Scores & Pours

Jill's in Spain. Emily's in Minneapolis. In this episode, they catch up on what Emily's listening to lately & Jill's most recent visit to Majorca. Find a playlist, wine list, merch list, and support us financially on Patreon.

Sommelier Jill Mott interviews winemaker Dimitris Georgas in Spata, Greece.

Jill and Emily visit BlackStack Brewing in St. Paul, Minnesota. You'll find a beer list, a playlist, ways to buy merch, and ways to support Scores & Pours on Patreon.

Listeners have commented on their love for Emily & Jill switching roles; Emily teaching us about wine, beer or spirits while Jill talks music. In this episode of Scores & Pours, Emily elects an iconic producer of Belgian beer to elaborate further about Flemish Red Ales. Jill teaches us about Greek jazz musicians she's come to enjoy. Find a beer list, playlist, merchandise, and ways to support us financially on Patreon.

Legendary, humble winemaker. Legendary, flamboyant jazz trumpeter. You'll find a playlist, a wine list, a merchandise list, and ways to support Scores & Pours financially on Patreon.

Glou Glou & João Gilberto/bossa nova become one in this episode of Scores & Pours. Find merch, a playlist, a wine list, and support us financially on Patreon.

Scores & Pours celebrates Oktoberfest by tasting two Bavarian and two domestic brews from this season, while listening to a famous autumnal jazz standard. Find merch, a playlist, a beer list, and support Scores & Pours financially on Patreon.

So many layers to life. Press play to experience & learn about the layers in jazz and how it can be constructed and how wine can be put together in layers be it vintages, vessels, grapes, skin maceration or lack thereof and how that affects what's in the glass. You'll find a playlist, a wine list, and ways to support Scores & Pours on Patreon.

We've been loving the opportunity to interview some of our favorite people in the music and drinks world! It gets us out of the “office” (sometimes) and allows more insight into our larger converging worlds of song + sips. In this episode, Emily & Jill travel to the University of Minnesota's Arboretum and the world renown grape breeding project to interview two people at the helm of creating new and inspirational grapes… All welcome Jenny & John Thull! *When you hear bleeps, we were witnessing confidential information. You can find a playlist, a wine list, and support Scores & Pours financially on Patreon.

Our show this week turns impromptu, when Emily's friend, Holly, leaves the best message ever that involves cat sitting, Post-it notes and beer. Pretty much poetry. Find a beer list, a playlist and support us financially on Patreon!

We interviewed Gretchen Skedsvold of indie wine shop Henry & Son in Minneapolis, the first of its kind in the Twin Cities. In this episode the three of us sit down and talk why Mpls?, bossa nova, supporting the little guys, dogmatic approaches and much more. Find a playlist, wine list and support us on Patreon!

In this episode, we interview composer Oleksa Lozowchuk and cellist Blair Lofgren as they sip on a wine made from one of their favorite grape varietals. We sip on an offspring grape and discuss the similarities, differences and of course, their music. Consider supporting us on Patreon, where you'll find a wine list and a playlist!

In this episode, we interview Zacc Harris, a jazz guitarist who is about to release his new album: Small Wonders. He likes red, French, earthy wines hence, that's what we're drinkin'. Find a playlist, a wine list, and support us financially on Patreon.

Tasting beers on location at Bang Brewing in St. Paul was a real treat. The beers are crafted with organic ingredients and that's just the start. You can support Jill and Emily, and see a beer list / playlist on Patreon. Thank you for listening!

Sometimes you just want beer (or wine) & music to be lovely and delicious and flipping great but in the background whether you're hanging out with friends or family, whatever the occasion. Listen in to find out what we consider “session” music as well as the actual definition of a “session” beer. Find a beer list, a playlist, and support us on Patreon!

Scores & Pours takes a field trip to a local brewery in Robbinsdale, Minnesota: Wicked Wort Brewing Co. and comments on the space, the brews and more. Find merchandise and support us on Patreon!

Unexpected summer wine. Unexpected summer jazz. Delicious with groove. Find a playlist, wine list, ways to buy merchandise and support us financially on Patreon!

