Wine for Newbies 2.0

Vidcast 4: Two German Rieslings

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:49 GMT

We learn about two of the many styles of German Rieslings.

Vidcast 3: Meritage and aging wines.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:25 GMT

A bottle from the wine cellar offers up two lessons.

Vidcast 2: Three Coins Syrah

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:25 GMT

Let's pour a glass of California Syrah and see what we can learn

Our First Vidcast: Cotes du Rhone

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:35 GMT

Let's pour a glass of Cotes du Rhone and see what we can learn

The Ebook Is Here!

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:07 GMT

Wine For Newbies 2.0 Episode 4--Good Questions

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:29:00 GMT

Listeners send in some excellent questions, and they get answered.

Wine For Newbies 2.0 Episode 3--Riesling Basics

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:49:00 GMT

Basic info on Riesling, wine people on Twitter, and more.

Wine For Newbies 2.0 Episode 2--Wine for the terrified

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:55:00 GMT

Wine can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be.

Wine For Newbies 2.0--Introducing the new podcast

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:55:00 GMT

Wine For Newbies is back with more podcast episodes!

Big Announcement! The WFN Wine Tasting Course!

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 16:55:00 GMT

Coming soon--the Wine For Newbies Wine Tasting Course.

Wine for Newbies 76--Start a wine tasting group

Ideas on how to start your own wine tasting group.

Wine for Newbies 75--Oak

We find out why oak is used, and what it does to wine.

Wine for Newbies 74--Wine Blue Book and Wine Release with Neil Monnens

Author Neil Monnens discusses his wine tools and how they help wine drinkers.

Wine for Newbies 73--Viticulture Part Three

Growing grapes is not as easy as one might think. Controlling the vines, pests, and more are necessary to producing good grapes. Find out more about why viticulture is so important to wine drinkers.

Wine for Newbies 72--Viticulture Part Two

Growing grapes is not as easy as one might think. Controlling the vines, pests, and more are necessary to producing good grapes. Find out more about why viticulture is so important to wine drinkers.

Wine for Newbies 71--Viticulture Part One

Growing grapes is not as easy as one might think. Controlling the vines, pests, and more are necessary to producing good grapes. Find out more about why viticulture is so important to wine drinkers.

Wine for Newbies 70--Languedoc-Roussillon

France's Languedoc-Roussillon may not be as well known as Bordeaux or Burgundy, but it should be. Find out why.

Wine for Newbies 69--A Wine Expert's Point of View with Michael Jordan of Disney's Napa Rose Restaurant

Michael Jordan, a sommelier and restaurant manager, gives us his tips and insights about wine.

Wine for Newbies 68--Napa Valley with Tom Rinaldi of Provenance Vineyards

To learn about Napa Valley in detail, we sit down with Tom Rinaldi of Provenance Vineyards.

Wine for Newbies 67--IUSB Champagnes, Dessert Wines, and Ports

The last IUSB session on special wines.

Wine for Newbies 66--Box wines

Box wines--good or bad?

Wine for Newbies 65--Hosting or organizing a wine event

A quick set of suggestions on types of wine events you can hold.

Wine for Newbies 64--Syrah aka Shiraz

A more in-depth study of the styles of Syrah and Shiraz.

Wine for Newbies 63--Blending Wines

A live wine blending session reveals how blends change the wine's profile.

Wine for Newbies 62--Sparkling Wines for the Holidays

A quick direction on where to find great ideas for holiday sparkling wines.

Wine for Newbies 61--Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

A quick overview of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

Wine for Newbies 60--Thanksgiving Wines

Wines that pair well with Thanksgiving holiday meals.

Wine for Newbies 59.3--IU South Bend Cabernet Sauvignon 3 of 3

Cabernet Sauvignon at IU South Bend (3 of 3).

Wine for Newbies 59.2--IU South Bend Cabernet Sauvignon 2 of 3

Cabernet Sauvignon at IU South Bend (2 of 3).

Wine for Newbies 59.1--IU South Bend Cabernet Sauvignon 1 of 3

Cabnernet Sauvignon at IU South Bend (1 of 3).

