Stop Wasting Your Wine
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Episodes: 162
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Choosing wine should not feel like a gamble. Each week Colin, Joel, and Aaron put bottles to the test so you know which wines are actually worth buying.
Every episode includes an honest wine review, practical wine tips, and real opinions about what is overrated, what is underrated, and what deserves a spot in your cart.
No wine snobbery. No confusing jargon. Just straightforward help picking better bottles. If you have ever stood in the wine aisle wondering “Is this actually good?” you are in the right place.
Pour a glass and listen in.
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Not the Surprise We Were Hoping For | Sutter Home vs. Olema California Chardonnay
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May 19, 2026 |
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"Thick Sprite and Nickels" | Barefoot Moscato vs. Rivata Moscato d'Asti
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May 12, 2026 |
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Is Yellow Tail Shiraz Really That Bad? | Yellow Tail vs Penfolds Koonunga Hill
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May 05, 2026 |
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Can Canned Wine Actually Be Good? This Winemaker Thinks So | Interview w/ Preston Thomas Tirage Wine
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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We Paid More… And Got Less | Henri Champliau Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Authentique
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Why Raventós Left Cava (And What It Means for This Bottle) | Raventós i Blanc Blanc de Blancs Review
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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$17 Bordeaux Bubbles...Hidden Gem or Total Waste? | Dulong Crémant de Bordeaux Brut Review
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Wine Interview: Mariano Buglioni of Cantina Buglioni | Big Barrels, Bold Ideas!
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Does This Wine Bring Out Your Inner Sun Goddess? | Sun Goddess Pinot Grigio Ramato Orange Wine by Mary J Blige, 2021 Review
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Does "All of Me" Love This Wine? | John Legend Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon by LVE, 2021 Review
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Dave Matthews’ $15 Wine… Is It Actually Good? | The Dreaming Tree Crush Red Blend Review
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Wine Interview: Chris Louton Winemaker at St. Francis Winery | Protecting the Soul of a Wine?!?
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Wine Interview: Katie Madigan Winemaker at St. Frances Winery | Making Great Wine at Great Scale
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Forbidden Kiss Sweet Red Sparkling Wine Review | Looks Can Be Deceiving!
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Delta Estate Identity Vineyard Dillons Point Sauvignon Blanc, 2024 Review | A Sexy Sauvy B!?
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Viña Alberdi La Rioja Alta Reserva Review | A Good Time for a Solid Pour
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Aix Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé 2024 Review | Can Rosé Actually Be a Great Gift Wine?
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Tenuta Di Salviano Rigogoli 2022 Bianco Umbria IGT Review | Overpriced or Overdelivering?
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Pinot Grigio That Doesn't Taste Cheap | Pighin Collio Review
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Pierre & Antonin Petit Sauvage Orange Wine Review | Certified Not Mousy!
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Poema Brut Cava Review | The Final Pour: A New Year’s Toast to 2025
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Alta Vista Brute Rose Sparkling Wine Review | A Fruit Forward Take on Sparkling Wine
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Bouvet Ladubay Crémant de Loire 2023 Review | Crémant: The Ultimate Everyday Sparkling Wine
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Fonseca Bin 27 and Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny Review | Tiny Glasses and Tweed Jackets
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Saffron Fields Spectrum Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021 | The Clone Wars w/ Friend of the Pod Adam Wolf!
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Salviano Castello di Titiginano Turlo Umbria Rosso IGT 2022 Review | A Super Umbrian?!?
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Bollini Pinot Grigio and Merlot Review | Two Table Wines That Won’t Let You Down
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Petit Sauvage Blanc and Rouge Review | Natural Wine and Resistant Grapes with Antonin Bonnet
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Cantine Povero Priore Barolo 2021 | The King Has Arrived!
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Cantine Povero Batù Barbaresco 2021 Review | Same Grape, Different Personality!
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Wine Interview: Lucrezia Povero of Cantine Povero | 2022 Cantine Povero Langhe Nebbiolo Review
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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The Duckhorn Cabernet Everyone Sees | Is Decoy Worth Buying?
