A podcast where we talk about wine, life and everything in between. Join certified wine expert Anshu Grover to hear about wine reviews, wine regions, winemakers... and so much more. Delivered in an easy-going and relatable style, this is a podcast that will be appealing to wine lovers - from the wine curious to the wine newbies to the hardcore wine enthusiasts - everywhere!
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47. Unlocking the Magic of Wine Temperature
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17:29Send us a text In this episode of The Wineitupanotch Podcast, we discuss the importance of serving wine at the correct temperature. Tune in to learn about the correct temperature for serving different wine styles, as well as practical tips on how to cool down or warm up wines efficiently. You will learn how wine temperature affects your experience …
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46. Exploring The Styles of Wine Produced in Burgundy
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11:42Send us a text In this episode of The Wineitupanotch Podcast, we continue our 'Diving Into Burgundy' series by delving into the various wine styles of the Burgundy region. The episode aims to demystify Burgundy for listeners, making it easier to appreciate and enjoy its complex and varied wines and dispel some of the intimidation factor that accomp…
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45. Taking Another Look At The Art of Food and Wine Pairing
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18:46Send us a text In this episode, we dive into another wine pairing dinner, exploring the food, the wine and what made them pair so well together. The featured wines were from Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande in Bordeaux. Anshu recounts the dinner's five courses - each of which was paired with different vintages and/or labels from this …
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44. Burgundy Basics - Understanding Burgundy's Wine Grapes
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12:43Send us a text Join us in this episode for a short but informative discussion that will help you better understand the wines of Burgundy! The episode is part of the Wineitupanotch “Diving Into Burgundy” series, which aims to simplify the complexities of this renowned French wine region. The focus of this episode is the grapes of Burgundy. We answer…
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43. The Art of Artisanal Grower Champagne, with Fresne Ducret
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47:19Send us a text In this episode, we meet Pierre and Daniella Fresne, the dynamic duo behind the artisanal grower Champagne house, Fresne Ducret. Tune in and listen as they share both their personal and professional journey. Pierre, a native winemaker from Reims, and Daniella, his Canadian wife discuss their individual backgrounds, the history of the…
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42. Examining The Art of Food and Wine Pairing
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10:33Send us a text Join us as we break down food and wine pairing using a real life example of a fancy, formal food and wine pairing dinner that I recently attended. We will look at what was on the food and wine pairing menu, what wines were paired with the dishes, and why the food and wine pairings worked harmoniously, from the perspective of a wine e…
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41. A Deep Dive Into Albino Armani and Wines from the Italian Northeast!
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28:48Send us a text Let’s stay in touch - we always love to hear from you! Follow the wine related antics and fun on the following social channels: Blog: www.wineitupanotch.com The Wineitupanotch Podcast on Instagram Wineitupanotch on Instagram Wineitupanotch on Tiktok Wineitupanotch on Youtube Or send an email with questions, comments and requests to w…
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40: From Vine to Glass, A Journey Through the Iconic Wines of Masi
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40:44Send us a text In Episode 40, join Andrew Sainsbury (Regional Manager, Masi Agricola) and Anshu from Wineitupanotch for a deep dive into the iconic wines of the Masi portfolio. Masi Agricola is a prominent producer from the Veneto region of Italy, with expansive holdings in the Veneto and beyond. In this episode, we take a look at the Masi empire, …
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39. The Grape Scoop - Wine Industry Happenings!
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20:11Send us a text In Episode 39 of the 'Wineitupanotch Podcast,' we take a look at a variety intriguing happenings and developments in the global wine industry. From important acquisitions and mergers, to the potential of "bots" in the hospitality sector, to the projected decline in wine production coming out of a major wine nation, an important upcom…
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38. Decoding Wine Words - Understanding "stemminess"
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10:59Send us a text Let’s stay in touch - we always love to hear from you! Follow the wine related antics and fun on the following social channels: Blog: www.wineitupanotch.com The Wineitupanotch Podcast on Instagram Wineitupanotch on Instagram Wineitupanotch on Tiktok Wineitupanotch on Youtube Or send an email with questions, comments and requests to w…
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37. Understanding the concept of "jamminess"
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12:49Send us a text Have you ever heard a wine being described as "jammy"? In this quick-tip episode, let's look at how this term is used, what it might be explaining and/or representing and what it should mean to you. Let’s stay in touch - we always love to hear from you! Follow the wine related antics and fun on the following social channels: Blog: ww…
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Send us a text In Episode 36 of The Wineitupanotch Podcast, we first talk about the importance of reconnecting with old friends and the benefits of maintaining important connections in life. Thereafter, we dive into an exciting and educational discussion about a super cool Champagne, namely the Clos de Chateau de Bligny 6 Cépages Brut Nature (Non V…
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35. Test Your Knowledge - Six Fascinating Facts About Wine....Part 3!
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17:29Send us a text In this episode of The Wineitupanotch Podcast, we delve into Part Three our wine facts series, designed to test and expand your wine knowledge. The episode covers six wine facts of varying difficulty levels, offering an interactive learning experience. Delivered in an engaging Q&A format designed to challenge and expand listeners' wi…
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34. Test Your Knowledge - Six Fascinating Wine Facts…Part 2!
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16:52Send us a text In this episode of The Wineitupanotch Podcast, we continue our series exploring intriguing wine facts. Delivered in an engaging Q&A format designed to challenge and expand listeners' wine knowledge, the aim here is to provide you with some light-hearted learning and give you a chance to improve your wine knowledge and deepen your und…
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33. Test Your Knowledge - Six Fascinating Facts About Wine
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12:17Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the first of a multi-part series on 30 fascinating wine facts. Delivered in an engaging Q&A style with time built in for you to test your knowledge and try to answer the questions being asked! The aim here is to provide you with some light-hearted learning and give you a chance to deepen your wine knowle…
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Send us a text Let’s stay in touch - we always love to hear from you! Follow the wine related antics and fun on the following social channels: Blog: www.wineitupanotch.com The Wineitupanotch Podcast on Instagram Wineitupanotch on Instagram Wineitupanotch on Tiktok Wineitupanotch on Youtube Or send an email with questions, comments and requests to w…
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31. Interview with Jean Phillipe Saby of Famille Saby - Part 2
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15:05Send us a text Tune in to listen to a fascinating interview with winemaker and proprietor Jean-Philippe Saby of Famille Saby in Saint Emilion, Bordeaux. In the second part of this interview, Jean-Philippe candidly reveals how he handles marketing and sales of his wines and building relationships with his clients, his thoughts of screw cap wine clos…
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30. Interview with Jean Phillipe Saby of Famille Saby - Part 1
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21:52Send us a text Let’s stay in touch - we always love to hear from you! Follow the wine related antics and fun on the following social channels: Blog: www.wineitupanotch.com The Wineitupanotch Podcast on Instagram Wineitupanotch on Instagram Wineitupanotch on Tiktok Wineitupanotch on Youtube Or send an email with questions, comments and requests to w…
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Send us a text I’m so excited to be back with a second season of The Wineitupanotch Podcast for your listening pleasure! Season 1 was quite the ride - Season 2 will be even more fun. Tune into this episode to understand what you can expect from Season 2. As mentioned in this episode, I’ve created a cool new free resource for all of the loyal listen…
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28. Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage - What Is The Difference Anyway?
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18:19Send us a text There is no doubt that the world of wine is incredibly confusing for a range of reasons, not least of which is the frequent use of names and terms that overlap and/or are similar to one another. Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage are two prime examples of this. Located in the very prestigious Northern Rhone, these two wine appellations a…
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27. How To Plan an EPIC Trip To The Napa Valley!
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29:59Send us a text It's a question that I get asked A LOT - that being, I want to go to the Napa Valley....what should I do and where should I go? Whether you find the Napa Valley to be an intimidating wine destination due to its incredible number of world-class wineries, or you worry about whether you can afford a trip, or you simply just want some he…
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26. Getting to Know Muscat Beaumes-de-Venise
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22:15Send us a text First off, I’m celebrating! I’ve run another half marathon race after almost three years away! Listen in to hear how it went. And now, on to wine! In this episode, we take a look at a sweet fortified wine called Muscat Beaumes-de-Venise. This wine comes from France and in spite of being a sweet wine, is actually quite fresh and lovel…
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Send us a text In this episode, we take a walk through Punta de Mita Mexico and talk about the Mexican wines I've been trying on my trip, what wines are being produced in Mexico and how to pair Mexican wine with Mexican food. There is a lot more diversity in Mexico when it comes to local wines than most people might think or expect. There is still …
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Send us a text I turned on my recording device early in this episode to talk about a little bugaboo that made a surprise appearance in my wine glass the other day. Any guesses what it was? If you guessed cork taint, you guessed right! The twist here is that the cork taint had me confused for a bit because it showed up a little differently than what…
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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Flavio Innocenzi, Director of the Consortia Tutela Vini Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, to learn more about the Delle Venezie DOC and the nature of Pinot Grigio from this important and large part of the wine world. To learn more about the Consortium and their work, or the structure and requirements of the Pin…
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22. It’s Time You Discovered Franciacorta!
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11:08Send us a text We’re trying something new here at The Wineitupanotch Podcast, with a quick tip episode, focussed on Franciacorta. If you love Champagne, then Franciacorta is a sparkling wine that should be on your radar! Hailing from the Lombardy region of north-central Italy, Franciacorta is often referred to as Champagne’s Italian competition. Li…
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Send us a text In this episode, we take a look at the fascinating world of Sherry. Sherry is a historically significant and intriguing category of fortified wines that every wine lover should know about! Produced in Jerez, Spain, Sherry comes in many styles and expressions and we take a look at all of them in this episode. Tune in and learn about w…
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20. Taking a Look At The Vast World of Fortified Wines
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14:51Send us a text In this episode, we take a tour through the major fortified wines of the world. We also look at what a fortified wine is, how fortified wines are produced, common grapes used in the production of fortified wines and where in the world you’ll commonly find examples of fortified wines. This episode is a quick primer that will teach you…
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19. The Fun and Utility of Wine Trade Tasting Events
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16:32Send us a text I've been attending a lot of wine tasting and wine education events for trade professionals - generally referred to as "trade tasting events" recently. These events can be a great way to learn more about wine regions and to network with other professionals in the wine industry and build your brand and reach. Listen in to hear why I t…
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18. Do You Want To Host Your Own Wine Tasting? Here's How To Do It!
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16:37Send us a text Here's a heads up for you - you don't have to be a highly specialized wine professional to host a wine tasting for your friends and family that they will love and remember for a long time to come! In this episode, we talk about some tips and tricks for hosting your very own wine tasting party or event. Hosting a wine tasting is a gre…
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17. The Basics of Wine Tasting, Part 2: Using Visual Elements While Wine Tasting
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12:55Send us a text In this episode, which is Part 2 of a series on the basics of wine tasting, we look at the basics of wine tasting, with a focus on the appearance of a wine and what it tells you. starting with the flavours that you can expect to find in a given glass of wine. Specifically, we consider what the colour and clarity of a wine can tell yo…
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Send us a text In this episode, we look at the basics of wine tasting, starting with the flavours that you can expect to find in a given glass of wine. We consider the differences between aromas and flavours in white wine vs. red wine, and how the colour of a wine is a very effective tool to use in determining what aromas and flavours you might be …
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15. A Moment of Truth…..And Getting Into Torrontes!
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15:42Send us a text This episode kicks off with the sharing of a moment of truth…or put differently, a moment of vulnerability. Things aren’t always peachy-keen in life, are they? It’s ultimately all about how we handle the curve balls that come our way and what we do with the moments (both good and less than stellar) that life provides us. Perhaps this…
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14. Working Up A Sweat….And Discussing the Fine Art of BYOB!
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17:53Send us a text I’m pretty proud of me, myself and I as I’m recording this episode. I broke a serious sweat to kick off the day and it feels good! So in this episode, I can’t help but share a little bit about my approach to exercise and what I find necessary and helpful when it comes to bringing fitness into my life - hopefully, this gets you moving…
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13. Why Is This So Hard??….And Diving Into All Things Port!
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23:29Send us a text I’ve been at it for YEARS and I still can’t seem to get this one thing right as a Mom (amongst a whole host of other things, no doubt!). It doesn’t seem to matter how well organized I try to be, some things just don’t seem meant to be once you’re a parent. Can you relate? In this episode, I hope to shed light on how to manage through…
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12. Dealing With Life’s Messes….And Thinking About An Intriguing Italian Wine!
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13:36Send us a text I’m so sick of the mess in my office and I just can’t seem to get away from it, no matter how hard I try! I’m not an organizational expert by any stretch but in this episode, I share how I’m dealing with the catastrophe that is my office these days! :) I also share information about a great little Italian wine that you’ve probably ne…
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11. Buried Under….and Thinking About Ice Wine!
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11:49Send us a text It’s been a rough and cold and wet 24 hours in my life and I’m exhausted! There is nothing quite as tiring as a snowstorm in Toronto that leaves you buried under 40+ cms of snow! But here’s the good news. All this snow and ice has got me thinking about Ice Wine! Definitely a national treasure, Ice Wine is something that we know a thi…
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10. A Dry Month….With Some Bonarda Thrown In For Fun!
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9:17Send us a text I’ve been trying to be “dry” this month, ostensibly to make up for past indulgences! But I still need to pick out a “Wine of the Week” to review on my blog (lucky me!) and this time, I’ve picked a Bonarda from Argentina! I’m a really big fan of this undercover superstar grape. Though it does not have the fame of Malbec, it is undenia…
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9. Memories Of Good Times….and Some Things To Know About Chianti!
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9:58Send us a text I’m reminiscing in this episode….a past trip to Tuscany has got me daydreaming! It’s a wonderful place for a family trip and I’ll tell you why I think so. I’ll also tell you about one of Tuscany’s most famous wine regions….none other than the famous Chianti! Chianti is a really large place that produces some of the world’s best known…
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8. Let’s Talk Bordeaux….and Why You Should Have Some In Your Life!
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11:48Send us a text Have you always wanted to know more about Bordeaux wines and maybe even drink more from this region but thought it was beyond your reach? I think Bordeaux gets a bad rap sometimes. People often think it’s too fancy, too complicated….and perhaps most often, too expensive. But Bordeaux doesn’t have to be any of these things…especially …
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7. Spoils and Foils….in wine and in life!
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11:55Send us a text Things continue to go against my plans - but I’m rolling with it. And this has got me thinking about how wine spoils unexpectedly too. Tune in to learn about a very common wine fault and how you can detect it so that you’re more likely to avoid drinking bad wine….because let’s be honest, who wants that? Happy listening. Cheers! —----…
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6. Dealing with Life Challenges….and The Importance Of Not Using Wine To Cope.
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8:55Send us a text I’m in the midst of new life challenges and a seemingly dreary few weeks (and hopefully not months!) ahead and things are looking grim. Listen in to hear what is going on and also hear my perspective, as a wine lover and wine influencer, as to how important it is to not use wine or any other substance to cope with the challenges that…
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5. Aaaah, Beautiful Colombia….and the Wine Scene There
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11:05Send us a text I’m back from my trip and excited to tell you all about the beautiful places we visited….in Colombia! There is no doubt that Colombia is a stunning and mesmerizing country that should be on every avid traveller’s “must see” list. And of course, I checked out the wine scene there and I’m here to tell you all about it. It’s still in it…
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4. Gearing Up For A Good Year….and Digging Into Champagne!
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13:03Send us a text It’s a new year and it’s time to set new intentions and goals! In this episode, we discuss how I like to approach the new year and I also tell you a bit about how one of the episodes of this podcast almost didn’t happen! We also take a look at what makes Champagne what it is….and what it isn’t. Cheers! —------------------------ Let’s…
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3. Preparing For A Trip….And How This Relates to Harvest Season!
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7:24Send us a text I’m busy preparing to go on a family trip and it’s driving me crazy! In this episode, we look at the realities of trying to get away for a family vacation, only to find yourself buried in busy work and chaos! It’s a familiar scene - nothing is packed, there’s a ton to do and the whole house is a mess! Using this typical life scene as…
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Send us a text Are you someone who enjoys meditation? Or do you want to get started with a new meditation practice? In this episode, we take a look at the benefits of meditation and just how easy it is to get started. We also explore how the fundamental principles behind the practice of meditation can be applied to enhance and elevate the art of en…
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1. An Introduction to the Wineitupanotch Podcast
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5:56Send us a text Get to know a little bit about the motivation behind this podcast...and what stood in the way of its birth for far too long! Let’s stay in touch - we always love to hear from you! Follow the wine related antics and fun on the following social channels: Blog: www.wineitupanotch.com The Wineitupanotch Podcast on Instagram Wineitupanotc…
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