Wine Smart - The Power to Buy and Sell
Knowledge is the fuel that powers intelligent buying and selling. Fuel up with Wine Smart the 10-minute podcast from Ron Edwards, Master Sommelier the Director of Wine Education at Winebow Fine Wine + Spirits. Ron provides easy access, premium information for the beverage professional. Get Wine Smart anytime, anywhere so you can buy and sell better.
Episodes
64 episodes since 2021
Catena Library Wines
The Catena family of wines is doing something new! Library wines from 2004 and 2014 will be available in September 2024. This episode reviews twelve Catena wines with an age range of 3 to 30 years.Explore:
June 10, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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11:47
Red Mountain AVA
Red Mountain, one of the smallest and warmest Columbia Valley AVAs will impress you with wines that blend power and deftness. Invest 10 minutes with me to look into the causes of this wonderful mix of intensity and refreshment.Explor...
May 27, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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9:50
The Whisky Loch is Coming
Our resident spirits expert and Vice President of Wholesale Spirits Portfolio joins me with news of the coming Whisky Loch. What is it? Why is it happening? How do buyers navigate it? Invest 10 minutes with us to learn more.
May 13, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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10:26
The Dirt on Dirt
Why do all the geeks and winemakers talk about vineyard geology and soil? Invest 10 minutes with me to find out. There is a cause-and-effect relationship with the final wine and I offer a simpler way to approach it than trying to figure out if ...
May 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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11:49
Valpolicella: A Red Wine for Everyone
Valpolicella blends unique local grapes into a broad range of styles that cover almost every wine drinker. Invest 10 minutes with me to explore the styles and stipulations of Valpolicella DOP.Explore:
April 15, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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12:31
Vinho Verde: Delightfully Crafted for Right Now
Vinho Verde is a wine ready to satisfy the en vogue wish of fresh, lower alcohol, and authentic. Even so, there are a range of styles and a host of marvelous indigenous grapes to explore. Invest 10 minutes with me so that you can confidently ex...
April 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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12:10
Ribera del Duero, Elevated Tempranillo
The elevated plain of the Duero River valley offers deep, textured Tempranillo wines. No Spanish wine selection is complete without this region. Invest 10-minutes with me to find out the special attributes of this great wine region.Expl...
February 19, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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12:58
Royal Slope AVA, 1,100 Feet of Options
The Royal Slope AVA has tremendous growing conditions for all your favorite grapes due to elevation changes and geology variations. Invest 10 minutes with me to dive into the realities of Royal Slope.Explore Further:
February 05, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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10:40
Long Island, Blessed by the Atlantic
Long Island is a source of wine with elegance and balance. Invest a little time with me to find out why this emerging region deserves your attention. Explore:Wölffer Estate
January 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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11:48
LODI RULES, OG California Sustainability
Sustainability is more than just pesticide reduction and water conservation. LODI RULES was born out of ten years of farmer-led research and development and has only gained converts year after year. Invest 10 minutes with me to begin to u...
January 08, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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10:52
Buyer Beware of that Spirit
Wait! Before you buy that awesome-sounding new spirit brand, can you guarantee it is an authentic, quality-focused beverage? Take 10 minutes with Monique Huston, VP of Spirits Portfolio, and me to hear about the risks associated with the surge ...
December 25, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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10:13
Chile: Appellations and Labels
It is essential to understand how each country's appellation system works. You also need to understand what labels are telling you and sometimes what they are not telling you. Invest 10 minutes to build or refresh your knowledge of the DO (Deno...
December 11, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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9:49
Bolgheri, Modern Success
Bolgheri has one of the oldest wine histories in Italy, but the regional rise to greatness is very recent. Home to super stylish Bordeaux variety wines that fill the experience gap between the style of classic Bordeaux and lush Napa Valley. You...
November 27, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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11:49
Montecucco DOC, So Tuscan
Montecucco may not be on the tip of your tongue when you talk about Tuscan wines, but it should be. It is dependent upon Sangiovese but includes other delightful grapes like Vermentino and Ciliegiolo for fun. Invest 10 minutes to find out a lit...
November 13, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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10:05
Wind Influence, It's Important
A local or seasonal wind likely impacts your favorite wine. Wind has the potential to be a blessing and a curse to viticulture and it is a driving force in some wine regions. Invest 10 minutes with me to understand more about how the wind influ...
October 30, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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9:22
Volcanic Soil and Minerality Part 3
Three volcanic wine specialists join me in part three of this three-part series to explore the relationship between volcanic soils and minerality in wine. Enjoy the perspectives and research of Meri Tessari of Suavia, Santi Natola of Cantine Ni...
October 16, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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14:53
Volcanic Soil and Minerality Part 2
Three volcanic wine specialists join me in part two of this three-part series to explore the relationship between volcanic soils and minerality in wine. Enjoy the perspectives and research of Meri Tessari of Suavia, Santi Natola of Cantine Nico...
October 02, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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17:07
Volcanic Soil and Minerality Part 1
Three volcanic wine specialists join me in this three-part series to explore the relationship between volcanic soils and minerality in wine. Enjoy the perspectives and research of Meri Tessari of Suavia, Santi Natola of Cantine Nicosia, and Yia...
September 18, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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13:12
Agave Spirits: How Pure is Yours?
Did you know that 100% agave on the label only addresses the distillate's sugar source? Using "additives" up to 1% by volume is legal without telling us. What are these additives and why are they being included? Invest 10 minutes with my guest ...
September 04, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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15:35
Yamhill-Carlton AVA, An Oceanic Origin
The Yamhill-Carlton AVA in the Willamette Valley of Oregon interprets Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris through the lens of marine sediment soils, not volcanic soils. A path to greatness was started in 1974 by the Campbell family at ...
May 29, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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10:08
Dundee Hills AVA, Epicenter of Oregon Pinot Noir
The Dundee Hills AVA in the Willamette Valley of Oregon is where it all started. Visionary winemaker David Lett planted Pinot Noir in 1966 and a march toward greatness began. In less than fifty years, the region went from humble beginning...
May 15, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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11:00
Côtes de Provence, 92% Rosé
Provence is an important wine region and its largest AOC/P is Côtes de Provence. Côtes de Provence offers vineyards on the coast, in the valleys, and tucked into multiple mountains. Those vineyards make some of the world's best dry, pink wines....
April 17, 2023
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11:01
Biodynamic Viticulture
Biodynamic wines are an ever-increasing part of the wine industry. You just have to know where they fit into the overall world of organic and sustainable winemaking. Take 10 minutes to make sure you understand the core principles and term...
April 04, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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9:10
Understanding Organic
Organic wines are a very important part of the wine industry. About nine billion dollars of importance in 2022, and expected to grow at a rate of 10% for the foreseeable future. Take 10 minutes to solidify your base of knowledge on the subject ...
March 20, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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9:45
Gin, Beyond London Dry
As a category, Gin is exploding in popularity, and with this growth comes category expansion. Monique Huston, SVP of Spirits Portfolio Management joins me once again to keep us current. Invest 10 minutes in the new landscape of Gin.Expl...
March 06, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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11:26