Welcome to Everyday Sommelier!

Welcome to Everyday Sommelier, where we make learning about wine approachable, fun, and something you can actually enjoy. I’m your host, Kristi Mayfield — think of me as your sommelier next door, here to help you cut through the complexity so you can enjoy every glass with confidence and learn wine your way.

Kristi Mayfield, Host of Everyday Sommelier Podcast
Kristi Mayfield takes wine from complicated to fun.
Kristi Mayfield, host of Everyday Sommelier

Why Your Choice Matters: Red Versus White Wine Glasses

If you’ve ever attended a wine tasting or perused the aisles of a wine shop, you’ve noticed that there are...

Modern Wine Categories: Beyond Old World and New World

Modern Wine Categories: Beyond Old World and New World

Ever been thrilled to try a “Reserve” wine from California, only to discover that the term does not reflect wine...

Survival Guide to Wine Tastings

Wine Tasting Survival Guide: Insider Tips for Beginners and Experts

Wine tastings are one of the best ways to explore the incredible world of wine—from diverse styles and regions to...

Wine Certifications Explained: Which Path Is Right for You?

Wine Certification Explained: Which Path Is Right for You?

Does working in the wine industry sound like a dream—traveling to vineyards, tasting incredible wines, and getting paid to do...

Alcohol-Free Wine Explained: How It’s Made and Why You Should Care

Alcohol-Free Wine Explained: How It’s Made and Why You Should Care

For many alcoholic wine lovers, the idea of alcohol-free wines may provoke mixed reactions. Perhaps you’ve never tried one, or...

How You Can Practice Try January Without The Guilt

How You Can Practice Try January Without The Guilt

In recent years, trends like Dry January and Sober October have become global phenomena. Millions have been inspired to take a break from alcohol...

The Ultimate Guide to Red Wine Styles: Find Your Flavor

The Ultimate Guide to Red Wine Styles: Find Your Flavor

Are you ready to dive into the world of red wine and discover how to decode its vast range of flavors? In...

Decode Your White Wine Type: Which One Matches Your Taste?

The Truth About White Wine Types: Decoding Your Style

Are you a member of the ABC club—Anything But Chardonnay? If you’ve ever been surprised by the wildly different styles...

Why does your wine taste different?

Why Your Favorite Wine Tastes Different This Time

If you’re a wine lover, this scenario might sound familiar: You visit a beautiful winery, taste wine, fall in love...

Why Having Limited Wine Knowledge is Actually Amazing

Master Sommeliers Don’t Know Everything (And Neither Should You)

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by wine knowledge? Maybe you’ve binge-watched shows like Somm or Drops of God or picked up Jancis Robinson’s World Atlas...

How to stop avoiding the wine list

From Wine List Fear to Wine Expert: Learn Wine on Your Terms

Are you a wine enthusiast or just wine-curious and your biggest fear is a wine list? If you’ve ever felt...

Everyday Sommelier: Learn WIne Your Way

Everyday Sommelier: Wine Made Simple

Welcome to the Everyday Sommelier Podcast! Love wine but feel overwhelmed by its complexity? You’re not alone! Whether you’re browsing endless...