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. The post Wine Without Worry – Wine Country Photography 101: How To Take Great Pictures in the Vineyards appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Are your photos more like mug shots than memories? Photographer Richard Duval (http://www.vinelines.com/)has tips that even beginners with smart phones can use to make photos of vineyards--and people--look distinctive, creative, and impressive.

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 host, glass of wine in hand. The post Wine Without Worry – How To Uncork Great Outdoor Entertaining appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

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 (https://www.wentevineyards.com/our-winery/history/our-family/christine-wente)stops by to ease your mind and make you the perfect host, glass of wine in hand.

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 Jason Wise, Writer and Director of SOMM, a documentary […] The post Wine Without Worry – SOMM: A Documentary About The Hardest (Wine) Test in the World appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

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 Jason Wise, Writer and Director of SOMM (https://www.facebook.com/sommdocfilm), a documentary following four passionate sommeliers attempting to summit wine's most elusive peak. It's a film full of drama, intensity, madness, laughter, and the smell...

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. The post Wine Without Worry – What Happens In Vegas When It Comes to Wine appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

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 (http://www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/las-vegas/michael-mina-bellagio/), answers.

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. The post Wine Without Worry – Explore The World of Sicilian Wine appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Explore The World of Sicilian Wine (http://theworldofsicilianwine.blogspot.com/) 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.

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. The post Wine Without Worry – Blend Your Own Adventure at the Winemakers Studio appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Uncork your inner winemaker at Wente Vineyards' (https://www.wentevineyards.com/) Winemakers Studio (http://wentewinemakers.com/). From creating your own custom blend to understanding aromas to cheese pairing, Carolyn Wente is your guide to a unique and exciting wine experience.

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, discover the next big thing in Washington wine, and find out how Tanghe’s culinary background informs his […] The post Wine Without Worry – The Versatility of Sherry With Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Is Sherry one of the world's most versatile wines? Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe makes the case during our discussion at Seattle's Aragona (http://aragonaseattle.com/), where he is Wine and Service Director. Also tune in for a further exploration of Spain, discover the next big thing in Washington wine, and find out how Tanghe's culinary background informs his wine career.

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 exciting region on their radar. The post Wine Without Worry – Bellwether Wine Cellars: The Fascinating Finger Lakes appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

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 (http://www.bellwetherwinecellars.com/). The focus is on Riesling and Pinot Noir, but find out why fans of all types of grapes should put this exciting region on their radar.

It's time for warm-weather sipping, so I chat and taste with Elaine Chukan Brown of Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews (http://wakawakawinereviews.com/). She sent me California wines, I sent her Washington wines, and we share our thoughts. Break out the sunscreen and get on the patio!

How do you learn about wine without memorizing places on a map? Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly (http://winefolly.com/)shares educational tips combining her graphic design background with her zippy personality. We also share a couple wines from Bellwether Wine Cellars (http://www.bellwetherwinecellars.com/) in the Finger Lakes and I get introduced to Childish Gambino (http://childishgambino.com/deepweb.html).

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 (http://www.austrianwine.com/) with Winebow's (http://winebow.com/)Austrian Import Specialist Melissa Sutherland.

A call to Cape Town starts a conversation with Jean-Baptiste Cristini, Head of Sales and Marketing for Fairview (http://www.fairview.co.za/)and Spice Route (http://www.spiceroutewines.co.za/) wineries. We talk about the country's most famous wine regions, touch on Pinotage and Chenin Blanc, and, naturally, discuss goat towers.

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 (https://www.wentevineyards.com/) to the show. We talk about the variety of styles available to suit anyone's palate as well as food pairings that make your wine sing. Plus, go beyond Napa and Sonoma and get to know the Livermore Valley.

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, (http://twoshepherdsvineyards.com/) (who makes tiny amounts of wine from grapes that aren't the usual suspects), answers these questions and more. Plus, I taste some of his wines, including a most unique Trousseau Gris.

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. (http://myessentialwine.com/book/)My guest is the book's author, Richard Betts. He's a Master Sommelier who wants to help YOU decide what you like, and even provide a map to your (wine) desires.

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 (http://blog.postandcourier.com/raskin-around/) provides the answers. We also talk about how to get Yelp Help (http://www.amazon.com/Yelp-Help-Online-Restaurant-Reviews-ebook/dp/B00DT8KT9M)via her book of the same name, with great tips on how to sharpen your skills as an aspiring food...

It's a one-two punch of awesome with these guests: Natalie Slater of Bake and Destroy (http://bakeanddestroy.net/), followed by CakeSpy (http://www.cakespy.com/) Jessie Oleson Moore. Natalie destroys stereotypes of vegan cuisine, and I offer the wines to show off her cooking style. And if you're craving sweetness, who better to speak with than a CakeSpy? I brought the dessert wine.