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Wine for Normal People
Ep 563: Alentejo, Portugal -- Original Blends, Great Value

Wine for Normal People

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 43:01


This week I go in depth on one of the best value regions of Portugal -- Alentejo. These wines are mainly blends and they are as easy on the palate as they are on the wallet -- a perfect combo!  Photo: Vineyards in Alentejo outside of Évora. Credit: WFNP   Located in southern Portugal, a two hour drive east of Lisbon, Alentejo is huge -- representing almost one-third of the Iberian nation. Although in the past the region was known only as the breadbasket of Portugal and as the world's largest supplier of cork (nearly half of the world's  corks come from Alentejo's cork trees), today the region is experiencing a wine renaissance. After a rocky history, Alentejo has grown and its reputation has expanded with it.    Known for fruity, lush and plush red blends (about 75% of the wine) of grapes like Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez (Tempranillo), Trincadeira, Alfrochero, and Castelão, there are some higher end versions that sometimes contain Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah as well. The whites are in the minority and are fruity, soft, yet balanced blends as well. The tropical, tangerine noted and soft Antão Vaz is Alentejo's most important white with Arinto used for acidity, Fernão Pires for aroma and soft textures and Roupeiro for aroma as well.  Map: Rota dos Vinhos, from the Wines of Alentejo   This show covers all the bases on this fascinating region -- from its turbulent history to the climate, terroir, and the many DOPs that each have a distinct identiy.    Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Join the community today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   This show is brought to you by my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access – THE place to discover your next favorite bottle. Wine Access has highly allocated wines and incredible values, plus free shipping on orders of $150 or more. You can't go wrong with Wine Access! Join the WFNP/Wine Access wine club and get 6 awesome bottles for just $150 four times a year. That includes shipping! When you become a member, you also get 10% all your purchases on the site. Go to wineaccess.com/normal to sign up!   

The Paranormal 60
Killing Them with Kindness & Sinister Sweets - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 31:51


Think your sweet grandma's biggest crime is sneaking you an extra cookie? Think again... We're diving into the chilling world of killer grandmas — women who seemed harmless but left a trail of bodies in their wake. Meet Tamara Samsonova, the Russian “Granny Ripper” Uncover Dorothea Puente's backyard of buried secrets Hear about Amy Archer-Gilligan, the inspiration for Arsenic and Old Lace And don't miss Nannie Doss, the “Giggling Granny” with a deadly smile Behind every cozy sweater was a cold-blooded killer. Don't miss this episode — it's equal parts creepy and fascinating. Killing Them with Kindness & Sinister Sweets - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out the merch, blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net WHERE'S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader Check out Winnie's Linktree for everything Winnie! From merch for Paranormal 60, Love+Lotus Tarot & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot to digital designs with WS Media & more! IF YOU NEED HELP PLEASE CONTACT Call or Text to 988 Chat online at https://988lifeline.org/ SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Zelmin's Minty Mouth - Get more info and 15% off at www.Zelmins.com/P60 Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/factorpodcast and use code: FactorPodcast at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Kudos to Bart-El for making the wonderful intro vid Tip of the Cap to Jay Juliano for creating a perfect melodic interlude to the podcastPLEASE RATE & REVIEW MYSTERIES, MAYHEM & MERLOT PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show
Highlighting some famous red wine blends!

The Jill Bennett Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 12:44


Highlighting some famous red wine blends! Hester Creek Grenache Syrah Mourvedre 2022. ($34.99 Platinum National Wine Awards of Canada and double gold at All Canadian Wine awards) 45% Grenache, 38% Syrah (includes 2% of co-fermented Viognier), and 17% Mourvedre Roche Wines Nuances 2020 ($36). A blend of 47% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Barossa Valley Estate Grenache Syrah Mourvedre 2020 ($25) Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Chile ($18.99) Chapoutier Belleruche, Cotes du Rhone ($22.99) Chateau Margaux 1990 ($5550) Chateau Belle-vue Haut Medoc ($50) Guest: Karl Kliparchuk - Writer at mywinepal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connoisseurs Corner With Jordan Rich
Wine Expo Winners

Connoisseurs Corner With Jordan Rich

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 1:34 Transcription Available


WBZ's Jordan Rich talks with Ken Hoggins of Ken's Wine Guide about this year's Wine Expo winners.Get all the news you need by listening to WBZ - Boston's News Radio on the free #iHeartRadio app!

The Paranormal 60
Playtime or Profit? The Dark Side of Kid-fluencing & Family Vlogging - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 50:09


This Mother's Day, we're flipping the script and exposing the dark side of family vlogging. From momagers cashing in on childhoods to influencers trapped in toxic “Squads,” we dive into the twisted truth behind Bad Influence and Devil in the Family. Kid-fluencing isn't all cute dances and prank videos—it's abuse hiding in plain sight. Playtime or Profit? The Dark Side of Kid-fluencing & Family Vlogging - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out the merch, blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net WHERE'S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader Check out Winnie's Linktree for everything Winnie! IF YOU NEED HELP PLEASE CONTACT Call or Text to 988 Chat online at https://988lifeline.org/ SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Zelmin's Minty Mouth - Get more info and 15% off at www.Zelmins.com/P60 Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/factorpodcast and use code: FactorPodcast at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Kudos to Bart-El for making the wonderful intro vid Tip of the Cap to Jay Juliano for creating a perfect melodic interlude to the podcast PLEASE RATE & REVIEW MYSTERIES, MAYHEM & MERLOT PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN! #TrueCrime #KidfluencerExposed #MomagerMadness #FamilyVlogGoneWrong #RubyFranke #PiperRockelle #TiffanySmith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connoisseurs Corner With Jordan Rich
Mother's Day Winners

Connoisseurs Corner With Jordan Rich

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 1:34 Transcription Available


WBZ's Jordan Rich talks with Ken Hoggins of Ken's Wine Guide about great picks for Mom this Mother's Day.  Get all the news you need by listening to WBZ NewsRadio on the free #iHeartRadio app! 

