In this episode of Wet Hot Wine, a podcast on a mission to make wine approachable, we welcome our very first guest to the table — Keri Buhman. Keri is a wine expert with serious credentials and a longtime friend of Stephanie, and her sommelier adventures absolutely deliver.

Keri guides us through an Old World vs. New World Syrah tasting, walking us through what actually separates the two styles and sprinkling in some delightfully nerdy wine science along the way. There’s even a live cheese experiment that proves protein can tame tannins in real time.

Beyond the glass, Keri shares her journey — from a small town in Washington to building wine programs, traveling the world, serving a celebrity or two, and even surviving the Christchurch earthquake. The conversation takes a thoughtful turn as she opens up about her pivot into functional nutrition and founding Mirabelle Functional Nutrition after navigating her own health challenges.

There may or may not be a spontaneous serenade. And we close the episode with another “first guest” appearance — this one a little more mystical — for a playful wine forecast you won’t see coming.

If you love wine podcasts, want to understand Syrah better, or just enjoy conversations that mix wine, life, and a little chaos, pour a glass and press play.

This episode wraps up our four-part series where we get to know each voice behind Wet Hot Wine, a podcast about friendship, storytelling, and figuring out what we actually like to drink. Episode 5 is all about Shannon, including her Texas roots, love of gardening, and her journey into wine.

We talk about how curiosity, creativity, and approachability shape the way she drinks and shares wine. Then we shake things up with a label-driven tasting, choosing bottles based entirely on the artwork. It turns out wine labels really do matter, and it is very revealing to see what colors, fonts, and vibes each person is immediately drawn to. Therapy? No. Informative? Absolutely.

Pour a glass and join us for the final chapter of this series, blending wine, personal stories, and the kind of conversation that only happens when friends sit around a table, judge wine by its cover, and then decide if they were right.

We continue our four-part series where we get to know each voice behind Wet Hot Wine, a wine podcast about friendship, storytelling, and figuring out what we actually like to drink. This episode is all about Brit and her love of Pinot Noir! Add in her effortlessly cool fashion sense and (slightly) intimidating energy, and you know you’re in for a good time.

We talk whole cluster fermentation—what it means, why winemakers use it, and how it can change the character of a wine—then put that knowledge to the test with an educational tasting. There are opinions, discoveries, and at least one “wait…what am I tasting?” moment. It's a true cluster funk.

Along the way, Brit tells a story about a truly unforgettable (and slightly embarrassing) medical incident, opens up about her journey with anxiety, and talks candidly about navigating life with a daughter who has Type 1 diabetes—bringing humor, honesty, and heart to the conversation.

We finish the episode with a moment inspired by Lady Gaga herself. Let’s just say… ooh-la-la.

Grab a glass and settle in for a wine conversation that mixes learning, laughter, and real-life stories shared around the table.