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Season 3 Episode 15 Season 3 Finale!! It's crazy to think that this is the 59th episode we've published! It's been a wild journey, and we're not done yet. In honor of end of Season 3, Bottled Up! is going to take some time to explore celebrations; the wines we choose for those celebrations and what they mean to us. Seán and Jenn each bring their own celebratory libations to share with each other and breakdown why those bottles in particular are good choices for our own personal celebrations. Grab yourself a bottle of something special and Drink-A-Long! Patreon members are truly what have allowed this season to happen, and as such we will be publishing some bonus content for patreon members only during the season break. If you want to come along for the fun and make sure season 4 is the best one yet, head over to patreon.com/BottledUp and become a member! This week's wines: Walt, The Corners, Pinot Noir 2018 Portal 10 year old White Port

Season 3 Episode 14 Over the last three seasons we have hinted at and talked around Orange Wine. It felt like the topic could be avoided no longer and so here we are. Orange Wine! Or, as some may call it, Skin Contact Wine. This style of wine making goes back milenia to the very origins of wine. It's more than a fad and certainly not a hip modern invention. Join Bottled Up! as we explore the complex and complicated world of Orange Wine! This week's wine: New Wave Girl

Season 3 Episode 10 It's August 10th. Which means it's hot, and it's Seán's Birthday! Woooo!! So in honor of this special hot day, Bottled Up! a wine podcast of sorts would like to introduce you to one of Seán's favorite summer sippers-- Picpoul de Pinet. This white wine from the south of France is a real treat. Bright fresh acid and incredible citrus motes make for the perfect zipper summer time wine. Grab a bottle and Drink-A-Long with Jenn and Seán This week's wine: Domaine de la Madone Picpoul de Pinet

Season 3 Episode 12: Picture it, the wind blowing thru your hair, the scents of olive and orange groves strong in the air. All while you ride your cherry red vespa from one bakery to another. Traversing the volcanic geography of Sicily! Magic. Pure and simple. What's not simple tho is the expressions of terroir in, arguably, Sicily's most important grape-- Nero D'Avola. Come along with us at Bottled Up! while we explore everything this delicious red has to offer. This week's wine: Purato, Nero D'Avola, 2021

Season 3 Episode 11 The summer heat is still upon us. Maybe getting worse? Probably getting worse. The time to dig in and find those beverages to help beat the heat is here for certain. Enter Muscadet! This crisp French white hails from the far western end of the Loire Valley and is the PERFECT answer to the sweltering days. Grab yourself a bottle of Muscadet Sevre et Maine, a plate of oysters, and crank the volume to 11. This week's wine: Domaine de la Chauviniere, 2019, Muscadet Sevre et Maine "KevinMacLeod - Gregorian Chant" is under a Creative Commons (CC-BY 3.0) license Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/bkc-gregorian

Season 3 Episode 10 The world of canned cocktails, also known as READY-TO-DRINK cocktails-- has exploded over the last few years. There are so many options and such strong marketing campaigns, that choosing the right canned cocktail can be overwhelming. So it is with nothing but altruistic motives that we here at Bottled Up! take on three canned options and give our very scientific and unbiased discoveries. This week we are drinking:Taylor Fladgate White Port and TonicThe Long DrinkCiroc Pineapple Passion Spritz Enjoyed this episode? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of Bottled Up! Click here for more info: Bottled Up! @ Patreon

Season 3 Episode 9 The summer heat is sitting firmly on our chests like an overweight tabby cat. Here at Bottled Up! we already had an episode where we spoke at length about Sparkling Rosé, but that doesn't mean we can't do it again! If anything, this summer heat is to blame. Heat and Sparkling Rosé just go hand in hand. So in this episode we bring it back to New World and taste a delightful vintage sparkling rose. Coming at us from former Moet Chandon Chef de Cave, Wayne Donaldson, is this absolutely stunning W. Donaldson 2019 Sparkling Rosé. The challenge here is that this wine is only available via the wine club Naked Wines (nakedwines.com). Fortunately you do not have to be a member to order a bottle, but it will run you about 20 bucks more than if you are a member. That said! if you aren't a member or don't want to spend money on shipping etc, we highly encourage you to go to your local liquor store/wine shop and find a traditional method American (preferably California or specifically Sonoma) sparkling Rosé and DRINK-A-LONG! This week's wine: W. Donaldson Sparkling Rose, 2019

