The Eat Drink Fun Beverage Study Podcast

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The EDF Beverage Study Podcast is a short-form show for anyone seeking accurate, fundamental knowledge about wine, spirits, beer, and other drinks. A great study tool for industry certification examinations, but also perfect for curious people who want to improve their beverage competence. Hosted by Kris Miller, a Certified Sommelier, attorney, consultant, entrepreneur, and peripatetic nomad.

Episodes

  1. #7: Grenache - Garnacha 101 - Tasting Note and Overview for Drinking Better

    06/30/2025

    #7: Grenache - Garnacha 101 - Tasting Note and Overview for Drinking Better

    What if I told you there's a grape variety that can fool even experienced sommeliers in blind tastings? It has the reputation of a shape-shifting chameleon that tastes like strawberries and herbs in France, licorice and cinnamon in Spain, fig and leather in Italy, and bold, fruit forward red fruits in the US - all while being the exact same grape variety? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://yt.openinapp.co/Grenache Full tasting note: www.eatdrinkfun.com/podcast/beverage-study/7/grenache-garnacha Visit the Blog: https://www.eatdrinkfun.com/blog PRODUCERS TO KNOW Southern Rhône Domaine du Pegau | Clos des Papes | Domaine Saint-Préfert Priorat Alvaro Palacios | Clos Mogador Sardinia Argiolas | Sella & Mosca Australia d’Arenberg | Yangarra USA Tablas Creek | Bonny Doon CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Tasting Note 01:18 Appearance 01:38 Aromas 02:37 Palateand Structure 05:34 History 08:08 Viticulture 10:24 Winemaking 12:00 Service and Food Pairing 13:08 Producers to Know

    11 min
  2. #6: Chenin Blanc. A beautiful and versatile white wine from the Loire that kills in South Africa

    10/01/2024

    #6: Chenin Blanc. A beautiful and versatile white wine from the Loire that kills in South Africa

    Chenin Blanc is a highly versatile white grape variety that can produce dry, off-dry, sweet, and sparkling wines. Chenin has floral and tree fruit aromas including apple, pear, and quince. Its signature aromas include lanolin, wet wool, and camomile. Dry styles predominate in Savennières. Luscious and sweeter styles historically come from Vouvray, Bonnezeaux, Quarts de Chaume. Its largest production is in South Africa, where it is called Steen. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NdCh-83ARMM Full tasting note: www.eatdrinkfun.com/podcast/beverage-study/6/chenin-blanc Visit the Blog: https://www.eatdrinkfun.com/blog PRODUCERS TO KNOW Sparkling wines from Vouvray Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau, Pétillant Brut Domaine Vincent Carême, L’Ancestrale Savennières Domaine Fournier Longchamps, Roche aux Moines Damien Laureau, Les Genêts Domaine des Hauts Baigneux, Les Chênes Domaine Eric Morgat, Fides Saumur Domaine Mélaric, Billes de Roche Quarts de Chaume, Anjou Château Pierre Bise Domaine des Forges Bonnezeaux Château de Fesles Stellenbosch, South Africa Bellingham Wines Breedekloof Quest Wines Paarl Fairview Wines, La Beryl Blanc (sweet) CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Tasting Note 01:18 Appearance 01:38 Aromas 02:37 Palate and Structure 05:34 History 08:08 Viticulture 10:24 Winemaking 12:00 Service and Food Pairing 13:08 Producers to Know

    15 min
  3. #5: Gamay - The Heart of Beaujolais. An Approachable Food Friendly Red Wine

    09/01/2023

    #5: Gamay - The Heart of Beaujolais. An Approachable Food Friendly Red Wine

    Gamay is a fun, playful, and delicious grape. Its reputation is dominated by Beaujolais Nouveau, a simple primeur wine whose popularity peaked in the 1970s and 80s. Since the early 2000s, the 10 Beaujolais Cru appellations have distinguished Gamay as a more serious variety among sommeliers and people in the know. Gamay is a fantastic food wine, especially when grilling or assembling a smorgasbord of diverse flavors. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X9GVrRCYtuw  Full tasting note: www.eatdrinkfun.com/podcast/beverage-study/5/gamay  Visit the Blog: https://www.eatdrinkfun.com/blog  PRODUCERS TO KNOW Domaine de la Voûte des Crozes Maison Piron Marcel Lapierre Domaine Julien Sunier CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Appearance 01:14 Aromas 02:18 Palate and Structure 02:42 Distinctions for blind tasting 03:07 History 04:17 Viticulture 05:27 Winemaking 07:13 Service and Food Pairing 09:00 Producers to Know

