The Daily Decant Wed, 27 May 2026 12:55:56 -0400 https://thedailydecant.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Daily Decant yes 185770e6-2330-506d-9080-98ad0ca2d6bf Lauren Brychell episodic false The Daily Decant delivers practical wine knowledge in five minutes a day to help you choose, order, and talk about wine with more confidence in everyday social settings. Each episode offers concise insights on regions, varietals, and standout bottles you can use the next time you're at dinner, hosting friends, or picking out a bottle.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Lauren Brychell https://storage.buzzsprout.com/p3obc4qs8naqu8f3hjhl1p3zgeas?.jpg The Daily Decant Lauren Brychell California — Four Regions, One Grape, Endless Variety California — Four Regions, One Grape, Endless Variety California produces more different styles of Pinot Noir than anywhere else in the New World — and understanding why requires understanding the geography. Today's episode walks through the four major California Pinot Noir regions: Russian River Valley's silky, strawberry-scented style; the wild, windswept Sonoma Coast; Santa Barbara's two very different valleys; and the cool, foggy Santa Cruz Mountains. Four regions, four personalities, one grape.

]]> California produces more different styles of Pinot Noir than anywhere else in the New World — and understanding why requires understanding the geography. Today's episode walks through the four major California Pinot Noir regions: Russian River Valley's silky, strawberry-scented style; the wild, windswept Sonoma Coast; Santa Barbara's two very different valleys; and the cool, foggy Santa Cruz Mountains. Four regions, four personalities, one grape.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19249359 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 -0600 291 88 full false Oregon: The Most Burgundian Place Outside of France Oregon: The Most Burgundian Place Outside of France Oregon's Willamette Valley has been making a serious case for world-class Pinot Noir for over fifty years, and in the last decade that case has become undeniable. Today's episode covers the geography of the Willamette Valley, why the Van Duzer Corridor and the Eola-Amity Hills produce some of the most precise and mineral Pinot Noir outside Burgundy, the key sub-appellations to know, and the producers whose names on a label are a reliable signal of extraordinary quality.

]]> Oregon's Willamette Valley has been making a serious case for world-class Pinot Noir for over fifty years, and in the last decade that case has become undeniable. Today's episode covers the geography of the Willamette Valley, why the Van Duzer Corridor and the Eola-Amity Hills produce some of the most precise and mineral Pinot Noir outside Burgundy, the key sub-appellations to know, and the producers whose names on a label are a reliable signal of extraordinary quality.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19238817 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 282 87 full false Why New World Pinot Noir Is Having Its Moment Why New World Pinot Noir Is Having Its Moment Burgundy is the home of Pinot Noir, and nothing will ever change that. But the most exciting Pinot Noir being made today isn't only coming from France — it's coming from Oregon, California, New Zealand, and increasingly from South America. This week on The Daily Decant we explore the New World expressions of the world's most seductive red grape: what makes each region distinct, why the best bottles can genuinely rival Burgundy, and how to navigate this category with confidence.

]]> Burgundy is the home of Pinot Noir, and nothing will ever change that. But the most exciting Pinot Noir being made today isn't only coming from France — it's coming from Oregon, California, New Zealand, and increasingly from South America. This week on The Daily Decant we explore the New World expressions of the world's most seductive red grape: what makes each region distinct, why the best bottles can genuinely rival Burgundy, and how to navigate this category with confidence.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19238743 Mon, 25 May 2026 16:00:00 -0600 281 86 full false Week 12 Wrap-Up — Stop Saving Bubbles for Special Occasions Week 12 Wrap-Up — Stop Saving Bubbles for Special Occasions Six episodes, five categories of sparkling wine, and one overarching lesson: bubbles are for every day, not just New Year's Eve. Sunday's wrap-up pulls the week together — the big takeaways from Champagne to Pét-Nat, a personal top five bottles across the whole category, your three-sentence sparkling wine cheat sheet, and the one shift in mindset that will make every dinner table more celebratory going forward.

 

]]> Six episodes, five categories of sparkling wine, and one overarching lesson: bubbles are for every day, not just New Year's Eve. Sunday's wrap-up pulls the week together — the big takeaways from Champagne to Pét-Nat, a personal top five bottles across the whole category, your three-sentence sparkling wine cheat sheet, and the one shift in mindset that will make every dinner table more celebratory going forward.

 

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19223555 Sun, 24 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 265 85 full false How to Buy Sparkling Wine Without Getting Ripped Off How to Buy Sparkling Wine Without Getting Ripped Off Sparkling wine has more ways to confuse a buyer than almost any other category — the sweetness scale alone trips most people up. Saturday's practical episode covers everything you need to make a confident purchase: how to decode the sweetness levels on a label (Brut, Extra Brut, Zero Dosage, Demi-sec), when to buy non-vintage and when to invest in a vintage bottle, which price tiers represent genuine value across every category we've covered this week, and exactly what to say to a sommelier or wine shop staffer to get exactly what you want.

]]> Sparkling wine has more ways to confuse a buyer than almost any other category — the sweetness scale alone trips most people up. Saturday's practical episode covers everything you need to make a confident purchase: how to decode the sweetness levels on a label (Brut, Extra Brut, Zero Dosage, Demi-sec), when to buy non-vintage and when to invest in a vintage bottle, which price tiers represent genuine value across every category we've covered this week, and exactly what to say to a sommelier or wine shop staffer to get exactly what you want.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19223629 Sat, 23 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 305 84 full false Crémant & Pét-Nat — The Ones Nobody's Talking About (But Should Be) Crémant & Pét-Nat — The Ones Nobody's Talking About (But Should Be) Champagne gets all the headlines, Prosecco gets all the parties — but Crémant and Pét-Nat are two of the most exciting and undervalued categories in all of sparkling wine. Today's episode covers Crémant: the traditional method sparkling wines made in France outside the Champagne region, why they offer extraordinary value and quality, and which appellations to prioritize. Then Pét-Nat: what it is, how it's made, why it's become the house wine of the natural wine movement, and where to start if you've never tried one.

]]> Champagne gets all the headlines, Prosecco gets all the parties — but Crémant and Pét-Nat are two of the most exciting and undervalued categories in all of sparkling wine. Today's episode covers Crémant: the traditional method sparkling wines made in France outside the Champagne region, why they offer extraordinary value and quality, and which appellations to prioritize. Then Pét-Nat: what it is, how it's made, why it's become the house wine of the natural wine movement, and where to start if you've never tried one.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19223393 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 -0600 287 83 full false Cava & Prosecco — Same Bubbles, Completely Different Worlds Cava & Prosecco — Same Bubbles, Completely Different Worlds Champagne gets all the prestige, but Cava and Prosecco together account for more bottles of sparkling wine consumed globally than almost anything else — and understanding the difference between them makes you a dramatically more informed buyer. Today's episode covers Cava: Spain's traditional method sparkler made from native grapes in Catalonia, its extraordinary value at the top level, and the producers worth knowing. Then Prosecco: what it is, how it's made differently, why the best examples are genuinely delicious, and how to avoid the terrible ones.

]]> Champagne gets all the prestige, but Cava and Prosecco together account for more bottles of sparkling wine consumed globally than almost anything else — and understanding the difference between them makes you a dramatically more informed buyer. Today's episode covers Cava: Spain's traditional method sparkler made from native grapes in Catalonia, its extraordinary value at the top level, and the producers worth knowing. Then Prosecco: what it is, how it's made differently, why the best examples are genuinely delicious, and how to avoid the terrible ones.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19210479 Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 289 82 full false Champagne Part 2 — Styles, Vintages & the Prestige Cuvées Champagne Part 2 — Styles, Vintages & the Prestige Cuvées Yesterday was the map, today is the menu. Wednesday's episode covers all the major Champagne styles you'll encounter on a wine list: Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, and Rosé Champagne, then the crucial difference between non-vintage and vintage bottles, and finally the prestige cuvées — Dom Pérignon, Cristal, La Grande Dame, what they actually are, why they cost what they cost, and whether they're worth it.