Podcasty Aktuality.sk
Politikár: Parlamentný menštruačný cyklus, Odtrebko a trhanie patriarchátu (Epizóda 13/25)

Podcasty Aktuality.sk

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 62:51


Diváci a diváčky, poslucháči a poslucháčky a diváctvo, poslucháčstvo a humorectvo! Politikár je tu opäť a tentoraz s kvitnúcou ružou slovenskej komédie a vydrou národného humoru.Chúďatká vyhorené, prepracované! Aj takto zhrnul komik Silných rečí Matej Makovický pôsobenie poslancov Národnej rady Slovenskej republiky, ktorí tento rok strávili v laviciach len 28 dní. Komička Silných rečí Diana Renner je zase presvedčená, že poslanci by mali ísť každý mesiac rokovať napríklad do Prievidze, čo by podľa nej garantovalo primerané pracovné nasadenie.V relácii sa dozviete:Prečo je parlament permanentne v PMS;Čo to znamená, keď je ako „zbytočné vajcia";Kde by mal byť slovenský Brusel;Prečo na Slovensku nemôže byť nedeľa dňom pokoja;Kto platí komikom lístky do vlaku;Prečo treba presadiť Takešiho hrad s politikmi;Ako Diana už v piatich rokoch vedela, ako chutí podradný Merlot;Čo je pravá Mačeta na mačizmus;Ako Andrej Danko menifestuje 42 percentný výsledok;Ako sa volá odchádzajúca ruská diva;Kto by mal byť v salóne odmietnutých;Za čo sa Mako poďakoval Romane Tabakovej;Kedy príde kultúra Slovenská a žiadna iná;Prečo je Američan vláde drahší, ako Rus.

The Connected Table Live
Campania's Silvia Imparato, Montevetrano, Photographer & Vintner

The Connected Table Live

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 50:44


Acclaimed photographer, Silvia Imparato, enjoyed drinking fine wines with friends in Rome. But she returned to her family's country home near Salerno to make wines herself, enlisting the help of acclaimed wine consultant, Ricardo Cotarella. In 1991 Silvia introduced her first vintage of Montevetrano to rave reviews. Accolades continued with each new vintage. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico, Montevetrano has been named one of Campania's- and the world's -finest wines.The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).  The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

The Paranormal 60
Crack City Strangler with guest B.R.Bates - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 58:11


The Serial Killer You've Never Heard Of—But Should Have He killed 11 women in under a year—and most people have never heard his name. Dive into The Crack City Strangler, the chilling case of Benjamin Atkins. From the streets of Detroit to a confession, uncover how America's fastest serial killer evaded justice—until one woman survived with special guest, B.R. Bates BUY the BOOK - https://amzn.to/3YgCqTF Follow B.R. Bates - https://linktr.ee/br.bates Crack City Strangler: 12 Victims, One Year, One Monster with guest B.R.Bates - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out the merch, blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net WHERE'S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader Check out Winnie's Linktree for everything Winnie! From merch for Paranormal 60, Love+Lotus Tarot & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot to digital designs with WS Media & more! Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://lovelotustarot.com/ IF YOU NEED HELP PLEASE CONTACT Call or Text to 988 Chat online at https://988lifeline.org/ SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Zelmin's Minty Mouth - Get more info and 15% off at www.Zelmins.com/P60Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/factorpodcast and use code: FactorPodcast at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Kudos to Bart-El for making the wonderful intro vid Tip of the Cap to Jay Juliano for creating a perfect melodic interlude to the podcast PLEASE RATE & REVIEW MYSTERIES, MAYHEM & MERLOT PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN! #TrueCrimePodcast, #ForensicFiles, #UnsolvedMysteries, #TrueCrimeToFallAsleepTo, #DetroitSerialKiller, #CrackCityStrangler, #BenjaminAtkins, #TrueCrime2025, #ColdCaseDetroit, #SerialKillerStories, #TrueCrimeSleep, #MurderMystery2025, #FemaleHostedPodcast, #MurderInTheMotorCity, #CassCorridorKillings, #JournalistInvestigates, #ChillingTrueCrime, #FastestSerialKiller, #TrueCrimeSeries, #TrueCrimeAddict Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wine Appraiser
Finding a Trader Joe's Wine - Part 2!

Wine Appraiser

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 27:33


I just read an article in Wine Enthusiast that Riesling is one of the fastest-growing wine varieties on the market. According to the article, people are looking for crisp-bright wines; of course, Riesling fits that bill. Our first wine says it pairs well with chicken, fish, and spicy cuisines. Nero D'Avola is known for its dark fruit-driven flavors, full-bodied, and medium to medium-high tannins. In addition to the dark fruit, may get flavors of licorice, tobacco, and pepper.Meritage is a wine blended with the Bordeaux grape varieties, typically from outside of Bordeaux. The five Bordeaux grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petite Verdot. Pronounced like “heritage”. Tonight, we try these three wines from Trader Joe's.2023 Emma Reichart Dry Riesling, purchased for $5.99. Aromas of apricot, honeysuckle, citrus, minerality, and green apple. This wine comes from Germany with 11.5% alcohol.2022 Epicuro Nero D'Avola is from Sicilia DOP. Trader Joe's had this wine for $5.99. Fermented and aged in stainless steel. It has 13.7 g/L of residual sugar making this an off-dry wine. Reverse Wine Snob says aromas of red berry and cherry cough drop fruit, with touches of licorice and spice. Less complex but still a very affordable example of Nero d'Avola. It has 12.5% alcohol.2022 Roustabout Meritage from Paso Robles, California. Purchased for $7.99. Aromas of dark fruit with cola, tobacco, and pepper. Many reviews mention a jammy or over ripe fruit taste. 13.6% alcohol. This wine has 44% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc. Next week we are learning more about blind tasting. We are also going to reminisce about the 70's.

DiWineTaste Podcast - Italiano
Il Migliore Vino di Marzo 2025: Solengo 2021, Argiano

DiWineTaste Podcast - Italiano

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 14:15


Argiano è una delle principali e più affermate realtà vitivinicole del territorio di Montalcino e della Toscana. Celebre per i suoi eccellenti Brunello di Montalcino, Argiano è anche il produttore di uno dei più grandi Super Tuscans della storia, creato per la prima volta con l'annata 1995 grazie alla visione e allo strepitoso genio di Giacomo Tachis, il più grande enologo italiano e padre del rinascimento enologico del Paese. Solengo 2021 - anche ancora oggi è prodotto con la composizione ideata dal grande enologo piemontese - conquista i Cinque Diamanti DiWineTaste e il titolo di migliore vino di Marzo 2025.

