Voices of the Vine

By: Denise Gardner & Virginia Mitchell
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  • Summary

  • The wine industry is a layered system of professionals: winemakers, grape growers, coopers, engineers, writers, tasters, and much, much more. Each profession contributes to the history, science, and culture that goes into each glass of wine. Join winemaking professionals, Denise Gardner and Virginia Mitchell, as they reveal the industry behind the wine, exploring new wines along the way. This is not your snooty wine podcast! Denise and Virginia bring a refreshing take on wine, generating intrigue for wine lovers and winemakers alike, covering topics rarely discussed by other wine experts. Listeners will have themselves saying, "I never knew that!" even if they tasted the wine before. If you have ever wanted to know more about wine, and the people that make it, this is your podcast. Subscribe today and avoid missing an episode (or a wine recommendation). Show notes are available at dgwinemaking.com/winelovers within the Sip & Swirl.
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Episodes
  • A Dangerous Wine that Became Our New Year’s Eve Tradition

    A Dangerous Wine that Became Our New Year’s Eve Tradition
    Dec 13 2024

    Today, we’re diving into why we “cheers” with sparkling wine on New Year’s Eve once the clock tolls midnight. This episode is filled with Champagne history, the start of the Ball in Times Square, and why the term “toast” is used in celebratory occasions. Plus, a reminder of one of America's oldest New Year's traditions, which includes a handshake from the President.

    For show notes of this episode, visit dgwinemaking.com/winelovers
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    21 mins
  • Taste, Flavor, and Appeal: Wine Buying Tips for Holidays Gifts

    Taste, Flavor, and Appeal: Wine Buying Tips for Holidays Gifts
    Nov 29 2024

    The holiday season is upon us, and I know that finding the perfect gift can be stressful and time consuming. So today, Virginia and I are going to save you some time by discussing our favorite wines to buy as gifts and the reasons why we picked them! You won’t want to miss this episode because our wine buying tips will not only save you time, but they’ll also be impressive purchases for the ones you love.

    For show notes of this episode, visit dgwinemaking.com/winelovers
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    25 mins
  • Wine Tasting Short: Galer Estate 2021 Cabernet Franc

    Wine Tasting Short: Galer Estate 2021 Cabernet Franc
    Nov 15 2024

    Ever wonder what winemakers have to say about their own creations? Today, Virginia is tasting her own Galer Estate 2021 Cabernet Franc with Denise. Not only do we get to reminisce over Virginia’s time at Galer Estate, but we also unravel the perfect food pairing secretes for this Fall-friendly wine.
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    15 mins

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