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Exploring the Wine Glass

Exploring the Wine Glass

By: Lori Budd
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I promise I’ll never tell you what to drink, but I’ll always share what’s in my glass. A Podcast from the owners of Dracaena WinesCopyright 2017 . All rights reserved. Art Food & Wine
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  • Re-Release: Making a White Malbec with Bodega Trivento
    Mar 16 2026

    It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!

    One day a few months ago, I was walking through a wine shop looking for something a little different. As I perused the shelves, it was the same old supermarket wine after supermarket wine. I turned to leave and as if a light was shining down to catch my attention, there was a white malbec by Bodega Trivento. My winery, Dracaena Wines, now produces a white Cabernet Franc (Blanc de Franc) so of course my curiosity peaked! I picked up the bottle, took a photo and sent it to my husband and brought it home. After enjoying it, I reached out to Trivento to ask if I could speak with the winemaker and share our love of making a white wine from a red grape.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Re-Release: Bordeaux Wines, Politics and Wine, Monastrell & Spanish Food Pairings
    Feb 9 2026

    It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today, I am honored to share an episode where the table has been turned on me.

    I had the honor of being interviewed by Natalie MacLean. If you are unfamiliar with her, here is her self claimed biography: To fund her late-night vinous habits, Natalie MacLean holds down day jobs as a wine writer, speaker and judge. An accredited sommelier, she is a member of the National Capital Sommelier Guild, the Wine Writers Circle and several French wine societies with complicated and impressive names. Funny, brainy and unapologetically tipsy, her goal in life is to intimidate those crusty wine stewards at fine restaurants with her staggering knowledge.

    If you are a regular listener to this podcast, you know I got the opportunity to interview her also! If you missed it, please go back to episodes 253 and 254. I am not use to being on that side of the microphone, so I hope you enjoy!

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    Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION!

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    44 mins
  • Sour Grapes & Grand Crus: The St. Emilion Owner Clap-Backs
    Feb 2 2026

    It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!

    Today we’re touching down in the stunning, UNESCO-protected medieval village of Saint-Émilion, a place where the wine flows like time travel and the reviews are occasionally aged in pure bitterness. While most visitors rave about the breathtaking vineyard views and silky smooth Grand Crus , we’re here for the "fresh drama" hiding in the cellar. We’ll explore the "defamatory" BBQ beef, the entitlement of guests who bought 30 bottles but fumed over not getting a free gift , and the "disgraceful" timeline dispute where a brief 10-minute wait somehow morphed into a 90-minute saga of outrage. It’s a vintage blend of world-class hospitality and the ultimate owner clap-backs—so pour yourself a glass and let’s get into the petty side of the Right Bank!

    Please take a moment of your time to subscribe, rate and review Exploring the Wine Glass. It’s completely free and is a great way to let other wine lovers know about the podcast. Be sure to head over to the website, Exploringthewineglass.com, to read my award winning blog and to see what else I have been up to. And most of all, please tell your friends about the podcast!

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    Music: WINE by Kēvens Official Video

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    Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com.

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    55 mins
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Exploring the Wine Glass is a must listen podcast for wine lovers and wine curious of all levels. Through interviews with winemakers and other experts in the field and themes like Winephabet Street, Lori introduces the listener to so many different aspects of the wine world through her fun and conversational style. I've had the pleasure of not only listening but also taking part in Exploring the Wine Glass and can vouch first hand for what a great host she is!

A must listen for wine lovers!

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