Wine for Newbies 58.3--IU South Bend Merlot 3 of 3

Merlot at IU South Bend (3 of 3).

Wine for Newbies 58.2--IU South Bend Merlot 2 of 3

Merlot at IU South Bend (2 of 3).

Wine for Newbies 58.1--IU South Bend Merlot 1 of 3

Merlot at IU South Bend (1 of 3).

Wine for Newbies 57.3--IU South Bend Pinot Noir 3 of 3

Pinot Noir at IU South Bend (3 of 3).

Wine for Newbies 57.2--IU South Bend Pinot Noir 2 of 3

Pinot Noir at IU South Bend (2 of 3).

Wine for Newbies 57.1--IU South Bend Pinot Noir 1 of 3

Pinot Noir at IU South Bend (1 of 3).

Wine for Newbies 56.3--IU South Bend Chardonnay 3 of 3

The fourth class lecture in Wine Appreciation 101 at Indiana University South Bend covers Chardonnay (3 of 3).

Wine for Newbies 56.2--IU South Bend Chardonnay 2 of 3

The fourth class lecture in Wine Appreciation 101 at Indiana University South Bend covers Chardonnay (2 of 3).

Wine for Newbies 56.1--IU South Bend Chardonnay 1 of 3

The fourth class lecture in Wine Appreciation 101 at Indiana University South Bend covers Chardonnay (1 of 3).

Wine for Newbies 55.3--IU South Bend Sauvignon Blanc 3 of 3

The third class lecture in Wine Appreciation 101 at Indiana University South Bend covers Sauvignon Blanc (3 of 3).

Wine for Newbies 55.2--IU South Bend Sauvignon Blanc 2 of 3

The third class lecture in Wine Appreciation 101 at Indiana University South Bend covers Sauvignon Blanc (2 of 3).

Wine for Newbies 55.1--IU South Bend Sauvignon Blanc 1 of 3

The third class lecture in Wine Appreciation 101 at Indiana University South Bend covers Sauvignon Blanc (1 of 3).

Wine for Newbies 54.3--IUSB Wine Appreciation Class 2--Riesling 3 of 3

The Riesling class lecture in Wine Appreciation 101 at Indiana University South Bend (part three).

Wine for Newbies 54.2--IUSB Wine Appreciation Class 2--Riesling 2 of 3

The Riesling class lecture in Wine Appreciation 101 at Indiana University South Bend (part two).

Wine for Newbies 54.1--IUSB Wine Appreciation Class 2--Riesling 1 of 3

The Riesling class lecture in Wine Appreciation 101 at Indiana University South Bend (part one).

Wine for Newbies 53.3--IUSB Wine Appreciation Class Part Three

The first class lecture in Wine Appreciation 101 at Indiana University South Bend (part three).

Wine for Newbies 53.2--IUSB Wine Appreciation Class Part Two

The first class lecture in Wine Appreciation 101 at Indiana University South Bend (part two).

Wine for Newbies 53.1--IUSB Wine Appreciation Class Part One

The first class lecture in Wine Appreciation 101 at Indiana University South Bend (part one).

Wine for Newbies 52--Hungary's Tokaj

An introduction to one of the world's finest dessert wines.

Wine for Newbies 51--Wine Prices

What's a fair price for wine?

Wine for Newbies 50--Sonoma, California

A tour of Sonoma County, California.

Wine for Newbies 49--More Listener Questions

A few more listener questions and answers.

Wine for Newbies 48--Offline Resources

Highly useful books and more.

Wine for Newbies 47--Listener Questions

We answer a few listener questions.

Wine for Newbies 46--When To Drink Your Wine

Vintage charts and more.

Wine for Newbies 45--Wine Terminology

Some wine terms explained.

Wine for Newbies 44--Matching Food and Wine

Some simple food pairing guidelines.

Wine for Newbies 43--Chardonnay Mini Master Class

A quick, intensive lesson on Chardonnay.

