2 Non Somms

YouTube personality and friend of the show Rob Barnett joins us to talk about wine and video games!  We ask him what goes into growing an online following of over 10,000 people, are video games art, and he takes us through his wine tasting as if it were a game demo.  All that and more in this week's PBBT! - Wine tasted for this episode can now be found any time by following the 2 Non Somms on Vivino! - Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

One of our favorite guests is back to talk about the Hospitality industry and blind taste wine with us!  You'll learn what goes on behind the scenes at your hotel, the one thing every hotel guest should know, and how to describe wine from a different point of view. - Wine tasted for this episode can now be found any time by following the 2 Non Somms on Vivino! - Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

The 2 Non Somms "lighting round" their 2019 Valentine's Day wine picks and a beer sneaks into the mix unexpectedly.  Happy Valentine's Day!  Now go get that special person in your life a bottle of wine already!   Dave's Picks: Sweet - German Riesling Spicy - Carmenere from Chile   Jen's Picks: Montepulciano from Italy Carmenere (Dave stole the Chilean thunder...) - Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

We've all heard of ways people choose to try and conceal alcohol in public.  The most stereotypical concealer is the brown bag wrapper (more to come on this method in future episodes).  Once upon a Texas time, a lady chose to flip tradition the bird and pour her morning wine into a Pringles can.  This led to internet fame and to her being banned from a big box retail location. Jen and Jared taste test wine from Pringles cans in honor of this pioneer of day-drinking. - Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

The 2 Non Somms along with special guest Hannah Homack discuss wine subscription services and what they bring to the table. - Take the same wine quiz we took for this episode at www.mywinetribe.com/wine-profile-quiz - Wine tasted for this episode can now be found any time by following the 2 Non Somms on Vivino! - Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

The 2 Non Somms discuss their first ever blind wine tasting experience, featuring the world-famous Bordeaux region. Jen covers the process of tasting wine and Dave lets you know how to find the left and right bank of any river. - Wines tasted for this episode can now be found any time by following the 2 Non Somms on Vivino! - Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

The obligatory Champagne episode on New Year's Eve, but with a TLDL at the beginning to help you up your sparkling wine game for all of tonight's festivities! Check out our Instagram to watch Dave "saber" a bottle of Champagne with a butter knife, and then settle in for a bubbly time with us. We'll discuss the process, grapes, and history of this effervescent bevvy. - Shopping for Sparking?  Not ready to throw down for Champagne? Skip the Korbel Brut that everyone else is buying and go for Cava or Cremant. Look for "Extra Dry" if you really want to turn some heads. **dryness is lack of sweetness; Brut is more dry or less sweet than Extra Dry** ***Extra Dry IS NOT that sweet.  It's just slightly sweeter than Brut which is not at all sweet.  It's yummy.*** - Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

The 2 Non Somms dive into the vast world of Portuguese wines. We touch on the dry wines of the Douro, the Dao, and Vinho Verde, and Jen teaches Port. We also talk about some goals we have for the coming year, and Jen opens wine gifts.  - Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

A message of thanks to you, a request for feedback to help us make the show better, and extended outtakes. - Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

Jen and Dave give an update on their respective sommelier certification plans and discuss the differences between the programs offered by the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Society of Wine Educators.  Also discussed; what the word sommelier means, who gets to call themselves a sommelier, and why you don't necessarily need a credential to do great things. - Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

It's the most WINEderful time of the year, but it's not always easy to know what kind of gift to give someone who is really into wine.  What if you don't know what wine they like?  In this week's festive episode, the 2 Non Somms discuss what not to give as a wine gift and present some great gift ideas that are sure to be a hit: Helix Wine Explorer DNA Test Wine Aromas Kits Inexpensive Decanter (don't forget the rice!) Wine Stocking Sweater Viticulture Board Game Wine Charms Wine Books We Love Wine Folly Tasting Wheel - Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

Have you fallen prey to the Sideways Effect? This movie took a toll on the wine industry, causing sales of Merlot to dip back in 2005 and making Pinot Noir the new cool kid at the table. The 2 Non Somms discuss why Miles is wrong, and what Jen's experience was trying Merlot again after a very long hiatus. Give this episode a listen and see why it's just silly to write off Merlot because of a single line of dialogue in a movie.   - Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

We are so thankful for you and wanted to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!  Also, don't forget to check out the National Dog Show and do some shopping if you are so inclined.  Thanksgiving is a perfect holiday for wine and there are lots of great deals on wine and gadgets to be had this weekend, so let us know about your holiday wine wins on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS CRASH DIET.  IT IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU. Jen's husband, Jared joins the show (so does baby Luke) as Jared and Dave complete a three-day experiment inspired by the internet and bad advice from the 1960s and 70s.  What could possibly go wrong? Part 3 was recorded right after Jared and Dave agreed that three days was one day too many.  We discuss the wines of day three after sharing our overall experience and results. Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com

DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS CRASH DIET.  IT IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU. Jen's husband, Jared joins the show (so does baby Luke) as Jared and Dave complete a three-day experiment inspired by the internet and bad advice from the 1960s and 70s.  What could possibly go wrong? Part 2 was recorded at lunchtime on day two of the experiment.  We discuss the wines of days one and two as well as our experience with this diet so far, both good and bad. Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com

DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS CRASH DIET.  IT IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU. Jen's husband, Jared joins the show (so does baby Luke) as Jared and Dave begin a three-day experiment inspired by the internet and bad advice from the 1960s and 70s.  What could possibly go wrong? Part 1 was recorded 11/14/2018, two nights prior to the beginning of the experiment.  Mixed in with our fears, expectations, and future regrets, we discuss Chablis, white Beaujolais, unoaked Chardonnay, Sancerre, and Albariño.  We also touch on the topic of labeling a wine "Old Vines." Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

The 2 Non Somms discuss their top picks for wine to serve for Thanksgiving and present bonus wine recommendations to savor while enjoying The National Dog Show. - Dave's philosophy:  Red in the gravy, white in the glass Vouvray or another wine made from 100% Chenin Blanc - This wine will bring the party ALL *clap* DAY *clap* LONG If you want to serve something specifically with dessert, go for sweet German Riesling (auslese or spätlese). An exception to the white in the glass mantra can be made here with a Port or other sweet fortified red. Jen's philosophy:  Red wine marathon Looking for tried and true?  Pinot Noir.  Jen calls out Robert Mondavi specifically. Looking to share something less common?  Jen recommends Lagrein; Alois Lageder if you can find it. - For the dog show, Jen's planning on some warm mulled wine while Dave has committed to a nice Chianti in honor of his special dog, Zak. - Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

Mid-terms 2018 are over.  The 2 Non Somms are ready to drink some wine and assume you are too!  Dave is looking forward to cold and refreshing Vinho Verde from Portugal and Jen is watching puppy videos on youtube while savoring a lovely Zinfandel.   What are you drinking after the election?  Let us know on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

The 2 Non Somms discuss common intimidations people encounter while shopping for wine and ways to overcome them while enjoying a lovely, budget-friendly Muscadet. The unknown grape referenced during minute 9 is Groppello and is grown on the southwestern side of Lake Garda in the Lombardy region of Italy.  Lake Garda is Italy's largest lake. Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com  Theme music provided by The Labor:  https://soundcloud.com/the-labor Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com 

The 2 Non Somms introduce themselves, the reason they're called the 2 Non Somms, their wine origin stories, and their wine picks for Fall 2018.   Add your voice to the show by sharing your wine wins with us on facebook, twitter, and instagram @2nonsomms or send email to 2nonsomms@gmail.com    Icon courtesy of ibrandify.com