The Real Wine Show

Outward Wines is one of the most thrilling, "new wave" wineries to emerge from California's Central Coast, with a style that's focused on energetic, fun-to-drink wines, while still delivering the unique expressions of site specificity. The simultaneous ease and seriousness that define Ryan and Natalie are also reflected in their wines. Maybe it's more like a sense of confidence derived from competence; for example, their Chenin Blanc doesn't scream Chenin Blanc, but then at once, it is precisely Chenin. There is reward in paying attention to Outward wines beyond that first, pleasureful sip, and spending a few minutes listening here to Natalie and Ryan is similarly rewarding. Enjoy, and thank you for listening!

Here's one for the heads! We gathered three brilliant wine professionals-- retail, wholesale, authors, YouTubers, wine judges...their combined CV is impressive!-- and they brought their A-game, engaging the show challenges with gusto and humor, and delivering thoughtful, incisive commentary on a wide range of wine topics, from the pitfalls of blind tasting, the revolutionary importance of putting the consumer perspective first, and how an Alsatian wine can be like a sunburned Scottish hippie at a Phish show! Jump in; you'll find this episode geeky yet entertaining, thought provoking, and at times, you'll laugh out loud, too. Promise!Don't forget to follow @therealwineshow on Instagram for even more content!

Although this episode of 10 Minutes, 10 Questions went a few minutes over time, it actually feels shorter than normal, because Constantin Richter has much of interest to say! Wonderfully opinionated but also superbly rational, it's perhaps no wonder that he seems untroubled being the 10th generation of his family's winemaking legacy at Max Ferdinand Richter winery in Mülheim, in the very heart of Germany's iconic Mosel valley. He's calculated yet gracious with his ideas on politics, winemaking, and the future, so he transmits a very welcome sense of assurance that Max Ferd. Richter wines will continue to be paragons of riesling excellence despite these days of economic and political turmoil. Set aside 15 minutes, and enjoy 10 questions for Constantin Richter!

Welcome to a rather unconventional episode of TRWS, but one that will delight nonetheless, as our panelists are all foodies, chefs, entrepreneurs and philosophers! We cut a couple of regular show segments, and indulged instead discussion about the the trouble with "fusion cuisine," how S. Korea has 6x the seasonality we have here in Michigan, and the Arab origins of Mexican tacos! Chef Christine Lau (formerly of Kimika NYC) was in from New York, Chef Ji Hye Kim is the creative fire behind Ann Arbor's Miss Kim restaurant, and Carlos Parisi is from Detroit, where, besides being the owner of Aunt Nee's tortilla chips and salsas, he's involved in a variety of projects and pop-ups; you may have seen him on IG lavishing fresh-shaved truffle on coney dogs! It's a terrific episode that will appeal to anyone concerned with matters of taste, food quality, responsibility and creativity. Join us!

With the astuteness of Adm. Akbar, this crew sussed our traps and even declared that the goal of TRWS was to deceive! The audacity...am I right?! Everyone knows the purpose of the podcast is to create community in the most entertaining way we can. To that end, we think you'll enjoy this episode bringing together two wine importers (Kristen and Jon) and one savvy consumer (Steve), and which features the bonus stylings of guest co-host Chris Hunter. The conversation got a little raucous at times, but it's solidly entertaining and covers topics from wine trinkets, to how pinot nero is wildly underrated, to how stuffing girls in her trunk landed Kristen a job. Good listening, and here in time for that trip to Grandma's house for Easter. Enjoy!

On matters including the so-called "Sijourney" Weaver, the Alsatian hotness of Jintaro Yura, and the mystical depths of Georgian amber wine, Episode 3 delivers with extreme "listen-ability" and interest. It's a great, comfortable conversation showcasing both experience and the unique zeitgeist of the Detroit wine scene. If you can appreciate what King Books is and represents, you'll love this episode! The panel features veteran guests Chris Hunter of VinoVolo DTW, and Catherine Kurth of Woodberry Wines, and the man behind the deep-diving Detroit wine scene Instagram account VinoInDetroit, Jarett Coy. We've got a full hour on tap for you, so set your course and enjoy our in-flight entertainment!

Despite Chaad's efforts to reign in the ruckus, co-host Kristie Brablec incites a vigorous and opinionated discussion with this diverse panel of wine enthusiasts with plenty to say about matters such as the silliness of "Tip Of The Mitt" as an appellation name, how you can taste the woman in the wine, and what to wear in a bathtub full of Comte. It's a fun, wide ranging conversation with Jenna Belevender, a pro photog, Lars Makie, a music supervisor in advertising, and Megan Turriff, owner of wine and beer wholesaler M4 Distributing. Join us for the fun!

A wine consumer, a chef, and a wine wholesaler walk into a studio... That's how Chaad Thomas is kicking off the spring season with new co-host Kristie Brablec, and the punchline works! None of them believed the story about Miley Cyrus' Montana winery, they're all drinking more white wine than red, and they agree that Belondrade y Lurton Verdejo from Spain's Rueda is a thought-provoking, alluring white that evokes naked beach sessions with '70s era Neil Young. And can you believe there's more...just as there is every episode of TRWS! Click "play" and enjoy a fun, irreverent, and wide-ranging conversation about wine and life!

Special Episode! Join us as we explore behind the scenes in the wine biz, speaking with winery owners Laetitia and Rodolphe of Fond Cypres in Corbieres, France, and the ladies of their USA importer, Super Glou. The relationship between producer and importer can often be merely transactional, but when based on honesty, friendship, and sincere partnership, great things can happen, particularly for consumers. We learn that travel has helped Fond Cypres make better wines, and that the fat cat munching on a baguette, icon of their popular Fond Cypres x Super Glou label, Lamont, is actually not French at all! All that and more in this special episode of The Real Wine Show!

Super Glou is a wine importing company founded by Jennifer Green, and in less than a decade, she's put together a truly impressive portfolio of natural wine producers. We sat down with her during a USA tour with the owners of Fond Cypres from Corbieres, France, looking to get a little insight into the woman behind Super Glou and its success. Jennifer is sharp, obviously, and she's also thoughtful, so it was a pleasure to speak with her and we hope you enjoy the conversation!Check out the wines at www.superglou.com

Join our conversation with Nuria Garrote I Esteve and Sean Sutton of Ferndale, MI, based wine importer VinoVi & Co., as we discuss their signature, annual event, Catalan Wine Week taking place this upcoming April. It's a really a full month of Spanish cultural activities built around the holiday of the patron saint of Catalunya, Sant Jordi (i.e. Saint George) and is a celebration of love, culture (read: wine!), roses, and books!Enjoy the conversation, and get details of the upcoming Catalan Wine Week events at www.vinovico.com.

Francesca, along with her husband Danilo and her brother Andrea, are now at the helm of their historic, family estate in Montalcino, Tenuta di Sesta. As one of the first, twelve wineries to make Brunello di Montalcino, there is a sense of gravity or seriousness in Francesca's wines, which pay more than a nod to tradition while also offering a distinctly modern sense of approachability and finesse. Similarly, Francesca herself is gracious and charming, and totally without pretense, so she can take our sometimes inconsequential questions and imbue them with real meaning, making this 10 Minutes 10 Questions a real joy to listen to. Thanks for joining us!

On celebrity wines, King Dons, and the nature of knowledge itself, this panel covered a wide swath of topics, revealing-- most shockingly-- that one of these women didn't know that Martha and Snoop were besties! This episode also saw a perfect call performance during the Wineshop Brainfart segment-- a first!-- and some terrific sussing of the blind tasting. It was to be expected, perhaps; Lena comes to us from the wine worlds of The Royce and Marrow in Detroit, and Abby runs the wine program at Detroit standout restaurant, Freya. Regular listeners will be familiar with the founder of Little Guy Wines, Elisa Weber, who makes sure Michigan's best get the best wines available. Enjoy listening, and thank you!