Wines & musicians/composers that have been pushed by the wayside due to taxes, jealousy, life choice or simply, more famous options. You can find merch, a playlist, a wine list, and support Scores & Pours on Patreon.

Jill and Emily talk with game developer named Yves Hohler. His company, Broken Arms Games, just released a wine-making simulator game called Hundred Days. The music in the episode comes from the game, composed by Tumult Kollektiv. It's a great combination of Emily's love for gaming and Jill's love of winemaking. Support us, find a playlist and wine list, ways to buy merchandise on Patreon.

We can't believe it! Well actually, with all the hard work and this past year, we can. Episode 100. In. The. Books. Reflection. What we're into. You'll find a playlist, wine list, merchandise and ways to support us financially on Patreon.

We LOVE sharks. They're graceful and some of nature's most perfectly designed predators. You may be wondering how we'll tie classical music + wine into this obsession. Listen in to find out… You can support S&P, find a playlist, a wine list, and ways to buy merch on Patreon.

We HEART Mexico. Mezcal + Mexican composers in this episode of S&P! Playlist, mezcal list, photos, ways to get S&P merch, and more on Patreon!

Ridiculousness in many forms. Non-comprehendible + almost too good coming in this episode of Scores & Pours. Teaser: hard seltzers. Trombones. 11 year old musicians that could out-talent someone 50 years their senior. Find a playlist, a cider list, merch and ways to support us financially on Patreon.

We’ve discussed that wines can age. Can suds? We’ve also confirmed that certain classical compositions are timeless. How about jazz? What is the relevancy of said aging capabilities? Playlist, beer list, merch and ways to support us on Patreon.

Wines can age? How do compositions age? What is the relevancy of said aging capabilities? Find a wine list, a playlist, and support us financially on Patreon.

We heart Lebanon. Arak. Four-valve trumpets. And more! Find a link to merch, see our playlist, the spirits list, and support us financially on Patreon.

JAZZ! We’ve gotten numerous requests to explore the world of jazz thankfully, it is one of Emily & Jill’s musical muses! In this episode of Scores & Pours we talk about precision in both jazz &... Martinis. Find photos, a list of spirits, a playlist, a merch list, and please support us financially on Patreon.

We love springtime! We love flowers! In this episode of Scores & Pours, we discover spring as a muse for compositions & explore how and why certain grapes/wines smell like flowers! Please support us financially on Patreon, you'll find a playlist, wine list, and ways to buy Scores & Pours merch there too. Thank you!

Celebrating Earth Day 2021, we focus on wine’s environmental impact & how to make better choices for the Earth when electing your next wine. We also explore music inspired by nature. Find a playlist, wine list, and support Scores & Pours financially on Patreon.

On this episode of Scores & Pours, we speak with Andrew Gades, a music theorist and expert on all things organ. Surprisingly enough, we came across Idaho wine (thanks to Andrew) and only scratch the surface of Idaho’s wine history and current regions (AVAs) all whilst tasting a local pet nat style wine from the Snake River Valley. Find a wine list, playlist, merch and ways to support us financially on Patreon.

On this episode of Scores & Pours, we sink into Japan thus, Part II = traditional, Japanese, classical instruments meet Japanese beers. Find a playlist and other information, and please consider supporting us financially, on Patreon.

On this episode of Scores & Pours we travel to Japan via music & beverage! Find a playlist, sake list, pictures, video, merch, and ways to help us financially on Patreon. 

They’re everywhere! Ubiquitous, pleasurable and primal - listen in to learn more about the pentatonic scale and pét nats/methode ancestrales sparkling wines. Find merch, playlist, a wine list, and support us financially on Patreon.

When smart people get together, they can do amazing things. In this episode, we continue our focus on an intentional group with a purpose in classical music called THE FIVE and a non-intentional group of winemakers that spurred a movement: THE GANG OF FOUR. Find a playlist, wine list, merchandise and patreon-only content on Patreon.

