Ep 145

You can’t age white wine. Or at least that’s what most people think.

In this episode, that assumption gets unpacked and challenged. While it’s true that many white wines are made to be enjoyed young, that doesn’t mean white wine as a category isn’t capable of aging. The difference comes down to how the wine is made and what’s actually in the bottle.

I’m sharing why white wines change color over time, what oxidation really means, and why browning doesn’t automatically signal a bad wine. I also break down the real factors that determine ageability including acidity, sugar, complexity, and specific winemaking choices. You’ll also learn why grapes like Riesling, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Semillon are often capable of aging far longer than most people expect.

You’ll hear what an aged white wine tends to taste like over time, and how to feel more confident opening an older bottle, as well as why dessert and fortified white wines often age for decades thanks to sugar, acidity, and alcohol.

So the next time you’re staring at an older bottle of white wine and wondering if it’s still good, you’ll actually know what to look for.

Thank you to our exclusive sponsor, Last Bottle, for sponsoring this episode. Go to www.lastbottlewines.com and use code CORKANDFIZZ for 10% off your order! (And be sure to sign up for their mailing list so you never miss a bottle!)

Episode Highlights:

• Why white wine can age
• What oxidation really does
• Why white wine turns brown
• The role of acidity in aging
• How sugar affects longevity
• White grapes that age well
• How flavors change over time
• What aged white wine tastes like

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Ep 144

Thank you to the following brands for sponsoring this podcast:

• Bon Chocolats: Go to www.bonchocolats.com and use code CORKANDFIZZ10 for 10% off your order!
• Pour Memory: Use code CORKANDFIZZ for 15% off your purchase at www.pourmemory.com. I’d recommend a starter kit that includes a journal and 24 or 48 labels. Don’t forget to download the Pour Memory iOS app to track your bottles digitally too.

The outdated rules of drinking red wine at room temperature and white wine straight out of the fridge may sound correct, but they’re not doing your wine any favors.

In this episode of my wine mythbusters series, the serving temperature myth gets put to the test! I start with where these rules even came from and why they no longer make sense in modern homes. What used to work centuries ago does not line up with how we heat, cool, and store wine today.

You’ll learn how temperature directly impacts aroma, flavor, tannins, and alcohol, and why most wines actually taste better somewhere in the middle of room and fridge temp. I’m also sharing some simple, realistic tips for fixing wine that is too warm or too cold, whether you are at home or sitting in a restaurant.

At the end of the day, there are guidelines worth knowing, but this episode is also about learning how you like to drink wine and paying attention to what actually tastes good in your glass.

Episode Highlights:

• Where the room temperature myth came from
• Why red wine is usually served too warm
• Why white wine is often served too cold
• How temperature changes aroma and flavor
• What heat does to tannins and alcohol
• Simple fixes at home and in restaurants
• How wine body affects serving temperature
• Why personal preference still matters

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Ep 143

Wine school can teach you the theory, but it cannot teach you what actually happens once the grapes hit the cellar.

Today on the podcast I have Katie Truscott from 1 Mill Road Winery in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada back on the podcast. She talks about the shift from studying wine to making it, and what changes once that knowledge has to be put into practice. From learning cellar basics the hard way to realizing how much of winemaking is practical rather than academic, Katie dives into the steep learning curve behind the scenes of making wine at a small winery

Katie also digs into winemaking philosophy, from honoring the vineyard and responding to the growing season to staying hands off in the cellar whenever possible. Sustainability, patience, and refinement over growth all come into focus as part of a long term vision rooted in place rather than production volume.

So if you’ve ever wondered how wine goes from something you study to something you trust your hands and instincts to create, this episode offers a behind the scenes look at what really makes great wine.

Don’t miss part 1 of my conversation with Katie where we chat about what makes Okanagan Valley wine so different!

Thank you to the following brands for sponsoring this podcast:

• Bon Chocolats: Go to www.bonchocolats.com and use code CORKANDFIZZ10 for 10% off your order!
• Pour Memory: Use code CORKANDFIZZ for 15% off your purchase at www.pourmemory.com. I’d recommend a starter kit that includes a journal and 24 or 48 labels. Don’t forget to download the Pour Memory iOS app to track your bottles digitally too.

Connect with Katie

Personal Instagram - @katies.wine.life

Winery Instagram - @1millroad

Website - https://www.1millroad.ca/

Episode Highlights:

• What wine education does not prepare you for
• Learning winemaking through hands on experience
• Why cleanliness in the cellar matters
• How the growing season shapes wine style
• Blending decisions and palate fatigue
• Letting the vineyard lead the process
• Sustainability beyond environmental buzzwords
• Why growth is about precision, not volume

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