Stop Wasting Your Wine

A winemaker with 90+ scores and even a perfect 100 set out to solve a simple problem: how to enjoy one great glass of wine without opening a whole bottle. Preston Thomas shares how Tirage brings premium wine into cans without sacrificing quality. The wines come from Lake and Sonoma counties and land at 12% ABV, built for real-life moments.The episode explores:His path from Tennessee to professional winemakingWhy canned wine still faces resistanceHow Tirage prioritizes quality before packagingBuilding wine for convenience, sustainability, and everyday useFeatured wines include White Cap (sparkling white blend) and Still Chill (chillable red blend), both designed to fit into real life without overthinking it.Learn More About Tirage WineWebsitehttps://www.tiragewine.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tiragewine/Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 - Intro and Meet Preston Thomas02:00 - Canned Wine Reputation and First Impressions03:30 - Preston’s Wine Journey and Origin Story11:30 - The Idea Behind Tirage Wines13:30 - Breaking the Stigma of Canned Wine15:00 - Wine for the Life You Actually Live25:00 - White Cap Tasting and Review39:30 - Still Chill Red Tasting and Review48:30 - Review and Final Thoughts52:30 - Pick Your Poison Game  

Is Crémant just “cheap Champagne”… or are you being sold the wrong story?In the final round of our Best Bang for Your Buck Bubbles Challenge, we put a Crémant de Bourgogne to the test and things get controversial fast. A surprise price jump turns this bottle into a debate about value, expectations, and what actually makes sparkling wine worth buying.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:• Why Crémant is not trying to be Champagne and why that matters when you’re buying• The real difference between price vs. value in sparkling wine• How region like Burgundy vs. Champagne completely changes what’s in your glass• The exact moment a “good” wine becomes a waste of your money• Which bottle actually wins the Best Bang for Your Buck challengeWe also break down tasting notes including apple, citrus, minerality, and a surprisingly strong finish, debate whether this bottle is worth $40, and reveal the one sparkling wine style that consistently overdelivers for the price.If you’ve ever stood in the wine aisle wondering what sparkling wine is actually worth it, this episode will save you money.Bottom line: Not all bubbles are created equal. And some are absolutely not worth what you’re paying.Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 - Crémant Isn’t Trying to Be Champagne02:17 - Bottle Reveal: Henri Champlieu Crémant de Bourgogne04:14 - First Sips and Initial Reactions08:27 - Nose and Palate Breakdown15:16 - Why Crémant Is Not Just Cheap Champagne21:11 - Final Review: Casual Sipper or Waste of Your Wine?33:22 - Best Bang for Your Buck Bubbles Challenge Winner35:53 - Next Challenge: Drink This, Not That37:20 - Pick Your Poison40:29 - Outro and Where to Follow the Show

A Spanish sparkling wine producer walked away from Cava on purpose. They wanted more control.In this episode, we break down:• Why Raventós left the Cava designation• What stricter farming and lower yields are aiming to do• And whether this Spanish sparkling wine is just “better Cava”… or something differentWe’re reviewing Raventós Blanc de Blancs (2023), a traditional method sparkling wine from Conca del Río Anoia, Spain. At 12% ABV and $20–$25, it’s positioned as a high-value alternative to Cava.What stood out:• Extremely drinkable• Balanced and refined• Strong value for the priceIf you’re looking for a great Spanish sparkling wine or a Cava alternative, this episode will give you a better sense of what to look for.Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 - Why This Producer Stepped Away from Cava00:15 - Best Value Bubbles Challenge Continues01:40 - Raventós Blanc de Blancs Breakdown03:30 - Not Labeled Cava… Here’s Why04:10 - First Sip Reactions05:30 - Why Joel Picked This Bottle08:00 - Tiny Bubbles and What They Signal09:30 - Nose: Citrus, Bread, Minerality11:30 - Palate: Vibrant and Easy Drinking14:30 - The Finish Stands Out16:10 - Wine Drops: The Cava Decision Explained19:50 - Traditional Method and What It Adds21:30 - What to Expect From This Style24:30 - Final Verdict: Close Call29:40 - “Classy Porch Pounder” Debate30:20 - $800K Wine vs 100 Bottles36:40 - Final Thoughts

A $17 sparkling wine from Bordeaux challenges the idea that bubbles need to be expensive to be worth it. This week kicks off a value-focused series with a surprising pick.The wine is the Dulong Crémant de Bordeaux Brut from Bordeaux, France, priced around $17 with 12% ABV. The hosts explore why a region known for red wine is producing sparkling wine and how value plays into buying decisions.They break down what “Brut” actually means, how region shapes style, and why traditional method sparkling wines matter when chasing quality at lower prices.The result: a unique, solid value bottle that sparks debate on what makes a wine memorable versus simply enjoyable.Subscribe for weekly wine conversations.Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 - Bordeaux… But Sparkling? (Cold Open)00:21 - Best Bang for Your Buck Bubbles01:59 - $17 Crémant de Bordeaux (Wine Reveal)04:29 - Why This Pick?06:05 - First Taste Breakdown (Nose + Palate)11:17 - What Makes This Wine Different12:26 - Wine Drops: Brut, Bordeaux, and Sparkling Basics20:37 - Final Thoughts21:52 - Ratings: Is It Worth It?29:56 - Game: Pick Your Poison33:42 - Final Verdict & Outro

A winemaker challenges Amarone tradition and flips the script. Mariano Buglioni shares how his Il Lussurioso Amarone from Buglioni in Valpolicella Classico (15.5% ABV) is intentionally made to be more drinkable, food-friendly, and approachable.Instead of heavy, overpowering styles, Buglioni shifted away from barrique aging to large casks and adjusted grape drying to reduce sugar and alcohol intensity. The result is an Amarone designed for a second glass, not just a single sip.The conversation explores challenging tradition, using hospitality as real-time feedback, and attracting younger drinkers through simpler messaging and experiences.This episode highlights how small production choices can reshape an entire wine style.Subscribe for weekly wine conversations.Learn More About Cantina Buglionihttps://www.buglioni.it/Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 – Show Intro and Guest Welcome00:30 – Todays Wine01:30 – Mariano Buglioni’s Background and Winery Story03:00 – A New Style of Amarone05:30 – How the Wine Evolves in the Glass08:30 – The ‘Accidental Winemaker’ Story11:30 – Using Hospitality as a Real-Time Wine Lab14:00 – Winemaking Changes: Drying Grapes and Sugar Levels19:00 – Organic vs Sustainable Farming Decisions22:00 – Engaging the Next Generation of Wine Drinkers28:45 – Review and Final Thoughts35:15 – PiNope or ChardonnYay (Game)39:00 – Outro  

A celebrity Pinot Grigio that doesn’t look like Pinot Grigio and might challenge what you expect from the category. This week, the crew digs into a unique bottle and debates whether it delivers where it counts.This episode features the Sun Goddess Pinot Grigio Ramato 2021 by Mary J. Blige from Friuli, Italy. It’s 12.5% ABV and priced around $20.They break down the Ramato style, why the wine has its copper color, and how it compares to typical Pinot Grigio. The conversation explores drinkability, style choices, and when a wine like this actually works best.Plus, the final round of the celebrity wine challenge brings some strong opinions and a close comparison.Subscribe for weekly wine conversations.Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠Chapters: 00:00 - Intro and Celebrity Wine Challenge Setup00:40 - Todays Wine02:30 - First Sip Reactions05:10 - Why This Wine Was Chosen07:08 - Initial Impressions13:24 - What is Ramato Wine? (Learning Segment)19:53 - Wine Style Takeaways20:13 - Review and Final Thoughts28:56 - Ranking the Celebrity Wines33:43 - Wine-Themed Lyric Game39:28 - April Challenge Announcement40:32 - Where to Follow the Show  

