Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell
Ron Edwards, Master Sommelier, Winebow Fine Wine + Spirits
Knowledge is the fuel that powers intelligent buying and selling. Fuel up with Wine Smart the 10-minute podcast from Ron Edwards, Master Sommelier the Director of Wine Education at Winebow Fine Wine + Spirits. Ron provides easy access, premium information for the beverage professional. Get Wine Smart anytime, anywhere so you can buy and sell better.
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Food and Wine Pairing, Tannin
Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell
01/23/23 • 11 min
Food and wine pairings are scary but fun. Perfect pairings begin with understanding how the components of the wine interact with your food. Invest 10 minutes with Ron to gain insider knowledge of how to work with tannin to end up with great food and wine interactions.
More Info on these links:
Medical aspects of tannin
Wiki on Tannin
How tannins work in wine
Food sources of tannin
Food and Wine Overview Video
Agave Spirits: How Pure is Yours?
Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell
09/04/23 • 15 min
Did you know that 100% agave on the label only addresses the distillate's sugar source? Using "additives" up to 1% by volume is legal without telling us. What are these additives and why are they being included? Invest 10 minutes with my guest Monique Huston, VP of Spirits Portfolio to understand more about additives that might be found in your go-to agave spirit.
Links to more info and a list of additive-free agave spirits:
Tequila Matchmaker Additive-Free List
Summary Info on All of these Brands
Fortaleza Tequila
ArteNOM Tequila
Cimarrón Tequila
Tequila Lapis
Tequila Fruenteseca
Tequila Pura Sangre
Don Amado Mezcal
Mina Real Mezcal
Siembra Valles Tequila
Siembra Azul Tequila
Siembra Metl Mezcal
Tequila Cascahuín
Don Mateo de la Sierra Mezcal
G4 Tequila
Primo Tequila
Palomo Mezcal
El Buho Mezcal
Dogliani: Don't Forget Dolcetto
Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell
10/07/24 • 9 min
When it's perfect it's perfect and Dogliani is perfect for Dolcetto. Dolcetto is a bit finicky but it is so delightful in the right place and the right hands. It needs a Goldilocks climate and a soil that retains water but not too much. Exploring Dogliani opens up top-tier wines that are accessible on any given Friday. Invest 10 minutes in the DOCG of Dogliani and then find one to try. To help you explore click the link below.
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Pecchenino
Methods and Principles of Poli Distillery, Special Episode
Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell
05/30/22 • 29 min
This is episode three of a four-part interview with Jacopo Poli of Poli Distillery in Schiavon, Veneto, on the subject of Grappa. This conversation is about methods of production. The Poli family has been in this region of Veneto since 1400 and in the Grappa business since the 19th century. Jacopo is internationally recognized as a leader in the artform of distillation and an elite in the creation of Grappa.
Whiskey Mash, Sour or Sweet?
Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell
04/11/22 • 11 min
Monique Huston, VP of Spirits Portfolio, joins me in this episode to discuss the movement and meaning of sweet mash in American Whiskey. We set the stage with sour mash and then work from there. Take 10-minutes to find out why you know the difference and how it will change your buying and selling practices. You can explore a sweet mash bourbon through the brand below:
Field and Sound
Jura, Burgundy's Twin
Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell
10/14/24 • 11 min
Jura is a calcareous geologic sibling of the Cote d'Or, separated by the Bresse Plain. No wonder the vineyards boast Chardonnay as the most-planted grape and Pinot Noir as the top red grape, but this semi-alpine region has individuality. Take 10 minutes to start the exploration of Jura.
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Domaine Maire
The VDP Grosses Gewächs
Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell
10/03/22 • 10 min
The VDP ( Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter) of Germany has done a remarkable job of identifying and setting apart the great vineyards of Germany and bringing consumers back labels that represent a greater truth of location. The VDP top of the pyramid of quality is the Grosses Gewächs wines from the Grosse Lage sites. Take 10-minutes to find out why you should buy and sell some of these remarkable wines.
Vocabulary:
VDP ( Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter) , Grosses Gewächs, Erste Lage, Grosse Lage, Gutswein, Ortswein, Bernkastel Doctor, Mosel, Würzgarten, Ürzig, Franken, Sylvaner, Julius Echter Berg, Iphofen, Ahr, Pinot Noir, Rosenthal, Arhwheiler
Rias Baixas
Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell
07/11/22 • 11 min
Knowledge is the fuel that powers intelligent buying and selling. Today take 10-minutes with Ron Edwards, Master Sommelier to explore Rias Baixas. The region is famous for crisp, delightful white wines with Galician ocean influence. The link below will introduce you to a wine that exemplifies Albariño from this wonderful corner of Spain.
Licia Wines
Terms to Explore from the content:
Pontevedra, Galicia, Denominción de Origen, Denominción Especifica Albariño, Val do Salnes, O Rosal, Candado do Tea, Soutomaior, Ribeira do Ulla
Valle de Apalta DO
Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell
06/20/22 • 10 min
Near the center of the Colchagua DO Zone there is a very special horseshoe-shaped valley known as Valle de Apalta DO Area. It is a treasure within the Chilean wine landscape offering very old vineyards with the potential to make top-tier wines. Invest 10-minutes to find out why you need to experience and sell the wines of this region. Experience the Apalta through our producers Lapostolle and Clos Apalta.
Lapostolle
Clos Apalta
Mallorca
Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell
11/11/24 • 12 min
I'll have a Prensal Blanc to start and follow it with a lovely Manto Negro. If you aren't sure what those would be, then this podcast is for you. Take 10 minutes to find out about the island of Mallorca, where Prensal Blanc and Manto Negro are indigenous delights.
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Ánima Negra
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FAQ
How many episodes does Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell have?
Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell currently has 69 episodes available.
What topics does Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell cover?
The podcast is about Bartender, Hospitality, Podcasts, Wine, Self-Improvement, Education and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell?
The episode title 'Tasmania: On the Edge' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell?
The average episode length on Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell is 13 minutes.
How often are episodes of Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell released?
Episodes of Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell?
The first episode of Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell was released on Nov 19, 2021.
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