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Episode 208 – Apaltagua Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

6 days ago

Apaltagua Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky review another fine value priced wine from Apaltagua with their Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon.  Will Apaltagua be able to follow up their wonderful Pinot Noir with their Cabernet, or will Becky steal the bottle and drink it all herself (once again)?  We shall see… on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14988923/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 207 – Funckenhausen Cabernet Sauvignon

2 weeks ago

Funckenhausen Cabernet Sauvignon In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky review Funckenhausen Cabernet from Argentina, a wine that conveniently comes in 1 L bottles.  Will this wine prove that bigger does in fact = better, or will Scott be relieved to discover otherwise?  We shall see… on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14901056/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 206 – A Duo of Pinot

3 weeks ago

Firesteed Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Apaltagua Reserva Pinot Noir In this episode, Rob attempts to quell the bias of Scott and Becky as he has them taste Pinot Noir from Firesteed and Apaltagua blindly.  Will his plan work, or does the inherent superiority of Apaltagua make the exercise pointless?  We shall see… on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14817296/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 204 – 19 Crimes “The Warden”

4 weeks ago

19 Crimes “The Warden” In this episode, Rob, Scott, and BBB put caution and good sense to the wind as they welcome 19 Crimes “The Warden” to the show.  Will the show find a wine type product “made” by 19 Crimes that actually resembles wine that someone would drink?  We shall see… on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14704928/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 203 – Charles Smith Wines “Boom Boom!” Syrah

1 month ago

Charles Smith Wines “Boom Boom!” Syrah In this episode, Rob, Scott, and BBB all review the self proclaimed “one of the biggest and boldest Syrahs of all time” in Charles Smith Wines “Boom Boom!” Syrah.  Further, during a lively potpourri, Scott attempts to explain the humane killing of animals and animal husbandry.  Is Scott’s discussion being explained without the proper context, or is he a dangerous psychopath?  We shall see…on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14636012/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/584650″ height=”100″ width=”” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen […]

Episode 202 – Napa Cellars Napa Valley Zinfandel

1 month ago

Napa Cellars Napa Valley Zinfandel In this episode, Rob, Scott, and The BBB all review the completely adequate Napa Cellars Zinfandel.  Further, in another contest of Pro v. Con, Scott attempts to atone for his past inadequacies by challenging Becky once again.  Will Scott acknowledge his shortcomings, or instead deflect his failures by questioning the integrity of Rob’s unbiased and completely subjective judging of the game?  We shall see… on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14542598/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/584650″ height=”100″ width=”” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen […]

Episode 201 – Hijos de Painera Perez Marin “La Guita” Manzanilla Sherry

2 months ago

Hijos de Painera Perez Marin “La Guita” Manzanilla Sherry In this episode, Rob and Scott enter into the world of dry sherry in their review of La Guita by Hijos de Painera Perez Marin. Will Scott’s introduction into the world of dry sherry open a whole new world to him, or will he simply pretend to like it so he seems sophisticated? We shall see…on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14412713/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 […]

Episode 200 – JaM Cellars “Butter” Chardonnay

2 months ago

JaM Cellars “Butter” Chardonnay In the 200th episode of show, Rob and Scott (Becky refused to drink this wine) brave the complete disaster that is JaM Cellars Butter Chardonnay.    Will the overpowering layers of fruit, oak, and sugar (wish we were joking) cast a mark on the reputation of Chardonnay, or will it reflect on Scott’s lack of character since he bought this (for the show he says)?  We shall see… on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14356892/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/584650″ height=”100″ width=”” scrolling=”no” […]

Episode 199 – Brotherhood Winery Cabernet Sauvignon

2 months ago

Brotherhood Winery Cabernet Sauvignon In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky return their focus to New York wines as they review Brotherhood Winery Cabernet Sauvignon from Long Island.  Will Long Island wines rival those from the Finger Lakes, or are North Carolina wines more appropriate competition? We shall see… on The Wine Vault. Check this episode out on our Libsyn site!