Is John Legend’s wine actually worth buying, or are you just paying for the name? The crew tests the 2023 LVE Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon from LVE Wines by John Legend, a North Coast, California bottle priced around $20 with 14.5% ABV, as part of their celebrity wine challenge under $30.Aaron explains why this bottle stood out among the many celebrity wine options and why the LVE lineup caught his attention. The hosts also discuss the partnership with producer Jean-Charles Boisset and whether that background should raise, or lower, expectations.Later, the episode shifts into a quick Cabernet Sauvignon lesson in the “Wine Drops” segment, focusing on how tannin shapes the texture and experience of the wine before the group delivers their final verdict.Subscribe for weekly wine conversations.Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠Chapters 00:00 — Celebrity Wine Challenge Returns00:14 — Show Intro00:31 — Today’s Wine02:35 — First Sip Reactions07:14 — Breaking Down the Wine15:30 — Wine Drops18:38 — Revisit After Wine Drops21:42 — Review and Final Thoughts25:30 — Pinot or Chardonnay Game32:30 — Where to Find the Show

Celebrity wines can be a minefield. This week the crew kicks off a new challenge to find the best celebrity wine under $30, starting with The Dreaming Tree Crush Red Blend (2023) from Dreaming Tree Wines, a collaboration between Dave Matthews and winemaker Steve Reeder.The wine comes from California, costs about $15, and sits at 14.5% ABV. The hosts discuss what celebrity wines get right and wrong, why California red blends often surprise drinkers, and who these easy drinking wines are actually made for.They also break down common misconceptions about “jammy” wines and how warm climate fruit and modern winemaking shape approachable red blends.Plus a Dave Matthews Band lyric game and the first score in the celebrity wine challenge.Subscribe for weekly wine conversations.Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 – New Celebrity Wine Challenge Begins00:21 – Rules: Finding the Best Celebrity Wine Under $3003:31 – Upcoming Celebrity Wines (Mary J. Blige & John Legend Picks)04:10 – Today’s Wine: The Dreaming Tree Crush Red Blend (Dave Matthews)08:17 – First Impressions and Discussion17:05 – Learning Segment: What California Red Blends Actually Are23:26 – Who California Red Blends Are Actually For25:37 – Review System Explained26:43 – Review and Final Thoughts31:39 – Dave Matthews Lyrics Game37:01 – Wrap Up and Where to Find the Show

From cleaning kennels to crafting Sonoma Cabernet, Chris Louton’s path to winemaking wasn’t planned. A UC Davis class changed everything. Now at St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, he’s shaping wines that stay balanced, affordable, and true to place.Chris shares how he went from veterinary ambitions to overseeing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Bordeaux varietals in Sonoma County. We talk vintage differences, protecting quality at scale, and why he refuses to “make wine for trends.”We taste the 2023 St. Francis Merlot and 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon (both around $15–$16, 14.8% and 14.5% ABV). Chris breaks down vineyard strategy, blending across Sonoma County, and how they maintain control from vine to bottle.If you care about value wine done right, this one’s for you.Subscribe for weekly wine conversations.Learn More About the St. Francishttps://www.stfranciswinery.com/Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Guest Introduction00:55 – From Veterinary Medicine to Winemaking05:14 – Luxury Cabernet & Early Career07:42 – Joining St. Francis & Carrying the Legacy10:08 – Making Wine for a Wide Audience15:07 – What St. Francis Wines Aim to Deliver18:15 – Protecting Quality at Scale22:06 – 2023 Merlot Breakdown34:36 – 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Breakdown42:45 – Review & Ratings47:25 – Pinot or Chardonnay Game50:13 – Final Thoughts + Where to Find St. Francis

This week, a behind-the-scenes look at how great Sonoma wine actually gets made. Katie Madigan of St. Francis Winery shares how she went from chemistry student to winemaker, why sustainability is more than farming, and how to keep soul and quality in wines priced around $15–$18.Katie breaks down St. Francis Winery’s approach to balance, aromatics, and vintage expression, plus what it takes to produce accessible wines at scale without losing identity.We taste and discuss:• 2023 Sonoma County Chardonnay – St. Francis Winery – Sonoma County – $15–$18 – 14% ABV• 2023 Old Vine Zinfandel – St. Francis Winery – Sonoma County – $15–$18If you care about sustainability, value-driven California wine, or how winemakers think during harvest, this one’s for you.Subscribe for weekly wine conversations.Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 – Welcome and Introducing Katie Madigan02:02 – From Chemistry to Winemaking03:14 – UC Davis Enology Program04:34 – Early Days at St. Francis08:28 – Sustainability at St. Francis Winery12:19 – How Katie Knows a Wine Is Ready14:16 – Aromatics, Texture, and Wine Accessibility18:32 – Making Quality Wine at Scale20:11 – Todays Wine20:13 – 2023 Sonoma County Chardonnay26:52 –2023 Old Vine Zinfandel36:01 – Review and Final Thoughts

A $15 sparkling Gamay from Beaujolais with a sexy label and big wine family backing… and it became the first unanimous drain of 2026. This week, the guys crack open Forbidden Kiss Sparkling Red Wine from the Boisset Collection in Beaujolais.It’s 100% Gamay, made in the ancestral method, 7.5% ABV, and widely available at Total Wine. On paper, it checks the boxes for a fun, low-alcohol sparkling red. In the glass, things go sideways.They break down:What sparkling Gamay should taste likeHow the ancestral method worksWhy sugar and alcohol matterAnd how this bottle missed the markPlus: sexy bottle challenge results and the first unanimous drain of the year.Subscribe for weekly wine conversations.Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 – Sexy Bottle Challenge Finale02:09 – Todays Wine04:52 – First Impressions11:02 – Understanding Sparkling Gamay13:34 – How the Ancestral Method Works15:00 – What This Wine Should Have Been18:49 – Who Is Jean-Charles Boisset?21:28 – Review and Final Thoughts26:01 – Challenge Results and Winner29:01 – PiNope or ChardonnYay31:27 – Where to Find Us

The Sexy Bottle Challenge rolls on with Colin's Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, the latest contender in the search for the best intersection of great wine and great presentation.Colin's pick faces off against last week's bottle as the competition tightens and early favorites begin to emerge. The conversation then shifts to Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc as a style: why the region has earned its reputation, and how climate and winemaking choices create a wine that feels instantly recognizable.With ratings locked in and stakes rising heading into the final week, each pick carries more weight as the leaderboard takes shape.The episode closes with a fast-paced Spellmelier game built around New Zealand wine terms, adding a competitive jolt before the challenge moves one step closer to crowning a winner.Pour a glass, listen along, and see where this bottle lands.Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠Chapters0:00 Welcome and Sexy Bottle Challenge Recap1:47 Colin’s Wine Pick Revealed2:10 The Little Black Dress Bottle Theory3:50 Is the Bottle Actually Sexy?5:03 Let’s Talk About the Wine6:35 First Smells and Expectations7:50 Tasting Notes and Flavor Breakdown9:42 Acidity and Finish Discussion11:50 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Explained14:44 How This Wine Is Made17:55 Food Pairings That Make Sense21:25 Final Ratings and Verdicts25:31 Sexy Bottle Debate Continues27:19 Rapid Spellmelier Game34:25 Final Thoughts and Outro

