Wine Through a Young Lens: Questions, Curiosity & First Steps

09/12/2025 1h 6min
Wine Through a Young Lens: Questions, Curiosity & First Steps

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Send us a textIn this warm and thoughtful episode of Bottles & Bites Without Borders, Rob sits down with a very special guest—Jaime Deleon’s daughter, Ashley, a young wine enthusiast beginning her journey into the vast and fascinating world of wine. Together, they dive into the real questions that new wine drinkers often feel too intimidated to ask.She shares what excites her, what confuses her, and what sometimes feels overwhelming as she starts exploring bottles, regions, aromas, and flavor profiles. Rob & Jaime help break it all down—from understanding value and recognizing quality, to learning how to trust your palate, describe what you taste, and decide whether a wine is actually “worth it” for where you are in your own wine path.This episode is honest, educational, relatable, and full of encouragement. Whether you’re brand new to wine or mentoring someone who is, this conversation opens the door to a more approachable and enjoyable journey.🎙 Rob Clark — Host of Bottles & Bites Without Borders Exploring the world of food, wine, and whiskey—one bottle and bite at a time.🌐 Website: www.bottlesandbiteswb.com 📸 Instagram: @bottles_bites_wb 🐦 X (Twitter): @foodwhiskey 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533352930766813 📧 Email: [email protected]#food #whiskey #bourbon #wine #homecook #cook #BBQ #foodie #Italy #barolo #cabernet Sauvignon #france #italy #spain #napa #scotch #pizza #coffee Support the show