]]> Yesterday was the map, today is the menu. Wednesday's episode covers all the major Champagne styles you'll encounter on a wine list: Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, and Rosé Champagne, then the crucial difference between non-vintage and vintage bottles, and finally the prestige cuvées — Dom Pérignon, Cristal, La Grande Dame, what they actually are, why they cost what they cost, and whether they're worth it.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19210270 Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 -0600 274 81 full false Champagne Part 1 — The Region, the Grapes & the Houses Champagne Part 1 — The Region, the Grapes & the Houses Champagne is the most famous wine in the world,  and one of the least understood. Today's episode covers the essentials: where Champagne comes from, the three grape varieties that make it, the key sub-regions that produce distinct styles, and the single most important distinction in the category, the difference between the great Champagne houses you've heard of and the small grower producers you probably haven't but absolutely should.

]]> Champagne is the most famous wine in the world,  and one of the least understood. Today's episode covers the essentials: where Champagne comes from, the three grape varieties that make it, the key sub-regions that produce distinct styles, and the single most important distinction in the category, the difference between the great Champagne houses you've heard of and the small grower producers you probably haven't but absolutely should.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19204843 Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 -0600 288 80 full false Why Sparkling Wine Deserves More Than New Year's Eve Why Sparkling Wine Deserves More Than New Year's Eve After two weeks in the serious, age-worthy red wine country of Burgundy and Piedmont, we're doing something completely different this week, sparkling wine. All of it. Monday's episode makes the case for drinking bubbles year-round rather than saving them for special occasions, explains the three main methods for making sparkling wine, and gives you the essential vocabulary you'll need to follow everything we cover this week.

]]> After two weeks in the serious, age-worthy red wine country of Burgundy and Piedmont, we're doing something completely different this week, sparkling wine. All of it. Monday's episode makes the case for drinking bubbles year-round rather than saving them for special occasions, explains the three main methods for making sparkling wine, and gives you the essential vocabulary you'll need to follow everything we cover this week.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19198935 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 -0600 293 79 full false Week 11 Wrap Up: Piedmont Week 11 Wrap Up: Piedmont Six episodes, one extraordinary Italian region, and a week that covered everything from Nebbiolo's famous tannins to the underrated pleasures of Moscato d'Asti. Sunday's wrap-up pulls the week together: the big lessons, the key takeaways, a personal top five bottles, and your three-sentence Piedmont cheat sheet. Plus a preview of next week: Sparkling Wine Week, covering Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, Crémant, and Pét-Nat.

]]> Six episodes, one extraordinary Italian region, and a week that covered everything from Nebbiolo's famous tannins to the underrated pleasures of Moscato d'Asti. Sunday's wrap-up pulls the week together: the big lessons, the key takeaways, a personal top five bottles, and your three-sentence Piedmont cheat sheet. Plus a preview of next week: Sparkling Wine Week, covering Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, Crémant, and Pét-Nat.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19154805 Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 302 78 full false How to Buy Piedmont Without Getting Burned How to Buy Piedmont Without Getting Burned Great Piedmont wine can be one of the most rewarding purchases in all of Italian wine, or an expensive disappointment if you don't know what to look for. Saturday's practical episode covers the vintages worth seeking right now, the difference between the region's estate producers and larger merchant houses, the price tiers that represent genuine value at every budget, and exactly what to say to a sommelier or wine shop staffer to get a great Piedmont recommendation without overpaying.

]]> Great Piedmont wine can be one of the most rewarding purchases in all of Italian wine, or an expensive disappointment if you don't know what to look for. Saturday's practical episode covers the vintages worth seeking right now, the difference between the region's estate producers and larger merchant houses, the price tiers that represent genuine value at every budget, and exactly what to say to a sommelier or wine shop staffer to get a great Piedmont recommendation without overpaying.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19154800 Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 315 77 full false The Supporting Cast — Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato & Gavi The Supporting Cast — Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato & Gavi Barolo and Barbaresco get all the attention, but Piedmont has a rich cast of everyday wines that locals drink constantly, and that represent some of the best values in Italian wine. Today's episode covers Barbera, the region's most planted red grape; Dolcetto, soft and immediately approachable; Moscato d'Asti, one of the world's most underrated pleasures; and Gavi, the crisp white made from Cortese. These are the bottles that fill Piedmontese dinner tables every night.

]]> Barolo and Barbaresco get all the attention, but Piedmont has a rich cast of everyday wines that locals drink constantly, and that represent some of the best values in Italian wine. Today's episode covers Barbera, the region's most planted red grape; Dolcetto, soft and immediately approachable; Moscato d'Asti, one of the world's most underrated pleasures; and Gavi, the crisp white made from Cortese. These are the bottles that fill Piedmontese dinner tables every night.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19154791 Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 337 76 full false Barbaresco - Nebbiolo's More Elegant Sibling Barbaresco - Nebbiolo's More Elegant Sibling Barolo gets all the headlines, but Barbaresco, Nebbiolo's other great expression in Piedmont, is arguably the more approachable, and in the right hands just as profound. Today's episode covers the three communes of the Barbaresco zone, the key single vineyards, the producers who define the region, including the legendary Angelo Gaja, and why this wine is chronically underrated relative to its quality and what you'd pay for an equivalent bottle from anywhere else.

]]> Barolo gets all the headlines, but Barbaresco, Nebbiolo's other great expression in Piedmont, is arguably the more approachable, and in the right hands just as profound. Today's episode covers the three communes of the Barbaresco zone, the key single vineyards, the producers who define the region, including the legendary Angelo Gaja, and why this wine is chronically underrated relative to its quality and what you'd pay for an equivalent bottle from anywhere else.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19154778 Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 308 75 full false Barolo Deep-Dive Part 2 Barolo Deep-Dive Part 2 If yesterday was the map, today is the treasure. Today we go through Barolo's most celebrated single vineyards: Cannubi, Brunate, Cerequio, Rocche, and more, and explain what makes each one distinctive. We also cover the producers whose names on a label are a reliable signal of quality, and break down exactly how to read a Barolo label so you know precisely what you're buying before you order it.

]]> If yesterday was the map, today is the treasure. Today we go through Barolo's most celebrated single vineyards: Cannubi, Brunate, Cerequio, Rocche, and more, and explain what makes each one distinctive. We also cover the producers whose names on a label are a reliable signal of quality, and break down exactly how to read a Barolo label so you know precisely what you're buying before you order it.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19154766 Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 292 74 full false Barolo Deep-Dive Part 1 Barolo Deep-Dive Part 1 Barolo is called the King of Italian Wines, and today's episode explains why that title is earned. We cover the five communes that make up the Barolo zone and what makes each one distinct, then dive into one of the most fascinating debates in the wine world: the traditional versus modern style war that divided Barolo producers for decades and still shapes every bottle you'll encounter today.

]]> Barolo is called the King of Italian Wines, and today's episode explains why that title is earned. We cover the five communes that make up the Barolo zone and what makes each one distinct, then dive into one of the most fascinating debates in the wine world: the traditional versus modern style war that divided Barolo producers for decades and still shapes every bottle you'll encounter today.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19154744 Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 317 73 full false All About Piedmont All About Piedmont Last week we spent five days in Burgundy. This week we head to Italy, specifically to Piedmont, the northwestern region that many consider Italy's answer to Burgundy. One great region, dominated by one great grape, producing wines of extraordinary depth and complexity. Today's episode is your essential orientation: where Piedmont is, why it matters, what Nebbiolo is, and the geographic framework you need to understand everything we'll cover this week.

]]> Last week we spent five days in Burgundy. This week we head to Italy, specifically to Piedmont, the northwestern region that many consider Italy's answer to Burgundy. One great region, dominated by one great grape, producing wines of extraordinary depth and complexity. Today's episode is your essential orientation: where Piedmont is, why it matters, what Nebbiolo is, and the geographic framework you need to understand everything we'll cover this week.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19154724 Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 315 72 full false Week 10 Wrap Up: Why Burgundy Changes How You Think About Wine Week 10 Wrap Up: Why Burgundy Changes How You Think About Wine Six episodes, one river valley, and a region that has shaped the way the entire world thinks about wine. Sunday's wrap-up episode pulls the week together: the key lessons from Chablis to Beaujolais, why the concept of terroir was essentially invented here, a personal top five bottles from across the week, and a three-sentence Burgundy cheat sheet you can actually use.

