Get an Intro to Wine from The Better Show

On this episode of The Better Show we talk about this subtle, varied and much-loved product of the vine. We'll learn how wine is made, how to pick it, and how to drink it. Show Notes 2:20 — How March accidentally started writing a wine column 7:22 — Darren's Dad got him into wine to help in his career 9:16 — What is wine made of? 13:06 — The sweetness that is Ice Wine 14:13 — What does the year or vintage of a wine mean? 20:34 — How Ian buys wine today 24:27 — Is it worth it to buy really pricey wines? 27:09 — How to pick wine to bring to a party 31:08 — Why you should avoid wine with critters on the label 34:27 — Why you should start a wine club 37:23 — What's a sommelier? 41:56 — That time Darren drank 50 year old wine 45:19 — The 5 steps for appreciating wine 57:36 — Ian slurps his tea to practice wine tasting technique 1:01:32 — Why and how to store wine Products Mentioned Somm (the movie) Klinker Brick Seghesio Follow Us Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe iTunes RSS Weekly email newsletter Full Episode Transcript Better Show Blog Feedback Email: [email protected] Enjoy the show? Leave a review in iTunes! Tell two friends about the show!