Best Wine Crush Podcast Or Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 59: Interview with Author Adam McHugh 49:47

8h ago49:47

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We continue our interview series with Adam McHugh, author of Blood From a Stone: A Memoir of How Wine Brought Me Back from the Dead In addition to being an author, Adam is a pro tour guide and has a deep connection with the Santa Ynez Valley and the California Wine Industry. We talk about our mutual love of Rose, Santa Barbara County, and the value…

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CRUSH PAD TEASER: 20 Ppm so we can sleep at night ft James Erskine of Jauma Wines 5:38

4h ago5:38

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https://patreon.com/disgorgeous The instant we finished this interview i yelled at my girlfriend that James is like, the coolest winemaker on Earth. He's so fucking smart and the wines are incredible please seek them out and buy them wherever you are. Support the showBy Disgorgeous

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Sipisode 9: Listener Questions Answered 30:42

2d ago30:42

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This Sipisode is dedicated to answering questions you may not want to ask at a tasting room or can't readily find online. We are here to give you real simple answers and show you that wine is accessible and an easy everyday beverage for everyone. We are not here to tell you what wine is wrong or right for you to drink, but to help you better enjoy …

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Episode 58: The Wunderland of Riesling: Mosel, Germany 48:01

20d ago48:01

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The Mosel region of Germany is home to some of the top wineries for Riesling. The steep vineyards along the riverbanks benefit from the ideal climate and soil conditions, that produce some of the best white wines in the world. After a lucky encounter with a top Mosel producer, Julie brings you a fun, elegant, and budget-friendly Riesling. Hailing f…

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Episode 291: Rhône-in on the River 4: The Delta of Genius 53:24

14d ago53:24

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Solo boys episode to finish our Rhône season strong. It sucks to say it, but damn it's fun doing France again. Uh, this is probably one of those "important" episodes we'll reference a lot in the future because we accidentally spell out our entire wine philosophy. So, like, this is the best you're going to get about what we actually believe until we…

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Episode 290: Rhône-in' on the River 3: Put the South in Your Mouth ft. Todd Cavallo of Wild Arc Farm 1:14:26

23d ago1:14:26

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The boys are re-joined by Todd Cavallo from Wild Arc to do two things: hype up New York Natural Wine and figure out what Slow South of the Rhône Valley does exactly. There's some light Robert Parker Chatter, and then all of a sudden everyone goes full berserk dead-eyed nattie. We love to see it folks, sometimes it really just is that easy. Guys, dr…

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Episode 57: Interview with Sabrine Rodems of Wrath and Scratch Wines 1:17:52

23d ago1:17:52

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We are excited to bring you our latest interview with Sabrine Rodems of Wrath and Scratch wines out of Monterey County. With over 20 years in the business, Sabrine brings her unique perspective on winemaking, collaboration, and creativity. We talk Pinot Clones, Italian Varieties, and our mutual love of bubbles. Join us for a lively conversation as …

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Episode 289: Rhône-in' on the River 2: The Northern Rhône Valley ft. Ryan Looper 1:15:57

28d ago1:15:57

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It really feels like we are describing a real mood on this ep with our spiritual dad, Ryan Looper. We accidentally just yapped and gossiped about the decaying corpse of the fine wine industry. I guess this is cathartic? The wines are notable for being incredibly good but I think something made us use icky descriptors for nearly all of them. This is…

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Sipisode 8: Dessert Wine #1: Sauternes 20:55

1M ago20:55

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Get to know one of the world's most sought-after sweet wines, Sauternes. In the episode, Allie breaks down the relationship between the grapes and 'noble rot', making this wine complex and flavorful. Find out how sweet wines have a place both before and after a meal. Support the show CONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @crus…

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Episode 288: Rhône-in' on the River 1: The Headwaters of the Rhône 1:26:50

1M ago1:26:50

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James Sligh, AKA the Children's Atlas of Wine joins us for our first modern Rhône Episode to kick off and complicate our first French Season in, like, a million years by making us drink two Swiss wines. Sure, we all know about the Rhône Valley, but this damn river is the key to delicious wine all the way to the Mediterranean. This week, we focus on…

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Episode 56: Wine Certifications 1:09:16

