As the sun starts to shine brighter and the weather warms up, there's no better way to embrace the beauty of spring than by enjoying a delightful picnic with friends and family.

And what better way to elevate your outdoor gathering than by pairing it with the perfect wines?

I may not be super outdoorsy but I can definitely appreciate a great picnic and today, I’m sharing 5 of my favorite wines to take on your next picnic.

Blaufränkisch is an ideal pairing for intense-flavored foods such as for a BBQ and I bet you probably didn’t think about taking Champagne on your next picnic but it’s a perfect spring picnic pairing!

Or maybe you need the perfect wine for your next seafood meal or for some of your favorite fried foods. What about grabbing a bottle of what I call sunshine in a bottle? Or the wine I call lemonade for adults! I mean yum!

So, if you are ready to find the next perfect wine for your springtime picnic press play and listen in!

And after you listen in I’d love to know which of these you tried on your next picnic! You can message me on Instagram @corkandfizz because I’d love to know what you tried!

Related episodes:

French Wine 101 - https://www.corkandfizz.com/wine-blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-19

All about Sparkling Wine -

https://www.corkandfizz.com/wine-blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-44

Episode Highlights:

• Blaufrankisch - Aromas, structure, food pairings, cost and my favorite bottles

• Colombard - Aromas, structure, food pairings, cost and my favorite bottles

• Brachetto d’Acqui - Aromas, structure, food pairings, cost and my favorite bottles

• Picpoul - Aromas, structure, food pairings, cost and my favorite bottles

• Champagne - why this is a perfect picnic wine, food pairings, cost and which are my favorites

• Serving temperature of all wines mentioned

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What would you do if you were asked to leave your college and your punishment was to work in your parent’s restaurant and go to Italy for 28 days to visit wineries.

Would you go?

You better believe that is what today’s guest Paul Greico did and it set a chain of events into motion that would ultimately culminate in Paul becoming the founder and owner of the punk inspired wine bar, Terroir Tribeca in New York.

Paul is dropping all the tea when it comes to owning a wine bar and running it in an unconventional way.

How unconventional? Well, one summer he only served Riesling. Yep that’s it and since then he’s done something Riesling inspired every summer. He’s coined it “The Summer of Riesling”.

Paul is going beyond just the glass of wine in this episode. In fact he thinks the whole idea of describing wine by its acidity, body, and aromatics is ridiculous because it’s so subjective!

He’s diving into the emotional connections of wine, the historical significance of wine and sharing misconceptions when it comes to wine prices in restaurants.

So, if you are ready to reflect on the significance of storytelling, emotional connections, and unexpected pathways within the world of wine, grab a glass of wine and press play!

Episode Highlights:

• The story behind Terroir Tribeca in New York

• Focus on experience and celebration of food and wine

• The subjective nature of wine tasting

• Storytelling in wine

• Transportational aspect of wine

• Misconceptions behind restaurant wine pricing

• How wine and music are similar

• What is the “Summer of Riesling”?

• Generational change in wine drinkers

Connect with Paul:

www.wineisterroir.com

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/
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Does price matter when it comes to a bottle of wine?

Is a $10 bottle really that different from a $50 bottle of wine? What about a $50 bottle versus a $500 bottle? And what goes into the cost of wine anyway?

I’m breaking it all down in today’s episode! From costs involved in grape production and harvesting…to the markups added by distributors, wine shops and restaurants. I’m sharing the many pieces involved that make up that final price of your favorite bottle of wine.

I’m also digging into the additional elements that contribute to wine pricing. These include the impact of supply and demand, skill and experience of the winemakers, and prestige associated with different wine regions, among others!

So, if you are curious what goes into the cost of your favorite bottle of wine, or you’ve wondered why wines are priced the way that they are, press play and listen in!

Percentage breakdown for a domestic bottle of wine - source Juicy Tales by Jo Diaz - https://www.wine-blog.org/index.php/2013/09/18/marketing-costs-50-bottle-wine/

Episode Highlights:

• The cost of grapes which impacts overall price of wine

• Production costs from harvesting to packaging

• How the three-tier wine system influences the cost of wine

• How much does marketing cost for your favorite wine

• How do taxes and currency changes affect wine prices

• Supply and demands affect the cost of wine

• Does the aging process affect the cost of wine

• How does prestige factor into the cost of wine

• Can sustainability affect the cost of wine

• A breakdown of how much profit is made on one bottle of wine

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/
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Email - hailey@corkandfizz.com