Big changes are coming to Stop Wasting Your Wine! In this episode, Colin, Joel, and Aaron unveil an exciting new format: monthly wine challenges. Each month, the hosts will pick wines based on a specific theme, with three weeks of competitive tastings followed by a wildcard week featuring interviews with wine industry pros or special features.For February's inaugural challenge, the crew tackles finding the sexiest bottle of wine under $30. A task that proves more difficult than expected. Aaron shares his hour-long odyssey through Total Wine, searching Italian and French sections before settling on a romantic Rioja with "sexy trees." Joel takes a more literal interpretation of "sexy," while the hosts debate what makes a bottle truly appealing beyond the liquid inside.The episode also features a lively discussion about wine cocktails, specifically whether it's acceptable to use good Rioja for sangria. The hosts explore the difference between honoring a wine's craftsmanship and enjoying it in creative ways, leading to the question: is a better base wine the key to a better cocktail?Wine DetailsProducer: Viña AlberdiRegion: RiojaVarietal or Blend: 100 percent TempranilloVintage: 2020Price Range: About $22ABV: 14 percentBuy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠Chapters0:00 – Welcome to Stop Wasting Your Wine0:17 – New Monthly Challenge Format Explained1:24 – February Challenge: Sexiest Bottle Under $303:46 – The Reality of Shopping for a “Sexy” Wine4:57 – Aaron’s Pick: Viña Alberdi Rioja Reserva7:55 – First Impressions and Bottle Expectations8:24 – Nosing the Wine9:59 – Tasting Notes and Palate Breakdown12:53 – Learning Segment: Tempranillo and Rioja15:29 – What Reserva Aging Really Means18:04 – Introducing the New Rating Tier: Solid Pour22:46 – Final Ratings and Verdict26:53 – Did Aaron Nail the Challenge29:16 – I’m Wine With That: Should You Make Sangria With Rioja34:06 – Feedback and Where to Find Us34:49 – Outro

Rosé does not usually top the list when it comes to gift wines. This week, that assumption gets challenged.In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Wine, the crew wraps up their Gift Wine Series with a deep dive into a Provençal rosé that aims to stand out in a crowded category. They explore what makes rosé a smart and often overlooked choice for gifting, especially when the weather heats up and expectations are high.The conversation moves beyond the glass into Provence itself. Why elevation matters. How wind and climate shape freshness. What separates intentional rosé from mass produced bottles lining the shelves. Along the way, the hosts break down classic Provence blending, winemaking choices that preserve aroma and precision, and what defines the region’s signature style.The episode closes with the return of Viterations, a fan favorite game where the wine gets reimagined as a vacation destination, blending insight with pure chaos.If you’ve ever wondered when rosé makes sense, what quality actually looks like in the category, or how to gift wine without playing it safe, this one’s for you.And as always, stop wasting your wine.Wine DetailsProducer: Mason Saint AIXName: AIXRegion: ProvenceAppellation: Coteaux D’ Aix ProvenceVarietal: Grenache (60%), Syrah (20%), Cinsault (20%)Vintage: 2024COST - $20ABV 12.5%Support the Show!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to Stop Wasting Your Wine and Gift Wine Finale01:53 – Wrapping Up the Gift Wine Series03:30 – Introducing the Masson Saint Ex 2024 Rosé04:27 – Wine Question of the Week. Cleaning Wine Glasses06:23 – First Impressions. Aroma and Palate10:50 – Why This Winery and Rosé Style Matter11:36 – Supporting the Show11:47 – Provence Rosé. Style and Expectations14:31 – Provence Terroir. Elevation Climate and Wind16:13 – How This Rosé Is Made18:27 – Revisiting the Glass. What Stands Out23:06 – Finding the Sweet Spot in Rosé24:26 – Is Rosé a Great Gift Wine25:17 – Viterations. If This Wine Were a Vacation

This week we ask a simple question. Is a fifty dollar white wine actually worth it?We head back to Umbria with the Rigogoli 2022 from Tenuta di Salviano. A fifty fifty blend of Viognier and Grechetto di Todi. An IGT wine built on freedom and intention. Named for the winemaker’s grandfather, Rigogoli brings real story to the glass.We also kick off a new yearly tradition. The wine fridges are officially cleared. New year. Clean slate. Only three spots are open for 2026. Things go off the rails fast when Colin puts a natural orange wine straight into his fridge. No hesitation. No apology.Along the way we dig into why IGT does not mean lower quality, how Viognier and Grechetto work together, and why serious white wine should not be ice cold. We also revisit PiNope or ChardonnYay! and ask you the listener for your experience with the last white wine that truly surprised you?Wine detailsProducer: Tenuta di SalvianoWine: Rigogoli 2022Region: Umbria ItalyGrapes: Viognier and Grechetto di TodiABV: 13.5 percentPrice: Around $50Support the Show!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/Wine Specshttps://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com/product/tenuta-di-salviano-rigogoli/Chapters00:00 – Introduction and Show Dynamics02:02 – Wine Review: Tenuta di Salviano Rigogoli 04:41 – White Wine That Surprises You06:07 – Price Point and Value Discussion07:23 – Tasting Notes: Nose and Palate15:14 – Balance, Acidity, and Finish16:19 – What Is Bianco Umbria IGT18:37 – Viognier vs Grechetto di Todi20:18 – Winemaking Choices and Style25:59 – Final Reviews and Ratings32:21 – Pinot or Chardonnay: Aged Wine Debate36:15 – Closing Thoughts and What’s Next  

This week we open our gift wine series with Pighin Collio Pinot Grigio 2024. This is Italian Pinot Grigio with ambition. 14.5% ABV means it brings more power than you expect. We explore the Collio region in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, where ponca soil, mountain air, and coastal warmth shape wines with edge and depth. This bottle shifts the narrative. It asks you to rethink the Pinot Grigio category.We also play PiNope or ChardonYay, because choosing sides is fun. And we solve a real problem: what do you do when someone keeps gifting you wine you don’t like? The answer might change how you gift wine forever.This episode pours bold opinions, regional facts, and the kind of surprises that make you laugh, learn, and reach for another glass.Support the Show!Love finding great wines at a great value? Every dollar you give goes straight toward sourcing the next hidden gem for the show. Buy us a glass at the link below to keep the reviews flowing. Cheers!Buy us a glass!⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Wine Pronunciation00:10 - Choosing the Right Wine for Gifting01:32 - Exploring the 2024 Pigan Colio Pinot Grigio03:29 - Understanding Estate Bottled Wines06:03 - Tasting Notes and First Impressions15:19 - Origin, Terroir, and Why Colio Matters19:59 - Winemaking Choices and Texture24:20 - Final Thoughts and Must Gift Verdict29:24 - PiNope or ChardonnYay!33:41 - Wine, Gifting, and Changing Tastes

Kicking off 2026, the Stop Wasting Your Wine team dives into the vibrant world of orange wine with a review of the Pierre and Antonin Petite Sauvage Orange Wine. Far from being just a passing fad, this 100% Souvignier Gris natural wine proves to be a bottle that perfectly balances high quality winemaking with an approachable price of $17 to $20. Throughout the episode, the hosts explore what truly defines an orange wine, explaining how skin maceration creates a unique "skin contact white" that delivers the tannic grip of a red with the bright acidity of a white. You will hear the team break down surprising tasting notes ranging from a Grand Marnier style orange lift and honeysuckle to a complex, earthy finish of black tea. The discussion also features a special guest clip from winemaker Antonin Bonnet, insights into why this style is the ultimate food pairing "chameleon" for everything from spicy Thai food to funky cheese boards, and a heated "Pick Your Poison" debate that pits high end clubbing against dive bar comfort.Whether you are a natural wine devotee or a curious newcomer, this episode is a fun and educational deep dive into a bottle that truly "crushes it".Support the Show!Love finding great wines at a great value? Every dollar you give goes straight toward sourcing the next hidden gem for the show. Buy us a glass at the link below to keep the reviews flowing. Cheers!Buy us a glass!https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Orange Wine01:59 - The Rise and Fall of Orange Wine04:54 - Exploring Natural Wine07:06 - Interview with Antonin11:40 - Tasting the Petite Sauvage Orange Wine16:34 - Understanding Orange Wine23:54 - Food Pairing with Orange Wine29:04 - Final Thoughts and Reviews32:13 - Fun Game: Pick Your Poison

