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Welcome to The Wine Vault. Join us each week for a new podcast episode highlighting some great (and not so great) wines. While we'll focus on value wines, occasionally we'll stray into the exotic. We are The Wine Vault, after all. Raise your glass and join us, on The Wine Vault. Cheers!

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    Episode 534 - Chateau La Grange Clinet Reserve

                                                                                                                                                    Chateau La Grange Clinet Reserve In this episode, Rob and Scott explore what you can buy in Bordeaux from your "nicer" grocery stores (Whole Foods) when they review the Chateau La Grange Clinet Reserve.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 533 - Bedrock Wine Co. Alta Vista Moon Mountain Gewurztraminer

                                                                                                                                                                              Bedrock Wine Company In this episode, Rob and Scott review a rare white from one of their favorite wineries, Bedrock, and their Alta Vista Gewurztraminer from Moon Mountain in Sonoma County.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 532 - Cantina Santadi "Villa Solais" Vermentino Di Sardegna

                                                                                                                                                                                               Cantina Santadi In this episode, Rob and Scott drink an Itallian white by Cantina Santadi and their Villa Solais Vermentino.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 531 - Mount Langi Ghiran "Billi Billi" Shiraz

                                                                                                                                                                  Mount Langi Ghiran "Billi Billi" Shiraz In this episode, Rob and Scott review a lesser known, but still high quality Austrailian Shiraz by Mount Langi Ghiran, and their Billi Billi.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  5. 96

    Episode 530 - Martinelli Winery "Giuseppe & Luisa" Russian River Valley Zinfandel

                                                                                                                                               Martinelli Winery "Giuseppe & Luisa" Russian River Valley Zinfandel In this episode, Rob hates and Scott pretends to enjoy Martinelli's exclusive Giuseppe & Luisa Zinfandel from the Russian River Valley in California.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 529 - Domaine Capuano-Ferreri Santenay 1st Cru Comme

                                                                                                                                                       Domaine Capuano-Ferreri Santenay 1st Cru Comme In this episode, Rob and Scott drink a proper Burgundy by Domain Capuano-Ferreri and their Santenay 1st Cru from the Comme Vineyard.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  7. 94

    Episode 528 - Grounded by Josh Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon

                                                                                                                    Grounded Wine Company "Josh Phelps" Californian Cabernet Sauvignon In this episode, Rob and Scott find out the hard way that Josh Phelps is no relation to Joseph Phelps as they drink the pathetic Josh Phelps Cabernet from Grounded Wine Company.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  8. 93

    Episode 527 - Wildekrans Wine Estate Pinotage

                                                                                                                                                               Wildekrans Wine Estate In this episode, Rob and Scott toil through the review of a completely average Pinotage from South Africa by Wildekrans Wine Estate.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 526 - Chateau Maillet Pomerol Rouge

                                                                                                                                                                           Chateau Maillet Pomerol Rouge In this episode, Rob and Scott learn a valuable lesson as to why you should never just by 1 bottle by drinking a triumph of a wine from Pomerol in Bordeaux by Chateau Maillet. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 525 - Ferrari-Carano Sonoma County Merlot

                                                                                                                                               Ferrari-Carano Sonoma County Merlot In this episode, Rob and Scott revisit an old friend in the Ferrari-Carano Sonoma County Merlot.  Will the friendship be rekindled, or will they find their "old friend" has taken a turn for the worse?  We shall see... on The Wine Vault.

  11. 90

    Episode 524 - Clos de Napa Yountville Cabernet

                                                                                                                                                                                         Clos de Napa Wines In this episode, Rob and Scott do public service by drinking Clos de Napa Yountville Cabernet so you don't have to.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 523 - International Cabernet Competition

                                                                                                                                      Bodegas Los Frailes "Sinergia" Cabernet Sauvignon                                                                         The Icon Rock Cabernet Sauvignon In this episode, Rob and Scott hold an international competition to determine who makes a Cabernet that isn't attrocious.  To do this they pit the Spanish Bodegas Los Frailes "Sinergia" agains the Argentinian The Icon Rock.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 522 - Chateau Durcu-Beaucaillou Madame de Beaucaillou

                                                                                                                                  Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Madame de Beacaillou Haut-Medoc In this episode, Rob and Scott experience a lesser lable from the esteemed Chateau Durcu-Beaucaillou known as Madame de Beaucaillou and discover the meaning of tannin. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 521 - Kirkland Signature Margaux

                                                                                                                                                             Kirkland Signature Margaux In this episode, Rob and Scott review another higher end offering from Costco's Kirkland Signature wines, and their attempt at the esteemed Bordeaux appellation Marguax.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.  