]]> Six episodes, one river valley, and a region that has shaped the way the entire world thinks about wine. Sunday's wrap-up episode pulls the week together: the key lessons from Chablis to Beaujolais, why the concept of terroir was essentially invented here, a personal top five bottles from across the week, and a three-sentence Burgundy cheat sheet you can actually use.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19117306 Sun, 10 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 225 71 full false How to Buy Burgundy Without Getting Burned How to Buy Burgundy Without Getting Burned Burgundy can be one of the most rewarding bottles you ever buy... or an expensive disappointment. The difference almost always comes down to knowing who made it and when. Saturday's practical episode covers the essential distinction between négociants and domaines, why vintage variation matters more in Burgundy than almost anywhere else, the specific years worth seeking out right now, and exactly what to say to a sommelier or wine shop staffer to get a great Burgundy recommendation without overpaying.

]]> Burgundy can be one of the most rewarding bottles you ever buy... or an expensive disappointment. The difference almost always comes down to knowing who made it and when. Saturday's practical episode covers the essential distinction between négociants and domaines, why vintage variation matters more in Burgundy than almost anywhere else, the specific years worth seeking out right now, and exactly what to say to a sommelier or wine shop staffer to get a great Burgundy recommendation without overpaying.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19117248 Sat, 09 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 253 70 full false The Hidden Burgundies: Chablis & Beaujolais The Hidden Burgundies: Chablis & Beaujolais Two of Burgundy's most underrated zones sit at opposite ends of the region, and both offer extraordinary wine at prices that make the Côte d'Or look impossible. Today's episode covers Chablis: why its steely, mineral Chardonnay is unlike anything else in the white wine world, and how to tell a real Chablis from an imitation. Then we head south to Beaujolais, where the Gamay grape produces wines that range from the trivial to the genuinely profound, and where the best village wines from Moulin-à-Vent and Morgon are starting to get the respect they've always deserved.

]]> Two of Burgundy's most underrated zones sit at opposite ends of the region, and both offer extraordinary wine at prices that make the Côte d'Or look impossible. Today's episode covers Chablis: why its steely, mineral Chardonnay is unlike anything else in the white wine world, and how to tell a real Chablis from an imitation. Then we head south to Beaujolais, where the Gamay grape produces wines that range from the trivial to the genuinely profound, and where the best village wines from Moulin-à-Vent and Morgon are starting to get the respect they've always deserved.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19117137 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 239 69 full false The Côte de Beaune: Chardonnay's Spiritual Home The Côte de Beaune: Chardonnay's Spiritual Home If the Côte de Nuits is where Pinot Noir reaches its peak, the Côte de Beaune is where Chardonnay achieves something similar, and almost nothing in the wine world compares to a great white Burgundy. Today's episode covers the southern half of the Côte d'Or: the white wine villages of Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet, plus the red wine personality of Pommard and Volnay, and explains what makes Burgundian Chardonnay so fundamentally different from every other Chardonnay in the world.

]]> If the Côte de Nuits is where Pinot Noir reaches its peak, the Côte de Beaune is where Chardonnay achieves something similar, and almost nothing in the wine world compares to a great white Burgundy. Today's episode covers the southern half of the Côte d'Or: the white wine villages of Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet, plus the red wine personality of Pommard and Volnay, and explains what makes Burgundian Chardonnay so fundamentally different from every other Chardonnay in the world.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19116959 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 243 68 full false The Côte de Nuits: Pinot Noir Country The Côte de Nuits: Pinot Noir Country The northern half of the Côte d'Or is where Pinot Noir achieves its highest possible expression. Today's episode walks through the villages of the Côte de Nuits: Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, and Vosne-Romanée, explaining what makes each one distinct, which Grand Cru vineyards to know by name, and how to understand what you're drinking when Burgundy's most legendary red wines are in the glass.

]]> The northern half of the Côte d'Or is where Pinot Noir achieves its highest possible expression. Today's episode walks through the villages of the Côte de Nuits: Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, and Vosne-Romanée, explaining what makes each one distinct, which Grand Cru vineyards to know by name, and how to understand what you're drinking when Burgundy's most legendary red wines are in the glass.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19116868 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 246 67 full false The Hierarchy: Cracking the Code The Hierarchy: Cracking the Code If yesterday was the map, today is the key. Burgundy's four-tier quality classification: Regional, Village, Premier Cru, Grand Cru is the single most important concept for navigating this region with confidence. Today's episode breaks it down in plain language: what each level means, why the price differences are so dramatic, and how to use this knowledge the next time you're standing in front of a wine list or a bottle shop shelf.

]]> If yesterday was the map, today is the key. Burgundy's four-tier quality classification: Regional, Village, Premier Cru, Grand Cru is the single most important concept for navigating this region with confidence. Today's episode breaks it down in plain language: what each level means, why the price differences are so dramatic, and how to use this knowledge the next time you're standing in front of a wine list or a bottle shop shelf.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19116779 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 251 66 full false The Lay of the Land: Burgundy The Lay of the Land: Burgundy Burgundy intimidates people more than any other wine region on earth, and almost always for the wrong reasons. This week on The Daily Decant, we're spending five minutes a day fixing that. Today's episode is your essential orientation: what Burgundy actually is, why it confuses people, the two grapes that rule everything, and the north-to-south geography that gives you the framework to understand everything we'll cover this week.

]]> Burgundy intimidates people more than any other wine region on earth, and almost always for the wrong reasons. This week on The Daily Decant, we're spending five minutes a day fixing that. Today's episode is your essential orientation: what Burgundy actually is, why it confuses people, the two grapes that rule everything, and the north-to-south geography that gives you the framework to understand everything we'll cover this week.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19116682 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 232 65 full false Week 9 Wrap Up: The Rhône: What This Region Teaches Us Week 9 Wrap Up: The Rhône: What This Region Teaches Us Six episodes, one river valley, and more wine knowledge than most people accumulate in years. Sunday's wrap-up pulls the whole week together: the key lessons from North to South, the appellations that surprised us, the whites that most people have never tried, a personal top five bottles from the week, and a practical three-sentence cheat sheet you can actually use at a wine shop or dinner table. Plus a look ahead at what's coming next week.

]]> Six episodes, one river valley, and more wine knowledge than most people accumulate in years. Sunday's wrap-up pulls the whole week together: the key lessons from North to South, the appellations that surprised us, the whites that most people have never tried, a personal top five bottles from the week, and a practical three-sentence cheat sheet you can actually use at a wine shop or dinner table. Plus a look ahead at what's coming next week.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19109208 Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 235 64 full false White Rhône: The Region's Best Kept Secret White Rhône: The Region's Best Kept Secret Most wine drinkers don't know the Rhône makes white wine. Today's episode fixes that. From the floral intensity of Condrieu to the age-worthy richness of white Hermitage to the southern Rhône's underrated white blends, Saturday's episode covers the whites that serious wine drinkers return to again and again, and that most people have never tried. Your reference guide to a side of the Rhône that is genuinely exciting and almost entirely off the radar.

]]> Most wine drinkers don't know the Rhône makes white wine. Today's episode fixes that. From the floral intensity of Condrieu to the age-worthy richness of white Hermitage to the southern Rhône's underrated white blends, Saturday's episode covers the whites that serious wine drinkers return to again and again, and that most people have never tried. Your reference guide to a side of the Rhône that is genuinely exciting and almost entirely off the radar.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19109098 Sat, 02 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 261 63 full false Grenache's Supporting Cast: Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Rasteau Grenache's Supporting Cast: Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Rasteau They sit in Châteauneuf's shadow, and that shadow has kept their prices honest. Today's episode covers three southern Rhône appellations that every wine drinker should know: Gigondas for power, Vacqueyras for value, and Rasteau for the unexpected. If you love what Châteauneuf-du-Pape delivers but you do not always love what it costs, this is the episode you have been waiting for.

