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Sip with Nikki

Listen and dive into food, wine, pairings and all things California Wine Country. Weekly episodes are hosted by Nikki Lamberti, a winemaker and wine educator in Sonoma County. She breaks down topics in wine and interviews exciting guests, including winemakers, chefs and other fun and inspiring people from across different industries. Learn a little each week, elevate your food and wine game, all while laughing and not taking it all too seriously.

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41:48

Demystifying Wine Myths with The Wine Coach, Laurie...

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2025/01/27

Pour yourself a glass and listen in as Laurie Forster (aka The Wine Coach) and host Nikki Lamberti dive into the demystification (is that a word???) of wine. It's an engaging discussion filled with tips, personal anecdotes, and a shared passion for making wine enjoyment accessible, fun and FUNNY for everyone.They explore why many people feel intimidated by wine, discussing common misconceptions, including: The myths surrounding sulfites in wineThe relationship between wine color and qualityLaurie

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50:57

From Ashes to Action: Essential Tips for Fire...

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2025/01/20

The episode is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's resilience in the face of disaster, as Nikki and her sister Amanda, an LA resident, share their insights on rebuilding lives and communities after wildfires. They dive into the emotional complexity of losing a home (which Nikki and Michael experienced in 2017), the struggle to accept assistance, and the importance of connecting with others who have faced similar challenges in order to move forward and rebuild.With a focus on actionable advice,

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43:22

Damp January? Our Uncensored Tasting of No/Lo...

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2025/01/13

The rise of NOLO wines (non-alcoholic or low-alcohol alternatives), is attracting attention in the beverage industry. Listen in as Michael and I and our good friends and fellow wine industry professionals, Hoby and Justin, taste through sparkling, white, rosé and red non-alcoholic wines and share our unfiltered responses with each other! Learn about the different methods used to create non-alcoholic wines, preserving flavor during alcohol removalHow are de-alcoholized wines different from the

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24:38

A (Virtual) Taste of our Epic Razza Pizza Experience

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2025/01/06

If you missed last week's episode about Dan Richer and Razza Pizza in Jersey City, NJ, listen to that first and this will make way more sense! Click here to listen. Pull up a chair with my family and I at the amazing Razza Pizza and listen as my friend and owner/chef/author Dan blows us away with :His homemade cultured butter topped with CAVIAR!2 different expressions of his world-famous bread and an explanation to my nephew Aidan's great question about how they are different!Our pairing with Dan's

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49:50

*Encore Anniversary Special* New York Times Best...

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2024/12/30

It's Sip With Nikki's One Year Podcast Anniversary AND the last Episode of 2024! In honor of both, I'm sharing an encore release of our very first episode, with a new intro and teaser for next week!My guest in our first episode was Dan Richer, a fellow Matawan, NJ born chef and owner of Razza in Jersey City, which was named Best Pizza in North America by "50 Best". He’s the author of the New York Times Best Seller, “The Joy of Pizza” my go-to book for at-home pizza making! With 5 James Beard

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25:41

A Whole New World (Of Wine)

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2024/12/23

In last week's Episode (did you listen?), you met my good friends "English Anne", Joan and Erika as we did a fabulous tasting at Tres Sabores Winery in St Helen, CA led by fellow wine educator Jim Olmos. This week you are hearing the second part of our visit as we pulled 3 of my unfinished 2023 Sollevato wines from the barrel to taste them mid-way through their journey. I was excited to share my "babies" with this special focus group and their reactions are genuine, interesting and insightful

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32:16

Our Zin-Centric Tasting at Tres Sabores Winery

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2024/12/16

If you listened to last week’s episode, you heard me dispel some myths around Zinfandel and sing this grape’s praises! This week you’re coming along to a Zinfandel-centric tasting at the beautiful Tres Sabores Winery in St Helena, CA.Tres Sabores is a boutique organic winery owned by winemaker, Julie Johnson and they are celebrating their 25th year making gorgeous wines in the Napa Valley.Join my dear friends Anne, Joan, Ericka and I, as our wine educator, Jim Olmos, shares Zinfandel in 4 different

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19:13

Zinfandel: What It Is, What It Isn't and Why You...

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2024/12/09

When you hear “Zinfandel”, what do you think of? A bubble gum sweet pink wine? A jug wine?Today we’re quickly setting the record straight with what Zinfandel(aka America’s Grape) IS and what it ISN’T.What you need to know about this sometimes mis-understood grapeWhy you should be drinking it and what to expectGreat pairing recommendationsCheck out this cool video all about Zinfandel! Nikki’s Favorite ZinsTres Sabores Storybook MountainT-VineLambert BridgeRamazzottiDid you know I make my own wine

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57:12

*50th Episode Special* Wine, Wit and Wisdom, with...

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2024/12/02

For our 50th Episode, I knew I wanted so do something extra special. So Michael and I flew to Orlando, visited Walt Disney World and got to spend time with George Miliotes of Wine Bar George. George has been on my "list" as a dream guest since starting this podcast, and with a little faith+ trust + pixie dust, dreams can come true!In his Library room on the second floor of Wine Bar George, we got in to: How and Why he become one of 281 Master Sommeliers in the world What a train-wreck a holiday

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49:30

Accidentally Championing Turkish Wines, with Andrea...

