Pour & Explore: Wine, Food & Travel Stories from Around The World
Are you ready to sip, savor, and wander the world? The Pour and Explore Podcast is the podcast where wine, food, and travel come together in perfect harmony. Hosted by certified sommelier, former winemaker, classically trained chef, and a lifelong lover of travel, Nick Elliott, this show is your ticket to vibrant conversations, delicious discoveries, and inspiring adventures. If you ever wanted to learn, laugh, and be inspired by the delicious and the adventurous, you’re in the right place. Each episode we will explore topics like pairing wine with your favorite dishes, discovering hidden gem wine regions, or even the wildest travel stories behind the world’s most beloved cuisines. There’s no snobbery here, just approachable, fun, and fascinating conversations. Whether you’re a wine expert. A foodie, an avid traveler, or just someone who loves discovering the wonders of the world, Pour and Explore has something for you. Subscribe now and join us as we sip, savor, and wander the world. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @the.real.wine.guy for even more flavorful inspiration. Let’s keep wondering and wandering together! 🍷✨ https://www.thewineguy.vin/
Episodes
Some people retire. Chessine Nugent started a travel company during a global pandemic and hasn't slowed down since.
After seven years on cruise ships, two decades in international IT, and visits to more than 35 countries, Chessine launched Chessine's Travels from the Big Island of Hawaii with a simple philosophy: your world, your trip, your way. Small groups, private experiences, and cultural immersion that goes well beyond what an...
I have a feeling this episode is going to make you want to book a flight — and I'm not sure if it'll be to Knoxville or Sydney. Maybe both.
Julia Hurley is one of those people who has simply done it all. Former Tennessee State Representative, CEO of Just Homes Group, children's book author, podcast host, world traveler, and one of the most passionate advocates for her corner of the country I've ever had the pleasure of sittin...
Most people who visit Sonoma come for the wine. And yes — the wine is extraordinary. But Gerri O'Riordan will tell you, with the quiet confidence of someone born in Ireland who knows what real green actually looks like, that you're missing most of the story if you don't get off the main road.
You've walked past it a hundred times without thinking about it — a wall of drinks, perfectly arranged, stocked with hundreds of choices. None of that is an accident.
In this episode, I sit down with Debbie Wildrick — thirty-year veteran of the food and beverag...
What do you do when your moving truck gets stolen and you're left with $1,200 to your name? If you're Pamdiana Jones, you pack a backpack, buy a one-way ticket to South Africa, and end up spending the next three years traveling solo around the world. The best part? None of it was planned.
You can tell a lot about a culture by the way it eats. Not just what it puts on the table — but how it sits down, how it serves, how it shares, and what it considers rude. And if you've ever accidentally committed a dining faux pas abroad, you'll know that no amount of apologetic smiling fully makes up for sticking your chopsticks upright in a bowl of ramen.
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What does it mean to truly read a place — not just visit it?
Sahana Kulur is an architect, an assistant professor of architectural history, and the founder of VacayWork, a travel blog for people who want to explore the world without leaving their careers behind. She ...
On this episode of Pour and Explore, host Nick Elliott ("The Wine Guy") dives into five wines that hide in plain sight on restaurant menus and wine shop shelves. You know their names, but maybe you've never actually ordered them. From a wine known as the "King of Wines" to a bone-dry white that will convert even the biggest Chardonnay haters, Nick explains what makes these bottles special and exactly what to eat with them!
Episode ...The "moment of truth" doesn’t always happen in a far-off vineyard; often, it happens weeks later in your own living room. In this episode, we explore the raw logistics of finding "only here" treasures—those unique bottles and jars you can't find in your own zip code—and getting them home safely. From the "non-negotiable" rule of hard-sided luggage to hosting "Knowledge Bomb" parti...
Travel is a physical sport. Whether it’s navigating the endless stairs of the Paris Metro or walking 10 miles through a vineyard, your mobility is the most important piece of gear you own. In this episode, Julie May shares her "moment of truth" at the Louvre, where she realized her physical condition was "struggle-busting" her dream of seeing the world. We discuss the raw, "dirt-tested" reality of international travel, the ne...
Travel can often feel as intimidating and gated as the world of wine, filled with "luxury experiences" that feel about as authentic as a cardboard box. In this episode, Nick Elliott shares his personal field notes on how to ditch the tourist traps and find the real soul of any destination. From his "no-glam" rule for finding world-class local eats to the essential gear that actually belongs in your...
In the wine world, it’s easy to get caught up in the "gated" feeling of unwritten rules and social anxiety. But here at Pour & Explore, our mantra is simple: Drink what you like. We believe wine is just fermented grape juice meant to be fun, and it's time to leave the snobbery at the door.
In this episode, host Nick sits down with Sage Toomey and Lucrezio, the duo behind the podcast Secret Lives of Sommeliers. They pull b...
Stop worrying about whether you’re holding your glass "the right way." In this episode, Nick Elliott (The Wine Guy) tears down the velvet ropes of wine culture. We’re separating the "rules" that actually help your wine taste better from the ones that are absolute BS. From the ice cube debate to restaurant anxiety, this is your permission slip to drink what you like, how you like it.
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The Myth of "Doing it Wrong": W...
Ready to ditch the tourist traps and find the heart of America? 🇺🇸 In our latest episode, I’m sitting down with Crystal Statskey, the creative mastermind behind Dates in the States. From a five-week "make or break" road trip in a Mustang to becoming a self-published author, Crystal’s journey is all about intentional travel and finding hidden gems.
In this episode...
In this episode of Pour & Explore, we aren't chasing Michelin stars or exotic luxury; we are chasing comfort. Join us as we take a culinary tour of four regions—the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America—to uncover the stories behind the dishes that wrap around us like a warm blanket. We explore how comfort food is defined differently by culture, geography, and history, yet always leads back to memory and resilience.
...On this episode of Pour & Explore, we sit down with Shelly Najjar, a Nutrition Mindset Coach and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. We move beyond calorie counting to discuss the sensory experience of eating and how to cultivate a healthy relationship with food. Shelly breaks down the "All Foods Fit" philosophy, explains the biological reaction to different macronutrients, and offers practical tips for maintaining mindfulness w...
Food is history, and a dish you love might have traveled centuries and crossed continents to land on your plate. In this episode of Pour & Explore, we dive into the incredible, universal stories of three comfort dishes—dumplings, noodles, and meat pies—and trace how they've been adapted across the globe. From Chinese Jiaozi and Polish Pierogi to Italian Pasta and Vietnamese Pho, these simple foods car...
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