Best Surly Joe Podcasts (2024)

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They Make Wine in Armenia?!? (SOMM: Cup of Salvation) 42:44

3d ago42:44

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Armenia may be the oldest wine making region in the world, and yet, have you ever had wine from Armenia? There are some good reasons why that may be, and probably most likely because when they were part of the Soviet Union, the government forced them to make fortified wines like brandy, and the winemaking industry was forced to go underground. Over…

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WTF is Furmint? (THE white wine from Hungary) 42:01

10d ago42:01

42:01

It may have an odd sounding name, but Furmint is a wine we are delighted to add to our wine list! Hailing from Hungary, where it is often made into the famous sweet wine called Tokaj Asuz, dry Furmint is a crisp, refreshing, and yet medium bodied white wine that can give any classic white a run for its money. In this episode, we learn a bit about t…

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RudY CaT 1:02:06

14d ago1:02:06

1:02:06

RudY CaT est sans concession au micro et aux platines où elle revient sur ce qui a fait et fait sa personnalité, sa musicalité, son identité... Débordante d'énergie, elle nous invite à explorer l'underground à travers des sonorités elektropunk assumé... et le tout en vinyles s'il vous plait !By Joe Dahlin

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Minisode #15: Why Total Wine is Sus! 13:54

17d ago13:54

13:54

Look, Total Wine is big, it has a ton of wine (obvi), and it is often conveniently located, but we just are not convinced about Total Wine, and we do not enjoy shopping there. For a wine store that is so huge, the selection seems kind of crappy frankly. Why is that? In this podcast, we go into some depth into explaining why, and what some better al…

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Minisode #14: Is Sake Wine? 15:31

24d ago15:31

15:31

Sake is often called rice wine, but is it actually wine?!? You may be surprised to find the answer! And for this minisode, we are joined by our daughter Marianna who you can find on Instagram at munch.with.mar! They have been making sake in Japan in the same way for more than 500 years, and there are 12 steps to making it, so, whether it is wine, b…

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BRANDY & KALKY 1:04:56

28d ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Nous y parlons 25 ans du Rêve d'Ô au micro et aux platines, en prévision de leur prochain évènement. Brandy & Kalky se livrent sur leur complicité ; ce qui représente une part de l'histoire de la HOUSE MUSIC, lorsque les soirées du Rêve d'Ô rayonnaient jusque Lille est bien au delà...By Joe Dahlin

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Wallet Friendly Wine Reviews: Two Buck Chuck Sauvignon Blanc Challenge! 37:49

1M ago37:49

37:49

Sauvignon Blanc is one of our very favorite wines because it is rarely ever anything other than good, and a lot of people feel that way as well, but in this episode we put that to the test by seeing if really inexpensive Sauvignon Blancs can be any good. And, we have some news for you people - while you can find some good inexpensive Sauvignon Blan…

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WTF is Alicante Bouschet aka Garnacha Tintorera? 39:26

1M ago39:26

39:26

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

1M 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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Italian Wine Adventure #13: Arneis! (A hidden white wine gem from Piedmont, for Chardonnay lovers?) 36:42

2M ago36:42

36:42

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

2M ago38:26

38:26

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

2M ago39:25

39:25

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

2M ago49:38

49:38

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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Are We Wrong About Oaky Chardonnay? 51:46

3M ago51:46

51:46

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

3M ago51:09

51:09

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

3M ago36:56

36:56

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

3M ago39:15

39:15

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

4M ago39:00

39:00

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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Costco Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel Challenge! (Kirkland wines vs. similarly priced wines) 42:26

4M ago42:26

42:26

Sometimes being old is good. Aged cheddar? Check. Vintage cars? Yep. Antique furniture Fo’ Sho’! Old Vine Zinfandel? You bet your a$$. In this episode, we return to one of our much beloved Kirkland Signature Challenges, and this week we pit the Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel against similarly priced and easy to find Old Vine Zinfandels to se…

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Great American Sparklers: 2024 Edition! (California Brut Sparkling Wines for the 4th of July - or Anytime!) 39:10

4M ago39:10

39:10

What’s more American than sparkling wine?!? Seriously, we make a lot of sparkling wine in the U.S. and we drink a lot of sparkling wine, too! And we think there is hardly anything better on warm summer afternoons and evenings than a nice glass of bubbly! Don’t save sparkling just for serious occasions. And on July 4th?!? Sparkling wine is perfectio…