Chaad is dead. Long live Chaad. After a devastating failure to record what should have been the actual S4E5, Chaad rallied and friends stepped up to constitute a new panel, which we proudly present here for your listening pleasure. Bobby Frank is longtime Ann Arbor area wine enthusiast with an incredibly deep and educated wine history. Jake handles East Lansing and mid-MI sales for Eagle Eye (and the man who coined the term Slate for areas around Flint). Kristen is the founder of Carpe Vinum wine distributing and Lighthouse Imports. As a bonus, this crew delves into the shocking details and disturbing ethics of Phrenology Somms. :)

In this episode, we're treated to an inside look at how three, Court of Master Sommeliers certified wine professionals think about the current scene. KariAnn both teaches wine at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan and runs the wine program at the acclaimed Oak & Reel restaurant in Detroit. Mick Descamps has restaurant chops, too, but currently runs the wine department at Red Wagon Shoppe in Rochester, MI, where he combines his years of wine experience in restaurants, wholesale, and retail to make RWS one of the few premier wine shops in the state. Commanding the Highlands restaurant atop Detroit's iconic RenCen building, Kevin Williams is literally the highest profile sommelier in Michigan, serving up 360º views of the city from 72 stories up to go with his great wine selections. Highly driven and deeply committed, these three present a very interesting take on the state of the wine industry today. Tune in and enjoy!

Join Chaad and Matt as they chat with this diverse and savvy panel of guests representing the three main corners of the MI wine scene.Jamel Favorite is the Marketing Manager (and so much more!) at Modales Winery out in Fennville and makes his home in Grand Rapids. He co-hosts the Music In The Bottle podcast.Caroline Lamb is a Detroit based marketing specialist with wine distributor AHD Vinters and is also a podcaster, co-hosting the Business Of Drinks podcast.Tim Tebeau comes downstate from Petoskey, where he's the midwest sales manager for packaging supplier Saxco, a major international supplier of wine bottles.Witty and charming, these folks made for a great show which we hope you enjoy listening to as much as we enjoyed making it!

Resting up after the Thanksgiving indulgence? Making the trip back home? Whatever it is, you'll probably enjoy it more if you're listening to this trio of savvy, SE MI wine biz luminaries with their thoughtfully piloted discussions laced with both humor and gravitas. Maria owns SimplyWine in Northville; Taylor is beverage director at the upcoming Echelon restaurant in Ann Arbor; Kat is in wholesale wine sales with Decanter & Coupe. Maybe it's their complementary experiences, but we tend to think the magic is that thoughtful people are just really interesting!Dial this one up on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and enjoy the discussion!

We're kicking off Season 4 with three former wine directors of Paesano restaurant in Ann Arbor, one of the city's most long-lived restaurants and one of precious few to offer sommelier service, which it did for roughly 24 years. Justin King is currently in sales with Woodberry wine distributing, Alan Collins is an amateur winemaker and grape grower, and Kenny Frost works at Michigan winery Aeronautique. We're delighted to bring this unique panel together, honoring Paesano founders Michael and Bridget Roddy's vision and commitment to Italian fine wine. Enjoy the show!

Brent Mayeaux is Stagiaire Wine, a young, super-cool brand kicking out impressive, zero-zero wines from their digs out on Treasure Island, in the middle of the San Francisco Bay. Farming and pulling fruit from Santa Cruz Mountains, Marin and a bit from Mendocino, Brent's wines are definitely New California style, but distinguished by the patience he applies to the winemaking, giving the wines plenty of time to settle and mature, giving them a sense of completeness and elegance which sets Stagiaire apart from the bunch. Brent is cool, down-to-Earth, smart and thoughtful...definitely someone you'll enjoy meeting, so click Play and enjoy the interview!

Anne-Charlotte is the charming and talented owner/winemaker of Chateauneuf-du-Pape winery, Font du Loup. Distinguished both for being the only estate other than Chateau Rayas sited on sandy soils (although different) and for the fresh, vibrant quality of its. wines, Font du Loup is worth seeking out. Anne-Charlotte is also worth listening to, as she's funny, frank, humble, and passionate, in those ways in which only the best winemakers are. We ran over time by 2 minutes, but we went with it, as we're confident no one will be disappointed to hear what Anne-Charlotte has to say!

