Episode 9: Pairing Budget Pours with Thrifted Scores

In this episode of Wet Hot Wine, one of your new favorite wine podcasts on a mission to make wine approachable, we're hitting the thrift stores and not hitting our budget — because good taste doesn't have to cost a lot.The conversation pairs two things we love: bargain wine and intentional consumption. For the wine lineup, we turned to our "Thriends" from Threads for their best bargain picks — and their response did not disappoint. In fact, all three wines we tried came straight from their recommendations. All under $15, we tried a Trader Joe's Bordeaux blanc, a rosé from Josh Cellars, and ended with a Kirkland Pinot Noir. And honestly? They were all ones we'd drink again. Win win!We swap thrifted outfit stories, chat about our favorite finds, and share our take on haggling — plus some genuinely useful tips like freezing used books or spraying vodka on fabrics to knock out stubborn odors. (Yes, really!) The conversation gets a little reflective too, touching on reducing our reliance on corporations like Amazon, buying things built to last, and why living in the Pacific Northwest is genuinely a gift when it comes to both wine access and thrift culture. It truly was a bargain episode!We close things out with a "spin the bottle" game that keeps it light and maybe a touch silly.Whether you're hunting for the best budget wines under $15, looking for thrift store tips, or just trying to consume a little more intentionally — this one's for you. Press play.