Sip with Nikki

Nikki Lamberti
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Sip with Nikki

Listen and dive into food, wine, pairings and all things California Wine Country. Weekly episodes are hosted by Nikki Lamberti, a winemaker and wine educator in Sonoma County. She breaks down topics in wine and interviews exciting guests, including winemakers, chefs and other fun and inspiring people from across different industries. Learn a little each week, elevate your food and wine game, all while laughing and not taking it all too seriously.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Our Zin-Centric Tasting at Tres Sabores Winery

    If you listened to last week’s episode, you heard me dispel some myths around Zinfandel and sing this grape’s praises! This week you’re coming along to a Zinfandel-centric tasting at the beautiful Tres Sabores Winery in St Helena, CA.  Tres Sabores is a boutique organic winery owned by winemaker, Julie Johnson and they are celebrating their 25th year making gorgeous wines in the Napa Valley. Join my dear friends Anne, Joan, Ericka and I, as our wine educator, Jim Olmos, shares Zinfandel in 4 different and exciting wines. You’ll hear their reactions and the story of this special winery and why it drew me in the very first time I visited over 15 years ago.  Listen to our impressions of: Rosé of Zinfandel (is it White Zinfandel?)2022 ZinfandelA special Library vintage of Zin (hint- it blew us away...)My favorite Zin driven blend "Porque No?" You can order these beautiful wines or plan your tasting visit to Tres Sabores Here.  When in St Helena, be sure to visit one of my favorites, Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch and bring your Tres Sabores Zinfindel for some fantastic pairings!  Did you know I make my own wine here in Sonoma County? My 2021 Sollevato Sangiovese is available to be shipped to most US States. Use the code PODLISTENER for 10% off. It's a delicious, medium bodied, aromatic red wine that is perfect with pizza, pasta and your charcuterie spread! You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order! If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy me a glass of wine and get a shoutout on a future episode. Please leave a RATING or a REVIEW (on your podcast listening platform), or thumbs up and subscribe (on YouTube!) Questions? Comments? Guest requests? nikki@sipwithnikki.com

    32 min

  2. DEC 9

    Zinfandel: What It Is, What It Isn't and Why You Should Be Drinking It

    When you hear “Zinfandel”, what do you think of? A bubble gum sweet pink wine? A jug wine? Today we’re quickly setting the record straight with what Zinfandel (aka America’s Grape) IS and what it ISN’T. What you need to know about this sometimes mis-understood grapeWhy you should be drinking it and what to expectGreat pairing recommendations Check out this cool video all about Zinfandel! Nikki’s Favorite Zins Tres Sabores Storybook MountainT-VineLambert BridgeRamazzotti Did you know I make my own wine here in Sonoma County? My 2021 Sollevato Sangiovese is available to be shipped to most US States. Use the code PODLISTENER for 10% off. It's a delicious, medium bodied, aromatic red wine that is perfect with pizza, pasta and your charcuterie spread! You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order! If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy me a glass of wine and get a shoutout on a future episode. Please leave a RATING or a REVIEW (on your podcast listening platform), or thumbs up and subscribe (on YouTube!) Questions? Comments? Guest requests? nikki@sipwithnikki.com

    19 min

  3. DEC 2

    *50th Episode Special* Wine, Wit and Wisdom, with Master Sommelier George Miliotes

