Hello my friends! Today's wine is the magical Don Leo 2019 Cabernet Shiraz blend from the legend himself, Francisco Rodriguez Gonzalez! He is the best enologist in Mexico and he was kind enough to share 3 bottles of wine with me. It was a pleasure being part of the Mexico International Wine Competition and I am blown away at the quality, expressiveness and umami character of this wine. Also, take part in a small meditation to land in our bodies and use our breath as a vessel of hope, to move...

They're Back! Trade shows, wine competitions and the booze-soaked industry that gets to pour once again. I share my personal experiences as a wine judge, trade professional and a human being that strives for balance and wellness. I believe that it can be a tough landscape for wellness to thrive in the wine industry but there is a discipline and confidence that comes from choosing to remain true to ourselves. I hope you enjoy! Cheers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest...

Today's episode is a boozy doozy. I take you through the history, culture and styles of Sherry wines and what makes them so unique. Understand the winemaking process of these fascinating wines, the history and how they have been able to rejuvenate the category among drinkers of all ages. It wouldn't be wellness if we didn't go into the shadows of our grief and discussing why it's so important to feel these feelings and come back stronger, resilient and ready to take action.  --- This...

Join me for a very special episode!  2011 Paul Dethune Grand Cru Champagne is in the house and we are taking a real sip on the nuances of Champagne as a wine of place, quality and tradition. Join me for a special and unique episode of the Wine with Kat podcast.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today's episode is about the misfits- the rebels-the people that don't fit in the patriarchy box! Hell yes to Forlorn Hope and their mission of growing underdog varietals and making misfit wines from their glorious site in Calaveras County in the Sierra Foothills. Limestone soils and 2000 meters bring a natural acidity, brilliant aromatics and an off-the-beaten-path attitude. If you like mainstream wines, chances are these aren't for you! Join me in not fitting in to what the world wants you...

It's time to leave self-doubt in the past, my friends! Let me give you a warm welcome back to the Wine with Kat Podcast. This episode is about Crazy Mary and rising above our fears to live the life of service and purpose. Cheers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My loves, this is a tasty episode! Today we are discussing the Science of Sensory and why it is so important to have a mindful approach when it comes to wine tasting. I truly believe that everyone can be their own expert wine taster! 'How to Taste like a Somm' is budding into a 2-hour class that will be taught for the first time in April and I share an overview of how the class will be structured. No wine today, just coffee for this bleeding heart because this budding entrepreneur is working...

Lingua Franca is the universal language that connects us all. It is from the Jory soils of Eola-Amity and the 66-acre Larry Stone vineyards in the gorgeous Willamette Valley. This Estate Chardonnay 2018 has Asian pear, night blooming jasmine, tangerine skins and oyster shells that bring brilliance, finesse and decadence to the table. Larry Stone is one hell of a guy, and he and his Burgundian team has created the most dynamic wines in Oregon. Today's zen is maybe not so zen because we have to...

Today's episode is possibly a tad lighter than the rest! Fun, everyday French Malbec and the family business reminds us to live free from fear by living our true nature and knowing that we are infinite. Chateau les Croisille Silice 2019 is a rustic, coffee driven, tart cherry kind of wine with cloves and great acidity to boot. From Iron rich and sandy clay the wine was brought up in 6 months tank and 6 months in oak barrel. Kat discusses the ways we live free from fear- it starts with...

My friends, this is a juicy episode with the insanely delicious 1985 Kopke Colheita Port. This is a birth year wine and with a birth year comes some great healings and teachings. Being on a wellness journey also means that we have to look into the shadows and follow the triggers down the rabbit hole. In this episode, Kat shares her truths about deeply rooted feelings of worthlessness that was passed down from generations before her in Mexico City and the great need we have to understand our...

This week's episode is all about how to live and thrive in a continual state of burnout. Kat explores 5 ways to heal and be well, even when we are tired and overworked. She celebrates the collective exhaustion with the beautiful Anne-Sophie Dubois Les Cocottes, the cru Beaujolais that ignites high flying fruit and a solid structure to ground us. It is a blessing to chew on the ways we can get better, and we toast to great wine. cheers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...

Accepting ourselves for all our parts is a process of unlearing, setting boundaries and taking time to take care and take up space. In this episode, it's Kat's birthday weekend so she reflects on the miracles that have come her way and exciting new projects that have come through. She also examines the 'why' behind her striving and realizes that when we come from a place of insecurity, things don't run smooth. Taking up space means leveraging the wisdom and power that is all around us,...