]]> They sit in Châteauneuf's shadow, and that shadow has kept their prices honest. Today's episode covers three southern Rhône appellations that every wine drinker should know: Gigondas for power, Vacqueyras for value, and Rasteau for the unexpected. If you love what Châteauneuf-du-Pape delivers but you do not always love what it costs, this is the episode you have been waiting for.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19079699 Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600 236 62 full false Châteauneuf-du-Pape: The Southern Rhône's Crown Châteauneuf-du-Pape: The Southern Rhône's Crown The name everyone knows, the wine fewer people understand. Today's episode goes deep on Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the southern Rhône's most famous appellation, built on ancient riverbeds and blended from up to 18 grape varieties. We cover what makes it unique, what the famous stones actually do, the difference between Grenache-dominant and Mourvèdre-dominant styles, and five producers worth knowing beyond Beaucastel.

]]> The name everyone knows, the wine fewer people understand. Today's episode goes deep on Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the southern Rhône's most famous appellation, built on ancient riverbeds and blended from up to 18 grape varieties. We cover what makes it unique, what the famous stones actually do, the difference between Grenache-dominant and Mourvèdre-dominant styles, and five producers worth knowing beyond Beaucastel.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19079549 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 250 61 full false The Hidden Gems: Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph The Hidden Gems: Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph Yesterday was the famous hill. Today is everything around it, and that is where the value lives. Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph are two of the northern Rhône's most underpriced and underappreciated appellations, producing wines with genuine northern Rhône character at prices that won't make you hesitate. Today, we explain why, which producers to seek out, and how to use these two appellations as your practical entry point into one of France's great wine regions.

]]> Yesterday was the famous hill. Today is everything around it, and that is where the value lives. Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph are two of the northern Rhône's most underpriced and underappreciated appellations, producing wines with genuine northern Rhône character at prices that won't make you hesitate. Today, we explain why, which producers to seek out, and how to use these two appellations as your practical entry point into one of France's great wine regions.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19079373 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 251 60 full false Syrah's Homeland: Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage Syrah's Homeland: Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage The northern Rhône's two crown jewels and the wines that defined what Syrah could be. Today, we go deep on Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, the steep granite hillsides where Syrah produces some of the most age-worthy, complex red wines on earth. What makes these appellations different from each other, which producers to know, and how to find northern Rhône Syrah without paying Grand Cru prices.

]]> The northern Rhône's two crown jewels and the wines that defined what Syrah could be. Today, we go deep on Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, the steep granite hillsides where Syrah produces some of the most age-worthy, complex red wines on earth. What makes these appellations different from each other, which producers to know, and how to find northern Rhône Syrah without paying Grand Cru prices.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19079269 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 267 59 full false North vs. South: One River, Two Worlds North vs. South: One River, Two Worlds The Rhône Valley is one of France's greatest wine regions, and most people can't tell you a single thing about it beyond Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This week, we fix that. 

Today's episode is your orientation: the essential geography, the two completely different wine cultures that share one river, and the one concept you need to carry all week.

]]> The Rhône Valley is one of France's greatest wine regions, and most people can't tell you a single thing about it beyond Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This week, we fix that. 

Today's episode is your orientation: the essential geography, the two completely different wine cultures that share one river, and the one concept you need to carry all week.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19079172 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 232 58 full false Week 8 Wrap Up - Grand Tour Edition Week 8 Wrap Up - Grand Tour Edition Sunday's wrap-up episode zooms all the way out. After six days and 30 wines, what did the Wine Spectator Grand Tour Denver 2026 actually tell us about where the wine world is right now? Today, we cover the dominant trends, the biggest surprises, the vintage to be buying, and a personal top five from the entire evening, plus the one thing every listener should walk away knowing.


▸ 98 pts Valdicava · Brunello di Montalcino Madonna del Piano Riserva 2016 — wine of the day ▸ 97 pts Castellare di Castellina · I Sodi di San Niccolò 2021 — most elegant wine in the room ▸ 96 pts Zena Crown · Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Slope 2018 — the surprise standout ▸ 95 pts Matervini · Malbec Cafayate Valley Alteza 2021 — personal top pick #1 ▸ 95 pts Torbreck · The Factor Barossa Valley 2022 — old-vine Shiraz built for the cellar ▸ 96 pts Tenuta Meraviglia · Bolgheri Vigna Pianali 2020 — the afternoon's surprise producer ▸ 95 pts Château de Beaucastel · Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023 — the lone French standout ▸ 95 pts Viña Don Melchor · Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 — Chile's case for the top tier

]]> Sunday's wrap-up episode zooms all the way out. After six days and 30 wines, what did the Wine Spectator Grand Tour Denver 2026 actually tell us about where the wine world is right now? Today, we cover the dominant trends, the biggest surprises, the vintage to be buying, and a personal top five from the entire evening, plus the one thing every listener should walk away knowing.


▸ 98 pts Valdicava · Brunello di Montalcino Madonna del Piano Riserva 2016 — wine of the day ▸ 97 pts Castellare di Castellina · I Sodi di San Niccolò 2021 — most elegant wine in the room ▸ 96 pts Zena Crown · Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Slope 2018 — the surprise standout ▸ 95 pts Matervini · Malbec Cafayate Valley Alteza 2021 — personal top pick #1 ▸ 95 pts Torbreck · The Factor Barossa Valley 2022 — old-vine Shiraz built for the cellar ▸ 96 pts Tenuta Meraviglia · Bolgheri Vigna Pianali 2020 — the afternoon's surprise producer ▸ 95 pts Château de Beaucastel · Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023 — the lone French standout ▸ 95 pts Viña Don Melchor · Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 — Chile's case for the top tier

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19077453 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 371 57 full false The Complete Top 30 — Your Buying Guide The Complete Top 30 — Your Buying Guide Before Sunday's big wrap, Saturday's episode is your reference guide: the complete top 30 wines from the Wine Spectator Grand Tour Denver 2026 in one place, with quick-hit tasting notes, vintage context, and practical buying advice organized by region. Bookmark this one.


WINES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE

▸   98 pts  Valdicava  ·  Brunello di Montalcino Madonna del Piano Riserva 2016

▸   97 pts  Castellare di Castellina  ·  Toscana I Sodi di San Niccolò 2021

▸   97 pts  Col D'Orcia  ·  Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Vento Riserva 2016

▸   96 pts  Fontodi  ·  Colli della Toscana Centrale Flaccianello 2022

▸   96 pts  Castello di Volpaia  ·  Toscana Balifico 2021

▸   96 pts  Tenuta Meraviglia  ·  Bolgheri Vigna Pianali 2020

▸   96 pts  Zena Crown  ·  Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Slope 2018

▸   95 pts  Argentiera  ·  Bolgheri Superiore 2020

▸   95 pts  Argiano  ·  Toscana Solengo 2021

▸   95 pts  Barone Ricasoli  ·  Chianti Classico Gaiole Gran Selezione 2022

▸   95 pts  Caiarossa  ·  Toscana 2021

▸   95 pts  Camigliano  ·  Brunello di Montalcino 2020

▸   95 pts  Calcareous  ·  Tres Violet Paso Robles 2023

▸   95 pts  Château de Beaucastel  ·  Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023

▸   95 pts  Clos Apalta  ·  Apalta 2022

▸   95 pts  Damilano  ·  Barolo Cannubi 2021

▸   95 pts  Dehlinger  ·  Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Altamont 2023

▸   95 pts  HALL Napa Valley  ·  Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain District 2021

▸   95 pts  Louis M. Martini  ·  Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder 2021

▸   95 pts  Matervini  ·  Malbec Cafayate Valley Alteza 2021

▸   95 pts  Paul Hobbs  ·  Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard 2021

▸   95 pts  Poderi Aldo Conterno  ·  Barolo Cicala 2020

▸   95 pts  Schramsberg  ·  J. Schram Blancs North Coast 2016

▸   95 pts  Seghesio Family  ·  Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Cortina 2023

▸   95 pts  Sullivan Rutherford Estate  ·  Cabernet Sauvignon J.O. Sullivan Founder's Reserve 2021

▸   95 pts  Tenuta Sette Ponti  ·  Toscana Oreno 2023

▸   95 pts  Torbreck  ·  The Factor Barossa Valley 2022

▸   95 pts  VIK  ·  Millahue 2022

▸   95 pts  Viña Don Melchor  ·  Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Don Melchor Vineyard 2022

]]> Before Sunday's big wrap, Saturday's episode is your reference guide: the complete top 30 wines from the Wine Spectator Grand Tour Denver 2026 in one place, with quick-hit tasting notes, vintage context, and practical buying advice organized by region. Bookmark this one.


