That's right, folks! We're drafting wine again. With all new categories and more wines to choose from, we created our dream lineups of some truly awesome wines.
After you listen, please vote for your favorite lineup here. Voting will stay open until Feb 1, 2024.
We're hosting our first ever book club at Table Wine with author Michelle Wildgen, and we're kicking it off with this wonderful conversation. Hear why Michelle chose to write about wine and what delights her about the wine world.
We drank: NV Cantina Marilina Fedelie Bianco Pet Nat, Sicily, Italy (SelectioNaturel)
We always knew our senses of smell & taste were important, but losing them made us love them all that much more.
Wines discussed:
2022 Stein Weihwasser Riesling, Mosel, Germany (Vom Boden)
2022 Furlani Altopiano Orange, Trentino, Italy (SelectioNaturel)
In a very special episode, we put our pairing chops to the taste with...Girl Scout Cookies. There are guest stars, surprise hits, and plenty of wine.
Wines & spirits discussed:
2020 689 Cellars Submission Chardonnay, Napa, California
Grant Oloroso Sherry, Jerez, Spain (De Maison)
2020 Hullabaloo Zinfandel, California
Alta Verde Amaro, Alto Adige, Italy (Haus Alpenz)
If it's warm out, someone's inevitably firing up the grill. We talk about wines that take pairing with grilled food to a new, exciting level. Plus, there's lots of DC love.
Wines discussed:
2021 Viña Maitia Aupa Pipeño, Itata Valley, Chile (Brazos Imports)
2020 Dila-o Saperavi, Khaketi, Georgia (Georgian Wine House)
We tackle creamy foods, like cheese, and debate whether French wine is intimidating.
Wines: 2021 False Bay Chardonnay, Western Cape, South Africa (Truvino) & 2020 Dme Rimbert Travers de Marceau, Languedoc, France (Jenny & Francois)
Come with us to the Mediterranean to talk about what salt does to wine and how to find the right match for feta & olives.
Wines discussed:
2021 Mylonas Malagousia, Attica, Greece (World Wide Cellars)
2022 Dme Fontsainte Gris de Gris, Corbieres, France (Kermit Lynch)
When pairing wine with food, you might think about the protein, the spiciness, the seasonings. But do you ever think about the acidity in your dish and how it will play with wine? Acidity is an important element in Italian cuisine (and throughout the world), and we're talking about how to pair wines well with acidic dishes.
Wines discussed:
2020 Boal de Arousa Albariño, Rias Biaxas, Spain (Weygandt)
2020 Sanguineto Toscano Rosso, Tuscany, Italy (Vino Veritas)
Season 4 is all about that magical alchemy of food & wine pairing. We kick it off with one of our favorite cuisines to talk about how to find the perfect match for spicy food.
Wines discussed:
2021 Union Sacre Gewurzt, Paso Robles, California
2021 Marquis de Goulaine Vouvray, Loire Valley, France (Advantage International)
It's our first wine draft! We're picking our ideal lineup from the bestselling wines of 2022, and you get to vote for whose wines you most want to drink.
Vote for your favorite lineup before February 1, 2023.
Slow down with us during the holiday hustle & bustle to taste some unexpected treats. We dig into our favorite holiday rituals. Give us a listen while you make cookies, wrap gifts, or snuggle up under a blanket.
Wines discussed:
Lustau Vermut Blanco, Jerez, Spain (Skurnik Wines)
Lucchetti Visciola, Le Marche, Italy (Massanois)
Let us keep you company while you cook for the holiday (or while you sit back and enjoy a glass of wine). We share some of our favorite dishes to liven up your Thanksgiving table, including this amazing lentil & root veggie salad from the New York Times.
Wines discussed:
2020 Jean-Paul Brun Beaujolais Blanc, Beaujolais, France (Louis/Dressner)
2021 Luberri Orlegi Rioja Cosecha, Rioja, Spain (DeMaison)
There's just a little bit of summer left, so it's time to talk about movies & rosé. Wine: 2021 Ercole Rosato, Piedmont, Italy [The Piedmont Guy]
We recommend two very different summer reads, so maybe one of them will catch your fancy. Wine: 2020 Christina Gruner Veltliner, Carnuntum, Austria (Jenny & Francois)
Another fun summer episode for you. We're talking TV this week or maybe the lack of TV in some cases.
Wine: 2020 Uva Non Grava Gamay, Vin de France, France (Boutinot)
We're baaack! Sweet & short little episodes for the summer in which we talk about wine we love along with some culture. Up first, what we're listening to this summer.
Wine: 2021 Avinyo Petillant cans, Penedès, Spain (De Maison)
We cap off our season with a party at Table Wine! Hear what some of our community has to say about natural wine.
Wines: 2021 Agerre Txakolina, Getariako Txakolina, Spain (The Artisan Collection); NV Rodica Refosk Col Fundo, Istria, Slovenia (Vinum Slo Cro); 2020 Les Vins Pirouettes Pinot Noir, Alsace, France (Jenny & Francois)
Can we tell which wine is natural when we can't see the label or know anything about it? Join us on this hilarious adventure in blind tasting, including special guest appearances.
Wines: 2019 Bhilar Rioja Blanco, Rioja, Spain (Regal Wine Imports), 2019 Dme de la Pepière Clos des Briords Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Loire Valley, France (Louis/Dressner), 2020 Inama Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy (Dalla Terra)
We talk with David Conner of Bar Brava to learn how he puts together a wine list and get people excited about natural wine, including why a few more dollars for a bottle is usually worth it.
Wine: NV Poderi Cellario É Rosso, Piedmont, Italy (SelectioNaturel)
We're well versed in the world of wine retail, but that only means we want to talk shop even more. We're joined by Meri Lugo of Domestique Wine to talk about the art of hand-selling and the awesome liquor laws in Washington DC.
Wines: 2019 Ludovic Chanson Les Cabotines & 2019 Ludovic Chanson Les Pechers, Loire Valley, France
