Gravy 2 Ways
Randy and Carrie continue their social distancing meals and share their gravy 2 ways, a fried chicken failure, and the joy of pickled onions.
Jun 10, 20200
Wine Wednesday
Carrie Williams and Randy Wang explore the wonderful world of wine one glass at a time
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Episodes
A Memorial Day to Remember
Randy and Carrie share a few food fails and a few surprising successes. And Carrie becomes a little less of a fish snob, while Randy becomes more of a sausage snob.
May 28, 20200
Mexican Meals and More
Randy and Carrie share some amazing homemade Mexican style meals from this week and some great whiskey tips.
May 20, 20200
The Covid 15
Randy and Carrie discuss pizza and Rosé pool “parties”, Cinco de Mayo, and the benefits of a busted wine fridge.
May 13, 20200
The New Normal
Carrie and Randy have found a (safe and rule abiding) way to continue their Wine Wednesday dinners! Plus they chat about desserts and Carrie’s newfound love for Sunday brunch.
May 05, 2020•24 min
Taking the Wine World by Storm
Randy and Carrie sit down with Ernst Storm of Storm Wines and have a fantastic conversation about Wine making from Santa Barbara to South Africa (where he is from), and some even more fantastic wine. We are now fans of Sauv Blanc thanks to Ernst! Storm Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley 2019Storm Grenache Rosé 2018Storm […]
Apr 28, 20200
COVID can’t keep us down!
Randy and Carrie share a ton of meals they have created during shelter in place, and highlight some great wine deals from past guests so you can keep your wine cellar stocked without leaving the house.
Apr 21, 20200
Expanding Your Horizons
Randy and Carrie share some perfect wine pairing ideas, and Carrie talks about her mi-week trip to Santa Ynez Valley.
Mar 11, 20200
Lane Tanner – Lumen Wines
Join Randy and Carrie for an entertaining and enlightening chat with Lane Tanner, winemaker and co-owner of Lumen Wines, former winemaker and owner of Lane Tanner Winery and a pioneer of Santa Barbara County. Lumen Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2016Lumen Grenache 2016Lumen Pinot Gris 2018
Mar 04, 20200
Wonder Women of Wine
Randy and Carrie interview Rania Zayyat from Wonder Women of Wine, a group dedicated to increasing the visibility and influence of women in the wine world.
Feb 26, 20200
Wine Bowl
What do you do when you are just not interested in the Super Bowl this year? Go to wine country of course! Randy and Carrie chat about Randy’s wine country weekend, and Carrie’s short rib celebration at home.
Feb 19, 20200
The Jeroboam
What is even more festive than a homemade wood fire pizza party with wine? One with a jeroboam of wine! Carrie and Randy talk about celebrating Matt’s birthday, and his special wine gift.
Feb 12, 20200
Kathy Joseph: Bad-Ass Winemaker Part II
Randy and Carrie share the rest of their educational and inspiring interview with the Head Fiddle of Fiddlehead Cellars and FiddleStix Vineyards. Tasted This Episode:Fiddlehead Happy Canyon Sauv Blanc Fiddlehead Goosebury Sauv Blanc Fiddlehead Hunnysuckle Sauv BlancFiddlehead Gruner Veltliner Sweetie Late Harvest Grüner Veltliner 2016
Feb 05, 2020•28 min
Kathy Joseph: Bad-Ass Winemaker Part I
Randy and Carrie chat with Kathy Joseph, the Head Fiddle of Fiddlehead Cellars and Fiddlestix Vineyard. Tasted This Episode:Pink Fiddle Rosé 2018Seven Twenty Eight Pinot Noir 2014Lollapalooza Pinot Noir 2013Oldsville Pinot Noir 2015
Jan 29, 20200
Gavin Chanin: Wine Whiz Kid All Grown Up
Join Randy and Carrie as they chat with wine maestro Gavin Chanin of Chanin wines in Lompoc. Gavin, who started in the business at 18, and started his own company at 21, was named to both Forbes and Wine & Spirits 30 under 30, has been WINE ENTHUSIAST’S 2013 Wine Star Award in the “Rising Star” category, and has been […]
Jan 22, 20200
Clos Pepe: Limestone, Leases, and the Law
Join Randy and Carrie as they interview Steve Pepe, owner of Clos Pepe Vineyard (one of Carrie’s favorites!) now leased to Walt Wines, and former owner of Clos Pepe Estate Wines (closed in 2014). Steve shares his insights and opinions on wine, the future of wine making, and the importance of the Santa Ynez Valley […]
Jan 15, 20200
Ringing in 2020
Randy and Carrie talk about their second annual NYE extravaganza (the first inspired the Wine Wednesday Podcast). 11 courses, 11 people, 11 pairings. They wrap up the year in bougie decadence. 2011 Sea Spray Blanc de Noirs 2017 Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir 2018 Les Galimardes White Chateaneauf-du-Pape 2017/2018 Loring Boekenoogen Pinot Noir 2016 Wrath Boekenoogen Pinot Noir 2013 Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Brunelo 2017 Turley Old Vine Zinfandel 1999 Quilceda Creek Cabernet 2016 Margerum M5 2005 ...
