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Episode 279 – Trio of Trashy Reds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!