Why Does Wine Matter?

In this week's episode, I'm answering this super thought-provoking question: Why is wine Important? Why does wine matter?Karen MacNeil is a very well know wine writer, author of the  Wine Bible  (one of my favorite wine reference books) and an instructor of mine in the Culinary Institute of America's wine program. She recently asked the question, "why is wine important?" to a group of winemakers here in California and their responses got me thinking. In reading her recent blog article, which also talks about the changes and trends in present day wine consumption, I was intrigued by this question. As someone who made a total life change to study, make and teach others about wine, it is definitely an important part of my life... but WHY it's important to me and to YOU?... well that took me a minute to wrap my head around. Wine is the "taste of a place"Wine is an expression of the time when it was made and the people who made itIt's emotion in a bottle (especially my bottles)It brings people togetherIt's an ancient process that still exists todayIt's just freakin deliciousIf you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy me a glass of wine or our producer Kathryn a bourbon) we would be so grateful!Purchase a wine that is very IMPORTANT to ME (because I MADE it for you!) here. Use code PODLISTENER for 10% off.Please consider Rating, Reviewing and Following Us on Apple Podcasts!“Every episode is such a great blend of fun, education and personal experience! By the end of each listen I know more about the food and wine world than when I hit play (and am also usually hungry and thirsty for a lovely food & wine pairing)."(Shout out to Elizloop for this great review.)Want to leave your own review (and get a show note shout out?) Click Here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with Stars and select "write a review" and let us know what you loved most about this episode!Want more tips to get the most out of your wine? Get my Wine Tips Cheat Sheet here.Questions, suggestions and guest requests? [email protected]