Jan 08, 20200
Cantara Cellars – The Bridge from Lodi to Camarillo
Randy and Carrie interview Mike Brown from Cantara Cellars and Flat Fish Brewery in Camarillo. Mike is the third generation in a wine growing and making family, and he shares his insight and perspectives on California wine making.
Dec 31, 20190
Wine and Wedding Bells
Ryan and Carrie take a trip to Santa Ynez Valley for the Loring party and a stay in Los Alamos. Oh yeah, and so Ryan could propose to his now fiancé!
Dec 25, 20190
The Magnificent Margerum
You have heard Randy and Carrie pontificate on their love of Margerum M5. Today meet the man behind the bottle, Doug Margerum of Margerum and Barden wines. Tasted in this Episode: Margerum M5 Red 2017Margerum M5 White 2018Barden Vin Gris 2018Barden Pinot Noir 2017
Dec 18, 2019•55 min
Turkey, Pork and Pot Pie, oh my!
Randy and Carrie share their Thanksgiving celebrations and pairings, some party ideas, and a visit to the Pioneers of Santa Barbara Tasting event. Tasted in this Episode: Melville Block M Pinot Noir 2017Loring Rancho La Viña Pinot Noir 2018Seasmoke Southing Pinot Noir 2017
Dec 11, 2019•36 min
The Past and Present of Hitching Post Wines
Randy and Carrie interview Frank Ostini, the eccentric yet down to earth owner of The Hitching Post II and partner and wine maker of Hitching Post Wines. They talk everything from the movie Sideways to catching gophers. Tasted in this Episode: Hitching Post Pinks Rosè 2018 Hitching Post Careaga Chardonnay 2018 Hitching Post Highliner Pinot […]
Dec 04, 20190
The Legacy of Loring
Randy and Carrie have the chance to interview the humble genius who makes some of their favorite Pinot Noir: Brian Loring from Loring Wine Co. They talk about quintessential California Pinot and Brian’s unique path to winemaking master. Tasted in this episode:Loring Boekenoogen Pinot Noir 2018Loring Peake Ranch Pinot Noir 2018
Nov 27, 20190
Free Run Juice
Randy and Carrie chat with Michael Frashilla of Free Run Juice chat about boutique small run wines, and meals we would pair them with.
Nov 20, 20190
The Primal Pop of Prosecco
Randy and Carrie attend the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. Lunch sponsored by The Somm Journal. They also chat about braised short ribs and homemade spicy tuna rice cakes.
Nov 13, 20190
Meridith May of The Somm Journal
Randy and Carrie interview the marvelous Meridith May of The Somm Journal and The Tasting Panel. She shares her 25+ years of wine wisdom, insight, and future predictions.
Nov 06, 20190
Sideways Fest
Wedding and festivals and movies… oh my!Carrie attends the Sideways wine festival on her own, while Randy goes to Austin for a wedding and tries a new whiskey.
Oct 30, 20190
Pinot & Canard
Carrie crafts a French style meal of duck and an assortment of Pinot,and Randy celebrates his mastery of the smoked brisket!
Oct 23, 20190
Five French Courses
Carrie gives Ryan and their friends a taste of France with a 5 course meal, the best bearnaise sauce ever, and a lot of wine.
Oct 16, 20190
Four Brix Winery – Scosso
Join Randy and Carrie as they welcome their first guests to the Wine Wednesday Podcast: Karen and Gary Stewart from Four Brix Winery in Ventura, CA.
Oct 10, 20190
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