Everyday Sommelier - Wine Stories with Kristi Mayfield
Ever found yourself staring in the wine aisle at your local grocery store or sitting at a restaurant, totally clueless about which wine to choose? You know what you like when you taste it, but when it’s time to pick a bottle for your next dinner party or match it with a meal, you’re scanning labels, Googling wine pairings, and still second-guessing every choice.
But here’s the thing: You don’t need to be a sommelier to enjoy wine confidently. With the right knowledge and a little guidance to understand wine lingo and unlock your own palate, you’ll be able to order at a restaurant without asking for a recommendation or walk into a wine shop and pick a bottle to pair with a meal like a pro.
I’m your host, Kristi Mayfield, a certified sommelier who used to be the one staring at the shelf, swapping the bottle I chose for the one someone else recommended because I didn’t trust my own taste. But over the past 5 years, I’ve turned that confusion into expertise, teaching thousands of wine lovers and professionals how to cut through the pretentiousness and complexity of wine so they can confidently choose and enjoy wines they love.
In each episode of the podcast, we’ll break down wine into simple, easy-to-understand terms. From regions and styles to winemaking techniques, tasting tips, and wine stories, you’ll get insights from a wine expert, an industry pro, or a wine educator to help you grab a glass and learn wine your way.
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Episodes
The Hybrid Grape Revolution for Elevating Sparkling, Fortified, and Dessert Wines
Yes, Hybrid Grapes Do Make Good Wine with Dancing Dragonfly
Hidden Cost of Sparkling Wine With Torr Na Lochs Winery
Rethink Champagne Prestige From Pedestal to Pizza Night with David Afariat
Are Old Vine Wines Really Better? Separating Fact from Fiction
Wine Fraud Exposed And How to Buy with Confidence
Coravin’s Greg Lambrecht On Reclaiming Your Wine To Make Every Bottle an Occasion
Does Wine Get Better With Age? Unlock The 3 Secret Ingredients For A YES!
These Wine Storage Temperature Enemies Are Ruining Your Wine
From Fear to Confidence Unlock the Power of Tannins in Wine
Wine On Tap Anxiety: What To Do When There’s No Wine Bottle in Sight
3 Tips Beyond The Bottle So You Can Embrace Alternative Wine Packaging
Stop Guessing And Start Mastering Your Sauvignon Blanc Wine Style
Breaking Down Wine Discovery Barriers For Modern Drinkers
Ditch Learning 200+ Wine Tasting Terms! Do This Instead
Why Dinking Alone Can Be Your Wine Connection Transformation With Tsvety Roo
Why Pairing Cab Sauv And Bread Pudding Will Always Fail with Richard King
Exploring Acidity in Wine From Bitter Bombs to Balanced Pairings with Richard King
AI And Wine Is Brilliant, And It Is Totally Freaking People Out
Beer, Bubbles, or Bourbon? The Wine Selector Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed (Until Now)
Know Your Red Wine Styles And Never Pick The Wrong Bottle Again
Break The White Wine Code With These Three Simple Styles
Mastering Vegan Food and Wine Pairing with Amy McNutt of Maiden Fort Worth
Still Guessing What Wine Barrels Do? Learn the Real Impact from the Source with Guillaume Maugeais
Think Luxury Wine Experiences Are Beyond Reach? Think Again! with Andre Boada