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Scores & Pours

by Jill Mott and Emily Reese

Classical music & Wine. Jill Mott & Emily Reese. Also jazz. And beer, spirits, cocktails...

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Episodes

  1. Scores & Pours Ep 119: Jill on Mallorca and Emily on Listening

    Jill's in Spain. Emily's in Minneapolis. In this episode, they catch up on what Emily's listening to lately & Jill's most recent visit to Majorca. Find a playlist, wine list, merch list, and support us financially on Patreon.

  2. Scores & Pours Ep 118: Jill Mott Interviews Dimitris Georgas

    Sommelier Jill Mott interviews winemaker Dimitris Georgas in Spata, Greece.

  3. Scores & Pours Ep 117: BlackStack Brewing On Location

    Jill and Emily visit BlackStack Brewing in St. Paul, Minnesota. You'll find a beer list, a playlist, ways to buy merch, and ways to support Scores & Pours on Patreon.

  4. Scores & Pours Ep 116: Switching Roles, Vol. 3

    Listeners have commented on their love for Emily & Jill switching roles; Emily teaching us about wine, beer or spirits while Jill talks music. In this episode of Scores & Pours, Emily elects an iconic producer of Belgian beer to elaborate further about Flemish Red Ales. Jill teaches us about…

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  5. Scores & Pours Ep 115: Legends

    Legendary, humble winemaker. Legendary, flamboyant jazz trumpeter. You'll find a playlist, a wine list, a merchandise list, and ways to support Scores & Pours financially on Patreon.

  6. Scores & Pours Ep 114: Glou Glou Meets Bossa Nova

    Glou Glou & João Gilberto/bossa nova become one in this episode of Scores & Pours. Find merch, a playlist, a wine list, and support us financially on Patreon.

  7. Scores & Pours Ep 113: Oktoberfest 2021

    Scores & Pours celebrates Oktoberfest by tasting two Bavarian and two domestic brews from this season, while listening to a famous autumnal jazz standard. Find merch, a playlist, a beer list, and support Scores & Pours financially on Patreon.

  8. Scores & Pours Ep 112: Multiple Layers

    So many layers to life. Press play to experience & learn about the layers in jazz and how it can be constructed and how wine can be put together in layers be it vintages, vessels, grapes, skin maceration or lack thereof and how that affects what’s in the glass. You'll find a playlist, a wine…

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  9. Scores & Pours Ep 111: University of Minnesota Arboretum (John and Jenny Thull)

    We’ve been loving the opportunity to interview some of our favorite people in the music and drinks world! It gets us out of the “office” (sometimes) and allows more insight into our larger converging worlds of song + sips. In this episode, Emily & Jill travel to the University of Minnesota’s...

  10. Scores & Pours Ep 110: The Post-it Message

    Our show this week turns impromptu, when Emily’s friend, Holly, leaves the best message ever that involves cat sitting, Post-it notes and beer. Pretty much poetry. Find a beer list, a playlist and support us financially on Patreon!

  11. Scores & Pours Ep 109: Gretchen Skedsvold of Henry & Son

    We interviewed Gretchen Skedsvold of indie wine shop Henry & Son in Minneapolis, the first of its kind in the Twin Cities. In this episode the three of us sit down and talk why Mpls?, bossa nova, supporting the little guys, dogmatic approaches and much more. Find a playlist, wine list and support...

  12. Scores & Pours Ep 108: Composer Oleksa Lozowchuk and Cellist Blair Lofgren

    In this episode, we interview composer Oleksa Lozowchuk and cellist Blair Lofgren as they sip on a wine made from one of their favorite grape varietals. We sip on an offspring grape and discuss the similarities, differences and of course, their music. Consider supporting us on Patreon, where…

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  13. Scores & Pours Ep 107: Zacc Harris

    In this episode, we interview Zacc Harris, a jazz guitarist who is about to release his new album: Small Wonders. He likes red, French, earthy wines hence, that’s what we’re drinkin’. Find a playlist, a wine list, and support us financially on Patreon.

  14. Scores & Pours Ep 106: Bang Brewing - On Location

    Tasting beers on location at Bang Brewing in St. Paul was a real treat. The beers are crafted with organic ingredients and that’s just the start. You can support Jill and Emily, and see a beer list / playlist on Patreon. Thank you for listening!

  15. Scores & Pours Ep 105: Session Beers and Session Music

    Sometimes you just want beer (or wine) & music to be lovely and delicious and flipping great but in the background whether you’re hanging out with friends or family, whatever the occasion. Listen in to find out what we consider “session” music as well as the actual definition of a “session” beer....

  16. Scores & Pours Ep 104: Wicked Wort Brewing On Location

    Scores & Pours takes a field trip to a local brewery in Robbinsdale, Minnesota: Wicked Wort Brewing Co. and comments on the space, the brews and more. Find merchandise and support us on Patreon!

