Do you want to become more knowledgeable about your favorite drinks? Are you pursuing a beverage industry certification? This podcast is for anyone seeking fundamental knowledge about grape varieties, regions, producers, food and beverage pairing, proper service, and history. And it’s more than just wine - we’ll cover beer and spirits as well.
#6: Chenin Blanc. A beautiful and versatile white wine from the Loire that kills in South Africa
Chenin Blanc is a highly versatile white grape variety that can produce dry, off-dry, sweet, and sparkling wines. It is a star in the Loire and in South Africa.
#5: Gamay. The Heart of Beaujolais. An Approachable Food Friendly Red Wine
Gamay is a fun, playful, and delicious grape variety that is a fantastic food wine, especially when grilling or assembling a smorgasbord of diverse flavors.
#4: Chardonnay. The Most Popular White Grape Variety on Earth
Chardonnay is the world’s most popular international white grape variety. Chardonnay is also a chameleon because it expresses itself differently depending on climate, terrain, and skilled manipulation during vinification.
#3: Cabernet Sauvignon. A bold red grape variety that defines Bordeaux’s Medoc and Napa Valley
If grape varieties had passports, then Cabernet Sauvignon would need extension pages. Originally from Bordeaux, this grape traveled the globe, from France to the US, Australia, South Africa, Italy, and Chile. Cabernet is famous as the base for some of the richest, most complex wines in the world. Its elevated acidity, tannins, and alcohol offer excellent aging potential.
#2: Albariño. A Delicious White Grape Variety from Spain and Portugal, and One of the Most Delicious Wines Ever
Albariño is a delicious, fresh white wine to pair with seafood, herb pesto, and salty semi-soft cheeses. An indigenous grape variety from Galicia in Spain and Vinho Verde in Portugal, Albariño is a great summer wine and a favorite of sommeliers and foodies. It is usually consumed young and fresh, but it can be aged a short time given exceptional vineyards and great vintages.
#1: Introducing the EDF Beverage Study Podcast
Are you wine curious? Do you want to become more knowledgeable about your favorite beverages? Are you pursuing a professional beverage industry certification? This podcast is for anyone interested in gaining fundamental knowledge about grape varieties, regions, producers, food and beverage pairing, proper service, and history. And it’s more than just wine - we’ll cover beer and spirits as well.