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    Episode 520 - Bonterra "The McNab" Cabernet Sauvignon

                                                                     Bonterra "The McNab" Cabernet Savignon In this episode, Rob and Scott review a wine from Bonterra (FKA Fetzer) and their higher end delight of a Cabernet known as The McNab. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 519 - Method California Cabernet Sauvignon

                                                                                              Method Cellars On this episode, Rob and Scott review a highly rated Californian Cabernet from Method Cellars so good they instead drink a cold damaged wine that may make them physically ill instead.  So come join us on The Wine Vault. 

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    Episode 518 - Bread and Butter California Cabernet

                                                                                                                                                     Bread and Butter Wines In this episode, Rob and Scott further explore the misery that is California designated wines by drinking the comically overrated Bread and Butter Wines Cabernet.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 517 - Vina Cobos Cocodrilo Corte

                                                                                                                                                                 Vina Cobos Cocodrilo Corte In this episode, Rob and Scott review an execellent red blend from Argentina and the Vina Cobos Cocodrilo Corte.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.  

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    Episode 516 - Della Volpaia Prelius Cabernet Sauvignon

                                                                                                                                                                              Prelius Cabernet Savignon In this episode, Rob and Scott have an Itallian Cabernet from Della Volpaia known as Prelius.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 515 - Bonanza "The Vinekeeper" Napa Valley Cabernet

                                                                                                                             Bonanza Family of Wines In this episode, Rob and Scott spend/waste their time, money, and palates tasting the Wagner Family's new insult to wine, Bonanza "The Vinekeepers" Napa Valley Cabernet so you won't have to.  So come join us on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 514 - Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

                                                                                                                                     Au Bon Climant In this episode, Rob and Scott review the entry offering from one of California's oldest Pinot Noir focused winery, Au Bon Climant, and their Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 513 - Jose Maria da Fonseca "Anticoclone" Tinto Red Blend

                                                                                                                         Jose Maria da Fonseca In this episode, Rob and Scott experience special Portuguese red blend from Jose Maria da Fonseca and their Anticiclone. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  23. 78

    Episode 512 - Frei Brothers "Sonoma Reserve" Dry Creek Valley Merlot

                                                                               Frei Brothers "Sonoma Reserve" Dry Creek Valley Merlot In this episode, Rob and Scott revisit the infamous Frei Brothers and experience their worst effort to date, the Sonoma Reserve Dry Creek Valley Merlot.  So come suffer with us, here on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 511 - Sandlands Vineyards Lodi Zinfandel

                                                                                            Sandlands Vineyards In this episode, Rob and Scott review an ultra small production Zinfandel from the head winemaker at Turley Wine Cellars known as Sandlands Vineyards.  So come join us, at The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 510 - Charles Smith K Vinters Motor City Kitty Syrah

                                                                                                           K Vinters In this episode, Rob and Scott enjoy a Washington classic by Charles Smith and his K Vinters Motor City Kitty Syrah.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  26. 75

    Episode 509 - Two Mountain Winery Hidden Horse Blend No. 22

                                                                                                       Two Mountain Winery Hidden Horse Blend No. 22 In this episode, Rob and Scott find a wine from Washington that drinks like a wine made by actual horses in a barn.  That masterfully horrendous wine is the Two Mountain Winery Hidden Horse Blend No. 22.  So come join our suffering, here on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 508 - Torre Zambra Madia Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

                                                                                                                                   Torre Zambra In this episode, Rob and Scott review a gem from Torre Zambra and their Madia Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 507 - Kenwood Vineyards "Six Ridges" Alexander Valley Cabernet

                                                                                                                                         Kenwood Vineyards In this episode, Rob and Scott review the newest benchmark for value Cabernet in the Kenwood  Vineyards "Six Ridges" Alexander Valley Cabernet.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Episode 506 - Guado al Melo Antillo Bolgheri

                                                                                                                      Guado al Melo In this episode, Rob and Scott review an inexpensive red from Bolgheri by Guado al Melo. Further, Chef Boyardee, will it kill you?  To find out they try the "cheese", "beef", and "sausage" raviolis.  So come joins, on The Wine Vault.

  30. 71

    BONUS EPISODE - Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Bambino Field Blend

                                                                                                                                            Bucklin Wines In this episode, Rob and Scott closed Season 9 as they review the execellent Old Hill Ranch Bambino Field Blend by Bucklin.  Further, the show awards it's Value of the Year, Wine of the Year, and Winery of the Year Awards.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  31. 70

    Episode 505 - Viberti Giovanni "La Gemella" Barbera d'Alba

                                                                                                                                   Viberti Giovanni In this episode, Rob and Scott review a gem from Italy, and the "La Gemella" Barbera d'Alba from Viberti Giovanni.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  32. 69

    Christmas Episode - Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Reserve Chateauneuf du Pape

                                                                                                   Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Reserve Chateauneuf du Pape In this episode, Rob and Scott celebrate Christmas as they drink the 2004 Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Reserve Chateauneuf du Pape.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  33. 68

    Episode 504 - Chateau Marquis D'Alesme Becker Margaux Grand Cru Classe

                                                                                                                         Chateau Marquis D'Alesme In this episode, Rob and Scott experience a wine that proves a $70 bottle of wine can in fact be a tremendous value as they review the magestic Chateau Marquis D'Alesme Becker from Margaux in Bordeaux. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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    Bonus Episode - Chateau Saint-Robert "Poncet Deville" Graves

                                                                                                                 Chateau Saint-Robert "Poncet Deville" Graves In this episode, Rob and Scott review a value priced Bordeaux from Chateau Saint-Robert and their Poncet Deville.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.  