Come hang out with the superior Adam Mahler, the one-man show who is Ampelography, a wine sales and marketing company committed to supporting authentic wines from real people. Big-hearted, right-thinking, and gracious, in his work Adam focuses on education and the stories behind the wines, making him a powerful ally in the distribution chain. Recorded in the midst of the raucous TRWS Season 4 kick-off afterparty, please forgive the rowdy background noise. It's a triumph of technology that the discussion is clear and listenable! Enjoy!

We had the great privilege to sit down with acclaimed Spanish winemaker Pepe Raventos, who continues a 500 year family legacy in wine as head of the Raventos I Blanc winery in Saint Sadurni d'Anoia in the Penedes region. Pepe is a man of tremendous and compelling passion for his work and craft, of abiding respect for both human tradition and the natural world, and who holds sincere and deep concern for well-being. If you're thinking he sounds like a philosopher, we agree, and if you think it sounds like we enjoyed our conversation, you're right again! We ran a couple of minutes over time, but tuck in for a listen...you'll understand and forgive us!

If you don't know Mary Taylor, get to know her; this dynamic American importer has what is probably the most unique philosophy in the business, focusing as she does on typically styled, accessible, terroir wines from European appellations. Carve out 10 minutes for this one...you don't want to miss it!

We close out Season 3 with seasoned, TRWS veterans Chris Hunter from Vino Volo DTW and Diego Aliste, who is now heading up Stadt Garden Detroit as well as opening a new wine retail project in Troy's Somerset Collection mall called Lutine. Rounding out the panel is Travis Reeves, the master behind Plum Markets' online wine sales apparatus.

We got three winemakers on the panel here, so while this is just as fun to listen to as any other episode, hardcore heads and those who like to get geeky with it might find a little more to love in this one!

Come meet Elizma Visser, the winemaker at Olifantsberg winery in South Africa's Breedekloof valley. She's making “new wave” wines— fresher, more elegant and balanced— and specializing in Rhone varieties. Energetic and passionate, we believe she's a rising star, and were stoked to have her in the studio!

In this episode, Kat and Caherine, both on the wholesale side, bring their wide ranging experience to TRWS and create a funny and charming show that's a delight to listen to! Catherine backs up her current sales role at Woodberry Wines with leading wine roles at some of Detroit's best and most innovative restaurants of the past 20 years, while Kat, currently with Decanter & Coupe distributing, has done it all, from winery to wholesale to retail to wine bar. We're down one panelist from normal, but these two brought their A game and we all had a blast!

Listen in to our chat with Alexander, the owner and winemaker at his family estate in Germany's Pfalz region. He's a natural winemaker, running the estate biodynamically, and the vibrance you'll find in his wines comes through here with his irrepressibly enthusiastic energy! Check it out!

Another great, broad-ranging conversation with Kristie Brablec of Zingerman's Food Tours and Ground Control Wines, Dan Reinisch of Lutine wine shop (soon to open in the Somerset mall in Troy, MI), and Elisa Weber, founder of wholesale wine company Little Guy Wine. Join us!

Come hang out and enjoy the discussion with Detroit wine professionals Liz Martinez from the Apparatus Room at Detroit Foundation Hotel, Joseph Allerton who is in wholesale distribution with Veritas Imports, and Remy Lutfy, owner of acclaimed restaurant Vertical Detroit.

We sit down for a 10x10 interview episode with Georgian wine importer Noel Brockett of Georgian Wine House. Although GWH is based in Washington D.C., Noel lives in the Guria region of western Georgia, and we sat down during a multi-state tour he was making in the US during June of 2024.

Spend 10 minutes getting to know Nick Apone, founder and owner of Old Woodward Cellar, the magnificent wine retail shop in Birmingham, Michigan.

