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PODCAST

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine

Zena Polin and Renée Gentry

A podcast dedicated to making wine drinking more approachable and inclusive. Join us as we decode the language and unlock the customs of wine drinking.

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57:56

S1 E11-Guy Talk With Jimi

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/06/24

In this episode of Guy Talk, we’re sipping bold Amarone and getting real about wine. What do guys love about it? What do guys hate? We break down the stereotypes around men and wine drinking—because wine isn’t just for swirling and sniffing, it’s for enjoying. From boxed wine to pricy favorites, we talk about how wine culture is shifting and share tips on making it less intimidating for guys who just want a glass of wine. Plus, we share easy tips to help guys feel more confident around wine, whether

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25:09

S1 R8-What's in Renée's Glass?

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/06/21

We talk old and new. Fruit and forest floor. Volcanic and limestone. What's in Renée's Glass? The wonderful world of pinot noir! Spoiler Alert: Renée still hasn't found a wine from Mâconnais that she likes. Cheers to: Andrew, Holly, Côte de Nuits, (Côte-d’Or), Gevrey-Chambertin 2021 Vieilles Vignes, Belle Glos 2023 Balade, Domaine Drouhin 2023 Rose Rock, Mâconnais, Côte de Beaune, Sideways .

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35:39

S1 E10-Deep Dive: Pinot Noir

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/06/17

Pinot Noir is a diva in the vineyard but a rockstar in the glass. In this episode, we take a "deepish" dive into the history, mystery and sheer drama of this beloved grape. From its Burgundian roots to surprising New World hotspots, we explore why Pinot is both a winemaker’s heartbreak and a wine drinker’s joy. What are you looking for tonight? Old world? New world? Mushrooms and forest floor or strawberries and raspberries? "God made Cabernet Sauvignon, the devil made Pinot Noir". Cheers to:

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8:35

S1 R7-What's in Renée's Glass?

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/06/14

Old world elegance....a classic Left Bank Bordeaux from Château Verdignan. Ever wondered how those wine experts know if it's a left bank or right bank Bordeaux? Do you taste more Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot? Left Bank Bordeauxes are Cab Sauvignon dominant and Right Banks feature Merlot more.Here's a tasting tip - when your red wine starts to get a slightly brown tinge on the edge or has some sediment, it's usually a pretty good indicator that it's an older wine.

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40:51

S1 E9-Light Flight-Decoding a Wine Label

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/06/10

Dry champagne or DRY champagne? Do you want a "brut" wine or a feminine wine? When does half sweet actually mean more sweet? Why are the French so brilliant and challenging! Join Zena and Renée along with the amazing Andrew Stover of Siema Wines for this light flight as we decode the language of wine, starting with wine labels and ending with winemaking techniques. Cheers to Siema Wines, Brimoncourt, Bedell Cellars, Ondarre, Moet & Chandon, Veuve Cliquot, Drappier, Steininger, Caduceus Cellars,

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11:41

S1 R6-What's in Renée's Glass?

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/06/07

What do you get when you blend Chenin blanc with Roussanne, Viognier, Semillon and ducks??? Well, you get the 2022 Avondale Jontys Ducks Pekin White from Paarl, South Africa.

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45:14

S1 E8-Guy Talk with Jimi-Real Men Drink Rosé

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/06/03

Round 2 of Guy talk with Jimi features a "Taylor-Made" conversation with a raconteur with the AM radio voice, DC Brau's own, Steve Taylor! Join the guys (and Zena and Renée!) for a discussion of rosés for brunch, beer for breakfast and who's bringing Snoop's 19 Crimes to the BBQ.Cheers to our special guest Steve Taylor (and DC Brau's Dueling Grounds Lager, and The Citizen Belgian Pale Ale), 19 Crimes, Chevalier Famaey Malbec Rosé, Müller and Grossman Rosé of Zweigelt.

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26:14

S1 R5-What's in Renée's Glass?

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/05/31

When you're dancing with a beautiful red wine, sometimes it's best to start with what it's not...This glass ended up being a fantastic Grenache from Yountville, CA. The 2020 T-Vine Winery Santa Rita Hills Hills Grenache. A big gorgeous wine at 14.9% abv.

