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The Daily Decant — 149 episodes
Wine & Food Pairing Week Wrap-Up: Your Complete Cheat Sheet
Wine for Every Occasion: The Complete Situational Guide
Wine with Cheese: The Truth About an Overrated Pairing
Wine with Difficult Foods: The Ones Nobody Talks About
Wine with Meat: Why the Cut Matters More Than the Protein
Wine with Seafood: From Oysters to Tuna
The Only Wine & Food Rules That Actually Matter
The Wrap-Up: The Case for the Merlot Comeback
How to Buy Merlot Without Getting Burned
Merlot Around the World: The Unexpected Places
Washington State: America's Most Underrated Merlot
California Merlot: The Producers Who Never Gave Up
Bordeaux Right Bank: Where Merlot Became Legendary
Merlot's Reputation Problem, and Why It Was Always Unfair
Back to Basics Week Sunday Wrap Up
How to Build a Starter Wine Collection for Under $150
The Six Grapes Every Wine Drinker Should Know
Back to Basics: Ordering Wine Confidently
How to Taste Wine Like You Know What You're Doing
How to Read a Wine Label
How Wine Is Actually Made
The South Africa Wrap-Up: Old Roots, New Energy
How to Buy South African Wine Without Getting Lost
Pinotage & Walker Bay: The Cape's Own Identity
Chenin Blanc: South Africa's Secret Weapon
Swartland: The Old-Vine Rebellion
Stellenbosch: South Africa's First Growth
South Africa: The Cape of Good Wine
Cab Sauv Wrap-Up: One Grape, Four Continents, One Big Lesson
How to Buy Cabernet Sauvignon Without Wasting Your Money
Chile: The Quiet Cabernet Takeover
Tuscany: The Rebellion That Became a Legend
Bordeaux: The Original Blend
Napa Valley: Why Geography Determines the Price Tag
The Grape That Conquered the World: Cabernet Sauvignon
The Wrap-Up: The Master List & the Argument for Everyday Excellence
Building Your Everyday Cellar: Six Bottles, Always on Hand
The Wildcards: The Bottles Nobody Talks About (But Should)