We close out Season 2 with a great set of panelists: Cody Formisano (York), Jake Molle (Eagle Eye), and Karl Brink (Vine & Brew) all brought great insights and loads of humor! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message

Panelists Karl Brink (of Vine & Brew) and Kristen Pennington (of Carpe Vinum) put on a fantastically hilarious show as they tackle the challenges laid out by Matt and Chaad. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message

After her appearance on the panel of S2 E3, Dixboro Project sommelier/Wine Director Taylor Johnson took to the mic again to lead a special discussion with panelists Marshall Wehr, Dave Landrum, and Cody Formisano about how the Court of Master Sommeliers might adapt to the rise of new grape varieties in classic wine regions, and to the new flavor profiles which they might bring. It's an outtake from the recording of S2 E4. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message

NEW FEATURE! We have all the good stuff of our usual format, but in his episode, we introduce our first call-in guest, Anthony Taylor, who takes time away from sunny, warm, southern France to talk to us from Gabrielle Meffre winery in Gigondas. Our studio panelists are Marshall Wehr (Plum Market), Dave Landrum (2 James' Distilling) and Cody Formisano (York) makes an encore appearance. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message

In this episode: Chaad hosts solo, and the discussion gets a little deep with a power-hitting duo of women, Nuria Garrote i Esteve of VinoVi imports, and Taylor Schmidt-Johnson of the Dixboro Project. Poor Ben Tselis-Jackson…he didn't stand a chance, despite the advantage of being a returning panelist! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message

In this episode of 10x10, we talk with Field Recordings winery owner and winemaker Andrew Jones. On tour here in Michigan from California, Chaad pulled him away from a public tasting at York to spend 10 minutes on the mic with RWS listeners. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message

We're back with another lively, engaging, and very funny show featuring panelists Kristie Brablec (Zingerman's Food Tours), Adam Mahler (Ampelography) and Jay Friend (Withington's). As usual, the discussion is wide ranging and insightful, so press play and join the fun! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message

Join Sal Sciarrino of Decanter & Coupe Imports, Diego Aliste who is Wine Director at Frame, and T. Edwards Wine & Spirits national guy, Jimmy Bates for more wide-ranging, fun and insightful discussions about wine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message

Scion of Michigan's pioneering family of fine wine, Sean O'Keefe is the winemaker at another pioneering Michigan winery, Mari Vineyards, where proper underground cellars, hoop houses, and unique cooperage allow Sean to make world class wines right here on the Old Mission peninsula. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message

The Real Wine Show's “10 minutes, 10 questions” is a quick, fun, and intimate interview segment where we get to know a bit about some of the most fascinating people in the world of wine by asking them questions on a wide range of topics! In this episode, RWS co-host Chaad Thomas interviews Anne Trimbach of the iconic Alsace winery, Trimbach, at The Royce wine bar in downtown Detroit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message

The Real Wine Show is a fun and irreverant take on a wine trivia game show that's all about the amazing and fascinating people who share the world of wine! Each episode has two segments: the first is a wine news challenge, where the panelists have to decide whether the hosts' news stories are true or false, and the second segment is an emotive blind tasting, where instead of using the typical descriptors (e.g. blackberry, oak, leather), the panelists are asked to talk about the wine based on how it makes them feel, or if the wine were a person, what kind of person would it be. In this episode, joining your hosts Matt Kuhr and Chaad Thomas are: Eric Arsenault, founder of iMenuTech and creator of MenuVative electronic wine lists for restaurants and PairPro app for consumers. Leona Naiki, local wine enthusiast who trained at Paris' Cordon Bleu, as a cheesemonger on the east coast, and worked in the wine department at Ann Arbor's York wine bar and retail shop . Emma Mathis, of Everyday Wines retail shop in Ann Arbor's Kerrytown and who did a stint at the now defunct but legendary Ann Arbor restaurant, Logan, where she trained in wine with the inimitable Kevin Hobart. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message