DiWineTaste Podcast - English
Best Wine of March 2025: Solengo 2021, Argiano

DiWineTaste Podcast - English

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 13:49


Argiano is one of the main and most established wineries in the Montalcino area and Tuscany. Famous for its excellent Brunello di Montalcino, Argiano is also the producer of one of the greatest Super Tuscans in history, created for the first time with the 1995 vintage thanks to the vision and the amazing genius of Giacomo Tachis, the greatest Italian winemaker and father of the wine renaissance in the country. Solengo 2021 - still produced today with the composition conceived by the great Piedmontese winemaker - conquers DiWineTaste Five Diamonds and the title of best wine of March 2025.

Stop Wasting Your Wine
Wine Review: 1858 California Merlot, 2021 | Nailed It...

Stop Wasting Your Wine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 45:32


Join us this week as we review the 2021 1858 Merlot from, California. Colin bravely steps up to the plate for our first ever solo blind tasting and absolutely nails that it's a red wine! We also learn a bit about Caymus and the 1858 brand, well, at least Joel does, and play a quiz game that should have been easier than the guys made it. Tune in for wrong answers, lots of laughs, and another great review in this week's episode.Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stopwastingyourwine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 - Intro04:47 - Blind Tasting09:57 - The Big Reveal13:31 - Wine Discussion16:03 - History Rant w/ Aaron30:40 - Wine Review35:48 - Game: "Merlot or Mer-No"42:58 - Outro

Bei Anruf Wein – der Weinfreunde Podcast
Merlot: zwischen Segen und Fluch

Bei Anruf Wein – der Weinfreunde Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 26:09 Transcription Available


In dieser Folge von Bei Anruf Wein widmen sich Tobias und Michael dem Merlot – eine der weltweit meistangebauten Rebsorten, deren Weine oft unterschätzt werden. Die beiden Hosts von Bei Anruf Wein beleuchten Herkunft, Verbreitung und die typische Stilistik eines Merlots, erklären die genetische Verwandtschaft zu anderen Bordeaux-Rebsorten und diskutieren, warum Merlot sowohl als reinsortiger Wein als auch als Cuvée-Partner glänzt. Dazu liefern die beiden einen kleinen Exkurs in die Vogelkunde.+++ WEINFREUNDE.DE +++>> MERLOT WEINE>> DER WEINFREUNDE WEIN DES JAHRES: LES PINS VON EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD>> ÜBER WEINFREUNDE++++ WEINFREUNDE MAGAZIN +++>> MERLOT+++ UMFRAGE +++Bitte nehmt hier an unserer kurzen Umfrage zum Bei Anruf Wein Podcast teil:https://de.surveymonkey.com/r/M7PK2ZL+++ Bitte abonniert den Podcast und gebt eine Bewertung ab. Danke! +++Produktion und Schnitt: Andreas Hagelüken

The Paranormal 60
Crash, Cash & Cover-Ups: The Life & Lies of Robert Spears - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 60:05


This true crime story that reads like a Hollywood thriller— Imagine a respected doctor, a plane crash, a faked death, and a trail of deception that spans decades. That's the tale of Robert Spears, a man who orchestrated one of the most audacious cons in American history. Jerry Jamison is here to tell you all about it this “Catch Me if You Can” plot twist that you never saw coming! BUY the BOOK: https://amzn.to/42FOY8l Author's Page: https://amzn.to/3EloyRr Website: https://jerryjamison.com/ Crash, Cash & Cover-Ups: The Life & Lies of Robert Spears - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out the merch, blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net WHERE'S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader IF YOU NEED HELP PLEASE CONTACT Call or Text to 988 Chat online at https://988lifeline.org/ SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Zelmin's Minty Mouth - Get more info and 15% off at www.Zelmins.com/P60Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/factorpodcast and use code: FactorPodcast at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Kudos to Bart-El for making the wonderful intro vid Tip of the Cap to Jay Juliano for creating a perfect melodic interlude to the podcast PLEASE RATE & REVIEW MYSTERIES, MAYHEM & MERLOT PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lessons I Learned in Law
From M&A to Merlot: Jane Hyde on Embracing Career Detours and Speaking Human

Lessons I Learned in Law

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 49:04


Jane Hyde, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at RWS Group PLC, shares a refreshingly non-linear legal career that took her from City law to investment banking, via a sabbatical in wine tasting — all the way to the executive team of a global AI-enabled language services business.In this unfiltered episode, Jane reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her leadership journey. From leaving Freshfields for the trading floor at JP Morgan, to taking a career break and topping the global wine diploma charts, Jane's path is anything but typical. Her lessons emphasise the value of learning outside law, the importance of clear, human communication (especially in a tech-heavy world), and why ownership and accountability matter more than ever for in-house lawyers.Listeners will take away practical insight on integrating legal with the wider business, contributing meaningfully to executive discussions, and building credibility through sound judgement—not just technical skill. Jane also shares how side roads, like compliance and PSL roles, helped refine her leadership approach, and why your next move doesn't always need to be part of a five-year plan.Guest Recommendations:The Rest is History — A wide-ranging, witty take on historical moments with Tom Holland and Dominic SandbrookThe Rest is Entertainment — A pop culture spin by Marina Hyde and Richard OsmanAbout Heriot Brown: At Heriot Brown, we help lawyers find fulfilment in their careers. Beyond recruitment, we foster a thriving community of in-house legal professionals who share insights, experiences, and growth opportunities.

Wine Appraiser
Finding a Trader Joe's Wine that You Need to Try For Summer? Part 1.

