The Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine
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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The Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine
Ep 62 Tips for Navigating Small Wine Shops with Desirae Ballard (Part 2)
When you walk into a wine shop do you immediately feel intimidated about the selection of wines?
Is wine more expensive at a small wine shop?
What if you can’t find something in your budget?
According to today’s guest, Desirae Ballard, if the small wine shop is doing their job right then you will absolutely find something within your budget!
And the best part is that with a small wine shop you will be able to get recommendations tailored to exactly what you are looking for!
In today's episode, Desirae is dispelling the misconceptions about small wine shops being too expensive, why you will see a slight price difference between a small wine shop and a big box store like Costco, and how she matches the right wine to a customer.
After this episode you will be excited to visit your local small wine shop!
And if you missed last week's episode go back and listen to Episode 61! It was Part 1 with Desirae where she talks about how she became the owner of the Grape Choice in Kirkland, WA, how she kept it alive during the pandemic, and how she chooses which wines to sell in her shop.
Connect with Desirae
Website: http://www.thegrapechoice.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegrapechoice
Instagram: @thegrapechoice
Episode Highlights:
- Dispelling misconceptions about small wine shops being expensive
- Pricing difference of wine at small wine shops compared to grocery stores
- Benefits of shopping at small wine shops
- How Desirae matches the right wine to the right customer
- Advice on how to communicate your wine preferences to a shop owner
What did you think of the episode? Text me!
Don't Forget to Download my Free Wine Tasting Guide! - https://www.corkandfizz.com/free-wine-tasting-guide
Have you Joined the Cork Crew?!
The Cork Crew Tasting Club is a community of people that enjoy drinking and learning about wine. It's like a book club...but with wine! Each month I’ll select two styles of wine for us to focus on. We’ll then have a virtual tasting party to explore those wines along with a community event to learn from professionals in the wine community.
Click the link below to get a FREE pass to attend a Cork Crew event of your choosing!
https://www.corkandfizz.com/freeclasspass
Connect with me:
Cork and Fizz - https://www.corkandfizz.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandfizz/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/corkandfizz/
Email - hailey@corkandfizz.com