Season 3 Episode 8: The journey to the orgins of a grape can be winding and confusing. This week's episode probes into the daytime-TV-esque patronage of Primitivo, Zinfandel's Italian twin brother it didn't even know it had! This Episode's wines: CALX Primitivo Famiglia Falvo Masseria Liveli, Orion 2020

Season 3 Episode 7 We're back! After our unwanted and unexpected summer hiatus we return to drink in the heat. These hot summer days call for crisp and refreshing wines. While that impetus may be to run for some Rose, why not step outside the main display at the wine shop and try something new? Chenin Blanc from South Africa!! Like Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc is a very versitile grape and offers a huge range of expressions. For summer drinking this food friendly wine is one to keep on hand, for sure! This week's wine: Bosman, Generation 8, Chenin Blanc

Season 3 Episode 6 It's that time of year again. The sun is out, the shorts are short, and the days are long. These long balmy days call for bright refreshing wines, wines that cleanse the palate and help make this heat a bit more bearable. Of course the go-to is Rosé. Whether from Provence, Oregon, New Zealand, Upstate NY, or anywhere inbetween, Rosé has long been hailed as the official wine of summer, and deservedly so. With so many Rosés on the market the choices can be overwhelming. In the past we have covered new world and old world and canned version of this summer time treat. For this episode we are going to train our focus upward toward the more elegant expressions of pink wine- Sparkling Rosé, and for such an elegant wine we reached out and grabbed ourselves a bottle from the top shelf. Bottled Up! a wine podcast of sorts presents.... Moet Chandon Rosé Imperial! Go grab yourself a split, a half, a 750, or a magnum of this beauty and lets indulge. This week's wine: Moet Chandon Rose Imperial

Season 3 Episode 5 Charadonnay is the most popular wine in the world. It is also one of the most controvertial. Everyone, and we do mean everyone has an opinion on this fine grape. For many Chardonnay has a reputaion of being overly oaked and buttery, and many are turned away from it because if that reputation. For sure this was and is a style that remains popular, but there are so so many other expressions of this amazing grape. On this episode we dive into the world of White Burgundy and what many people believe to be the best and truest expression of chardonnay. So grab your bottle fill your glass and Drink-A-Long with Bottled Up! a wine podcast... of sorts. This weeks wine: Les Charmes, Cave-Lugny, 2019

After last week's technical failures we decided to revisit the wines of the Michael David Winery. Rather than drink the same bottle again, we grabbed another from their catalog and are happy to report we are not dissapointed. So grab your very own bottle of Petite Petit from Michael David Winery a Drink-A-Long™️ with us at Bottled Up! a wine podcast... of sorts. Wine: Michael David Winery, Petite Petit

This week Bottled Up! ran into some techincal difficulties and our incredible most award winning episode yet, was rendered unpublishable. Despite all that, we are determined not just leave our loyal listeners wanting. In place of a full length episode, here is a quick conversation about the amazing California Zinfandel we had and a few words to discuss the future. If you're not caught up, now is the perfect chance to catch up on past episodes and past drinkings, and we will see you next week for a full length episode of Bottled Up!..a wine podcast, of sorts.

