I particularly appreciate that Benrubi features those involved with the service, culture and industry of wine, at least as much as he does producers. But hey, New York is a metropolis for wine drinking, and thereвЂ™s a lot of industry people there connected to all corners of the wine globe with plenty of interesting stuff to say. ItвЂ™s US, and especially New York City, centric. Benrubi has a way of cutting to the chase, which makes the interviews informative and educational, while still very personable. Sam Benrubi is the amiable host of this straight shooting interview-based podcast. Podcast host Benrubi always asks his guests what bottle theyвЂ™d recommend to college-aged kids who still want to drink a good wine: this Picpoul de Pinet, $23, is a great answer. Their wines have been favourites of mine for more than a decade now. This Domaine is one of a couple that have put Savigny on the map. Try this one as an introduction.Дomaine Simon Bize, Savigny-les-Beaune, 2018, $70ДЄlong the way we also meet Chisa Bize, whose story is itself remarkable. The good news is that in relative (to wines of this quality made in other parts of Burgundy) terms the wines remain somewhat affordable, and actually available. His efforts over the last few years are a challenge to those preconceptions. Beaune, while the commercial centre of the region and surrounded by vineyards, is not as highly regarded as other appellations in Burgundy. Croix has been making wines in and around the small city of Beaune under his own label since the mid 2000s. Winemaker David Croix is one of QuigleyвЂ™s key guides on her introduction to Bourgogne. Bottles to enjoy while listening to Roadside Terroir - Season 2: Burgundy It is a reminder that great wine isnвЂ™t measured by price or points, but by its remarkable ability to say something about the time, place and people that give shape to it. It helps that the cast of characters she encounters are some of the leading lights in their fields (or vineyards).Д®njoy a bottle from Domaine, from Beaune (left) or Savigny (right) with this podcast. It's a great yarn, even if you know nothing about the region and its wine. Her openness about being an outsider to Burgundy and its storied wine culture makes listeners feel as though they are discovering the nuances of the region right alongside her.

She takes trains, hikes hillsides, hangs out in restaurants, bars and kitchens and descends into a couple of cellars, as she dives deep into the heart of Burgundian wine. The second season of Roadside Terroir is all about the French wine region of Burgundy. Host Brenna Quigley is a geologist and wine fan. When it comes to the sound of better drinking, Jonathan Brookes suggests letting your ears - rather than taste buds - lead the way with these clever wine podcasts.

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