1M ago1:09:16

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Greetings! After a few tries, we finally bring you our Wine Certifications episode! Julie puts Allie to the test with a blind tasting and a little wine quiz. Then, we answer what it means to be a Sommelier and what all of these different certifications mean in the wine world. We finish off the pod with a scandal that rocked the Court of Master Somm…

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Episode 287:Mr. Blindside Ft. Amanda Smeltz, Llewelyn Wine and Big Sturg 1:32:23

2M ago1:32:23

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When four incredibly powerful mouths get together, you know some crazy magic is gonna happen. Thank you Vine Wines for absolutely stumping and delighting us, do yourself a flavor and buy every single bottle of LLewlyn wines you can. Slide into his DMs. ////LIST//// *SPOILER ALERT!!!* Famille Vatan, Blanc de Noirs of Cabernet Franc, 2022// Domaine B…

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Episode 55: Interview with Peter Andrews of Culture Wine Co. 47:23

2M ago47:23

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We are happy to bring you a special interview with Peter Andrews of Culture Wine Co. We have always had a great interest in South African wines and Peter owns a company that champions some of the most diverse and up-and-coming wines from South Africa. We spoke with him about how he transitioned from the culinary world to wine, and how years of work…

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Episode 286: The Overton Winedow ft. Spinning Wheels Wine 1:34:56

2M ago1:34:56

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Peter, Perry and Alyssa of Spinning wheels wine rejoin John to talk about the wine Overton window, the collapse of consensus, air out sulfur disagreements, and discuss conspiracy theories. A great episode to Muscadine pill someone, and I know we all need that. Lord knows they are all on Instagram, bug them to sell you wine. //// LIST//// Claire Nau…

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Bonus Episode: February Patreon 2024: Cellared Favorites, Documentries, and Wine Devices 55:18

2M ago55:18

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Greetings friends of CrushCast! We are bringing you a special bonus episode in lieu of our latest episode. Due to some technical hiccups, we have to delay our release by one week, so we decided to give you a sneak peek into our Patreon. In this episode, We bring you some of the wines from the past that are still singing now. Julie did some digging …

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Sipisode 7 : Historical Wineries #1: We explore Domaine de la Romanée-Conti aka DRC 33:56

3M ago33:56

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Hello All! We have embarked on an entirely new Sipisode series all about historical wineries. Often names are thrown around in the wine world to indicate quality and refinement. But we asked ourselves why their names carry such heavy meaning. Our goal in this series is to demystify the lore and explain how their legends were made. Our first stop is…

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Episode 285: The Many Saints of Iberia: Saint Jordi 1:02:44

3M ago1:02:44

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No guests, no hope, no filter: The boys finish the Portuguese season the way we always knew they would -- talking about Dragons, Democracy and the Damn Catalans. Kevin teases the next big season towards the end, but please get ready for SUMMER PROGRAMMING up next, which means delightfully weird episodes with a lot of your friends and enemies about …

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Patreon Preview: A Lunatic or Maybe onto Something ft. Eddie Chami 5:30

3M ago5:30

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Eddie Chami, perhaps the most visionary winemaker in the middle east right now graciously sat down for a phone interview with me instead of seeing his kid graduate. The power I fucking wield i swear to god. Everything from Altitude - Zionism gets covered here -- big topics all around but, Eddie is basically the best dude on Earth, even as his proje…

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Episode 53: Interview with Drew Cuddy of Satellite Wine Bar 1:07:57

3M ago1:07:57

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We are very excited to bring you an interview with a good friend and champion of Natural Wines Drew Cuddy. He shares with us his background steeped in the organic food industry that brought him into the wine world in his own unique way. With kindness and a commitment to wine and food, Drew takes us on a tour from Canada, to Italy, then California. …

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Episode 284: The Many Saints of Iberia: Saint Vincent ft Max Eddy 1:20:14

3M ago1:20:14

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Saint Vincent is the patron saints of winemakers because he got squished and is the patron saint of Murcia and Lisboa and that's good enough for us to absolutely become earnest and weird. First time Max burned down the house holy shit. Go to Lords? ////LIST//// Humus, Palheto do Lisboa, 2021// Laboratotio Rupestre, Murcia Tinto, 'Ruina,' 2017// Ant…

