{"podcast":{"title":"EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A Wine Podcast Exploring Wine Regions, Grapes & Education","slug":"eat-sleep-wine-repeat-a-wine-podcast-exploring-wine-regions-grapes-education-752875","podcast_index_feed_id":752875,"rss_url":"https://eatsleepwinerepeat.podbean.com/feed.xml","website_url":"https://eatsleepwinerepeat.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2991477/podcast_art_apple_hefr39.jpg","author":"Janina Doyle","episode_count":279,"summary":"A wine podcast bringing the joys of wine to wherever you are in the world. This is the place for fun, casual wine conversations, with tips, wine facts and wine tasting to inspire your next bottle of wine or vineyard visit. Listen to Winemakers, Sommeliers and Master of Wines who share their extensive knowledge, talking about wine regions and their terroir, their favourite wine pairings and winemaking techniques. This podcast is ideal for anyone starting their wine journey and studying WSET level 1 and 2 or just some great revision for those of you going even further. So grab that wine glass and lets get stuck in!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T06:21:13.335808+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eat-sleep-wine-repeat-a-wine-podcast-exploring-wine-regions-grapes-education-752875"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 264 – Wine Glasses Explained: Does Glass Shape Really Change the Taste of Wine? With Max Riedel","slug":"ep-264-wine-glasses-explained-does-glass-shape-really-change-the-taste-of-wine-with-max-riedel","published_at":"2026-06-01T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eat-sleep-wine-repeat-a-wine-podcast-exploring-wine-regions-grapes-education-752875/ep-264-wine-glasses-explained-does-glass-shape-really-change-the-taste-of-wine-with-max-riedel","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eat-sleep-wine-repeat-a-wine-podcast-exploring-wine-regions-grapes-education-752875","url":"https://eatsleepwinerepeat.podbean.com/e/ep-264-%e2%80%93-wine-glasses-explained-does-glass-shape-really-change-the-taste-of-wine-with-max-riedel/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cam9t8m5w6rg84en/ESWR_Episode_264.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina sits down with Max Riedel of Riedel Glassware to explore one of the most debated topics in wine education and wine tasting: does the shape of a wine glass really change the way wine tastes? From the science behind bowl size, rim diameter and aroma delivery to grape-specific wine glasses, decanters and the evolution of modern wine styles, Max shares insights from the Riedel family's glassmaking tradition dating back to 1756. Together, they discuss how different wine regions, wine grapes and winemaking approaches influence glass design, why varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay require different shapes, and how wine lovers can improve their wine appreciation through simple tasting experiments. The conversation also explores decanting wine, collecting fine wine, memorable bottles, and the changing landscape of global wine culture. Whether you're passionate about wine education, curious about the impact of glassware on sensory perception, or simply looking to learn about wine and deepen your understanding of wine, this wine podcast episode is packed with practical insights, expert advice and fascinating stories from one of the most influential names in the wine world. 03:06 – Demystifying wine glasses — why aesthetics and weight matter less than functionality and sensory performance. 05:07 – The science behind glass shape — bowl size, rim diameter and how they influence aroma and flavour perception. 08:53 – Developing glasses for different wine regions — how feedback from winemakers shapes future designs. 10:56 – Why the right glass matters — Max explains the famous Riedel tasting experience comparing wines in different Riedel Veloce glasses. 13:31 – Chardonnay vs Pinot Noir glasses — why one Burgundy glass is not enou…","meta_description":"In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina sits down with Max Riedel of Riedel Glassware to explore one of the most debated topics in wine education…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2640,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/eat-sleep-wine-repeat-a-wine-podcast-exploring-wine-regions-grapes-education-752875/episodes/ep-264-wine-glasses-explained-does-glass-shape-really-change-the-taste-of-wine-with-max-riedel/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eat-sleep-wine-repeat-a-wine-podcast-exploring-wine-regions-grapes-education-752875/ep-264-wine-glasses-explained-does-glass-shape-really-change-the-taste-of-wine-with-max-riedel.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}