The Unsophisticated Palate

We learn about why tequila is amazing and so much more than whatever you may have experienced when you were young this week and Jen joins us for our final episode. So pour yourself a glass, hold it high, and enjoy as we say adios and thank you for joining us on this amazing journey. Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

This week Ian is back as we tackle more of the popular drinks and cocktails covering fun facts, history, and tips for making them delicious! We also talk about garnishes - like can you eat them? - and learn about bitters, that most famous of cocktail seasonings that gets so little attention. Lots packed into this week so pour yourself a glass, get comfortable, and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Learn about how prohibition in America completely changed the way we drink today as Marc is joined by Michael from Oak Tree Winery to discuss the interesting history, fun facts, and how it reshaped everything from what we drink to how we drink. Pour yourself a glass, be grateful that you can, and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

If you're just setting up your home bar or if you want to improve upon what you have then we've got answers for you! As always, pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Terroir gets thrown around a lot in the wine world, and increasingly more with beers and spirits. So what is this mysterious thing and why does it matter? Marc is joined by Aver Family Vineyards to learn all about it so next time you'll know. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

This week Jen and Katie are back to talk all about sangria, including as always fun facts, tips and tricks, and the best ways to prepare and enjoy it. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

This week we answer all the most commonly asked questions and bust a few myths as we talk all about beer with Lisa from Heater Allen Brewing. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

If you're looking for fun facts, tips and tricks, history, and recipes for some of the most popular cocktails then you've found the right podcast! Marc is joined by Ian as we drink and learn all about some favorite cocktails so pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Andy is back to sit down, drink beer, and talk about all things wine, beer, and spirits! Our conversation goes all over the place and includes a home brewing challenge! So pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

You are likely enjoying several Rhine varietals and not knowing it so this week we are joined by Aver Family Vineyards to learn what they are and why you should be drinking more of them. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

This week we discuss Digestifs and why they are a great idea and lots of fun as Marc is joined by Jen and Katie to talk recipes, fun facts, health benefits, and more. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

This week we talk all about Apertifs as Marc is joined by Jen and Katie. We share laughs, stories, fun facts, recipes, history, and so much more so pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

This week we learn all about Michigan Whiskey, which is something you will definitely want to try! Learn about why along with fun facts and cocktail recipes as Marc is joined by Ann Arbor Distilling to talk all about it. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Should virtual wine tasting still be a thing? This week is an Oak Tree Winery throw-back but also a great reminder that you should probably keep this in your entertainment playbook! Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

What's the deal with barrel tasting? This week La Vie Dasante join to help us learn the tips, trick, and fun facts about barrel tasting and why you should give it a try. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Rose is almost the perfect wine, great for sitting by the pool on a hot day, pairs with almost everything, and it's delicious! This week Vickey is back as we learn all things Rose so pour yourself a glass of pink and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

If you're like us then you love a chilled glass of chardonnay in the summertime, so join us this week as we learn all about the grape, the many different ways chardonnay is made, and how to best enjoy it with Lightpost Winery. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

There's a lot of different wineries out there, so what is the difference and why does it matter? Learn more about wine and the wineries you want to visit this week. Pour yourself a glass, listen, and learn. Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

We're back this week to wrap up the drinking games with more fun, facts, history, and games to play! Pour yourself a glass and play along! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Join Marc and Jen this week as we explore and play drinking games! From history to rules to fun facts we have it all! Pour yourself a glass and play along! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Have you ever thought about starting your own winery? Or just wondered what it takes to make it happen? Marc is joined by Vickey at P&V Winery to learn all about their journey. If nothing else you will get a whole new appreciation for your local winery so as always, pour yourself a glass, listen, and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Andrew is back and joins Marc to talk all about Mimosas! Lots of fun facts, tips, and recipes this week so pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

If you're like Marc, you're not sure what what liqueurs and schnapps are, other than a very few cocktails or drinking them straight as a teenager. Fortunately Ann Arbor Distillery joins us this week to explain what they are, and how to best enjoy them, including as always some fun facts and great cocktails to try. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Let's talk about cider! From what it is, how it's made, the right apples for the job, to the fun facts Blom Meadworks fills Marc in. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Cabernet Franc has long been in the background as a grape varietal used for blending, but it is now often standing on its own as a great wine to drink. Learn all about its history, its taste profile, why it works so well in blends, and why you should drink it on its own as Marc is joined by Thumbprint Cellars. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Join us to talk about all things rum! What is it? How is it made? What is the history? The difference between regular, gold, spiced, and more? Want fun facts? Great cocktails recipes? Marc is joined by Kuleana Rum Shack to give it all to yo, so pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Join us to talk about all things rum! What is it? How is it made? What is the history? The difference between regular, gold, spiced, and more? Want fun facts? Great cocktails recipes? Marc is joined by Kuleana Rum Shack to give it all to yo, so pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

