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Wines We Drink

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Napa Valley
Syrah
Champagne
Monte Rosso Vineyard
Zinfandel
Naked Wines
Douro River
Wine Blending In Douro
Finger Lakes
Longevity Wines
Phil Long
Wine Ratings
Chardonnay
Minneapolis
Morocco
Barossa Valley
Robert Bialy Winery
Brené Royal
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape
Benjamin Darnoe

A podcast for wine learners and lovers exploring specific wines each episode and explaining the stories and nuances behind each bottle we drink. Hosted by Keith Herndon and Charlotte Norsworthy Varnum.wineswedrink.com

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In Season Six’s third episode, Keith Herndon is recalling a beautiful afternoon in the Trefethen Winery’s Napa courtyard sipping on a refreshing dry Riesling – one that pays homage to the family’s history of growing this grape and making this wine si... more

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In Season Six’s second episode of Wines We Drink, Keith Herndon is recounting his French journey in the Côtes-du-Rhône with an amazing pink wine and "Chef" Charlotte Varnum is on board to pair it with a peach and prosciutto flatbread drizzled in a ba... more

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In this Season 6 premiere, co-hosts Keith Herndon and Charlotte Varnum kick off another "case" of episodes, previewing what you can expect from this season. Known as our summer fun project, Wines We Drink allows us to bring our listeners some of our ... more

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In Season Five’s concluding episode, Keith Herndon and Charlotte Varnum are drinking and enjoying a bottle that Wine Spectator described as a “textbook Napa Cabernet—ripe, forthright and well-defined.”

For more insights on this week's wine as well a... more

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Recent Guests

Sylvia Cristina Cardoza
Sommelier in residence aboard the Amadouro river cruise ship
Amma Waterways (Amadouro fleet)
Episode: S5E11: Red Blend
Benjamin Darnoe
French winemaker featured in Naked Wines' program, associated with Chateau St. André and Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
Naked Wines / Chateau St. André
Episode: S5E10: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Chelsea Young
Certified sommelier; founder and lead educator at the Onafile Institute
Onafile Institute
Episode: S5E8: Shiraz
Dr. Christian Butzke
Professor of Enology and Food Science
Purdue University
Episode: S5E8: Shiraz
Lesley Miller
Sommier, consultant, boutique wine shop owner in Minneapolis
Sip Better
Episode: S5E7: Syrah
Peter Plain
Sommier, former wine department manager and buyer
Cerdics
Episode: S5E7: Syrah
Nicole Marchese
Winemaker at Farniente/Farnienti
Farniente Winery
Episode: S5E5: Chardonnay
Justine Vanden Heuvel
Cornell University horticulture professor who specializes in viticulture
Cornell University
Episode: S5E4: Riesling

Hosts

Charlotte Norsworthy Varnum
Co-host and host of the show; engaged in independent wine education and storytelling.
Keith Herndon
Co-host of the show; certified wine sommelier and voice of wine education and tasting notes.

Chart Rankings

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#235
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Apple Podcasts
#149
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S5E8: Shiraz
Q: What's your answer when someone says screw top or cork?
Experts explain that cork is not inherently necessary for aging most wines, and screw caps can be perfectly suitable, with the choice often based on the wine's aging potential and the producer's approach.
S5E11: Red Blend
Q: could you tell our listeners what we're drinking today?
They discuss the 2021 Animus Douro, a blend of Toriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Rio), and Toriga Nacional, produced by Animus under Vicente Feria's portfolio, highlighting its heart-and-soul Douro identity and non-oaked aging which preserves vibrant fruit.
S5E10: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Q: But could you give our audience a sneak peek into next week's episode?
The hosts tease next week's feature, a red blend from Portugal's Douro River Valley, accompanied by the host's recounting of a sommelier interview from their trip, signaling a broader exploration of regional styles and expert perspectives.

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Two hosts explore wines with a storytelling angle, pairing approachable tasting notes with production context, regional histories, and practical food pairings. Episodes repeatedly feature sommeliers, winemakers, researchers, and hospitality professionals who bring credibility to conversations about terroir, aging, and branding, while keeping the discussion accessible to everyday wine lovers. Notable throughlines include independent, non-sponsored selections, chef-driven elements, and education-oriented angles on topics like cork vs screw cap debates, sustainability in viticulture, and regional storytelling around specific bottles. The show often blends tasting, lineage, and industry insights, making it useful for listeners who want clear ta... more

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