Best Art Brut Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 11: Art Brut, with Hannah 1:50:54

18d ago1:50:54

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On this episode, Mark's artist/art teacher friend, Hannah, joins the show to discuss styles in fine art, stories from art history, and how W. Maxwell Prince and Martin Morazzo brilliantly incorporated both into their surrealistic detective procedural based in (and behind!) the world of fine art, Art Brut. If you have any interest in understanding d…

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Tenebres GSM 2022-Trader Joe's Best $7 Wine? 6:36

7h ago6:36

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Send us a text Tenebres GSM 2022-Trader Joe's Best $7 Wine? This is a Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre blend from the Languedoc that sells for $6.99. The 2019 vintage was $5.99. A GSM blend is from the Southern Rhone Valley with Chateauneuf-Du-Pape being the best-known and the most expensive version. This seven-buck wine from the Languedoc ain't bad at a…

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Ep. 15: Bone Parish, vol. 1, with Parish Pollard 1:14:20

3h ago1:14:20

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This week, Mark's long-time friend, Parish Pollard, joins the show to discuss the haunting New Orleans-based supernatural family crime drama, Bone Parish, vol. 1, and to talk about Mark and Parish's first spooky visit to New Orleans all the way back in 2001. Bone Parish, vol. 1 Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Jonas Shcarf Colors: Alex Guimaraes Letters…

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WTF is Alicante Bouschet aka Garnacha Tintorera? 39:26

38m ago39:26

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Did you know that most red wine grapes do not have red flesh? That is what makes teinturier grapes so unique, and why this is a great episode for expanding your wine knowledge and wine horizons. Alicante Bouschet, as would be appropriate, is one of those grapes. Derived from the French term for “dye” or “stain,” teinturier grapes have red flesh to …

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Aldi Specially Selected Cremant d'Alsace Brut-If u Can Find It-Buy It! 6:59

5h ago6:59

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Send us a text Aldi Specially Selected Cremant d'Alsace Brut-If u Can Find It-Buy It! I just spent a review on Cheapwinefinder.com and a PODCAST telling everyone about how good this wine is. Here is the link to Cheapwinefinder https://cheapwinefinder.com/ You have the PODCAST here. This an underpriced wine. Do not wait, buy a couple, the HOLIDAYS a…

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Dashwood Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023- $10 Goodness 6:45

2h ago6:45

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Send us a text Dashwood Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023- $10 Goodness This is one of those "taste of Marlborough" New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines. Sourced from multiple vineyards in the Marlborough region of Northeast Southe Island in New Zealand. These value-priced wines are popular and very drinkable. The Dashwood hits all the notes that are g…

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Ep. 14: Digital Comics Subscription Services 22:25

3h ago22:25

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On this week's mini episode, we examine the pros and cons of various digital comics subscription services, focusing on four specific services: Marvel Unlimited DC Universe Infinite GlobalComix Gold Hoopla Spoiler: Mark likes them all! Next week, Mark's buddy Parish Pollard joins the podcast to discuss Bone Parish, vol. 1, written by Cullen Bunn, wi…

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Jawbreaker California Chardonnay-Unoaked Central Valley Chardonnay Plus Skeletons 7:40

8h ago7:40

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Send us a text Jawbreaker California Chardonnay-Unoaked Central Valley Chardonnay Plus Skeletons Is a wine from Chateau Diana a winery founded in Sonoma in 1981 that is family-owned and operated. This is a non-vintage wine, but most of their labels are non-vintage, listen to the PODCAST for possible explanation. This is a very tasty un-oaked Chardo…

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High QPR Pinot Noir #5! (Learning about Australia Pinot Noir) 43:58

1d ago43:58

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In our ongoing mission to find high quality Pinot Noirs at reasonable prices, we bring you a taste of Australia and a discussion on where they can actually grow good Pinot Noir grapes in Australia, how warm climate regions like Australia and California try to deal with this grape that does better in cooler climates, and why Pinot Noir can be expens…

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Caretaker Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2022-Trader Joe's Excellent Pinot Noir! 7:06

4h ago7:06

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Send us a text Caretaker Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2022- Trader Joe's Excellent Pinot Noir! This is a $9.99 Pinot Noir from a sub-AVA of Santa Barbara County on the Central Coast of California. It is comprised of 3 Pinot Noir clones, Pommard, 2A, and 23. To find out why that is unique and noteworthy check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and li…