  17. Scores & Pours Ep 103: Summertime Wine, Summertime Jazz

    Unexpected summer wine. Unexpected summer jazz. Delicious with groove. Find a playlist, wine list, ways to buy merchandise and support us financially on Patreon!

  18. Scores & Pours Ep 102: By The Wayside

    Wines & musicians/composers that have been pushed by the wayside due to taxes, jealousy, life choice or simply, more famous options. You can find merch, a playlist, a wine list, and support Scores & Pours on Patreon.

  19. Scores & Pours Ep 101: Yves Hohler from Hundred Days

    Jill and Emily talk with game developer named Yves Hohler. His company, Broken Arms Games, just released a wine-making simulator game called Hundred Days. The music in the episode comes from the game, composed by Tumult Kollektiv. It’s a great combination of Emily’s love for gaming and Jill’s…

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  20. Scores & Pours Ep 100: What We're Into

    We can’t believe it! Well actually, with all the hard work and this past year, we can. Episode 100. In. The. Books. Reflection. What we’re into. You'll find a playlist, wine list, merchandise and ways to support us financially on Patreon.

  21. Scores & Pours Ep99: Grace, Perfection and Sharks

    We LOVE sharks. They’re graceful and some of nature’s most perfectly designed predators. You may be wondering how we’ll tie classical music + wine into this obsession. Listen in to find out… You can support S&P, find a playlist, a wine list, and ways to buy merch on Patreon.

  22. Scores & Pours Ep 98: Mexico

    We HEART Mexico. Mezcal + Mexican composers in this episode of S&P! Playlist, mezcal list, photos, ways to get S&P merch, and more on Patreon!

  23. Scores & Pours Ep 97: Ridiculousness

    Ridiculousness in many forms. Non-comprehendible + almost too good coming in this episode of Scores & Pours. Teaser: hard seltzers. Trombones. 11 year old musicians that could out-talent someone 50 years their senior. Find a playlist, a cider list, merch and ways to support us financially on...

  24. Scores & Pours Ep 96: Aging Beer and Jazz

    We’ve discussed that wines can age. Can suds? We’ve also confirmed that certain classical compositions are timeless. How about jazz? What is the relevancy of said aging capabilities? Playlist, beer list, merch and ways to support us on Patreon.

  25. Scores & Pours Ep 95: Aging Wine and Classical Music

    Wines can age. How do compositions age? What is the relevancy of said aging capabilities? Find a wine list, a playlist, and support us financially on Patreon.

  26. Scores & Pours Ep 94: Lebanon

    We heart Lebanon. Arak. Four-valve trumpets. And more! Find a link to merch, see our playlist, the spirits list, and support us financially on Patreon.

  27. Scores & Pours Ep 93: Precision

    JAZZ! We’ve gotten numerous requests to explore the world of jazz thankfully, it is one of Emily & Jill’s musical muses! In this episode of Scores & Pours we talk about precision in both jazz &... Martinis. Find photos, a list of spirits, a playlist, a merch list, and please support us…

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  28. Scores & Pours Ep 92: Spring 2021

    We love springtime! We love flowers! In this episode of Scores & Pours, we discover spring as a muse for compositions & explore how and why certain grapes/wines smell like flowers! Please support us financially on Patreon, you'll find a playlist, wine list, and ways to buy Scores & Pours merch...

  29. Scores & Pours Ep 91: Earth Day 2021

    Celebrating Earth Day 2021, we focus on wine’s environmental impact & how to make better choices for the Earth when electing your next wine. We also explore music inspired by nature. Find a playlist, wine list, and support Scores & Pours financially on Patreon.

  30. Scores & Pours Ep 90: Terroir of Organs and Idaho

    On this episode of Scores & Pours, we speak with Andrew Gades, a music theorist and expert on all things organ. Surprisingly enough, we came across Idaho wine (thanks to Andrew) and only scratch the surface of Idaho’s wine history and current regions (AVAs) all whilst tasting a local pet nat…

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  31. Scores & Pours Ep 89: Japan, Part 2

    On this episode of Scores & Pours, we sink into Japan thus, Part II = traditional, Japanese, classical instruments meet Japanese beers. Find a playlist and other information, and please consider supporting us financially, on Patreon.

  32. Scores & Pours Ep 88: Japan, Part 1

    On this episode of Scores & Pours we travel to Japan via music & beverage! Find a playlist, sake list, pictures, video, merch, and ways to help us financially on Patreon.

  33. Scores & Pours Ep 87: They're Everywhere

    They’re everywhere! Ubiquitous, pleasurable and primal - listen in to learn more about the pentatonic scale and pét nats/methode ancestrales sparkling wines. Find merch, playlist, a wine list, and support us financially on Patreon.

  34. Scores & Pours Ep 86: Very. Famous. Groups. Part 2

    When smart people get together, they can do amazing things. In this episode, we continue our focus on an intentional group with a purpose in classical music called THE FIVE and a non-intentional group of winemakers that spurred a movement: THE GANG OF FOUR. Find a playlist, wine list, merchandise...

