8: Wine Facts and Foibles
Few products of human labor are as old as wine. With such a rich history, quite a lot of facts and foibles have come to be associated with it. I touch on just a few of those in this episode.
11 Nov 202019min
7: Unusual and Exotic Wines
The wine universe is huge, and goes way beyond the usual varieties. Some creative winemakers don't even use grapes at all! Learn more about some wines you've probably never heard of in this episode.
18 Okt 202022min
6: DIY Beer and Wine
Beer and wine are readily available for purchase at a full range of quality and price points. But some people choose to make their own. My first-ever guest Pat Helmers explains why you might want to...
1 Okt 202016min
5: White Wines for Summer
Chardonnay is great, of course, but when the weather is warm, it's not often the best choice. You want something crisp and refreshing. You want ABC: Anything But Chardonnay. In this episode, I disc...
15 Sep 202019min
4: Canned Wines are Exploding in Popularity
In this episode Stephen shares the making, history, pros and cons of canned wines. Cans have been around for many decades but recent innovations have sky rocketed their popularity, with quality wines!
6 Aug 202024min
3: Old World Wine vs New World Wine
In this episode Stephen discusses the differences between new world wines vs old world wines. The old world is Europe and the Middle east. The New World is elsewhere in the world e.g. the Americas, Au...
3 Jun 202016min
2: Wine and Robbery at Restaurants
Ordering wine in a restaurant can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Stephen shares some tips on approaching the wine list, and how to get help if you're uncertain. But mainly, he rants abou...
18 Feb 202016min
1: Welcome to Winervana
Stephen Hawk introduces the Winervana podcast. He explains his point of view on wine and how it frames the podcast. He shares his story on how he became interested in wine. And, enjoys a Chardonnay wh...
13 Feb 202013min