The Real Wine Show is a fun and irreverant take on a wine trivia game show that's all about the amazing and fascinating people who share the world of wine! Each episode has two segments: the first is a wine news challenge, where the panelists have to decide whether the hosts' news stories are true or false, and the second segment is an emotive blind tasting, where instead of using the typical descriptors (e.g. blackberry, oak, leather), the panelists are asked to talk about the wine based on how it makes them feel, or if the wine were a person, what kind of person would it be. In this episode, joining your hosts Matt Kuhr and Chaad Thomas are: Eric Arsenault, founder of iMenuTech and creator of MenuVative electronic wine lists for restaurants and PairPro app for consumers. Chris Hunter of the outstanding VinoVolo wine bar in Detroit Metropolitan Airport and co-founder of Unbiased Vine Kinship, an event-driven organization bringing together wine and music as a fundraising effort for local youth organizations. Allison Anastasio, chef-owner of The Newton of Ypsilanti, a historic B&B and event space with a one-of-a-kind, 17th century pub transplanted from New England and installed in the basement of the manor! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message

The Real Wine Show is a fun and irreverant take on a wine trivia game show that's all about the amazing and fascinating people who share the world of wine! Each episode has two segments: the first is a wine news challenge, where the panelists have to decide whether the hosts' news stories are true or false, and the second segment is an emotive blind tasting, where instead of using the typical descriptors (e.g. blackberry, oak, leather), the panelists are asked to talk about the wine based on how it makes them feel, or if the wine were a person, what kind of person would it be. In this episode, joining your hosts Matt Kuhr and Chaad Thomas are: Justin King, wine director at Ann Arbor's Paesano Restaurant. Filippo Pistone, founder of Bacchanal Wine Imports in New York city. Bobby Frank, a veteran wine hobbyist here in Ann Arbor with an exceptional range of experience, which includes solo walking tours through many of France's most distinguished wine regions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message

The Real Wine Show is a fun and irreverant take on a wine trivia game show that's all about the amazing and fascinating people who share the world of wine! Each episode has two segments: the first is a wine news challenge, where the panelists have to decide whether the hosts' news stories are true or false, and the second segment is an emotive blind tasting, where instead of using the typical descriptors (e.g. blackberry, oak, leather), the panelists are asked to talk about the wine based on how it makes them feel, or if the wine were a person, what kind of person would it be. In this episode, joining your hosts Matt Kuhr and Chaad Thomas are: Kristie Brablec, owner of Zingerman's Food Tours and of Ground Control Wine retail shop here in Ann Arbor. Chris Hunter, who runs the Detroit airport VinoVolo wine bar. Elisa Weber, founder of Little Guy Wine Company wine wholesale distributor. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message

The Real Wine Show is a fun and irreverant take on a wine trivia game show that's all about the amazing and fascinating people who share the world of wine! Each episode has two segments: the first is a wine news challenge, where the panelists have to decide whether the hosts' news stories are true or false, and the second segment is an emotive blind tasting, where instead of using the typical descriptors (e.g. blackberry, oak, leather), the panelists are asked to talk about the wine based on how it makes them feel, or if the wine were a person, what kind of person would it be. In this episode, joining your hosts Matt Kuhr and Chaad Thomas are: Omy Bougazia, wine director of acclaimed, top Detroit restaurant Ladder 4. Jared Gild, who runs the Teutonic-themed Stadtgarden wine bar in downtown Detroit. Jason Berthold, executive chef at Travis Pointe Country Club in Saline, MI and former California winemaker. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message

The Real Wine Show is a fun and irreverant take on a wine trivia game show that's all about the amazing and fascinating people who share the world of wine! Each episode has two segments: the first is a wine news challenge, where the panelists have to decide whether the hosts' news stories are true or false, and the second segment is an emotive blind tasting, where instead of using the typical descriptors (e.g. blackberry, oak, leather), the panelists are asked to talk about the wine based on how it makes them feel, or if the wine were a person, what kind of person would it be. In this episode, joining your hosts Matt Kuhr and Chaad Thomas are: Jared Gild, who runs Detroit's Teutonic-themed wine bar Stadtgarten. Kristen Pennington, owner of wholesale wine distributor Carpe Vinum. Ben Tselis-Jackson, of iconic East Lansing wine retail shop Vine & Brew. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realwineshow/message