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Episode 269 – The Battle of Budget Spanish Reds

August 29, 2021

            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 […]

Episode 268 – Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta

August 22, 2021

Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky review the Chilean ultra premium wine from Lapostolle, Clos Apalta.  Will they find a wine worthy of the high price, or will they simply be glad the wine was a gift?  We shall see…on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20217752/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 267 – Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet

August 15, 2021

In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky review for the first time a wine from Costco, the suspiciously cheap Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet.  Will Costco prove to be a purveyor of true classic value wines, or is this wine one that Scott would refer to as “suffering from bottle variation” (Scott’s nice way of saying the wine is epic crap).  We shall see… on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20139857/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 266 – Bogle Petite Sirah Port

August 8, 2021

Bogle Petite Sirah Port In this episode, Rob and Scott drink a limited production wine from a producer that sometimes should limit their production in Bogle Petite Sirah Port.  So come join us! [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20071709/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 265 – Qupe Central Coast Syrah

August 1, 2021

Qupe Central Coast In this episode, Rob and Scott review a classic value Syrah from California from Qupe.  So come join us! [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19995017/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 264 – El Enemigo Chardonnay

July 25, 2021

El Enemigo Chardonnay In this episode, Rob and Scott review a value priced cult chardonnay (yes we guess there is such a thing) from Argentina in the El Enemigo Chardonnay.  So come join us on The Wine Vault! [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19914386/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 263 – Grocery Store vs. Boutique Wine

July 18, 2021

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Turley Wine Cellars Estate Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc In this episode, Rob, Scott and Becky explore the differences in grocery store wine and boutique wines.  To do this they test Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc and Turley Wine Cellars Estate Napa Sauvignon Blanc.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault! [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19843439/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 262 – Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet

July 11, 2021

Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet In this episode, Rob and Scott test the critically well received Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet from Australia.  So come join us here on The Wine Vault! [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19771244/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 261 – R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva

July 4, 2021

R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva In this episode, Rob, Scott and Becky find out what happens when a wine retailer discounts a wine by 90% when they review the 2005 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva.  Will the wine age gracefully, or will the wine be an old haggard mess like Scott?  We shall see…on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19702586/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!