Wine Appraiser

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 20:40


Viognier is a full-bodied white wine. Primary flavors of tangerine, peach, mango, honeysuckle, and rose. Cooler climate styles have greater citrus and floral traits with more acid and crispness. These wines are typically aged in stainless steel. Warmer climate Viognier is barrel aged, goes through malolactic fermentation, and therefore has richer tastes such as apricot, rose, and vanilla. These wines have less acidity and more creaminess. Viognier has become more popular in recent years with more plantings in California. Languedoc in the South of France is located south of the Rhone Valley and stretches to the Mediterranean Sea. It is west of Provence and the French Riviera along the Mediterranean and extends west into the Pyrenees Mountains. Tonight, we try these three wines from Trader Joe's. 2023 Honey Moon Viognier, purchased for $5.99. Aromas of peach, apricot, and honeysuckle. Flavors of honey, mango, and nectar. Floral scents, lush, full-bodied. This wine comes from California. 13.5% alcohol. Pairs with many cheeses, fish, white meats, and spicy foods. Hard to find much information, but two websites said it does not have residual sugar, even though it has a sweet taste. Many reviews also said it is a great summer sipper all by itself. Both of us scored this wine a 2 out of 5. 2024 Carayon La Rose is from the Languedoc in the South of France. Trader Joe's had this wine for $6.99. It has strawberry and fruit aromas and tastes. It is crisp yet ripe. It has 12.5% alcohol. Denise scored a 2. Dennis scored a 2023 Rain Cloud red blend from Napa, California. Purchased for $6.99. Aromas of blackberry, cherry, and currant, with hints of vanilla and spice. Many reviews mention a jammy taste. 14.5% alcohol. According to the Blonde Voyage Nashville, this wine is made with 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Petite Syrah. Denise scored a 3 and Dennis scored a 2.Next week we will continue our tasting of Trader Joe's wines.

The Black Wine Guy Experience
Navigating Napa's Past and Future: Eric Titus on Tradition, Innovation, and Titus Vineyards

The Black Wine Guy Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 97:04


On this episode of Beats Vines & Life, host MJ Towler welcomes Eric Titus, general manager and vineyard operations manager at Titus Vineyards. With deep roots in Napa Valley's wine country, Eric shares the fascinating story of his family's legacy—from growing up in Sonoma with his three brothers, to earning his doctorate in biology, and working around the world as a marine biologist and environmental consultant before coming home to join the family business.They reminisce about rural childhood adventures, family traditions, and the evolution of Sonoma and Napa from small towns to world-renowned wine destinations. Eric drops knowledge on the art of winemaking, from the secret splash of Viognier in their Sauvignon Blanc to his mission of reviving Merlot and championing classic varietals like Petite Verdot and Zinfandel.But this isn't just a podcast about wine—it's a conversation about life paths, family values, history, and all the unexpected turns that can bring someone back to their roots. Whether you're a passionate wine lover, a fan of rich storytelling, or just here for the laughs, you'll appreciate this deep and entertaining dive into the world of wine, Napa Valley culture, and what it means to keep tradition alive in a changing world.Pour yourself a glass as Eric and MJ dig into multi-generational tales of migration, resilience, and entrepreneurship that shaped Titus Vineyards. A Massive THANK YOU to ERIC TITUS!!! For more information about Titus Vineyards click the link!!Follow Titus Vineyards on IG!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlifeThank you to our sponsor, The Best Shake Ever. Fuel Your Body, Elevate Your Life with Shakeology! Looking for a delicious, nutrient-packed shake that supports your health and wellness goals? Shakeology is your all-in-one superfood solution! Packed with premium proteins, fiber, probiotics, antioxidants, and essential vitamins.For more information, go to The Best Shake Ever____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sip with Nikki
*70th Episode Encore Special* Wine Haters Welcome, with My Friend Heather (who doesn't like wine)

Sip with Nikki

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 54:13 Transcription Available


If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy me a glass of wine and I'll give you a shoutout on a future episode!Not everyone loves wine. I know this. And while it's hard for me to relate, I can respect it. For our 70th Episode, I'm re-sharing one of our most listened episodes to date!I Last year, I sat down with my friend Heather, who's not exactly a fan of wine (she calls it "rotten juice"). She wanted to learn more about what all the hype is about. You'll hear us sip, swirl, and banter our way through some whites and reds, with Heather offering her unfiltered reactions that are both hilarious and insightful. We dive into the sensory experience of wine: smells, tastes, and even how food changes everything. Listen to hear if Heather realizes there's more to wine than she thought... At the end, you'll hear a new update from her, 1 year later... does she like it any better?Listen as we open 5 different bottles of wine and discuss:What's that smell?The one that was “stanky”If cheddar popcorn and chili pistachios hold up as wine pairings The definition of cougar juice Drinking for taste, not to get drunkIs non alcoholic wine a thing?Get my favorite wine preservation system, the Coravin Pivot, so you can take your time with your open bottles. You can purchase my small-lot 2022 Sollevato Sangiovese that is “Not Bad” Here- Use discount code PODLISTNER for 10% off. Information about the lovely and light Croix Chardonnay we tasted here: For Pride Mountain Vineyards Viognier, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon visit their website or call 707-963-4949 to place an order. Want more tips to get the most out of your wine? Get my Wine Tips Cheat Sheet here.Questions, suggestions and guest requests? nikki@sipwithnikki.com

The Paranormal 60
Anniversary Edition: Betrayal of Boeing - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 44:31


In this special anniversary episode of Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot, we revisit into the turbulence surrounding Boeing and the 737 Max. From corporate negligence to ongoing safety concerns, we break down how one of the world's biggest aviation giants lost public trust—and why the industry still hasn't fully recovered. Strap in as we examine what's really happening behind closed cockpit doors and why passenger safety is still on shaky ground. Anniversary Edition: Betrayal of Boeing - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out the merch, blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net WHERE'S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader Check out Winnie's Linktree for everything Winnie! From merch for Paranormal 60, Love+Lotus Tarot & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot to digital designs with WS Media & more! Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://lovelotustarot.com/ IF YOU NEED HELP PLEASE CONTACT Call or Text to 988 Chat online at https://988lifeline.org/ SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Zelmin's Minty Mouth - Get more info and 15% off at www.Zelmins.com/P60 Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/factorpodcast and use code: FactorPodcast at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Kudos to Bart-El for making the wonderful intro vid Tip of the Cap to Jay Juliano for creating a perfect melodic interlude to the podcast PLEASE RATE & REVIEW MYSTERIES, MAYHEM & MERLOT PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rambling Alcoholics
RAP EP.332 MERLOT, COGNAC & TECHNO D**KS

