No wine embodies Summer quite like rosé and if you really want to get in the spirit, decadent Rosé Champagne is definitely the way to go! Episode #25 of The Wine Atelier podcast features the fabulous Rita Jammet, CBO (Chief Bubble Officer) of La Caravelle Champagne, who’s here to get you in the Summer spirit and introduce you to her truly delightful rosé Champagne.

Bérénice Lurton of Château Climens in Bordeaux shares the exquisite terroir of her world renowned, sweet Barsac wines and introduces us to her exciting, new dry white wine, Asphodèle. This new release sets a historical precedent for the winery and also represents a vinous collaboration with the esteemed Pascal Jolivet of Sancerre in the Loire Valley.

Francois Matton, shares the fascinating history behind Château Minuty, his family’s esteemed winery that was founded in 1936, the dynamics of running the business with his brother and sister and what sets his family’s special rosés apart from some of the newer producers on the block.

True groundbreaker and “Wine Mother,” Delia Viader, shares her fascinating and inspiring story of overcoming obstacles to create her eponymous, critically acclaimed winery in California’s Napa Valley.

World renowned winemaker and Proprietor of the Boisset Collection, Jean-Charles celebrates another exciting career milestone with the introduction of 1881 Napa, the Valley’s first History Museum and Tasting Salon that’s also set one on of the region’s most historic properties.

Clare Reichenbach, new CEO of the esteemed James Beard Foundation, discusses her own personal history with food and shares how her unique skill set makes her perfect for leading this institution and sheds light on her exciting plans for the future.

America’s Doyenne of Sparkling Wine, Eileen Crane, shares what it was like as a female winemaker in 1980’s Napa and how a fortuitous meeting with Claude Taittinger changed her life forever and ultimately led to her admirable vinous legacy.

Karen MacNeil is the only American to have won every major wine award in the English language and in this interview, she discusses her inspiring journey in the wine industry and the story behind her iconic book, The Wine Bible, and its second edition.

A little over 15 yrs since its initial release, CellarTracker inventor Eric Levine, discusses the fascinating story behind his inspiration for developing this comprehensive wine management system that currently features 100 million bottles and more than 7 million reviews/tasting notes.

What can we expect in the world of wine in 2019? Who better to ask than Eric Hemer, Senior Vice President and Corporate Director of Wine Education for SGS and one of only four people on the planet to achieve both the Master of Wine and Master Sommelier credentials.

We continue our Rosé Month escapades with Mitch Frank, News Editor of Wine Spectator Magazine who sounds off on his latest cover story, “Rosé’s New Era” and where we stand since the beginning of the Rosé Revolution.

If you’ve become a fan of rosé wine over the past ten years, chances are, Paul Chevalier is largely responsible. As National Director for Shaw-Ross Imports, Paul has played an integral part in educating the public about Provencal-style pink wine and launching the Whispering Angel brand into the stratosphere.

It’s Rosé Season and Shari Gherman, Co-founder and President of the American Fine Wine Competition, joins me to share her latest, timely collaboration with the Rosé Competition.

This episode features April Cullom, Spanish Wine Specialist and Winemaker of Casa Abril Selections, as she shares her inspiring journey and how Spanish wine became her life’s work and career focus.

The Palmaz family has a talent for marrying tradition and technology – both in medicine and wine! Christian Palmaz share his family’s thrilling journey reviving one of Napa’s oldest, Prohibition-era properties and implementing cutting edge technology in order to produce world class wine.

PJ explains the unique conditions of California’s Central Coast and explains the uniqueness of the region’s terroir and exactly what that seemingly snobby French wine term means. He also comments on Duckhorn’s Three Palms Vineyard Merlot being crowned Wine Spectators’ #1 Wine of the Year right before our interview.  

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about Burgundy, now’s the time! Laurent Drouhin shares his experiences growing up in this legendary wine region as well as valuable advice to those looking to acquaint themselves with the legendary wines of the region.

Whether it’s your New Year’s Resolution or you’re just striving to lose a few pounds, you don’t have to give up your daily glass of wine to do so…as long as you’re picking the RIGHT wines! As a big proponent of “all things in moderation,” in this episode I share 3 Golden Rules to selecting lower calorie wines, a proven equation that guarantees your weight loss success and the three categories of wine and how “Waistline Friendly” they really are. I also save a dear, wine loving listener from...

In the third episode of the WAP Wine 101 series, it’s time for sparkling wine! I explain why you should incorporate this delightful style into your everyday life and share a personal story that shows why you shouldn’t avoid ALL sparklers because of a bad hangover you had in high school. I’ve also got 5 key phrases that’ll get you “Talking the Talk” of sparkling wine and the Top 3 Styles of bubbly that’ll ignite your passion for exploration and have you “Walking the Walk” as well. I also...

My Wine 101 series is designed to provide a foundation for mastering wine in no time! In this episode we’ll explore why white wine deserves more respect, 3 key reasons to drink more of it, 5 phrases that’ll have you “Talking the Talk” of white wine, and 3 key grape varieties that’ll have you “Walking the Walk” of white wine as well. I also help a listener expand her vinous horizons and get out of a lengthy Chardonnay rut.

In this episode, I share 4 essential tips for defeating the dreaded wine snob and becoming more confident in which wines YOU truly enjoy. I also help a listener vanquish a vinous bully and stand up for her favorite wine.

Welcome to The Wine Atelier! In this episode, I kick off my wine-drenched, podcasting journey by sharing my own personal, and sometimes painful, experiences that inspired me to ultimately transform my life and turn my passion for wine into a career.