Ruth is with geek with the certifications prove it. Ruth lives and travels wine. Caroline is a server who enjoys wine and wants to learn more about it. Their combined knowledge and experience gives life and joy to the wine experience. It doesn't have to be expensive, it has to be good. Ruth and Caroline talk history, culture, and terroir as they taste and rate wines.
Ruth and Caroline experience cabernet, exploring the depth of its colour and exquisite bouquet.
8 Jun 2020
Wines of Germany w/ Guest Dr. Dietmar Kennepohl
Ruth and Caroline are joined by Athabasca University chemistry professor and wine afficianado, Dr. Dietmar Kennepohl, talking about how Germany has its own peculiarities in names, and production.
(Recorded in February 2020, before the social distancing / pandemic lockdown).
17 Apr 2020
Viva España!
Ruth and Caroline try two wines that showcase the diversity of Spanish wine, including an unusual Rioja. Produced with safe social distancing in late March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
28 Feb 2020
Let’s Go Argentina!
Ruth and Caroline sample wines from two magnificent wine growing regions - the well represented Mendoza and the slightly less well known Salta - in Argentina.
24 Jan 2020
The Heartbreak Grape - Pinot Noir
The Fickle Grape Heartbreak Grape. Pinot Noir is the diva of grapes - not too hot, not too cold, not too wet, not too dry. When the conditions are good, it can reward wine makers with some of the most exquisite wine in the world.
Join Ruth, Caroline, Broadcaster and Art of Conversation Host Rob Christie, as they try 2016 FEL Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley, and a 2013 Leclerc Gevery Chambertin Clos Prieur.
Ruth recommends https://www.thewinecellar.ab.ca/
20 Dec 2019
Drinking Canada - Beautiful BC
Travel in your glass with us to the sunny Okanagan Valley and sip a lovely fresh Chardonnay and a lush Merlot that surprises with it’s depth and complexity.
22 Nov 2019
For the Love of Bubbly
If you ask people what they’ll be drinking New Years Eve the answer is very often champagne. Personally I’ll drink it because it’s a Tuesday. So before we get too deep into champagne let’s talk about some of the other sparkling wines of the world. For the love of bubbly, we taste three bottles...
Fidora Prosecco Brut
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva
A cuvée of Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo
18 Oct 2019
Feeling a Little Tuscany
Visit one of the world’s most celebrated regions with us as we experience Tuscany by way of an affordable Chianti Classico and a glorious ‘Baby Super Tuscan’.
20 Sept 2019
Rosé All Day
In this episode of Experience Wine we’ll visit two Rosés that can take you to a special sunset just by being in your glass.
20 Sept 2019
Bella Sicilia
Discover Sicily in a glass on this episode of Experience Wine. This slightly less traveled area of
Italy offers stunning views and equally stunning wine.
20 Sept 2019
Que Syrah Shiraz
In this episode of Experience Wine we’ll try a couple of purple monsters made from this tannic
grape - which is the same fruit by a different name in different parts of the world.
8 Sept 2019
Experience Wine Trailer
Experience Wine with Ruth Blakely and Caroline Schwabe. Ruth is an oenephile with certficiations; Caroline is a server and wine love and enthusiast. Together, they explore the history, culture, and terroir to show how wine can be a virtual travel experience.
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