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Sip with Nikki — 104 episodes

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

2

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

3

Sake, Sushi, and Shenanigans in Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market

4

*100th Episode* Celebrating Resilience, Persistence and Joy!

5

Better Mixers, Better Drinks! Shaking Things Up with Ken MacKenzie of Fresh Victor

6

*Episode Revisit* Are Non-Alcoholic Wines Really that Bad?

7

Chardonn-YAY? Or NAY? Three Generations Weigh In...

8

Happiness and Hope: Catching up with Sensory Expert Dr. Hoby

9

Grenache and Gratitude: My Thoughts on Both

10

Our Holiday Wine Playbook, with Nikki and Michael

11

Bonus Re-Re Release: It's Beaujolais Nouveau Day! What's this Wine Holiday all about?

12

Disney Deliciousness: Where to find the Best (and Newest) Sips and Bites at Walt Disney World!

13

Chasing the Dream: How Italy Became Home, with Ashley Bartner of La Tavola Marche

14

Shh... Top Secret Wine Deals, with Agent Cru of Wine Spies

15

Episode Revisit: Ya Can't Grow A Cake! with Chef Melissa Walnock

16

A Much Needed Dose of Joy: Exploring Disneyland with Dr. Hoby

17

Episode Revisit: Manifesting Magic...It Could Happen!

18

Coombsville Wine Memoirs, with Leo Tellez and Joe Hinde of Ackerman Family Vineyards

19

If and Only If: The Emergence of Sphaerics Wines with Laura Jones and Brian Ball

20

Episode Revist: Is Older Necessarily Better? Tips on Aging Wine

21

Próst! A Taste of Germany with My Nephew Aidan from West Point

22

Pairing Night Part 2: The Feast! With Dr. Hoby Wedler

23

Pairing Night Part 1: The Science of Wine and Food, with Dr Hoby Wedler

24

I've Got This. A Personal Update from Nikki

25

*Special Encore 80th Episode* Seeing Flavor with Dr. Hoby Wedler

26

Orange is the New White? Your Crash Course In Orange Wines

27

Lemon and Basil and Garlic, Oh My! Discovering Flavored Olive Oils with Liz Tagami

28

Why Glasses Matter: The Making of VinVoyage with Roman Sharifi

29

*Special Encore Episode* Should You Judge a Wine by Its Bottle?? How to Shop Smarter

30

What's So Super About Super Tuscan Wines?

31

Redefining Rosé: How 3 Women Winemakers Are Pushing Boundaries with Abloom

32

Jalapeños in Sauvignon Blanc? We Tried The Controversial TikTok Trend!

33

Wine Trends and Unexpected Gems, with Winemaker Sally Johnson Blum

34

Disney Deliciousness: Where to find the Best Bites and Drinks at Walt Disney World

35

*70th Episode Encore Special* Wine Haters Welcome, with My Friend Heather (who doesn't like wine)

36

Merroir and Terroir? The Surprising Parallels In Fish and Wine! With Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea

37

Do You Know Vermentino??? Your Perfect Pairing Guide

38

Hooray for Viognier! A Wine with POWER and Finesse

39

A New Wine Movement Has Started... Are you IN?

40

What's Wrong With My Wine? Identifying Wine Flaws Without the Drama

41

Sip Spotlight: A Sexy Santa Barbara Sparkler!

42

Chef's Counter Magic: A Taste of Disney's Napa Rose

43

*Encore Special Re-Release* Olive Oil Deep Dive, with Liz Tagami

44

Why Do We Love Sangiovese? A Super Special Sip Spotlight

45

The All American Wine Story, with Ali Smith Story-Part 2

46

The All American Wine Story, with Ali Smith Story-Part 1

47

Demystifying Wine Myths with The Wine Coach, Laurie Forster

48

Special: From Ashes to Action: Essential Tips for Fire Survivors and Supporters

49

Going No/Lo? Our Uncensored Tasting of Non and Low Alcohol Wines

50

A (Virtual) Taste of our Epic Razza Pizza Experience

51

*Encore Anniversary Special* New York Times Best Selling Author Dan Richer of Razza Pizza

52

Are We There Yet??? Why Wine Takes So Long...

53

Our Zin-Centric Tasting at Tres Sabores Winery

54

Zinfandel: What It Is, What It Isn't and Why You Should Be Drinking It

55

*50th Episode Special* Wine, Wit and Wisdom, with Master Sommelier George Miliotes

56

Accidentally Championing Turkish Wines, with Andrea Lemieux

57

Hey Hey, It's Beaujolais! Your Go-To Guide

58

Are you REALLY Tasting Your Wine? Top Tips for Maximizng Each Sip

59

Bold Women Make the Best Wine (Naturally), with Marilee Bramhall of Iola Wines

60

Syrah and Solo Travel Magic, with Award Winning Author Jen Ruiz

61

Less But Better with Mark McWilliams of Arista Winery

62

Pumpkin Spice Chardonnay?? Listen to what Wine Professionals Eat and Drink...

63

Why This, Why Now? "Come Over October" Explained

64

Grenache: The Lesser Known Grape that Needs to be in Your Glass

65

What I learned From Sitting at the Bar...

66

Behind the Vines: A Sneak Peek into Harvest Day

67

What the Heck is Pét Nat?

68

It Could Happen: A Crazy Story Paired with a Super Fun Wine

69

Corked or Screwed? What You Need to Know About Wine Closures

70

How Did I Get Here? The Ah-ha Moments that Led me to Wine

71

Rosé All Day! How to Pick the Perfect Pink Wine

72

Making Friends with Change : A Happy Hour with Wine Executive and Author, Sally Srok

73

The Taste of a Place, with Tony Smith of Portugal’s Quinta de Covela

74

A Surprising Stop: The Food, Wine and People of Mallorca

75

Best Day Ever! The Food and Wine of Sicily

76

Bottling Day! The Culmination of a Labor of Love

77

Legacy Winemaking in the Finger Lakes, with Ben Hartman

78

Olive Oil 102, with Liz Tagami (Part 2 of 2)

79

Olive Oil 101, with Liz Tagami

80

Wine is Emotional, with Karen MacNeil

81

Sipping Around the World (At Epcot)-Part 2

82

Sipping Around the World (At Epcot)- Part 1

83

Wine Haters Welcome, with My Friend Heather (who doesn't like wine)

84

Second Generation Winegrowing, with Travis Ramazzotti

85

Why Does Wine Matter?

86

Sip Spotlight: An Unexpected Blend at a Great Price

87

The facts about Sugar and Wine

88

Pairing Schmairing... Finding the best food and wine combinations

89

Tasteful Tasting: Simple Etiquette for Visiting Wineries

90

A FEW tips to Elevate your Wine Joy

91

Seeing Flavor with Dr. Hoby Wedler

92

Wineonomics: Why Wines Cost What They Do-Part 2

93

Wineonomics: Why Wines Cost What They Do-Part 1

94

Down to the Gram, with Pastry Chef Melissa Walnock

95

Family Secrets with Aunt Vivian

96

Strategies for Smart Shopping: How to Pick the Right Wine

97

Sippin' With My Sisters

98

Unlocking the Potential: The Hows and Whys of Aerating and Preserving Your Wine

99

Who is this Nikki person, anyway?

100

Aging wine…. Why and How?

101

Identifying as Italian, with Dan Gora of One Hope Wine

102

Turning Passion into Wine, with Winemaker Sally Johnson Blum

103

Is NY's Best Pizza in NJ? with Pizza Chef and Author Dan Richer

104

Official Trailer: Sip with Nikki