Wine culture starts long before the glass is poured — it's rooted in family, food, and the stories we carry with us. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" Podcast, Peggy Fiandaca is joined by Julia Coney — writer, educator, speaker, consultant, and luxury travel advisor, and founder of Black Wine Professionals and co-founder of A Privé Journeys, a bespoke travel company specializing in curated wine and culinary experiences around the world.

Julia and Peggy dig into what "wine culture" really means, why tasting rooms can feel intimidating, why local American wine deserves more space on restaurant lists, and how pairing wine with your favorite snack (Reese's peanut butter cups included) can change everything.

Julia shares the story of bringing a 30-person travel group to LDV Winery, and the episode closes with each guest's ultimate wine, meal, and movie pick — plus a very unconventional New Year's morning tradition involving bubbly and licorice.

🌐 Learn more about Julia Coney: https://juliaconey.com 🍷 Learn more about LDV Winery: https://ldvwinery.com 🍝 Get Peggy's Family Sunday Sauce recipe from this episode: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/peggy-fiandaca-family-sunday-sauce 🎧 Follow Wine Time with Peggy: https://wine-time-peggy.podbean.com/ 📖 Explore Big Blend's "Wine & Bites" Digital Podcast & Recipe Magazine: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/fmlb/

Celebrate National Peach Month with this delicious episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy!" Podcast. Peggy Fiandaca, co-owner of LDV Winery in Arizona, explores why peaches and wine are one of summer's most enjoyable pairings.

Peggy shares vineyard updates as harvest season approaches, discusses how changing weather impacts vineyards around the world, and explains how "stone fruit" aromas and flavors naturally develop in wines like Viognier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Syrah, and Malbec. Learn how these fruit-forward characteristics influence wine tasting and how to pair wines with fresh peaches and seasonal dishes.

Plus, Peggy shares her flavorful Peach Chutney Salsa recipe, along with creative serving ideas for grilled chicken, pork, seafood, appetizers, and summertime entertaining.

🍑 Get Peggy's Peach Chutney Salsa recipe: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/peggys-peach-chutney-salsa-recipe

🍷 Learn more about LDV Winery: https://ldvwinery.com

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From the icy waters of Alaska to the vineyards of southeastern Arizona, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" celebrates the art of pairing exceptional seafood with outstanding wines.

Peggy Fiandaca, co-owner of LDV Winery, welcomes special guest Sena Wheeler, co-owner of Sena Sea, a fifth-generation family-owned wild Alaska seafood company.

Together they explore how premium ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and the concepts of terroir and merroir influence flavor and create unforgettable dining experiences. They also discuss sustainable fishing and winemaking, family-owned businesses, women in the food and wine industries, and why properly frozen seafood can actually be fresher than "fresh" fish for many consumers.

Peggy shares expert wine pairing advice for wild Alaska salmon, halibut, and sablefish (black cod), along with cooking techniques that allow both the seafood and the wine to shine. Whether you're grilling, baking, or pan-searing seafood, you'll come away with practical tips to elevate your next meal.

🍷 Peggy's Seafood & Wine Pairing Tips + Recipes: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/how-to-pair-wine-with-seafood

🐟 Learn more about Sena Sea: https://www.senasea.com/

🍇 Learn more about LDV Winery: https://ldvwinery.com

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