Ep 113

When you think about summer wine, is it all about Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc? Think again! In this week’s episode, we are going beyond those two standbys and digging into some more unique and refreshing options.

Today, I’m sharing 13 unique wines that are perfect for those warm summer nights and they might just become your new favorites!

We’ll explore zesty white wines like Picpoul de Pinet, Roussanne, Godello and Txakolina, along with crisp Italian Gavi and even the lesser-known Viura grape (a key player in Spanish Rioja Blanco). If you thought Sauvignon Blanc was your only option for warm weather sipping, think again!

And for all the red wine lovers out there, I’ve got you covered with chillable, grill-worthy reds. Think Blaufränkisch (your new BBQ bestie), elegant Etna Rosso from Sicilian volcanic soils, and bright, floral Cinsault, a grape that always brings the party. Plus, a special shoutout to Cabernet Franc and Chile’s rustic Pais for those looking to branch out even more.

So, if you’re tired of grabbing the same bottle every time it gets hot out, this episode will give you a whole new summer wine shopping list.

Ready to join my summer wine challenge?! You can learn more here!

Resources

White wines: Picpoul, Roussanne, Godello, Pouilly-Fumé, Txakolina, Viura, Gavi

Red wines: Blaufränkisch, Etna Rosso, Cinsault, Cabernet Franc, País

Other: Pet Nat Rosé, Bugey-Cerdon

Episode Highlights:

• 2025 Summer Wine Challenge: how it works & what you can win

• White wines that deserve your attention: Picpoul, Roussanne, Godello, Txakolina, Viura, Gavi

• Chillable reds you’ve probably never tried: Blaufränkisch, Etna Rosso, Cinsault, Cabernet Franc, País

• Sparkling wines for summer: Pet Nat Rosé & Bugey-Cerdon

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There is a lot more in your wine glass than you’ve been led to believe, and most of it never makes it onto the label!

From sulfites and oak chips to egg whites, fish bladders and even additives that require hazmat suits to handle, in the episode, I’m sharing what’s actually in your wine glass and why it matters.

We’ll dig into the difference between common additives that help stabilize and shape wine and the corrective additives used to “fix” flaws or standardize mass-market bottles of wine. We’re talking about everything from yeast cocktails to Mega Purple and powdered tannins, plus the surprising ingredients that make some wines non-vegan

I’ll share why your favorite red blend tastes the same year after year, and what’s really behind those wine headaches (spoiler: it’s probably not sulfites).

So, if you’re curious about what’s really in your wine glass and want to easily understand the world of wine additives, then this episode is for you!

Thank you to VoChill for sponsoring this episode. Go to Vochill.com and use code CORKANDFIZZ for 15% off your order!

Episode Highlights:

• Understanding wine additives

• Common additives in winemaking

• The role of sulfites in wine

• The importance of yeast in winemaking

• Fining and clarifying agents in winemaking

• Corrective additives in winemaking

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Have you Joined the Cork Crew?!

The Cork Crew Tasting Club is a community of people that enjoy drinking and learning about wine. It's like a book club...but with wine! Each month I’ll select two styles of wine for us to focus on. We’ll then have a virtual tasting party to explore those wines along with a community event to learn from professionals in the wine community.

Click the link below to get a FREE pass to attend a Cork Crew event of your choosing!

https://www.corkandfizz.com/freeclasspass

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Ep 111

Why are wine tariffs making your favorite bottles of wine more expensive? Do these wine tariffs hurt American businesses and consumers more than our foreign counterparts?

Do the words “wine tariffs” make your eyes glaze over or do you low-key panic because you’re not even sure what a wine tariff is?

In today’s episode, I have Erik Segelbaum back on the podcast and we are discussing all things wine tariffs! Erik is laying out, in an easy-to-understand way, what wine tariffs are, where they came from and most importantly, why they might hit your wallet way harder than you think.

Erik shares why these tariffs, especially with the US’s unique three-tier alcohol distribution system, end up hurting American small businesses and wine lovers more than they do those of our foreign counterparts.

So, if you are curious about how wine tariffs really affect your wallet, your choices at the store, and the entire American wine industry, then this episode is for you!

Thank you to VoChill for sponsoring this episode. Go to Vochill.com and use code CORKANDFIZZ for 15% off your order!

Don’t miss part 1 of my interview with Erik where we talk about the generational wine differences in wine consumption and drinking habits of millennials, Gen Z and boomers.

Connect with Erik

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erik4wine

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodsomm/

Website: https://www.thesomlyay.com

Website: https://goodsomm.com/

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Discover Beaujolais in 5 Minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkfGzptxBk8&ab_channel=DiscoverBeaujolais

Episode Highlights:

• What wine tariffs are and their origins
• Retaliatory vs blanket wine tariffs
• The three-tier alcohol distribution system
• Economic effects on tariffs
• Domestic economic damage from tariffs
• Why foreign produ

What did you think of the episode? Text me!

Don't Forget to Download my Free Wine Tasting Guide! - https://www.corkandfizz.com/free-wine-tasting-guide

Have you Joined the Cork Crew?!

The Cork Crew Tasting Club is a community of people that enjoy drinking and learning about wine. It's like a book club...but with wine! Each month I’ll select two styles of wine for us to focus on. We’ll then have a virtual tasting party to explore those wines along with a community event to learn from professionals in the wine community.

Click the link below to get a FREE pass to attend a Cork Crew event of your choosing!

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