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PÉO WATSON 52:32

4M ago52:32

52:32

PÉO WATSON... , nous raconte au micro son parcours fait de musiques, de rencontres, de multiples projets... C'est ce qui a forgé son identité musicale... Aux platines... la précision du mix souligne les prises de risques de cette sélection expéditive et groovy...By Joe Dahlin

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Getting Serious About Rosé #1: Pinot Noir Rosé (Choose a Rosé based on the red wines you like!) 37:59

4M ago37:59

37:59

We admit it, we have not always been fair to Rosé, but starting today, we are going to set the record straight! If you think you don’t like Rosé, it may be because you have not yet met a Rosé you like. And the key to finding a Rosé you like is to start with a red wine you like and then finding a Rosé made from that wine. Because, afterall, Rosé is …

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Italian Wine Adventure #12: Dolcetto! (Similar to Gamay, the Sommelier’s secret weapon) 46:05

5M ago46:05

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From the great wine region of Piedmont, Italy comes the red wine called Dolcetto, which means “little sweet one” - but don’t be fooled, this is not a sweet wine, although it is a red wine with flavors and aromas of crunchy red fruit. In our latest Italian Wine Adventure, we travel back to one of our favorite wine areas to see if Dolcetto should be …

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Arnaud ARFLODI 59:00

5M ago59:00

59:00

Au micro, Arnaud ARFLODI nous rappelle ce qu'il l'anime et l'a amené à organiser la soirée ADULT avec Dr ELEKTROLUV. Aux platines, il nous partage son univers vynilistik, où se mélange ses préférences entreTechno et Électro, et le tout avec plaisir.By Joe Dahlin

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Malbec: The Ultimate Summer Cookout Wine! (A lush, fruity, inexpensive crowd-pleaser) 40:58

5M ago40:58

40:58

Summer is here, and that means cookouts with family and friends! If you are wondering what kind of wine would be a crowd-pleaser and pair well with food and fun, we have the perfect answer: Malbec! This juicy, well-balanced wine from Argentina is an inexpensive wine that doesn’t taste or drink like it's inexpensive. You may ask why would a wine fro…

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Minisode #13: Help! I Don’t Know How to Love White Wine! (Use the B-FAST method to learn to love White Wine) 17:58

5M ago17:58

17:58

We introduce you to the B-FAST method in this minisode so you can become a white wine lover. What’s that you say, you’ve never heard of the B-FAST method? Well, that’s because it is a Wine Pair Podcast original! To love a thing, you have to learn about a thing, and you have to spend time with a thing. You can’t just go with your first impression! Y…

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CLÉMENTINE 1:04:55

5M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

CLÉMENTINE vous propose une sélection détonnante par sa musicalité qui fleurte avec la transe, l'italo disco, la new wave et le dub, dans un style qui lui appartient. Au micro, en compagnie d'ATMOSOUL, elle nous glisse des références, qui en disent long sur sa culture musicale et qui surtout reflètent son amour pour cette musique underground qu'ell…

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Minisode #12: What Are the Noble Grapes? (And Why Should You Care?) 14:17

5M ago14:17

14:17

When it comes to wine grapes, it’s ok to play the field, but it is a good idea to get to know the Noble Grapes. And the good news is - you may already be really familiar with them. That’s because many of the most popular wines and wine blends, both red and white, are often made of these grapes. But what makes them Noble? We’ll tell you! And does th…

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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #8: Jennie Murphy of Oxlee Graham Wines! (From forensics to wine making, being a woman in the wine industry 41:57

5M ago41:57

41:57

Jennie Murphy is, like her grandmothers who she named her winery after, a tough, resilient, and determined woman. After losing her home in the 2017 wine country fires, she started to seriously think about starting her own winery. We learned a ton about the winemaking world in our conversation with her - things that the average wine drinker never th…

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Dj SAIZ 57:43

6M ago57:43

57:43

Dj Saiz pousse des disques avec une attelle et un gros bandage à l'un de ses petits doigt. Il m'a confié qu'il s'est fait retirer 5 broches le matin de l'émission et... Et pourtant, il nous fait l'honneur de se découvrir au micro et aux platines avec un set vinyles aux directions musicales, qui dessine un pousseurs de disques qui n'a que très peu d…

