The Wine Pro & The Wino Brielle & Michelle

Does ALL wine get better with age? This week we talk about what wines age well and which wines you should probably drink sooner rather than later. Brielle discusses the wine-making process and what goes into wines that age well and ones that don’t. For all you winos out there, this is a good episode to figure out which wines should stay on your shelves and which should be opened up for dinner tonight!If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5 star review. If you’re a wine company who’d ...

How do wine pairings work? Well, this week’s episode gets really interesting (and quite entertaining!) as we discuss wine pairings and experiments. Brielle guides Michelle through a diverse and random pairing to learn how different flavors and textures interact with wine. Want to sip along? Michelle was drinking a Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon and pairings included: crackers, tortilla chips, chocolate chips, grapes, sour candies, cheddar cheese, laughing cow cheese and tabasco sauce. If...

Does wine taste different between bottles, cans and boxes? In this week’s episode, we prove that wine is good, no matter the medium you drink it in! From bottles to cans to boxes of wine, we drink ‘em all! As many of you know, Brielle is a canned-wine lover and has learned that not only is canned wine delicious, but also eco-friendly! We chat about our side-by-side-by-side tasting of Bridge Lane’s White Merlot in a bottle, a can and a box and discuss the differences (or lack thereof) of...

Going off of last week’s episode, “all about tannin,” this week we chat all about acid! Brielle and Michelle enjoy a “hallmark white wine,” a white blend from the Rivero Region in Spain. This episode is a great refresher for all you wine pros and an easy to digest (and drink) lesson for the winos. Sip along with us as we explore this acidic wine! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5 star review. If you’re a wine company who’d like to sponsor an episode, please contact us at t...

Want to learn how to sound fancy at a restaurant (or at least sound like you know what you’re talking about?) Then this episode is for you! This week, Brielle and Michelle discuss tannin and what it means when tasting wine. While learning, the two drink a Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy, so if you want the full experience, grab a glass and drink along!If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5 star review. If you’re a wine company who’d like to sponsor an episode, please contact us ...

How do I host my own wine tasting at home? Thanks for tuning in to another episode of The Wine Pro & The Wino! This week, we’ll dive deep into hosting your very own wine tasting. We’ll cover different ways to host wine tasting parties from including professionals to BYOW! Plus, you’ll score some food pairing suggestions, get some freebies (below) and learn a ton about hosting your very own tasting. Bookmark this episode and listen again next time you decide to host a wine tasting!Lo...