Season 3 Episode 2: This week in wine shenanigans Jenn and Seán return to the Loire Valley in search of red wine to make their knees shake. We are of course talking about Chinon. This particular bottle teaches us a valuable lesson and reminds that wine is a livng beast and anything can happen! Grab your bottle of Chinon and Drink-A-Long on this week's epsiode of Bottled Up! Bottle: Charles Joquet, Chinon, Les Petites Roches 2021

Season 3 Episode 1: We're back! After a bit of hiatus we are back to drink wine and talk about things tangentially related to wine! Episode 1 is in honor of the just recently passed Greek Easter, and as such we will be chatting about some greek wine. So grab your tirokefteri, warm up the pita, and pour yourself a big glass. Its time to dive in to SEASON 3! This episodes wine: Domaine Costas Lazaridi, Amythysos Blanc, 2021 Support Bottled Up! on Patreon

Season 2, Episode 14 The end of the year is upon us, and with it comes the end of Season 2 of Bottled Up! But fear not!! Before we share our tearful farewells for the the season-- we have one more episode! So hit your local wine shop and grab a bottle of Lambrusco and celebrate the end of 2021 and how awesome we all are for making it this far. In terms of celebration wines bubbles are always the go-to. Which is, of course, correct; but those bubbles don't have to be white! Enter the often-- wrongly-- overlooked Lambrusco Rosso. These super tasty red bubbles offer a world of celebration and excitment that you really need to get in on. This week's wines: Lini 910 Lambrusco Rosso Becco Rosso

Season 2 Episode 13 Continuing the theme of holiday season beverages, Jenn and Seán take a quick dip into the world of Port! From restraining orders to cold remedies Port really has it all. Grab you glass and Drink-A-Long with Bottled Up!

Season 2, Epsiode 12 To continue the series of "Things to drink when it gets cold and you want to feel festive" once again Jenn and Seán take a side step away from wine and move to that most controversial of beverages... Egg Nog. Whether you make your own, drink store bought, or prefer the delights of just chugging the left over french toast mix... there IS an Egg Nog for everyone. Grab your very own Nog and Drink-A-Long on this special holiday seasonal treat of an episode!

Season 2 Epsideo 11: Thanksgiving has come and gone, and a new month is upon us. The winter weather is just starting up and the desire to cozy up in front of a fireplace is strong. Enter Mulled Wine! The favorite treat of wine drinkers in chilly places the world over! It's spicy, its boozy, its the perfect treat on a cold day. Recipes are passed down from generation to generation, secretly gaurded. Or Aunt Jane just goes down to the store and buys a pre-spiced bottle! Both options are great. Come and Drink-A-Long with Seán and Jenn on Episode 11 of Season 2. This week's wines: Vin Glögg from the Glutz Family Wines and Jenn's secret recipe!

Season 2, Episode 10 The world of white wine can be super polarizing. People claim that white wine is "entry level wine" or will just flat out refuse to drink it believing it all to be oaky buttery flavor bombs. Statements like these can be off putting to many people looking to taste white wine, let us assure you white wine is neither of those things. Enter Seán's favorite white wine-- Albariño. Albariño is a white wine from the north west coast of spain and it's.... well just listen to the episode and find out! This week's wine: DoZoe Albariño, 2020

Season 2 Epsidode 9! After spending a good bit of time in Europe recently Jenn and Seán move down under. It's time to discuss the heavy hitter of Australian wine, Shiraz. Shiraz is a bold in your face fun explosion and Bottled Up! is here for it. Grab your bottle and Drink-A-Long! This week's wine: First Drop, Mother's Milk, Shiraz 2020

They like to call him Big Papa... the grape that fathered so many. We are, of course, talking about Cab Franc! The Daddy mac of em all. Most often used as a blending grape Cab Franc is a grape we have all tasted. So what's it like on its own? More and more these days single varietal Cab Franc wines are being made and they can be super interesting. This week Jen and Seán taste two different French Cab Francs and explore the differences that just a few miles can make. This week's wine: Laroque, Cabernet Franc, Cite de Carcasonne 2019 and Les Galuches, Chinon, 2019

Fall is very much upon us in full force... so let's drink some white wine! This episode is all about Grüner Veltliner. For some people Grüner is a substitute for Sauvignon Blanc, for other its the ultimate food wine. For us Grüner is the best way to introduce our friends to the wonerful and exciting world of Austrian wines. Grab yourself a bottle and Drink-A-Long with Jenn and Seán on this episode of Bottled Up! This Week's wine: Grüner Veltliner, Mantlerhoff, Niederosterreich 2020

