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
170 episodes
How to Figure Out What Wine You Actually Like
Ep 169You don’t need to know everything about wine to figure out what you actually like drinking.Maybe you know you love certain wines but have no idea how to explain why. Or you walk into a wine shop and fall ba...
Value Hacks for Expensive Wines
Ep 168Great wine doesn't have to come with a premium price tag. Some of the world's most famous wines have become famous for a reason. Sancerre, Burgundy, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, and Champagne are all incredibl...
Why This Washington Winery Runs Like a Brewery w/ Andrew Gerow (Part 2)
Ep 167What if wineries have been creating the wrong experience all along?For many people, walking into a winery can feel intimidating. Between unfamiliar wine terminology, formal tastings, and the pressure to kno...
What Makes Washington Sparkling Wine So Different w/ Andrew Gerow (Part 1)
Ep 166The future of great sparkling wine may not be coming from where you think. For centuries, traditional method sparkling wine has been defined by regions like Champagne. But a new generation of Washingto...
Columbia Gorge Wine Travel Guide
Ep 165What if your next great wine trip is hiding in the Columbia Gorge? After a recent trip to the Columbia Gorge, I knew I had to share more about this unique wine region. Sitting right on the border of Washington an...
Carbonic Maceration Explained Simply
Ep 164What if one of the biggest wine buzzwords is actually much simpler than it sounds?If you've ever heard the term carbonic maceration and thought, "What in the world does that mean?" trust me, you're not alone. Honestly...
The Sommelier Life Most Wine Lovers Never See w/ Mia Martensson (Part 2)
Ep 163What does it take to build a world-class wine program on a remote Caribbean island?In part two of this conversation with sommelier Mia Martensson, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how she transformed a resort wi...
How Saying Yes Built a Global Wine Career w/ Mia Martensson (Part 1)
Ep 162What if the biggest opportunities in your life come from simply saying yes?In this episode, I’m sitting down with sommelier Mia Martensson, whose impressive wine career has taken her from a teenager working in hospita...
Mythbusters: Decanting Isn't Just for Fancy Wine
Ep 161Think decanting is only for expensive red wine? You might be missing out on getting more from wines you already own.Most wine drinkers associate decanters with fancy restaurants, aged Bordeaux, and special occasions. ...
Mythbusters: Does Wine Really Get Better With Age?
Ep 160You’ve probably assumed wine always gets better with age…but not all wine is meant to sit for years.Aged wine sounds fancy, right? The older the bottle, the better it must be. Right?Nope. Sure, some wines are m...
Michigan Wine: Stranger Wine Co's Minimal Intervention Wine (Part 2)
Ep 159The region matters. The grape matters. But how the wine is made is what changes everything.There’s a level of intention happening behind the scenes that most people never see. In this episode with Maxx and Sidney from...
Why Michigan Wine Is Gaining Momentum w/ Stranger Wine Co (Part 1)
Ep 158Michigan wine has been underestimated for years, but that’s starting to change.For a long time, Michigan wine has been known for sweeter styles and honestly, a lot of people wrote it off because of that. But what’s ha...
Mythbusters: Is Red Wine Healthy?
Ep 157You’ve probably heard that a glass of red wine is “good for you” but how much of that is actually true?The idea that red wine is “healthy” has been around for decades: from the French paradox, to antioxidants and long...
Mythbusters: Are Blended Wines Inferior?
Ep 156If you’ve ever assumed that a bottle labeled “red blend” or “white blend” must be lower quality than a single varietal wine, you’re not alone. But that belief leaves out a huge part of how great wine is actually made....
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...