When smart people get together, they can do amazing things. In this episode, we focus on an intentional group with a purpose in classical music called THE FIVE and a non-intentional group of winemakers that spurred a movement: THE GANG OF FOUR. Find merch, extra content, playlist and wine list on Patreon.

Emily and I talk about A LOT of wine (& beer & spirits!) and classical music however there are sub-topics we rarely dive into, if at all… In this episode we’ll dive deep into Chardonnay and… Mozart. Find a wine list, a playlist, a merch list and ways to support Scores & Pours on Patreon. 

We’re lucky we have documentation about a few composers’ favorite foods/dishes which we’ll discuss in this episode. Which made us naturally think of drink and the principles and myths of wine and food pairing. On Patreon, you'll find a playlist, wine list, and a link to view our Scores & Pours merch. Thanks for listening!

Last episode, we talked about famous composers’ favorite wines. In this go ‘round, we’ll talk about well-known wine personalities’ favorite compositions/composers. Find a playlist, wine list, merchandise, and ways to support us financially on Patreon.

What did composers like to drank? The greats liked to drink more than you’d think and interesting wines to say the least. Of course, we’ll feature some of their lesser-known works. See a playlist, wine list, merch list and support us financially on Patreon.

In this episode of S&P, Jill & Emily switch roles. Jill teaches Emily about a few new favorite French, Romantic Era composers; Emily teaches Jill about a French cordial made by monks. You can find a playlist, spirits list, cocktail recipe, merchandise and support us financially on Patreon.

Jazz interpretations of classical music? Hip wine renditions of classic styles? Learn more in this episode of Scores & Pours! Find a playlist, a wine list, merchandise and support us on Patreon.

We thank those in those composers in the classical music realm (we could name so many, but we chose to keep it succinct) and wine makers that preserve/conserve elements of music and wine that could otherwise be lost if it weren’t for their efforts. Find a playlist, wine list, merch list on Patreon. Please support us financially!

During this season of elections and subsequent inaugurations, it made us contemplate presidential history, specifically (obviously) what many of them listened to, the US Marine Band, and… What they drank. And drank they did. Find a playlist, wine list, and merchandise on Patreon.

Bloopers 2020. Enough said. See a playlist, find merch and support Scores & Pours on Patreon.

Living amidst a Pandemic makes us wonder about past ones. We decided to focus on the Pandemic of 1918 and what was happening in a heralded wine region at the time, along with the world of classical music. Find resources including merchandise, maps, a playlist and a wine list on our Patreon page.

This holiday season will be an odd one, however a couple traditions cannot be set aside due to COVID-19: tried-and-true music alongside some great wine. In this episode we’ll dig deep into Handel’s Messiah and classic as well as Jill’s preferred holiday selections. Find merch, Patron-only content, a playlist, a wine list, and ways to support Scores & Pours on Patreon.

Birds are muses in many orchestral compositions. They also wreak havoc on vineyards worldwide. In this episode, we’ll explore bird calls in various works as well as talk about avian destruction of vineyards and how that can be mitigated. Find a playlist, a wine list, images that relate to the episode, merchandise, and ways to support Scores & Pours on Patreon.

We wanted an episode that focused on Dead Giveaways but when it came to discussing this composer or that grape, this conductor or that region, it became incredibly clear you could put holes in many arguments apropos. A Dead Giveaway relating to quality became a much easier and more concrete discussion. Listen in as we discuss a fool proof symphony orchestra and importer to satisfy your quality-driven senses. Find a playlist, wine list and support us on Patreon.

Catching up post California on wines & travel nightmares and classical music to calm the nerves during crazy times. You'll find a playlist, a wine list, and ways to support us financially on Patreon.

This episode of Scores & Pours was recorded on location in southern California. We talk about the wildfires in CA, some cool and controversial winemakers in the area as well as one of Emily’s favorite California composers that happens to be one of the world’s best video game composers. You can find a playlist, a wine list and support Scores & Pours on Patreon.

Scores & Pours is heading to California on a road trip which got us on the topic of classical music playlists for the car and naturally, canned wine (not while one is driving, of course). Find a wine list, a playlist and support Scores & Pours on Patreon.