Want to attract more miracles in your life? Well this is the episode for you! Gaining so much inspiration from Matthiason Napa Valley Cabernet 2018, where hippies and Napa collide. Old school and old world style, this refined and elegant cabernet is like a sunny, 75 degree day. It's eucalyptus with an ocean breeze. It's young but has so much to offer now. Also offered in this episode is 5 tangible steps to bring miracles into your life every.single.day. Happy manifesting my winos!  ---...

My friends, the Tool journey began 21 years ago in San Diego on Halloween night. It continues today with the sweet and heavy sounds of Maynard James Keenan. But now it isn't just for the ears, it's for the mouth! Caduceus Primer Paso 2017 is Arizona fruit that brings elevation, stony cobbles, and Italian blends to our table. Maynard expresses his creativity with many arms of his entrepreneurship and we revel in the journey. My own journey of serendipities is a trip and worth sharing, too!...

We are one week into the new year and guess what, and it's still true that healing and human-ing is not a linear path. In this episode Kat shares her journey through a depressing start to the year and how she managed to turn her gray into finding more ways to express joy, love and creativity. Through her curations she realized that the mundane moments of life carry the most punch. The epiphany that there is not epiphany or perfect life to come. In this moment is where the magic lies! And what...

Happy new year! It's the first podcast of the year and we are moving forward with our head held high and crowns on. Today is an exploration of Castillo de Mendoza Reserva 2016. Tempranillo that sees a modern view in a traditional world that delivers full, expressive flavors that show the level of quality coming from Spain. Crown on is a meditation visual that Kat shares with you, a way to align with the energy of the universe and co-create your experience and the life you dream of....

It's Christmas time! You know what that means; food, wine and lots of everything. Kat savours a bottle of Domaine Lionnet 'Terre Brulee' for three days, allowing for complex feelings to arise and be here. She takes a look at what it means to be compassionate to ourselves and be eager for the future. Thanks for listening and see you in the New Year for more wine and wellness from ZenWine!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

In this episode Kat shares the cool news of the re-brand of the ZenWine podcast, now called 'Wine with Kat!' We talk about the legendary wines of Brunello di Montalcino while enjoying the 2016 La Torre. It's been a wild ride opening a wine business and as we wrap up 2021 we discuss the ways that we can take a personal inventory of our lives. It's wines that these that bring on some captivating emotions and we are eager and grateful to move forward. Life is getting so much better!...

The time has come! ZenWineClub.com is live and we have an online wine club!! The dream has manifested into reality and today's episode is all about finding meaning and calm in the chaos of life. The first wine feature is from Sicily and we are so proud to feature Gulfi Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2019. This wine is certified organic, light in body and heavy in flavors. Nero d'Avola and Frappato bring wild red berries, herbs and mushroom compliment the sticky, fine tannins and truly give meaning to...

In this episode Kat has a beautiful rosato from the iconic Piemonte producer, G.D. Vajra. This 2020 rose has all the delights that brings energy, freshness, wild strawberries and raspberries. It's a great time for rose (yes, even during Thanksgiving week!) because the family run business is built on hustle, resilience and team work. Similarly, to build a dream in our own life requires the dedication and thick skin to persevere, even in chaos and noise. This is a heartfelt episode as Kat's...

The noble grape variety of Hungary keeps shining with the 2017 Márga from Szent Donát Winery, Balatonfüred-Csopak Region. It's key ingredient being the famous indigenous grape of Tokaj, Furmint! This wine was skillfully crafted by Tamás Kovács, one of Hungary's winemaking stars. The wine is power and finesse with vibrant flavors of apricot flesh, honey, orange blossom and a kiss of mineral and saline. It's an electric wine that has strength and ease, which is a fabulous lesson to look at our...

In this episode we take a trip to Mexico’s food and wine Mecca, the one and only..Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe! Kat had the honor of taking part in the Mexico International Wine Competition and subsequently fell in love with the people and wines of Mexico. Also with the excitement of upcoming wine regions, Kat shares her personal journey of her father who is sick and dying. This is a personal story of how to stay present and compassionate through hard times. --- This episode is sponsored by...

Today's wine and wellness is brought to you by the complicated matter of selling alcohol and the beverage industry! The three tier system is a checks and balances. Tier one is a brewery, winery, importer and tier two is the middle man of the wholesaler and distributors. The final tier is the restaurant and retial system which then sells the product to the consumer. The people that drink it! We also chat about the ways to stay healthy and loving with narcissism all around us. Cheers to the art...

Today's wine and wellness topic is on how to handle rejection to authentically move on without pain or resentment. It happens to all of us and it doesn't have to throw us off course. Also in this episode is how to make a red wine, every step involved on how red wine is made, from the vineyard to the press to the bottling line and out the door. It is a process and there are a lot of choices a winemaker can make along the way. No surprise that the wine in the glass today is another Chardonnay,...