24 episodes
Normal School of Wine The Podcast Normal School of Wine Productions
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5.0 • 18 Ratings
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Normal School of Wine has one mission: to take the mystery out of wine, without stripping away its magic. Hosts Alejandro Ortiz and Julie Perkins break through the noise to preach PRACTICAL WINE ADVICE, talk life, and laugh a lot In the process. The beat is FUN, INFORMATIVE, and RELEVANT. Featuring guests, news, opinion, comedy, reviews and contests while cutting through the marketing-hype, debunk myths, and offer wine wisdom for every day life.
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Farewell Episode [NSW is now PINTA SCHOOL of WINE]
We say farewell to NORMAL SCHOOL of WINE as we have relaunched our project, still and always dedicated to spreading WINE WISDOM FOR EVERYDAY LIFE...
We say goodbye to Normal School of Wine, NRML Wine, and all of its affiliated "NRML" brands. Unfortunately, with that, we also must say farewell to NORMAL SCHOOL of WINE THE PODCAST.
For Julie and I this has been a labor of love, our little baby, and a project that we have loved and nourished through three seasons. We thank you all for your continued support over the years!
We hope you check us out in the future and visit us and see what we're doing in our new project PINTA PRODUCTIONS and PINTA SCHOOL OF WINE
find us on social media!
INSTAGRAM: @PintaSchoolofWinehttps://www.instagram.com/pintaschoolofwine/
X: @pintawine
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WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to wine@normalschoolofwine.com -
S3 E4: Understanding Bordeaux: An Introductionn
PREVIOUSLY NORMAL SCHOOL of WINE / NRML WINE
We are now:
PINTA SCHOOL of WINE
pintaschoolofwine.com
IG: @pintaschoolofwine
X: @pintawine
The penultimate episode in the season! Our dynamic duo heads for the storied, manacled, libraries and drawing rooms of most-respectable Bordeaux!
Along the way they welcome the New Year... hello 2024!
Alas, they share no news on the current new rebranding but they do tease a major announcement coming our way!
Pour yourself a glass and settle in, because Pinta School of Wine: The Podcast 9(?) is here to sprinkle some Wine Wisdom for Everyday Life!
OUR CHATEAUX PICKS FOR THIS EPISODE
CHÂTEAU GRAVILLE-LACOSTE Bordeaux Blanc - Bordeaux - FR.
@chateau_roumieu_lacoste
CHÂTEAU GREYSAC, "Cru Bourgeois" Médoc - Bordeaux - FR.
https://www.chateaugreysac.com/
"La Croix de Beaucaillou"
by CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU, St. Julién - Bordeaux - FR.
@chateauducrubeaucaillou
MANY THANKS TO:
J's Bottle Shop, Athens Ga.
Origen Selections @origenselections
SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine
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WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to wine@normalschoolofwine.com -
FROM THE VAULT - "Capital C" Champagne
BONUS EPISODE - OUT OF THE VAULT
"The Lost Champagne Episode"
Out of the Vault-- while we recorded this episode 2 years ago, it was never published add has languished in the dark recesses of the World Headquarters of Normal School of Wine, forlorn, forgotten... Until now!
Our dynamic duo break-down wine laws; sea-aged wines; and pop-open the bottle to reveal the mysteries and magic of "capital C" Champagne!
Styles, types, and stylings are discussed and we see if the chump gets stumped in this bonus episode! And, remember what Julie says: Don't let a flute chat ya! #champagnelife
Pour yourself a glass (of Champagne) and settle in, because Normal School of Wine: The Podcast is here to sprinkle some Wine Wisdom for Everyday Life!
*BE AWARE that there are some erroneous plugs for programming that is no longer active due to the original production date for this episode*
OUR (CHAMPAGNES) PICKS FOR THIS EPISODE
"Cuvée 742" Extra Brut by Champagne Jaquesson
@champagnejacquesson_officielImported by Rare Wine Co. @rarewineco
"Brut Rosé" by Champagne Lanson
@champagnelansonImported by Terlato Wine Group @terlatowines
"Blanc de Blancs" by Claude Genet, Chouilly
@champagne_michel_genet)https://www.liquidfarm.com/
SHOT OUTS TO:
Champagne Marie-Weiss - @ployez_jacquemart
Champagne Bollinger - @champagne_bollinger
Champagne Pol Roger - @pol_roger
Champagne Billecart-Salmon - @billecart_estate
MANY THANKS TO:
J's Bottle Shop, Athens Ga.
SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine
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S3 - E3: Oh no, it's Chardonnay!
Nobody hide! It's going to be alright as we dive into a the divisive world of Chardonnay!
Our brave hereos boldly divide the room as they delve into the controversies of Chardonnay.
Fear not thee who hateth the oak... we're talking styles, places, and favorites. Along the way the dynamic duo, Alejandro and Julie, talk what to pair with Korean food; what to bring to a party when no one cares about wine; and we'll see if the chump is finally stumped!
Pour yourself a glass and settle in, because Normal School of Wine: The Podcast is here to sprinkle some Wine Wisdom for Everyday Life!
