Episodes

  • Repour Rewards: Wine Preservation Test Results Revealed (Week 2)
    Oct 30 2024

    How long can you get your wine to last? What if you can save it for over a week or more with a tool that cost less than $3 per stopper!? Extending the life of your wine allows you to enjoy each and every pour!

    Dive into Week 2 of our Repour Wine Saver test to see how long our wine will last! Listen along to hear how the experiment went and how deep we can determine the true flavors in the wines after being opened for over two weeks. Tom knows all the tricks so relisten to our interview with the creator of Repour in Episode 15: “Repouring our favorite wines & episodes with Repour” featuring Tom Lutz, creator of Repour Wine Saver.

    We tried them all and now you can, too! Follow our test and keep your favorite wines fresh with @repourwinesaver and our special AWINEAFFAIR promo code to receive 20% off when you order at www.repour.com

    This way you don’t have to stress about your wine! With so much in life, let Repour take the stress away knowing your wine will be great whenever you open it any day!

    Share More Pours with Everyone! And help the wine last with your own Repour!

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    30 mins
  • Reconnecting with Repour: Our Wine Preserving Experiment (Week 1)
    Oct 16 2024

    Join us as we celebrate our 1 year of #awineaffairpodcast with Repour wine preservers - In this episode, we kick off our comparison of Repour versus the vacuum pump. Cindy @awine_affair and Andi @Pour_Atlanta both selected a fragrant & tasty red & white wine to see how long these tools can keep the wine with full flavor!

    Don’t miss this episode to learn more about Portugal Douro blended white, Italian Pecorino native white, Italy’s Piedmont “Nebbiolo” red, and how diverse Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon red wines can be!

    Follow our test and keep your favorite wines fresh with @repourwinesaver and special AWINEAFFAIR promo code to receive 20% off when you order at www.repour.com

    Check out our previous podcast episode interview with Tom, the creator of Repour, as he dives into his invention of this cool tool everyone should have when they’re not ready to finish the bottle but don’t want to waste a single drop!

    Order their product so you can pour along with us each and every episode, and stay tuned for our next check-in to see how two weeks with Repour turned out!

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    35 mins
  • “Repouring our favorite wines & episodes with Repour” featuring Tom Lutz, creator of Repour Wine Saver
    Oct 2 2024

    To celebrate our one year of A Wine Affair Podcast, Andi and Cindy team up with Repour, your favorite and most effective wine saver, and their creator, Tom Lutz, to talk about their important wine preserving tool PLUS share a special A Wine Affair Podcast discount for our friends, family & fans!

    Listen to this week’s interview with Tom, the creator of Repour, as he dives into his invention of this cool tool everyone should have when they’re not ready to finish the bottle but don’t want to waste a single drop!

    Follow @repourwinesaver and visit their website for your own wine preservers at www.repour.com with a special AWINEAFFAIR promo code to receive 20% off their product so you can pour along with us each and every episode. Repour’s product preserves the wine for up to 6 weeks - One pour per 5 glasses in a bottle is saved with each use! Visit Repour and use our promo code to try your wine-preserving pack today.

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    27 mins
  • "Cheers to ‘Chianti in the Carolinas’" with Jay Raffaldini of Raffaldini Vineyards
    Sep 18 2024

    Since launching his career on Wall Street the same year as Gordon Gekko’s Hollywood debut, Jay Raffaldini decided to search for his future second act while riding the ups & downs of the market. This New York City business man set his eyes on the historic but now more lesser-known wine region of North Carolina to try his passion at producing something special & unique with his goal of making the best wine possible through his “house style” of Appassimento.

    Not familiar with this Italian wine making method or the Italian native grapes grown at his estate? Listen to our A Wine Affair podcast episode with Raffaldini Vineyards to learn why the hot Carolina weather and Appalachian setting create a distinct foundation for his wine and AVA experience. Plus, you’ll hear more on what else they have planned for visitors & wine club members of all ages & wine preferences!

    Test your own Italian pronunciation, and tune in for more about Jay & Raffaldini Vineyard’s other blockbuster moment when their wine was selected for President Obama’s White House dinner for the President of Italy’s 80th Birthday!

