Sip with Nikki

Nikki Lamberti
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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.

  1. Jul 14

    Czech Please! A Multigenerational Tasting of International Sips

    For more of the story, photos and links to the wines featured, check out this episode's website page! I've launched a virtual wine membership with tasting kits shipped right to your door! Learn more about Sip With Nikki-The Tasting Room. Michael and I will be pouring our Sollevato Wines with over 20 other fantastic small production Napa wineries on August 16th, 2026 at the Tamber Bey Winery in Calistoga, CA. Tickets for the Crush Collective Wine Event can be purchased here and if your 20% listener discount doesn't automatically apply from the link, enter the code CC20SIP26 for 20% off! Episode Notes: My nephew Aidan just got back from his second training stint with the American army training in Germany — and once again came home with a suitcase of bottles for us to taste. He spent a weekend in Prague and was excited to bring back some Czech wine and spirts! This time he brought back : A semi-dry Sauvignon Blanc from Moravia in the Czech RepublicA deep and surprising German Dornfelder redA 38%-ABV Czech herbal liqueur one family member dubbed "Christmas in a bottle." Listen as we we gathered three generations at the beach house on Long Beach Island to taste our way through all three, with a lot of laughs, some very honest reactions, and a SOMMO app assist along the way. Cheers to Aidan for once again bringing home a taste of somewhere new. Links and Resources: Learn more about Sommo and download the app here! Use code NIKKI for a free month of Premium Access. Follow Sommo on Instagram Sollevato Wines: We have limited 2023 Sangiovese and Grenache available and our 2023 Petite Sirah (bold, inky, and great for BBQ season) is also coming this fall. Sign up for the mailing list at sollevatowines.com to be the first to know. use code PODLISTENER for 10% off all of Nikki's wines on sollevatowines.com Other resources and links: If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy us a glass of wine! Please and Thank you! Follow Nikki on Instagram for more behind the scenes look at life in Wine Country Enjoy some of MY FAVORITE THINGS from our Sponsors: Use my VIP Friends and Family Link to sign up for Wine Spies! And use the coupon code NIKKI for $50 off your order of $200 or more! You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order!

  2. Jun 23

    Carciofo! What Happened When We Let an App Pick Our Tricky Pairing

    Artichokes are one of the most notoriously difficult foods to pair with wine. So on a spontaneous Sunday cooking session, Nikki and Michael put the SOMMO app to the test, grilled artichokes in the wood-fired pizza oven, and navigated a pizza dough disaster — all with wine in hand. Here's everything they ate, drank, and loved. Check out this episode's page to get all of the links to our favorite things, recipes and photos and videos from our evening! Links and Resources: Learn more about Sommo and download the app here! Follow Sommo on Instagram Sollevato Wines: Nikki and Michael's first ever rosé — a single-barrel Grenache with a touch of Sangiovese is now available, as is their new exclusive wine club, Il Circolo. Their 2023 Petite Sirah (bold, inky, and great for BBQ season) is also coming this fall. Sign up for the mailing list at sollevatowines.com to be the first to know. use code PODLISTENER for 10% off all of Nikki's wines on sollevatowines.com Other resources and links: If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy us a glass of wine! Please and Thank you! Follow Nikki on Instagram for more behind the scenes look at life in Wine Country Enjoy some of MY FAVORITE THINGS from our Sponsors: Use my VIP Friends and Family Link to sign up for Wine Spies! And use the coupon code NIKKI for $50 off your order of $200 or more! You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order!

  3. Jun 9

    SOMMO: The Super-powered Wine App, with Creator Gökhan Arkan

    Get ready to elevate your wine game because we’re diving into the revolutionary Sommo app! This cutting edge tool is not just about keeping track of your favorite bottles; it's like having a personal sommelier in your pocket that learns your tastes over time. During our chat, Gökhan Arkan, the brain behind Sommo, shares how this app harnesses AI to recommend wines that perfectly match your palate and even what you’re planning to eat. Whether you're a casual sipper or a wine aficionado, Sommo's got features that cater to you, including a unique journal function to help you remember your favorites and discover new ones. Plus, stick around to hear about an exciting offer exclusively for our listeners that will give you free access to this incredible app for a year. Cheers to that! Links and Resources: Learn more about Sommo and download the app here! Follow Sommo on Instagram Sollevato Wines: Nikki and Michael's first ever rosé — a single-barrel Grenache with a touch of Sangiovese is now available, as is their new exclusive wine club, Il Circolo. Their 2023 Petite Sirah (bold, inky, and great for BBQ season) is also coming this fall. Sign up for the mailing list at sollevatowines.com to be the first to know. use code PODLISTENER for 10% off all of Nikki's wines on sollevatowines.com Other resources and links: If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy us a glass of wine! Please and Thank you! Follow Nikki on Instagram for more behind the scenes look at life in Wine Country Enjoy some of MY FAVORITE THINGS from our Sponsors: Use my VIP Friends and Family Link to sign up for Wine Spies! And use the coupon code NIKKI for $50 off your order of $200 or more! You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order!

