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Erin and Maureen continue the Season of the Best Movies with a review of the book and movie Jurassic Park.  Rick joins in to discuss the Portuguese Red Duoro he paired with this movie. 

Erin and Maureen discuss the Portuguese Red - Duoro Rick paired with Jurassic Park.Erin and Rick enjoyed a wine from Dos Lusiadas called Eleivera Tinto Duoro.https://www.mtouton.com/products/portugal/97211-2018/dos-lusiadas-%23039%3Beleivera-%23039%3B-tinto-douroMaureen enjoyed a wine from The Fifth Empire called Destino Authentic Red Blend. https://www.vivino.com/US/en/the-fifth-empire-destino-authentic-red-blend/w/6374260?srsltid=AfmBOoqdGu9Pj-yGyeHTbLxdTxSKaDpEswNfAjVPPwqrpWDdgwjNQLRS

Pages Pictures & Pairings continues the Season of Best Movies ever with The Body and Stand by Me.  Erin and Maureen discuss The Body by Stephen King and the movie based on this novella called Stand By Me.  Rick pairs a Willamette Chardonnay with Stand by Me. 

Rick pairs a Willamette Valley Chardonnay with the movie Stand By Me. Rick and Erin enjoy a Chardonnay from Granville Vineyard https://www.granvillewines.com/Maureen enjoys a Chardonnay from Coelho Winery.https://coelhowinery.com/collection/all-wines

To kick of the Season of the Best (according to Erin and Maureen), we discuss the Shawshank Redemption while enjoying the Dolcetto Rick paired.

Rick selected a Dolcetto to go with The Shawshank Redemption.Erin and Rick enjoyed Dolcetto d'Alba from Elio Altare.https://www.elioaltare.com/en/wines/dolcetto-dalba-doc/19Maureen also enjoyed a Dolcetto d'Alba by Carlo Revello & Figli.https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/dolcetto/carlo-revello-figli-dolcetto-dalba/p/233853750

Erin and Maureen share lots of laughs and holiday joy while enjoying the Argentinian Malbec Rick paired with Christmas with the Kranks. 

Erin and Maureen discuss the Argentinian Malbec Rick selected for Skipping Christmas and Christmas With the Kranks.Rick and Erin enjoyed Fabre Montmayou https://www.wine.com/product/fabre-montmayou-gran-reserva-malbec-2021/1312642Maureen enjoyed a Cantena Malbec https://catenazapata.com/catena-malbec.phpFeel fee to pick up an Argentinian Malbec from your local grocery store and drink along with us on Friday!

Erin and Maureen discuss Little Women while enjoying the white blend Rick paired.

Erin and Maureen discuss the white blend Rick paired with Little Women.  Rick and Erin enjoy another wine from Bos, Wishflower.https://www.boswine.com/product/2023-BOS-Wishflower?pageID=5124D10B-9048-6499-EC6E-61622EDCBC73&sortBy=DisplayOrder&maxRows=10&Maureen enjoys a California wine, Kitchen Sink.https://www.totalwine.com/wine/white-wine/white-blend/kitchen-sink-white-blend/p/105068750

Erin and Maureen discuss the DaVinci Code while enjoying a Rose selected by Rick.

Rick selects a Rose to pair with the DaVinci Code.  Rick and Erin enjoy the same wine they enjoyed for Nine Perfect Strangers, Taval Rose 2020.  https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com/release/chateau_d_aqueria_tavel_rose_2020/Maureen enjoys a Rose from Goose Ridge Vinyards in Washington.https://www.gooseridge.com/Shop/Revelation

Erin and Maureen discuss Interview with the Vampire, Maureen's surprise book, while they drink the Beaujolais Rick paired with the book and movie.

Rick pairs a Beaujolais for Interview with the Vampire.  Rick, Erin and Maureen all enjoyed a Beaujolais - Villages.  For a lower alcohol option, Rick suggests a Beaujolais - Nouveau.  

Erin and Maureen enjoy the Muscadet Rick selected for Girl Who Played with Fire.  Maureen surprises Erin with her next book and movie selection.

Rick selected a Muscadet for all to enjoy as they listen along to Girl Who Played with Fire.Maureen enjoyed a Bougrier Muscadet.  https://www.totalwine.com/wine/white-wine/melon-de-bourgogne/bougrier-muscadet-sevre-et-maine/p/243187750Erin and Rick enjoyed a Domaine Des Ratelles Muscadet. https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/dom+vinet+de+ratelles+sur+lies+muscadet+sevre+maine+pays+nantaise+loire+france/1/usa-oh-y?srsltid=AfmBOopTsMWlu3t_MGxOyLbVh_NIuluoL3qNA9a-GVMvQGfplFsD57lHPick up a bottle and enjoy Friday's episode!

Erin and Maureen discuss Insurgent and the Pinot Noir Rick paired with the movie.

Rick selects a Pinot Noir to go with Insurgent.  Rick and Erin enjoy a wine from their "special stash" called Pommard. https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/comte+armand+clos+de+epeneaux+monopole+pommard+epenots+premier+cru+cote+beaune+burgundy+france/2013?srsltid=AfmBOorC_tssPUMoM4DkwzwuWjheiwXN-TmZ0IzWZjFp4bWWwfOwt9LyMaureen enjoys a Caliveda which is rated the number one pinot noir for the value at Total Wine.  https://skwines.com/shop/product/caliveda-pinot-noir/63471132256dce11db8ee3d0?option-id=c1bb489fb47560c668488313a96d315d8fb7a34b5e6bc31be215a41aad56611f&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsJO4BhDoARIsADDv4vDsJNP8ik2BQlViqZNIsUtuOu08_7vxGpu0YeGe2z5u6sLJ3pqAzwEaAu1TEALw_wcB

Erin and Maureen celebrate their "about" one year anniversary of hitting record for Pages Pictures and Pairings.

Erin and Maureen discuss continued teenage angst while enjoying the Chianti Rick paired with New Moon.

Rick selects a Chianti to pair with the second book in the Twilight Series - New Moon.  Maureen picked out a St. Giorgio Chianti at Total Wine.  https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/red-blend/st-giorgio-chianti/p/349662750Rick and Erin picked up DaVinci Wine Chianti at our local grocery store.  https://www.davinciwine.com/chianti.html

Erin and Maureen share their thoughts on Chamber of Secrets in the first episode of the Season of Seconds!  Rick shares his reasons for pairing a red blend while existing on 2 hours of sleep. 

Erin and Maureen discuss the red blend Rick paired with Chamber of Secrets.Rick and Erin enjoyed a 2022 Lamastus from Modales Winery in Fennville Michigan.  https://modaleswines.com/product/2022-lamastus-red-blendMaureen enjoyed a Silk Soft Red Blend from Menage a Trois.  https://www.menageatroiswines.com/wines/silk-soft-red-blend/

Erin and Maureen discuss Girl with the Dragon Tattoo while enjoying the ice wine Rick paired.  Maverick joins in the fun and provides important takes on Lisbeth Salandar.  ****PLEASE NOTE**** The book and both the movies contain graphic depictions of sexual violence.  

Erin and Maureen wrap up the Season of 1sts with Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.  Rick paired an Ice Wine for this movie.  Erin and Rick enjoyed an ice wine from St. Julian's Winery in Paw Paw Michigan. https://www.stjulian.com/store/ice-wine-375mlMaureen selected (on her own) Vidal Ice from Wagner Vineyard, in the Finger Lakes region of the United States.  https://store.wagnervineyards.com/vidal-ice-375ml-p30.aspx***PLEASE NOTE**** Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, the book and both of the movies, depict graphic scenes of sexual violence.  

Erin and Maureen share bunches of laughs while talking about Divergent and Rick's pairing of Riesling.

Rick selects a Riesling to pair with Divergent and it for the most fun reason yet!Erin and Rick's Riesling is called LandKastle which you can find at Aldi.  Maureen enjoys a Riesling from Chataeu Ste Michelle in Washington

Erin and Maureen discuss Twilight and Rick's selection of a Cabernet Sauvignon (Casillero del Diablo).  There is also a spirited dialogue regarding at what point in time cell phones became normal in households

Erin and Maureen discuss the Casirello del Diablo, Cabernet Sauvignon which Rick paired with Twilight.  This is a widely distributed wine and you should be able to pick it up in "most" places, including grocery stores. 

