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Voices of the Vine

Denise Gardner & Virginia Mitchell

The wine industry is a layered system of professionals: winemakers, grape growers, coopers, engineers, writers, tasters, and much, much more. Each profession contributes to the history, science, and culture that goes into each glass of wine. Join winemaking professionals, Denise Gardner and Virginia Mitchell, as they reveal the industry behind the wine, exploring new wines along the way. This is not your snooty wine podcast! Denise and Virginia bring a refreshing take on wine, generating intrigue

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42:17

Are Tasting Room Rules are Killing the Vibe?

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2025/11/14

In an age in which the tasting room is getting called "dead in the water," we explore the history behind the winery tasting room, how it has evolved over time, and one big barrier to entry for potential wine consumers: rules for tasting rooms pushed by the rhetoric of the American wine industry. This episode truly highlights one of the big expectations that is put on consumers in terms of understanding and engaging with wine. Thus, if you are a winery that has experienced drops in tasting room

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46:16

The Quest for Producing (Good) Low Alcohol Wine

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2025/10/31

It's time to kick off Season 2 of "Voices of the Vine" with winemaking consultant, Denise Gardner and winemaker, Virginia Mitchell. We're diving right in, tackeling a very trendy topic for this year: low and no alcohol wines. Whether you produce 1,000 cases of wine per year or 100,000 cases of wine per year, almost every winery in the U.S. could process a low-alcohol wine. Such possibilities allow wineries of all shapes and sizes to make a low-alcohol product that still tastes like wine, acts like

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22:32

We Made a Rosé Wine Cocktail with Jayme Henderson

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2025/07/04

In our previous episode, Jayme shared several secrets and tips for crafting fine wine cocktails. In today’s final episode of Season 1 of “Voices of the Vine,” Jayme, Virginia, and myself are going to craft one of Jayme’s signature wine cocktails. We’ll mix it and taste it live for you! Plus, we’re sharing all of the details on how to make this lovely drink in your kitchen… all over on our show notes, which can be found at dgwinemaking.com/winelovers. Let’s sip and swirl together!

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52:17

Cultivating Wine Cocktails with Jayme Henderson

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2025/06/20

Today’s interview with Jayme Henderson, co-owner of The Storm Cellar, shows that the road to the wine industry can be a winding one. Jayme shares with us her journey from Lakeland, FL to Hotchkiss, CO, where she and her husband Steve, produce Colorado wine. Jayme is incredibly creative, regularly creating and sharing her cocktail recipes on her website “Jayme Grows Drinks.” In this episode, Jayme provides us with this refreshing reminder: wine is not dying. The proof through her integration of

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16:19

Wine Tasting Short: Les Lauzeraies 2023 Tavel Rosé

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2025/05/23

Our second dry rosé comes from the Tavel, France region. Known for its mouthfeel, weight, and fruit, these rosé wines are quite different from the Provence rosé wine we tasted previously. Join us as we discuss rosé wine color, how to pair these rosé wines with food, and what makes a Tavel rosé a “Rosé that Delights.” Cheers! For Show Notes of this episode, please visit our Sip & Swirl Cellar archive at dgwinemaking.com/winelovers

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Wine Tasting Short: Domaines Bunan 2023 Bandol...

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2025/05/09

When it comes to rosé, the Provence region in France gets it. Today, we’ll taste a Bandol Rosé by Domaines Bunan, which is a sub-region within Provence. These are “Rosés that Refresh”, which is often discussed in the monthly Sip & Swirl newsletter: crisp, zesty, and refreshing. Yes, this is a dry rosé, and yes, now is the time to start looking for the 2024 vintage. Nonetheless, we hit on some key Provence attributes like food pairings and the rosé color scale unique to Provence wines. Cheers! For

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41:42

Think Pink: All Things Rosé

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2025/04/25

Today, we’re diving into one of our favorite styles of wine: rosé! This style of wine has become increasingly popular over the past decade. Rosé wines have a long history of existence, but after decades of a downhill spiral, it now seems like every wine brand has a rosé wine. Want to know what goes into crafting a rosé wine? We covered it! Want to reveal those traditional rosé wine styles? We will! And, what can you, the consumer, expect when you open up the bottle? It’s time to put some truth

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31:42

From Forest to Barrel, and How Oak Influences Wine

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2025/04/11

Did you know that it takes between 105 and 180 years before a tree is harvested for a wine barrel? No? Neither did we! As we continue our conversation with Gina Shay, Sales Representative for the Greater USA and Canada through Trust Cooperage, Gina explains to us how wine barrels are made: from tree to barrel. We also get a thorough explanation on why those grain differences matter and how flavor changes based on the cooperage. Once the barrel is made, Gina gave us details on how winemakers can best

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55:25

"I Wanted to Sell Oak Full Time": Gina Shay and Her...

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2025/03/28

Wow! We have such an amazing guest to share with you today. If you have been following along with our oaky wine series, you know we have dived into some oak history, uses of oak in wine production, and explored the sensory perceptions associated with oaked wines. Today, we’re speaking with Gina Shay, Sales Representative for the Greater USA and Canada through Trust Cooperage. Trust Cooperage is a Hungarian cooperage house, established in 1992. Today, Trust Cooperage offers a variety of products to

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22:48

Wine Tasting Short: Hacienda Lopez de Haro 2014 Rioja...

