you want a little buttered toast in your glass? Find out the ABCs of Chardonnay and why the "Anything But Chardonnay" crowd needs to give this amazingly versatile varietal another try.

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    31 分
  • S1 E1-Introducing When You Just Want A Glass of Wine
    2025/04/19

    When You Just Want a Glass of Wine is a podcast dedicated to making wine drinking more approachable and inclusive. Hosts Zena Polin and Renée Gentry decode the language and unlock the customs of wine drinking with warmth, humor, and zero pretension.

    Hosted by Zena Polin, owner of Beauty Champagne & Sugar Boutique, and Renée Gentry, an attorney and WSET Level 2 wine aficionado-in-progress, the podcast launches on April 22, 2025, following Beauty's RAMMY nomination for Wine Program of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington.

    Weekly episodes include a mix of styles: 🍷 Light Flights – where they explore fun, breezy topics like “When you're at the beach, but it’s a wine desert.” 🍇 Deep Dives – educational episodes focusing on specific grapes, regions, and traditions. 👩‍🎓 "When I Don't Know What I Don't Know" – navigating the awkward but relatable questions about wine. 👠 "When You're the Only Woman in the Room" and "Guy Talk" – conversations around gender, culture, and inclusivity in wine spaces. 🍽️ On-location episodes from restaurants and wineries – including how to order wine without feeling intimidated and how to make the most of a winery visit.

    Other short episodes, include a fast-paced, two-minute segment called "What’s in Renée’s Glass?" — a fun speed round designed to help Renée prep for her next level of wine certification.

    Whether you're a total beginner or a budding connoisseur, this podcast is your new favorite pairing.

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    15 分
  • S1 R6-What's in Renée's Glass?
    2025/06/07

    What do you get when you blend Chenin blanc with Roussanne, Viognier, Semillon and ducks??? Well, you get the 2022 Avondale Jontys Ducks Pekin White from Paarl, South Africa.

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    12 分