Wine Guide with Cork & Fizz - Wine education for beginners and enthusiasts
Interested in learning about wine, but not sure where to start? You’re in the right place!
Here at the Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into the world of wine in a fun and approachable way.
Hi! I'm Hailey, wine enthusiast turned wine educator and founder of Cork & Fizz. I’m here to answer all your wine questions, anything from “what the heck is an orange wine?” to “is natural wine really better for me?”
I’ll also cover topics such as wine tasting, pairing food and wine, how to shop for wine, and so much more!
You’ll also get to hear from experts in the wine industry like winemakers and experienced sommeliers.
Whether you’re a casual wine sipper or a total cork dork like myself, this podcast is for you!
Want to learn even more about wine? Come follow me on Instagram @corkandfizz and check out my website, www.corkandfizz.com to book a private tasting or join my virtual tasting club, the Cork Crew!
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Episodes
156 episodes
German Wine Isn’t What You Think (Part 2)
Ep 155Most people think they know German wine, but they’re only seeing a small part of it.If you immediately think of sweet Riesling or those super cheap bottles at the grocery store when you think of German wine, you’re no...
What Biodynamic Wine Means (Made Simple) (Part 1)
Ep 154You’ve probably seen “biodynamic” on a wine label and assumed it’s just another marketing term.Most people do. It sounds complicated, a little vague, and honestly it’s easy to ignore. But what’s actually happening in ...
Mythbusters: No Wine Glass Per Varietal Needed
Ep 153Do you really need a different wine glass for every single varietal you drink?In this Mythbusters episode, I’m tackling the idea that you need a Pinot Noir glass, a Cabernet glass, a Riesling glass, and basically an e...
Mythbusters: Sweet Wines Are Not Low Quality
Ep 152Sweet wine has been associated with having an unrefined palate or being a beginner in the wine world. But that does not automatically mean you are a wine amateur if you like sweet wine.In this Mythbusters episode, we ...
The Real Impact Wine Lovers Can Make w/ Heather Daenitz (Part 2)
Ep 151What if the simplest way to support your favorite winery takes less than five minutes?In part two of our conversation, Heather Daenitz shares how photography, storytelling, and consumer engagement can completely shift...
The People & Stories Behind Your Wine Glass w/ Heather Daenitz (Part 1)
Ep 150What does it really look like behind those beautiful wine photos you see online?In this episode, I’m joined by Heather Daenitz, a wine industry photographer and marketing strategist based in Santa Barbara wine country...
Mythbusters: Rethinking Red vs White Wine Pairings
Ep 149What if the red-with-meat, white-with-fish rule isn’t actually a rule at all?In this Mythbusters episode, I’m sharing where the red-with-meat, white-with-fish idea came from and why it’s more of a simplification than ...
Wine Screw Caps Do Not Mean Cheap Wine
Ep 148Screw caps have a bad reputation in the wine world, but that reputation is mostly undeserved!In this episode of my wine mythbusters mini-series I break down the myth that screw caps automatically mean cheap...
Rethinking How We Discover Wine w/ Ashwin Muthiah (Part 2)
Ep 147Most wine drinkers assume the wines they see are the only wines that exist, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.In part two of my conversation with Unpinned Wine Club founder, Ashwin Muthiah, he offers insight...
The Wines the World Forgot & Why It Matters w/ Ashwin Muthiah (Part 1)
Ep 146You probably learned about wine the same way most people do. A handful of regions, the same familiar grapes, and a lot of unspoken rules about what matters and what does not.In this episode, Ashwin Muthiah challenges ...
Mythbusters: You Can’t Age White Wine…Or Can You?
Ep 145You can’t age white wine. Or at least that’s what most people think.In this episode, that assumption gets unpacked and challenged. While it’s true that many white wines are made to be enjoyed young, that doesn’t mean white w...
MythBusters: The Best Temperature for Red and White Wine
Ep 144Thank you to the following brands for sponsoring this podcast:Bon Chocolats: Go to www.bonchocolats.com and use code CORKANDFIZZ10 for 10% off your order!
The Difference Between Knowing Wine and Making Wine w/ Katie Truscott (Part 2)
Ep 143Wine school can teach you the theory, but it cannot teach you what actually happens once the grapes hit the cellar.Today on the podcast I have Katie Truscott from 1 Mill Road Winery in the Okanagan Valley of British C...
What Makes Okanagan Valley Wine So Different w/ Katie Truscott (Part 1)
Ep 142What makes wine from the Okanagan Valley so different from anywhere else?In today’s episode I’m chatting with Katie Truscott from 1 Mill Road where we explore her journey into wine. It began unexpectedly with Chenin B...
Mythbusters: What Actually Causes Wine Headaches (It’s Not Sulfites)
Ep 141What if the most common belief about wine headaches is actually one of the biggest myths in the entire wine world?This is the first episode in a new mini series where I unpack some of the biggest wine myths...
The Truth About Non-Alcoholic Wine After Tasting 40 Bottles
Ep 140Being pregnant forced me into a real-world test of non-alcoholic wine, and the results were not what you might expect.When I announced I was pregnant, the constant question that followed once wine was off the table wa...
The Wines & Winemakers of Languedoc & Roussillon w/ Ioana Bucur (Part 2)
Ep 139Would you believe me if I said one of the most soulful and historic wine regions in France is also the one most people barely know anything about?This conversation, with Ioana from Princess & Bear Wine, goes deeper into ...
The Most Underrated Region in France: Languedoc-Roussillon w/ Ioana Bucur (Part 1)
Ep 138What if one of the oldest wine regions in the world is also the one most wine lovers overlook?This conversation with Ioana Bucur, new co-owner of Princess and Bear Wines, dives deep into the heart of Languedoc and Rou...
How to Start Your Wine Journey: A Beginner’s Roadmap
Ep 137If you're ready to feel more confident about wine but have no idea where to start, this episode breaks the entire process down into five simple steps.You’ll learn my simple five step framework that makes learning abou...
The 12 Wines I’d Recommend to Any Curious Wine Drinker
Ep 136Staring at a wall of wine and wishing someone would just hand you a curated list of bottles actually worth drinking?In this episode I’m sharing my 12 standout wines from 2025 in honor of the 12 days of Christmas. Wine...
The Simple Framework for Understanding Any Wine Label w/ Marie Cheslik (Part 2)
Ep 135What if the easiest way to pick better wine has been sitting on the bottle this whole time?Learning how to read a wine label doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In my conversation with Marie, she breaks down...
Why Blind Tasting Really Matters w/ Marie Cheslik (Part 1)
Ep 134What if blind tasting isn’t actually about guessing the wine at all but about learning to trust your palate?In this conversation, author, sommelier, and content creator Marie Cheslik shares an unfiltered lo...
The Truth About Oak Barrels: How They Really Shape Your Wine
Ep 133What if one of wine’s most recognizable symbols, the oak barrel, was never meant to be used for aging wine at all?In this episode, we’re diving into the history and science of oak in winemaking. From the Ro...
Back to Wine Basics: Understanding Key Tasting Terms
Ep 132Do you ever feel lost when people start throwing around fancy wine terms like “tannin” or “terroir”? You’re not alone.In this episode, we’re going back to the basics with 15 essential wine words that will i...
How Duncan Savage Is Redefining South African Wine (Part 2)
Ep 131What happens when a winemaker challenges tradition, one barrel at a time?In this second part of my interview with South African winemaker Duncan Savage, he shares how he transformed his approach from crafting white wi...