The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast

Forrest Kelly and Milan Martin of drinkfreespirits.com encapsulates a forward-thinking ethos that champions the idea of enjoying life’s moments without the centrality of alcohol. It encourages listeners to reconsider their drinking habits and embrace a broader definition of enjoyment that includes sophisticated, flavorful, and non-alcoholic options. This conversation is a compelling invitation to engage with the world of DrinkFreeS...

Milan Martin reflects on his personal journey, emphasizing how his experiences shaped him profoundly as an individual. He discusses the unique duality of human experiences across different cultures and their commonalities. drinkfreespirits.com

Milan reflects on his personal journey, emphasizing how his experiences shaped him profoundly as an individual. He discusses the unique duality of human experiences across differ...

Let's elucidate the multifaceted functionalities of the Wine Likes app, which serves as an innovative platform for wine enthusiasts to engage, socialize, and partake in gamified experiences. Jeff hopes to  collaborate with culinary luminaries from Bravo's Top Chef, facilitating the integration of their esteemed recipes within the app. Furthermore, we delineate the monetization strategies enacted as our user base expands, including ...

In this enlightening dialogue, we engage with Jeff Gillis, the visionary creator of the Wine Likes App, which serves as a comprehensive resource for wine enthusiasts of all levels. The app facilitates not only the exploration of diverse wines but also offers personalized food pairings and interactive features that enhance the wine-drinking experience. Users can partake in rating wines, researching pairings, and discovering events, ...

• Wine grapes are like those fancy cousins, way cooler than your regular grocery store grapes.
• Did you know it takes about 600 to 800 wine grapes to make a single bottle? That's grape-tastic!
• If you drop food on the floor for less than five seconds, it's still good, right?
• Wine grapes are smaller than you think, like blueberries with a sweeter attitude!
• When making wine, remember that the pulp is soft and juicy, just l...

Get ready to pop the cork because we're diving into the world of wine in a totally fresh way! Forrest Kelly chats with Jeff Gillis, the mastermind behind The Wine Likes App, where the goal is to make wine tasting more social and, let’s be real, way more fun. We get the inside scoop on how the app uses quirky questions—like whether you prefer salt on your fries—to match you with wines you might not know you’d love. Jeff spills the t...

Get ready to pop some corks because we’re diving into something truly revolutionary—The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast is introducing an Industry-exclusive, Winery in a Box! That's right; it’s a bonsai-crafted vineyard experience that fits snugly inside a 16-cube box. Imagine strolling into your backyard to find your tiny vineyard, complete with blueprints for a micro wine cellar and a charming tasting room. In this episode, Forrest Ke...

We’re diving into the delightful world of wine in today’s chat with Jeff Gillis, the mastermind behind the WineLikes app! The main squeeze? We’re all about making wine education a blast rather than a boring classroom snooze-fest. Inspired by the pandemic-era wine sipping and some clever tech influences from his kiddos, Jeff reveals how he’s gamified the whole wine tasting experience. It’s like a fun wine party in your pocket, compl...

Join host Forrest Kelly and guest David Aferiat as they explore the delightful world of champagne pairings, emphasizing the unexpected and exquisite combinations that elevate any meal. David shares his passion for pairing champagne with dishes featuring dill, like eggs and frittatas, highlighting how the right bubbles can create a toe-curling experience. The conversation takes a fun turn as they discuss food pairings that might rai...

We're diving headfirst into the wild world of St. Patrick's Day celebrations, and trust me, it’s going to be a green-tinted rollercoaster ride! Forget the boring old traditions; we’re serving up a recipe for the most questionable green wine imaginable. I mean, who knew that blending Sauvignon blanc with spinach and crushed Skittles could lead to such a beautifully disastrous concoction? It’s all about embracing those poor life choi...

Discover how to elevate your everyday moments with organic champagne in this lively discussion featuring Forrest Kelly and David Aferiat from Avid Vines. They challenge the misconception that champagne is only for special occasions, advocating instead for its inclusion in your daily life, even pairing it with the simplest of meals like Indian takeout. With insightful tips on choosing the right champagnes to enhance any dining exper...

Pouring a proper glass of wine might sound simple, but trust me, it’s a bit of an art form that requires finesse—don’t go treating that bottle like it's ketchup at a diner! Today, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of wine pouring with our resident wine guru, Forrest Kelly, who’s here to school us on the dos and don'ts of getting that perfect pour. From holding the bottle with a touch of elegance (no barbaric grips, please) to mast...

Sour Grapes is at it again, folks, and this time he's cooking up a plan that’s equal parts wild and questionable! He’s convinced that the Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast isn’t giving him enough airtime, so he’s ready to take drastic measures—like shaving his dog Bubbly and tattooing #justiceforsourgrapes on his fur. Seriously, this level of commitment to self-promotion is both impressive and a little alarming! We dive into this hair-rai...

Forrest Kelly engages in an enlightening conversation with David Aferiat, founder of Avid Vines, who shares his unique journey from economics graduate to purveyor of organic champagne. David reminisces about his formative experiences in Southern France, where he not only honed his culinary appreciation through the lens of a host family’s kitchen but also cultivated a deep connection to his cultural roots. He reflects on how his dua...

Join hosts Forrest Kelly and David Aferiat as they dive into the world of organic champagne in this engaging episode of the Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast. David, the founder of Avid Vines, shares his journey from Buffalo, New York, to becoming a connoisseur of fine wines and champagnes, emphasizing the importance of organic production methods. He highlights the unique experiences that come from enjoying champagne made by dedicated gro...

Get ready to uncork some delightful conversation with Forrest Kelly and our special guest, Rasmus Emborg, as we dive into the pink-hued world of rosé wine. Rasmus takes us on a joyride through his book, “Rosé Revolution,” where he spills the tea on how this once-overlooked wine has transformed into a pop culture superstar. He skillfully navigates the complexities of our current world—yes, we’re talking about writing about wine whil...

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Rasmus Emborg dives headfirst into the world of rosé wine, and let me tell you, it's not just a pretty pink drink anymore—it's a full-on revolution! We chat about how this once-maligned beverage has shed its old reputation and transformed into a legit contender in the wine scene. Rasmus shares some juicy stories about producers who dared to dream big, like Lucien ...