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Wine Guide with Cork & Fizz - Wine education for beginners and enthusiastsAuthor: Hailey Bohlman Wine Educator
Interested in learning about wine, but not sure where to start? Youre in the right place! Here at the Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine, youll have the opportunity to dive into the world of wine in a fun and approachable way. Hi! I'm Hailey, wine enthusiast turned wine educator and founder of Cork & Fizz. Im here to answer all your wine questions, anything from what the heck is an orange wine? to is natural wine really better for me? Ill also cover topics such as wine tasting, pairing food and wine, how to shop for wine, and so much more! Youll also get to hear from experts in the wine industry like winemakers and experienced sommeliers. Whether youre a casual wine sipper or a total cork dork like myself, this podcast is for you! Want to learn even more about wine? Come follow me on Instagram @corkandfizz and check out my website, www.corkandfizz.com to book a private tasting or join my virtual tasting club, the Cork Crew!How to do a wine tasting for beginners. What are the basics of wine? What type of wine should a beginner drink? What wine goes with which food? Wine information for beginners. What is the best way to learn about wine? This is a wine education podcast Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Education, Food, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Mythbusters: Sweet Wines Are Not Low Quality
Episode 152
Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
Ep 152Sweet wine has been associated with having an unrefined palate or being a beginner in the wine world. But that does not automatically mean you are a wine amateur if you like sweet wine.In this Mythbusters episode, we are setting the record straight. Sweet wine does not equal low quality. While there are plenty of mass produced sugary bottles out there, sweetness itself is just another attribute of wine, right alongside acidity, tannin, and body. When made with intention and quality grapes, sweet wine can be balanced, complex, and can even rank among the most expensive wines in the world.You will learn how noble rot works, why ice wine is so rare, how Port is fortified, and why balance between sugar and acidity is everything. From Sauternes in Bordeaux to Tokaji in Hungary, Vin Santo in Italy, Recioto della Valpolicella, Port, and Pedro Ximénez sherry, there are sweet wines being made all over the world that are high quality, traditional, and in many cases some of the most sought after bottles out there. You will also hear why sweet wines are incredible with salty, spicy, and even funky cheeses.So if you have ever felt like ordering a sweet wine makes you look like a beginner, this episode is for you.Thank you to our exclusive sponsor, Last Bubbles, for sponsoring this episode. Download the Last Bubbles app or go to www.lastbubbles.com and use code CORKANDFIZZ for 10% off your order! (And be sure to sign up for their mailing list so you never miss a bottle!)Resources:12 Wines I’d Recommend to Any Curious Wine Drinker - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-136Episode Highlights:Where the sweet wine stereotype beganWhy sweetness is just another wine attributeHow noble rot concentrates flavorWhy Sauternes can cost thousandsHow true ice wine is made and why it is rareThe difference between Amarone and ReciotoHow Port is fortified and why it is strongWhy sweet wines pair well with salty and spicy foodsHow sugar helps wine ageWhat did you think of the episode? Text me!Support the showDon't Forget to Download my Free Wine Tasting Guide! - https://www.corkandfizz.com/free-wine-tasting-guide Connect with me:Cork and Fizz - https://www.corkandfizz.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandfizz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/corkandfizz/Email - hailey@corkandfizz.com
