Twin Cities Wine Podcast

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An independent podcast dedicated to the awesome wine scene in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA! We meet the key sommeliers, retailers, importers, and fascinating consumers while giving you the insider info on the coolest wines around. Brough to you by Jason Kallsen, who founded Twin Cities Wine Education in 1998 with the simple (but accurate) motto: sip, learn, repeat.

Jason Kallsen at Twin Cities Wine Education


    • Dec 8, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES

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    Where to buy your wine in the Twin Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020


    It’s one of the most important things to understand for the wine drinker: where you buy your wine from matters. Local and independent shops actually TASTE what is available from the wholesalers, unlike the national chains that order via spreadsheet. Here is Jason’s list of his favorite wine shops in town.

    Where to buy your wine in the Twin Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 17:21


    It's one of the most important things to understand for the wine drinker: where you buy your wine from matters. Local and independent shops actually TASTE what is available from the wholesalers, unlike the national chains that order via spreadsheet. Here is Jason's list of his favorite wine shops in town.

    Beaujolais Nouveau in 2020: the one to find!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020


    We’re releasing this episode on Beaujolais Nouveau day, one week ahead of Thanksgiving, and for the first time in years, I’m suggesting you buy a bottle. Not just any bottle, but ONE particular producer that I discuss in the show. Learn more about that wine at https://twincitieswine.com/nouveau2020

    Beaujolais Nouveau in 2020: the one to find!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 10:37


    We're releasing this episode on Beaujolais Nouveau day, one week ahead of Thanksgiving, and for the first time in years, I'm suggesting you buy a bottle. Not just any bottle, but ONE particular producer that I discuss in the show. Learn more about that wine at https://twincitieswine.com/nouveau2020

    John Garland: Twin Cities wine, beer, and food journalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020


    A special interview with independent journalist and editor John Garland, who was a senior editor at The Growler magazine for years until its folding in August 2020. Our conversation ranges from the local beer scene to wine journalism and everything in-between. Learn more about John at johngarlandwrites.com. This episode is brought to you by The Wine Workshop. Learn more at thewineworkshop.net.

    John Garland: Twin Cities wine, beer, and food journalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 50:35


    A special interview with independent journalist and editor John Garland, who was a senior editor at The Growler magazine for years until its folding in August 2020. Our conversation ranges from the local beer scene to wine journalism and everything in-between. Learn more about John at johngarlandwrites.com. This episode is brought to you by The Wine Workshop. Learn more at thewineworkshop.net.

    Organizing your wine collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020


    A wine cellar doesn’t have to be confusing or disorganized. Here are four simple categories to organize your wines into, plus a bonus hint that you’ll appreciate years down the road.

    Organizing your wine collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 13:22


    A wine cellar doesn't have to be confusing or disorganized. Here are four simple categories to organize your wines into, plus a bonus hint that you'll appreciate years down the road.

    Thanksgiving: Six tips for 2020 wines

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020


    Sommelier Jason Kallsen of Twin Cities Wine Education brings six suggestions geared toward this different-than-ever-before holiday season, including some general ideas on wine and Thanksgiving pairing, shopping advice, and the one food to avoid if you want to enjoy your wine.

    Thanksgiving: Six tips for 2020 wines

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 8:56


    Sommelier Jason Kallsen of Twin Cities Wine Education brings six suggestions geared toward this different-than-ever-before holiday season, including some general ideas on wine and Thanksgiving pairing, shopping advice, and the one food to avoid if you want to enjoy your wine.

    Jason DeRusha (Part 1, pre-pandemic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020


    For this episode, we welcome award winning journalist, broadcaster, and restaurant critic Jason DeRusha in for a wide-ranging interview. However, this was recorded in January 2020, about six weeks before the world changed. In many ways, it’s a fascinating glimpse into the world-that-was and will be followed up by another interview shortly focusing on the food and wine world of the Twin Cities during the pandemic.

    Why our wine scene is awesome

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020


    Let’s get a very important episode out there right away: why our wine scene in the Twin Cities is particularly awesome. We step through five reasons for this, some of it insider information that you may not know. Be sure to subscribe if you’re enjoying the new podcast!

    Jason DeRusha (Part 1, pre-pandemic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 44:16


    For this episode, we welcome award winning journalist, broadcaster, and restaurant critic Jason DeRusha in for a wide-ranging interview. However, this was recorded in January 2020, about six weeks before the world changed. In many ways, it's a fascinating glimpse into the world-that-was and will be followed up by another interview shortly focusing on the food and wine world of the Twin Cities during the pandemic.

    Why our wine scene is awesome

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 20:28


    Let's get a very important episode out there right away: why our wine scene in the Twin Cities is particularly awesome. We step through five reasons for this, some of it insider information that you may not know. Be sure to subscribe if you're enjoying the new podcast!

    Welcome to the new TCW podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020


    The new Twin Cities Wine Podcast launches with a welcome from Jason Kallsen, certifed sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, who is also an independent voice in the local wine scene. This opening episode outlays the vison for the podcast and why it’s hyper-focused on the Minneapolis/St. Paul market. Jason Kallsen and Twin Cities Wine Education function with independence. There is no sales pitch involved, only honest disucssion and education to empower consumers.

    Welcome to the new TCW podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 3:17


    The new Twin Cities Wine Podcast launches with a welcome from Jason Kallsen, certifed sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, who is also an independent voice in the local wine scene. This opening episode outlays the vison for the podcast and why it's hyper-focused on the Minneapolis/St. Paul market. Jason Kallsen and Twin Cities Wine Education function with independence. There is no sales pitch involved, only honest disucssion and education to empower consumers.

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