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What wines do you bring on vacation? Or if you could bring a bottle of wine, what would it be? In this episode, Ray and Dave share what wines they would bring and why.

N.V. Santa Tresa Il Frappato Brut Vino Spumante.
2022 Lingua Franca Estate Chardonnay.
2018 Albert Boxler Riesling.
2022 Domaine Bart Marsannay "Au Champ Salomon" Pinot Noir.

Billy is Senior Wine Specialist at the Vint Marketplace. He is a Certified Sommelier, WSET Diploma holder, and is a candidate in the Master of Wine (MW) program. Billy had worked for wineries in Australia and the United States before joining Vint. Billy is also the co-host of the Vint Wine Podcast. Grab a glass and join us for this special episode with Billy Galanko.

2022 Alvaro Palacios "Camins del Priorat," Priorat.
2021 Holus Bolus & The Joy Fantastic Sta. Rita Hills Syrah.
2022 Torbreck Barossa Valley Woodcutter's Shiraz.
2023 Viña Zorzal Garnacha.

Ray and Dave battle it out with what wines best represent the DC Comics Characters Batman and Joker. Listen to find out which wine they each chose and who they thought chose the best bottle to represent that character.

What wine would you have chosen for Batman and Joker?

2019 Champagne Vauversin Rossingol Oger Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay).
2015 Lagier Meredith Mondeuse.
2022 Domaine Jean Foillard "Côte du Py" Beaujolais Morgon (Gamay Noir).
Ray's Homemade Cocktail using Del Maguey Mezcal Vida Single Village.

Keith Beavers is the Tastings Director at Vine Pair, where he is also the host, director, editor, and producer of the Wine 101 Podcast. The Wine 101 Podcast is currently in its 6th season and has been in the top 25 Apple Podcasts for Food and Wine for quite some time. Grab a glass and join us for this special episode with Keith Beavers.

2019 Matthiasson Capay Oaks Vineyard Aglianico

2017 I Capitani Taurasi Aglianico

2017 Feudi di San Gregorio Taurasi Aglianico

Episode 19: Some-wine Special is now live!

Are you celebrating Valentine's Day with some-wine special? Dave and Ray share what makes wine special to them. Pop open a bottle this Valentine's Day to celebrate what makes wine special to you and perhaps share it with someone special as well.

2022 Radikon Venezia Giulia SIVI IGT
2019 Domaine du Pegau CDP
2019 William Heritage Winery Norman's Vineyard Estate Reserve Cab Franc
N.V. Broadbent Vinho Verde

Ray shares with Dave a recap of his visit to Portugal, highlighting both still and port wines, leading into a deep discussion and education session about the different styles of Port, how they are made, ending with a tasting of tawny ports from Quinta das Carvalhas: 10, 20, 30, and 40 year.

Quinta das Carvalhas 10 Year Old Tawny Porto
Quinta das Carvalhas 20 Year Old Tawny Porto
Quinta das Carvalhas 30 Year Old Tawny Porto
Quinta das Carvalhas 40 Year Old Tawny Porto

In this episode, Dave and Ray deep dive into "yeast" and its importance in the winemaking process. To kick off the episode, they start with a glass of Cristom Pinot Gris from Willamette Valley. Following their glass of Pinot Gris, they begin their tasting with another Willamette Valley producer, White Rose Estate, where they taste (3) identical Pinot Noir wines - all made the same way - with the only difference being the type of yeast that was used in the winemaking process. Each bottle has a different yeast strain. Will they be able to smell and taste the difference? Does yeast truly play a crucial part in the winemaking process? Does using a specific yeast deliver a potentially different wine? Listen to find out more!

🍷 2021 Cristom Vineyards Louise Vineyard Pinot Gris.
🍷 2022 White Rose Estate Yeast Series: Lalvin C Pinot Noir.
🍷 2022 White Rose Estate Yeast Series: CY 3079 Pinot Noir.
🍷 2022 White Rose Estate Yeast Series: IONYS WF Pinot Noir.

Are you a fan of Cab Franc? What about the story of Dr. Frankenstein's Monster? Dave and Ray share the parallels between Cab Franc and Dr. Frankenstein's Monster and why you should open up a Cab Franc this Halloween.

Fun Topics Discussed: Deep diving into Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein," reminiscing about Halloween, protesting against turkey at Thanksgiving, and pens from the 90's.

2021 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon "Le Clos Guillot" Cab Franc.

2022 Arnot-Roberts @arnotrobertswinery Watson Ranch Cab Franc.

2021 Angelica Zapata Angelica's Vineyard Cab Franc.

2018 Château Yvonne "Le Beaumeray" Saumur Champigny Cab Franc.

In this episode, Dave and Ray each select a white wine and a red wine that kicks off the fall/autumn season - their favorite season of the year!

2021 Julien Brocard Chablis 1er Cru  "Les Vaudevey." Importer: Bowler Wines.
2021 Weingut Martin Müllen Riesling Trocken (Mosel). Importer: Fass Selections.
2019 Giacomo Borgogno Langhe Nebbiolo (Barolo). Importer: Ethica Wines.
2016 K Vintners @houseofsmithwines Powerline Vineyard Syrah.

In this episode, Dave and Ray interview Maria Stella Carletti of Poliziano Winery located in Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy. This podcast is an in-depth conversation with Maria discussing the history of the winery, changes in the vineyard as it passed from generation to generation, while sharing her thoughts on the wines that they drank together. 

Other Fun Topics: The new "Pieve" Tier for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and the aromatic term "balsamico" in Italian as it relates to wine.

2004 Poliziano Winery "Le Stanze" IGT.
2018 Poliziano Winery Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG "Le Caggiole."
2016 Poliziano Winery Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG "Asinone."
2022 Poliziano Winery Rosso di Montepulciano DOC.
2021 Poliziano Winery Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.

In this episode, Dave and Ray celebrate 1 year since launching the podcast and select bottles to share with each other to commemorate the occasion. Dave and Ray reflect back on this year's episodes, what they learned about wine and about themselves as wine lovers.

Thank you for listening, and we cannot wait to share what we have planned for year 2. Cheers!

2020 Rajat Parr Wines Romance Chardonnay.
2021 Domaine Roulot Bourgogne Blanc.
2021 Domaine Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru 'Clos de la Maréchale.'
2019 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville 1er Cru Volnay Bourgogne.

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.

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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