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Episode 238 – Argentina v. Chile – A Clash of Malbec

4 days ago

  Apaltagua Reserva Malbec Vaglio Aggie Malbec In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky conduct a competition between Argentina and Chile as they see which county makes the better Malbec.  For Chile, the show welcomes an old friend with Apaltagua’s Reserva Malbec.  Then for Argentina, a budding superstar in Malbec is reviewed in the Vaglio Aggie Malbec.  Will the show have record scoring, or will Scott succumb to his eastern block urges?  We shall see… on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/17666450/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy/tdest_id/584650″ […]

Episode 237 – Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape

2 weeks ago

2001 Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape In this episode, Rob and Scott wait until Becky goes to bed to open an aged classic in the 2001 Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape.  Further, Rob and Scott sample the world famous wine trivia game that you can find at closeout stores around the country, Wine Wars.  So come join us on The Wine Vault! [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/17575592/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 236 – Cali v. Italy Pinot Noir

3 weeks ago

Parducci Small Lot Pinot Noir Monte Degil Angeli Pinot Noir In this episode, Rob, Scott and Becky have an unusual battle between Pinot Noirs from California and Italy.  Will the Italian Pinot Noir defy expectations and beat the Californian entry, or will both be declared losers?  We shall see…on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/17487287/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 231 – Sugar Beet Ranch Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

2 months ago

Sugar Beet Ranch Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon In this episode, Rob and Scott review a junk wine with with little to no internet presence in Sugar Beet Ranch Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon. Further, they explore who and why someone may buy this wine, assuming they could find it.  Will this reveal a great deal about the human psyche, or will it remind you why you listen to the show in the first place?  We shall see… on The Wine Vault. Check this episode out […]