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Good friends Dave and Ray drink 4 glasses of wine and try to finish them while sharing laughs and chatting about wine-related topics, such as wine regions, pairings, and news, along with catching up about life, travels, and more. Wine is the nexus of many things: culture, history, art, science, politics … but most of all, wine is fun! 4 Glasses to Finish (4GTF) is an accessible wine podcast where knowledge about wine is not a prerequisite, and aims to discuss widely accepted ideas and concep ...
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In this episode, Dave and Ray set out to determine if there is typicity with rosé wines in a blind tasting format selected by the podcast producer, Alanna. What were the results of the blind tasting episode? Listen to find out! 2023 Rodney Strong Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir. 2023 Bodegas Muga Rosado (Garnacha and Viura). 2022 Nervi-Conterno Il Ros…
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Dave and Ray are both big fans of The Beatles. In this episode, each chose 2 members of The Beatles and were tasked with selecting a wine they felt paired best with that member of The Beatles. Want to know what Dave and Ray selected for their pairings? Listen now to find out! 2020 Cristom Vineyards Louise Vineyard Viognier. 2018 EIEIO & Co. Wind Hi…
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The Wines of Champagne with Jim Peterson
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Dave and Ray host their 1st guest on the podcast - Jim Peterson @tx_wine_pilot . Jim is a retired U.S. Air Force officer who mainly flew the A-10 fighter jet. He has ties to the wine business going back over 20 years and is an avid wine collector. He is a writer for The Texan Magazine, where he shares insights into different wines and wine regions …
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The Bor-dos and Bor-don'ts of Bordeaux
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Ray selects two wines from Bordeaux to open with Dave as Ray recaps his trip to Bordeaux. Ray shares his favorite Châteaus, restaurants, where to stay, and the Dos & Don’ts of planning a trip to Bordeaux. 2020 Château Lynch-Bages 'Echo'. 2006 Château Haut-Brion. Podcast Highlights: Château Giscours, Château Léoville Barton, Château Mouton Rothschil…
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Dave and Ray put their tasting skills to the test to see if they can deduce which wine comes from which wine region. In addition to naming the wine region, they share if they like the wine, their tasting notes, and if they think the wine is under or over $25. Curious to see how well (or not well) they did? Listen to find out! Wines: 2021 Big Table …
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Dave and Ray chat about 'What is the traditional method?', to flute or not to flute (wine glasses), while enjoying wines made in the traditional method. Wines: N.V. Bohigas Cava Brut Reserva N.V. Weingut Bründlmayer Sekt Brut Reserve N.V. Vigneti Cenci Franciacorta 'La Capinera' Cuvée Brut N.V. Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Extra Brut 'Latitude' Bla…
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Rediscover Grape Varieties: Aglianico del Vulture
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Dave and Ray chat about Aglianico del Vulture, why it should NOT be considered the "Barolo of the South," along with Dave's article debut on Everyday Drinking and Ray's close encounter with a bird. Wines: 2015 Re Manfredi 'Serpara' Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG 2019 Elena Fucci 'Titolo' Aglianico del Vulture DOC. 2016 Grifalco 'Damaschito' A…
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Dave and Ray chat about Chardonnay, different methods of aging and fermentation, and why it is considered the Winemaker's Wine. Wines: 2021 Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay 2018 Newfound Wines Sonoma Valley 'Chuy' Chardonnay 2021 Domaine Pinson Chablis 2020 Cantina Terlano "Kreuth" Chardonnay Alto Adige Terlano DOC Instagram: 4glasses_to_fini…
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Dave and Ray chat about their past trips and why you should be drinking wines from the Finger Lakes (FLX). Other fun topics discussed include Royal Farms Chicken, Newts, Full House, Star Wars, and Dave's "Pet" Frog. Wines: 2019 Bloomer Creek Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2019 Hillick & Hobbs Estate Vineyard Dry Riesling 2017 Red Newt Cellars Dry Riesling…
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Movie and Wine Pairings: Indiana Jones
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Are you a fan of the Indiana Jones movie series? Dave and Ray both chose 2 movies and specific wines to pair with each movie. This episode will focus on the first (4) movies in the series. Want to know which wine paired with which movie? Check out the podcast to find out! Wines: Ruinart Champagne Blanc de Blanc (N.V.) 2016 Château Musar Red Blend […
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Dave and Ray chat about wines that they enjoy during the summertime, and to bring to a BBQ. Other fun topics discussed include Maggie Harrison's recent NY Times Article, Peanut Butter, Jurassic Park, and the etymology of the word "Erffengerf", just to name a few. Wines: 2021 Domaines Barons de Rothschild "Les Légendes" Bordeaux Blanc [90% Sauv Blan…
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Dave and Ray continue their conversation about their epiphany wines. They each pick a wine that they consider to be one of their favorites right now. 2021 Matthiasson Lost Slough Vineyard Falanghina 2019 Holus Bolus Presqu'ile Vineyard Syrah Instagram: 4glasses_to_finishBy Dave and Ray
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Dave and Ray each discuss THE bottle that pulled them into the rabbit hole of wine! This is part 1 of a two-part episode. Wines: 2019 Hall Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Albino Rocca Ronchi Barbaresco Instagram: 4glasses_to_finishBy Dave and Ray
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