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68:21

S1 E7-Light Flight-Myths and Misperceptions

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/05/27

Cheers to: Nick Materese - Liquid Storyteller, Siema Wines, Lodali Dolcetto D'alba, Hillinger Secco, Cuvée Klaus, Lakewood Vineyards, Slater Run Vineyards, Glen Manor Vineyard, Loew Vineyards, Little Bosco, Lodali Moscato, SER, Lopez de Heredia, Two Wolves Wines, Clos Rougeard, Raptor Ridge, Domaine Drouhin Rose Rock, Elk Cove, Carlton Winemaker Studio, Castello di Bolgheri Superiore, Laurent Perrier, Cathy Corison, Chateau d'Yquem, Karen MacNeil, Mondavi, Phil Coturri, Tablas Creek, Matthiasson,

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26:06

S1 R4-What's In Renée's Glass?

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/05/24

What do you get when your vineyard used be covered in a glacier? You get an amazing high acid, beautiful pinot blanc from Michigan. Michigan? That's right, Michigan. A single acre punching above its weight class.The Left Foot Charley 2018 Island View Pinot Blanc.

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44:27

S1 E6-Light Flight: Is It a Rule or Recommendation?

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/05/21

Stem or stemless? Can I have white wine with a steak? What if I use the wrong glass????IS there a wine jail? Join us as we decode the customs of wine with our episode, "Is It a Rule or Recommendation?"Cheers to Two Wolves Wines, Bedell Cellars, Clos Rougeard, Cathy Corison, Glen Manor Vineyards, Julia Coney and Michelle Williams, Just Getting Better, Hawkes Wine, Jo Jo Valenzuela, and Janie Brooks at Brooks Wine.

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9:21

S1 R3-What's in Renée's Glass

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/05/17

Back to the North Fork of Long Island for What's in Renée's Glass! The BOE 10th Anniversary Edition Merlot (with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon). Dark cherry on the nose and palate. Beautiful deep dark red to red-garnet color. What a treat! BOE is a blast from the past for Renée, who had their sparkling wine back in the day at the now defunct Twisted Vines. BOE is now part of Chronicle Wines.

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37:13

S1 E5-Deep Dive: Long Island Wines

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/05/13

Zena takes a long drive for a deep dive into the wines of the North Fork of Long Island. Featuring special guest, Robin Epperson-McCarthy, the owner/winemaker of Saltbird Cellars, this episode covers why Long Island is such a magical wine place: from the terroir and micro/macro climates to the generosity of the wine growing community. Kick back with some oysters and a Saltbird Sauvignon Blanc and enjoy!

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11:34

S1 R2-What's In Renée's Glass

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/05/10

Episode 2 of What's in Renée's glass features talk of balsamic and acid and sun-kissed fruit.

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54:15

S1 E4-Guy Talk with Jimi-Introductions

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/05/06

Join us for our first episode of Guy Talk with Jimi - the companion to When You're the Only Woman in the Room - Conversations around gender, culture and inclusivity in wine spaces. In our first episode, join Jimi, along with special guest Ben Wright, in a free-ranging discussion being guys that drink wine.

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8:46

S1 R1-What's in Renée's Glass

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/05/03

In this first installment of What's In Renée's Glass, Zena gives her quite a unique wine to taste, giving new insights into terroir and the effect of geography on your wine.Bedell CellarsSmall Batch Coquillage 2023

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30:36

S1 E3-Deep Dive on Chardonnay

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/04/29

Are you a cool climate stainless Chardonnay drinker? Or do you want a little buttered toast in your glass? Find out the ABCs of Chardonnay and why the "Anything But Chardonnay" crowd needs to give this amazingly versatile varietal another try.

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42:39

S1 E2-I Don't Know What I Don't Know

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/04/22

A Light Flight into some common areas of intimidation in drinking wine.

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15:28

S1 E1-Introducing When You Just Want A Glass of Wine

When You Just Want A Glass Of Wine ·

2025/04/19

When You Just Want a Glass of Wine is a podcast dedicated to making wine drinking more approachable and inclusive. Hosts Zena Polin and Renée Gentry decode the language and unlock the customs of wine drinking with warmth, humor, and zero pretension. Hosted by Zena Polin, owner of Beauty Champagne & Sugar Boutique, and Renée Gentry, an attorney and WSET Level 2 wine aficionado-in-progress, the podcast launches on April 22, 2025, following Beauty's RAMMY nomination for Wine Program of the Year by

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