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Wine Interview: Paige Comrie w/ Wine with Paige | Gateway Reds and Good Vibes
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Chateau Megyer Tokaji Late Harvest 2021 Review | Sweet, Balanced, and Unexpectedly Fun
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Gerd Anselmann Pfalz Dornfelder 2023 Review | Unique, Confusing, and Worth a Sip
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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VIK Red Blend 2021 Review | A Conversation with Daley Brennan: Science, Soil, and a 100-Point Red Blend
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Tenuta di Renieri Chianti Classico Reserva 2021 Review | A Safe Bet from Tuscany
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Joel Gott 815 2021 | The $15-$20 Cabernet Everyone Buys. But Is It Worth It?
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Wine Interview: Noah Chichester | The Wines of Galicia (w/Bonus Martín Códax Albariño Review)
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Dolia Cannonau di Sardegna 2022 Review | Cannonau: The Secret to a Longer Life or Just Grenache?!
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Wine Interview: Ashwin Muthiah of unPINNED Wine Club | The Other 10,000 Grapes
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Wine Interview: Antonio Motta of Bom Dia Brazilian Bubbles
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Amici Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2023 Review | A White Wine That Might Change Your Mind
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Destino Fifth Empire Douro Red Blend 2019 Review | Big Fruit, Bigger Questions
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Wine Review: Domaine Laurent Dufouleur, Bourgogne Aligoté, 2023 | Interview with Mohona Chowdhury
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Hampton Water Rosé 2024 Review | Wanted?!
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Laurent Delaunay, Les Grappillages, Morgon, 2023 Review | Cru Intentions
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Wine Revisit: Domdechant Werner Riesling & E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Red | 100th Episode Celebration!
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Wine Review: Henri Champliau Cremant De Bourgogne Rose Brut | w/ Guest Host Natalie Singletary from Wine Knot Sky Bar & Lounge
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Wine Review: Zlatan Otok Plavac Mali, 2019 | w/ Guest Host Ellen Lainez from The Wine Consul
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Wine Review: The Ameztoi White Txakoli vs. The Ameztoi Rosé Txakoli | 2 for 2!?
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Ulrich Langguth 12° Sekt Review | Bubbles for Baby!
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May 27, 2025 |
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Wine Review: Cedar Rose Vinyards, Silica, 2024 w/ Guest Host Steve Gambuti of NJ Stomps the Grape!
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May 20, 2025 |
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Seghesio Family Vinyards Zinfandel, 2022 Review | Late Night Recording
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May 13, 2025 |
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Wine Review: Rabbit Ranch Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand | Really Far South
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May 06, 2025 |
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Wine Review: 1858 California Merlot, 2021 | Nailed It...
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Wine Review: Byron Blatty, LA County Tannat, 2022 w/ Guest Host Adam Wolf | Wines Only Palindrome
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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What $40 Dessert Wine Actually Tastes Like | Riesling Ice Wine Review
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Wine Review: El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc, Mendoza Argentina w/ Guest Host: Priscilla Jimenez The Wannabe Sommelier
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Wine Review: Isabel Estate, Common Vine Sauvignon Blanc, 2022 | H-E-R-B-A-C-E-O-U-S?!
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Wine Interview: Jeffrey K. Coleman | Cofounder of the Milwaukee Wine Academy
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Wine Review: Alessandria Barbera d'Alba, 2023 | Bonus Rioja Review!
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Wine Review: Marqués de la Concordia Rioja Viña Alarde Reserva, 2018 | The Rioja Rivalry Begins
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Wine Review: Lamothe-Vincent Reserve Bordeaux, 2022 | Wine News with Joel
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Wine Review: Mucchietto Soave DOC, 2023, Let's Start with Hangtags
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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A $20 Napa Cabernet That Actually Delivers? | Educated Guess Review
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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But Did They Like It? | 2023 Whispering Angel
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Whispering Angel Rosé 2023 | The Rosé Everyone Orders. But Is It Worth It?
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Wine Interview: Stephanie Franklin | CEO of Fly Wines
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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But Did They Like It? | Rectoral De Amandi Mencía, Heroic Edition,2020
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Wine Review: Rectoral De Amandi Mencía, Heroic Edition,2020 | Last Minute Winner!
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Wine Interview: James Smith of Château Wright
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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But Did They Like It? | Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler Dry Riesling, 2023
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Wine Review: Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler Dry Riesling, 2023, "Dry" January!
