A Bottle and a Vinyl

In this episode of A Bottle and a Vinyl, Enett and Marco sit down to discuss three vinyl records by an artist they admire for his poetic lyrics, philosophical ideas, and musings that often feel rooted in transcendental or deeply reflective experiences.    The artist is Uruguayan singer and songwriter Jorge Drexler, and his albums Llueve, Frontera, and Sea explore themes of romantic introspection, migration, and intimacy through musical styles that range from acoustic guitar and folk roots to groove-based arrangements. The hosts pair these three special albums with a bottle of Santa Rita 120 Carménère. The Carménère grape—once thought lost in Bordeaux and rediscovered in Chile—echoes Jorge Drexler's story of identity, movement, and cultural crossroads. Pour a glass, drop the needle, and join us as Enett and Marco explore the music of Jorge Drexler through the albums Llueve, Frontera, and Sea, paired with a bottle of Santa Rita 120 Carménère. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Mentions from this episode: Follow Jorge Drexler Llueve, Frontera and Sea on Vinyl  Santa Rita 120 Carménère As always, enjoy your drinks responsibly and thanks for listening!    

Billy Joel's 1977 album, The Stranger, is an iconic recording that seems built around Joel's raconteur style. This collection of songs is a masterclass in songwriting.  In the cinematic journey that is "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant", he gives his audience a window into the story of a couple who had it all, only to end up separated after some difficult trials. In the album, however, Joel is not only narrating the story of someone else - like in the aforementioned "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" and in the song "Moving Out (Anthony's Song)" - he also turns the lens on himself with the track "Vienna".   Enett and Marco provide their insights on these songs in this episode.  They also sample a bottle of white, a bottle of red and a bottle of rosé, exploring the memories, emotions and stories behind Billy Joel's most beloved album.  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.    Mentions from this Episode:    Follow Billy Joel.   The Stranger by Billy Joel on vinyl.    The Stranger by Billy Joel on Spotify.    Tre Cori Vermentino De Sardegna,  Argiolas Costera Cannonau, and Òpera Roses Rosè.    As always, enjoy your drinks responsibly and thanks for listening!    

Conversational and direct, philisophical without pretension and with an emotional honesty like no other, Pau Dones, leader, founder and songwriter of Jarabe de Palo connected to his listeners lyrically.  With songs that encourage one to stop and think and not just listen to the music, De Vuelta y Vuelta is that album.  Marco and Enett have a deep conversation about the songs on this album while they enjoy a bottle of 2020 San Gregorio Single Vineyard Loma Gorda Garnacha, a deep red wine with fruit aromas and notes of spice and earth.  Like the album, this old vines garnacha is expressive withouth being loud.  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.  Mentions from this Episode:  Follow Jarabe de Palo. De Vuelta y Vuelta by Jarabe de Palo (Vinyl). De Vuelta y Vuelta on Spotify.  San Gregorio Single Vineyard Loma Gorda Old Vines Garnacha. As always, enjoy your drinks responsibly and thanks for listening!  

Whether it's willful or unintentional, songwriters, more times than not, evoke emotion making the listener relate deeply to a certain song.  In this collection of songs, Amos Lee provides that emotional charge giving the listener a cathartic release and providing insight into their own thoughts and feelings.  Marco and Enett share their own feelings from Mission Bell, Lee's fourth studio album.  They enjoy this discussion with a dirty martini, a drink that compliments the album well by being a little soulful and quietly strong. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.  Mentions from this Episode: Follow Amos Lee. Mission Bell by Amos Lee (Vinyl). Bombay Sapphire and Dolin Vermouth.  As always, enjoy your drinks responsibly and thanks for listening!

Leon Bridges' self-titled 2024 release is a retrospective collection of songs reflecting on his upbringing in Texas. Leon revisits old neighborhoods, border town experiences and songs about unconditional love. This album is nostalgic for Enett and Marco as it brings back memories of their own childhood and the experiences of the same border town Bridges sings about on this fabulous album.  They enjoy this discussion with a cocktail called Dill-icioius made with Licor 43.   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok  Mentions from this Episode: Follow Leon Bridges Leon by Leon Bridges (Vinyl) Licor 43 Dill-icious recipe  As always, enjoy your drinks responsibly and thanks for listening!

Marco and Enett go back to 2021 when Private Space by Durand Jones and the Indications was released.  That year proved to by a trying year with the passing of a dear loved one and the challenges of living in a strange but familiar place.  It was all made better for them with the help of this fabulous vinyl that served as medicine for the healing of their souls.  This conversation is enjoyed with a bottle of Duvergey-Taboureau Bourgogne Pinot Noir.  *Note: in this episode I make mention of our older son in a story; however, the story relates to our younger son.    Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.   Mentions From This Episode:  Although there is no stand-alone website you can find information on this wine here:  Duvergey-Taboureau Bourgogne Pinot Noir. Follow Durand Jones and the Indications Private Space by Durand Jones and the Indications (Vinyl) As always, enjoy your drinks responsibly and thanks for listening! 

On this episode of A Bottle and a Vinyl Enett rekindles her love for a band she had stopped listening to as a coping mechanism for grief, pain and sorrow and the emotions that life unapologetically puts us through.  Kings of Leon's Mechanical Bull has become an album that has helped regulate the emotions that come with despondency.  They both enjoy this conversation with some sips of Willet Pot Still Reserve bourbon, all the while Marco uses a misnomer to  recklessly describe the bottle.  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok!  Mentions From This Episode: Willett Distillery  Follow Kings of Leon Mechanical Bull by Kings of Leon (Vinyl) As always, enjoy your drinks responsibly and thanks for listening!

On this episode of A Bottle and a Vinyl, Marco and Enett discuss Donde Jugaran Los Niños by the Rock en Español band Maná and how they discovered what has become one of the their most iconic albums.  The two will talk about where they were and what they were doing when they discovered it, and the dear memories it holds for them.  They will enjoy this vinyl with some sips of a reposado tequila by Tequila Mala Vida.     Follow A Bottle and a Vinyl on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok!   Mentions From this Episode: Tequila Mala Vida - We talked about how Tequila Mala Vida reposado accompanied this episode.  Follow Maná Donde Jugaran Los Niños  - Maná (Vinyl)  For transparency: Typically, Wisconsin law does not allow spirits like tequila to be shipped directly to consumers. However, I did receive mine from an online retailer. That may not always be the case depending on where you live. If you want to buy Tequila Mala Vida from a brick and mortar store, check the Tequila Mala Vida link above to see if it is available in your state. As always, enjoy your drinks responsibly and thanks for listening!