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WTF is White Grenache? (AKA Garnatxa Blanca and Grenache Blanc, an underrated white wine, an alternative for Chardonnay lovers, a good summer wine) 38:48

6M ago38:48

38:48

Yes, it’s true, they make Grenache is white as well as red! And it’s a great summer wine! Popular in the Catalonia area of Spain where it is known as Garnatxa Blanca, and in the Rhône area of France where it is often used as a blending grape and known as Grenache Blanc, White Grenache is a tasty, complex, and food friendly white wine that deserves …

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Spain’s Answer to Champagne: Cava! (A step up from Prosecco at a similar price) 42:17

6M ago42:17

42:17

A 10 point wine in this episode! If you want a higher-class alternative to Prosecco at the same price point, then Cava is your wine. Cava is an underrated sparkling wine from Spain that is made in the same way as Champagne, but at a fraction of the cost. Cava is unique among sparkling wines - it is made with native Spanish grapes like Macabeo, Xare…

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BERTRAND ZYSTOR 50:20

6M ago50:20

50:20

Il n'y aura pas de disgression sur l'esprit "mainstream", mais bel et bien un set disruptif teinté UK, en référence à l'underground 90's, que seul BERTRAND ZYSTOR aime encore faire résonné. Apprécié les prises de risques en mode scratchy de BERTRAND ZYSTOR , ce mix nerveux rend hommage à ses vinyles rares toujours aussi effaces et processifs.…

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WTF is Txakoli? (Fizzy, fruity, and fun dry white wine from Spain, aka Txakolina) 43:17

6M ago43:17

43:17

It may be hard to pronounce and spell, but is it ever easy to drink! In this episode, we introduce you to a fun, quaffable, and not so serious wine called Txakoli which hails from the Basque region of Spain. Sometimes also called Txakolina, this slightly fizzy white wine is a perfect summer sipper. While tasting it, we had visions of sitting by the…

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Costco Kirkland Signature 2019 Rioja Reserva Challenge! (A punch-you-in-the-face wine, perfect base for Sangria, for Cab Sauv lovers) 43:22

6M ago43:22

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Rioja is the big dog of Spanish wines, but the question on everyone’s lips is - how does the Costco Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva stack up to other Riojas? Amiright?!? Well, without giving it away, we’re here to tell you that the Kirkland Signature Rioja is a worthy contender! But did it win in a knockout, or was it a draw? You’ll have to listen…

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ATMOSOUL 59:18

7M ago59:18

59:18

Notre invité revient dans cette émission pour l'habiter, avec une sélection House teintée... des atmosphères qu'il préfère explorer. Au micro, Il dévoile une part de ce qui l'anime et le touche encore lorsqu'il nous explique sa démarche.By Joe Dahlin

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Spain’s Hidden Gem: Priorat! (One of the great wines of Spain, Grenache-based red wine) 38:16

7M ago38:16

38:16

When we say hidden gem, we are not kidding! When people think of Spanish red wines, they immediately think of Rioja, but don’t sleep on Priorat. Hailing from the Catalonia area of Spain, Priorat is a Grenache-based red wine blend that completely blew away our expectations! Rich, complex, and oh so drinkable, this is a wine that deserves a lot more …

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High QPR Pinot Noir #4! (How the American wine palate has been programmed by big wine, Pinot is a polarizing wine) 43:30

7M ago43:30

43:30

Pinot Noir can be a polarizing wine - some people love it, and some people just don’t get it. We think that happens for a few reasons. First, most wine drinkers have been trained to think that wines are supposed to taste like Cabernet Sauvignon - big, fruit forward, high in alcohol, and very tannic. Which is just not what a great Pinot tastes like.…

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BRANDY - Rêve d'Ô - 1:01:46

7M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Inutile de le présenter, puisque BRANDY est une personne entière et sincère tant derrière les platines que devant le micro. Accompagné de CLÉMENTINE, il se raconte en musique et nous partage quelques anecdotes autour de sa sélection de vinyles, d'évènements qui l'ont marqué et autres éléments de son parcours de musicien. Mais surtout, il fera la sy…

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Wallet-Friendly Wine Reviews: Two Buck Chuck and More! (Reviewing wines under $5, cheap Cabernet Sauvignon, some pleasant and unpleasant surprises) 43:35

