We’re welcoming summer with wall-to-wall California Chardonnay in episode 10 of Wine Spectator‘s Straight Talk podcast. Host James Molesworth is joined by senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec and an all-star cast of winemakers and grapegrowers, including Larry and Chris Hyde of Hyde Vineyards and HdV, Kistler’s Jason Kesner and Arista and Ferren’s Matt Courtney.
Later in the episode, our wine advice columnist Dr. Vinny walks us through some dinner-party etiquette, and stay tuned til the end for Molesworth’s sneak peek wine pick!
Wine Spectator’s Straight Talk podcast is now available wherever you listen to podcasts—subscribe for free on Spotify, Apple and more, or keep listening right here at WineSpectator.com/StraightTalk.
Hosted by senior editor and special projects director James Molesworth, each episode spotlights subjects featured in the most recent issues of Wine Spectator magazine, with episode 10 taking its cue from the July 31, 2023, issue.
Listeners can email their questions and comments to StraightTalk@WineSpectator.com; the next episode of Straight Talk will spotlight the Aug. 31, 2023, issue, with an exclusive interview with chef Thomas Keller.