    For our 50th Episode, I knew I wanted so do something extra special. So Michael and I flew to Orlando, visited Walt Disney World and got to spend time with George Miliotes of Wine Bar George. George has been on my "list" as a dream guest since starting this podcast, and with a little faith+ trust + pixie dust, dreams can come true! In his Library room on the second floor of Wine Bar George, we got in to: How and Why he become one of 281 Master Sommeliers in the world What a train-wreck a holiday table can be and what wine pairs with itWhy he proudly offers coveted wines $150 an ounce and why they cost what they doA delicious (and steal) Sip Spotlight WineHis feelings on the controversial wine word, YUMMYHow Merlot is not a "lesser" grapeWhat he drinks when he just needs a hugAnd so much more.... Links and Resources: Visit George's website to sign up for your 90 Minute Tasting event! Follow Wine Bar George on Instagram Visit the Miliote's family's favorite spot Enzo’s Longwood.    Get our Sip Spotlight Wine that we taste together: Chanrion Cote De Bruilly Get the famous Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot here. Did you know I make my own wine here in Sonoma County? My 2021 Sollevato Sangiovese is available to be shipped to most US States. Use the code PODLISTENER for 10% off. It's a delicious, medium bodied, aromatic red wine that is perfect with pizza, pasta and your charcuterie spread! You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order! If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy me a glass of wine and get a shoutout on a future episode. Please leave a RATING or a REVIEW (on your podcast listening platform), or thumbs up and subscribe (on YouTube!) Questions? Comments? Guest requests? nikki@sipwithnikki.com

    57 min

  4. NOV 25

    Accidentally Championing Turkish Wines, with Andrea Lemieux

    Andrea Lemieux is a Michigan native who found herself on a "temporary" assignment in Istanbul… and 12 years later she is still there championing Turkish wines and the people and the history behind them.  Episode Highlights: How the country is embracing and reviving its native grapesI taste my first ever Turkish wine-hear my reaction!The rise of women in wine in a Muslim dominant countryWhat American foods she misses the most and can't getting TurkeyTips for transporting 12 bottles of wine in a suitcase Links and Resources: Get Andrea's book the Essential Guide to Turkish Wine Check out Andrea's Website The Quirky Cork and follow her on Instagram Get the Wine Diapers here. Order and Ship Pasaeli wines from Bottle Barn in CA (We tasted the 2021 Karasakis) Follow Pasaeli on Instagram If you are in Houston you can find a great selection of Turkish Wines Here. Andrea's recommended Turkish Wineries to visit: Yedi Bilgeler Akberg Did you know I make my own wine here in Sonoma County? My 2021 Sollevato Sangiovese is available to be shipped to most US States. Use the code PODLISTENER for 10% off. It's a delicious, medium bodied, aromatic red wine that is perfect with pizza, pasta and your charcuterie spread! You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order! If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy me a glass of wine and get a shoutout on a future episode. Please leave a RATING or a REVIEW (on your podcast listening platform), or thumbs up and subscribe (on YouTube!) Questions? Comments? Guest requests? nikki@sipwithnikki.com

    50 min

  5. NOV 18

    Hey Hey, It's Beaujolais! Your Go-To Guide

    The 3rd Thursday of November is Beaujolais Nouveau Day, which has historically celebrated the end of Harvest. It also means the arrival of super young, fun and flirty red wines made from the Beaujolais region in Central France. But is Beaujolais as a category of wine, just about those bubble gum and grape popsicle tasting wines???(which are certainly cheap and cheerful...) Get the scoop here on what you might be missing... there are more complex beautiful wines that also come out of that regionSteal the tips for finding the right ones for you. Hear about our Sip Spotlight wine and how to try it for yourself! Did you know I make my own wine here in Sonoma County? My 2021 Sollevato Sangiovese is available to be shipped to most US States. Use the code PODLISTENER for 10% off. It's a delicious, medium bodied, aromatic red wine that is perfect with pizza, pasta and your charcuterie spread! You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order! If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy me a glass of wine and get a shoutout on a future episode. Please leave a RATING or a REVIEW (on your podcast listening platform), or thumbs up and subscribe (on YouTube!) Questions? Comments? Guest requests? nikki@sipwithnikki.com

    21 min

  6. NOV 11

    How To Taste Wine (if you really want to taste your wine!)

    Are you really tasting your wine? Like, REALLY? I'm often asked for tips on the best way to experience a wine, including: What temperature should I enjoy my wine?Is swirling really a thing? And Why?What's the best way to actually taste the wine? If you've ever wondered these things... You're going to want to listen in. And if you want to dive deeper into the tips I touch on here, check out these previous episodes: Aging Wine- Why and How? The How's and Why's of Aerating your Wine A FEW tips to elevate your wine Joy Pairing Schmairing- Finding the best food and wine combinations Try a delicious and highly limited wine from a California woman winemaker! Nikk’s 2021 Sollevato Sangiovese is available to be shipped to most US States. Use the code PODLISTENER for 10% off You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order! If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy me a glass of wine and get a shoutout on a future episode. Please leave a RATING or a REVIEW (on your podcast listening platform), or thumbs up and subscribe (on YouTube!) Questions? Comments? Guest requests? nikki@sipwithnikki.com

    19 min

  7. NOV 4

    Spotlighting Women Winemakers, with Marilee Bramhall

    Bold Women Make the Best Wine (Naturally). Marilee Bramhall is the founder of Iola Wines where she sources and direct imports organic wines from top women winemakers in France and Italy.  Listen in to hear: What led her to specialize in such a specific niche of the wine marketThe % of women winemakers versus the % of wines being purchased by womenHer observations about how different genders approach wine differently2 unique and surprising Italian wines both made by sisters (Cue “Sisters, Sisters….” from White Christmas) Use the code NIKKI20 for $20 Flat rate shipping at Iola Wines. You can purchase the Oro Di Baal Sparking Fiano. Grab the beautiful Cascina Vengore Arneis from Northern Italy. Be sure to sign up for Iola Wines newsletter and take advantage of your Free 10 minute Master Class “Discover Your Perfect Bottle Try a delicious and highly limited wine from a California woman winemaker! Nikk’s 2021 Sollevato Sangiovese is available to be shipped to most US States. Use the code PODLISTENER for 10% off You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order! If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy me a glass of wine and get a shoutout on a future episode. Please leave a RATING or a REVIEW (on your podcast listening platform), or thumbs up and subscribe (on YouTube!) Questions? Comments? Guest requests? nikki@sipwithnikki.com

    56 min

  8. OCT 28

    Solo Travel Magic, with Jen Ruiz

    Jen Ruiz is a lawyer turned travel blogger, content creator, Tedx speaker and author of 5 Amazon best sellers! In her newest book “12 Trips in 12 Months”, she shares how she experiences the world as a solo female traveler and shares how to find your own Travel Magic! As we sip on a surprisingly delicious wine from Washington state we talk about:  Her quest for love as she travels the globeHow lucky many of us are to be able to travelHer take on the word “Influencer” and why she’s proud to be oneWe swap gorilla trekking stories... spoiler: we had very different experience You can check out her websites and sign up for travel tips and deals! jenonajetplane.com 12tripsin12months.com Follow her AWESOME Instagram@jenonajetplane Find this week’s Sip Spotlight from the Columbia Valley, WA: Luke 2020 Syrah If you need a unique and crowd-pleasing wine for the holidays. try my Sollevato Sangiovese ...(yes I'm biased, I make it)! Use code PODLISTENER for 10% off your order. I can ship to most states in the US! You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order! If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy me a glass of wine and get a shoutout on a future episode. Please leave a RATING or a REVIEW (on your podcast listening platform), or thumbs up and subscribe (on YouTube!) Questions? Comments? Guest requests? nikki@sipwithnikki.com

    56 min
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Listen and dive into food, wine, pairings and all things California Wine Country. Weekly episodes are hosted by Nikki Lamberti, a winemaker and wine educator in Sonoma County. She breaks down topics in wine and interviews exciting guests, including winemakers, chefs and other fun and inspiring people from across different industries. Learn a little each week, elevate your food and wine game, all while laughing and not taking it all too seriously.

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  • Creator
    Nikki Lamberti
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Nikki Lamberti
  • Show Website
    Sip with Nikki

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