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Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay 2023-$7.99@Costco-New Vintage 5:54

7d ago5:54

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Send us a text Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay 2023-$7.99@Costco-New Vintage This is a $8 Sonoma Chardonnay from Costco. The details are unknown, but the taste is a crowd-pleaser. Value-priced wines often taste different from more expensive wines, but that does not mean they are bad, just different. Value-priced wines sell way more than…

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Seven Hills Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023- A Costco Bargain! 6:02

3d ago6:02

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Send us a text Seven Hills Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023- A Costco Bargain! This Sau Blanc is from a winery that was one of the first wineries established in eastern Columbia Valley (Walla Walla). This isn't a wine from an Estate vineyard but is sourced from top-quality vineyards. A portion of this wine was fermented and aged in French Oak s…

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Ep. 13: The Department of Truth, vol. 1: The End of the World, with Gary Marts 1:44:39

4d ago1:44:39

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On this episode, host Mark Ohrenberger and his friend Gary Marts discuss The Department of Truth, vol. 1: The End of the World. This sci-fi/alternate history/cloak-and-dagger secret government agency story examines the history, impacts, and possible impacts of popular conspiracy theories on American culture and politics as well as the very nature o…

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Italian Wine Adventure #13: Arneis! (A hidden white wine gem from Piedmont, for Chardonnay lovers?) 36:42

7d ago36:42

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Known as “little rascal” in the local Piemontese dialect, this unique Italian white wine is elegant, rich, and flavorful. We usually prefer our white wines to be crisp and acidic, but we really enjoyed this rounder wine, and we think that Chardonnay lovers may find this to be a good option. In this episode we explore just exactly what Arneis is, an…

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Aldi Specially Selected Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022-Good For U Good To U 7:02

5d ago7:02

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Send us a text Aldi Specially Selected Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022-Good For U Good To U Willamette Valley is one of America's premier Pinot Noir growing regions, one that can compete with France. Can a store brand Willamette Vallet wine bring the goods? For $12.99, it more than brings the goods! Check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and list…

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Moon X Black Pinot Noir 2023-Trader Joe's $6.99 Dupe 6:30

8d ago6:30

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Send us a text Moon X Black Pinot Noir 2023-Trader Joe's $6.99 Dupe This wine came out back in 2014, it was intended to be in the style of Meiomi Pinot Noir, Meomi caused a landslide, it turned the wine world upside down. Joe Wagner from the Caymus Family eventually sold it for $333,000,00. It was huge, so duplicate wines came to the market and Tra…

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Belletti DOC Prosecco-Aldi $10 Bargain Bubbly 6:59

15d ago6:59

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Send us a text Belletti DOC Prosecco-Aldi $10 Bargain Bubbly This is a non-vintage extra-dry Bubbly that rocks. The little extra sweetness adds to the flavor in a very positive way. This bargain bubbly drinks well, why pay more? For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the excellent PODCAST. Check us out at www.chea…

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Ep. 12: Stand Still 1 & Jane Jet, with Amal Desai 22:50

11d ago22:50

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On this week's mini episode, Mark features two recent books: Stand Still, Issue 1 Story & Color: Lee Loughridge Art: Andrew Robinson Design & Lettering: Rob Tweedie Publisher: Image Comics and Jane Jet, Book 1: Nuclear Shadows Writer/Letterer/Co-Creator: Amal Desai Artist/Co-Creator: Paul Essenson Colorist: Giuliana La Malfa Publisher: Markosia Ama…

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Bordeaux Bargains #2! (Plus: how to figure out what grapes are in a Bordeaux wine) 38:26

12d ago38:26

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Confused by how to tell what is in a Bordeaux wine? We feel you! It’s confusing because there are a wide variety of grapes and blends to be found in Bordeaux wines and they don’t usually tell you on the label, but we have some secrets to share about how you can start to figure it out. Also, we think that, whether you are a Cabernet Sauvignon lover …

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Pas de Probleme Sauvignon Blanc 2022-Try It You'll Like It! 6:20

19d ago6:20

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Send us a text Pas de Probleme Sauvignon Blanc 2022- Try It You'll Like It! This is a Sauvignon Blanc from a small village in the center of the Languedoc. Maybe it is organic and sustainable farmed maybe it isn't. This is a unique Sauvignon Blanc, not so different that you do not recognize it. Maybe it tastes more expensive than value-priced. For m…