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Episode 283: The Many Saints of Iberia: Mary, The GOAT, Ft. Cherry Iocovozzi 1:21:44

3M ago1:21:44

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Mary,,, you're one crazy chica.... Thank you Cherry Iocovozzi of Neng Jr.'s and vvvv soon Harmony, soon to be Asheville's destination for karaoke, natural wine and confessing. This episode is so close to actually discovering theology it's a miracle. Go to Asheville and discuss it ////LIST//// Forlong, Blanco 2019 Cadiz / Andalucia // Ramilo, Colare…

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Episode 52: The Island of Sardinia and Its Links to Longevity 58:05

3M ago58:05

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We have started off the summer with a little island hopping of our own. In this episode, we are checking out the Italian island of Sardinia and the variety of wines that are made there. We sip one of their most planted varieties Vermentino and discuss its long and short history with winemaking. We talk about Blue Zones aka places where people live …

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Episode 282: The Many Saints of Iberia: St. James the Greater ft. Rafa Garcia Febles 1:18:16

3M ago1:18:16

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I can die happy. Rafa and Kevin said this episode made sense and that the whole *concept* is good. Damn I needed that. Please tell a friend, just something as simple as "I listen to a really parasocial wine podcast and I think you'd like it." Stuff like this is , to me, greater than all the wine in the world. If you tell a friend let us know and we…

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Sipisode #6: Listener Questions & Our 2nd Pod-aversary! 1:16:14

4M ago1:16:14

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In our not so mini Sipisode we answer some listener and personal questions. We celebrate our 2nd anniversary by explaining some common wine questions and giving you some inside information about us. We each have a unique history and perspective on your burning wine questions and on how we formed Crush It. Along with wine all the way from the island…

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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher 24:48

3M ago24:48

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In an interview with Jason Hartman, Keith Butcher, founder of Butcher Joseph, discusses business succession and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). With many business owners approaching retirement, ESOPs offer a tax-efficient way to transition ownership to employees. This model enhances employee retention and loyalty, providing long-term retire…

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Episode 281: The Many Saints of Iberia: St. Elizabeth of Portugal ft. Mackenzie Gasset 1:28:20

4M ago1:28:20

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New guest / America's new favorite green point wine queen Mackenzie Gasset @_baby.cham_ came on to learn and teach about St. Elizabeth of Portugal, connections within the Iberian Peninsula, the Pope's latest goof-up, and, of course, victorian erotic novels. A true barnborner of an episode, I actually believe that this season will live forever. Go v…

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Episode 51: Interview With Sunny Doench Stricker: Future Perfect Wines 49:43

4M ago49:43

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We have an extra special interview episode for you with one of our favorite humans Sunny Doench Stricker of Future Perfect. She is as bright, sparkly, and bursting with color as her wine labels. She is a lesson in positivity and how hard work and determination can bring you success. To quote Sunny, "Tiny bubbles, tiny troubles." Her philosophy is “…

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Patreon Preview: Domestic Terroirism ft. Patrick Cappiello 11:01

4M ago11:01

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Duck and Patrick chop it up over the future of American wine. No big deal, except, obviously, it's essential listening. Hear the whole thing Patreon.com/disgorgeous Support the showBy Disgorgeous

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Bonus Episode: Celebrating The Ojai Wine Festival 1:24:11

4M ago1:24:11

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We at CrushCast are excited to bring you a bonus episode all about the Ojai Wine Festival. We take this opportunity to learn more about the Ventura County wine country, its untapped potential, and a sneak peek into the wines being made. In this episode, we are speaking with two local Ojai wineries; Side Street Winery and Majestic Oak, both of which…

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Episode 280: The Many Saints of Iberia: Portugal the Land 1:04:17

4M ago1:04:17

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SOLO BAD BOYS EP: Welcome to our Portugal season about the cults of saints in Iberia, which I'm sure is exactly what you all wanted. This is explained in the episode, along with why it took us so long to do Portugal and, like, a general outline of how we feel going into this season. It's pretty spooky doing new stuff, but don't worry, we're sneakin…

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Episode 50: Celebration Clipisode 1:10:24

4M ago1:10:24

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Greetings! We are celebrating our 50th episode of CrushCast with one of our favorite wine and food pairings, Champagne and Clips! We took a deep dive into our archives to pull out some of our early gems and some of our more recent laughable moments. Even though we have always had a delightful blend of education and humor, we have come very far when…

