shades of grape

Oak - a Winemaking Tool Beyond a Flavour Enhancer

- myths, counts, Montalcino, and more!

Aug 7

8

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July 2026

Two Rhône Grapes Walk into Australia…

- hermit crabs, mclaren vale, seafood cakes, viognier & marsanne blend and more

Jul 24

11

4

10

The Australian Wine Region that Pairs Great with Summer

- Heathcote, Shepherd's Pie, Cab Sauv and Cabernet Franc blend and more

Jul 10

9

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9

June 2026

When Nebbiolo Keeps You Guessing

- the smoke that wasn't oak, the husband lottery, & more

Jun 26

15

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12

A Sauternes Story: From Nazi Sympathizers to Grill Side Desserts

- chapel floors, sweet wines, barsac, and more

Jun 12

15

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May 2026

The Engineer Whose Bathtub Experiment Led Him to a Master of Wine

- clay jugs, 28 vines, & garnacha blanca,

May 31

5

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The Wine Region Nobody Talks About (And Should)

- nelson, new zealand pinot noir, an underdog

May 17

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April 2026

A Donkey, Vouvray & Underrated Chenin!

- a myth, vouvray, chenin blanc, Loire & brain hardwiring,

Apr 29

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How Portugal's Bairrada wine region got their hands slapped & their vines pulled

-punishment, marquesses, & Baga grape

Apr 11

13

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March 2026

Mount Etna in a Glass: A Fun Grape You Haven’t Tried Yet

nerello mascalese, volcanic soils, cooling influences

Mar 21

15

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Dial into YOUR red wine frequency

-red & black fruit flavours, wine body, old-world & new-world styles

Mar 7

13

8

13

February 2026

Italy Gave Us Wine Naming Puzzles, Hannibal Stories, and Excellent Rosé

Montepulciano legends, confusing regional naming overlaps, and rosé winemaking

Feb 6

11

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