In this episode, we tackle a seemingly simple topic—field blends. Distinct from wine blends, field blends offer an interesting view into what happens when grapes are grown, fermented, harvested together. Come because you're curious, leave with a deep dive into the science and place-ness that make field blends unique.
In this episode, we dive into a Georgian wine superstar–Saperavi. One of the rare teinturier grapes, Saperavi is a treat to taste and talk about. Join us as we unpack this full-bodied varietal and what makes it shine.
In this episode, we dive into the storied history of UC Davis and its role in fostering the development of one of the world's great wine regions.
In this episode, we explore the growing popularity of non-alcoholic wine, what it takes to make one, and what we should expect from NA wine going forward.
In this episode, we explore the spectrum of how wine color impacts everything from appearance, taste, to chemical composition. Join us for this quasi-scientific, quasi-experimental episode that will surely have you laughing along with us as we do a live tasting.
In this episode, we sip on Cabernet Sauvignons from two countries: Chile and Australia. What can possibly be so different? Beyond being up-in-coming wine scenes, we find through our conversation—that ties taste, climate, geography, and vineyard production practices together—how they can help us to rethink this familiar varietal.
In this episode, we explore the spooky (and somewhat spotty) record of wine related superstitions. From ancient rites to mundane practices, we resuscitate tales that just may make you question what you believe. This Halloween, join us as we lift a glass to the mysterious realm of superstitions.
In this episode, we delve into a surprising variety of boxed wines. We talk about where this trending phenomenon came from, where it's headed, and tips to balance wine quality to quantity.
In this episode, we dive into Sauternes, a wine made - intentionally - with rot. One of the world's most expensive names, we explore how wine and rot can create such expressive wines, as well as the region in France where the wine comes from.
In this episode, we explore and debunk common health myths about wine, and explain why binge drinking will not, in fact, make you immortal.
In this episode, we take a different turn by picking out two wines we know nothing about, and pontificating with our wine knowledge on what the wines could be, proving that we are, in fact, amateurs (and proud of it!).
In this episode, we dive into glassware, it's history, and the peculiarities of different wine glass types.
In this episode, Kevin and Dana jump back 20,000 years to talk about glaciers and their geological impact on wine regions, wine growing, and wine production.
*We apologize for sound quality issues in this episode due to technical malfunction*
In this episode, we look back on 2023, talk about our wine highlights, and look forward to 2024.
In part two of a two-part episode, Kevin and Dana talk a bit more about South African wine geography and why pinotage is still so underrated.
In part one of a two-part episode, Kevin and Dana dig into the history of wine in South Africa, including a bit of history on colonialism, apartheid, and land distribution.
This week, Dana hops down for a Florida adventure as we travel to sunny St. Augustine to explore San Sebastian Winery, Northeast Florida's premier winery. Was it good? Was it bad? Or was it just Florida weird?
In this episode, we dive into Icewine - how it's made, why it's made, and who even likes it. Kevin even tries Icewine for the first time and gives a surprising review.
In this episode, we get nerdy and have plant sex ed as we talk about hybrid wine grapes, why the concept is so cool, but also why it hasn't quite caught on.
In this episode, we explore the much-maligned Barbera grape and why it's actually pretty good.