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Sipisode #5: Wine Fundamentals Series - Wine Shopping Tips 25:56

5M ago25:56

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You talked and we listened. This episode is all about how to better shop for wine. We give you a short list of tips that can help you get more value for your money and make it easier to find the wines that fit your palate. Grab a bottle of your go-to wine and join us to learn just how many possibilities there are to find wines you may not know you …

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Patreon Preview: Chasing the Chalk with Michael Cruse of Ultramarine Wine Co 7:09

5M ago7:09

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Kettlebells, Shogun, Bbq, Polo Shirts and site-specific traditional method sparklers. You're god damn right it's a toxic boys episode on Patreon.com/disgorgeous Support the showBy Disgorgeous

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Episode 49: Monterey County 45:46

5M ago45:46

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In this episode, we talk Taylor Swift and 'Mommy Wine', sustainability, and ancient Italian wine sites. We are excited to highlight a large but possibly not as widely known wine region in California, Monterey County. We have a unique example of one of the most planted varieties there, Pinot Noir. Join us and learn how all of these things are connec…

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Episode 279: Sauv's The Day Pt 5: Stagiaire Blanc ft Brent Mayeaux 1:22:24

5M ago1:22:24

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Brent Mayeaux of Stagiaire wines came on to drink unicorns, talk Hamilton, and bemoan the fate of his truck. Buy his wines at https://www.stagiairewine.com/store. ////LIST//// Arquils, Sierra Foothills, Sauvignon Blanc, 2021// Pierre Beauger, Ardeche, 'Sb 16/20,' NV // Sonoma Mtn Winery, Sonoma Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009// Samuel Boulay, Arde…

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Episode 278: Sauv's the Day pt 4: Crouching Dog Hidden California Wine Season ft.Tira Johnson 1:06:43

5M ago1:06:43

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America's number 1 Phish fanatic Tira Johnson came on to talk shit about her least favorite varieties. Too bad the wines accidentally whipped, like they were criminally tasty, so I guess these grapes are good, actually??? Anyhow, this is the part of the season where we reveal that actually the whole point of this was to talk about California and ou…

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PATREON PREVIEW: Simon Woolf on Natural Wine, Fine Wine, and Getting Beyond France 9:14

5M ago9:14

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Full episode at patreon.com/disgorgeous :) Simon Woolf, of the https://themorningclaret.com/ came on to discuss "Fine Wine," "Natural Wine," "Commodity Wine," and Central Europe writ large. His work is probably some of the most interesting in the natural wine world today, and we're thrilled to have him on Support the show…

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Episode 48: Interview with Matt Brady Winemaker at SAMsARA Winery 51:19

5M ago51:19

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We at CrushCast are happy to bring you a friend and longtime winemaker from our hometown in Santa Barbara County. He brings us his authentic story of discovering what wine means to him and how it turned into a lifelong career. We have a unique twist by offering a look at high-quality Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills, California. Get a glimpse into a…

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Episode 277: Sauv's the Day pt 3: Grumpy Old Men ft James Sligh 1:08:15

5M ago1:08:15

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James aka Children's atlas of wine came on to discuss getting older, wine trends and transformations, the history of Napa, white wine's healing powers, and new hyperpop fixations. Please go to his classes ////LIST//// Girard, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 1987// La Portte Saint Jean, VDF, Le Saut Mignon, 2021//// Support the show…

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Sipisode#4: Wine Fundamentals: Handling Wine (opening/storing/pouring) 36:12

5M ago36:12

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In this episode, we cover opening, storing, and pouring wine. These things may seem simple, but we go over the how and why of keeping your wine fresh and free from damage. Having a good understanding of how you keep your wine at home can save you money, time, and flavor. Grab a bottle of your favorite wine (for practice) and join us. Cheers! Suppor…

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Episode 276: Sauv's the Day Pt 2: Total Eclipse of a Cab ft Kenneth Crum 1:08:37

6M ago1:08:37

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The hero of upcoming Heroes NYC, Kenneth Crum came to discuss our turn towards right wing / red wine extremism, the upcoming eclipse, Napoleon and John's worrying chemical imputs. This is the second episode in a row we recorded on the couch and it's really addicting. Please go to Kenneth's new restaurant, Heroes NYC the instant it opens and also ma…

