Posts filed under: Episodes

Episode 113: White Noble Grapes

We did our encore edition of red noble grapes and now it’s time to talk about the white noble varietals. These three grape varietals are agreed upon as being able...

Episode 112: Making Super Approachable Natural-ish Wine with Two Shepherds

The biddies chat with William Allen and Karen Daenen of Two Shepherds. Located in Sonoma County, Two Shepherds focuses on artisanship and quality without excessive manipulation. This mostly means they...

Episode 111: Wine Competitions & The Judgement of Paris

The biddies make an encore visit to the Judgement of Paris, which started off as something of a publicity stunt, but turned into a pivotal moment in winemaking history. Tune...

Episode 110: Red Noble Grapes

The biddies dive into the red noble grape varietals. Whether you’ve heard there are three, four or twenty red noble grapes, the biddies discuss the three that are most agreed...

Episode 109: Introduction to Wine Styles

What makes a wine white or red? What’s the difference between rose and orange wine? What even is an orange wine? The biddies revisit the basics by breaking down these...

Episode 108: Introduction to Sparkling Wine

Is there a difference between champagne and sparkling wine? Prosecco vs. Cava? The biddies revisit a favorite topic – bubbles! They revamp episode #2 to include more kinds of bubbles....

Episode 107: Wine Rules 101

Stressed about wine pairings and order of drinking and selecting the best wine at the restaurant? Don’t sweat it! Wine is meant to be enjoyed and in this episode, the...

Episode 106: Count Agoston Haraszthy Was Eaten By a Crocodile

The biddies dive into the story of Count Agoston Harasthy who has appeared in several episodes and is sometimes referred to as “the father of California wine”. He also founded...

Episode 105: Sake!

The biddies head to Japan to discuss sake! A wine made from rice with many styles, the biddies do their best to not completely butcher Japanese (and fail, of course)....

Episode 104: Drinksgiving

The biddies explore American binge drinking around the Thanksgiving and some strategies to not be the drunken Uncle at your family table. PSA, don’t drink and drive. And be nice...