Sip with Nikki

May 13 2024
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Listen and dive into food, wine, pairings and all things California Wine Country. Weekly episodes are hosted by Nikki Lamberti, a winemaker and wine educator in Sonoma County. She breaks down topics in wine and interviews exciting guests, including winemakers, chefs and other fun and inspiring people from across different industries. Learn a little each week, elevate your food and wine game, all while laughing and not taking it all too seriously.

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Sipping Around the World (At Epcot)-Part 2

May 13 2024 31 mins  
Drinking around the world at Epcot….Have you done it? Head about it? Planning your next trip? It’s Definitely a thing. This is Part 2 in a 2 part series- Miss part 1? Go back to last week and catch up!My partner Michael and I are taking you on adventure around the world (at Walt Disney World’s Epcot!) In this conclusion to cliff-hanging part 1, find out :If we make

Sipping Around the World (At Epcot)- Part 1

May 06 2024 28 mins  
Drinking around the world at Epcot….Have you done it? Head about it? Planning your next trip? It’s Definitely a thing. With or without kids (we are without), Walt Disney World can be a playground for foodies and people who like to try “all the things”.  The World Showcase in Epcot has 11 countries represented around a beautiful lagoon, and each stop highlights the

Wine Haters Welcome, with Heather Baronet

Apr 29 2024 60 mins  
Not everyone loves wine. I know this. And while it’s hard for me to relate, I can respect it. My very good friend Heather, who lives in Austin Texas, has never liked wine. In fact, she has even referred to it as “rotten juice” during our decades long friendship. She suggested we do an episode where she shares her past experiences and biases with wine, so that other non-w

Second Generation Winegrowing, with Travis Ramazzotti

Apr 22 2024 53 mins  
The Ramazzotti family has been managing vineyards in Sonoma County since the late 1970s, and they are well-known and respected grape growers and wine producers with a gorgeous new tasting room in Geyserville, CA. (Sonoma County) This week, I'm sitting down with Travis Ramazzotti, who is a second generation member of the family business and he talks about:What it was like growi

Why Is Wine Important?

Apr 08 2024 21 mins  
In this week's episode, I'm answering this super thought-provoking question: Why is wine Important? 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 winemak

Sip Spotlight: An Unexpected Blend at a Great Price

Apr 01 2024 14 mins  
This week I'm sipping and sharing a new (to me) wine that I recently tried and loved! I just couldn't wait to tell you about it because it's an interesting blend of Malbec and Syrah and at a really affordable price. And it's just De-Licious!It's from Tilia, a producer in Mendoza, Argentina with a very cool approach to farming and business. You can read more about this producer here

Hey Sugar! Understanding Sweetness in Wine

Mar 25 2024 15 mins  
Do you find yourself wondering if you should be seeking out "low sugar" wines? My social feeds are flooded with brands marketing their wines it this way...Let's breakdown:Do all wines have sugar? If so how much?What's RS in wine?Is low sugar wine a "thing'? What causes the perception of sweetness in wine even it's not?Is all Riesling sweet?Get a super helpful Riesling guide here.Wa

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

Mar 18 2024 31 mins  
Are you in search of that fireworks moment when you combine the right food and wine together? Or are you uninspired or even frustrated by the whole “Perfect Pairing” hype?Wherever you land in the quest for the best combinations… you’re going to want to listen in as I share WHY it can truly make a difference and HOW to approach it in a simple but effective way. I�

Tasteful Tasting: Simple Etiquette for Visiting Wineries

Mar 11 2024 19 mins  
Heading to Italy this Summer? Napa? The Finger Lakes?I’ve seen over a decade worth of wine-tasting visitors miss some small details that can get in the way of them having their Best Day Ever of Wine tasting. If you are planning a day (or week) of tasting in a wine growing region near or far, you’re going to want to listen in for some super-helpful tips on how to get the mo

A FEW tips to Elevate your Wine Joy

Mar 04 2024 22 mins  
If you can’t come up with anything other than “wine” or “yummy” when asked to describe what's in your glass , you are NOT alone! Plenty of people that love wine are the first to admit they stink at identifying what they are smelling and tasting in the glass. Or they question WHY it even matters.I'm giving you a very quick and easy tool to better approach what’s in the g