When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine
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When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine
A podcast dedicated to making wine drinking more approachable and inclusive. Join us as we decode the language and unlock the customs of wine drinking.
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S2 E5-Sip and Spa with Ada Polla of Alchimie Forever
Today's podcast is a sensorial journey through Switzerland - tasting regional wines and pairing each with a rejuvenating skincare ritual. Guest Ada Po...
S2 R4-What's In Renée's Glass?
Shout out to the fabulous Michelle Lim Warner of DCanter Wine Boutique in DC for bringing it today with the bottle for What's in Renée's Glass? A 2016...
S2 E4-Pouring Stories in National Landing: Nycci Nellis Joins When You Just Want a Glass of Wine
This week we’re pouring stories with our friend Nycci Nellis - the voice behind Industry Nights, Foodie & the Beast, and TheListAreYouOnIt.com. She jo...
S2-R3-What's In Renée's Glass?
Acid, acid, acid...Riesling is the Acid Queen! In this episode of “What’s in Renée’s Glass?” Zena pours four very different Rieslings: Left Foot Charl...
S2 E3-How to Be a Good Winery Guest with Slater Run Vineyard's Petra Stolfa
Beauty's Bellezza Wine Club goes on the road to Slater Run Vineyard in Upperville, VA. We started with a walking tour of the winery led by owner/viney...
S2 R2-What's in Renée's Glass?
What's in Renée's Glass? Elegant with a little bit of rusticity on the edges. Pretty. Complex. A New World Old World wine? Yep. A new fave! The McPher...
S2 E2-Dave McIntyre-A Vintage Perspective
Wine writer, wine drinker and raconteur, Dave McIntyre, joins Zena and Renée and their good friend Nick Materese for a lively discussion on everything...
S2 R1-What's In Renée's Glass Season 2 Premier
Zena's giving Renée an easy one in her first episode back. Her favorite varietal. What's herbaceous and bright with subtle citrus? An old world Loire...
S2 E1-Live Launch of Season 2 with Molly Finnegan of Laurent Perrier
Join us live at the Westin in Crystal City where we have the lovely Molly Finnegan of Laurent Perrier helping us raise a glass to Season 2! The Bellez...
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S2-What's In Renée's Glass Trailer
What does it really take to get your WSET Level 3. Find out in Season 2!
S2-What's Going On at Beauty Champagne and Sugar Boutique Trailer
Exciting times at Beauty Champagne and Sugar Boutique. We're launching Season 2 with champagne and a live podcast from the Westin, a VIP Road Trip to...
S1 E17-Corporate Lists & Rock Star Sips: Finding Wine Gems at the Hard Rock Cafe (and other corporate wine lists)
How do you find a good glass of wine when you’re dining at a corporate restaurant like Hard Rock Cafe? We’ll decode the wine list, help you spot hidde...
S1 R14-What's in Renée's Glass?
Our friend Klaus Wittauer returns with an Austrian red blend. Cherries and wildness and acid oh my! The three biggies of Austrian reds: a blend of 40%...
S1 E16-Deep Dive on Rosé
This week, everything's coming up Rosés! Zena and Renée welcome Renée's long-time friend Marquette Rogers to discuss his favorite style of wine. We're...
S1 R13-What's in Renée's Glass?
Special Guest Klaus Wittauer - expert in Austrian Wine - brings a beautiful example Austria's leading varietal, the Queen of Austrian wine, Grüner Vel...
S1 E15-Deep Dive on Maryland Wines
Join Zena and Renée on a hot day at the beautiful Loew Vineyards. 5th generation winemaker, Rachel Lipman, talks about her remarkable family history i...
S1 R12-What's in Renée's Glass?
Did you know there are 300 molecules that make up cherry aroma and taste? Cherry cola? Bing cherry? Red cherry? Black cherry? Fresh cherry? Cooked che...
S1 E14-Deep Dive on Austrian Wines
Zena and Renée welcome the man, the myth, the Austrian Wine Legend, Klaus Wittauer for a full on deep dive on Austrian wines! Accounting for about 1%...
S1 R11-What's in Renée's Glass?
Light pale lemony, and Italian or is it? Ah, a 2023 Barboursville Pinot Grigio - a beautiful example of Virginia winemakers bridging the gap between O...
S1 E13-Deep Dive on Virginia Wines at Glen Manor
For our first in a series on Virginia wines, Zena and Renée take a road trip to the astonishingly beautiful Glen Manor Winery in Front Royal, VA. Nest...
S1 R10-What's in Renée's Glass?
Zena finally gets into the hot seat! The best part of wine is bringing people together. Zena, Renée and their friends take on a blind vertical tasting...
S1 E12-Deep Dive: Aromas and Flavors of Wine
"A Deep Dive into Flavors and Aromas aka is there bacon in my wine?" In this episode, we chat about the fascinating world of wine flavors and aromas —...
S1 R9-What's In Renée's Glass
Cherry, tannins and a hint of balsamic. Oregano and thyme, and tomato leaf. A pink label with a black rooster. Special Guests Geoff and Jimi. Put them...
S1 E11-Guy Talk With Jimi
In this episode of Guy Talk, we’re sipping bold Amarone and getting real about wine. What do guys love about it? What do guys hate? We break down the...
S1 R8-What's in Renée's Glass?
We talk old and new. Fruit and forest floor. Volcanic and limestone. What's in Renée's Glass? The wonderful world of pinot noir! Spoiler Alert: Renée...
S1 E10-Deep Dive: Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a diva in the vineyard but a rockstar in the glass. In this episode, we take a "deepish" dive into the history, mystery and sheer drama...
S1 R7-What's in Renée's Glass?
Old world elegance....a classic Left Bank Bordeaux from Château Verdignan. Ever wondered how those wine experts know if it's a left bank or right bank...
S1 E9-Light Flight-Decoding a Wine Label
Dry champagne or DRY champagne? Do you want a "brut" wine or a feminine wine? When does half sweet actually mean more sweet? Why are the French so bri...
S1 R6-What's in Renée's Glass?
What do you get when you blend Chenin blanc with Roussanne, Viognier, Semillon and ducks??? Well, you get the 2022 Avondale Jontys Ducks Pekin White f...
S1 E8-Guy Talk with Jimi-Real Men Drink Rosé
Round 2 of Guy talk with Jimi features a "Taylor-Made" conversation with a raconteur with the AM radio voice, DC Brau's own, Steve Taylor! Join the gu...
S1 R5-What's in Renée's Glass?
When you're dancing with a beautiful red wine, sometimes it's best to start with what it's not...This glass ended up being a fantastic Grenache from Y...
S1 E7-Light Flight-Myths and Misperceptions
Cheers to: Nick Materese - Liquid Storyteller, Siema Wines, Lodali Dolcetto D'alba, Hillinger Secco, Cuvée Klaus, Lakewood Vineyards, Slater Run Vine...
S1 R4-What's In Renée's Glass?
What do you get when your vineyard used to be covered in a glacier? You get an amazing high acid, beautiful pinot blanc from Michigan. Michigan? That'...
S1 E6-Light Flight: Is It a Rule or Recommendation?
Stem or stemless? Can I have white wine with a steak? What if I use the wrong glass????
IS there a wine jail? Join us as we decode the customs o...
S1 R3-What's in Renée's Glass
Back to the North Fork of Long Island for What's in Renée's Glass! The BOE 10th Anniversary Edition Merlot (with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon). Dark...
S1 E5-Deep Dive: Long Island Wines
Zena takes a long drive for a deep dive into the wines of the North Fork of Long Island. Featuring special guest, Robin Epperson-McCarthy, the owner/w...