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Episode 277 – 1883 California Cabernet

3 days 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

1 week 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 weeks 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!

Episode 274 – El Enemigo Cabernet Franc

3 weeks ago

El Enemigo Cabernet Franc In this episode, Rob challenges Scott and Becky in a blind tasting where the secret wine is the lovely El Enemigo Cabernet Franc from Argentina.  Will Becky and Scott emerge victorious in the challenge, or will Becky listen to Scott? We shall see…on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20688074/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 273 – Gundlach Bunschu Sonoma County Mountain Cuvee

1 month ago

Gundlach Bundschu Sonoma County Mountain Cuvee In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky all review a Bordeaux style blend from Sonoma in Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee.  Will this wine show all the class and magnificence that is Bordeaux, or will Becky like it? We shall see…on The Wine Vault.  [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20571191/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 272 – Hitching Post Hometown Central Coast Pinot Noir

1 month ago

Hitching Post Hometown Central Coast Pinot Noir In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky review the lovely Hitching Post Hometown Pinot Noir from the Central Coast in California.  So come join us! [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20524928/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 271 – The Ballad of Bad Zinfandel

2 months ago

Cline Lodi Old Vines Zinfandel Beran Sonoma County Zinfandel In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky revisit 2 Zinfandels from Season 1 as they review the Cline Lodi Old Vines Zin and Beran’s Sonoma County Zin.  Will both wines shine once again, or are their glory days behind them? We shall see… on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20445002/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 270 – Luke Cabernet Sauvignon

2 months ago

Luke Cabernet Sauvignon In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky all review a Washington Cabernet by Luke Winery.  So come join us! [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20372621/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 269 – The Battle of Budget Spanish Reds

2 months ago

            Bodegas Borsao Vina Borgia Tinto Domino de Eguren Protocolo Tinto Bodegas Borsao Tinto Seleccion In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky seek to find the best sub $10 Spanish value red wine.  To do this they review Bodegas Borsao’s Vina Borjia and Borsao Seleccion and Domaine de Eguren Protocolo.  Will they find what they seek, or will the search continue?  We shall see…on The Wine Vault.   [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20296775/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/584650″ height=”100″ width=”” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen […]