Episode 298 – Argentinian Malbec Challenge

2 months ago

Kirkland Signature Mendoza Argentina Malbec Altos Las Hormigas Classico Malbec In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky review a wine that has often been recommended to them, the Kirkland Signature Malbec from Costco.  To fully test the merits of the Kirkland, the also review another value Malbec, but this time from an actually esteemed producer in Argentina, namely Altos Los Hormigas.  Will the Kirkland exceed expectations, or are those expectations so low that its success is a given?  We shall see… on […]

Episode 297 – All American Cabernet Challenge

2 months ago

Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Jax Vineyards Y3 North Coast Cabernet In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky hold a competition of Cabernet between Washington and California with the Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet and the Jax Y3 North Coast Cabernet.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22373624/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 296 – 95 Point Challenge

2 months ago

Marietta Cellars Christo Perez Pasuas Ribera del Duero El Pedrosal Reserva In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky all seek to find out what makes a 95 point wine so special.  To do this they first review the 95 point Christo by Marietta Cellars in California, then the 95 point El Pedrosal from Ribera del Duero in Spain.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22355024/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 […]

Episode 295 – The Wine Vault International Value Price Merlot Challenge

3 months ago

Oyster Bay Hawke’s Bay Merlot Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot Chateau Les Aubiers Blayes Cotes de Bordeaux In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky hold a value priced wine competition with an international flair as the review the Merlots from Oyster Bay from New Zealand, Columbia Crest from Washington, and Chateau Les Aubiers from France.  Who will be the winner, or will any of these wines be good enough to be called a “winner”?  We shall see… on The Wine Vault. [iframe […]

Episode 294 – Chimney Rock Stags Leap District Elevage Red Blend

3 months ago

Chimney Rock Stags Leap District Elevage Red Blend In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky all review a classic Californian Bordeaux style blend in Elevage by Chimney Rock.  Will the wine inspire the show to go out and acquire more of the Elevage, or will it inspire them to buy other similar Stags Leap District wines at 1/2 half the Elevage’s $120 price tag?  We shall see…on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22193642/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 293- Dauo Vineyards Paso Robles Cabernet

February 13, 2022

Dauo Vineyards Paso Robles Cabernet In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky all seek to find out is the most expensive Paso Robles Cabernet that is sold in most groceries stores across this country, namely Dauo, any good?  Well come find out, and join us, on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22118135/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 292 – M. Chapoutier Bila Haut Occultum Lapidem

February 6, 2022

M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem In this episode, Rob and Scott revising the wines of Michael Chapoutier in their Domaine du Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem from Cotes-du-Roussillon-Villages in France.  So come join us! [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22038170/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!

Bonus Episode – Chateau Bourdieu Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux

February 2, 2022

In this episode, Rob and Scott welcome Chateau Bourdieu to the show once again, but this time it’s their red from Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21947036/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 291 – Chateau Lafleur Gazin Pomerol

January 30, 2022

Chateau Lafleur Gazin Pomerol In this episode, Rob and Scott review a classic aged Bordeaux from Chateau Lafleur Gazin. So come join us, on The Wine Vault. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21946982/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!