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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 1H 12M

Battle of the Mountains

from Wine Babblers · host Erik Ellner and Roger Salazar

Erik and Roger explore the world of wine through a fun and casual blind tasting with guest Moises Lopez, sharing his wine journey from childhood to Bordeaux trips. Discover wine recommendations, learn about new wineries andgreat spots to grab wine in Downtown Sacramento, and find out what’s coming next on the Wine Babblers. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Wine Babblers and Guest Introduction03:23 Battle of the Mountains – Blind Tasting09:52 First Wine: 2022 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon14:34 Second Wine: 2019 Courtney Benham Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon17:41 Third Wine: 2019 Davies Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon24:58 Fourth Wine: 2019 Cresta Velia Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon29:52 Fifth Wine: Predecessor Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc34:26 Sixth Wine: 2022 Seven Apart41:52 Seventh Tasting: 2019 Hess Collection Mount VeederEstate Cabernet Sauvignon46:37 Upcoming Wine Adventures in Bordeaux50:53 Upcoming No Borders, No Regions Tasting01:00:39 Revival Wine01:05:03 Downtown Sacramento Wine Recs01:08:13 Engaging New Wine DrinkersEpisode Mentions: Wines: 2022 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 Courtney Benham Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon,2019 Davies Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 Cresta Velia Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, Predecessor Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc, 2022 Seven Apart, 2019 Hess Collection Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Revival Wine

Erik and Roger explore the world of wine through a fun and casual blind tasting with guest Moises Lopez, sharing his wine journey from childhood to Bordeaux trips. Discover wine recommendations, learn about new wineries andgreat spots to grab wine in Downtown Sacramento, and find out what’s coming next on the Wine Babblers. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Wine Babblers and Guest Introduction03:23 Battle of the Mountains – Blind Tasting09:52 First Wine: 2022 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon14:34 Second Wine: 2019 Courtney Benham Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon17:41 Third Wine: 2019 Davies Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon24:58 Fourth Wine: 2019 Cresta Velia Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon29:52 Fifth Wine: Predecessor Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc34:26 Sixth Wine: 2022 Seven Apart41:52 Seventh Tasting: 2019 Hess Collection Mount VeederEstate Cabernet Sauvignon46:37 Upcoming Wine Adventures in Bordeaux50:53 Upcoming No Borders, No Regions Tasting01:00:39 Revival Wine01:05:03 Downtown Sacramento Wine Recs01:08:13 Engaging New Wine DrinkersEpisode Mentions: Wines: 2022 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 Courtney Benham Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon,2019 Davies Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 Cresta Velia Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, Predecessor Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc, 2022 Seven Apart, 2019 Hess Collection Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Revival Wine

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Erik and Roger explore the world of wine through a fun and casual blind tasting with guest Moises Lopez, sharing his wine journey from childhood to Bordeaux trips. Discover wine recommendations, learn about new wineries andgreat spots to grab wine...

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