Rambling Alcoholics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 139:28


***** DISCLAIMER********LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISK, NOT FOR THE EASILY OFFENDED. LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED IN THIS EPISODE WE POP OPEN SOME GOOD WINE, BEER AND DRINK SOME GOOD WHISKEY. WE HAVE WORLDLY DISCUSSIONS LIKE FAIR USE OF COPYRIGHTS AS WE GOT HIT WITH IT THIS WEEK, ESKELETO AND WHISKEY J PISS IN POOLS? THE HOUR OF POWER IS SHOULD WE CLONE EXTINCT ANIMALS? AND WHY DOES GARY NOT WANT TO GO VEGAS? .. WE ANSWER FAN QUESTIONS AND KING MEXICO QUESTIONS.. IT IS WHAT IT IS. WE LIVE UP THE NAME " THE MOST UNPROFESSIONAL PODCAST" AND #1 PODCAST IN UNINCORPORATED WHITTIER.REMEMBER WE'RE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFENDERS EVERYONE GETS IT, YOU KNOW HOW WE ROLL. YOU KNOW HOW WE ARE. ANYTHING HAPPENS AND IS SAID WHEN YOU LISTEN TO US. ENJOYRAMBLE ARMY PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND LIKE!!! JOIN THE RAMBLE ARMYRAMBLE+PATREON:patreon.com/RamblingnetworkchannelLINKTREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Ramblingalcoholics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sustainable Winegrowing with Vineyard Team
269: From Surplus to Strategy: Managing the Grape Market's Challenges

