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Do you love wine? Ever wonder what it would be like to own a winery? As owners of a boutique winery in Paso Robles, we will discuss all things wine. Get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to run a winery. Learn about wine from people in the wine industry. Join Lori as she cuts through the confusing jargon and the science behind wine. We’ll never tell you what to drink but we will always share what’s in our glass. Sláinte!

Exploring the Wine Glass Lori Budd

    • Arts
    • 4.9 • 38 Ratings

Do you love wine? Ever wonder what it would be like to own a winery? As owners of a boutique winery in Paso Robles, we will discuss all things wine. Get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to run a winery. Learn about wine from people in the wine industry. Join Lori as she cuts through the confusing jargon and the science behind wine. We’ll never tell you what to drink but we will always share what’s in our glass. Sláinte!

    Take 2: Live From the Bubble Lounge: Downtown Paso Robles Vibe Event

    Take 2: Live From the Bubble Lounge: Downtown Paso Robles Vibe Event

    It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
    Bubbles Lounge Take 2! After dropping last week’s episode, I listened to it and the sound was not acceptable. I ended up removing it from the system. Some of the wineries’ voices were exceptionally low and trying to alter them made the overall sound distracting. So in this take, I decided to listen and decipher what they said. In some cases, you will hear the actual individual, while in others, I will summarize their answers. The event was part of the Downtown Vibe’s Bubble Lounge. The event brought together eight wineries located downtown who produce sparkling wine.  Please note, it was recorded at a live event, so there is background noise and uneven sound. Enjoy as you listen to how the different wineries produce their sparkling wine. There are quite a variety of options. 
    While you are listening, it would be greatly appreciated if you could take one minute to subscribe, rate and review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Follow me on all the socials and finally, don’t forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter to keep up with all the happenings.  Slainte! 
    Find out more about Downtown Wine District Bushong Vintage Company  Hope on ParkTank GaragePasoSeccoIndigene CellarsHoyt Family VineyardsCaliPaso    
    Music: WINE by Kēvens Official Video
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    • 29 min
    Decoding Excellence: Bryan Widstrand's Approach to Making Sparkling Wines at Steinbeck Vineyards

    Decoding Excellence: Bryan Widstrand's Approach to Making Sparkling Wines at Steinbeck Vineyards

    It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! 
    The first week of July is officially International Sparkling Week. I never need a reason to pop a bottle of sparkling, but when it’s a wine holiday, it gives me an extra reason! In honor of the holiday week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bryan Widstrand of Steinbeck Vineyards in Paso Robles.  From the first time I tasted Bryan’s bubbles, I was in love. I can honestly say that he makes my favorite bubbles in town. I am always recommending people to head to Steinbeck and ask for Bryan’s bubbles.  I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. Bryan is such a great wealth of knowledge and his passion shines through. 
    While you are listening, it would be greatly appreciated if you could take one minute to subscribe, rate and review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Follow me on all the socials and finally, don’t forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter to keep up with all the happenings.  Slainte! 
    Find out more about Steinbeck Vineyards  
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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Georgian Rkatsiteli

    Georgian Rkatsiteli

    It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! 
    On the last episode of Winephabet Street, we discussed Rkatsiteli. The grape has its origins in the country of Georgia, so I thought it would be interesting to do a follow up episode with a winemaker in Georgia. I had the pleasure to speak with Lado Uzunashvili of Mukado Wines. Even though I destroyed his name today and during the interview, we had a wonderful conversation learning about this amazing variety
    While you are listening, it would be greatly appreciated if you could take one minute to subscribe, rate and review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Finally, don’t forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with all the happenings.  Slainte! 
    Find out more about Mukado Wines  
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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Rkatsiteli in the Finger Lakes

    Rkatsiteli in the Finger Lakes

    It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! 
    Today we return to Winephabet Street, where the letter of the day is R and it stands for Rkatsiteli. This ancient grape from Georgia has found a home in the Finger Lakes of New York and we had the pleasure of interviewing Meaghan Frank of Dr. Frank Konstantin Winery. Meaghan is the great granddaughter of Konstantin, who emigrated from the Ukraine and landed in New York. He was instrumental in bringing vinifera to the Finger Lakes region. If you’d like to watch the recording, please head to my youtube channel. 
    While you are listening, it would be so incredible if you could take one minute to subscribe, rate and review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Finally, don’t forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with all the happenings.  Slainte! 
    Find out more about Dr. Frank Konstantin Winery 
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    • 1 hr 14 min
    Re-Release Central Coast Honor Flight Interview for Memorial Day

    Re-Release Central Coast Honor Flight Interview for Memorial Day

    It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! 
    Happy Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day is a federal holiday here in the United States dedicated to honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. If you are in Paso Robles today, please come by the Dracaena Wines’ tasting room. Active and veteran military will receive two complimentary tastings with a single bottle purchase PLUS 20% off all wine purchases. And if you aren’t in town now, Dracaena Wines always remembers and honors by providing 10% off. Today’s episode is a re-release of my interview with an amazing non-profit called Honor Flight Central Coast, who raise money so they can honor all of America’s veterans by taking them to Washington D.C. on their “Tour of Honor.” It's a wonderful cause, please check them out. 
    While you are listening, it would be so incredible if you could take one minute to subscribe, rate and review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Finally, don’t forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with all the happenings.  Slainte! 
    Find out more about Honor Flight Central Coast
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    • 44 min
    Pre-Gaming World Chardonnay Day with Chris Eberle

    Pre-Gaming World Chardonnay Day with Chris Eberle

    It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! 
    The Thursday before Memorial Day is known as International (or World) Chardonnay Day. Chardonnay is the base for many white wine blends. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Eberle, winemaker for Eberle Winery in Paso Robles to discuss all things Chardonnay. We cover a lot of topics including the concept that Chardonnay is a “neutral grape,” how many diverse profiles the grape variety offers, the infamous ABC people of the world and of course we sample some Eberle Chardonnay. We sipped through their 2023 every day and Reserve Chardonnay.
    While you are listening, it would be so incredible if you could take one minute to subscribe, rate and review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Finally, don’t forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with all the happenings.  Slainte! 
    Find out more about Eberle Winery
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    • 1 hr 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
38 Ratings

38 Ratings

SUsB ,

Enjoyable podcast

Lori is a very engaging host bringing topics that are interesting to the podcast every week. I enjoy listening. A good podcast to listen to for any wine enthusiast.

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Lagrein

Loved the Lagrein episode, very interesting and informative!

CSR of SCV ,

A wonderful wine podcast

Lori does such a great job presenting various wine topics in a way that is entertaining, interesting, and accessible. She is smart, but also very much at ease and relatable.

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