What can a wine app do for me? Which might be the best to use? And are they really worth it? Join us this week as Marc is joined by Oak Tree Winery to take a deep dive into all those apps so you don't have to! Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

What is absinthe, how do you pronounce it, and how do you drink it? Oh, and want some tasty cocktail recipes too? Then join us this week as Ann Arbor Distillery gives us all the fun facts. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

People often talk about how to taste wine and spirits, but is there a right way to taste beer? This week Marc is joined by Lisa from Heater Allen Brewing to learn all about how to properly taste and judge a beer. Pour yourself a pint and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Pairing wine with cheese is fun, and definitely changes the flavors. This week Thumbprint Cellars joins us to discuss how they choose their pairings this week, and we have a lot of fun tasting our way through. Pour yourself a glass, grab some cheeses, and come along! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

If you're like Marc you've heard a lot about Bordeaux varietals, but what does that mean? And how does it affect flavors? Soda Rock Winery joins us this week to learn all about these unique varietals that you've likely enjoyed many times and not even known. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy. Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Sure you get discounts during Happy Hour at your local restruant or bar, but have you ever wondered about where it came from? Or who does it best? Well this week we've got answers so pour yourself a drink and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Sometimes it's nice to just sit down with a fellow enthusiast and talk. No specific topics or goals, just a good conversation over good beer. Listen in as we are joined by Andy this week and we delve into a wide range of interesting topics. Pour yourself a drink and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Sometimes it's nice to just sit down with a fellow enthusiast and talk. No specific topics or goals, just a good conversation over good beer. Listen in as we are joined by Andy this week and we delve into a wide range of interesting topics. Pour yourself a drink and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Ever wonder what hops and malts are, and why they matter in your beer? Well we did so we were excited to be joined by Lisa from Heater Allen Brewing where we learned a lot! So pour yourself a pint and learn more about what's in your mug! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

This time we went all the way to Scotland and were joined by Edinburgh Gin learn all about the botanicals in gin, including what they are, how they are chosen and how they affect the flavor. We got a lot of fun facts and even learned the best way to mix a gin and tonic. So pour yourself a drink and learn more about what's in your glass! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

This week we are joined by Mark to talk about how Charcuterie and how to set it up to best compliment your drinks when entertaining. As always, pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

If you're like us, you know little about mead aside from your local renaissance fair. That's why this week we were joined by Blom Meadworks to learn about all things mead. Pour yourself a drink and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

This week we learn all bout Gin, including some fun cocktails, with Freeland Spirits! So pour yourself a glass and learn about what's in your glass! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Part two of Marc and Dan discussing how to make wine at home, so pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Ever thought about making your own wine at home? This week Marc sits down to talk with Dan who has won awards doing just that! Lots of great info even if you're not up to taking on the task yourself. So as always, pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Part 2 this week as Marc and Andrew continue their conversation and stories around party etiquette. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Don't go to that Holiday party without listening to advice from Marc and Andrew as we cover all the do's and don'ts along with our personal stories good and bad. Part 1 this week, tune in next week for part 2. Pour yourself a drink and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Join Marc and Andrew this week as we talk tips and tricks for successfully cooking with beer! It can be delicious when done right and really bad when done wrong, so listen to avoid those mistakes. Pour yourself a pint and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

This week Marc is joined by Dawn who is early on her journey into discovering what wines she likes. While it may be somewhat the blind leading the blind, we do learn to taste the differences between wines and find one she enjoys with lots of tips and tricks learned along the way. So pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Join Marc and Papapietro Perry Winery on a journey as we compare young wines with aged versions and learn all about how aging changes the look and taste of wine, then impress your friends at your next wine tasting or dinner. Pour yourself a glass then listen and subscribe to learn more about what's in your glass! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

This week is a facinating journey into how wines age and how you can identify it. Marc is joined by Papapietro Perry Winery as they go through a tasting of wines of various ages. This is a great learning experience so pour yourself a glass, listen, and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

This week Marc is joined by Andrew as they discuss their journeys and experiences with alcohol. We also discuss the social norms and how even some birds and animals enjoy a drink. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

What is your relationship with alcohol and how did you get there? We each have our own journey and this week Marc is joined by Andrew to discuss their personal journeys, some fun facts, social norms, and a lot more. Pour yourself a glass, drink responsibly, and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis

Ever think about home brewing your own beer? Or been offered one by a friend? Well this week Marc is joined by Jennifer and Spencer to discuss the process, fun facts, and their journey into the home brewing universe. Pour yourself a glass, listen, and enjoy! Cheers! Marc Website: www.theunsophisticatedpalate.com Music: Happy Clappy by John Bartmann Artwork: Marlon Kalis