It's that time of year. The leaves are changing, chunky scarves are being pulled out of closests, there's a bite in the air, and all your favorite foods, beverages, and beauty products are now Pumpkin Spice. This week Bottled Up! takes a break from wine to taste test a handful of Pumpkin Beers and Ciders. Are they good? Are they Bad? That's for you to decide. This episode's beverages: Naked Flock Pumpkin Cider Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale Lexington Brewing Co Bourbon Barrel Aged Pumpkin ale

It's here! The final episode of the trilogy. Part 3 takes us to France... where if we're honest most good trilogies end. So here we are are exploring what France has to offer in the world of grenache/garnacha and why some of the most sought after Grenahce wines come from the south of France. Grab yourself a bottle and Drink-A-Long with us! This weeks wine: Gerard Bertrand, Grand Terroir, Tautavel 2016

Continuing a deep dive in the Grenache/Garnacha grape, part two dives into the world of Spanish Garnacha. Specifically Garnacha from the Calatayud region of Spain. Grab a bottle and Drink-A-Long! This week's wine: Lo Brujo, Garnacha, Calatayud D.O.

On this third episode of the season Jenn and Seán try something new. This episode will be the first of a TRILOGY! The Garnacha Trilogy. The first part of this trilogy takes us spain and to an offspring of the Garnacha grape, Garnacha Tintorera. Originally bred by crossing Grenache with Petite Bouschet, Garnacha Tintorera (also known as Alicante Bouchet) is a beast of a grape, that produces big bold wines with an epically dark color. Make sure to grab a bottle and Drink-A-Long (tm) This week's wine: Niel Santofimia, Garnacha Tintorera 2019

When discussing wine, ya know like ya do, there are certains names that immediately elicit a certain sense respect. Bordeaux, Chianti, Alsace, and of course... Sancerre. Sancerre is one of those wines that is shrouded in mystique and mystery, and yet we all know it as a great wine. If you find yourself wandering the white wine sections of your local shop lost, alone, and confused-- Sancerre is that beacon in the dark. Always good, always interesting, and always a good choice. In this episode Jenn and Seán explore the complexities and intricacies of this storied wine. Grab a bottle or two and come Drink-Along. This week's wines: Joseph Mellot, Sancerre, La Chatellenie, 2019 Joseph Mellot, Sancere, La Grande Chatelaine, 2014 Special thanks to Jerome Selections and Fruit of the Vines for providing this week's excellent suggestions. Follow them on instagram! Jerome Selections

After the summer hiatus, Jenn and Seán are back! Ready to tackle the big topics of "mason jar vs Smuckers jar" and "Bold Cab vs Big Cab"; season two is going to be a doozy. As always there will be lots of laughs, a good amount of wine knowledge, and copious amounts of drinking. Join Jenn and Seán on episode one of season two to taste some fun Japanese wines and learn a little bit about the growing wine world in Japan and Asia. This week's wine: Yamanashi de Grace 2019

On this very special Season 1 finale episode of Bottled Up! Jenn and Seán make a little left hand turn from tradional grape wine, moving into the exciting and incredibly varied world of Japanese Sake. Two bottles are broken out showing just how easy it is to find incredibly different and remarkable Sakes at your local liquor store or wine shop. Grab yourself some Sake, find a cool, contemplative place to sit, and join Bottled Up! as we explore this exciting wine. Be sure to follow all our social media for season break updates and become a patreon member for special season break content! Sake: Hiro Junmai Sake Ozeki Nigori Sake

On this bonus episode Jenn and Seán continue down the pink tinted road of their Rosé Journey. This time making tasting 4 different cans of Rosé wine. Cans have become extremely popular and the seleciton is huge!! Which makes total sense. They are easy to transport, easy to pack in a cooler, and perfect for park picnics and front yard bar-b-ques. Go grab your favorite can of Rosé and drink along as the tasting happens! Also listen closely for a NEW LISTENER GIVEAWAY CONTEST!!! All in all its a very exciting bonus episode. This week's wines: House Wine Rosé Bubbles, I Love French Rosé, Yay Rosé Pink Lemonade Rosé Spritz, and Underwood Rosé. All in cans.