Cheers to a spectacular wrap on 2025! In our final episode of the year, the "Stop Wasting Your Wine" crew is popping a bottle of Poema Brut Cava to ring in the new year without breaking the bank. At just $15, this traditional method sparkler from Spain brings the "tiny bubbles" and crisp acidity you crave for a celebration, but is it the best value we’ve found in our sparkling wine mini-series?Beyond the bubbles, we’re taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane. From discovering a love for Cab Franc and sweet dessert wines to checking off more of those "10,000 grapes," we reflect on the bottles that defined our year. We also give a heartfelt shout-out to the incredible guests and experts who joined us on this journey. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute party recommendation or want to relive the highlights of 2025, grab a glass and join us for one last toast.Happy New Year!Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/Chapters00:00 - Intro and The 2025 Wrap-Up02:22 - Our Top Picks of the Year05:22 - Discoveries & 10,000 Grapes08:23 - Popping the Poema Brut Cava11:36 - Tasting Notes & Comparisons16:58 - Cava 101: Methods & Terroir21:30 - The Value King25:23 - Final Review & Scoring30:21 - Community & Guest Highlights44:37 - Looking Ahead to 2026

Sparkling wine season rolls on and this week we pop open the Alta Vista Brut Rosé from Mendoza, Argentina. It is a tank method sparkling wine made from an unexpected blend of Malbec and Pinot Noir, and it lands right in the middle of holiday drinking season.On this episode, we talk about why bubbles take over this time of year and how easy it is to lose track of what you are pouring between family dinners, guests dropping by, and that strange week between Christmas and New Year’s. This is the kind of bottle you keep cold and open without overthinking it.From there we break down what tank method really means and why this wine tastes fruit forward, bright, and more rosé driven than bready or yeasty. Cherry, raspberry, citrus, and a little funk on the finish lead to a bigger conversation about sparkling wine styles and how production methods shape texture and flavor.We also walk through traditional method, ancestral method, and carbonation to help you understand what you are actually buying when you reach for bubbles. Especially when holiday pricing starts to climb.We wrap with our verdict on value, where this wine lands on our scale, and whether it earns the not a waste stamp. Plus we bring back Wine With That for a holiday table scenario that gets a little too real.If you like casual sippers.If you like sparkling without the fuss.If you want to drink smarter during bubble season.This episode is for you.Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:28 - Sparkling Wine Season04:18 - Exploring the Alta Vista Brute Rosé06:07 - Question of the Week06:59 - Tasting the Wine09:48 - Flavor Profiles and Production Methods13:09 - Exploring the Funk in Wine15:44 - Understanding Sparkling Wine Production19:40 - The Traditional Method of Sparkling Wine19:51 - Exploring the Tank Method of Sparkling Wine24:23 - Understanding the Ancestral Method of Sparkling Wine26:01 - The Carbonation Method: A Different Approach to Sparkling Wine27:55 - Wine Reviews: Casual Sippers vs. Premium Choices37:08 - Final Thoughts on Wine Quality and Pricing42:53 - Game: Wine with That

Sparkling wine season is here, and we are kicking it off with one of our favorite styles for everyday bubbles. This episode dives into Crémant and puts the focus on Bouvet Ladubay Crémant de Loire, a Loire Valley sparkling wine that delivers serious quality without the Champagne level price tag.This week, we talk about why Crémant is such a smart value play, how it compares to Champagne, and what makes traditional method sparkling wines stand out. The conversation explores what to look for when buying sparkling wine, why acidity matters, and how lees aging shapes texture and character. Along the way, we dig into  Bouvet Ladubay’s history in the Loire Valley and why they are considered one of the region’s top producers.This episode is all about understanding sparkling wine beyond the label and rethinking when and how you open a bottle of bubbles. If you love value driven wines and want better options for everyday drinking, this one is worth the listen.Chapters00:00 - Sparkling Wine Season Begins01:59 - Why Crémant Is a Value Alternative to Champagne04:23 - What to Look for in Quality Sparkling Wine05:33 - Introducing Bouvet Ladubay Crémant de Loire07:31 - First Impressions and Early Tasting Reactions12:16 - Traditional Method and Why It Matters14:43 - Wine Drops: Understanding Crémant15:07 - Crémant de Loire and the Role of Chenin Blanc17:16 - Bouvet Ladubay and Loire Valley Heritage19:18 - The 2023 Vintage in the Loire Valley21:23 - Why Crémant Shines at the Table24:17 - Final Tasting Reflections and Mouthfeel26:57 - Value, Quality, and Everyday Bubbles28:52 - Final Verdict: Is This a Must Share29:26 - PiNope or ChardonnYAY!36:06 - What’s Next in the Sparkling Series 

This week the Wine Guides step into the world of Port and discover how deep this style really goes. Colin, Aaron, and Joel taste Fonseca Bin 27 and Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny side by side. The shift from bold fruit to warm caramel sparks real reactions and a few childhood flashbacks. They break down what makes Port a fortified wine from the Douro Valley, why the British shaped its history, and how aging transforms everything in the glass.You hear the crew pick apart structure, sweetness, and that signature warmth that sets Port apart from other dessert wines. They call out what to expect from a Ruby and a Tawny, when decanting actually matters, and why Port works for more than just dessert. They also dig into pairing ideas and talk about which bottle fits which moment.If you have ever been Port curious or wondered what the fuss is about, this tasting gives you a clear entry point. The conversation is fun, thoughtful, and full of small surprises that make Port feel a lot more approachable.Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/Chapters00:00 - Intro04:30 - What are we drinking today?08:00 - Wine question of the week10:00 - Wine Discussion Intro: Flavors & Smells10:40 - Fonseca Bin 27 Ruby Reserve Port16:57 - Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny Port27:03 - Wine Drops: Learning Segment38:00 - Review of the Wines47:00 - Game: Spot the Lie54:56 - Outro

Adam Wolf is back, and he brings a whole new story with him. Since his last visit, he packed up his life in LA and moved to Oregon’s Willamette Valley to work at Saffron Fields. We talk about that jump, what pulled him into the region, and how different the wine world feels when you live inside it instead of tasting from a distance.Adam walks us through his new role, the tasting room culture, and why Oregon’s wine community feels so supportive. We get into the local food scene, the shift from LA’s global wine focus to Oregon’s drink-local mentality, and what it’s like to taste in a place with more than 800 wineries.He also sends us a bottle of the 2021 Spectrum Pinot Noir, an entry point into Saffron Fields’ lineup. We dig into what makes it approachable, how the winemaking works, and why clones matter so much in the Willamette Valley. The conversation takes us into tasting structure, flavor differences, and the challenge of keeping your palate alive after 15 Pinots in two days.It’s an easy, honest episode with a lot of energy. A friend of the pod comes back, brings great wine, and reminds us why the Willamette Valley is one of the most exciting wine regions in the country.Learn More About Saffron FieldsSaffron Fields Websitehttps://saffronfields.com/Follow Saffron Fields on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/saffronfieldsvineyard/Connect With Adam on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/wineaboutmusic/Check Out Adam's New Column, 100 Point Wines, on Substack!100 Point WinesConnect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Guests02:39 - Adam's Transition to Oregon Wine Country05:25 - Roles and Responsibilities at Saffron Fields08:04 - Comparing Wine Scenes: LA vs. Oregon10:51 - Exploring Saffron Fields and Its Unique Offerings15:23 - The Vibe of Wine Tasting18:39 - Creating Memorable Experiences19:09 - The Culinary Scene in Willamette22:39 - Community and Connection in Wine Country27:47 - Living the Wine Life28:20 - Exciting Wine Adventures28:50 - Exploring Pinot Noir: A Journey Through Flavor30:47 - Understanding Clones in Winemaking34:26 - The Spectrum Pinot Noir: A Closer Look35:59 - Navigating Wine Pricing and Accessibility37:56 - Tasting Notes: Unpacking the Spectrum Pinot Noir42:14 - The Structure of Pinot Noir: Tannins and Acidity45:45 - Willamette Valley: Community and Wine Culture46:38 - Wine Tasting Tips: Maximizing Your Experience48:44 - Review54:49 - Expert Insights: The Future of Willamette Valley Wines56:13 - Game: Viterations59:44 - Final Thoughts and Wine Recommendations