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Kenwood Sonoma Monterey Chardonnay 2019-Better Than It should Be! 6:42

15d ago6:42

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Send us a text Kenwood Sonoma Monterey Chardonnay 2019-Better Than It Should Be! This is a bottling from Kenwood Vineyards a 160-year-old winery that is currently owned by Pernod Ricard. Pernod Ricard sold off their value-priced wines while keeping Kenwood. Kenwood seems to be transitioning toward high-end wines and this is a value-priced wine. Sti…

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Trader Joe's Reserve Knights Valley Cabernet Franc 2021-Have U Had A Knights Valley Wine? 5:41

18d ago5:41

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Send us a text Trader Joe's Reserve Knights Valley Cabernet Franc 2021- Have U Had A Knights Valley Wine? TJ's is great for sub-AVA wines at very low prices. I learned I love Santa Barbara wine from Trader Joe's Reserve program. Knights Valley AVA is a smaller AVA featuring more boutique wineries so a value-priced wine from here is a revelation. Ca…

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Portuguese Wine Primer #1: Vinho Verde! 39:25

19d ago39:25

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With just a few weeks of summer left, we have the perfect wine to ensure that you do not squander those last few precious days. Afterall, there are some wines that just scream summer, and Vinho Verde is at the top of the list. Hailing from Portugal, Vinho Verde is a light, crisp, easy drinking, crowd pleasing little spritzer. Yes, spritzer because …

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Octopoda Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2021-Costco Bargain Alert! 6:52

20d ago6:52

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Send us a text Octopoda Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2021-Costco Bargain Alert! This is a wine that sells at Costco for $7.99. Its list price is $25 and most internet sellers have it for between $18 and $25. This is a Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir selling for about half or a third of its asking price. That doesn't matter if it does not deliver. But t…

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Richebois AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages 2023-TJ's $8 Southern Rhône Valley Red 6:45

22d ago6:45

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Send us a text Richebois AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages 2023-TJ's $8 Southern Rhône Valley Red If you shop at Trader Joe's you come to expect that a $8 wine is good. That is not reality. The stores that feature very good Brand wines are changing the game! A good Cotes du Rhone Villages should sell for $12 to $15. But smart shoppers know better, there …

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Ep. 10: When We Transform, Interview with Tomi Trembath 27:09

25d ago27:09

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On this week's episode, GNA host Mark Ohrenberger welcomes Tomi Trembath, a podcaster and first-time comic writer, whose upcoming comic When We Transform: A Superhero Tale of Transition, issue 0, is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Tomi discusses her two podcasts: Giant Size Violence: A Toku Comics Podcast and Transcending Comics, a podcast d…

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Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Sonoma County Syrah 2022-You Need A Tasty Syrah 6:48

25d ago6:48

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Send us a text Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Sonoma County Syrah 2022-You Need A Tasty Syrah in the 2000s Syrah and Australian Shiraz (Syrah by a different name) were the rage. And then the BOOM ended. Syrah is still as awesome as it always was, it just isn't the flavor of the moment. I forgot just how much I loved Syrah/Shiraz wines. This Trader Joe'…

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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #10: Kira Ballotta, Winemaker and Owner of Olivia Brion + Cantadora Wines! 49:38

26d ago49:38

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Kira Ballotta not only makes highly rated and sought after wines (her wines have rated at 92+ with Wine Enthusiast), she is a storyteller who focuses on trailblazing women - and we have to admit, she is quite a trailblazer herself. She is a self-made winemaker and entrepreneur who focuses on sustainable wines, and you can hear her fascinating story…

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Evolution Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022-Expensive Pinot @ A Value Price 6:56

28d ago6:56

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Send us a text Evolution Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022-Expensive Pinot @ A Value Price This brand is from Sokol Blosser, a family-owned winery from the Dundee Hills of Willamette Valley founded in 1971 which is the beginning of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. This wine tastes expensive value-priced Pinot Noir is made differently (check out the po…

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Seaglass Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2023-USA..USA 6:00

1M ago6:00

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Send us a text Seaglass Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2023-USA..USA The Seaglass Sauvignon Blanc had been sourced from Santa Barbara County, but with the 2023 vintage changed to Central Coast AVA. This is a Sauvignon Blanc that brings the flavor of New Zealand without the spikey flavors. Sauvignon Blanc should challenge your taste buds, it is a bol…

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Ep. 9: Friday, Book 1: The First Day of Christmas, with Karen Ohrenberger 1:04:09

