Episodes

  • Wine Tasting Short: Galer Estate 2021 Cabernet Franc
    Nov 15 2024

    Ever wonder what winemakers have to say about their own creations? Today, Virginia is tasting her own Galer Estate 2021 Cabernet Franc with Denise. Not only do we get to reminisce over Virginia’s time at Galer Estate, but we also unravel the perfect food pairing secretes for this Fall-friendly wine.

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    15 mins
  • Wine Tasting Short: Gusbourne 2018 Sparkling Rosé
    Nov 1 2024

    Cheers to the release of “Voices of the Vine!” Have you ever tasted an English sparkling wine? In our inaugural ‘Wine Tasting Short,’ we indulge in a delightful 2018 sparkling rosé grown and produced in the U.K. Join us as we discuss the nuances of this traditional method sparkling wine that’s perfect for the wine lover seeking something new and exciting!

    You can find show notes for our episodes by subscribing to the DGW Sip & Swirl, or by visiting the Sip & Swirl Archive, both available at dgwinemaking.com/winelovers. You can also follow Denise on Instagram, @dgwinemaking.

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    12 mins
  • Does a Winemaker Know Grape Excellence?
    Oct 4 2024

    Today we're going to talk a little bit about the wine grape harvest and what that means for people working in the wine industry. This is the part of the year where the grapes get brought in from the vineyard and processed into wine. We'll reveal information about picking decisions and briefly discuss the winemaking process from start to finish. Plus, we'll reminisce over our harvest memories.

    You can find show notes for our episodes by subscribing to the DGW Sip & Swirl, or by visiting the Sip & Swirl Archive, both available at dgwinemaking.com/winelovers. You can also follow Denise on Instagram, @dgwinemaking.

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    48 mins
  • From Vintage Casual to Winemaker
    Oct 3 2024

    Denise talks with her co-host, award winning winemaker, Virginia Mitchell, about how she got interested in the wine industry. We'll get the inside scoop on what led her into the world of wine and how working in the wine industry has shaped her life. Plus, we'll get her perspective on how she and Denise met.

    You can find show notes for our episodes by subscribing to the DGW Sip & Swirl, or by visiting the Sip & Swirl Archive, both available at dgwinemaking.com/winelovers. You can also follow Denise on Instagram, @dgwinemaking.

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    36 mins
  • 10,000 Hours of Tasting Wine
    Oct 3 2024

    In today's episode, we're going to meet Denise and learn more about what drew her into the wine industry. We'll chat about how a tiny insect that almost erased wine from the world as we know it made repeat visits in Denise's life.

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    41 mins