WINES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE

▸   98 pts  Valdicava  ·  Brunello di Montalcino Madonna del Piano Riserva 2016

▸   97 pts  Castellare di Castellina  ·  Toscana I Sodi di San Niccolò 2021

▸   97 pts  Col D'Orcia  ·  Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Vento Riserva 2016

▸   96 pts  Fontodi  ·  Colli della Toscana Centrale Flaccianello 2022

▸   96 pts  Castello di Volpaia  ·  Toscana Balifico 2021

▸   96 pts  Tenuta Meraviglia  ·  Bolgheri Vigna Pianali 2020

▸   96 pts  Zena Crown  ·  Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Slope 2018

▸   95 pts  Argentiera  ·  Bolgheri Superiore 2020

▸   95 pts  Argiano  ·  Toscana Solengo 2021

▸   95 pts  Barone Ricasoli  ·  Chianti Classico Gaiole Gran Selezione 2022

▸   95 pts  Caiarossa  ·  Toscana 2021

▸   95 pts  Camigliano  ·  Brunello di Montalcino 2020

▸   95 pts  Calcareous  ·  Tres Violet Paso Robles 2023

▸   95 pts  Château de Beaucastel  ·  Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023

▸   95 pts  Clos Apalta  ·  Apalta 2022

▸   95 pts  Damilano  ·  Barolo Cannubi 2021

▸   95 pts  Dehlinger  ·  Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Altamont 2023

▸   95 pts  HALL Napa Valley  ·  Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain District 2021

▸   95 pts  Louis M. Martini  ·  Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder 2021

▸   95 pts  Matervini  ·  Malbec Cafayate Valley Alteza 2021

▸   95 pts  Paul Hobbs  ·  Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard 2021

▸   95 pts  Poderi Aldo Conterno  ·  Barolo Cicala 2020

▸   95 pts  Schramsberg  ·  J. Schram Blancs North Coast 2016

▸   95 pts  Seghesio Family  ·  Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Cortina 2023

▸   95 pts  Sullivan Rutherford Estate  ·  Cabernet Sauvignon J.O. Sullivan Founder's Reserve 2021

▸   95 pts  Tenuta Sette Ponti  ·  Toscana Oreno 2023

▸   95 pts  Torbreck  ·  The Factor Barossa Valley 2022

▸   95 pts  VIK  ·  Millahue 2022

▸   95 pts  Viña Don Melchor  ·  Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Don Melchor Vineyard 2022

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19074593 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 372 56 full false New World Adventures New World Adventures Today's episode takes The Daily Decant around the world, from Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills, where Zena Crown's Pinot Noir earned one of the highest scores of the entire Grand Tour, to the high-altitude vineyards of Argentina's Cafayate Valley, three elite Chilean producers redefining their country's reputation, and Torbreck's legendary Barossa Valley Shiraz closing out the day in spectacular fashion.

]]> Today's episode takes The Daily Decant around the world, from Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills, where Zena Crown's Pinot Noir earned one of the highest scores of the entire Grand Tour, to the high-altitude vineyards of Argentina's Cafayate Valley, three elite Chilean producers redefining their country's reputation, and Torbreck's legendary Barossa Valley Shiraz closing out the day in spectacular fashion.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19066164 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 304 55 full false Châteauneuf-du-Pape: The Southern Rhône's Crown Châteauneuf-du-Pape: The Southern Rhône's Crown The name everyone knows, the wine fewer people understand. Today's episode goes deep on Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the southern Rhône's most famous appellation, built on ancient riverbeds and blended from up to 18 grape varieties. We cover what makes it unique, what the famous stones actually do, the difference between Grenache-dominant and Mourvèdre-dominant styles, and five producers worth knowing beyond Beaucastel.

]]> The name everyone knows, the wine fewer people understand. Today's episode goes deep on Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the southern Rhône's most famous appellation, built on ancient riverbeds and blended from up to 18 grape varieties. We cover what makes it unique, what the famous stones actually do, the difference between Grenache-dominant and Mourvèdre-dominant styles, and five producers worth knowing beyond Beaucastel.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19079537 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 250 61 full false California Dreaming California Dreaming California showed up with seven wines in the top 30, the most of any single country outside of Italy. Thursday's episode walks through all of them: four Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons from some of the valley's most prestigious appellations, a Russian River Pinot Noir from an under-the-radar Sonoma estate, a Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel from old vines, and a Paso Robles Rhône blend that caught everyone off guard.

]]> California showed up with seven wines in the top 30, the most of any single country outside of Italy. Thursday's episode walks through all of them: four Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons from some of the valley's most prestigious appellations, a Russian River Pinot Noir from an under-the-radar Sonoma estate, a Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel from old vines, and a Paso Robles Rhône blend that caught everyone off guard.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19065981 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 290 54 full false Bolgheri, Beaucastel & Bubbles Bolgheri, Beaucastel & Bubbles Wednesday's episode covers the wines that didn't fit neatly into Monday's Tuscany deep-dive, two outstanding Bolgheri Super Tuscans from the coast, plus the one French wine that cracked the top 30 (Château de Beaucastel's stunning Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023), and a California sparkling from Schramsberg that proved North Coast bubbles belong in any serious conversation about prestige wine.


WINES REFERENCED THIS EPISODE

▸   96 pts  Tenuta Meraviglia  ·  Bolgheri Vigna Pianali 2020

▸   95 pts  Argentiera  ·  Bolgheri Superiore 2020

▸   95 pts  Château de Beaucastel  ·  Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023

▸   95 pts  Schramsberg  ·  J. Schram Blancs North Coast 2016

]]> Wednesday's episode covers the wines that didn't fit neatly into Monday's Tuscany deep-dive, two outstanding Bolgheri Super Tuscans from the coast, plus the one French wine that cracked the top 30 (Château de Beaucastel's stunning Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023), and a California sparkling from Schramsberg that proved North Coast bubbles belong in any serious conversation about prestige wine.


WINES REFERENCED THIS EPISODE

▸   96 pts  Tenuta Meraviglia  ·  Bolgheri Vigna Pianali 2020

▸   95 pts  Argentiera  ·  Bolgheri Superiore 2020

▸   95 pts  Château de Beaucastel  ·  Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023

▸   95 pts  Schramsberg  ·  J. Schram Blancs North Coast 2016

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19059607 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 285 53 full false The King of Italian Reds The King of Italian Reds We head north to Piedmont for episode two, where two legendary Barolo producers showed that Nebbiolo, at its best, belongs in any conversation about the world's greatest red wines. Damilano's iconic Cannubi vineyard and Poderi Aldo Conterno's Cicala cru each earned 95 points and showed two distinct expressions of what makes Barolo so endlessly fascinating.

]]> We head north to Piedmont for episode two, where two legendary Barolo producers showed that Nebbiolo, at its best, belongs in any conversation about the world's greatest red wines. Damilano's iconic Cannubi vineyard and Poderi Aldo Conterno's Cicala cru each earned 95 points and showed two distinct expressions of what makes Barolo so endlessly fascinating.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19049450 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 252 52 full true The Heart of Tuscany The Heart of Tuscany We kick off our week-long coverage of the Wine Spectator Grand Tour Denver 2026 right where the evening peaked: Tuscany. Ten of the top 30 wines came from this iconic Italian region, spanning Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and the bold Super Tuscan blends that redefined Italian wine. Today's episode starts with the highest-scored wine of the entire event and works through every Tuscan pour worth knowing about.

]]> We kick off our week-long coverage of the Wine Spectator Grand Tour Denver 2026 right where the evening peaked: Tuscany. Ten of the top 30 wines came from this iconic Italian region, spanning Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and the bold Super Tuscan blends that redefined Italian wine. Today's episode starts with the highest-scored wine of the entire event and works through every Tuscan pour worth knowing about.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19049327 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0600 314 51 full false Week 7 Wrap Up Week 7 Wrap Up The Week 7 wrap-up: a recap of how to move confidently beyond the obvious wine choices: from Albariño to Cru Beaujolais, and why small shifts build lasting wine confidence.

