This week we talked with Karri Norton of Seattle about wine.

Here are some of the questions we asked as well as some links to wine resources that you can use when planning your next - or first - wine event!

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What makes a wine desirable
How does trend drive wine popularity (Shiraz)
Many people saw Sideways - how close to real is the wine world depicted in that movie
What are the basics of tasting wine
What about spitting it out
What do you look for - in the taste
Is wine an acquired taste or should it just taste good to you the first time you try it
Do we do something to wines here that other countries don't
Are other types of wine frowned upon (fruit wines)
The wine I had in France was great - no matter if it was $2 a bottle or $30 a bottle - why
Should people take a class on wine tasting or just venture out on their own
What are your favorites
What's the next great thing in wine
Tell me about cork vs screwtops vs boxes and bags
How long does a wine tasting take, what should people bring
What's the best nugget of info you can give listeners about wine

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Karri's blog - which covers wine and many eclectic topics - can be found here.

Other links of note:

Wine Spectator

Geerlings & Wade

2 B A Snob

So You Wanna Know About Wine

If you have comments about the show, leave them below or send an email to alifeofplay@gmail.com.

See you out there...