After years of being maligned Rosé wine is seeing a resurgrence in popularity that very much due. Rosé may be the ultimate warm weather quencher. Its bright acid and fruit forward palatte make it the perfect thing to fight against that summer time heat. But where to start? Rosé is many and varied. In this episode Jenn and Seán dive intothe basics of rosé and taste a few. Grab yourself a bottle of pink loveliness and drink along!

Is Vinho Verde the most perfect summer time wine?? We think it is. When the summer heat hits, grab a bottle of refreshing light and slightly fizzy Portuguese Vinho Verde. This Week's Wines: Casal Garcia Vinho Verde and Alianca Vinho Verde Fado music: Alexandre Bateiras, Valsa em Fá# MenorCanções da Lua Nova

The world is full of drink options. Wine, beer, and cocktails are all great options. So how about wine cocktails? Is there a world beyond the mimosa and white wine spritzer? There sure is! On this bonus episode Seán and Jenn explore some of the options and taste a few themselves. Wine: Elderflower Spritz, Sangria, New York Sour.

It's here! The thrilling part three finale of our dive into the world of Merlot. This time we leave the fruit forward bold expressions of the New World and head over to the Old World, specifically Bordeaux France. So how different is merlot from the old world? Drink-Along with us and find out! Wine: Clos de Menuts 2016, St. Emilion Grand Cru

On episode 12 we ended up tasting a bottle of Merlot that we weren't entirely pleased with, and thats ok! Not all wine is created equal and sometimes, bad bottles jut happen. That said, Bottled Up! is determined to make sure we give every grape its due and so on this Bonus Episode we will review another Merlot. This time returning to our buddy Charles Smith (of Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling) and tasting his The Velvet Devil Washington State Merlot. Did we succeed this time around? Listen and find out! Wine of the Week: The Velvet Devil 2018 Merlot

Merlot is the single most planted red grape in the world. It is used to make some of the rarest, most expensive, and most saught after wines in the world. So why does is have such a bad rap? This episode is part one of a two part series delving into one of the most important grapes in the world, Merlot. Wine: Lockhart 2017 Merlot

Der Erklarungsversuchfeinheitenrieslings! Roughly: desperately trying to explain the intricacies of Riesling. For bonus episode number 11 we return to Riesling and provide a tasting profile for a stand up example of German Riesling, and we briefly dive into the important world of Wildcats-- the movie. Enjoy! Wine: Alsheimer Rheinblick Riesling Spätlese

Backpfeifengesicht-- or in english "A face that needs to be slapped". Riesling. Either you love it or you hate it. Regardless of how you feel about it, though, Riesling is a grape and wine with incredible breadth. From sweet to dry, crisp to floral there is a Riesling for every palate and every occasion. Jenn and Seán narrow the topic down and touch on the history, growth, and tastes of Riesling. Grab a glass and listen along, and next time someone tries to group all Rieslings together with a "oh Riesling is gross!", know that they are nothing but a backpfeifengesicht. Wine: Kung Fu Girl, Dry Riesling

Its Spring Break! Time to celebrate, but as we are still in the midst of a global pandemic it's time to celebrate responsibly! On this bonus episode Seán and Jenn take a break from exploring wine, and instead see what the hype is with Ready-To-Drink cocktails. Whether in a can or a bottle, more and more of these high ABV drinks are showing up on liquor store shelves. So grab yourself a Ready-To-Party cocktail and lsiten along to Bonus Episode number 10! Cocktails consumed: Cutwater Spirits Cold Brew Cocktail Joia Cocktails Spakling Cosmo High Noon Pineapple Vodka Soda Wandering Barman Iron Lady