]]> The Week 7 wrap-up: a recap of how to move confidently beyond the obvious wine choices: from Albariño to Cru Beaujolais, and why small shifts build lasting wine confidence.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19027762 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 242 50 full false The Bottle That Feels Special Without Being Expensive The Bottle That Feels Special Without Being Expensive How to choose a wine that feels celebratory and elevated without breaking the budget. Cru Beaujolais makes the case for why sometimes the less obvious choice is the most impressive one.

]]> How to choose a wine that feels celebratory and elevated without breaking the budget. Cru Beaujolais makes the case for why sometimes the less obvious choice is the most impressive one.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19027640 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 194 49 full false The Underrated Wine for Business Dinners The Underrated Wine for Business Dinners Why Rhône blends can be the ideal wine for business dinners: versatile, professional, approachable, and reliably impressive without being flashy.

]]> Why Rhône blends can be the ideal wine for business dinners: versatile, professional, approachable, and reliably impressive without being flashy.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19022665 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 185 48 full false The Restaurant Move That Makes You Look Like You Actually Know Wine The Restaurant Move That Makes You Look Like You Actually Know Wine A simple strategy shift that instantly upgrades how you order wine at restaurants, and why sommeliers actually prefer it when you do this.

]]> A simple strategy shift that instantly upgrades how you order wine at restaurants, and why sommeliers actually prefer it when you do this.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19022519 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 197 47 full false The Wine List Section Most People Skip (But Absolutely Shouldn't) The Wine List Section Most People Skip (But Absolutely Shouldn't) A quick guide to the wine list sections most people ignore, and why experienced drinkers go there first. Covers Southern Italy, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Beaujolais, and the Loire Valley.

]]> A quick guide to the wine list sections most people ignore, and why experienced drinkers go there first. Covers Southern Italy, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Beaujolais, and the Loire Valley.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19020660 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 252 46 full false The Red Wine to Order When Cabernet Feels Too Heavy The Red Wine to Order When Cabernet Feels Too Heavy Learn a confident alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon when you want a lighter, more versatile red wine. This episode explains why Grenache is a useful restaurant choice.

]]> Learn a confident alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon when you want a lighter, more versatile red wine. This episode explains why Grenache is a useful restaurant choice.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19014469 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 198 45 full false The White Wine to Order When Everyone Else Orders Chardonnay The White Wine to Order When Everyone Else Orders Chardonnay Learn a confident alternative to Chardonnay when ordering at restaurants. This episode helps you choose a white wine that feels interesting, approachable, and food friendly.

]]> Learn a confident alternative to Chardonnay when ordering at restaurants. This episode helps you choose a white wine that feels interesting, approachable, and food friendly.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-19009071 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 208 44 full false Week 6 Wrap Up Week 6 Wrap Up This Week 6 recap reviews quiet confidence wine strategies for restaurants, hosting, and group dinners. Reinforce simple wine choices that help you order and bring wine with confidence.

]]> This Week 6 recap reviews quiet confidence wine strategies for restaurants, hosting, and group dinners. Reinforce simple wine choices that help you order and bring wine with confidence.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18967097 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 194 43 full false When to Order Rosé Beyond Summer When to Order Rosé Beyond Summer Learn why rosé works beyond summer. This episode helps you confidently order rosé year round.

]]> Learn why rosé works beyond summer. This episode helps you confidently order rosé year round.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18967035 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 220 42 full false The Underrated Red That Works for Group Dinners The Underrated Red That Works for Group Dinners Learn why Chianti is one of the best wines for group dinners. This episode helps you confidently order a red wine that works across multiple dishes and preferences.

]]> Learn why Chianti is one of the best wines for group dinners. This episode helps you confidently order a red wine that works across multiple dishes and preferences.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18967011 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 189 41 full false The White Wine That Almost Everyone Likes The White Wine That Almost Everyone Likes Learn why Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most widely liked white wines. This episode helps you confidently choose a bottle for hosting, group dinners, or casual gatherings.

]]> Learn why Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most widely liked white wines. This episode helps you confidently choose a bottle for hosting, group dinners, or casual gatherings.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18966974 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 195 40 full false What to Order on a Date When You Want Something Safe but Interesting What to Order on a Date When You Want Something Safe but Interesting Learn why Pinot Noir is one of the safest and most thoughtful wines to order on a date. This episode helps you choose something flexible that supports conversation and pairs easily with different dishes.

]]> Learn why Pinot Noir is one of the safest and most thoughtful wines to order on a date. This episode helps you choose something flexible that supports conversation and pairs easily with different dishes.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18966800 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 164 39 full false The Restaurant Wine That Makes You Look Confident Without Spending Too Much The Restaurant Wine That Makes You Look Confident Without Spending Too Much Learn why Portuguese wines are one of the best restaurant value moves. This episode helps you order confidently without overspending.

]]> Learn why Portuguese wines are one of the best restaurant value moves. This episode helps you order confidently without overspending.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18966779 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 226 38 full false The Safest Wine to Bring When You Don’t Know What the Host Is Serving The Safest Wine to Bring When You Don’t Know What the Host Is Serving Learn the safest wine to bring when you do not know what the host is serving. This episode helps you confidently show up to dinner parties with a bottle that works in almost any situation.

]]> Learn the safest wine to bring when you do not know what the host is serving. This episode helps you confidently show up to dinner parties with a bottle that works in almost any situation.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18966768 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 189 37 full true Week 5 Wrap Up Week 5 Wrap Up This week’s recap covers six upscale wines that help you order with confidence in high-end restaurants and professional settings. Learn when to choose Champagne, Napa Cabernet, Burgundy Pinot Noir, Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, and Super Tuscan, and how each fits different social situations.

]]> This week’s recap covers six upscale wines that help you order with confidence in high-end restaurants and professional settings. Learn when to choose Champagne, Napa Cabernet, Burgundy Pinot Noir, Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, and Super Tuscan, and how each fits different social situations.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18957812 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 198 full false Super Tuscan Super Tuscan Super Tuscans are some of Italy’s most modern and prestigious wines. In this episode, learn what makes a wine a Super Tuscan, when to order one, and why it’s a confident choice for upscale restaurants and client dinners.

]]> Super Tuscans are some of Italy’s most modern and prestigious wines. In this episode, learn what makes a wine a Super Tuscan, when to order one, and why it’s a confident choice for upscale restaurants and client dinners.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18957726 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 198 35 full false Brunello di Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy’s most prestigious and collectible wines. In this episode, learn when to order Brunello, what it tastes like, and why it’s a confident choice for upscale dinners.

]]> Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy’s most prestigious and collectible wines. In this episode, learn when to order Brunello, what it tastes like, and why it’s a confident choice for upscale dinners.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18957668 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 141 34 full false Barolo Barolo Barolo is one of Italy’s most prestigious wines. Learn when to order Barolo, what it tastes like, and why it works for upscale Italian dining.

]]> Barolo is one of Italy’s most prestigious wines. Learn when to order Barolo, what it tastes like, and why it works for upscale Italian dining.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18940124 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 269 33 full false Burgundy Pinot Noir Burgundy Pinot Noir Burgundy Pinot Noir is one of the most respected wines in the world. Learn when to order Burgundy, how it tastes, and why it signals sophistication on high-end wine lists.

]]> Burgundy Pinot Noir is one of the most respected wines in the world. Learn when to order Burgundy, how it tastes, and why it signals sophistication on high-end wine lists.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18940065 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 154 32 full false Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most recognizable premium wines in the world. In this episode, learn when to order Napa Cabernet, why it impresses in professional settings, and how to confidently choose from a high-end wine list.

]]> Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most recognizable premium wines in the world. In this episode, learn when to order Napa Cabernet, why it impresses in professional settings, and how to confidently choose from a high-end wine list.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18927599 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 210 31 full false Champagne: The Ultimate Confidence Order Champagne: The Ultimate Confidence Order Champagne is one of the safest and most impressive choices on any wine list. In this episode, learn when to order Champagne, why it works in professional settings, and how to confidently choose a bottle for group dinners or celebrations.

]]> Champagne is one of the safest and most impressive choices on any wine list. In this episode, learn when to order Champagne, why it works in professional settings, and how to confidently choose a bottle for group dinners or celebrations.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18927501 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 225 30 full false Week 4 Wrap Up Week 4 Wrap Up This week focused on ordering wine with confidence in real-world situations. You’ll learn how to navigate unfamiliar wine lists, choose reliable options, and make decisions quickly and comfortably at restaurants, client dinners, and social gatherings.

]]> This week focused on ordering wine with confidence in real-world situations. You’ll learn how to navigate unfamiliar wine lists, choose reliable options, and make decisions quickly and comfortably at restaurants, client dinners, and social gatherings.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18909869 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 249 29 full false What to Order When You’re Not Paying What to Order When You’re Not Paying Learn how to confidently choose wine when someone else is hosting or paying. This episode helps you navigate client dinners and social situations with awareness and ease.

]]> Learn how to confidently choose wine when someone else is hosting or paying. This episode helps you navigate client dinners and social situations with awareness and ease.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18909852 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 145 28 full false What to Order When You Want to Make a Good Impression What to Order When You Want to Make a Good Impression Learn how to choose wine when you want to elevate the moment without overdoing it. Perfect for date nights, client dinners, and situations where first impressions matter.

]]> Learn how to choose wine when you want to elevate the moment without overdoing it. Perfect for date nights, client dinners, and situations where first impressions matter.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18909841 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 128 27 full false How to Read a Wine List in 60 Seconds How to Read a Wine List in 60 Seconds Learn a fast, practical approach to navigating a wine list without overthinking. This episode helps you confidently scan, narrow, and choose in real restaurant situations.

]]> Learn a fast, practical approach to navigating a wine list without overthinking. This episode helps you confidently scan, narrow, and choose in real restaurant situations.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18909829 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 209 26 full false How to Ask for a Wine Recommendation Without Feeling Awkward How to Ask for a Wine Recommendation Without Feeling Awkward Learn exactly how to ask for a wine recommendation in a way that feels confident and natural. Perfect for restaurants and client dinners where you want guidance without hesitation.

]]> Learn exactly how to ask for a wine recommendation in a way that feels confident and natural. Perfect for restaurants and client dinners where you want guidance without hesitation.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18890225 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 143 25 full false The Safest White Wine to Order in Almost Any Situation The Safest White Wine to Order in Almost Any Situation Learn how to confidently choose a white wine that works for the table without overthinking. This episode focuses on practical decision-making in restaurants, date nights, and group settings.

]]> Learn how to confidently choose a white wine that works for the table without overthinking. This episode focuses on practical decision-making in restaurants, date nights, and group settings.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18890219 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 226 24 full false What to Order When You Don’t Recognize Anything on the Wine List What to Order When You Don’t Recognize Anything on the Wine List Learn a simple, repeatable strategy for navigating a wine list when nothing looks familiar. This episode kicks off a week focused on ordering wine with confidence in restaurants, client dinners, and social settings.

]]> Learn a simple, repeatable strategy for navigating a wine list when nothing looks familiar. This episode kicks off a week focused on ordering wine with confidence in restaurants, client dinners, and social settings.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18890193 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 209 23 full false Week 3 Wrap-Up Week 3 Wrap-Up This week’s wrap-up brings together six smart wine swaps that help you branch out from what you already like. You’ll learn how to move from familiar favorites into bottles that work beautifully for dinners, hosting, restaurant orders, and social settings where confidence matters.

]]> This week’s wrap-up brings together six smart wine swaps that help you branch out from what you already like. You’ll learn how to move from familiar favorites into bottles that work beautifully for dinners, hosting, restaurant orders, and social settings where confidence matters.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18886786 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 249 22 full false If You Like Malbec, Try Carménère If You Like Malbec, Try Carménère If Malbec is one of your usual reds, Carménère is a smart next bottle to know. This episode explains why it works for dinners, gatherings, and restaurant orders when you want something rich and approachable with a little more personality.

]]> If Malbec is one of your usual reds, Carménère is a smart next bottle to know. This episode explains why it works for dinners, gatherings, and restaurant orders when you want something rich and approachable with a little more personality.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18884387 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 219 21 full false If You Like Rosé, Try Provence-Style Reds If You Like Rosé, Try Provence-Style Reds If you love rosé but struggle to find red wines that feel as easy and fresh, Provence-style reds are a smart next step. This episode explains why they work so well for casual dinners, entertaining, and relaxed social settings where heavier reds feel like too much.

]]> If you love rosé but struggle to find red wines that feel as easy and fresh, Provence-style reds are a smart next step. This episode explains why they work so well for casual dinners, entertaining, and relaxed social settings where heavier reds feel like too much.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18879494 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600 220 20 full false If You Like Sauvignon Blanc, Try Vermentino If You Like Sauvignon Blanc, Try Vermentino If Sauvignon Blanc is your usual white, Vermentino is a great bottle to try next. This episode explains why it works so well for seafood, patio dinners, vacations, and easygoing social settings where you want a white that feels crisp but a little less obvious.

]]> If Sauvignon Blanc is your usual white, Vermentino is a great bottle to try next. This episode explains why it works so well for seafood, patio dinners, vacations, and easygoing social settings where you want a white that feels crisp but a little less obvious.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18865567 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 219 18 full false If You Like Pinot Noir, Try Etna Rosso If You Like Pinot Noir, Try Etna Rosso If Pinot Noir is usually your go-to red, Etna Rosso is a stylish next step. This episode shows why it works for restaurant meals, dinner parties, and any moment when you want a red that feels elegant, versatile, and a little more interesting.

]]> If Pinot Noir is usually your go-to red, Etna Rosso is a stylish next step. This episode shows why it works for restaurant meals, dinner parties, and any moment when you want a red that feels elegant, versatile, and a little more interesting.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18865564 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 232 17 full false If You Like Chardonnay, Try Viognier If You Like Chardonnay, Try Viognier If Chardonnay is your usual white, Viognier is a great bottle to try next. This episode explains why it works when you want a white wine with richness and presence for dinners out, hosting, or bringing a bottle that feels a little more thoughtful.

]]> If Chardonnay is your usual white, Viognier is a great bottle to try next. This episode explains why it works when you want a white wine with richness and presence for dinners out, hosting, or bringing a bottle that feels a little more thoughtful.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18851964 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 225 16 full true If You Like Napa Cab, Try Washington Cabernet If You Like Napa Cab, Try Washington Cabernet If Napa Cabernet is already in your comfort zone, Washington Cabernet is a smart next step. This episode breaks down why it works in dinners, gifting, and restaurant settings when you want something familiar, polished, and a little less expected.

]]> If Napa Cabernet is already in your comfort zone, Washington Cabernet is a smart next step. This episode breaks down why it works in dinners, gifting, and restaurant settings when you want something familiar, polished, and a little less expected.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18851958 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 258 16 full false Week 2 Wine Recap Week 2 Wine Recap This week’s wrap-up brings together five highly useful wines to know: Merlot, Chenin Blanc, Crémant, Gamay, and Albariño. You’ll learn what each one offers and when to order, serve, or bring them so you can handle dinners, gatherings, and wine lists with more confidence.

]]> This week’s wrap-up brings together five highly useful wines to know: Merlot, Chenin Blanc, Crémant, Gamay, and Albariño. You’ll learn what each one offers and when to order, serve, or bring them so you can handle dinners, gatherings, and wine lists with more confidence.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18850922 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0600 307 15 full false A Little More About Me and Why I Started The Daily Decant A Little More About Me and Why I Started The Daily Decant In this special episode of The Daily Decant, I’m sharing a little more about who I am, how I got into wine, and why I started this podcast. If you’ve ever wanted practical wine knowledge for dinners, travel, gifting, or ordering out without spending hours studying, this episode gives you the story behind the show.

