Episode 283 – Francis Coppola Diamond Series “Claret” Retrospective

3 days ago

Francis Coppola Diamond Series Claret In this episode, Rob, Scott, and BBB test two different vintages (2016 & 2019) of the Francis Coppola Diamond Series Claret from California.  Will the wine show the ability to age beautifully like Rob the Wine Guy, or be a complete haggard mess like Scott?  We shall see… on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21378746/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/584650″ height=”100″ width=”” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]Check this episode out on our Libsyn site!

Episode 282 – Turley Rattlesnake Ridge Petite Syrah

1 week ago

Turley Wine Cellars Rattlesnake Ridge Petite Syrah In this episode, Scott and Becky are challenged by Rob to a blind tasting where the secret wine just happens to be the 2013 Turley Rattlesnake Ridge Petite Syrah.  Will Scott properly identify one of his favorite varietals by his favorite winery, or should have Rob chose Scott’s second favorite, Cupcake Moscato?  We shall see… on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21236240/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/584650″ height=”100″ width=”” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]Check this episode out on our […]

Episode 281 – Meiomi Cabernet

2 weeks ago

Meiomi California Cabernet In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky subject themselves to the abysmal  Meiomi Cabernet from California.  Will Meiomi take the classic Cabernet grape to the level that they took Pinot Noir, or will they finally be stopped and the world saved?  We shall see…on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21236057/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/584650″ height=”100″ width=”” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]Check this episode out on our Libsyn site!

Episode 280 – Bordeaux Challenge – Italy v. France

3 weeks ago

Les Legendes R Bordeaux Rouge Aia Vecchia Lagone In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky have a competition to see if Italy can beat France in the world of value priced Bordeaux Blends.  To do this they review Les Legendes R Rouge from Baron Rothschild, and Aia Vecchia Lagone.  Will France prove superior, or will Becky be subject to the orders of her superiors and sabotage the proceedings?  We shall see…on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21157136/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/584650″ height=”100″ width=”” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen […]

Episode 279 – Trio of Trashy Reds

1 month ago

Aconga Red Blend Save Me San Francisco Wine Co. “Drops of Jupiter” Cocobon Red Wine In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky clean out the bottom shelf of the vault as they pit three horrible red blends (Aconga, Drops of Jupiter, & Cocobon) blindly against one another to see which one won’t kill them.  Will they find a secret hidden gem, or if you happen to like one of these “wines”, should you keep that secret?  We shall see… on The Wine […]

Episode 278 – Pinot Noir Challenge – France v. Oregon

1 month ago

Larkspur Pinot Noir Maison Louis Latour Domaine de Valmoissine Pinot Noir In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky see who makes a better value Pinot Noir between Oregon and France.  For Oregon the review Larkspur Pinot Noir, and from France it’s Maison Louis Latour Domaine de Valmoissine Pinot Noir.  Will the show find two evenly matched wines, or will they find one of their hosts is clearly on a disinformation campaign for her beloved mother Russia?  We shall see… on The Wine […]

Episode 277 – 1883 California Cabernet

2 months ago

1883 California Cabernet In this episode, Rob and Scott needlessly subject themselves to the horrid 1883 California Cabernet from Wente (yes, that’s who’s responsible).  So come join our misery, on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20919227/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/584650″ height=”100″ width=”” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]Check this episode out on our Libsyn site!

Episode 276 – Dow Vale do Bomfim

2 months ago

Dow Vale do Bomfim In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky explore the dry wines of the Douro Valley in Portugal by reviewing Vale do Bomfim from Dow.  Further, in keeping with the exploration of Douro, the show discusses the movie “A Wonderful Kingdom”, an observational documentary about the harvest in Douro.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault! [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20842751/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/584650″ height=”100″ width=”” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]Check this episode out on our Libsyn site!

Episode 275 – Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Le Crau Chateauneuf du Pape

2 months ago

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe “La Crau” Chateauneuf-du-Pape In this episode, Becky is off on PTO, so out of respect for her absence, Rob and Scott drink an everyday, ordinary, and basic grocery store wine in the 2003 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe “La Crau” from the budget region of Chateauneuf-du-Pape in France.  So come join us!   [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20770019/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/584650″ height=”100″ width=”” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]Check this episode out on our Libsyn site!