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Exploring the Wine Glass

Exploring the Wine Glass

Written by: Lori Budd
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I promise I’ll never tell you what to drink, but I’ll always share what’s in my glass. A Podcast from the owners of Dracaena WinesCopyright 2017 . All rights reserved. Art Cooking Food & Wine
Episodes
  • Exploring Friendship, a True Issue For Many Women & One-Star Reviews
    Jan 19 2026

    It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!

    My friend Martha—my fun loving co-host of One Star Winery Reviews—recently made a trip out to Paso Robles. It was the first time we actually met in person and the conversation was effortless, the wine was flowing (along with a few margaritas), and the stories were endless. We even took a detour to see if we could speak to the beyond by seeing John Edwards live. While she was in town, we decided to take our friendship on the road. So, pour yourself a glass of something local, settle in, and listen to our guest appearance on Protecting What Matters, hosted by Barry Fisher.

    Please take a moment of your time to subscribe, rate and review Exploring the Wine Glass. It’s completely free and is a great way to let other wine lovers know about the podcast. Be sure to head over to the website, Exploringthewineglass.com, to read my award winning blog and to see what else I have been up to. And most of all, please tell your friends about the podcast!

    Slainte!

    Martha’s Podcast: click here

    Protecting What Matters: click here

    Find out more about my Wine Education Classes here

    Order Spanish Wine Bingo Game here

    Earn your Rioja Enthusiasts Certification here

    Music: WINE by Kēvens Official Video

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    Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com.

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    50 mins
  • Ripped-off, Disrespected & Still Hungry’ – Montepulciano’s One-Star Wine & Dine Tour
    Jan 12 2026

    It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!

    We’re back in for our final visit to Montepulciano, where the wine is ancient but the attitudes are…freshly ferocious. From a winery that proudly reminds you it’s been there since the year 1200—but still won’t let you use the bathroom unless you’re a “real” customer—to underground tastings where the host seems more interested in flirting and asking “Are you drunk yet?” than talking about tannins, this one is a ride. We’ll meet guests who felt “ripped,” Americans who suspect their tour guide hated their entire country, and owners who respond to one-star reviews with 1,000 years of family history and a side of “too bad!!!”. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when world-class wine collides with world-class pettiness, keep listening—because these grapes come with serious gripes.

    Please take a moment of your time to subscribe, rate and review Exploring the Wine Glass. It’s completely free and is a great way to let other wine lovers know about the podcast. Be sure to head over to the website, Exploringthewineglass.com, to read my award winning blog and to see what else I have been up to. And most of all, please tell your friends about the podcast!

    Slainte!

    Find out more about my Wine Education Classes here

    Order Spanish Wine Bingo Game here

    Earn your Rioja Enthusiasts Certification here

    Music: WINE by Kēvens Official Video

    Follow me on Instagram! Follow me on Twitter! Subscribe to my YouTube channel

    SIGN UP FOR EXPLORING THE WINE GLASS NEWSLETTER

    SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES

    STITCHER | iTUNES | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | PODBEAN | AUDIBLE | BOOMPLAY

    Even ask your smart speaker to play Exploring the Wine Glass

    GIVE US A RATING AND REVIEW

    Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com.

    Please support our sponsors

    Dracaena Wines - Our Wines + Your Moments + Great Memories Use code 'Explore' at checkout to receive 10% off your first order

    GET SPECIAL OFFERS FOR DRACAENA WINES

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • No Room, No Bathroom’ & ‘Are You Drunk Yet?’ – Montepulciano’s Pettiest One-Star Sips
    Jan 5 2026

    It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!

    Welcome to another one star winery review,” where the vines are world-class, the views are stunning, and the reviews are… absolutely savage. Today, we’re wrapping up our Montepulciano misadventures with wineries that allegedly buy good ratings with free bottles, hosts more interested in flirting than pouring, reservation “requirements” that appear and disappear like magic, and a restaurant so bad one reviewer said it made McDonald’s look like fine dining. Pour yourself a glass of something affordable and stick around—because if you’ve ever felt ripped off on vacation, this episode will make you feel downright vindicated.

    Please take a moment of your time to subscribe, rate and review Exploring the Wine Glass. It’s completely free and is a great way to let other wine lovers know about the podcast. Be sure to head over to the website, Exploringthewineglass.com, to read my award winning blog and to see what else I have been up to. And most of all, please tell your friends about the podcast!

    Slainte!

    Find out more about my Wine Education Classes here

    Order Spanish Wine Bingo Game here

    Earn your Rioja Enthusiasts Certification here

    Find out more about Wines of Galicia here

    Music: WINE by Kēvens Official Video

    Follow me on Instagram! Follow me on Twitter! Subscribe to my YouTube channel

    SIGN UP FOR EXPLORING THE WINE GLASS NEWSLETTER

    SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES

    STITCHER | iTUNES | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | PODBEAN | AUDIBLE | BOOMPLAY

    Even ask your smart speaker to play Exploring the Wine Glass

    GIVE US A RATING AND REVIEW

    Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com.

    Please support our sponsors

    Dracaena Wines - Our Wines + Your Moments + Great Memories Use code 'Explore' at checkout to receive 10% off your first order

    GET SPECIAL OFFERS FOR DRACAENA WINES

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    1 hr and 15 mins
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