  4. May 27

    Four Things I Can't Stop Thinking About: Wine Tips and Teasers

    Visit the full episode page here. This episode is a little different. There's no guest, no single focus, and honestly — no apologies for that. If you've been listening for a while, you know I have a lot rolling around in my brain at any given time. So instead of holding back, I decided to just let it all out in one gloriously chaotic episode I'm calling "Odds and Ends." I'm covering four things: a wine temperature hack that is genuinely going to change your summer drinking, a major wine history anniversary you should know about, a new wine app that has my full attention, and something I've been building behind the scenes that I am so close to finally launching. Let's get into it. Links and Resources: Sollevato Wines: Nikki and Michael's first ever rosé — a single-barrel Grenache with a touch of Sangiovese is now available, as is their new exclusive wine club, Il Circolo. Their 2023 Petite Sirah (bold, inky, and great for BBQ season) is also coming this fall. Sign up for the mailing list at sollevatowines.com to be the first to know. use code PODLISTENER for 10% off all of Nikki's wines on sollevatowines.com Other resources and links: If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy us a glass of wine! Please and Thank you! Follow Nikki on Instagram for more behind the scenes look at life in Wine Country Enjoy some of MY FAVORITE THINGS from our Sponsors: Use my VIP Friends and Family Link to sign up for Wine Spies! And use the coupon code NIKKI for $50 off your order of $200 or more! You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order!

  5. May 12

    When the Winds Roar: Letting Go & Lifting Others, with Amy Bess Cook and Kira Ballotta

    Check out more in depth show notes, pictures and links on this episode's webpage. Nikki sits down with Amy Bess Cook of Woman Owned Wineries and winemaker Kira Ballotta for an honest, emotional conversation about women in wine, hustle, and knowing when to let go. Links and How to Support:Everything mentioned in this episode is linked below. If you've been moved to put your money where your values are — and I hope you have — here's where to start: Woman Owned Wineries — Amy Bess has created a resources page for consumers who want to continue supporting women in wine now that the club is closing.Visit Amy Bess Cook's website to see her writing portfolio and work in the pressOlivia Brion Wines — Kira's Pinot Noir-centric brand celebrating trailblazing women from historyCantadora Wines — Kira's Rhône-focused brand featuring real women doing profound community workSollevato Wines — Nikki's wines, including the 2023 pink-label Grenache benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer ResearchGlup Glup— Amy Bess's Sip Spotlight $20 Spanish Grenache find, made for Barcelona Wine Bar and widely available Other Links and Resources: Sollevato Wines: Nikki and Michael's first ever rosé — a single-barrel Grenache with a touch of Sangiovese is now available, as is their new exclusive wine club, Il Circolo. Their 2023 Petite Sirah (bold, inky, and great for BBQ season) is also coming this fall. Sign up for the mailing list at sollevatowines.com to be the first to know. use code PODLISTENER for 10% off all of Nikki's wines on sollevatowines.com Other resources and links: If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy us a glass of wine! Please and Thank you! Follow Nikki on Instagram for more behind the scenes look at life in Wine Country Enjoy some of MY FAVORITE THINGS from our Sponsors: Use my VIP Friends and Family Link to sign up for Wine Spies! And use the coupon code NIKKI for $50 off your order of $200 or more! You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order!

