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Wine for Normal People

Elizabeth Schneider
Wine Pairing
Greek Wine
Wine Storage
Sherry
Thanksgiving
Vegetarian Food
Wine Education
Smoke Exposure
Wines Of Bordeaux
Wine Access
Grape Quality
Plant-Based Diet
Lemberger
Blaufränkisch
Celebratory Wines
Turkey
Wildfires
Viticulture and Enology
Health and Wellness
Kitchen Design

A podcast for people who like wine but not the snobbery that goes with it. I talk about wine in a fun, straightforward, normal way to get you excited about it and help you drink better, more interesting stuff. About half the shows feature guests and are informal but educational discussions between me and a passionate wine friend –they aren't interviews. All guests are personal friends or friends o... more

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This is the start of a new series, suggested by Patron Keith S.! Thank you, Keith! I'll cover people who have made a huge difference in the wine world —figures whose contributions have shaped how wine is made, understood, and appreciated.

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Pollak Vineyards is a small family-owned winery founded in 2003 when Margo and David Pollak bought a farm west of Charlottesville, Virginia. David's experience in wine was pretty extensive – he worked in the 1970s in Sonoma's Russian River Valley and... more

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600 episodes of WFNP! I am grateful to you for listening, for reading the book, for learning with me and gracefully accepting the changes over the years, and I'm especially grateful to my sponsors, guests, and travel partners. (thanks Heather and Bep... more

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In honor of Women's History Month, I'm rereleasing a show with one of the most dynamic, intelligent, and all around fantastic women in wine: Laura Catena of Bodegas Catena Zapata in Mendoza, Argentina.

Photo from Laura's website: indefenseo... more

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Recent Guests

Greg from Colorado
Patron guest sharing his wine journey
Wine for Normal People community
Episode: Ep 600: Nine Short Wine Stories -- How WFNP Listeners Got Into Wine
Laura Catena
Harvard and Stanford graduate, emergency medicine physician, general director of Bodegas Catena Zapata and Luka Winery in Mendoza
Bodegas Catena Zapata; Luka Winery
Episode: Rerelease and Edit of Ep 181: Laura Catena, The Leading Lady of Argentine Wine
Sebastien Pradal
Sommelier consultant on the Apple TV series 'Drops of God'
Fine dining restaurant La Petite Régalade, Paris
Episode: Ep 594: Seb Pradal, The Sommelier Consultant Behind Apple TV's Award-Winning "Drops of God"
Alessio Planeta
President of Assovini Sicilia and owner of Planeta Winery
Planeta Winery
Episode: Re-release of Ep 306: Planeta and the Story of Modern Sicilian Wine with Alessio Planeta
Dr. Kevin Pogue
Geologist and professor at Whitman College
Whitman College
Episode: Encore of Ep 448: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Terroir with Dr. Kevin Pogue, PhD
Kerith Overstreet
Winemaker and Chief Everything at Bruliam Wines, former medical doctor
Bruliam Wines
Episode: Ep 573: Bruliam's Kerith Overstreet Returns - Her Top Notch Pinot Noir + How to Spark Love for Wine in the Next Gen
Karen MacNeil
One of the foremost wine experts in the United States and author of 'The Wine Bible'
Episode: Ep 572: Karen MacNeil, Wine Icon, Author of 'The Wine Bible', Co-Creator of Come Over October
Francesco Galgani
Owner and Winemaker at Cappella Sant'Andrea
Cappella Sant'Andrea
Episode: Ep 569: The Masters of Vernaccia di San Gimignano Cappella Sant'Andrea with Owner & Winemaker Francesco Galgani
Stephanie Duboudin
CEO of Wine Victoria, knowledgeable about the diverse wines of the region
Wine Victoria
Episode: Ep 567: The Wines of Victoria, Australia with CEO of Wine Victoria, Stephanie Duboudin

Host

Elizabeth Schneider
Host of the podcast, Elizabeth Schneider is a certified wine expert and author of the 'Wine For Normal People' book. She emphasizes an informal, friendly approach to wine education, making it accessible to everyone.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Must listen for wine lovers

    If you love wine and are just a normal person, then you must listen. Elizabeth is informative without being snobby.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tigerfansga
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic source of wine knowledge

    This podcast is both educational and fun! Thank you for all your efforts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Agh....
    Canada6 months ago
  • Great show!

    I have learned so much about wine from this show and from Elizabeth. She is down to earth, knows her stuff, and is super fun to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TallyC222
    United States6 months ago
  • I learned so much

    Thank you for teaching me over the years.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JustinKredible
    Canada6 months ago
  • Great for all levels of wine lovers!

    I absolutely love this podcast. Elizabeth has great energy and has a talent for explaining wine techniques and concepts in ways that are easy to understand without dumbing it down. I’ve listened to her throughout my own wine education and somm certification and still find it highly enjoyable and I ALWAYS learn something new. Definitely give it a listen if you enjoy wine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LadyDi2020
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many find the podcast informative and enjoyable, providing valuable insights into different wine cultures and varieties.
Some feedback suggests a desire for more content focused on wine basics rather than advanced topics, indicating varied listener expectations.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and approachable style of wine discussion, often praising Elizabeth's deep knowledge and non-pretentious nature.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#18
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#95
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#13
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#14
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#116
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#117
Canada/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Rerelease and Edit of Ep 181: Laura Catena, The Leading Lady of Argentine Wine
Q: What sparked the move from being a doctor to leading a winery, and how do you balance those worlds?
She explains that her father invited her to work with him at a critical moment, recognizing that her scientific background and drive could help elevate Argentine wine, and she continues to bridge medicine, science, and winemaking through research, education, and practical vineyard management.
Rerelease and Edit of Ep 181: Laura Catena, The Leading Lady of Argentine Wine
Q: And tell us your story, please.
Laura describes growing up in Mendoza, pursuing medicine and science, and eventually joining the family winery to advance Argentina's wine quality, particularly through high-altitude Malbec and a research-centric approach.
Ep 594: Seb Pradal, The Sommelier Consultant Behind Apple TV's Award-Winning "Drops of God"
Q: Was it easier to deal with the cast and crew in the second season compared to the first?
Seb mentions that it was easier as the returning actors were now knowledgeable and comfortable with wine, making the training process smoother.
Ep 594: Seb Pradal, The Sommelier Consultant Behind Apple TV's Award-Winning "Drops of God"
Q: How did you get selected for this role on 'Drops of God'?
Seb explains that he met the producers through mutual connections and impressed them with his down-to-earth approach to wine.
Ep 594: Seb Pradal, The Sommelier Consultant Behind Apple TV's Award-Winning "Drops of God"
Q: Tell us about your background, where you're from and how you got into wine.
Seb shares that he's a sommelier with 35 years of experience, originally from the south of France and living in Paris for the past 30 years.

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Recent guests on Wine for Normal People include:

1. Greg from Colorado
2. Laura Catena
3. Sebastien Pradal
4. Alessio Planeta
5. Dr. Kevin Pogue
6. Kerith Overstreet
7. Karen MacNeil
8. Francesco Galgani

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