The Everyday Sparkling: Bubbles Every Week Without Breaking the Bank
The Everyday Whites: The Most Pleasure Per Dollar in Wine
Everyday Reds: Top Under-$25 Picks
The Philosophy of Value: Why Under $25 Is Not a Compromise
Rosé Week Wrap Up: Knowledge, Tasting, and Value
How to Buy Rosé Without Getting Fooled by the Bottle
Domestic Rosé: California to Oregon Spotlight
Tavel & the Serious Rosés of the Southern Rhône
Provence: The Pale Pink Benchmark
What Rosé Actually Is... And What It Isn’t
100 Episodes. Here's What I've Learned.
Week 14 Wrap-Up: Why Spain Deserves a Permanent Spot on Your Table
How to Buy Spanish Wine Without Getting Lost
Albariño & the Wines of Galicia: Spain's Other Identity
Priorat: Spain's Most Dramatic Wine
Ribera del Duero: Spain's Bold, Ambitious Rival
Rioja: Spain's Most Famous Wine, Finally Explained
Why Spain Is the Most Exciting Wine Country You're Underestimating
Week 13 Wrap-Up — What Pinot Noir Teaches You About Place
How to Buy New World Pinot Noir Without Getting Burned
Chile & Beyond — The Frontier Regions
New Zealand — Intensity at the Edge of the World
California — Four Regions, One Grape, Endless Variety
Oregon: The Most Burgundian Place Outside of France
Why New World Pinot Noir Is Having Its Moment
Week 12 Wrap-Up — Stop Saving Bubbles for Special Occasions
How to Buy Sparkling Wine Without Getting Ripped Off
Crémant & Pét-Nat — The Ones Nobody's Talking About (But Should Be)
Cava & Prosecco — Same Bubbles, Completely Different Worlds
Champagne Part 2 — Styles, Vintages & the Prestige Cuvées
Champagne Part 1 — The Region, the Grapes & the Houses
Why Sparkling Wine Deserves More Than New Year's Eve
Week 11 Wrap Up: Piedmont
How to Buy Piedmont Without Getting Burned
The Supporting Cast — Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato & Gavi
Barbaresco - Nebbiolo's More Elegant Sibling
Barolo Deep-Dive Part 2
Barolo Deep-Dive Part 1
All About Piedmont
Week 10 Wrap Up: Why Burgundy Changes How You Think About Wine
How to Buy Burgundy Without Getting Burned
The Hidden Burgundies: Chablis & Beaujolais
The Côte de Beaune: Chardonnay's Spiritual Home
The Côte de Nuits: Pinot Noir Country
The Hierarchy: Cracking the Code
The Lay of the Land: Burgundy
Week 9 Wrap Up: The Rhône: What This Region Teaches Us
White Rhône: The Region's Best Kept Secret
Grenache's Supporting Cast: Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Rasteau
Châteauneuf-du-Pape: The Southern Rhône's Crown
The Hidden Gems: Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph
Syrah's Homeland: Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage
North vs. South: One River, Two Worlds
Week 8 Wrap Up - Grand Tour Edition
The Complete Top 30 — Your Buying Guide
New World Adventures
California Dreaming
Châteauneuf-du-Pape: The Southern Rhône's Crown
Bolgheri, Beaucastel & Bubbles
The King of Italian Reds
The Heart of Tuscany
Week 7 Wrap Up
The Bottle That Feels Special Without Being Expensive
The Underrated Wine for Business Dinners
The Restaurant Move That Makes You Look Like You Actually Know Wine
The Wine List Section Most People Skip (But Absolutely Shouldn't)
The Red Wine to Order When Cabernet Feels Too Heavy
The White Wine to Order When Everyone Else Orders Chardonnay
Week 6 Wrap Up
When to Order Rosé Beyond Summer
The Underrated Red That Works for Group Dinners
The White Wine That Almost Everyone Likes
What to Order on a Date When You Want Something Safe but Interesting
The Restaurant Wine That Makes You Look Confident Without Spending Too Much
The Safest Wine to Bring When You Don’t Know What the Host Is Serving
Week 5 Wrap Up
Super Tuscan
Brunello di Montalcino
Barolo
Burgundy Pinot Noir
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Champagne: The Ultimate Confidence Order
Week 4 Wrap Up
What to Order When You’re Not Paying
What to Order When You Want to Make a Good Impression
How to Read a Wine List in 60 Seconds
How to Ask for a Wine Recommendation Without Feeling Awkward
The Safest White Wine to Order in Almost Any Situation
What to Order When You Don’t Recognize Anything on the Wine List
Week 3 Wrap-Up
If You Like Malbec, Try Carménère
If You Like Rosé, Try Provence-Style Reds
If You Like Sauvignon Blanc, Try Vermentino
If You Like Pinot Noir, Try Etna Rosso
If You Like Chardonnay, Try Viognier
If You Like Napa Cab, Try Washington Cabernet
Week 2 Wine Recap
A Little More About Me and Why I Started The Daily Decant
Albariño: A White for Seafood Nights
Gamay: A Light Red for Mixed Groups
Crémant: Ordering Sparkling That Isn’t Champagne
Chenin Blanc: A White That Works With Most Foods
Merlot: A Safe Red for Business Dinners
Week 1 Wine Recap
Barbera: A Weekend Red That Feels Elevated
Chablis: A Crowd-Pleasing White for Dinner
Cabernet Sauvignon: Choosing a Restaurant Cab Without Overspending
Rioja Reserva: A Safe but Interesting Gift Bottle
Pinot Noir: What to Serve When Friends Come Over
Sancerre: What to Order When You Don’t Recognize Anything
Intro to The Daily Decant