Sip with Nikki- the Podcast!

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My good friend, Heather, says that wine tastes like “Rotten Juice”. Listen as this hysterical and educational conversation unfolds, and as she has some “ah ha” moments in understanding and appreciating wine. 
This week, I'm sitting down with Travis Ramazzotti, who is a second generation member of the family business. He talks about what it was like growing up surrounded by vineyards and farming in CA.
In this week's episode, I'm answering this super thought-provoking question: Why is wine Important? 
This week I'm sipping and sharing a new (to me) wine that I recently tried and loved! I just couldn't wait to tell you about it!itI's an interesting blend of Malbec and Syrah and at a really affordable price. And it's just De-Licious!

Do you find yourself wondering if you should be seeking out "low sugar" wines? Lately, my social feeds are flooded with brands marketing their wines it this way. Let's talk about sugar and sweetness in wine. 


Are you in search of that fireworks moment when you combine the right food and wine together? Or are you uninspired or even frustrated by the whole “Perfect Pairing” hype?  Listen in as I share WHY it can truly make a difference and HOW to approach it in a simple but effective way. 
If you are planning a day (or week) of tasting in a wine growing region near or far, you’re going to want to listen in for some super-helpful tips on how to get the most out of your winery visits!
I'm giving you a very quick and easy tool to better approach what’s in the glass, so you can be better at knowing WHAT you like and WHY you like it! (Or why you DON’T!)
My guest, Dr. Hoby Wedler, is a chemist, sensory expert, speaker and entrepreneur. Blind since birth, he will inspire you to experiences wines (and the world) though a different lens. 
Part 2 to answer your questions around what causes such a huge price range in wines!
Is there really a difference between a $10 bottle of wine and a $100 bottle of wine? And if so...What the HECK is it? And is is WORTH it?
How did a Type 1 Diabetic choose to be a Pastry Chef? And what was it like working in some of the country’s top kitchens with some really famous chefs?
My Brooklyn-Italian Aunt is dishing all the family dirt, including who in our family were the Bootleggers. And she shares her coveted Italian Cream Recipe!

If you've ever felt a bit (or totally) overwhelmed by all of the wine bottles staring back at you from their store shelves, you’re going to want to listen in as I give you some simple hacks to help you pick the right wine each time.
My 2 sisters and I reminisce about growing up on the East Coast, our family gatherings, and the love of wine, food and each other that that keeps us close!
I’ve got the lowdown on all things OXYGEN. When and how to incorporate it and how to protect against by preserving that precious vino after the cork has left the building.
So... our Producer, Kathryn, suggested that we turn the tables and someone interview me for this week's episode. This way, you'll get to know me a little and learn about what gets me fired up! (hint: it rhymes with food and wine.)
Taking a break from our super fun interviews to give you some quick clarity on a topic that I ALWAYS get so many questions on… Aging Wine!
Man did I laugh during this interview with Dan Gora! He manages the Operations and Test Kitchen for One Hope in Napa Valley! He’s also an inspirational writer and always looking for love in Wine Country. 


I’m talking with Sally Johnson Blum, a well known winemaker from Napa and Sonoma and one of Glamour Magazines “10 Most Bad-ass Women Winemakers!

My guest in our first episode is Dan Richer, a fellow Matawan, NJ born chef and owner of Razza in Jersey City, named Best Pizza in North America by "50 Best". He’s the author of the New York Times Best Seller, “The Joy of Pizza”