1M ago1:04:09

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Host Mark Ohrenberger continues his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. GNA focuses primarily on comics and graphic novels from outside the superhero genre. On this episode, Mark welcomes his HIS MOM, Karen Ohrenberger! to discuss: Friday, Book One: The First Day of Christmas Writer:…

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Are We Wrong About Oaky Chardonnay? 51:46

1M ago51:46

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We can admit when we are wrong, and we have to say that although we are not the biggest fans of oaky Chardonnay, we think we found some wines that even an ABC person (that is Anything But Chardonnay) can enjoy. Chardonnay is the most popular white wine in the world, but it is also a very polarizing wine - some people love it and will drink nothing …

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Castellore DOCG Chianti 2023-$6 Aldi Food Wine 6:54

1M ago6:54

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Send us a text Castellore DOCG Chianti 2023-$6 Aldi Food Wine In Italy, in Tuscany, Chianti is part of the day's meals. Perfect for pasta in red sauce and with a snack of delicious cheese. When Italians buy a bottle for a meal, it probably is in the $6 range. A DOCG wine is made to the highest Italian wine standards. Don't let the low price scare y…

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Motif Red Hills Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon 2022-New Vintage Of TJ's Wonder $5 Red 6:08

1M ago6:08

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Send us a text Motif Red Hills Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon 2022-New Vintage Of TJ's Wonder $5 Red This is a $4.99 wine. Lake County is the AVA that is on the Northern border of Napa County! Red Hills is located on the southern side of Clear Lake, the largest lake in California. The soil is from an ancient volcano, and the vineyards are in the he…

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Ep. 8: The Big Burn & Falling in Love on the Path to Hell 12:15

1M ago12:15

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On this week's mini episode, Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger discusses two books from his pull list - The Big Burn and Falling in Love on the Path to Hell. The Big Burn, Issue 1 Writer: Joe Henderson Artist: Lee Garbett Colors: Lee Loughridge Letters: Simon Bowland Publisher: DSTLRY Falling in Love on the Path to Hell, Issues 1-2 Writer: Ger…

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Are Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Wines Good? (Reviews of their Chardonnay, Meritage, and GSM) 51:09

1M ago51:09

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A common question we get is just how good are in-house wine brands like Trader Joe’s or Costco Kirkland Signature wines. This week, we tackle the 3rd highest tier of Trader Joe’s in-house wines, the Grand Reserve level, which is usually priced at $12.99 - which is a killer price IF they are any good. This week we also went out on a limb to try wine…

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Kirkland Friuli Grave Pinot Grigio 2023-Costco $5 Summer Sipper 5:57

1M ago5:57

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Send us a text Kirkland Friuli Grave Pinot Grigio 2023-Costco $5 Summer Sipper Cwf revealed the 2022 vintage last March and was amazed at the quality of a $4.99 Friuli Grave Pinot Grigio. This is the DOC where value-price Pinot Grigio comes from, but the Costco wine more than delivers for the price. There is a reason that Costco with its limited wi…

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Trader Joe's Reserve Yountville Chardonnay 2023-The Best $10 Yountville Chardonnay? 7:02

2M ago7:02

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Send us a text Trader Joe's Reserve Yountville Chardonnay 2023-The Best $10 Yountville Chardonnay? Yountville is a Napa Valley AVA where they never, ever make ten-buck Chardonnay, much less any $10 wine. Trader Joe's is bringing you a Yountville Chardonnay that has 8 months in new and used French oak barrels! Most Yountville Chardonnay starts at $2…

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Liberté San luis Obispo County Pinot Noir 2021- Trader Joe's Value, Very Good Pinot 6:13

2M ago6:13

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Send us a text Liberté San Luis Obispo County Pinot Noir 2021- Trader Joe's Value, Very Good Pinot This is a Trader Joe's $9.99 SLO County Pinot Noir. CWF has reviewed this Pinoy since 2017 and it has been an excellent value with each vintage! This year we know who made it (read the review), and we are again impressed with the quality. Check out ht…

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Ep. 7: Gideon Falls, Vol. 1: The Black Barn, with Steven Hovater 2:23:17

2M ago2:23:17

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Host Mark Ohrenberger continues his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. GNA focuses primarily on comics and graphic novels from outside the superhero genre. On this episode, Mark welcomes his friend Steven Hovater to discuss: Gideon Falls, Vol. 1: The Black Barn Writer: Jeff Lemire A…