OUR (CHARDONNAY) PICKS FOR THIS EPISODE
MÂCON-VILLAGES by Domaine Merlin, Burgundy - FR
@domainemerlinImported by Grand Cru Selections @grandcruselections
CHARDONNAY "Estate" by Levendi, Napa Valley, Ca. - USA
@levendiwineryhttps://www.levendiwinery.com/
CHARDONNAY "White Hill Vineyards" by Liquid Farms, Santa Rita Hills, Ca. - USA
@liquidfarmhttps://www.liquidfarm.com/
MANY THANKS TO:
J's Bottle Shop, Athens Ga.
Origen Selections @origenselections
Rive Gauche Wines of Georgia @rivegauchewineco www.rivegauche.com
SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine
WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to wine@normalschoolofwine.com -
S3 - E2: The Wonderful World of Chablis
We take off to the fairy-book town of Chablis whose Kimmeridgian hills resplendent with vines give us legendarily long-lived; crisp; mineral-laden, er, Chardonnay! Along the way we make a few stops to unpack the truth about wine clubs; how Climate Change is impacting Europe's storied vineyards, as well as touhcing-down on the formula for choosing a wine for parties and we'll see if the Chump gets stumped on this brand new episode!
All aboard and join us for a dive into one of our favorite elittle wines from Burgundy: the much misunderstood and adored Chablis!
Pour yourself a glass and settle in, because Normal School of Wine: The Podcast is here to sprinkle some Wine Wisdom for Everyday Life!
OUR PICKS FOR THIS EPISODE
CHABLIS by Samuel Billaud @domainesamuel_billaud
Imported by Shiverick Imports @shiverick_wines
CHABLIS "1er Cru - Vaugiraut" by Domaine Oudin @domaineoudin
Imported by Jenny and Francois Selections @jennyfrancois
CHABLIS "Grand Cru - Les Clos" 2015 by Domaine Jean Collet & Fils @chablis.collet
Imported by various
LINKS to ARTICLES featured:
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2023/07/alsace-to-trial-syrah
https://www.decanter.com/learn/eu-wine-labelling-the-changes-explained-507553/#:~:text=Despite%20initial%20talks%20in%20the,end%20on%208%20December%202023.
MANY THANKS TO:
J's Bottle Shop, Athens Ga.
Origen Selections @origenselections
Rive Gauche Wines of Georgia @rivegauchewineco www.rivegauche.com
SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine
WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to wine@normalschoolofwine.com -
S3 - E1: VACATION WINES
Holy bottle openers, wine lovers! Your favorite dynamic duo, Julie Perkins and Alejandro Ortiz, are back and they're uncorking more than just bottles this season. After a hiatus longer than the aging process of a fine Bordeaux, they're diving right into the juicy world of Vacation Wines! 🏖️🍾
POW! Is the design of white wine glasses just plain silly or a stroke of genius? 🥂
ZAP! Delve deep into the mystical realm of biodynamic wines. Is it magic or meticulous science? 🌙🍇
WHAM! And what's this? Julie is having a "hot girl summer"? Unravel the vinous mysteries behind this trendy declaration. ☀️💃
Pour yourself a glass and settle in, because Normal School of Wine: The Podcast is here to sprinkle some Wine Wisdom for Everyday Life!
#NormalSchoolOfWine #VacationWines #WhiteWineMysteries #BiodynamicBuzz #HotGirlSummerWithJulie
TUNE IN NOW and let's toast to a season of delicious discoveries! 🍷🎙️🦸♂️🦸♀️
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Our Picks for this Episode are:
BELLIFOLLI BIANCO by Odyssey Vini, Sicily - IT
@odyssey_vini
Imported by: Origen Selections @origenselections
ROMEO by Odyssey Vini, Vignetti del Dolimiti - IT
@odyssey_vini
Imported by: Origen Selections @origenselections
Flora & Fauna White , Northeast, California - USA
@idlewildwines
www.idlewild.com
#vinovaca
Honorable mentions for summer whites: Assyrtiko (GR); Vinho Verde (Po); Txacoli (Sp); Cieck Erbaluce (It)
BIODYNAMIC PRODUCERs - A PLACE TO START
https://www.regenerativetravel.com/explore/top-8-biodynamic-wineries-arould-the-world/
A special thanks to this episode's sponsors:
Rive Gauche Wines of Georgia @rivegauchewineco www.rivegauche.comOrigen Selections @origenselectionsOdyssey Vini @odyssey_vini SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine
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Customer Reviews
Super fun!
I’m trying to learn more about wine for my serving job and Alejandro and Julie make it super fun! There are so many great stories being told… it isn’t intimidating or hoity-toity at all. If anything it’s inspiring because I think I’m actually developing a taste for wine. I’m currently on the lookout for the Sicilian wine they featured, frappato!
Perfect intro to wine
Wow! I have nothing but great reviews for Alejandro & Julie. They balance each other quite well, they’re fun to listen to, and really do a great job of taking the mystery out of wine. I’m so thankful to have come across this podcast, while googling for more info on natural wine.
Favorite podcast
I love how enjoyable and fun this podcast is. It’s full of so much great information and it has completely changed how I think about and buy my wine. It’s not another pretentious or boring podcast about wine. It’s fun it’s flirty and it gives me confidence about enjoying great wine.