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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

By: Kim Simone And Mark Lenzi
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 Hosts Mark Lenzi And Kim Simone Explore All Things Wine With You! Trends, News, Education And So Much More Airing Weekly On Franklin Radio WFPR 102.9 FMAll rights reserved
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  • Episode 310-Uncorking a New Way to Learn with Mistral Wine Cards

    Episode 310-Uncorking a New Way to Learn with Mistral Wine Cards
    Mar 1 2026
    The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 310 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Uncorking a New Way to Learn with Mistral Wine Cards In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with Seth Cysewski, the visionary founder and inventor of Mistral Wine Cards. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by complex wine books or tired of staring at a screen to learn about your favorite vintage, this conversation is for you! Seth takes us on a journey through his professional wine background and shares the poetic inspiration behind the "Mistral" name. We dive deep into the philosophy of tangible learning and why Seth believes it’s time for wine education to "leave the screen." 📚 Inside the Episode: The Digital Fatigue: Seth explains why digital wine education often falls short and how physical cards create a more lasting, sensory connection to wine knowledge. The Mistral Format: We explore the design and content of the cards—built for everyone from the "wine geek" to the casual consumer. A Tool for the Trade: Discover how wine shops, restaurants, and brands are using these cards to enhance the customer experience and streamline staff training. Stop Chasing Trends: Seth shares his provocative take on why the wine industry needs to stop following fads. Plus, he reveals his surprising plan for what he’ll do if Mistral Wine Cards become a trend themselves! The Big Picture: A look at the future of the brand and the many creative ways to integrate these cards into your wine journey. 🔗 Get Your Deck! Ready to take your wine knowledge offline? You can learn more and purchase your own set at: 👉 www.mistralcards.com For more episodes and wine resources, visit us at: 👉 www.thewww.wine Cheers, Kim and Mark 🍷🍷🍷 #WineEducation #MistralWineCards #WineGeek #WineIndustry #TheWonderfulWorldOfWine #WineLearning #SommelierLife #WineTrends #WinePodcast #DrinkBetter
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    34 mins
  • Episode 309-Decoding Non-Alcoholic Wine With Rachel Martin

    Episode 309-Decoding Non-Alcoholic Wine With Rachel Martin
    Feb 15 2026
    The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 309 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Decoding Non-Alcoholic Wine with Rachel Martin Get ready for groundbreaking wine education on The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) as Kim and Mark host Rachel Martin, the visionary Founder and CEO of Oceano Wines ( www.oceanowines.com ) and Co-founder of the AFNA Wine Certification Program (Alcohol-Free Non-Alcoholic).( www.alcoholfreeaficionados ) In this can't-miss episode, Rachel uncorks the secrets behind this trending wine style and the professional knowledge powering its growth. She shares her deep wine background and guides listeners on the proper way to refer to non-alcoholic wines. The conversation centers on her brand, Oceano 0, which is making waves as one of the first U.S. non-alcoholic wines made with a true sense of place and vintage dated. You'll get the scoop on: The intricate process to make non-alcoholic wines, including the advanced techniques that preserve quality. An in-depth look at the use of additives, with a specific focus on Velcorin(dimethyl dicarbonate) for microbial control. Costs, shelf life, storage, and aging potential of non-alcoholic wines. The specifics of carbonated n/a wines. Crucial FDA and TTB label information for the category. Fascinating stories and trends in the n/a world. Details on the AFNA Wine Education Program, the first-of-its-kind credential for beverage professionals. How and where you can get your hands on the Oceano 0 wines. Rachel is here to prove that removing the alcohol doesn't mean sacrificing a wine's complexity or its compelling story. Cheers, Kim and Mark 🍷🍷🍷 www.thewww.wine #wine #winetasting #wineeducation #rachelmartin #afna
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    41 mins
  • Episode 308-Talking Whiskey With Colonel Craig Duncan

    Episode 308-Talking Whiskey With Colonel Craig Duncan
    Feb 1 2026
    The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 308 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Talking Whiskey With Colonel Craig Duncan Grab a glass 🥃 and join us for a very special episode as Kim and Mark take their first deep dive into the world of whiskey! We're thrilled to be joined by a true expert, Colonel Craig Duncan, the founder and president of Whiskey University. Colonel Duncan shares the fascinating journey of how Whiskey University and its foundational principles came to be, along with the story of how he earned his commission as a Colonel in both Kentucky and Tennessee. You'll quickly discover that much like wine, the location and terroir of whiskey truly matter, a concept we explore in detail. The Colonel gives us a clear definition of whiskey, and we draw fun parallels between wine stories and whiskey stories. We even compare a wine's tech sheet to a whiskey's mash bill! Get a history lesson as Colonel Duncan delves into the incredible, often surprising, history of whiskey in American government, including its impact on taxes. We also talk shop, comparing the landscape of big brands versus small, craft distilleries. Finally, the Colonel shares insights into current bourbon trends, and offers practical shopping and tasting tips to help you find your next favorite pour. Whether you're a lifelong whiskey lover or just starting your journey, this is the essential show for you! Cheers! Kim and Mark 🍷🥃🍷 www.thewww.wine For more education options, you can find Colonel Duncan at www.whiskeyuniv.com #TheWonderfulWorldOfWine #WWW #WhiskeyUniversity #ColonelCraigDuncan #WhiskeyPodcast #Bourbon #Scotch #Rye #AmericanWhiskey #WhiskeyHistory #TastingTips #MashBill #Terroir
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    40 mins
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