Thanksgiving sets the stage, but the wine drives the mood. This episode follows the shift from classic family dinner to Friendsgiving energy and asks a simple question. What bottle actually earns its spot on the table?The hosts spotlight Castello de Titignano Turlo, a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot from Umbria. They break down why this lesser talked about region delivers steady quality, thanks to its stable climate and the surprising role of man made structures in shaping vineyard conditions. The wine opens up with air. Flavors stretch and settle. Structure softens. Each sip tells a clearer story.They focus on what matters most. Value. Approachability. Pairing power. This bottle works for seasoned drinkers and casual guests alike. It supports the meal without stealing the spotlight. The takeaway stays practical. Choose wines that breathe well, pair easily, and keep the table happy.What kind of bottle earns repeat invites to your holiday table?Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/Learn More about Castello de Titignano https://www.titignano.it/en/Wine Spec Sheet https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com/product/tenuta_di_salviano_turlo_lago_di_corbara_doc/Chapters00:00 - Intro 04:24 - Exploring the Castello de Titignano Turlo07:20 - Understanding Super Umbrian Wines14:37 - The Unique Characteristics of Umbria17:22 - Exploring Italian Wine Regions18:17 - The Impact of Man-Made Structures on Terroir20:49 - Wine Reviews and Personal Insights27:10 - The Secret Life of Wine Game28:47 - Creative Wine Personifications30:23 - Decadent Indulgences and Wine Pairings30:49 - Final Thoughts on the Wine31:29 - Outro

This week the crew kicks off a new Table Wine mini-series with a surprise twist. Joel, Aaron, and Colin open not one but two bottles from Bollini: a 2024 Pinot Grigio and a 2023 Merlot. The goal is simple. Find affordable, crowd friendly wines you can set on the holiday table without overthinking a thing.The trio talks through what makes a true table wine, why ABV matters more than you think, and how the 20-20 rule keeps both reds and whites tasting their best. They dig into Bollini’s story, the Dolomites, and why this producer leans on clean, stainless steel winemaking to let their fruit speak for itself.From pear and green apple freshness in the Pinot Grigio to cherry, strawberry, and a touch of spice in the Merlot, the team breaks down both bottles with their usual blend of curiosity and chaos. Expect friendly debates, plenty of quaffable energy, and a few unexpected detours involving weddings, grocery store wines, and silent haircuts.If you’re figuring out what to bring to Thanksgiving or just want a couple of budget friendly options that won’t derail dinner, this episode has you covered.Learn more about Bollini WineBollini Websitehttp://bollini.wine/Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/Chapters00:00 - Introduction to the Episode01:54 - Exploring Table Wines04:13 Understanding the Concept of Table Wine06:53 - Wine Reviews: Bollini Pinot Grigio and Merlot08:45 - Tasting the Bollini Pinot Grigio13:27 - Tasting the Bollini Merlot19:08 - Introduction to the 2020 Rule19:08 - Exploring Bellini Wines19:10 - Wine Drops20:39 - Understanding Terroir and Winemaking Styles24:54 - Wine Reviews27:34 - Exploring the Pinot Grigio29:59 - Merlot Review and Comparisons33:25 - Thanksgiving Wine Recommendations36:32 - Wrap-Up and Future Episodes41:00 - Outro

This week we sat down with Antonin Bonnet from Pierre and Antonin in the south of France for an eye opening episode. Antonin is a natural winemaker and he pulled back the curtain on how he and his partner Pierre think about and make wine without all the scary stuff people usually associate with natural bottles.We got into his wild start in New York, how he and Pierre built their winery from scratch, and why resistant grape varieties might be the future. Colin finally owned his natural wine skepticism, Joel showed up mid-diaper-chaos, and Antonin kept dropping gems while pouring wines that shook up our expectations.If you’ve ever been curious about natural wine or flat out opposed to it, this episode might flip your perspective. Grab a glass, hit play, and get ready to think about wine in a new way.Check out Pierre and Antonin Pierre and Antonin Websitehttps://pierre-antonin.com/en/Pierre and Antonin on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/pierreetantonin/Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠00:00 Intro and Welcome01:02 Meet Antonin Bonnet from Pierre and Antonin02:42 First Natural Wine on the Show04:10 How Antonin and Pierre Met in NYC07:15 Discovering Natural Wine in Brooklyn09:55 Colin Admits His Natural Wine Fears11:40 Avoiding Funk and Flaws in Natural Wine14:15 Fermentation, Acidity, and Staying Clean17:40 Resistant Grapes Explained21:30 Sustainable Viticulture and No Chemicals24:10 Packaging and Carbon Footprint Choices27:05 Why Take the Hard Road in Winemaking30:20 Making Natural Wine That Still Tastes Great34:05 Growing a Winery From Scratch37:20 Selling Wine in the US Market40:30 Tradition vs Innovation44:00 Lessons from Early Vintages46:55 Future of Resistant Varieties49:20 Final Thoughts and Takeaways52:35 Sips, Laughs, and Goodbyes

This week on Stop Wasting Your Wine, we bring an exciting close to our Nebbiolo journey. We are diving into Barolo, the king of wines, and pouring the Priore Barolo 2021 from Cantine Povero. We look back at the bottles that led us here, compare Barolo with Barbaresco, and talk through what makes Nebbiolo so special. Expect honest thoughts on tannin, age, and why patience is part of the Barolo experience.On this episode, we share our tasting notes, explore how this wine evolves in the glass, and give appreciation to the producers behind it. Then the mood shifts as we roll out a new game called Merlot or Malarkey, where we try to separate real wine facts from pure fiction.We wrap by talking about the value of wine community and the joy of learning together.If you are curious about Nebbiolo or want a deeper feel for Barolo, this episode brings you right into the conversation.Learn More About Cantine Povero⁠https://cantinepovero.com/en/⁠Connect with Cantine Povero on Instagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/cantinepovero/⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Barolo Week02:12 Our Journey of Nebbiolo Wines05:09 Exploring the Priore Barolo 202106:39 Tasting Notes and First Impressions08:47 Comparative Analysis of Nebbiolo Wines10:55 Deep Dive into Flavor Profiles13:28 Final Thoughts and Wine Drops16:27 Exploring Barolo and Barbaresco21:36 The Impact of Terroir on Wine26:09 Aging and Its Influence on Flavor28:39 Tasting Notes and Flavor Profiles33:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections35:08 Introduction to the Game: Merlot or Malarkey35:57 Exploring Barolo: Fun Facts and Trivia39:23 The Race for Knowledge: Barolo Trivia Challenge42:07 Conclusion: Reflections on Barolo and the Game

The Nebbiolo journey continues in Barbaresco as your Wine Guides pour Cantine Povero’s take on this iconic grape and explore what sets the region apart from Langhe and Barolo. The crew dives into how the Tanaro River shapes the wine’s character, the strict aging laws that define Barbaresco, and the legacy of Domizio Cavazza, the man who helped put the region on the map. Things wrap up with a round of their new trivia game, Great Minds Drink Alike, and plenty of laughs about who actually paid attention during the learning segment.  Learn More About Cantine Povero⁠https://cantinepovero.com/en/⁠Connect with Cantine Povero on Instagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/cantinepovero/⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/Chapters00:00 – Episode Intro02:20 – Comparing Langhe and Barbaresco06:21 – Intro to the Wine08:15 – First Pour Reactions10:45 – Smooth but Structured16:28 – Wine Drops: The Barbaresco Story19:10 – Aging Rules That Shape Style23:00 – Tasting Notes in Focus27:13 – Final Review: Must Share Moments29:55 – A Wine Worth Hunting Down31:19 – Great Minds Drink Alike36:30 – Wrap-Up and Barolo Teaser

