Because 2020, Ruth and Caroline were on a break. The nice thing about wine is you can experience it together, apart. Recorded on a beautiful autumn day outdoors (more than 2 metres apart), Ruth and Caroline reunite to gush over Ruth's favourit

Wines of Germany w/ Guest Dr. Dietmar Kennepohl

Jun 8th, 2020 34m 46s

Ruth likes to talk art, history, geography, but science, not so much. Dr. Dietmar Kennepohl is a professor of Chemistry at Athabasca University. He knows the chemistry of all things delicious, like beer, chocolate, and most importantly wine. To

Viva España!

Apr 17th, 2020 25m 2s

This podcast is being recorded in the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic. Because of that Caroline and I are in separate locations. I wanted to feature Spain which has been hit very hard. We talk a lot about wine travel on the show and obviously th

Let’s Go Argentina!

Feb 28th, 2020 20m 6s

Your local wine shop aisle of Argentinean wine has probably been growing over the past 10years. On this Experience Wine we will sample wines from two magnificent wine regions - thewell represented Mendoza and the slightly less well known Salta.

The Heartbreak Grape - Pinot Noir

Jan 24th, 2020 29m 9s

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. Styles varies

Drinking Canada - Beautiful BC

Dec 20th, 2019 22m 7s

The world thinks of Ice Wine if they consider Canadian wines at all but Canucks arediscovering wine from across the country - from the crisp sparkling wines of Nova Scotia to therich reds of southern British Columbia the wine industry in Canada

For the Love of Bubbly

Nov 22nd, 2019 33m 25s

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 wor

Feeling a Little Tuscany

Oct 18th, 2019 24m 37s

From books to films the spotlight has been on central Italy for decades. Tuscany has a deep and amazing history that is evident in its glorious wines. The Sangiovese grape can be made into a simple sipper or made into complex Brunello or Super

Rosé All Day

Sep 20th, 2019 26m 39s

Imagine a wine with a hue the colour of a gorgeous sunset. In this episode of Experience Winewe’ll visit two Rosés that can take you to a special sunset just by being in your glass. From aSouth African pink to a classic Provençal sip we’ll samp

Bella Sicilia

Sep 20th, 2019 23m 49s

Discover Sicily in a glass on this episode of Experience Wine. This slightly less traveled area ofItaly offers stunning views and equally stunning wine. From a fresh crisp white to a lush red wevisit these sometimes under appreciated grapes and

Que Syrah Shiraz

Sep 20th, 2019 27m 7s

Think of a big bold red wine to match with a hearty meal. Your initial tendency might be to pickup a Cabernet Sauvignon but to switch it up a little many people are choosing Syrah or Shiraz.In this episode of Experience Wine we’ll try a couple

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Experience Wine Trailer

Sep 8th, 2019 2m 5s

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 trav

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