  35. Scores & Pours Ep 85: Very. Famous. Groups. Part 1

    When smart people get together, they can do amazing things. In this episode, we focus on an intentional group with a purpose in classical music called THE FIVE and a non-intentional group of winemakers that spurred a movement: THE GANG OF FOUR. Find merch, extra content, playlist and wine list on...

  36. Scores & Pours Ep 84: Stuff We Never Talk About

    Emily and I talk about A LOT of wine (& beer & spirits!) and classical music however there are sub-topics we rarely dive into, if at all… In this episode we’ll dive deep into Chardonnay and… Mozart. Find a wine list, a playlist, a merch list and ways to support Scores & Pours on Patreon.

  37. Scores & Pours Ep 83: Foods and Pairings

    We’re lucky we have documentation about a few composers’ favorite foods/dishes which we’ll discuss in this episode. Which made us naturally think of drink and the principles and myths of wine and food pairing. On Patreon, you'll find a playlist, wine list, and a link to view our Scores & Pours...

  38. Scores & Pours Ep 82:Wine Peeps Musical Favorites

    Last episode, we talked about famous composers’ favorite wines. In this go ‘round, we’ll talk about well-known wine personalities’ favorite compositions/composers. Find a playlist, wine list, merchandise, and ways to support us financially on Patreon.

  39. Scores & Pours Ep 81: Favorite Wines of Composers

    What did composers like to drank? The greats liked to drink more than you’d think and interesting wines to say the least. Of course, we’ll feature some of their lesser-known works. See a playlist, wine list, merch list and support us financially on Patreon.

  40. Scores & Pours Ep 80: Switching Roles Vol. II

    In this episode of S&P, Jill & Emily switch roles. Jill teaches Emily about a few new favorite French, Romantic Era composers; Emily teaches Jill about a French cordial made by monks. You can find a playlist, spirits list, cocktail recipe, merchandise and support us financially on Patreon.

  41. Scores & Pours Ep 79: Hip Versions of Classics

    Jazz interpretations of classical music? Hip wine renditions of classic styles? Learn more in this episode of Scores & Pours! Find a playlist, a wine list, merchandise and support us on Patreon.

  42. Scores & Pours Ep 78: Preserving and Conserving

    We thank those in those composers in the classical music realm (we could name so many, but we chose to keep it succinct) and wine makers that preserve/conserve elements of music and wine that could otherwise be lost if it weren’t for their efforts. Find a playlist, wine list, merch list on…

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  43. Scores & Pours Ep 77: Presidents, Booze and Music

    During this season of elections and subsequent inaugurations, it made us contemplate presidential history, specifically (obviously) what many of them listened to, the US Marine Band, and… What they drank. And drank they did. Find a playlist, wine list, and merchandise on Patreon.

  44. Scores & Pours Ep 76: Bloopers 2020

    Bloopers 2020. Enough said. See a playlist, find merch and support Scores & Pours on Patreon.

  45. Scores & Pours Ep 75: The Last Pandemic

    Living amidst a Pandemic makes us wonder about past ones. We decided to focus on the Pandemic of 1918 and what was happening in a heralded wine region at the time, along with the world of classical music. Find resources including merchandise, maps, a playlist and a wine list on our Patreon page.

  46. Scores & Pours Ep 74: Happy Holidays 2020

    This holiday season will be an odd one, however a couple traditions cannot be set aside due to COVID-19: tried-and-true music alongside some great wine. In this episode we’ll dig deep into Handel’s Messiah and classic as well as Jill’s preferred holiday selections. Find merch, Patron-only…

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  47. Scores & Pours Ep 73: Birds

    Birds are muses in many orchestral compositions. They also wreak havoc on vineyards worldwide. In this episode, we’ll explore bird calls in various works as well as talk about avian destruction of vineyards and how that can be mitigated. Find a playlist, a wine list, images that relate to the...

  48. Scores & Pours Ep 72: Dead Giveaways

    We wanted an episode that focused on Dead Giveaways but when it came to discussing this composer or that grape, this conductor or that region, it became incredibly clear you could put holes in many arguments apropos. A Dead Giveaway relating to quality became a much easier and more concrete...

  49. Scores & Pours Ep 71: Post-Cali Tasting

    Catching up post California on wines & travel nightmares and classical music to calm the nerves during crazy times. You'll find a playlist, a wine list, and ways to support us financially on Patreon.

  50. Scores & Pours Ep 70: California On Location

    This episode of Scores & Pours was recorded on location in southern California. We talk about the wildfires in CA, some cool and controversial winemakers in the area as well as one of Emily’s favorite California composers that happens to be one of the world’s best video game composers. You can…

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Classical music & Wine. Jill Mott & Emily Reese. Also jazz. And beer, spirits, cocktails...

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Jill Mott and Emily Reese

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