]]> In this special episode of The Daily Decant, I’m sharing a little more about who I am, how I got into wine, and why I started this podcast. If you’ve ever wanted practical wine knowledge for dinners, travel, gifting, or ordering out without spending hours studying, this episode gives you the story behind the show.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18846486 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0600 344 14 full false Albariño: A White for Seafood Nights Albariño: A White for Seafood Nights Learn why Albariño is one of the easiest wines to order when seafood is on the table. This episode explains what it tastes like and why it is a confident choice for dinners at seafood restaurants or coastal vacations.

]]> Learn why Albariño is one of the easiest wines to order when seafood is on the table. This episode explains what it tastes like and why it is a confident choice for dinners at seafood restaurants or coastal vacations.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18839210 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 189 13 full false Gamay: A Light Red for Mixed Groups Gamay: A Light Red for Mixed Groups Gamay is one of the most food-friendly red wines you can order when people at the table are choosing different dishes. This episode explains what Gamay tastes like, why it works so well with a variety of foods, and how recognizing it can make ordering for a group much easier.

]]> Gamay is one of the most food-friendly red wines you can order when people at the table are choosing different dishes. This episode explains what Gamay tastes like, why it works so well with a variety of foods, and how recognizing it can make ordering for a group much easier.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18807692 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 182 12 full false Crémant: Ordering Sparkling That Isn’t Champagne Crémant: Ordering Sparkling That Isn’t Champagne Champagne isn’t the only sparkling wine worth ordering. This episode introduces Crémant, a French sparkling wine made using the same traditional method as Champagne. You’ll learn what it tastes like and when it’s a great choice for celebrations, dinners with friends, or starting the evening with something festive.

]]> Champagne isn’t the only sparkling wine worth ordering. This episode introduces Crémant, a French sparkling wine made using the same traditional method as Champagne. You’ll learn what it tastes like and when it’s a great choice for celebrations, dinners with friends, or starting the evening with something festive.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18807606 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 202 11 full false Chenin Blanc: A White That Works With Most Foods Chenin Blanc: A White That Works With Most Foods Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile white wines you can order at a restaurant. This episode explains what it tastes like and why it pairs beautifully with everything from seafood to roasted chicken and creamy dishes.

]]> Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile white wines you can order at a restaurant. This episode explains what it tastes like and why it pairs beautifully with everything from seafood to roasted chicken and creamy dishes.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18807552 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 173 10 full false Merlot: A Safe Red for Business Dinners Merlot: A Safe Red for Business Dinners Business dinners can make ordering wine feel high pressure. This episode explains why Merlot is one of the safest red wines to choose when you want something smooth, familiar, and comfortable for the whole table.

]]> Business dinners can make ordering wine feel high pressure. This episode explains why Merlot is one of the safest red wines to choose when you want something smooth, familiar, and comfortable for the whole table.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18807410 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 200 9 full false Week 1 Wine Recap Week 1 Wine Recap This Sunday recap reviews the six wines covered during the first week of The Daily Decant: Sancerre, Pinot Noir, Rioja Reserva, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chablis, and Barbera. You will learn when each wine is most useful to order and why recognizing a few dependable bottles can make navigating restaurant wine lists much easier.

]]> This Sunday recap reviews the six wines covered during the first week of The Daily Decant: Sancerre, Pinot Noir, Rioja Reserva, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chablis, and Barbera. You will learn when each wine is most useful to order and why recognizing a few dependable bottles can make navigating restaurant wine lists much easier.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18797644 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0600 250 8 full false Barbera: A Weekend Red That Feels Elevated Barbera: A Weekend Red That Feels Elevated Learn why Barbera is the ideal weekend red when you want something elevated but still relaxed. This episode covers what Barbera tastes like, why it works beautifully with pizza, pasta, and casual dinners, and how ordering it shows thoughtful taste without being showy. A great choice for hosting friends or bringing a bottle that feels intentional and different.

]]> Learn why Barbera is the ideal weekend red when you want something elevated but still relaxed. This episode covers what Barbera tastes like, why it works beautifully with pizza, pasta, and casual dinners, and how ordering it shows thoughtful taste without being showy. A great choice for hosting friends or bringing a bottle that feels intentional and different.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18781841 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0700 164 7 full false Chablis: A Crowd-Pleasing White for Dinner Chablis: A Crowd-Pleasing White for Dinner Discover why Chablis is one of the safest and most elegant white wines you can serve when hosting dinner. This episode explains what Chablis tastes like, why it pairs effortlessly with a wide range of foods, and how ordering it at a restaurant signals quiet confidence. Perfect for seafood nights, dinner parties, and any situation where you want to please a mixed group.

]]> Discover why Chablis is one of the safest and most elegant white wines you can serve when hosting dinner. This episode explains what Chablis tastes like, why it pairs effortlessly with a wide range of foods, and how ordering it at a restaurant signals quiet confidence. Perfect for seafood nights, dinner parties, and any situation where you want to please a mixed group.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18781755 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0700 160 6 full false Cabernet Sauvignon: Choosing a Restaurant Cab Without Overspending Cabernet Sauvignon: Choosing a Restaurant Cab Without Overspending Learn how to confidently order Cabernet Sauvignon at a restaurant without automatically choosing the most expensive bottle. This episode breaks down where to look on the wine list, which regions offer strong value, and how to speak up with clarity at client dinners or special occasions. Perfect for anyone who wants to order red wine with authority while staying in control of the budget.

]]> Learn how to confidently order Cabernet Sauvignon at a restaurant without automatically choosing the most expensive bottle. This episode breaks down where to look on the wine list, which regions offer strong value, and how to speak up with clarity at client dinners or special occasions. Perfect for anyone who wants to order red wine with authority while staying in control of the budget.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18781684 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0700 217 5 full false Rioja Reserva: A Safe but Interesting Gift Bottle Rioja Reserva: A Safe but Interesting Gift Bottle Looking for a thoughtful wine to bring as a host gift? In this episode, we explore Rioja Reserva, a balanced, food friendly red that works well for a variety of occasions. Learn what it tastes like, when to bring it, and why it is often a safe yet intentional choice for dinner parties and gatherings.

]]> Looking for a thoughtful wine to bring as a host gift? In this episode, we explore Rioja Reserva, a balanced, food friendly red that works well for a variety of occasions. Learn what it tastes like, when to bring it, and why it is often a safe yet intentional choice for dinner parties and gatherings.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18771241 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0700 195 4 full false Pinot Noir: What to Serve When Friends Come Over Pinot Noir: What to Serve When Friends Come Over Hosting friends for dinner and not sure what wine to serve? In this episode, we explore Pinot Noir: a versatile, lighter-bodied red that pairs well with a variety of foods and appeals to a range of tastes. Learn what it tastes like, when to serve it, and why it’s a great choice for social gatherings.

]]> Hosting friends for dinner and not sure what wine to serve? In this episode, we explore Pinot Noir: a versatile, lighter-bodied red that pairs well with a variety of foods and appeals to a range of tastes. Learn what it tastes like, when to serve it, and why it’s a great choice for social gatherings.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18771081 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0700 148 3 full false Sancerre: What to Order When You Don’t Recognize Anything Sancerre: What to Order When You Don’t Recognize Anything Not sure what to order when you don’t recognize anything on the wine list? In this episode, we explore Sancerre: a versatile and widely respected white wine that’s often a safe, polished choice in both social and professional settings. Learn what it tastes like, when to order it, and why it works across a variety of meals.

]]> Not sure what to order when you don’t recognize anything on the wine list? In this episode, we explore Sancerre: a versatile and widely respected white wine that’s often a safe, polished choice in both social and professional settings. Learn what it tastes like, when to order it, and why it works across a variety of meals.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18771050 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0700 161 2 full false Intro to The Daily Decant Intro to The Daily Decant In this introductory episode of The Daily Decant, we share the inspiration behind the podcast and what you can expect from each daily episode. Designed for anyone who wants to feel more confident choosing, ordering, or discussing wine in social and professional settings, this show delivers practical wine knowledge in five minutes a day.

]]> In this introductory episode of The Daily Decant, we share the inspiration behind the podcast and what you can expect from each daily episode. Designed for anyone who wants to feel more confident choosing, ordering, or discussing wine in social and professional settings, this show delivers practical wine knowledge in five minutes a day.

]]> Lauren Brychell Buzzsprout-18770863 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0700 168 1 full false