Why is some wine $5 while other bottles are $500? Where does this value get derived from and how do we navigate these waters? We are breaking it all down! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We have a special guest on the show today!! Helen’s Wine-Fairfax Director Sasha Puchalla stopped by to drop some knowledge. We talk about what it’s like coming up the ranks as a woman in a historically male dominated industry. And we also wax poetic on just a few of our favorite female wine makers! Shout outs abound! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Helen was in France a few weeks ago and had the absolutely pleasure of visiting a region called Bandol in South of France. We are talking history, grapes, vibes and It’s all about Helen's visit to Chateau Saint Anne and what happened there. what’s the history of that region what’s the Magic. bow and arrows - nooks & crannies- modern dance Mourvèdre vines- Its almost summer and it’s Bandol baby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...
Wineface is back with new episodes every Thursday! Today, Helen is joined by Wineface OG, Madison 'Mad-dog" Martin on her final day at Helen's Wines. Helen and Mad-dog break down what makes a wine vegan or vegetarian- and more importantly, what does not, and discuss the age old question- if Meryl Streep were a wine, which would she be? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
It’s that time of year when we need a break, maybe it’s a week, maybe it’s a day, but spring break is important! On this episode I am pairing wine with several popular spring break activities as well as talking about my current obsession aka wine of the week! Season two is back in April, but this is a little spring forward teaser :) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sangiovese! The great red Italian grape! It’s so good, but what’s it all about. Opening the second Helen’s in Brentwood in Los Angeles has brought about a lot of revelations for me about how people shop and how they drink. The love of Sangiovese is real!!! In this episode we talk about where it grows and how it differs region to region. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
In today's episode, Helen begins breaking down the intimidating world of wine knowledge. She tackles natural wine vs. conventional wine, the truth about aging your wine, and commonly misused buzz words. Grab a pen for this episode filled with useful tid-bits that are sure to impress at your next dinner party! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Take a toe dip into Burgundy in France!!! It's one of the most intimidating parts of France for people to understand, but this is the intro to the puzzle. Brief overview of geography, why it's so special, history and vibes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Helen sits down with celebrity hair stylist, Scotty Cunha and the two discuss...well just about everything! The talk east coast living and why buying grocery store wine is a sin. They may have actually covered too many topics but one thing is for sure: Mr. Cunha has a serious passion for all things vino! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Having people over is hard, let's start to make it a little bit easier for you! How to set the bar, what to serve, where to set it up, wines for small dinners, wines for large dinners- throw a holiday rager! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Orange wine aka skin contact/ extended skin contact white wine is definitely gaining popularity, but what is it and how is it made? This episode of Wine Face is a quick run down on the history, practices, vibes & current obsessions for all things orange wines. Current Obsessions: 2017 Viteadovest, Vurgo Terre Bianco, Sicily 2017 Alessandro Viola, Note di Bianco, Sicilia, Grillo 2013 Davide Spillare, Rugoli, Veneto, Garganega See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...
Every person should know what Loom in Los Angeles is because it's genius and should know Erica Chidi Cohen who is the co-founder and CEO. It's about women's health but there is information for everyone. I invited Erica to come talk about Wine & Women & Wine & Sex & Wine & Your partner. It's lit. We talk all about Bear skin rug wines. I brought three wines to discuss but sadly one was corked! Shit happens!!! We discuss Bordeaux & Some funky little love pinot. Wines to chug...
Zev Rovine is a badass wine importer based in New York. Daryl Nuhn is the wine director at Gem in New York. Together they are Zev&Daryl, a couple so sweet we had to write their name twice! I met them in Sicily on a wine trip in June and we became fast friends. They are both incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about wine, life & living! Wines we tasted: 2015 Chateau de Beru, Cotes Aux Pretres, Sans Soufre, Chablis, Chardonnay 2016 Anders Frederik Steen, Ce n'est pas mon chien, Vin de ...