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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #9: Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker of Golan Heights Winery! 36:56

2M ago36:56

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Did you know they make award winning wines in Israel? In this special episode, we have the honor to speak with Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker at Golan Heights Winery and one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Israel. Victor shares with us his journey and how we combined his love of food and interest in agriculture into a career in wine that…

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Canoe Ridge Vineyard Expedition Chardonnay 2022- A Costco Bargain! 6:54

2M ago6:54

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Send us a text Canoe Ridge Vineyard Expedition Chardonnay 2022- A Costco Bargain! This is a Chardonnay from two vineyards in The Horse Heaven Hilla AVA. Canoe Ridge was named by the Lewis and Clark Expedition, hence the name. This is a 49-cent Costco product which indicates a special one-time price. This is a wine that typically sells for $15 to $1…

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Piper Sonoma Brut Revisited 6:45

2M ago6:45

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Send us a text Piper Sonoma Brut Revisited This is a Bubbly that CWF thought was the hit of the 2023 Christmas Holidays. We wanted to talk about a summer Bubbly and what would be better than our favorite winter Bubbly! The Piper Sonoma Brut Sparkling Wine is a superior Bubbly. For all the information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and liste…

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Ep. 6: Chris Condon Interview: That Texas Blood 48:54

2M ago48:54

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On this week's episode, Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger is thrilled to welcome Chris Condon, writer of That Texas Blood, to the podcast. Chris discusses That Texas Blood's evolution from an idea for a film project to a wildly successful comic book series, the ideas Chris wanted to explore while telling west Texas tales across time and genre,…

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Getting Serious About Rosé #2: Provence Rosé! (The Rosé you probably think about when you think about Rosé) 39:15

2M ago39:15

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When most people talk about Rosé wine, they are most likely referring to Provence Rosé. Most people also probably think that Provence Rosé is what all Rosé wine tastes like, but that is not true. In this latest getting serious about Rosé episode, we spend some time talking about why that is. Now, it is true that Rosé from Provence is the most popul…

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Ruta 49 Rias Baixas Albarino 2023- A $9.99 Excellent Trader Joe's Spanish Wine 7:11

2M ago7:11

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Send us a text Ruta 49 Rias Baixas Albarino 2023- A $9.99 Excellent Trader Joe's Spanish Wine This is an Albariño from Rias Baixas in Notrhwest Spain. It sells for $9.99 at Trader Joe's and is an excellent value. Albariño is THE White wine of Spain and Rias Baixas is one of the best places to grow the grapes. Check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ …

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Peaks & Tides Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2022- A New Look @ An Aldi $12.99 Favorite 6:56

2M ago6:56

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Send us a text Peaks & Tides Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2022- A New Look @ An Aldi $12.99 Favorite This is a wine that Aldo offers every vintage. The 2021 vintage received 93 points on a leading wine magazine website. There is a or used to be a Sonoma Coast AVA version of this wine but the Sonoma County was the only wine available at my Aldi. Check o…

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Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2019-Costco Close-out $7.89 Special 6:24

2M ago6:24

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Send us a text Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2019-Costco Close-out $7.89 Special This is a wine that sells at Costco for $7.89 and elsewhere for between $10 and $14 The 2019 vintage may be a lost COVID-19 vintage that Costco is doing a close-out on. Penfolds was founded in 1844 and the Koonunga Hills brand in 1979. This is an excellent qua…

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WTF is Agiorgitiko? (This Greek red wine is a hidden gem, a must-learn wine) 39:00

2M ago39:00

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Don’t sleep on Agiorgitiko! You may not be familiar with Greek wines - or know how to pronounce them (we didn’t!) - but this is a wine that deserves to be on your must-learn list! Agiorgitiko is a hidden gem in the wine world - a versatile red that comes in different styles, goes well with tons of foods, and can be found at very reasonable prices. …

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Le Grand Noir Chardonnay 2022- Costco's Ten Dollar Summer Sipper 7:15

2M ago7:15

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Send us a text Le Grand Noir Chardonnay 2022- Costco's Ten-Dollar Summer Sipper This wine is 85% Chardonnay and 15% Viognier from the IGP Languedoc region of SouthWest France. The Viognier changes everything. Viognier is often added to give the wine some ZIP or to add a beautiful fragrance to the wine. Here it adds flavor and texture that is differ…

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