Wine for Newbies 42--Napa Valley Details

Characteristics of different AVAs in Napa Valley.

Wine for Newbies 41--Rose Wines

Think pink--rose wines.

Wine for Newbies 40--WBW and Alcohol Levels

Wine Blogging Wednesday leads to a realization on alcohol levels.

Wine for Newbies 39--Internet Wine Resources

The Internet is stuffed with wine resources, so we explore a few of the great ones.

Wine for Newbies 38--Wine Clubs and Shipping Issues

Why wine clubs are a great idea, and an obstacle you may encounter in joining a club.

Wine for Newbies 37--Chile and Argentina

Two South American countries producing great wines and great values. And yes, Machu Picchu is in Peru, not Chile!

Wine for Newbies 36--A live wine tasting!

Grab a bottle of wine and a few other things for a live virtual tasting

Wine for Newbies 35--California's Central Coast

California's Central Coast is hot--find out why!

Wine for Newbies 34--Riesling Master Class

A Riesling seminar from a new voice!

Wine for Newbies 33--Portugal

A quick visit to Portugal

Wine for Newbies 32--Non-California US Wines

Pacific Northwest, New York and more

Wine for Newbies 31--Bordeaux Reds

The basics of Bordeaux

Wine for Newbies 30--South African Wines

Stellenbosch, Paarl, and more.

Wine for Newbies 29--Spanish Wines

Rioja, Ribera del Duero and more.

Wine for Newbies 28--Making Wine

From the soil to the glass, how wine gets from point A to point B.

Wine for Newbies 27--Uncommon Whites

Some lesser known white wines.

Wine for Newbies 26--Italian Reds

Chianti, Barbaresco, and more.

Wine for Newbies 25--Dessert Wines

Ports, ice wines and more.

Wine for Newbies 24--Down Under

A quick tour of Australia and New Zealand, with more to come.

Wine for Newbies 23--California Part One

Our first look at California wine country.

Wine for Newbies 22--Rhone Wines

Wines from the Rhone region of France.

Wine for Newbies 21--Burgundy Basics

Burgundy can be complex, but we try to simplify it.

Wine for Newbies 20--Wine Tastings

How to enjoy yourself at a wine tasting.

Wine for Newbies 19--Reliable Producers

Producers you can count on for quality.

Wine for Newbies 18--Italian Whites

The white wines of Italy's wine regions.

Wine for Newbies 17--German White Wines

The white wines of Germany's wine regions.

Wine for Newbies 16--French White Wines

The white wines of France's Alsace, Loire Valley, Bordeaux and Burgundy regions.

Wine for Newbies 15--Restaurant Wine Service

Issues with restaurant wine service, and the ritual when the bottle arrives at your table.

Wine for Newbies 14--Alternative Reds

A whirlwind tour of a number of alternative red wine grapes.

Wine for Newbies 13--Alternative Whites

Alternative white wines, including Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, and more.

Wine for Newbies 12--Champagne

Everything you need to know about Champagne.

Wine for Newbies 11--Zinfandel and Syrah/Shiraz

Zinfandel and Syrah/Shiraz--big red wines.

Wine for Newbies 10--Collecting and Storing Wine

What you should have in your wine collection, and where you should store your wines.

Wine for Newbies 9--To Your Health

A detour into some of the health benefits of wine drinking.

Wine for Newbies 8--Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon and ways to preserve your wine for later.

Wine for Newbies 7--Merlot

All about Merlot, with a detour to its cousin, Carmenere

Wine for Newbies 6--Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir, the first of the red wines in the Big Six

Wine for Newbies 5--Chardonnay

A quick lesson on Chardonnay

Wine for Newbies 4--Sauvignon Blanc

All about the Sauvignon Blanc grape, one of the "Big Six" wine grape varietals.

Wine for Newbies 3--Riesling

All about the Riesling grape, one of the "Big Six" wine grape varietals.

Wine for Newbies 2--Tasting Journals

How keeping a tasting journal helps you learn about wine.

Wine for Newbies 1--Introduction

We begin your free online wine course.