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‘Straight Talk’ Podcast Episode 5 Spotlights Rhône Wines for the New Year

The latest episode of Wine Spectator’s new podcast, ‘Straight Talk,’ focused on the Rhône, Port and Wine Value of the Year. Host James Molesworth and senior editor Kristen Bieler share tales of their recent trip to France’s Rhône Valley, and we’re joined in the studio by Philippe Guigal to talk recent vintages and a new addition to Guigal’s famous La-La lineup of Côte-Rôtie Syrahs.

It is free to sign up for the ‘Straight Talk’ podcast on the publication’s website in order to listen to the full conversation! You can sign up and listen to the full episode HERE

Wine Spectator’s Straight Talk podcast is available exclusively—and for free—at WineSpectator.com/podcast. 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 5 taking its cue from the Jan. 31 – Feb. 28, 2023, issue.

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