This week, your Wine Guides head back to Piedmont for the start of a new mini-series on Nebbiolo. The journey kicks off with the 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo from Cantine Povero. A $20 bottle that proves great wine doesn’t have to be expensive.Colin, Joel, and Aaron dig into what makes Langhe the “value heart” of Piedmont, explore the difference between DOC and DOCG wines, and share their first impressions of this honest, fruit-forward red. Expect fresh cherry, pomegranate, and Italian herbs with the right balance of tannin and acidity.Plus, stay tuned for their conversation with Lucrezia Povero, who shares her family’s 200-year winemaking story, their organic approach, and how she’s bringing new energy to a historic estate.Learn More About Cantine Poverohttps://cantinepovero.com/en/Connect with Cantine Povero on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cantinepovero/Connect With Lucrezia on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lucreziapovero/Check Out Lucrezia's Project with Her Sisters Cascina Vengore!https://www.cascinavengore.it/Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/

This week, your wine guides flock to the 2022 Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon to find out if Duckhorn’s value label is truly worth the hype. The guys dig into what makes a “second label” wine, compare it to a TV dinner in the best possible way, and fire up a new round of their game “Viterations.”Expect a lighthearted look at flavor, structure, and value with a few good laughs along the way. Watch or listen, then tell us your favorite backup wine.Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Paige Comrie joins the Wine Guides—well, two of them anyway—for a cozy glass of Witch’s Brew Mulled Wine from Michigan, a $9 spiced red that started it all for her. Paige shares how this approachable bottle became her gateway into wine, leading from late-night study sessions with Wine for Dummies to earning her WSET Level 3 certification and becoming an influencer in the wine world.She talks about building her business, Wine with Paige, around storytelling, creativity, and genuine connection instead of rigid wine rules. From small producers to inspired photo shoots, her work proves that wine is about experience, not ego.Expect laughs, cats, a little spice, and a warm reminder that wine should always be fun, not fussy. Grab your mug, settle in, and join the community of wine lovers who drink what they like.Connect with Paige Wine with Paige on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/winewithpaigeCheck out the Wine with Paige website!https://www.winewithpaige.com/Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Websitehttps://stopwastingyourwine.com/

The Wine Guides open their first Hungarian bottle with the Chateau Megyer Late Harvest Tokaji. Along the way they dig into what makes Tokaji one of the world’s great sweet wines, how late harvest differs from the famous Aszú style, and why noble rot is better than it sounds. This week's conversation mixes in stories from a night out in New York, thoughts on when dessert wine works at the table, and plenty of laughs as Joel tests his Hungarian, Aaron chases down floral notes, and Colin connects the dots on Tokaji’s long history. The episode wraps with their final verdict and a lively round of “Hungarian Spellmolier.”Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine

The Wine Guys return to Germany for their first German red on the show, the 2023 Gerd Anselmann Pfalz Dornfelder. What starts with jammy blackberries, blueberries, and plum on the nose quickly turns into one of the most unusual tasting experiences they have had all season. Freshness, juiciness, bitterness, and earth all fight for attention in a wine that feels like two different bottles in one sip.The crew dives into Dornfelder’s backstory too. Bred in 1955, this crossing has already climbed to become Germany’s second most planted red grape. They talk through the two styles you’re most likely to run into and where this Pfalz bottle falls. The chat drifts into serving temp, what foods it begs for like lamb or a charcuterie board, and how the wine’s unexpected weight and flavor keep throwing them curveballs To close things out, the Wine Vibes game makes another appearance, distilling Dornfelder into pure vibes instead of tasting notes. Weird, surprising, but enjoyable, this wine sparks one of the most curious conversations yet.Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters: 00:00 - Intro02:40 - What we are drinking. 05:33 - Wine Discussion: Smells and Flavors14:26 - Wine Drops: Learning Segment23:28 - Wine Review30:29 - Game: Wine Vibes34:39 - Outro

This week we sit down with Daley Brennan of Vik Wines, whose path into the wine world is anything but ordinary. Born in the UK, educated in Paris, and once on track for a career in neuroscience, Daley’s journey shifted after a side job at a Paris bottle shop had him opening first-growth Bordeaux's. In our conversation, Daley talks about moving from academia into wine, navigating French and American business culture, and how Vik has built its reputation in Chile by embracing bold ideas and experimentation. He also shares what makes Vik’s valley so distinctive, from its soils and microclimates to amphora crafted with estate clay and barrels toasted with local oak.And of course, we open a bottle of the VIK Red Blend Millahue 2021. From its shift toward Cabernet Franc dominance to the rare 100-point score, we explore why this flagship wine stands out and how it captures Vik’s vision for Chilean wine.Learn More About VIK!The VIK Consumer Websitehttps://www.vikwine.com/The VIK Wine Industry Websitehttps://www.vikvines.com/Connect with DaleyLinkedInConnect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week, the guys pop open the 2021 Tenuta di Renieri Chianti Classico Riserva. A $25 bottle that James Suckling stamped with 95 points. The question, does that score really hold up?Along the way we dig into what separates Chianti Classico from the rest of Chianti, the rules behind Riserva and Gran Riserva, and why the black rooster on the label actually matters.We also roll out our brand-new game Viterations, where this Riserva gets reimagined as a car, a cheese, and even an Italian speedo.Looking for a solid Sangiovese that won’t empty your wallet? This one might be your next dinner table pick.Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 - Welcome and Wine Introduction02:30 - Why This Bottle? $25 and 95 Points05:20 - First Impressions and Tasting Notes10:30 - Structure, Balance, and Finish16:30 - Old World vs. New World Discussion18:00 - Learning Segment – Chianti Classico, Riserva, and Gran Riserva25:30 - How Air and Decanting Change the Wine28:00 - The Review30:30 - Food Pairings and Dinner Table Potential33:00 - New Game: Viterations36:30 - Closing Thoughts

This week we crack open the 2021 Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon, a bottle you can find just about anywhere. In this episode, we dive into what it means to take on “big brand week,” share our first impressions of a California Cab at this price point, and talk through where it lands in our wine ranking system.Along the way, we swap out the name of our learning segment, "wine nuggets”, for the much better sounding “wine drops,” dig into California’s climate and oak choices, and discuss the food pairings that actually make sense with this style of wine. And for the first time, we try out a brand-new game: Wine Vibes.Is this Cab a wine fridge pick, a backup bottle, or just a casual sipper? Tune in and see where we landed.Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters0:00 - Intro and Big Brand Week2:00 - Preconceptions About California Cab6:00 - The Story Behind Joel Gott 8159:00 - First Impressions and Tasting Notes14:00 - Structure, Balance, and Oak Talk17:00 - Wine Drops26:00 - Food Pairings Beyond Steak29:30 - Revisiting the Wine32:00 - Final Verdict 36:00 - New Game: Wine Vibes40:00 - Closing Thoughts

