Inside Wine

You've seen the internet memes, t-shirts, bumper stickers, or birthday cards that say "like a fine wine, I get better with age." But is it true that wine gets better with age? Host Joe Janish explains: - 99% of all wine at a retail shop should be consumed within 2 years - Wine has no expiration date, but it has a vintage date -- and that's what will help you understand how long a wine can be kept - Wines with no vintage date should be drunk immediately (or left on the store shelf) - A...

This episode focuses on wines for the traditional Thanksgiving feast. If you're the host, the easiest way to choose the right wines is to put the task on your guests. Everyone asks "what can I bring?" Tell them one bottle of their favorite wine and a second bottle of a wine type that you specify based on what you learn in this episode. If you're the host and providing all the wine, figure on 2-3 glasses per person. One standard (750ml) bottle of wine equals 5 generous...

Craggy Range winemaker Julian Grounds explains how he began making wine in his native Australia, moved on to Burgundy, then the US Northwest, back to Australia, before finally settling in New Zealand. Julian provides his perspective of Pinot Noir -- in all of those classic areas where he's made wine (Burgundy, Oregon, and New Zealand) -- and dives deep into what makes Craggy Range a benchmark producer in New Zealand. More information at http://insidewinepodcast.com/1 For questions,...

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