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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But Did They Like It? | Mascota Vineyards Unánime Gran Vino Tinto, 2019
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Wine Review: Mascota Vineyards Unánime Gran Vino Tinto, 2019 | New Game: 'Rate My Pair!'
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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But Did They Like It? | Marie De Moy Grand Cru Champagne
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Wine Review: Marie De Moy Grand Cru Champagne | A SWYW Retrospective!
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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But Did They Like It? | E.Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc, 2022
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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Wine Review: E.Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc, 2022 | "I do love a good peach!"
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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But Did They Like It? | Cantina Zaccagnini, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 2021
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Cantina Zaccagnini, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 2021, "Calendar Size Elephant"
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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But Did They Like It? | Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico, 2020
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico, 2020 | Chianti Classico Revisited
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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But Did They Like It? | Hope Family Wines Harvester Cabernet Sauvignon
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Harvester Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles, Hope Family Wines | Total Wines # 1 Wine of 2024?!
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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But Did They Like It? | La Vostra Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Wine Review: La Vostra Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut | Rehashing Old Traditions
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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But Did They Like It? | 2020 Domaine Des Versauds Morgon
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Domaine Des Versauds, Morgon, Beaujolais, 2020, "Beaujolais Season!"
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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But Did They Like It? | 2022 Turley Juvenile Zinfandel
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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But Did They Like It? | 2023 Blaauwklippen Chenin Blanc
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Blaauwklippen, Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch South Africa, 2023, Colin's New Hairdo
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Turley, Juvenile Zinfandel, California, 2022, "Thin Skinned B's"
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Casillero Del Diablo and 19 Crimes Frankenstein, A Truly Terrifying Halloween Episode!
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Château de Chantegrive, Bordeaux, Graves, 2020, The Reverse Mullet!
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Wine Review: San Gregorio, El Vergal, Tempranillo, Calatayud, 2021, "Differing Opinions!"
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Laurent Delaunay, Mâcon-Villages, Les Grappillages, 2023, "A Late Start!"
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Knappstein, Shiraz, Clare Valley, 2021, "I'm Wine with That?"
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Blue Canyon, Pinot Noir, Monterey California, 2021, New Game: 'Gut Check'
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Planeta, Red Blend, Cerasuolo Di Vittoria DOCG, 2021, Pumpkin Spice Colin
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Montresor, Capitel Della Crosara, Valpolicella Ripasso, 2020, Football and Wine?
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Wine Review: URO, Finca La Rana, Tempranillo, Toro, 2020, Easter Egg Hunt!
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Famiglia Castellani, St. Giorgio, Vermentino, Toscana IGT, 2023, More Counter Space
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Wine Redemption: La Vieille Ferme, "Chicken Wine!"
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Jean-Claude Debeaune, Beaujolais-Villages, Gamay, 2021, "Chilled Red Wine?!"
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Robert Groffier, Bourgogne (Burgundy), 2018, "Together at Last!"
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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The Grocery Store Wine Showdown - Pinot Grigio Edition
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Wine Review: De Saint-Gall, Premier Cru Champagne, France - The One Year Anniversary Show!!
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Marraso, Gran Blend, Argentina, 2021 "Doominacion Di Origin?"
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Quinta Das Carvalhas, Touriga Nacional, Douro, Portugal, 2018, "Two A-Holes Guessing!"
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Wine Interview: Amanda Bandini of Finca Bandini!
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Marani, Kindzmarauli, 100% Saperavi, "The Reverse Mullet of Wines"
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Radius, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2021, American Viticulture Area?
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Stags' Leap, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2022, Broadway Joel?!
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Caliveda, Pinot Noir Reserve, California, 2022, Aaron's TikTok Challenge!
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Wine Interview: Jim Duane of Seavey Vineyard, Terratorium Wines, and the Inside Winemaking Podcast!
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May 28, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Geil, Gewürztraminer, Kabinett, Rheinhessen 2022, Pi-Nope or Chardon-Yay?!?
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May 21, 2024 |
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Wine Review: As Laxas, Val Do Sosego, Albariño, Rias Baixas, 2023, Super Sneaky Aaron!
