EPisode 116: Methinks Valle D'Aosta Protest Too Much (ft. Tira Johnson)

The boys welcome Tira Johnson, one of America’s best and youngest sommeliers to discuss the Val D’Aoste, which we pronounce nearly 700 million different ways in this, the first episode of Season 10, which, may I remind you, is ACTUALLY ABOUT WINE AGAIN. It’s a rollicking discussion of Italy’s smallest wine region about the politics of cooperatives, demon labor disputes and whether or not this counts as a date. More importantly, the boys get to discuss Tira’s new business venture, Bespoke Social Club, which is a fantastic way to keep sommeliers employed during the Covid crisis so they don’t become supervillains. More More More importantly, please continue to tithe to #BottlesforBLM, which is a great way to turn your monstrous narcissism into tangible aid for people who are protesting, victims of the state or in perilous situations.  ///List///Maison Vevey Albert,Morgex Blanc et de la Salle, 2018//Dainilo Thomain, Enfer d’Arvier, 2018//La Kiuva, Valée d’Aosta, ‘Arnad Montjovet,’ 2016///Support the show