We finish off our 4 part series with a 'Case' study. We have chosen 12 wines that can help expand your palate and your wine education. And if you want to keep going, sign up to join the waitlist for our upcoming beginner's course: Crush It Basics!

Allie grabbed us a bottle of wine from TJ’s to demonstrate good examples of affordable wines can be found. But you have to be willing to take a chance on the unknown.

We review 12 different wines from New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to Argentinian Malbec. All 12 together are the perfect set of wines to kick start or round out your wine education. If you are looking to put together a case of your own, visit our website at:

https://crushitwineeducation.com/collections/all-wine

Take a chance at a new wine and join us! Cheers!

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Cheers and thanks for listening!

Have you ever wondered why some wines are so inexpensive and some seem too expensive?

Part 3 of our Beginners series starts with another surprise gem of a wine from Trader Joe's. It is a great example of buying wine for you and your price point.

Allie reviews what goes into the price of a bottle. Everything from physical products like grapes and bottles to costs of grapes in different areas, and distribution.

Julie gives you a short list of tips and tricks to help you navigate the grocery isles, the best places to buy, and how to taste on the go.

Take a chance at something new, and join us! Cheers!

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• You can follow and message us on Instagram @crushitwinesb
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• Join the list to stay up to date on future episodes and featured wines so you can sip alongside us!
• Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are a full service wine education company offering an online wine shop, a wine club membership and both virtual and in person classes. Go to www.crushitwineeducation.com to learn more and get 10% off your first order when you sign up for the mailing list!

Cheers and thanks for listening!

In part two of our miniseries we focus on how people talk about wine. We have 15 key vocabulary words that you may have heard used to describe how wine tastes and smells.

We explain each word and its definition in the wine world. Understanding some of these key concepts can make it much easier for you to taste and define characteristics of which wines you prefer. Trust us; there is no need to memorize the entire list. We have a free vocabulary list you can download for your reference anytime! Grab your free list here!

Join us as we sip along with another one of our favorite budget finds from France.

And if you want to learn more you can check out our upcoming Crush It Basics course here.

Cheers!

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• You can follow and message us on Instagram @crushitwinesb
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• Join the list to stay up to date on future episodes and featured wines so you can sip alongside us!
• Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are a full service wine education company offering an online wine shop, a wine club membership and both virtual and in person classes. Go to www.crushitwineeducation.com to learn more and get 10% off your first order when you sign up for the mailing list!

Cheers and thanks for listening!

Would you like to learn the difference between light and heavy wines? Or why dessert wines are so misunderstood? Maybe there is a variety you have been curious to try but wanted to know more about first.

In this episode, we do the work for you. We have taken the mystery of wine styles and broken them down into easy-to-understand categories.

We kick everything off with a delicious and affordable Barbera. Then we begin to go down our Taste to Learn Checklist and describe each wine for you. What are you waiting for? Download our Free Checklist and use this podcast to help you on your way to discover new wines.

Grab a glass and join us! Cheers!

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Click Here: Taste to Learn CheckList

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CONNECT WITH US:

• You can follow and message us on Instagram @crushitwinesb
• You can also reach out via email - Cheers@crushitwineeducation.com
• If you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, sign up for our Patreon.
• Join the list to stay up to date on future episodes and featured wines so you can sip alongside us!
• Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are a full service wine education company offering an online wine shop, a wine club membership and both virtual and in person classes. Go to www.crushitwineeducation.com to learn more and get 10% off your first order when you sign up for the mailing list!

Cheers and thanks for listening!

We continue our series on historic wineries with a little trip to Germany. In this episode, you will get to know the oldest winery in Germany, Schloss Johannisberg. Dating back to the Middle Ages, and thanks to monks planting grapes, they have been making wine for over 900 years.

The winery survived rebellion, wars, and changes of ownership. Check out this pod to learn more. Grab a glass of Riesling and join us!

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Check out the Winery: https://schloss-johannisberg.de/en/

Underground Cellar: https://schloss-johannisberg.de/app/uploads/201905-schloss-johannisberg-biblioteca-subteranea.jpg

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• You can follow and message us on Instagram @crushitwinesb
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• If you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, sign up for our Patreon.
• Join the list to stay up to date on future episodes and featured wines so you can sip alongside us!
• Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are a full service wine education company offering an online wine shop, a wine club membership and both virtual and in person classes. Go to www.crushitwineeducation.com to learn more and get 10% off your first order when you sign up for the mailing list!

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Nestled in the east-west corridor of the Central Coast is the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. It is only one of three like it in the world. What makes it special is the morning fog that burns off slowly, and is perfect for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Allie has an excellent example of Pinot Noir from a prime vineyard made by one of our favorite producers. Julie brings a little history and overview of when and why this area was designated for greatness.

We finish with some history of the people who helped form the Sta. Rita Hills, in particular Richard Sanford. Through a series of smart choices and partnerships, people banded together to learn and grow the AVA from the roots up. Listen up, and get to know a phenomenon that Sanford has been known to refer to as "refrigerated sunshine."

Grab a glass of Pinot Noir or Chardonnay and join us! Cheers!

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• Join the list to stay up to date on future episodes and featured wines so you can sip alongside us!
• Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are a full service wine education company offering an online wine shop, a wine club membership and both virtual and in person classes. Go to www.crushitwineeducation.com to learn more and get 10% off your first order when you sign up for the mailing list!

Cheers and thanks for listening!

In our last episode of 2024, we are excited to share one of our favorite drinks, Vermouth. Vermouth can be enjoyed as an aperitif or mixed in a cocktail and comes in a variety of styles and flavors.

We have a lovely example of a Dry Vermouth from one of our favorite Austrian producers, Heidi Schrock. And we take you through a variety of options on how to drink any Vermouth.

Allie walks you through a brief history of Vermouth and its use. At the same time, Julie breaks down some fun and easy cocktail options.

Make your favorite cocktail or enjoy some Vermouth on the rocks. Join us for a fun-filled episode. Cheers!

Links and Pics:

https://www.heidischroeckundsoehne.com/images/sujets/image-wir.jpg

https://www.thespruceeats.com/best-vermouth-cocktails-7486619

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CONNECT WITH US:

• You can follow and message us on Instagram @crushitwinesb
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• If you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, sign up for our Patreon.
• Join the list to stay up to date on future episodes and featured wines so you can sip alongside us!
• Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are a full service wine education company offering an online wine shop, a wine club membership and both virtual and in person classes. Go to www.crushitwineeducation.com to learn more and get 10% off your first order when you sign up for the mailing list!

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Have you ever wondered what "Harvest," means when it comes to wine? In this episode, I give you a first-hand account of just what goes into making wine from the very beginning to the end.

We give you the inside details of what it takes to make wine. It may not be as romantic as you think. We talk about cleaning, attention to detail, and maintenance.

I am happy to tell you the inside info about what it takes to make wine and all about the crack team of women I worked with.

As always grab a glass of your favorite glass from a woman winemaker, and join us. Cheers!

Support the show

CONNECT WITH US:

• You can follow and message us on Instagram @crushitwinesb
• You can also reach out via email - Cheers@crushitwineeducation.com
• If you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, sign up for our Patreon.
• Join the list to stay up to date on future episodes and featured wines so you can sip alongside us!
• Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are a full service wine education company offering an online wine shop, a wine club membership and both virtual and in person classes. Go to www.crushitwineeducation.com to learn more and get 10% off your first order when you sign up for the mailing list!

Cheers and thanks for listening!