This week we sit down with writer and storyteller Noah Chichester, the voice behind Wines of Galicia. Noah shares how a college job in a small wine shop set him on a path that led to teaching in Spain, falling in love with Albariño, and dedicating himself to telling the story of one of Spain’s most overlooked wine regions.We dive into what makes Galicia so distinct from the rest of Spain, from its Celtic coastline to its remarkable diversity of native grapes. Noah explains why Albariño is the perfect gateway to the region, why Mencía deserves more attention, and how Galicia’s wines deliver both freshness and value.Along the way, we taste a bottle of Martín Códax Albariño and share our thoughts on its sea-spray minerality, citrus brightness, and surprising complexity. All for around thirteen dollars.Whether you’re a longtime Spanish wine fan or just starting your journey, this episode offers a fresh look at why Galicia should be on your radar.Connect with Noah and The Wines of GaliciaThe Wines of Galicia Websitehttps://winesofgalicia.com/The Wines of Galicia on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@winesofgaliciaNoah on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nchichesterConnect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Can a bottle of Cannonau really hold the secret to living longer? We’re not sure, but we can tell you what we thought of this one!This week the guys open the 2022 Dolia Cannonau di Sardegna. A red wine from the island that’s famous not only for its beauty but also for being one of the world’s Blue Zones, where people live longer than almost anywhere else. At just $17 and packing 14% alcohol, it had all the makings of a hidden gem. But did it live up to the hype?  Episode HighlightsThe big surprise: Cannonau is none other than Grenache, but with its own Sardinian personalityTasting notes ranged from bright cherry and plum to earth, oak, and herbsThe alcohol hit harder than expected, muting the fruit and leaving a thin structureFood pairing ideas from pasta with red sauce to grilled lambHave you tried Cannonau or any wines from Sardinia? Did it feel closer to Grenache from France or Spain for you? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for more honest wine reviews every week.  Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 – Opening and Birthday Banter01:58 – Introducing Cannonau (First Impressions)05:15 – Wine Reveal: 2022 Dolia Cannonau di Sardegna07:05 – The Blue Zones Connection and Longevity Angle09:10 – Why Colin Chose This Wine10:10 – First Nose Impressions (Alcohol, Cherry, Earthiness)13:20 – First Tasting Notes and Structure Discussion19:00 – Learning Segment: Cannonau vs Grenache/Garnacha27:02 – Review34:00 – Is This a Waste of Your Wine?35:05 – Pick Your Poison: Blue Zone Life vs Exploration40:45 - Outro

This week we’re joined by our friend Ashwin Muthiah from the unPINNED Wine Course and the newly launched unPINNED Wine Club. We talk about why wine education can feel too rigid, how rating systems miss the mark, and why genuine joy is key to building trust and community in today’s wine world.Ashwin also shares what inspired him to start the wine club and his passion for exploring the other 10,000 wine grapes beyond the usual suspects. We also review one of the club’s selections , Gavals Posta, which is super coo white blend from Santorini in Greece.So grab a glass of your favorite Greek white wine and join us as we catch up with an old friend and talk about new grapes!Want to learn more about the unPINNED Wine Club? Check them out at the following places!unPINNED Wine Club websitehttps://unpinnedwineclub.com/unPINNED on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/unpinnedwine/ Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 - Intro00:39 - Welcome Back Ashwin05:29 - Question 1: What's new with unPINNED?15:06 - Question 2: How doe you do such a good job connecting with people about wine? 18:14 - Question 3: Tell us about the community surrounding the unPINNED Wine Club. 20:41 - Wine Discussion: Smells and Tastes45:00 - The Review 52:00 - Game: Pick Your Poison 56:19 - Outro

This week, the Stop Wasting Your Wine crew sits down with Antonio Motta, co-founder of Bom Dia Brazilian Bubbles. We dig into Antonio’s unexpected journey from selling lanyards to hand-delivering sparkling wine across New York City. He shares what makes Brazil’s southern wine region so ideal for bubbles, why the brand chose cans as well as bottles, and his mission to create a new wine category: Brazilian Bubbles.We also crack open the wine with Antonio and give our honest tasting notes, yes, even with the winemaker watching. Expect citrus, tropical fruit, and a touch of surprise.Check out Bom Dia Brazilian BubblesBom Dia Websitehttps://bomdiabubbles.com/Bom Dia on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bomdiabubbles/Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠00:00 - Intro00:47 - Todays Guest: Antonio Motta04:12 - Interview - Question 1 Why Wine?09:45 - Interview - Question 2 Bom Dia and the Brand13:47 - Interview - Question 3 Where are the grapes grown and what are the challenges?16:33 - Interview - Question 4 How has the response been to Bom Dia so far?19:13 - Interview - Question 5 What is Antonio excited about?24:36 - Wine Discussion 35:37 - Review40:28 - Game: PiNope or Chardonnay44:20 - Outro

We’re back with another wine review, and this time we tackle the 2023 Amici Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. It’s our two-year anniversary episode, and we’re diving into a white wine that might just surprise even the most reluctant Chardonnay drinkers. In this episode, we unpack why region matters, explore what makes the Sonoma Coast and its wines so special, watch Colin try to defend his unbeaten streak in another epic "Spellmelier," and share a few wine nuggets along the way.So, grab a glass of your favorite Chardonnay and join us on this fun-filled adventure. Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠00:00 - Intro04:10 - Tonight's Wine: 2023 Amici Sonoma Coast Chardonnay07:05 - Wine Discussion: Aromas and Flavors16:03 - Wine Nuggets24:46 - Review30:47 - Game: "Spellmeliere"40:25 - Outro

On this episode, we’re heading back to Portugal for a full review of the Destino Fifth Empire Douro Red Blend 2019. This bold red had us swirling through notes of cherry, plum, vanilla, and oak with a floral twist that caught us off guard. This week, we dig into the grapes Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz, and talk about what each brings to the blend as part of our learning segment. We also debate the value of box wine at a Michelin-star dinner, and of course, give our final verdict.If you're into Portuguese red wine, Douro blends, or just love hearing wine nerds get passionate, this one’s for you.Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠00:00 – Intro and Welcome02:27 -- This Evenings Wine 04:30 -- Wine Discussion: Smells and Sips16:31 -- Learning Segment: Wine Nuggets?!24:27 -- The Review28:22 -- Game: "PiNope or ChardonnYay!"32:24 -- Outro

This week, we kick things off with a review of the 2023 Domaine Laurent Dufouleur Bourgogne Aligoté. This underrated white grape comes from the celebrated Burgundy region but is often overlooked in favor of the ever-popular Chardonnay. After the review, we sit down for a great conversation with another resident of Burgundy, Mohona Chowdhury, who you may know on Instagram as @the_winedian_girl. Mohona is doing incredible work making wine education fun and relatable. She shares her journey into wine, the challenges she has faced as an Indian woman entering the French wine world, and how she helps others connect with wine in a more inviting way.Make sure to check out her work. You can find links to her social media and website below.Also, we need your help. We are renaming our learning segment and would love your input. Listen to the episode and send us your ideas!Learn More About Mohona!Check Out Mohona on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/the_winedian_girl/Check Out Mohona's Website https://www.thewinediangirl.com/Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠00:00 - Intro03:18 - The Wine: Domaine Laurent Dufouleur, Bourgogne Aligoté, 202303:58 - Wine Discussion09:43 - Learning Segment: Aligoté16:02 - Review19:57 - Interview with Mohona Chowdhury50:27 - Outro

This week, the gang rocks out to the Hampton Water Rosé by Jesse and Jon Bon Jovi. On this episode, the boys embark on a mission to find out if this wine is a true summer staple or just another celebrity cash grab. Along the way, we break down the structural component body in wine and get into a heated debate over whether Hampton Water qualifies as a certified porch pounder.Come for the review and the laughs and stay for Joel’s masterful use of Bon Jovi song titles throughout the episode.Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠Chapters00:00 - Intro03:54 - The Wine: Hampton Water06:28 - Colin Hates the Brand09:43 - Wine Discussion17:28 - Learning Segment: Body22:40 - Review32:02 - Is it a Waste?36:30 - Pick Your Poison42:40 - Outro

