Boozy Biddies Talk Wine

The biddies round out the noble grapes series with Chardonnay – either you love it or you hate it, but this full bodied white takes on most of its characteristics from the winemaker! Learn what to expect from Chardonnays from around the world.

For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/154

The biddies revisit Super Tuscans! Learn about the big three – Sassichaia, Ornellaia, and Tignanello – as well as some more affordable options. Learn why they’re cool and how to spot them in the store.

For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/69

The biddies maybe should have saved the best for last but due to typical organization dysfunction, we’re talking about the king of grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon today! Tune in to learn about this grapes origins, the France versus California battles, where you can find Cab Sauv today, and how to pick one you’ll like.

For the full show notes:

boozybiddies.com/153

The biddies finally record the New York episode that got lost from 2021. Tune in to learn about wine in New York state from the Finger Lakes to the Hudson Valley. The oldest operating winery in the United States is in New York, as well as the nation’s largest wine cave. New York is also home to cold-hardy hybrids!

For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/152

The biddies return to the noble grape close up with Riesling – the only noble grape that does not originate from France. Tune in to learn about the different styles, the primary growing countries and how to pick out a riesling that isn’t too sweet (or is just sweet enough!).

For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/151

On the heels of our Prohibition and the mob episode, we're re-releasing Episode #77 The Queen of the Bootleggers which takes a look at the role women played in bringing about Prohibition, rum-running and bootlegging during Prohibition, and eventually in helping to bring about its end. You'll also meet one of our favorite badass biddies ever, a bootlegger by the name of Cleo Wade.

For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/77

The biddies take a little detour from their noble grapes series to discuss how prohibition and illegal alcohol to the American public basically made the mob. Tune in to learn more about Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and the other mobsters that helped keep America boozy while raking in MILLIONS.

For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/150

The biddies continue their tour of the noble varieties with merlot. Merlot produces very smooth wine which is often blended with other varietals to lessen any harshness. It’s featured in some of the biddies favorite Super Tuscan wines. Tune in to learn about where to find 100% merlots, the best blends, and the Sideways movie fallout.

For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/149

The biddies profile a favorite white noble variety of theirs: Savvy B! Learn about the differences in Sauvignon Blanc from different countries and why this crisp white is a perennial favorite.

For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/148

The biddies take you back their in-depth look at German wine including pinot noir. Learn all about the history, styles and how to pick out a good German wine should you find one on the shelf!

For the full show notes (and the video because we used to do VIDEO):

boozybiddies.com/17