Claire Thomas from the Kitchy Kitchen & Sweet Laurel Bakery brought some AMAZING cookies for us to pair with wine....and it was a wild ride! I didn't bring one sweet wine at all and I paired the wines blind, as in I have never had her cookies before. All of the wines teased out super cool notes of different niche aspects of the cookie flavors & Claire is an amazing wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things food. Learn about her entertaining Rule of 3 to 1 & get some sweet &...
Throwing down some Non traditional family gathering wines with the one and only Robert Pratt, Maitre D of Thomas Keller's The French Laundry in Yountville, California. Get some PRO tips from the ultimate service guru & some tasting notes/ pairings of my favorite off beat holiday wines! Wines we tasted: 2017 Cirelli, Anfora, Colline Pescaresi, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2015 A Los Vinateros Bravos, Volcanico, Itata, Pais 2017 Domaine des Terres Dorees, L'Ancien, Vielles Vignes, Beaujolais, Gamay 201...
Jon Gray from Ghetto Gastro came by the studio to talk about his Bronx based food collective Ghetto Gastro that is taking the world by storm. We tasted through some fall entertaining wines, talked about growing up in New York, swapped ideas & explored his extensive travel notes. Bronx to the world, the world to the Bronx! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Gamay, gameasy, makes you feel so breezy!! Intro into the prime time gamay zone in France: Beaujolais. These wines that are transformative are also usually best served soon after release, they’re the hit of every fall dinner party table. Plus! My oldest friend Libby Babbott-Klein wrote a dope ass baby book called Baby Feminists and we chat and taste gamay and it’s awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...
Basics aren't bad! On this episode of Wine Face we discuss types of wine in broad strokes and what they mean. Terms like: White wine, red wine, sparkling wine, orange wine, rose wine- OH MY! Get the 411 that sets you up for success!! helenswines.com https://www.instagram.com/helenswines See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mad Dog and I taught a wine class at DBA all about Buzzwords and we recorded it live! We took questions! We got off topic and then we got back on topic! This episode is all about building your vocabulary to talk about wine in ways that make sense and are accessible. And not totally douchey lol! Wines we talk about are: 2017 MicroBio, Nieva York Rosado, Segovia, Castilla y Leon, Tempranillo/Verdejo 2016 Chateau de Breze, Clos de Midi, Saumur, Chenin Blanc 2017 Wenzel, Wild and Free, Burgenland, A...
What is the deal with food and wine pairings? Delve into Helen's history with pairings, how food and wine inspire each other and raise each other up, if you use the right approach. Bethany Kocak is in the house chopping it up about how the wine pairings are done for the Animal wine dinners PLUS Helen's fave October pairings right now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Let’s dip a toe into the wild waters of Austria!! Michael Wenzel’s family has been making wine for 600 years... casual! One of many explorations into this often overlooked and misunderstood region. Plus! Shout out to ATM who made our music! Alex, Tony, Matt rock!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Helen is over summer! Well, almost. This episode explores the best wines to accompany the transitioning seasons and where to find them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
It's time to get to know France one step at a time- starting now! A twenty minute crash course into the primary wine making regions in France that you need to know and loads of juicy tidbits about each place. Get jiggy with it & BONJOUR!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
I’m Helen owner of Helen’s wines!! Let’s peel back the onion on the realities of conventional mass produced wine versus the Gems of the Gems made with purpose and intent. Get a quick 411 peak into my world at Helen’s wines that’s starts with curation and endless discovery. Plus Madison Martin aka MAD DOG stops by to taste Anne Paillet Wines!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
In June I went to Sicily and it changed my mind. I’m gonna take you through the areas I visited, the winemakers we jammed with and I invited Courtney Storer the chef at Jon & Vinny’s to swap facts about her Sicilian adventure as well!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Helen Johannesen from Helen's Wines in Los Angeles is breaking down the ins and outs of wine: How it’s made, why it's important, what you should drink, and why people often make it so damn elitist. Fifteen minute wine classes (Listen on your way to work!) will educate you, tell stories about the people behind the grapes, and teach you why it's important to pay attention to what and where you consume. Laughter, food & wine pairings, and surprise guests will abound. See Privacy Policy at https...
