Boozy Biddies Talk Wine

Mar 28 2024
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The Boozy Biddies Podcast is a fun, irreverent exploration of wine education through drinking wine. Join your hosts, Kara and Calla, two long-time friends (and boozy biddies) for a discussion of all things wine. We'll be going over wine basics 101, and introduce you to different wine regions and varietals. If you've ever wondered: -What the heck is a noble grape? -How is wine made? -Are all wines aged in oak? -How do I make sense of French wine? -How do I pick out a good wine at the liquor store? This podcast is for you. So grab a glass and join us, because the best way to learn about wine is to drink as you learn! Let's learn ALL about wine.

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154: Noble Grape #6 Chardonnay

Mar 28 2024 28 mins  
The biddies round out the noble grapes series with Chardonnay – either you love it or you hate it, but this full bodied white takes on most of its characteristics from the winemaker! Learn what to expect from Chardonnays from around the world. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/154

Super Tuscans: Merlot, Cab Sauv and Cab Franc in Italy (Re-Released)

Mar 21 2024 25 mins  
The biddies revisit Super Tuscans! Learn about the big three – Sassichaia, Ornellaia, and Tignanello – as well as some more affordable options. Learn why they’re cool and how to spot them in the store. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/69

153: Noble Grape #5: Cabernet the King!

Mar 14 2024 32 mins  
The biddies maybe should have saved the best for last but due to typical organization dysfunction, we’re talking about the king of grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon today! Tune in to learn about this grapes origins, the France versus California battles, where you can find Cab Sauv today, and how to pick one you’ll like. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/153

152: The Long Lost New York Wine Episode

Mar 07 2024 28 mins  
The biddies finally record the New York episode that got lost from 2021. Tune in to learn about wine in New York state from the Finger Lakes to the Hudson Valley. The oldest operating winery in the United States is in New York, as well as the nation’s largest wine cave. New York is also home to cold-hardy hybrids! For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/152

151: Noble Grape #4 - Riesling

Feb 29 2024 35 mins  
The biddies return to the noble grape close up with Riesling – the only noble grape that does not originate from France. Tune in to learn about the different styles, the primary growing countries and how to pick out a riesling that isn’t too sweet (or is just sweet enough!). For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/151

The Queen of the Bootleggers (Re-Released)

Feb 22 2024 32 mins  
On the heels of our Prohibition and the mob episode, we're re-releasing Episode #77 The Queen of the Bootleggers which takes a look at the role women played in bringing about Prohibition, rum-running and bootlegging during Prohibition, and eventually in helping to bring about its end. You'll also meet one of our favorite badass biddies ever, a bootlegger by the name of Cleo Wade. F

150: How Prohibition and Bootlegging Made the Mob

Feb 15 2024 32 mins  
The biddies take a little detour from their noble grapes series to discuss how prohibition and illegal alcohol to the American public basically made the mob. Tune in to learn more about Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and the other mobsters that helped keep America boozy while raking in MILLIONS. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/150

149: Merlot In-Depth

Feb 08 2024 30 mins  
The biddies continue their tour of the noble varieties with merlot. Merlot produces very smooth wine which is often blended with other varietals to lessen any harshness. It’s featured in some of the biddies favorite Super Tuscan wines. Tune in to learn about where to find 100% merlots, the best blends, and the Sideways movie fallout. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/149

148: Sauvignon Blanc Close-Up!

Feb 01 2024 31 mins  
The biddies profile a favorite white noble variety of theirs: Savvy B! Learn about the differences in Sauvignon Blanc from different countries and why this crisp white is a perennial favorite. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/148

Terroir-Forward Pinot Noir with Mari Jones from Emeritus Vineyards (Encore)

Jan 18 2024 53 mins  
The biddies are having a time already in 2024, so we thought that instead of recording something new half-a$$, we'd re-release our interview with Mari Jones of Emeritus Vineyards (California) on the heels of our All About Pinot Noir episode. Emeritus Vineyards focuses exclusively on estate grown Pinot Noir. Mari Jones is the President (of Fun) and we loved the conversation we had w