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We discuss the differences between the two major wine certifications: Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) and Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). What they're good for, what they're definitely NOT good for, why people do them, why you should or shouldn't do them, etc. Tune in and enjoy!

Part 2 of our fantastic episode with very special guest and fan of the show: Maria (pourdecisions_somm)!!! We continue the conversation and discuss some pretty insane aspects of the marketing-side of the business. If you haven't listened to part 1, go check it out now! Thanks guys

This episode is part 1 of our multi-rant series about Jon Bonne's highly-praised book, The New French Wine. Spoiler Alert: We really did not like it. Tune in to find out why.

We got an all-meat episode today talking about tasting notes. Why you should be taking them, why you shouldn't be taking them, when you should be taking them, when you shouldn't be taking them, do you think the intro would have been funnier if we said it was written by Obama, etc etc.

Professor and wine writer Andrew James joins for a fantastic discussion about his newest book: Bandol Wine and the Magic of Mourvedre! Tune in to learn about the fascinating region, their culture, and the special wines they make. Follow him on Instagram at @andywine2021 and check out his book:

I know we've been gone for a little while so we're catchin everybody up on cool stuff we've had recently. Roulot Meursault, Didier Fornerol, Fancy Chateauneuf, the list goes on. Check it out.

We got a real comprehensive review of this year's 2023 International Pinot Noir Celebration! Featuring wines from Simon Bize, Kosta Browne, Henri Giraud, Domaine Dujac, Felton Road, loads of great Oregon producers, and many more!!

We talk about stemware, which glasses are best for certain wines, whether it's all a gigantic scam, and if you're better off slurping wine out of your filthy disgusting hands

Somebody please for the love of christ make us a Dennis Hopper/ Michael Douglas Blue Velvet mashup

We answer questions about wine shopping, production, vintage variation and the stupid french language that 99% of people don't wanna ask but also don't usually know the answer to

Yea man I got to try Petrus. Some 1959 Chateau Montrose, 2015 Olivier Bernstein Chambertin Clos de Beze, 2013 Roulot Bourgogne Blanc, Berstein Clos de Beze, and much more you just gotta give it a listen. Wine content starts at 18:14

Man oh man do we have a tasty episode this week: we're talkin PetNat/Petillant Naturel/Méthode Ancestrale and forced carbonation/ Charmat wines! We cover production, why we typically hate them, how often we refuse to drink them, and much more!

Lewis Kopman of GK Selections joins us to discuss the fascinating Portuguese wine scene, as well as a Baga-centric discussion featuring wines from Filipa Pato and Luis Pato.

Part 1 of the most extravagant, over the top blind tastings/ wine dinners to date. This episode we talk about:

• 2007 Billecart Salmon Cuvee Elizabeth
• 2011 Stephane Coquillette Les Cles Blanc dss Noirs
• 1997 Chateau Grillet
• 2019 Domaine des Ardoisieres Quartz
• 2006 Leroy Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Aux Cheseaux
• 2012 Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin "Cuvee Coeur de Roy"
• 1999 Bruno Clavelier Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet

Alright so we didn't actually drink more DRC... BUT we did drink plenty of other delicious things! Including:

• Cristal
• Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill
• 1999 Turley Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel
• 1976 Grgich Zinfandel
• 1983 Tommasi Amarone
• 1962 Bertani Amarone
• 2010 Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso del Bepi
• AND MORE!

This one's a good'n despite the audio getting completely deleted halfway through and us having to redo the episode. Anyway we drank some delicious merlots from Pepper Bridge and L'Ecole No 41. Check it out. Also if you only want wine content, skip to 20:00, you heathen.

Another episode in our faultless wine fault series. A lot of good wine-related content in this one. Give er a listen and help support us by signing up at:

you WONT BELIEVE what wine we got blinded on!!!!!! TUNE IN TO FIND OUT. Also we talk about blind tasting in general and what it is and isn't good for. 

Got some deliciously crisp content about Champagne featuring a beautiful wine from Tarlant. We had a great time

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We talk about the roles of yeast in the winery and vineyard. Good stuff, give it a listen

We talk about wine that doesn't contain alcohol and why it's bullshit. 

Man, we'll see how this one is received. It's a very good episode, but yea just listen for yourselves.

You know what doesn't? Our discussion about old world vs new world wines. An overview, then prejudices, assumptions, legacies, and all that other good stuff we'll elaborate on in future episodes. Give er a go and then sign up for our patreon for more content at: