Natural Disasters

In the first episode of Drunk Dial-- Adam and MAR's new hotline for listener questions-- King of Biodynamics Rudolf Steiner leaves a message from the grave to see what California white wines he should be drinking and they answer questions about volatile acidity, why yeast inoculation is such a big part of natural wine, what pairs with Frito Pies and more. Have a question for Adam and MAR? Drunk Dial them! Call 213-245-1503, leave them a message about wine or literally whatever and they'll get back to you in the next installment of Drunk Dial.

Adam & MAR attempt Zoom technology with winemaker James Jelks while drinking Florèz Wines’ “Moonmilk,” chat about Chardonnay, Santa Cruz wines and god knows what else. We’re doing our best so thanks for tuning in during this insane time.

MAR has her first glass of wine, Kindeli's "Otoño", in almost a month since she's been quarantined on quarantine with Shingles and cathes up with her bff Adam.

This is a first. With Marissa out sick Adam does a solo ep. He interviews Vinny Eng, the sommelier, political activist, writer, and all around great person. They talk about the restaurant industry and how COVID-19 is probably going to change it forever.

MAR & Adam contemplate what if this was the last episode of the podcast? Ever?! And if it was, what are the big takeaways from the pod? Please note this episode was recorded before the pandemic reached its new heights. This is a serious matter and despite our love of laughing, we know coronavirus is no joke.

Adam and MAR talk about the region of Beaujolais, why they put it on merch, and also get into politics and coronavirus because why the hell not considering the world might end? JK... sorta.

MAR and Adam talk to Patrick Cappiello of Monte Rio wines

The second part of our pairings episode from last week, which turned out to be disastrous in a couple ways.

Adam and listeners have been wanting a pairing episode since ND started in 2018. MAR has always been skeptical but WE'RE DOING IT! Tune in today for part one, where Adam and MAR test four different wines with seven different snacks. Tune in next week to hear part two, where Adam and MAR discuss pairing in general and junk food pairings, MAR's least favorite thing aside from the term "orange wine."

MAR and Adam discuss the social media epidemic in natural wine. Is it good, bad... Marissa's fault?

MAR and Adam talk sweet wine. Why is it such a controversial thing to like in the pro wine community. We talk the ins and out of sweet wine.

Adam and MAR discuss different kinds of wine fraud, ponder the possibility of a rise in wine fraud if the tariffs go into effect and somehow come full circle on it all while drinking Domaine La Taupe's 2017 "Surin"

MAR and Adam talk about the new year, cinema and why White Claw rules.

MAR and Adam sit down with Vermont wine maker Krista Skruggs of Zafa Wine and talk about what it takes to open a winery on nothing but a few dollars and a dream.

MAR and Adam drink Lamimidia's "Frekt" while discussing the impending 100% tariffs on European wine, how it could affect the economy of natural wine and also, while we're here, fuck Trump, dude.

MAR and Adam drink Jus Jus by Martha Stoumen and talk about the growing popularity of Piquette, a low abv beverage made from the pomace of grapes.

MAR and Adam GET REAL with hospitality activist and educator Ashtin Berry over a bottle of Ad Vinum's 2017 "Levat" rosé. The brilliant Berry, who's also a sommelier & bartender, takes us to school on creating equity in the industry, how community needs to be as sustainable as environmental practices, the time her & Adam got into in the comments and so, so much more, including discussing last month's New York Times report on sexual assault in the wine industry MAR was a part of. TUNE IN. YOU'LL BE A BETTER PERSON FOR IT.

A small holiday thank you to our listeners (especially you Patreon subscribers)

Marissa and Adam drink Le Raisin et L'Ange "Hommage A Robert" while discussing the phenomenon of glou glou wines.

Adam and MAR pop open Milan Nestarec’s “Juicy Fruit” and pop off about allocated wines, sample bottles and tasting before buying. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Adam and MAR have always supported universal glassware. But which is the best? Zalto? INAO? Stemless? On this episode, join Adam and MAR while they drink Frank Cornelissen's "Susucaru" Rosato out everything from $3 Crate and Barrel glasses to Madonna Inn goblets to find the best glass for your bottles. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

MAR and Adam drink Staigaire’s “Sweat Dreams” and talk about dry farming: what it is, why it’s a pillar of natural wine philosophies and whether or not climate change may change that. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Adam and MAR drink Alessandro Viola’s “Sinfonia di Grillo” while talking about one of the natural wine world’s brightest stars: Orange wine. They’ll take you through how it’s made, what gives it that bright orange color, and how MAR’s campaign to call it “skin-contact” has pretty much failed. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Adam surprises MAR with a new segment called "Poppin' Off" where they open sparkling wine and spring topics on one another without warning APPARENTLY since MAR was def not ready for this conversation about a sub sandwich chain's natural house wine. For fans of the OG rambles, you're welcome. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Ordering wine at restaurants can be a pain in the ass even for pros. In this episode, Adam and MAR discuss the ways they navigate a wine list, when to send wines back and other wine list related shit, like Adam's hard stance on corkage and MAR's shock to hear there are people out there not tipping on wine. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Adam and MAR go through the entire Court of Master Sommeliers' Deductive Tasting Format with an unlabeled bottle from a winemaker you probably know of and wow, it was TURBID. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Wine fairs are growing faster and bigger by the minute. It seems there's a new one in a new city almost monthly. This is GREAT news! However, have you ever been overwhelmed and totally lost trying to figure out how to navigate a room of 400 people while also figuring out what wines to taste and which wine makers to visit? Have no fear, Adam and MAR are here! We discuss etiquette, tips & tricks, and personal insights to help you navigate wine fairs around the world. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

It’s June so Adam and MAR discuss the totally expected topic of summer wines while drinking some totally unexpected gems. JK what else would we be drinking if it wasn’t Calcarius' "OrangeJulius" Falaghina, Le Sot de L'ange's "Malolatix” and Micro Bio's "Correcaminos.” Heads up: There has been a lot of bottle variation on the “Correcaminos” since the recording of this episode. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

You finally get your hands on that wine you've been dying to try and... it sucks? In this episode, Adam and MAR discuss bottle variation, when wines don't live up to their hype and how to manage your expectations, which is just good for everything in life TBH. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

What does it mean when someone says "typicity", are all grapes supposed to taste the same? Marissa and Adam explore two Pinot Noir's (Scar of the Sea from California and The Other Right from Australia) and see if they can find the common thread. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Marissa and Adam are back. After an extended break we return with a general overview of who we are, and what to expect from Natural Disasters, all while drinking Sonoma Mountain Winery's Co-Ferment. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

A podcast about wine and sh*t. Mostly wine, but who's to say? Join wine professionals Marissa A. Ross (Bon Appétit Magazine) and Adam Vourvoulis (Vin de California) for the basics, in's and out's and latest conversations around natural wine. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Aunts, Uncles and Self Improvement by Marissa A. Ross and Adam Vourvoulis Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Oak. People love it or hate it but all MAR and Adam are saying is give oak a chance! Tune in to get a general run down on the different types of oak you can get at the oak store (including what's in the bargain bin), how oak affects a wine's flavor profile, how MAR believes oak can actually be a flaw/fault, and more while drinking the super delicious Le Raisin et l'Ange "Nedjma 17" Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

MAR and Adam have a lot of opinions about how natural wine is being called a "trend" in the media. If you don't like their freewheelin' rambles, this is not an ep for you, but if you DO LIKE hearing about how natural wine is a passionate lifestyle choice people have made for decades, how MAR is the shitty Rolling Stones reporter that ruined your favorite band, or Adam talk about cocaine, THEN YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE IT! Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Yeah, everyone loooves pét-nat, but what is it? Adam and MAR discuss how pétillant natural is made, how it differs from other methods of making sparkling wine, and how just because a wine is "natural" and "sparkling" does not mean it's a pétillant natural. All this and more while drinking a brand spankin' new 2018 Chardonnay pét-nat from Scar of the Sea. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Marissa Loves Vermont by Marissa A. Ross and Adam Vourvoulis Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Becoming A Sommelier Is Like School, But With Less Drinking by Marissa A. Ross and Adam Vourvoulis Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

What's Cork Got To Do With It? by Marissa A. Ross and Adam Vourvoulis Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Adam and MAR discuss the process, the pros, the cons, and the Bruno Mars-ness of carbonic maceration. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

It's that time again-- HARVEST! Adam and MAR go over the broad what/where/when/why's of harvesting while drinking Lamiddia's "Crick" sparkling Montepulciano and make progress on their never-ending debate about whether or not terroir exists. They don't get to talk about Kanye or Rick & Morty because Adam makes MAR tear up, but there is a good story about making wine on the moon. Theme music by Monster Rally Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Ditch the wine charms you added to your cart while drunk on Etsy and get ready for Adam and MAR to tell you exactly what you need-- and don't need-- to serve wine. They discuss everything from wine keys to chilling vessels to Coravins to glassware over a bottle of the Kindeli "Verano" rosé from New Zealand. They also talk about MAR's tits' hate mail, unsustainable vices, skydiving, and incest porn, but somehow NOT Rick & Morty? It's fine, you'll be a better host after this. Theme music by Monster Rally. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Adam and MAR talk about how heat damages wine and how to store wine at home while drinking a Meinklang Zweigelt. They hold the Dan Harmon discussion until the end. If you don’t hate us, maybe subscribe? Maybe leave us a review? Adam says 5 Stars. Theme music is back, and it’s by Monster Rally. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Adam and MAR drink and talk about the wine she helped make with Umbrian winemaker/Yoda/Batman Danilo Marcucci, the Vini di Giovanni “Ciliegiozzo Frizzante” Ciliegiolo. They also talk about what the hell native yeast is, why it’s so important, what inoculation is, and more. Also, MAR was wrong— Morty has BDE. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Adam and MAR talk blends and Big Dick Energy while drinking the new Vini Rabasco "Cancellato" Montepulciano before going classic A&MAR on LeBron, Percy Selections' trade tasting, Drake, veal kidneys, Rick & Morty, and god knows what else. But hey, the sound is pretty dece on this one, yeah? Cool, glad you think so too. Thanks for listening/subscribing/rating/liking. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Noel Diaz of Purity wine brings a bottle that makes Marissa smile so big it hurt, Adam cries about mariachi bands, and they discuss co-op life, the importance of community, and the future growth of natural wine. Theme music by Monster Rally Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Severine Perru of The Ten Bells joins Adam, Marissa, three dogs, one cat, and a baby to talk about The Ten Bells opening in Los Angeles, her beginnings studying bugs, and her wine adventures in Australia. And lots, lots more. Because that's what happens when someone brings over two bottles of l'Octavin. ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

What the hell is a Brutal!!! wine and how the hell did Adam Vooolovooolus make one? Adam tells all, Marissa is a little drunk and fawning, they both have solid Sanchez burps and discuss another collaborative wine label, La Boutanche. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Marissa hates plain M&M's and Adam first smoked weed before you were born also does Charles Shaw's certified organic wine taste better or nah? Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

Our first winemaker! Tracey Brandt of Donkey & Goat! We drink Pinot Gris and talk labels, transparency, fining, filtering & more. Doug Swim chimes in about front farts, Adam renames "mouse," and Marissa repeats herself a lot. Just a totally classic ND pod ep, bro. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

On this episode, Marissa likes talking about dirt, while Adam thinks dirt is dumb. We also text with Evan Lewandowski & Chris Scanlan to get to the bottom of this bottle. We ramble a bunch and are working on the sound issues, but this is our second, ahem, THIRD, pod so. Doing our best. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.