Taste Toast Travel
Hey, friends... welcome to the Taste Toast Travel Podcast! We're your hosts and resident foodies and lovers of all things travel and exploration, John and Tara. John is a certified Sommelier and a Certified Specialist of Wine, and has worked in the wine and hospitality industry for over 10 years. Tara has worked in the wine industry for eight years both in hospitality and digital marketing. When we first met, we bonded over our love of eating, drinking, and traveling the world. That passion has only grown over time, now we want to share this passion with you from an insider perspective. On this podcast, you can expect a wide range of topics on all things food, travel, and beverage. This includes non-alcoholic drinks, too, because we don't discriminate here! That means we'll dig into things like where to go, where to stay and what to eat or drink along the way. We'll be serving tea on hot topics and big news, pop culture, the cultural significance and impacts that food, drink, and travel have on our lives, and bring on guests and experts who are just as excited, passionate, and knowledgeable about tasting, toasting, and traveling as we are. and have a lot more in store that we can't wait to share with you all. Grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and enjoy the journey with us. Cheers!
Taste Toast Travel
036. Wine Buying Tips on a Budget (from a Sommelier!)
Struggling to choose the right bottle of wine without spending a fortune? In this episode, Certified Sommelier John shares expert wine buying tips to help you shop smart—whether you're browsing the aisles of Trader Joe’s, Costco, or your favorite wine shop.
We break down exactly how to choose a great bottle of wine on a budget by decoding wine labels, understanding regions, and knowing what really matters when it comes to:
- Wine regions and origin (Italy, France, Spain, and the U.S.)
- Price vs. quality: what you're really paying for
- Grape varietals and wine styles to look for
- How vintage impacts the wine (and your wallet)
- Label-reading tips to avoid common traps
- Best-value wine picks from Trader Joe’s and Costco
Whether you're a wine newbie or an experienced enthusiast, you’ll walk away with practical sommelier-approved tips for buying wine confidently and affordably.
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Enjoy 15% off at Wine Girl with Tara's discount code! Use this link and code WINE15 when you shop.