  6. Apr 14

    Hey Rosé: Your No-judgment Guide to Making Sense of Pink Wine

    You can read and see more about this episode on it's webpage HERE. Rosé has officially grown up. Once dismissed as cheap and sweet, today's pink wines are landing on fine dining menus, earning high scores from critics, and being taken as seriously as any red or white. In this episode, I'll break down how rosé is actually made (and how it's NOT), why the color doesn't always predict the flavor, and how to find the bottles that match your palate — plus a few of my personal favorites for you to try! Nikki's Favorite Rosé Picks Gérard Bertrand's Provence rosé (France) — a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault — lands around $20, sits on the drier side with bright acidity, and comes in around 13% ABV. It's a reliable, crowd-pleasing bottle. For something a little more unique, a Rosato di Nerello Mascalese from Sicily was highlighted as a 92-point Wine Enthusiast pick at just $24. Ingrid & Julia rosé from Tres Sabores in Rutherford, CA — a certified organic grower of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah blended — it's a local gem that defies expectations with its pale color and concentrated flavor. Coming Soon from Sollevato Wines Nikki and Michael's first ever rosé — a single-barrel Grenache with a touch of Sangiovese — releasing late May 2026, with first access going to Il Circolo, the Sollevato wine club. Their 2023 Petite Sirah (bold, inky, and great for BBQ season) is also coming this fall. Sign up for the mailing list at sollevatowines.com to be the first to know. use code PODLISTENER for 10% off all of Nikki's wines on sollevatowines.com Other resources and links: If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy us a glass of wine! Please and Thank you! Follow Nikki on Instagram for more behind the scenes look at life in Wine Country Enjoy some of MY FAVORITE THINGS from our Sponsors: Use my VIP Friends and Family Link to sign up for Wine Spies! And use the coupon code NIKKI for $50 off your order of $200 or more! You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order! Check out Sena Sea's website to get your hands on some beautiful wild-caught Alaskan fish shipped right to your door! Use code sipandsea for 10% off your order and sign up for their email list (great recipes!) and be entered to win a monthly $50 gift card drawing.Questions? Comments? Guest requests? nikki@sipwithnikki.com

  7. Mar 31

    From Tuscany to the Thriller: A Conversation with Vintner and Debut Novelist Daniel Grace

    What do Sangiovese, Judas Iscariot, and the courage to reinvent yourself have in common? More than you'd think. Definitely more than I would have thought. I'm sitting down with Daniel Grace, the man behind Il Molino di Grace in Panzano, Tuscany, and his debut philosophical thriller In the Wake of Golgotha, for one of the most wide-ranging, soul-stirring conversations yet on Sip With Nikki. Learn more about the episode at sipwithnikki.com/podcast. Read, Sip, and Find Daniel📖 Get the book: In the Wake of Golgotha is available now on Amazon in hardcover and Kindle. Learn more at Daniel's Website and follow along at @danielmarkgrace on Instagram. 🍷 Find the wine: Il Molino di Grace ships direct and is available in fine wine shops across 42 states. Visit ilmolinograce.it. 🍾 Join our Inner Circle: My wines, Sollevato Wines now has a wine club — Il Circolo — and the 2023 Sangiovese is out now. Learn more and become a member here. Other resources and links: If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy us a glass of wine! Please and Thank you! Follow me on Instagram ! Did you know we make wine here in Sonoma County? Our 2022 Sollevato Sangiovese and 2023 Grenache are available to be shipped to most US States. Use the code PODLISTENER for 10% off. They're both delicious, medium bodied, aromatic red wines that belong on your dinner table! Enjoy some of MY FAVORITE THINGS from our Sponsors: Use my VIP Friends and Family Link to sign up for Wine Spies! And use the coupon code NIKKI for $50 off your order of $200 or more! You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order! Check out Sena Sea's website to get your hands on some beautiful wild-caught Alaskan fish shipped right to your door! Use code sipandsea for 10% off your order and sign up for their email list (great recipes!) and be entered to win a monthly $50 gift card drawing.Questions? Comments? Guest requests? nikki@sipwithnikki.com

  8. Mar 17

    Never Say Never: How a Last Minute Yes led to the trip of a lifetime

    This episode is all about my recent test cruise on the brand new Disney Adventure, which took us from Tokyo to Singapore. Join me as I recount the excitement, the unforgettable moments, and why this journey was not just a cruise, but a celebration of life, joy, and the magic that comes when you say yes. Check out this episode's web page for more details and pictures of the Adventure! Other resources and links: If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy us a glass of wine! Please and Thank you! Follow me on Instagram and check out more pics and reels from this trip! Did you know we make wine here in Sonoma County? Our 2022 Sollevato Sangiovese and 2023 Grenache are available to be shipped to most US States. Use the code PODLISTENER for 10% off. They're both delicious, medium bodied, aromatic red wines that belong on your dinner table! Enjoy some of MY FAVORITE THINGS from our Sponsors: Use my VIP Friends and Family Link to sign up for Wine Spies! And use the coupon code NIKKI for $50 off your order of $200 or more! You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order! Check out Sena Sea's website to get your hands on some beautiful wild-caught Alaskan fish shipped right to your door! Use code sipandsea for 10% off your order and sign up for their email list (great recipes!) and be entered to win a monthly $50 gift card drawing.Questions? Comments? Guest requests? nikki@sipwithnikki.com

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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Nikki Lamberti
  • Show Website
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