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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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How to Figure Out What Wine You Actually Like
Episode 169
Wednesday, 12 August, 2026
Ep 169You don’t need to know everything about wine to figure out what you actually like drinking.Maybe you know you love certain wines but have no idea how to explain why. Or you walk into a wine shop and fall back on buying the same bottle because you don’t know what to ask for. In this episode, we’re taking wine tasting back to the basics and learning how to identify the characteristics you actually enjoy in a wine.I break down some of the most common wine terms including tannin, acidity, body, dry, sweet, and fruity and what they actually mean when you’re tasting wine. You’ll also learn how simple side-by-side tastings and a few quick notes can help you recognize patterns in what you like and don’t like.By the end of the episode, you’ll know how to describe your wine preferences and the three things to tell a sommelier or wine shop so they can help you find a bottle you’ll love. Because there’s no wine you should like, a good wine is simply a wine you like drinking.Resources:My 4-Step Wine Tasting Method to Build Your Wine Confidence - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-1 Episode Highlights:What tannin actually feels like in wineDry vs. sweet vs. fruity wineHow to recognize acidity and bodyUnderstanding aromas and tasting notesHow to identify your wine preferencesEasy side-by-side wine tasting experimentsWhy keeping tasting notes helpsThe 3 things to share when asking for a wine recommendation Why your wine preferences can changeWhat 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