Erin and Maureen chat about the first book in the Harry Potter series.  Rick discusses the wine he selected and why.  Baby Maverick wakes up at the end of the pod to share his thoughts!

Erin and Maureen enjoy the red from the Bourdeux region that Rick paired with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's (or Sorcerer's) Stone.  Erin and Rick's wine is: Chateau Le Grande Moulin 2018 at Hardings a Michigan grocery storeMaureen's wine is: Chateau Forcas Dupre 2020 at Total Wine. 

Erin and Maureen jump into July with a quick catch up on all things Baby Maverick!  They also talk about the next season of the pod, the Seasons of Firsts.

Warning: Kiss the Girls by James Patterson is a book which graphically depicts violence against women.  Please read and watch with caution.Erin and Maureen discuss Kiss the Girls while enjoying a Mourvedre and Pinot Noir.This may or may not be the wrap up  of Season 5, Action Books and Movies.

Erin and Maureen discuss the variety of different options you can select to listen along to Kiss the Girls.Options:Mourvedre (French and Spanish wine regions.  Erin and Rick enjoyed a wine from Lindquist)Mataro (Portugal wine which translates into "Killer")Pinot NoirDomaine Tempier (The one Rick recommends as the best fit with Kiss the Girls)Monastrell (Spanish region.  Rick recommends Juan Gill)

Erin and Maureen discuss the Killing Floor by Lee Child where the character Jack Reacher is introduced and is the basis of the Amazon Prime show Reacher.

Erin and Maureen discuss the Chardonnay Rick selected for the book Killing Floor by Lee Child and the Amazon Prime Series Reacher (Season 1).  Erin and Rick's Chardonnay is from Green Bird Cellars on the Leelenau Peninsula (https://www.greenbirdcellars.com/).  Maureen picked up a Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay at the grocery store for the amazing price of $7.99.  Pick yourselves up a bottle to enjoy along with us on Friday!

Erin and Maureen wrap up the Season of Newish Releases with Lessons in Chemistry.  

Erin and Maureen enjoy a Pet-Nat paired by Rick for Lessons in Chemistry.  Erin and Rick chose a Pet-Nat called Es Lo Que Es from Modales in Fennville, Michigan (www.modaleswines.com).  Maureen went to Total Wine and chose a Pet Nat Dandy (https://www.totalwine.com/wine/champagne-sparkling-wine/sparkling-wine/dandy-pet-nat/p/349710750).

Erin and Maureen discuss Fool Me Once and Rick joins to share why he paired Sauvignon Blanc with this show.

Erin and Maureen discuss the Sauvignon Blanc Rick pairs with Fool Me Once.

Erin and Maureen discuss The Last Thing He Told Me while enjoying a glass of Albariño paired by Rick. 

Erin and Maureen really enjoy the Albariño wine Rick paired with The Last Thing He Told Me 

Erin and Maureen share their thoughts on the book and move Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.

Erin and Maureen start Season Five - New Releases with Rick's wine selection for Where the Crawdads Sing.  Rick selected a biodynamic, or natural wine for this pairing.  Rick and Erin drank a wine grown in California by a Michigan wine maker Dave Bos of  Bos Wine in Elk Rapids (boswine.com) called Moon Bos Harvest Red 2021 vintage. Maureen sipped and spit (because you know, pregnancy) a wine called Heritage White 2021 from a French vineyard Chateau de Nages (chateaudenages.com/en).

Erin and Maureen return from an extended Spring Break with new content and release schedule!  

Erin and Maureen are taking a bit of a Spring Break as life is life-ing for both of us right now.  We will see you in March!

Erin and Maureen chat about one of Maureen's favorite movies, Fried Green Tomatoes.

Erin and Maureen talk about the Red Zinfandel that Rick paired with Fried Green Tomatoes as we continue the Month of Love celebration.

Erin and Maureen continue Season 4 and the Month of Love with the ultimate love story, Romeo and Juliet.

Erin and Maureen discuss Soave that is the wine Rick selected to pair with Romeo and Juliet.

Erin and Maureen  wrap of the Creepy Characters season and sort of start the Month of Love by talking about the book and movie Gone Girl.