In the wide world of wines of course there is a place for those who love all things sweet. Come along with us as we explore the exciting world of Dessert Wines! From Late Harvest to Ice Wine, Sauternes to Port, we cover them all-- and taste two while we're at it! Along with the release of this episode is the launch of the Bottled Up! Patreon. It would mean the world to us if you would head over and check out the exciting thing we have going on at Patreon. All bottled up Patreon members will have special access to patreon only content, early access to bonus episodes, and first dibs on tickets to future LIVE events. Go check it out! Patreon.com/BottledUp This weeks wines: Roche, Late Harvest Merlot 2014 and Carmes De Rieussec, Sauternes 2018

Bonus Episode number nine! 5 amazing listeners have their voices heard. You sent in questions and we find some answers. Join Jenn and Seán as they peel back the layers of the onion to address sediment, tasty grapes, snacks, old world vs new world, and emotional wine drinking. Wine: Casal Garcia Vinho Verde and Altano Douro Find us on YouTube! Check out the Bottled Up! blog!

*no liver** or fava beans were harmed in the making of this episode ** except maybe our own livers. When Italian wine is the topic of covnersation no wine is more iconic than Chianti. This easy drinking yet incredibly complex wine is known to everyone who drinks wine. On this episode Jenn and Seán just scratch the surface of this storied and historical imporant Italian wine. Join us for a sip. Wine: Banfi Chianti Classico 2018 Bottled Up! Webpage: bottledupbodcast.blog Bottled Up! YouTube: Bottled Up! on YouTube

What is organic wine? Is it a marketing ploy? What about Biodynamic Wines? Can I get Tuesday-Tipsy in a eco responsible way? Jenn and Seán answer these questions and more in this 8th Bonus Episode! This weeks wine: Zio Baffa Pinot Grigio (provided by WineArt NYC) and Brooks Dry Riesling

Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot GREEEEEEEEEEEE. If you love refershing white wines, you will love Pinot Grigio. On this episode Jenn and Seán sample a new (2020! super fresh!) Pinot grigio from Sustainable viticultural wine producer Zio Baffa. Grab a bottle and come along! This week's episode is sponsored by Wine Art NYC, check them out online or if you're local to NYC go check them out in person. This week's wine: Zio Baffa Pinot Grigio 2020 The Bottled Up! Podcast You Tube Channel is now live! Follow and subscribe to be alertred as new content is uploaded.

The Pandemic has changed a lot of things. How we approach shopping and interacting in public spaces is defintely one of those things. Wine Clubs and Wine Subscription services offer a way to shop for your daily juice while limiting public interaction. On this bonus Episode Jenn and Seán go thru the pros and cons of wine clubs, and maybe discover a few other fun bits in the world of subscription services. more info at The Bottled Up! Blog Follow us on Social Media! Instagram: @ bottled_up_podcast Facebook: BottleUpPodcast

Spain is one of the largest wine producers in the world. Amazing wines can be found across all price spectrums in Red, White, Rose, and Sparkling. In this Episode Jenn and Seán test the waters of Spain's largest wine producing region, Rioja. It's a journey, come along with us. Wine of the week: El Coto Crianza Rioja 2016 This episode's musica tracks are by Jose Barrios and Rune Dale Bottled Up! Instagram Bottled Up! Blog

Bonus Episode Number 6! 6?!?! Thats crazy. Crazy fun. In this bonus episode Jenn and Seán dive in to the world of winemaking and how the wine maker can shape the flavors in your glass. This week's wine is: Divum Chardonnay 2016 More information on our blog: Bottled Up! Blog This week's music is from Scott Buckley

Chardonnay. We all have an opinion. SO why not listen to ours? This weeks wine is: L'Orangeraie 2019 Chardonnay

For as long as there have been movies, there has been wine in movies. In this bonus episode Seán and Jenn take a wander thru the love affair that is Cinema and Wine. Special thanks to our first Patreon Patron, Ethan Steimel and the Artistic Finance Podcast.

Pinot Noir is huge in pop culture. Its also an incredibly important grape in the world of wine! Join Seán and Jenn while they dip their glasses into the Pinot Pool. This weeks wine: The Pinot Project, Pinot Noir 2019 music by: Dar Gorlan