Sustainable Winegrowing with Vineyard Team

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 39:35


Amid news of oversupply and decreased demand, the wine industry has an opportunity to adapt to the changing market. Audra Cooper, Director of Grape Brokerage, and Eddie Urman, Central Coast Grape Broker at Turrentine Brokerage, discuss key grape and wine industry trends, from oversupply and vineyard removals to the growing necessity of sustainable certification. They explore regional dynamics, bulk wine market shifts, and future trends, emphasizing innovation, industry collaboration, and better marketing to stay competitive. Resources:         REGISTER: 4/5/25 Fungicide Spraying: Evolving Strategies & Grower Insights Tailgate 258: 5 Ways Certification Makes Brands the SIP | Marketing Tip Monday 259: Winegrape Market Trends of 2024 265: How to Stand Out on Social Media in 2025 268: How to Tackle Leadership Transitions Successfully Turrentine Brokerage Turrentine Brokerage - Newsletter Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet   Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team – Become a Member Get More Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.   Transcript [00:00:00] Beth Vukmanic: Amid news of oversupply and decreased demand, the wine industry has an opportunity to adapt to the changing market. [00:00:11] Welcome to Sustainable Wine, growing with the Vineyard team, where we bring you the latest in science and research for the wine industry. I'm Beth Vukmanic executive director. [00:00:22] In today's podcast, Craig McMillan, critical resource Manager at Niner Wine Estates. With Longtime SIP Certified Vineyard, and the first ever SIP certified winery speaks with Audra Cooper, director of Grape Brokerage and Eddie Urman, central Coast Grape Broker At Turrentine Brokerage, [00:00:41] they discuss key grape and wine industry trends from oversupply to vineyard removals to the growing necessity of sustainable certification. They explore regional dynamics, bulk wine market shifts and future trends. Emphasizing innovation, industry collaboration, and better marketing to stay competitive. [00:01:01] If you love infield education and are on California Central Coast on April 25th, 2025, please join us at the fungicide spring tailgate hosted at Cal Poly. In San Luis Obispo, California, Dr. Shunping Ding will share updated results from a 2024 study on fungicide programs using bio fungicides and their impact on grape yield and berry chemistry. Then we'll visit the Cal Poly Vineyard to explore new powdered mildew management technologies and discuss fungicide spraying programs. With farmers from throughout the central coast to register, go to vineyard team.org/events or look for the link in the show notes. [00:01:44] Craig Macmillan: Our guests today are Audra Cooper. She's Director of Grape Brokerage with Turrentine Brokerage. And also, Eddie Urman, who's Central Coast Grape Broker with Turrentine Brokerage as well. And thanks for coming back. This is part two of a, of a, of an episode here. So, I really appreciate you folks making time to come back. [00:02:00] Audra Cooper: Thank you for having us back. We're excited to join you once again. [00:02:04] Eddie Urman: Yeah, thanks for having us. [00:02:05] Craig Macmillan: So Audra, let's start with you. In our last conversation . [00:02:17] And that was kind of where we left it that then started a conversation amongst the three of us afterward. We were like, okay, there's a lot more to talk about here. So let's do it. [00:02:24] Can you give some examples of what you mean by getting ahead of changes? [00:02:30] Audra Cooper: I think it's a sound business strategy to always try and stay ahead of the curve regardless of what component of business or what industry you're in, right? It's just a, a good strategy to have and a good philosophy to have. It's really important in this industry to continue to stay relevant and in order to stay relevant, you have to stay within the trend or ahead of the trend. [00:02:51] Being behind the eight ball is, never a good thing . You need to be ahead of the curve. A good example of that is sustainable certification. And we still have these discussions on the daily and Eddie, you can talk to this too about how often we have to talk about if you're not sustainably certified, you are cutting your buyer pool, probably roughly in half, as I mentioned in the previous podcast, and you're limiting yourself. [00:03:18] And the majority of the practices, most growers are probably already doing, and they're just not going through the certification process and getting that done. And if you look back a little over a decade ago, it was something that wineries were paying, you know, 25, 50 per ton more for, they were paying a premium. [00:03:36] And then it became more of a, this is really nice to have. And so more and more growers We're doing it as a point of differentiation in their marketing. And now today it's almost a necessity. It's no longer something that's necessarily going to get you a premium price for your grapes. It's also not necessarily a point of differentiation any longer. [00:03:55] It's a need to have. [00:03:57] Craig Macmillan: Yeah, Eddie, do you have anything to add to that? [00:03:59] Eddie Urman: No, I think that's a great example. , Audra offered up. [00:04:02] Craig Macmillan: So there's, trends around that, and there's a lot of certifications now, and I agree, I think a lot of folks don't need to be afraid of whatever the certification is, because you're probably doing a lot of those things already, a lot of common practices. [00:04:13] I think that's an interesting insight that now it's kind of becoming expected or certainly a requirement for a lot of wineries. [00:04:19] Let's talk about changes in acreage. That's where we left off last time when we were talking about the difference between vineyard removals, which have been suggested, recommended, et cetera, by a number of folks in the industry as we just are in oversupply period I've heard estimates that we may have 30 to 35, 000 acres of grapes, more than we need based on current demand. [00:04:40] how accurate do you think that is? , how bad is it on the supply side? [00:04:45] Audra Cooper: Well, I think you have a couple parts to that question, right? Let's dissect that a little bit and start with, we just got back from the Unified Wine Grape Symposium in Sacramento, and of course, during the State of the Industry, Jeff Bitter gave his annual synopsis of the nursery survey that they do annually on how many vines were sold, and they do a, A lot of data work in regards to what were removals and his number that he reported over the last two years was 37, 500 acres have been removed from the state of California. [00:05:15] He believes based on their research that another 50, 000 acres need to be removed to reach the point of balance, assuming that consumption stays at its current rate or drops just a tiny bit. [00:05:29] And when we look at our information internally, now we don't do a survey like Allied does, but we're tracking a lot of information, both with our winery partners as well as our grower partners in regards to who's doing what, and our number's a little bit higher, but we also go back four years technically going back to 2022, our number for the state of California is closer to about 50, 000 acres that have been removed, and, you know, I would argue that If consumption stays flat, certainly there will need more removals, but I don't know about 50, 000 acres more. [00:06:04] That seems like an awful lot of acres that need to be removed. If his numbers are right, that would put us back to Basically global recession numbers, which would be around 500, 000 acres bearing.  [00:06:16] Craig Macmillan: right. in the Grape Crush Report, which is an annual report that's put out by, uh, California Department Of Food and Agriculture and the National Agricultural Statistics Service, there is a non bearing acres section in there, which I always find very interesting. Are we able to glean anything from that data in terms of what's been sold, what we think's gonna go back in, et cetera? [00:06:39] I want to put a timestamp on this. So this is being recorded first week of February, 2025. So the unified was in 2025. The report that's coming out is going to be for the 2024 year. [00:06:48] What can we learn from that non bearing acreage report?  [00:06:51] Audra Cooper: So there's two different reports. the acreage report will be coming out a little bit later in the year. We're going to have our crush report come out on February 10. I think you can glean two pieces of information, but both are very similar. And that is how much acreage has actually been removed and how light the crop truly was, particularly in the coastal regions for 2024. [00:07:10] And so when we look at, for example, a 23 bearing and non bearing acreage information from the state of California they're reporting 446, 000 acres of bearing wine grapes. And if you take that at, say, 7 tons an acre, that's 3. 