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2025/03/14

Welcome to Part 2 on our series on Rioja. Today we are going to talk about a Gran Reserva from Rioja. This is the style of the wine that is aged than we tasted in Part 1, the Crianza. The Crianza is a great comparison to today’s tasting of the Gran Reserva, which sees greater aging time in barrel. Visit our Show Notes for more information on today’s episode including descriptions on how to read Rioja labels and food pairings for today’s wine. For Show Notes of this episode, please visit our Sip &

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21:14

Wine Tasting Short: Bodegas Lan 2020 Rioja Crianza

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2025/02/28

Today's Wine Tasting Short is a part of a two-part series. This is going to be part one where we start to explore some wines from Rioja. In our oaky series, we've been talking a lot about how oak influences the wine and Rioja is one of those regions that uses oak aging to define their wine styles. So join us today as we taste a Crianza from Rioja. For show notes of this episode, including a list of the foods we wanted to pair with this wine, visit dgwinemaking.com/winelovers.

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26:11

For the Love of Oak

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2025/02/14

We want to continue our series exploring a bit more about the use of wood, and specifically, oak, in wine. So today, we’re going to discuss a few of our favorite oaky wines including Oaky Chardonnay, Napa Valley Cabernets, Australian Shiraz, and Rioja wines. But first, we’re going to dive into a little bit more information on what oak contributes to wine. Afterwards, Denise and Virginia will share some of their favorite oaky wine brands. For show notes of this episode, including a list of the

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29:22

Everyone Loves a Good Barrel Room… But Where Did...

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2025/01/31

Why do we use wood for making wine? Wine lovers love a good barrel room, but where did these even come from? Today, we’ll share with you how wood integrated itself into wine production and transport, and how its use evolved into modern day wine processing that we know today. For show notes of this episode, visit dgwinemaking.com/winelovers

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28:51

Mulling it Over: Making Bad Wine Better

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2025/01/17

Mulled wine is a traditional, seasonal libation that many cultures enjoy during the winter months. Today, we’re exploring the time period that popularized this wine, and various ways we enjoy this cup of warmth. This beverage contains a lot of history, variation in creation, and is a popular reference within a favorite childhood classic movie. For show notes of this episode, visit dgwinemaking.com/winelovers

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21:02

A Dangerous Wine that Became Our New Year’s Eve...

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2024/12/13

Today, we’re diving into why we “cheers” with sparkling wine on New Year’s Eve once the clock tolls midnight. This episode is filled with Champagne history, the start of the Ball in Times Square, and why the term “toast” is used in celebratory occasions. Plus, a reminder of one of America's oldest New Year's traditions, which includes a handshake from the President. For show notes of this episode, visit dgwinemaking.com/winelovers

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25:05

Taste, Flavor, and Appeal: Wine Buying Tips for...

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2024/11/29

The holiday season is upon us, and I know that finding the perfect gift can be stressful and time consuming. So today, Virginia and I are going to save you some time by discussing our favorite wines to buy as gifts and the reasons why we picked them! You won’t want to miss this episode because our wine buying tips will not only save you time, but they’ll also be impressive purchases for the ones you love. For show notes of this episode, visit dgwinemaking.com/winelovers

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15:18

Wine Tasting Short: Galer Estate 2021 Cabernet Franc

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2024/11/15

Ever wonder what winemakers have to say about their own creations? Today, Virginia is tasting her own Galer Estate 2021 Cabernet Franc with Denise. Not only do we get to reminisce over Virginia’s time at Galer Estate, but we also unravel the perfect food pairing secretes for this Fall-friendly wine.

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11:38

Wine Tasting Short: Gusbourne 2018 Sparkling Rosé

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2024/11/01

Cheers to the release of “Voices of the Vine!” Have you ever tasted an English sparkling wine? In our inaugural ‘Wine Tasting Short,’ we indulge in a delightful 2018 sparkling rosé grown and produced in the U.K. Join us as we discuss the nuances of this traditional method sparkling wine that’s perfect for the wine lover seeking something new and exciting! You can find show notes for our episodes by subscribing to the DGW Sip & Swirl, or by visiting the Sip & Swirl Archive, both available at

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47:47

Does a Winemaker Know Grape Excellence?

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2024/10/04

Today we're going to talk a little bit about the wine grape harvest and what that means for people working in the wine industry. This is the part of the year where the grapes get brought in from the vineyard and processed into wine. We'll reveal information about picking decisions and briefly discuss the winemaking process from start to finish. Plus, we'll reminisce over our harvest memories. You can find show notes for our episodes by subscribing to the DGW Sip & Swirl, or by visiting the Sip &

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35:30

From Vintage Casual to Winemaker

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2024/10/03

Denise talks with her co-host, award winning winemaker, Virginia Mitchell, about how she got interested in the wine industry. We'll get the inside scoop on what led her into the world of wine and how working in the wine industry has shaped her life. Plus, we'll get her perspective on how she and Denise met. You can find show notes for our episodes by subscribing to the DGW Sip & Swirl, or by visiting the Sip & Swirl Archive, both available at dgwinemaking.com/winelovers. You can also follow Denise

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