7M ago43:35

43:35

Believe it or not, 73% of the wine purchased in the United States is sold for less than $8. So, there are a LOT of people drinking those wines! But they don’t often get reviews, and so we thought we would take some time to taste and review some value wines to see just how different they are from slightly more expensive wines. The results: one of th…

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Bordeaux Bargains #1! (Haut-Médoc and Graves, Left Bank, why Bordeaux wines are so tricky to understand) 48:30

7M ago48:30

48:30

Bordeaux is home to some of the most famous - and most expensive - wines in the world. But can you find a great wine at a great price?!? You can!!! There is no reason to spend more than $20 a bottle to find highly rated and very enjoyable wines from this classic region. In this episode, we focus on Left Bank wines, and we bring that up because Bord…

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JONAS BERING - KOMPAKT Records 1:08:17

7M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Au micro, il sera question du label KOMPAKT Records et autres anecdotes autour du microcosme lillois qui ont participées à influencer la musique de JONAS BERING. Aux platines, il nous partagera tout un pan de la Techno underground, à savourer avec précaution car très immersif...By Joe Dahlin

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WTF is Muscadet? (Melon de Bourgogne, the Sur Lie method, batonnage, the ultimate fish wine, the best French white wine under $20?) 41:50

8M ago41:50

41:50

If you’re like us, French wines can feel so confusing - and that’s exactly why we do these WTF episodes! This week, we dive into a great French white wine called Muscadet, which is not to be confused with Muscat or Moscato (which are, by the way, the same thing). Muscadet is a wine made in the Loire Valley from the grape Melon de Bourgogne - and th…

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Italian Wine Adventure #11: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo! (An underrated and underappreciated Italian beauty, the ultimate cookout wine) 43:04

8M ago43:04

43:04

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is an easy wine to overlook. It is inexpensive, easy to find, and does not have the cachet that a Chianti or Barolo or Amarone has. But we are here to tell you that you should take a second look at this underappreciated and underrated Italian wine! In this episode, we tasted and reviewed three easy to find and reasonably pri…

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Dj KEUTCH 1:01:27

8M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

KEUTCH au micro se révèle et nous partage ses connections. Aux platines, il nous livre un set d'une maîtrise stratosphérique. C'est une sélection efficiente a avoir des problèmes cognitifs sérieux... Une énergie UK qui dépasse l'entendement.By Joe Dahlin

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How Good Are Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Wines? (TJ’s is a great, inexpensive place to expand your wine horizons, is high-end cheap worth the price?) 48:29

8M ago48:29

48:29

Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve wines are meant to compare with wines twice their price, and are said to be top wines from top winemakers in some of the most prestigious wine-growing regions, but just how good are they really? We seek to answer that question to save you time and money. In this episode, we try three different Platinum Reserve wines fr…

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WTF is Pinotage? (And WTF is Coffee Pinotage? South Africa’s signature wine) 44:59

8M ago44:59

44:59

Ok, let’s be honest. Pinotage is a TRIP. It is like no other wine we have ever had before, and is flat out an experience that you have to try. You may not love it, or even like it, but you have to try it. Especially the Coffee Pinotage which in and of itself is an adventure (and is really a thing)! Pinotage is a wine that was invented in South Afri…

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WESLEY 1:01:42

8M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

WESLEY revient pour nous partager les vinyles qui ont fait de lui un Dj.By Joe Dahlin

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Costco Kirkland Signature Pinot Noir Challenge! (The pros and cons of Costco’s wine selection, why few experts review Costco wines, Kirkland Signature Russian River Pinot Noir review) 44:59

9M ago44:59

44:59

Costco sells a TON of wine, but finding expert reviews of their Kirkland Signature wines can be very tricky. We are happy to help fill that void! Find out why few wine reviewers bother to review Costco Kirkland Signature wines, and where you can find some pretty reliable reviews for those wines. But, most importantly, find out what we think of the …

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Josh Wines Are . . . Meh. (The truth behind the hype. BTW, we did not give this episode a title until after we tasted the wines in our recording!) 45:59

9M ago45:59

45:59

Josh Cellars wine has been all over social media recently, but the real question is - is it worthy of the hype?!? We gave Josh Cellars an honest-to-goodness opportunity to impress us. We tasted and reviewed three different Josh Cellar wines just to make sure that we were getting a proper sense of the breadth of their products, and the results were …

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