    10 min
  4. #4: Chardonnay. The Most Popular White Grape Variety on Earth

    08/01/2023

    #4: Chardonnay. The Most Popular White Grape Variety on Earth

    Today’s topic is Chardonnay, the most planted white wine grape in the world, and one of the most versatile grapes in the glass. Chardonnay has been described as a chameleon because it expresses itself differently depending on climate, terrain, and skilled manipulation during vinification. In the 1980s and 90s the world became “Chardonized” as its popularity soared, particularly in the US market where heavy oak treatment and higher alcohol levels met the demand for a sweeter American pallet. Today, a more traditional approach that favors acidity, leanness, and fresh fruit are back in favor. In any event, Chardonnay remains the stalwart base for many of the world’s best sparkling, still, and even sweet wines. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gAyyIOP5W5s  Full tasting note: https://www.eatdrinkfun.com/podcast/beverage-study/4/chardonnay  Visit the Blog: https://www.eatdrinkfun.com/blog PRODUCERS TO KNOW Chablis William Fevre (Les Clos, 1er Fourchaume)  Domaine Christian Moreau Vincent Dauvissat Jean Marc Brocard Côte d'Or Domaine Leflaive Arnaud Ente Macon Domaine Corsin Chile Concha y Toro Casas del Bosque South Australia:  Shaw & Smith Napa Stony Hill Patz & Hall (Hyde Vineyard, Carneros) Hyde de Villaine (Hyde Vineyards and Aubert de Villaine of DRC) Sonoma Littorai (Charles Heintz plot) “Lit-or-eye” Hirsch Vineyards (Sonoma Coast) Hanzell (Sonoma Valley) Central Coast The Hilt (Vanguard) CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Appearance 01:01 Aromas 02:34 Palate and Structure 02:56 Distinctions for blind tasting 04:39 History 05:23 Viticulture 06:33 Winemaking 07:21 Service and Food Pairing 08:13 Producers to Know

    10 min
  5. #3: Cabernet Sauvignon - A bold red grape variety that defines Bordeaux’s Medoc and Napa Valley.

    07/01/2023

    #3: Cabernet Sauvignon - A bold red grape variety that defines Bordeaux’s Medoc and Napa Valley.

    If grape varieties had passports, then Cabernet Sauvignon would need extension pages. Originally from Bordeaux, this grape traveled the globe, from France to the US, Australia, South Africa, Italy, and Chile. Cabernet is famous as the base for some of the richest, most complex wines in the world. Its elevated acidity, tannins, and alcohol offer excellent aging potential. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0472CbwZbMY?si=Lv4L83vyWYn8HTS5 Full tasting note: https://www.eatdrinkfun.com/podcast/beverage-study/3/cabernet-sauvignon Visit the Blog: https://www.eatdrinkfun.com/blog CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:39 Appearance 00:54 Aromas 02:53 Aromas for Bordeaux, Napa, Australian, and Chilean Cab 04:50 Palate and Structure 05:43 Distinctions for Blind Tasting 06:10 History 06:57 Viticulture 07:56 Winemaking 09:16 Notable Vintages 10:45 Service and Food Pairing 11:34 Producers to Know LINKS PRODUCERS TO KNOW Medoc, France St. Estephe: Ch. Montrose; Cos d'Estournel; Ch. Calon Ségur; Ch. Lafon-Rochet Pauillac: Highest end: Château Lafite Rothschild, Ch. Mouton Rothschild, Chateau Latour ... more attainable wines include Lynch-Bages, Pontet-Canet, Ch. Grand-Puy-Lacoste St. Julien: Ch. Ducru-Beaucaillou; Ch. Léoville Barton Margaux: Ch. Palmer; Ch. d'Issan Napa:  Robert Mondavi (Opus One); Ridge Vineyards (Monte Bello); Matthiasson; Harlan Estate Sonoma:  Arnot-Roberts (Monticello single vineyard) South Australia:  Penfolds Western Australia:  Cloudburst (Margaret River) Chile:  Concha y Toro Chadwick

    13 min
  6. #2: Albariño - A Delicious White Grape Variety from Galicia, Spain

    06/01/2023

    #2: Albariño - A Delicious White Grape Variety from Galicia, Spain

    Albariño is an aromatic, generally light-bodied, fresh white wine with mouth-watering acidity. Albariño is an indigenous white grape variety from Galicia in northwest Spain as well as northwest Portugal's Vinho Verde region. It primarily delivers crisp citrus, stone fruit, and light floral flavors with a saline edge. It is sometimes oak matured and aged. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ni-KPe0M7kw?si=iZfntgmBz0F0ReiM Full tasting note: https://www.eatdrinkfun.com/podcast/beverage-study/2/albarino The EDF Blog: https://www.eatdrinkfun.com/blog LINKS Pazo Señorans Bodegas Gerardo Méndez Attis (Embaixador) CHAPTERS 00:11 Introduction 00:42. Tell 00:54 Parentage 01:03 Origin 01:11 Pseudonyms 01:26 Origin of Name 01:30 Production 01:45 Viticulture 02:00 Preferred Soils 02:07 Blending Partners 02:16 Appearance 02:26 Aromas 03:29 Structure 03:45 Service 04:00 Producers 04:07 Distinctions 05:33 Vintages 05:55 Pairings

    3 min
  7. #1: Introducing the EDF Beverage Study Podcast

    05/26/2023

    #1: Introducing the EDF Beverage Study Podcast

    I created this podcast series to help me prepare for the Certified Sommelier exam with the Court of Master Sommeliers Europe, but the content is applicable to any other certification exam, like those offered by the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) or others.  But this EDF Beverage Study Podcast series is ALSO useful if you are just a normal person who is curious about wine. It should help anyone who wants to establish some solid foundational knowledge about wine, beer, and spirits, proper service, and the business of wine. I hope you enjoy! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cY1lH0BD3X0?si=KHFMbrPsLHEsKQZH Visit the Blog: https://www.eatdrinkfun.com/blog

    3 min
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The EDF Beverage Study Podcast is a short-form show for anyone seeking accurate, fundamental knowledge about wine, spirits, beer, and other drinks. A great study tool for industry certification examinations, but also perfect for curious people who want to improve their beverage competence. Hosted by Kris Miller, a Certified Sommelier, attorney, consultant, entrepreneur, and peripatetic nomad.

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