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May 14, 2024 |
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Wine Interview: Ashwin Muthiah, Host of unPINNED, an Online Wine Course
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May 07, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Donnachiara, Empatia, Fiano Di Avellino D.O.C.G, Fiano, 2022, Now with Video!!
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Josh Cellars, Seasweapt, California, 2023, A New Game: Spellmelier!
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Grounded by Josh Phelps, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2021, "Terroir, I Thought There Were Dogs Here."
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Wine Interview: Sherrill Flaum, Founder of the Sauvy B Clothing Brand!
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Le Pré Vaujour, Chinon, Cabernet Franc, 2022, "Things We Don't Taste."
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Wine Interview: Anthony Dale of Fatherhood Wines & Père Wine Bar
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Albino Armani, Orange From The Basement, Pinot Grigio, Orange Wine, delle Venezie, Italy, 2021, "20/20 Investigates: Orange Wine"
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Finca Bacara, Tabá, Monastrell, Jumilla, Spain, 2018, "Our Authentic Selves!""
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Ferrari-Carano, Fumé Blanc, North Coast, California, 2022, An Unexpected Review!
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Casal Garcia Vinho Verde | The $10 Summer Wine Everyone Recommends
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Davey Family, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2022, The Loire Valley of Australia?
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Three Rosés for Valentines Day!
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Famiglia Castellani, St. Giorgio, Chianti Classico Riserva, Italy, 2017, "Finally Out of France"
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Lucien Albrecht, Pinot Gris, Tradition, Alsace, France, 2020, "Alsace, Not All Sauce!"
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Chateau De Thau, Cotes De Bourg, Bordeaux, France, 2022, What do I do with the sample?
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Giesen, Riesling, Non-Alcoholic, Marlborough, New Zealand, "Flintstone Vitamin?!"
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Louis Bouillot, Crémant De Bourgogne, Blanc De Blancs, Burgundy, France, #StopWastingYourWineOs
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Wine Review: Carmen, Merlot, Gran Reserva, 2021, Maipo, Chile, "What's that smell!?!"
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Is Veuve Clicquot Worth the Price? | Yellow Label Champagne Review
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Catena, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2020, "Interesting Potential Facts"
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Box Wine Test: Is Black Box Sauvignon Blanc Actually Drinkable?
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Château Rauzan Despagne, Bordeaux Blanc, 2022, "Not" Paying Attention
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Domdechant Werner, Riesling, Trocken, Rheingau, Germany, 2021, Joel Gets Tripped Up by Yeast!
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Wine Review: House Wine, Rosé Bubbles, Walla Walla, Washington, Canned Wine?!?
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Gordon Estate, Syrah, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2018, Aaron's Redemption Episode
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Neethlingshof, Pinotage, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2022, "It's Pronunciated..."
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Beronia, Rioja, Reserva, Spain, 2018, "Flute Fruit?!"
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Marques De Monistrol, Brut, Cava, Spain, Another Baby, Another Sparkling Wine!
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Famille Bougrier, Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de France, France, 2022, "The Today Show of Wine!"
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Wine Review: E. Guigal, Côtes du Rhône, France, 2019, "Can I say Chocolate?"
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Michael David Winery, Freakshow Red Blend, Lodi, California, 2020, We Welcome Our First Guest, Aaron's Buddy Mike!
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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It's the Grocery Store Wine Showdown!
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Samuel Robert Winery Family Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2021, "Willamette Like Damn It!"
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Layer Cake Malbec Mendoza, Argentina, 2022, "Swirl, Sniff, Taste"
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Renieri Invetro Super Tuscan 2018, "It's a Pizza Wine!"
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Is California Sparkling Wine Actually Good? | Chandon Brut Review
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Château Mayne Mazerolles Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, 2019, "Plum Fest!"
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Framingham Sauvignon Blanc, 2021, Colin Does Acid!
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara California...Aaron Finds a Flavor Note!
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Olema Rosé Côtes de Provence, 2021, "Certified Porch Pounder!"
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Wine Review: Muirwood Chardonnay Arroyo Seco 2021, Congrats...You're a Sommelier!
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Introducing Stop Wasting Your Wine: A Wine Review Podcast
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Jul 09, 2023 |