Straight from the headquarters of the renowned American Wine School – a unique new podcast that brings together fact and fun, for an informative but laid-back series of discussions, which passionately dive into the wide and wonderful world of wine.
Featuring stories from Wine School classes, as well as wine tasting tips and even wine-inspired philosophy, this unmistakable niche of a podcast is both entertaining and informative, and makes for a chilled-out and eye-opening listen, for wine connoisseurs and novice drinkers alike; plus everyone in between.
If you’ve ever wanted to understand the history of wine, the broad spectrum of flavours and feelings different wines can bring about, or even have simply been looking for a podcast or duo to entertain you at the end of a long week, After Wine School has you covered.
Most recently, 5 Wine Rules to Break marks a great introduction to the format. The podcast is hosted by “free-spirited lunatic” and former punk-musician Keith, and the contrastingly composed academic Alana, and this episode captures their natural chemistry and differing perspectives perfectly well.
We dive into a discussion about why we’re advised to pair white wine with fish and red wine with meat, and also the temperature at which each wine should be served. The duo cover the process of decanting old wines, aging wines, and saving champagne for special occasions. There’s also a lightning round to wrap things up at the end. All the while, despite their background and understanding of the subject matter, this feels like a genuine conversation between friends, except with an easy to appreciate edge of professionalism; and an essential and clear passion from both, for all things wine related.
With 23 episodes already available for streaming, After Wine School consistently finds topics and even topical threads to weave into the podcast, and the conversations so far range from sparkling verses still wines, to French wines, wine myths, winemaking, and wine pricing. Along the way, natural bridges between the hosts and their audience begin to form, with episodes touching on Keith and Alana’s own pathways from law and journalism to becoming wine experts, and their own personal preferences and even hatred for particular wines.
Both comical and educational in equal doses, the contrast of personalities and research throughout the After Wine School podcast is a pleasure to fall into, and helps make this an ideal go-to for your own intimate wine-tasting experiences or relaxed evenings at home.
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