Join us as we are back in France and stepping up from Beaujolais-Villages level wines into one of the Crus as we crack open the 2023 Laurent Delaunay Morgon Gamay. Colin’s on a mission to rediscover his love for Gamay, and we’re all in.This week, we explore the surprising differences between the aromas and flavors in the glass, dive into the joys of chilled red wine season, and revisit the basics with a learning segment on acidity and tannin. If you’ve ever wondered why your mouth waters or dries out mid-sip, you’ll want to tune in.We’re also debuting a blind ranking game, pitting past wines against each other to find out which ones still hold up.Is this a wine worth sharing, or should it stay on the shelf? Grab a glass of your favorite Gamay and find out with us!Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠Chapters00:00 - Intro 05:18 - What Are We Drinking and Why Did Colin Pick It?09:18 - Wine Discussion: Smells and Flavors 16:21 - Is This a Good Intro Wine? 18:08 - Serving Temperature Chat 19:15 - Learning Segment: Acidity and Tannin 21:50 - How to Spot Acidity in a Wine 23:07 - Tannin Explained 24:53 - What High Acidity and High Tannin Feel Like 26:33 - How Structure Affects Balance 28:06 - Can Color Predict Tannin? 29:03 - How the Wine Evolved in the Glass 30:54 - Review 31:03 - Joel's Review 31:51 - Aaron's Review 32:50 - Colin's Review 36:14 - Game: Blind Rank42:17 - Outro

We did it. 100 episodes. No missed weeks. No skipped pours. This week, we celebrate by going back to the bottles that changed the game for us. One red. One white. Both unforgettable. We’re talking benchmark wines, wine fridge drama, and how far we’ve come since episode one. If you’ve been with us since the start or you’re just popping in, this one’s for you. Let’s raise a glass to good wine, good people, and 100 straight Tuesdays.  Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.comCheck out the first time we reviewed these bottles:E. Guigal on Spotify Domdechant Werner on SpotifyChapters00:00 - Welcome to Episode 10001:55 - What Makes This Episode Different03:00 - Why These Two Wines Matter06:34 - Wine #1: E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Red10:31 - Wine #2: Domdechant Werner Riesling Trocken13:20 - The Wine Community Surprise19:21 - Domdechant Werner Discussion28:20 - Damdechant Werner Re-Review33:50 - E. Guigal Discussion38:20 - Vintage Variation vs. Memory43:50 - E. Guigal Re-Review52:00 - Closing Reflections and Gratitude58:08 - Outro

Join us this week as we’re popping bottles, quietly, with special guest Natalie Singletary, owner of the Wine Knot Sky Bar and Cocktail Lounge in Wilmington, NC. Natalie joins us to review the Henri Champliau Cremant De Bourgogne Rosé Brut as we dig into her wine journey, talk about building inclusive wine spaces and learn a bit about Crémant and the awesome value it can bring.Wine. Laughs. Cougar juice. You don’t want to miss this episode.Check Out Wine Knot Sky Bar & LoungeOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wineknotskybar/On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wineknotskyloungeThe Wine Knot website https://wineknotskybar.com/Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠Chapters00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Welcome Natalie Singletary from Wine Knot02:15 - Opening our sparkling wine bottles (with minimal popping)04:25 - Natalie’s wine journey: from Oak Leaf to Barolo07:00 - Building Wine Knot and creating inclusive wine spaces11:30 - Social media, wine content, and running a small business16:00 - Natalie’s current wine obsessions (and hot Champagne take)24:05 - Let’s taste: Wine Evaluation Begins28:15 - What is Crémant? Learning Segment34:58 - The Review: Where does this wine land?37:46 - Game Time: Nope or Chardonnay?41:49 - Follow Nat and the Wine Knot Sky Bar 43:17 - Outro

This week we pop open the 2019 Zlatan Otok Plavac Mali from Hvar, Croatia. Joining us is guest host Ellen Lainez, a wine educator and founder of The Wine Consul. Her work brings wine education to life through hands-on experiences and training across the hospitality industry.We dive into five things you need to know about Croatian wine. Then we fire up a round of Pick Your Poison to keep things fun.So, pour yourself your favorite glass of Croatian wine if you’ve got one. If not, this episode might convince you to fix that.Show Notes:Connect with Ellen The Wine Consul!The Wine Consul on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thewineconsul/The Wine Consul Websitehttps://thewineconsul.com/The Wine Consul on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thewineconsul4117Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWineThe Stop Wasting Your Wine Websitehttps://stopwastingyourwine.com/Chapters00:00 - Intro03:01 - Wine Interview: Ellen Lainez25:41 - Tonight's Wine: Zlatan Otok, Plavac Mali, 201930:42 - Wine Discussion - Aromas and Flavors45:44 - Learning Segment52:20 - Review01:00:46 - Game: 'Pick Your Poison' 01:10:14 - Outro

This week, we dive into not one but two Txakoli wines from Ameztoi, a standout producer from Spain’s Basque Country. Never heard of Txakoli? You’re not alone. Returning guest Dr. Coleman leads the way as we explore these zippy wines and the grapes behind them, Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza. Plus, we test a new game called Somm Lier (yeah, we’re still workshopping the name).So, grab a glass of your favorite Txakoli wine, which if you don't have one you soon will, and join us for another fun, curious, and slightly fizzy episode.Show Notes:Learn More About Dr. Coleman and His ProjectsDr. Coleman's Website: ⁠⁠https://www.jeffreykcoleman.com/⁠⁠Follow Dr. Coleman on InstagramInstagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drcoleman1102⁠⁠Learn More About the Milwaukee Wine AcademyWebsite: ⁠⁠https://www.mkewineacademy.com/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mkewineacademy⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MilwaukeeWineAcademy/⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stopwastingyourwine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters: 00:00 - Intro05:02 - Today's Wines12:43 - Wine Discussion: Aromas and Flavors26:06 - Learning Segment: Txakoli Wines45:25 - Review59:53 - Game: 'Somm Lier'01:11:00 - Outro

This week, we uncork a bottle of Ulrich Langguth 12° Sekt from Germany’s Mosel region. Sparkling wine on the show? You know what that means, we’re celebrating. This time, it’s a toast to Aaron as he welcomes his newborn daughter.But that’s not all. We’re diving into the fascinating world of German sparkling wine, Sekt, and watching as Colin fights to defend his coveted Spellmolier crown.Grab a glass, settle in, and join us for great wine and even better company on this week’s episode.Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stopwastingyourwine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠00:00 - Intro04:32 - Tonight's Wine07:21 - Wine Discussion: Smells and Flavors 12:36 - Learning Segment: Sekt21:23 - Review28:19 - Game: 'Spellmolier'44:30 - Outro

Join us as we dive into the 2024 Cedar Rose Vineyards Silica from New Jersey’s Outer Coastal Plain AVA. This bold blend of Viognier, Albariño, and Sauvignon Blanc will have you asking why more winemakers haven’t put these grapes together!Joining us is Steve from NJ Stomps the Grape, our go-to New Jersey wine expert, who breaks down the New Jersey wine scene and gives us some fascinating insights to the history of New Jersey wine. On this episode the gang have a lively discussion about the unique blend that was so graciously sent by Cedar Rose Vinyards, and answer the very real question: would you tell a friend their homemade wine suck?So, grab a bottle of your favorite white wine and join us for laughs and a great time!Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stopwastingyourwine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Notes:1) Connect With Steve Website:https://njstompsthegrape.com/Instagram: NJ Stomps the Grapehttps://www.instagram.com/njstompsthegrape/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@njstompsthegrape2) Check out Steves podcast Three Corky DudesSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7t1I3quIIUropzv62wraRx?si=9e128edcce2946edInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/threecorkydudes/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ThreeCorkyDudes3) Check out Cedar Rose WineryWebsite: https://www.cedarrosevineyards.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cedarrosewinery/Chapters: 00:00 - Intro03:11 - Interview: Steve from NJ Stops the Grape19:40 - Todays Wine: Cedar Rose Vinyards, Silica26:12 - Wine Discussion Aromas and Flavors34:50 - Learning Segment40:42 - The Review51:11 - Game: "PiNope or CharonnYay"59:41 - Outro