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The Wine Vault

by Robert Dern

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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Episodes

  1. Episode 546 - Shafer TD-9 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

    Shafer Wines In this episode, Rob and Scott explore Shafer WInes introductory Cabernet (for $99 a bottle), their TD-9 Cabernet. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  2. Episode 545 - Karas Reserve Areni Sireni

    Karas Wines In this episode, Rob and Scott review a spectacular red blend from Armenia by Karas, and their Reserve Areni Sireni. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  3. Episode 544 - Kirkland Signature Chablis

    In this episode, Rob and Scott review Costco's entry into Burgundy as they review the Kirkland Signature Chablis. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  4. Episode 543 - Acclaimed Wine Company Reputation Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon

    Acclaimed Wine Company In this episode, Rob and Scott review a highly reviewed (by others) wine from Acclaimed Wine Company, and their Reputation Cabernet from (allegedly) the Stags Leap District in Napa. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  5. Episode 542 - Chateau Vrai Canon Bouche Canon Fronsac

    Chateau Vrai Canon Bouche In this episode, Rob and Scott review a wine from a once beloved region of Bordeaux, Fronsac, and the Chateau Vrai Canon Bouche. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  6. Episode 541 - Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

    Freemark Abbey In this episode, Rob and Scott discover the true ageablity of normal Napa Valley Cabernet as they review a 2013 Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Cabernet. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  7. Episode 540 - Familia Traversa Tannat

    Familia Traversa Tannat In this episode, Rob and Scott go back to Uruguay to have the excellent value priced Tannat by Familia Traversa. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  8. Episode 539 - Saracina Vineyards "Soul of Mendocino" Red Blend

    Saracina Vineyards "Soul of Mendocino" Red Blend In this episode, Rob and Scott review a surpisingly enjoyable (non-snobs) red blend from Saracina Vineyards and their Soul of Mendocino. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  9. Episode 538 - Chateau de Panigon Cru Bourgeois Medoc Rouge

    Chateau de Panigon In this episode, Rob and Scott deal with the ordinary and extraordinary as they review the completely average (maybe below) and ordinary (unfortunately) Chateau Panigon Medoc from Bordeaux. Scott then does the extraordinary as he attempts (against his will) to complete The Wine...

  10. Episode 537 - City Limits "The Citizen" Red Blend

    City Limits "The Citizen" Red Wine In this episode, Rob and Scott review an unusual red from Washington by Covington Cellars, and their City Limits The Citizen. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  11. Episode 536 - Sokol Blosser Winery Big Time Red Wine

    Sokol Blosser Winery Big Time Red Wine In this episode, Rob and Scott explore what else Oregon makes other that Pinot Noir when they review Sokol Blosser Winery, and their Big Time Red Wine. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  12. Episode 535 - Bedrock Wine Company Montecillo Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon

    Bedrock Wine Company In this episode, Rob and Scott review one of Bedrock's top Cabernets from the Montecillo Vineyard in Sonoma County. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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…

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  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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,...

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

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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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