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Episode 47: Pinot Blanc: A Potential Powerhouse 47:25

6M ago47:25

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Pinot Blanc (or Bianco) is not to be confused with Pinot Gris (Grigio), it is all its own. It is a lovely bright white wine that is produced in many countries across the world. With so many choices to highlight the grape, Julie brings you a beautiful complex example from northern Italy. Allie breaks down all of the details about Pinot Blanc and its…

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Episode 275: Sauv's The Day Pt 1: From Couple to Throuple (ft. Amanda Smeltz) 1:16:56

6M ago1:16:56

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The bit is that our guest picks the wine for the episode this season. One cab sauv, one sauv blanc. This is not exactly what happened with our esteemed guest, Amanda Smeltz, the inventor of hot honey, but we had a really good time doing conpersion and loving without limits. Xoxoxoxo ////List//// Andreas Tscheppe, ‘Green Dragonfly Plus,’ 2021// Ceri…

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Episode 46: Interview with Winemaker Jessica Gasca 1:08:05

6M ago1:08:05

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We are so excited to bring you an interview with one of our favorite Santa Barbara winemakers. She shares how she got into the wine industry and he philosophy about the wines she makes and how she organically built her own winery. We taste her amazing Gruner Veltliner and her Gamay Noir. This is all about how humbling it can be to have a winery and…

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Sipisode #3: Wine Fundamentals- Wine Tasting Tips 34:21

6M ago34:21

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In this Sipisode we cover our tried and true tasting tips. Whether you are an experienced learner or new to wine there is always time to learn something new or brush up on the basics. We each sip on a tasty light-bodied red to help demonstrate the 4 steps of wine tasting. With just a few tricks up your sleeve, you will be on your way to better unde…

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Episode 273: Austro-Thirsty Empire #8: Carpathia Dreamin' ft. Emily Gutiérrez 1:25:22

7M ago1:25:22

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It's the last main feed episode of Austro Thirsty Empire (WINE CLUB MEMBERS... YOU GET A SECRET EPISODE NEXT WEEK, and Patreons there's a few more interviews bopping around) so we thought we'd bring in the BIG guns: Welcome Emily Gutiérrez, possibly NYC's best Central and Eastern European sommelier to the pod. We're talking English Royalty, unveili…

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Episode 45: Viura (Macabeo): Same Grape Different Name 40:51

7M ago40:51

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This week we are talking about a very important Spanish white grape, Viura aka Macabeo. Though lesser known, Viura is a principal grape in Rioja white wines, as well as an addition to traditional Rioja reds. Or maybe you know it as Macabeo in your favorite Cava. Allie brings us a fresh liter of Viura that would be welcome at any picnic. Julie gives…

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Episode 272: Austro-Thirsty Empire #7: Adriatic Panic in the Attic ft. James Sligh 1:30:52

7M ago1:30:52

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hey, It's Kevin. It's John's birthday and he's in Paris or Rome or something, so here I am, in charge of talking to you about this episode. What a good one! I love when James is on cause I know for a fact I'm the dumbest one in the room. For reference: We were sitting in a triangle shape, I was lounging on the couch and the boys were both at the ne…

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Episode 271: Austro-Thirsty Empire #6: Too Cold for Wine ft. Heather Barr and Emily La Bonte 1:04:13

7M ago1:04:13

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****THE DEADLINE FOR THE WINE CLUB IS FEBRUARY 29 PLEASE SECURE YOUR V. LIMITED SPOTS @ copakewineworks.com/disgorgeous******** It finally snowed in NYC and things got weird, but we finally got the Hudson Valley's best Sommelier and General Manager of Homespun Cafe, Heather Barr on to talk about the "cold" part of the Austro Hungarian Empire, Czech…

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Episode 44: Interview with Liz Formica 1:01:48

7M ago1:01:48

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We are happy to announce the first in our series of interviews with people all over the wine world. Our goal is to give you the inside scoop on all facets of the wine industry from a diverse group of people. Liz Formica is a wine representative who has worked with wine in many parts of the industry. In addition to good taste in wine, she also has 4…

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