    Visit Raffaldini Vineyards yourself in North Carolina nestled near the Yadkin River and Blue Ridge Mountains. Dive into all their details on their website: www.raffaldini.com and follow on Instagram @raffaldini

    Salute!

    Can’t get enough!? Check out Jay’s Ted Talk expanding more on his pursuit to “be a jellyfish” (the image behind his video interview with us) - it’s another great story!

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    41 mins
  • "Women in Wine - Importing sustainable wine" with Marilee Bramhall of Iola Wines
    Aug 21 2024

    Celebrating Rosé month in August this summer, A Wine Affair Podcast welcomes Marilee Bramhall, Founder of Iola Wines, a wine importer specifically focused not only on French and Italian wine, but women growers and producers creating inspiring wines in a sustainable practice.

    Pouring rosé from the Bandol commune of the Provence region in southern France, we learn more about the wine growers and makers Iola Wines features, plus Marilee’s story on how and why she became so passionate about what she does. Go behind the scenes of a year in the life of a wine importer and hear why Iola Wines and their producers are so special.

    Follow Marilee and her importing journey @iola.wines on Instagram and visit her website at iolawines.com

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    42 mins
  • "World of Winemaking" with Tom Payette, Winemaking Consultant
    Jul 31 2024

    Ever wonder what goes on to create the wonderful wine found in each pour? Join A Wine Affair Podcast as we welcome Tom Payette, Winemaking Consultant, to share the insights and magic that goes into winemaking production. Learn more about the process, steps, and evolving days in the life of a winemaker. Tom talks us through the impact of oak aging and specialized winemaking techniques like sur lie, how to know when it’s time for harvest, production methods based on the grape, and how they select the final wine through the blending sessions.

    With three decades of winemaking experience, Virginia Tech’s Department of Food Science and Technology’s Distinguished Alumnus in Industry Award, and mentorship from one of the top Bordeaux winemakers, Tom has worked with hundreds of wineries to create their own unique flavors and award-winning, signature wines. Don’t miss this week’s episode featuring Wine Business Monthly Magazine’s 2020 Wine Industry Leader recognized for his contributions to making a difference in the North American Wine Industry and learn more about Tom via his website winemakingconsultant.com.

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    42 mins
  • "Exploring Obscure Grapes & Unknown Wines" with Jeremy Jones of The Grape Pursuit
    Jul 17 2024

    A Wine Affair Podcast welcomes Jeremy Jones, creator of The Grape Pursuit, to share his journey of trying every grape variety in the world. Jeremy is a travel and wine blogger who talks with us about grapes & wine we should know, how to find them, and how many he’s tasted so far.

    Find out how many grape varietals made the list and listen to our conversation to hear a little more on how you can find them to try for yourself.

    Follow Jeremy on The Grape Pursuit on social media @thegrapepursuit and on his wine website at thegrapepursuit.com Download his list of Grapes & Wines we want our listeners to know and start your own grape discovery journey. Tag Jeremy @thegrapepursuit to share what you found!

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    35 mins
  • “A Date with DuMOL” featuring Jill Davis, Brand Ambassador
    Jun 26 2024
    A Wine Affair Podcast returns for a whimsical wine Wednesday with DuMOL Winery & Estate Vineyards.

    One of the reasons we love wine is the full sensory experience AND the people it brings together. With DuMOL, we find both in each and every pour.

    Andi first learned of DuMOL through family friends who hosted Jill on a visit back to Atlanta for a delightful DuMOL tasting at their home and immediately knew we had to reconnect to pour more of their fabulous wines.

    On our second season of #awineaffairpodcast Jill returns to share their special 2022 Highland Divide Pinot Noir and tell us more about the dedicated art in the production of their wines.

    Dive into DuMOL through this episode to learn more on their focus on location, full year seasonal attention to growth, and the many wines you can experience from their vineyards.

    Follow @dumolwinery on Instagram and sign up for their incredible allocations each quarter at www.dumol.com #dumoltogether #discoverdumol

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    28 mins