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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 Rosato (Nebbiolo).
2022 Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé (65% Mourvèdre, 35% Cinsault).
BONUS (5TH) POUR: 2022 @domaineguigal E. Guigal Tavel Rosé (Grenache, Cinsault, Clairette, and Syrah). -
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 Hill Pinot Noir.
2017 Domaine Tempier "Pour Lulu" Bandol Rouge (75% Mourvèdre, 14% Grenache, 9% Cinsault, and 2% Carignan).
2018 Domaine Antoine Sanzay "Les Poyeux" Samur Champigny (Cab Franc).
Fun Topics Discussed: Grapelgangers? George Michael and the 5th Beatle. Mc's vs Mac's? Favorite Albums. -
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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 around the world. One of his favorite wine regions is Champagne, where he has visited four times, most recently in 2023. Check out this episode to learn more about our friend Jim and these delicious Champagne wines.
N.V. @laherteaurelien Champagne Laherte Frères Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature.
N.V. @champagne_bollinger Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée.
N.V. @champagnevilmart Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier.
N.V. @champagne_billecart_salmon Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé.
Podcast Highlights: Gina Lyons of A Vine Affair and Mathieu Roland-Billecart. -
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 Rothschild, Château Figeac, Château Beau-Séjour Bécot, Le Dôme, Domaine de Chevalier, Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Château Margaux, Château d'Yquem, Château Doisy Daëne, Restaurant Influences, TentaziOni Bordeaux, and L'Oiseau Bleu. -
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 Farm Willamette Valley Pinot Noir [Oregon, USA]
2021 Louis Jadot Bourgogne Pinot Noir [France]
2020 Loveblock Central Otago Pinot Noir [New Zealand]
2021 Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir [California, USA]There was 5th Mystery Wine for Dave and Ray that was not part of the initial line-up: 2021 Montsecano 'Refugio' Casablanca Valley Pinot Noir [Chile].
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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' Blanc de Blancs
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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' Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
2018 Vigneti del Vulture “Pipoli” Aglianico del Vulture DOC
Episode Shoutouts: Ian Dagata, Levi Dalton's "I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk" Podcast, Wine for Normal People Podcast, and Jason Wilson's Booze Columnist.
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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
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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
2020 Sheldrake Point Gamay Noir
Shout-outs made during the episode: FLX Table, Chris Bates, Hundred Suns Wines, and Joile Laide Wines.
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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 [Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan]
2020 Sori della Sorba Langhe Nebbiolo
2021 Bodega Chacra 'Cincuenta y Cinco' Pinot Noir
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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 Blanc & 10% Sémillion].
2020 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé [55% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 20% Cinsault]
2021 Pax Wines Sonoma County "Sonoma-Hillsides" Syrah
2020 Carlisle Winery Russian River Valley "Carlisle Vineyard" Zinfandel
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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
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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
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