  35. 66

    Episode 503 - Kirkland Signature Pauillac

                                                                                                                        Kirkland Signature Pauillac In this episode, Rob and Scott review another of Costco's Kirkland Signature entries, this time however from the ledgendary Bordeaux AOC Pauillac. So come join us, on The Wine Valut.

  36. 65

    Episode 502 - Bruno Alexander Valley Proprietary Blend

                                                                                                                                                    Bruno In this episode, Rob and Scott answer a question, can a $40 (actually about $70) bottle of wine be superior to wines costing 2, even 3, dare we say 4 times it's price?  Possibly, however, that $40 bottle of wine isn't on this show, instead there is a wine from a "wine company" (or something, we don't know what they are) that claims their wines are, namely Bruno and their Alexander Valley Proprietary Blend.  God help us, here on The Wine Vault.

  37. 64

    Episode 501 - Shafer Napa Valley Merlot

                                                                                                      https://shafervineyards.com/ In this episode, Rob and Scott review the classic and reverred Merlot from Shafer in Napa Valley.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  38. 63

    Episode 500 - Ramey Wine Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet

    Ramey Wine Cellars In this episode, Rob and Scott celebrate the 500th episode of The Wine Value by drinking Ramey Wine Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  39. 62

    Episode 499 - Fattoria la Lecciaia Rosso id Toscano

    Fattoria la Lecciaia In this episode, Rob and Scott review a sub $20 value from Tuscany by Fattoria la Lecciaia and their Rosso id Toscano.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  40. 61

    Episode 498 - Ruffino Reserva Ducale Chianti Classico

    Ruffino Reserva Ducale Chianti Classico In this episode, Rob and Scott experience the peak of value Chianti as they review the classic Reserva Ducale from Ruffino. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  41. 60

    Episode 497 - Chateau Angelus Tempo d' Angelus Bordeaux

    Chateau Angelus Tempo d'Angelus In this episode, Rob and Scott review the amazing 4th wine from the legendary Chateau Angelus and their Tempo d' Angleus.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  42. 59

    Episode 496 - La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir

    La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir In this episode, Rob and Scott have a surprising experience with a steal in the value wine price range with La Crema's Pinot Noir from Monterey.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  43. 58

    Episode 495 - Marchesi Antinori Villa Antinori Rosso

    Villa Antinori Toscana Rosso In this episode, Rob and Scott are pleasantly surprised by the lovely Itallian red from Marchesi Antinori, and their Villa Antinori Rosso.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  44. 57

    Episode 494 - Bodegas Faustino V Reserva Rioja

    Bodegas Faustino V Reserva Rioja In this episode, Rob and Scott review an excellent Tempranillo from Spain by Bodegas Faustino V Reserva.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  45. 56

    Episode 493 - Ego Bodegas Goru 18 M

    Ego Bodegas Goru In this episode, Rob and Scott review another great wine from Ego Bodegas Goru, and their 18 M.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  46. 55

    Episode 492 - Francis Ford Coppola Winery "Director's Cut" Alexander Valley Caberent

    Francis Ford Coppola Winery "Director's Cut" Alexander Valley Cabernet In this episode, Rob and Scott welcome back Francis Ford Coppola Winery and their Director's Cut Alexander Valley Cabernet.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  47. 54

    Episode 491 - Clarendon Hills Astralis

    Clarendon Hills Astralis In this episode, Rob and Scott review one of the greats in Australian Shiraz, the magnificent Astralis by Clarendon Hills.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  48. 53

    Episode 490 = DeLille Cellars Metier Cabernet

    DeLille Cellars Metier Cabernet Sauvignon In this episode, Rob and Scott review one of the better values in Cabernet by DeLille Cellars and their Metier Cabernet.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  49. 52

    Episode 489 - Castello Banfi Belnero IGT

    Castello Banfi Belnero IGT In this episode, Rob and Scott discover a gem from Banfi and their Belnero Tuscan blend.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  50. 51

    Episode 488 - Scott Harvey Wines Mountain Selection Zinfandel

    Scott Harvey Wines Mountain Selection Zinfandel In this episode, Rob and Scott review an Amador standard by Scott Harvey Wines, and their Mountain Selection Zinfandel. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

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