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2024/11/25

Andrea Lemieux is a Michigan native who found herself on a "temporary" assignment in Istanbul… and 12 years later she is still there championing Turkish wines and the people and the history behind them.Episode Highlights:How the country is embracing and reviving its nativegrapesI taste my first ever Turkish wine-hear my reaction!The rise of women in wine in a Muslim dominantcountryWhat American foods she misses the most and can't getting TurkeyTips for transporting 12 bottles of wine in a

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20:57

Hey Hey, It's Beaujolais! Your Go-To Guide

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2024/11/18

The 3rd Thursday of November is Beaujolais Nouveau Day, which has historically celebrated the end of Harvest. It also means the arrival of super young, fun and flirty red wines made from the Beaujolais region in Central France. But is Beaujolais as a category of wine, just about those bubble gum and grape popsicle tasting wines???(which are certainly cheap and cheerful...)Get the scoop here on what you might be missing... there are more complex beautiful wines that also come out of that regionSteal

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18:52

How To Taste Wine (if you really want to taste your...

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2024/11/11

Are you really tasting your wine? Like, REALLY?I'm often asked for tips on the best way to experience a wine, including:What temperature should I enjoy my wine?Is swirling really a thing? And Why?What's the best way to actually taste the wine?If you've ever wondered these things... You're going to want to listen in. And if you want to dive deeper into the tips I touch on here, check out these previous episodes:Aging Wine- Why and How?The How's and Why's of Aerating your WineA FEW tips to elevate

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55:43

Spotlighting Women Winemakers, with Marilee Bramhall

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2024/11/04

Bold Women Make the Best Wine (Naturally).Marilee Bramhall is the founder of Iola Wines where she sources and direct imports organic wines from top women winemakers in France and Italy.Listen in to hear:What led her to specialize in such a specific niche of the wine marketThe % of women winemakers versus the % of wines being purchased by womenHer observations about how different genders approach wine differently2 unique and surprising Italian wines both made by sisters (Cue “Sisters, Sisters….” from

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56:22

Solo Travel Magic, with Jen Ruiz

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2024/10/28

Jen Ruiz is a lawyer turned travel blogger, content creator, Tedx speaker and author of 5 Amazon best sellers! In her newest book “12 Trips in 12 Months”, she shares how she experiences the world as a solo female traveler and shares how to find your own Travel Magic!As we sip on a surprisingly delicious wine from Washington state we talk about:Her quest for love as she travels the globeHow lucky many of us are to be able to travelHer take on the word “Influencer” and why she’s proud to be oneWe swap

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59:24

Less But Better with Mark McWilliams of Arista Winery

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2024/10/21

This week, Michael (in his official co-hosting debut) and I are sitting down with Mark McWilliams, Co-Owner of Arista Winery in Healdsburg CA (Sonoma County). Listen to our heartfelt and hilarious conversation, as we sip 2 beautiful wines while the sun sets and harvest moon rises in the vineyard around us. (Poor us).Mark is an enthusiastic storyteller who shares:How his family came from Texarkana, TX to Sonoma CountyThe ups and downs of starting and owning a wineryHow NOT competitive the wine

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36:04

Reality Audio: What Wine People Eat and Drink on a...

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2024/10/14

Did you listen to last week’s episode about Come Over October? If not, check it out! As part of the “Come Over October” Movement, my friends and I got together on Saturday night to Eat, Drink and Be Merry. (Also a quote from one of my favorite Dave Matthews Songs).I thought it'd be fun to share a peek into our gathering where we had 2 winemakers (I’m one!), multiple wine hospitality and marketing professionals, entrepreneurs and wine lovers gathering for a birthday celebration. If you’ve ever

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59:19

Why This, Why Now? "Come Over October" Explained

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2024/10/07

In a Sip with Nikki first, I have 2 ENCORE guests with me: Karen MacNeil (Season 1 Ep 24) and Dr Hoby Wedler (Season 1 Ep 13). The three of us came together to talk about an exciting new initiative that Karen started and that Hoby and I are big supporters of. We gathered in Karen’s office St. Helena and shared a very special bottle of wine from an epic year. This lively and heartfelt conversation touched on so many topics like:What is “Come Over October” and why you need to be a part of it!Karen’s

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23:18

Why Grenache Needs to Be on Your Radar...

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2024/09/30

Many of us that live in wine country are big fans of Grenache both as a red wine and a rosé... But maybe you don't know much about it and if you're not drinking it you're missing out! Listen in to hear:What kind of wines are made from the Grenache grapeWhy it's such a popular option with the foodies and the cool wine kidsA few of my favorites across different price pointsOur Sip Spotlights:Click on the links to find and ship them to your home!T-Vine Grenache from Napa ValleyTerrarium Rosé of

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21:15

What I learned From Sitting at the Bar...

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2024/09/23

A recent experience at a local restaurant here in the Napa Valley (shout out to Rutherford Grill) really got me thinking about how the right wine can truly elevate an evening and connect people in a world where we are all moving a million miles an hour!We're Diving into:Why we like to sit at the barThe magic of Syrah and why you should be drinking more of itThe importance of a pioneer family and their delicious wine from NapaAn exciting new movement you need to know about Here are a few of my

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33:05

Behind the Vines: A Sneak Peek into Harvest Day

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2024/09/16

It's Harvest time here in Wine Country! We wait all year for our one chance to create beautiful wine for you...and you're coming along for the day! Ride along with Michael and I for the pick, sorting and extra special crush (hint: STOMP) that happened on September 9th. You'll hear:The vineyard crew hand picking our Sangiovese grapesA special check in with our growers Joe and Travis RamazzottiThe sorting process that only allow the BEST grapes into the mixHow I react to spiders in my hairOur creative

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