12 million tons. And we know with certainty at 7 tons an acre, That acreage seems pretty low. [00:07:35] It doesn't seem realistic. So unfortunately, because it's a voluntary report when it comes to bearing versus non bearing acres, I do think that the state's probably about two years behind on real data trends. And so unfortunately right now, if you were to use that report as, you know, an analysis of the industry, you'd probably be a bit off. [00:07:54] Craig Macmillan: got it, got it. Are there trends in what varieties are coming out and what varieties are going back in? Because that's often been the driving force for removals and replants, is chasing the marketplace. Are we seeing that kind of thing in California? [00:08:11] Audra Cooper: Yeah, you know, I'll I'll touch on this a little bit and then turn it over to Eddie. It's, it's really difficult to predict in our industry how and what and when to plant, right? Because you are following a trend and a trend that you're going to be lagging behind in trying to meet because of the amount of time it takes to get a crop and a crop that is productive. [00:08:31] And so oftentimes we're abridged, Yeah. Yeah. too far behind in regards to consumer trends. When we look at the central coast as a whole, there's certainly some segmented dynamics on what's being removed versus planted. And, you know, a good place to start, of course, is Paso. Eddie, do you want to talk a little bit more about that? [00:08:51] Eddie Urman: Yeah we do see some trends of, varieties, being pushed out more frequently than others. You know, for the Central Coast, a couple that come to mind are, Zin, Pinot Noir Merlot is one that historically came out. If it's still there, still going out, and then more specifically, old vines is probably the more specific categories. You are seeing a lot of Cab being pushed, that are old vines, but likely to go back into Cab if it gets replanted. [00:09:17] Audra Cooper: that's an interesting trend, because when we're looking at what was purchased based on the survey numbers that Jeff Bitter reported, he was talking about 12, 000 acres being planted based on their survey in 2024, and an overwhelming percentage was still red varietals, which really bucks the trend on what we're seeing observing boots on the ground. [00:09:41] What we've mainly been seeing planted are more alternative whites and niche whites like Grenache Blanc, Pinot Grigio Astrotico, you know, very specific alternative whites in which they're trending with DTC and kind of smaller producers. Certainly we still see some redevelopment of Cabernet as well as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, not so much on the red blender side or Merlot. [00:10:06] Those seem to be being pulled out and not redeveloped. [00:10:09] Craig Macmillan: Are we seeing any changes or trends around Okay, I'm pushing out Cabernet. I'm going to replant Cabernet. , am I going to replant the same amount of Cabernet? Am I using this as an opportunity to plant new ground? Do we have any information about that kind of thing? [00:10:24] Audra Cooper: Yeah, I mean, to give you hard data would be challenging. I don't know that anyone really has, a hard, fast calculation of what they do and don't do in regards to, the varietal makeup of a redevelopment. And I do want to clarify, I think there's a common misconception, particularly in the coastal regions that This is new net acreage. [00:10:43] It's not new net acreage. A lot of this is redeveloped acreage, but it will be higher in productivity based on, you know, better vines, healthier vines, better spacing, new farming technology, and so forth. And so we'll have new net supply based off that acreage. In full production. When you look at the new developments, though, and it was save paso cab, for example, it's really difficult to say, Oh, well, let's do 50 percent cab and 50 percent red blenders. [00:11:14] I mean, that's a tough decision to make. And you're really making a a pretty risky bet. I think for most people, they're going to plant to the site and also to the trend in the market. And so oftentimes, for example, again, Paso Cab, you're still going to have Cabernet largely go back in on those redevelopments. [00:11:31] When you look at Santa Barbara County, I think they're diversifying a little bit more than they had been in the past. You're not largely just Chardonnay Pinot Cab. You're also seeing alternative reds and whites being planted in that area. Monterey County, when you look at that region, it tends to be a little bit more mixed bag, but still largely chardonnay then in the southern Monterey County area, cabernet and red blenders. [00:11:54] Craig Macmillan: Do you have anything to add to that, Eddie? [00:11:56] Eddie Urman: As far as the rate of what's going back in the ground, you know, in acres. I think as far as East Paso goes Monterey County, Santa Barbara County, we're seeing contraction as far as more acres coming out that are going back. The only area we do see more plantings that are new, it is in the West side of Paso. And it's substantial. I think there's a good amount of acres that have gone in the West side. [00:12:17] Being from the growing side, I think we always wanted to diversify away from Cabernet and Paso Robles specifically, but the reality is the majority of people still want to buy Cabernet. So if anything, I'm worried that growers expect other varieties to try to diversify their portfolio that might not match the demand. [00:12:37] Craig Macmillan: Right, right. And speaking of demand. , we're talking about land and grapes, what's the current state of the, the bulk wine market where you'd expect a lot of the sovers to go where are we kind of at and what do you think are going to be the impacts on the bulk wine market with the replanting? [00:12:53] Audra Cooper: currently right now, listed available with us is about 28 million gallons. We anticipate that it will climb to probably 30, maybe past 30 million gallons at the peak of listing this year, which is typically early summer. In large part, that's still 2023 vintage. However, we do still have some 21, 22, and of course now new 24 is being listed. [00:13:18] The rate of listing is not being eclipsed by the rate of, you know, attrition decline in regards to bulk wine being removed from the market, whether that's through sales or higher and better use internally for those who are listing it. So we still have an off kilter balance there and certainly dramatically an oversupply and that dynamics likely to continue for the next couple of years until we see consumption increase and, and therefore increasing demand for new products. [00:13:45] Typically when we've seen these large increases in availability, what's gotten us out of it is the negotiants who are developing new brands, particularly when we look back to the premiumization sector. We saw a lot of middle tiers, you know, the likes of Duckhorn and Joel Gott and several others who were growing programs that they may have had for a couple of years, but they were very small and they've broadened those to other Appalachians or California and went to the bulk market first to kind of grow those programs before they started grape contracting. [00:14:16] So we're going to need to start seeing that trend in order to clean that market up. [00:14:19] Craig Macmillan: And so that's, that's basically good news, you think, for the bulk wine supply going down the road. [00:14:23] Audra Cooper: I think. In the future, it is in the short term. It's rather painful to have that amount of availability, right? We've been tracking this for the better part of three decades, and there's never been a single calendar year in which we've carried this amount of inventory, particularly going into last harvest, it was the highest inventory we'd ever seen in our tracking. [00:14:44] Keep in mind that this is what's listed available for us. This is not going out and taking inventory of what everyone has in tank that they're not necessarily going to bottle or they don't have a program for. So you can easily maybe double that number and that's what the likely availability is. [00:15:03] Craig Macmillan: Eddie what do you think is going to happen with pricing on on bulk wine? Yeah, I know that you're a specialized in grapes. But obviously those growers are concerned about what's going to happen to those grapes. From the grower side, how attractive is it right now to turn product into bulk wine, do you think? [00:15:21] Eddie Urman: I would say it's very, very, very much not attractive. Uh, we would. Not advocate for that in most scenarios for growers at this time regarding bulk pricing, you know, bulk wine, obviously we have bulk people who have better insight than Audrey, but in general, it's not going to be good. We don't, we don't foresee an increase in price as. we're obviously seeing an increase in supply of bulk wine, that typically is going to still have more downward pressure on price. And as far as growers bulking wine, it's, I think, a very risky game right now. You know, bulk wine does have a life expectancy, to Audra's point earlier. And, know, if you bulk it now, you have to sell it eventually to make your money back. [00:16:02] And then on top of that, you have to carry those costs with today's interest rates.  [00:16:06] Craig Macmillan: Right, right. So, prices for bulk wine right now, I'm guessing have been on the decline for probably a couple of years. Is that accurate? [00:16:13] Audra Cooper: Yeah, that's an accurate statement. If I were to really think about how long they've been on the decline, I would say probably mid, mid calendar year 2023 is when we start to see the downturn of the market be very, you know, impactful on pricing and overall demand. And of course, increasing inventory is really when that trend started. [00:16:34] I want to kind of go back to what Eddie was talking about regarding you know growers making bulk wine and and how risky that is, you know, we have a saying internally and it's so Elementary, but it's so applicable to these times. Your first loss is typically your best loss or your least loss and so it's really important when you're looking at alternative to market Whether or not you're actually going to be able to optimize how much investment you have in that product, and more often than not, when you're making grapes into bulk wine as a grower, you're not going to have the wherewithal to compete with a competitive set, other wineries, or large growers whose business models incorporate making bulk wine as a producer. [00:17:15] So you really end up being on the losing end of that game. [00:17:19] Craig Macmillan: Eddie, do you see price pressure on growers? Are prices being negotiated down or contracts being changed or not renewed? And if so, does that vary by region, do you think? I know you specialize in the Central Coast, but just from what you know. [00:17:34] Eddie Urman: I think for the Central Coast, it's easy to say that there's still unfortunately more cancellations or evergreens being called and their contracts being executed. There is some activity of people being willing to look at stuff and even make offers, which is good news, but typically it's at a lower pricing. [00:17:51] Craig Macmillan: This is for both of you if I'm a grower and I'm facing this situation both what I can get for my price and then also what the chances are of me selling my stuff on the bulk market, is this a situation where we're maybe better off not harvesting all the crop or mothballing some vineyards for the short term? [00:18:08] Eddie Urman: Yeah, I mean, I think in general, the less we pick this upcoming season that doesn't have a home, you know, the better off if it's picked for, uh, a program where it's actually needed, that's great, but bulking one on spec or taking in more fruit because it's cheap or very, you know, very low cost is not going to be a good thing. good overall thing for the industry. [00:18:30] As far as mothballing, we've talked a lot internally. This is where the conversation came in last time about making tough decisions and being intentional about how you're going to farm or you plant going into the season as a grower is, you know, mothballing is very controversial. [00:18:45] I think for our team, as far as whether it truly works and can you truly come back after it's done, if you're mothballing a Vineyard that's at the end of his life expectancy. You're probably just delaying your pain one more year. Cause it probably will not come back. If you're mothballing a five year old vineyard, maybe it's something that's a different story, but a real tough decision. [00:19:06] Mothballing a young producing vineyard most people are not in that situation. [00:19:12] Audra Cooper: Yeah, I mean, I want to expand a little bit on the, the mothballing and not harvesting fruit. I think it's really important that, you know, while this is a rather negative time in the industry and it's really easy to be very pessimistic. I do want to be optimistic about the needed outcomes and the solutions and the pain that's still rather prevalent in our industry to get kind of to the other side of being healthy. [00:19:36] I do want to be optimistic about some of the newer plantings that we've seen basically since 2012. There is a lot of new to middle aged vineyards that I really hope continue to stay in the ground. They need to stay in the ground because they are the highest and best fit for some of the newer style products in wine. [00:19:54] And we need to be able to continue to keep our wine quality elevated. And so while certainly there's vineyards that need to be removed or, or mothballed and taken out of production, there's also the flip side of that where there's a huge need for some of the. better vineyards and the more sought after vineyards or the vineyards that are priced right for the program that they're going into. [00:20:16] So this is kind of a double edged sword in the sense that yeah, we need plenty of production to be pulled out of the supply chain, but at the same time there's a huge need for very specific supply. So I want to be very careful in classifying those items. [00:20:30] Craig Macmillan: Right. And that brings me to my next question Audra there must be regional differences. Yeah. Yeah. In these patterns, I would assume some areas maybe are a little bit more protected from this kind of contraction or, or expansion over supply and others probably really bearing the brunt. I would guess. Do you see patterns at the state level? [00:20:48] Audra Cooper: I see patterns at the state level, but I can even bring it down to the central coast, even so far down to like even Paso right now. And Eddie and I have been talking about this a lot. You know, we saw a huge uptick in available inventory for east side AVA Cabernet and red blenders and even some of the white. Over the last two years, particularly last year in 2024, [00:21:11] and now we're seeing that dynamic shift from the east side climbing and available inventory. And now the west side is where we're seeing most of our listings come from over the last couple of weeks. And so we're now seeing it kind of push into more of the premium luxury tiers as far as this oversupply and the contraction and the kind of the pain points. [00:21:29] And so we are moving through the channels. Which I know again is, is difficult to hear and it's a very negative position to be in the industry, but it's also a sign that the market and the supply chain is moving through what it needs to move towards in order to come out the other side of this thing on a healthier end. [00:21:48] We comment on this a lot where. You know, it's going to get worse, dramatically worse for a short period of time before it gets better. And we're starting to see kind of the beginning of that position. [00:21:58] Craig Macmillan: What about the San Joaquin Valley? San Joaquin Valley? [00:22:02] Audra Cooper: is actually typically leading the charge in regards to our market, particularly our supply aspect of things, both in grapes and bulk wine. And so when we see A retraction in our industry or oversupply. We typically see it in the interior of the central valley first And when we see kind of a new, Growth stage we see it over there first as well And so they're ahead of us by one to two years Currently and then it kind of follows into the central coast and then up into the north coast and what i've seen Historically when you look back at markets and you look at kind of the time horizons of these things how? Long they live and what pushes the momentum of these markets. You'll typically see it last longer in the Central Valley, tiny bit shorter in the Central Coast and a lot shorter in the North Coast. The North Coast usually doesn't see quite as long of a pain period as the other two regions do. And there's, there's a lot of reasons that we probably shouldn't get into today because it would be a whole nother topic of conversation. [00:23:00] But I do think that the Central Coast right now has got another challenging year ahead of it. But also I think that the on ramp to a more positive industry is a little shorter than what I think people are giving credit for too because a lot of the work is being done, we just got to get through these major pain points first. [00:23:19] Craig Macmillan: We know that consumers drive demand for wine and hence wine grapes but are there other economic forces or political forces or regulatory forces that put pressure on this grape market aside from just consumer demand? [00:23:32] Eddie Urman: again, but 1 of big 1s is, put, it could put pressure to the positive or negative on our industry. We don't really know yet. It's still to be determined. when I read this question, the other thing came to mind to me is, is from a grower's perspective ensuring that you're growing. The compatible correct grapes for your region or varieties or it's staying within where you need to be. If the market for, for example, Chardonnay went through, went to the moon, it doesn't mean everyone in Paso should plant Chardonnay, [00:24:00] even though that's the hot variety, right? [00:24:02] It wouldn't be the best variety for most areas of Those are some of the quicker things that come to my mind. I'll probably elaborate. [00:24:10] Audra Cooper: I think to expand upon that, certainly regulations regarding, you know, water usage and irrigation is is a huge factor. And, and Eddie, you could probably do an entire podcast on that particular topic. And I'm sure that you guys have actually, Craig in addition to that, you really look at the economic environment in which people are growing grapes and producing wine. [00:24:32] And the economy of it is getting, you know, more and more difficult. The margins are getting much smaller. You can argue that more often than not people are taking losses year over year. And that puts a ton of pressure on their cash flow. In addition to that, when you look at the lending environment as well, that's become a lot more say, non conducive to being able to continue with business. In a lot of cases, [00:24:57] we have a handful of clients, if not more, who are questioning, do I prune because I don't necessarily have the same operational loan that I've had over the last couple of years and I've been taking low grape prices in order to survive to the following year, but you can only do that so long before it catches up to you. [00:25:14] And then we have another group or another segment of clientele who will prune, but may end up having to throw in the towel sometime, you know, mid summer or sooner because they don't have enough capital to continue with the grapes or you know, not sold. And then you look at the producer side on the winery side, and, and they too are getting crunched. [00:25:32] You know, we often talk about how low grape prices are, but we forget that, you know, wineries are getting crunched on their bottle price as well in order to nationally distribute. You know, what you see on the shelf as a price point does not necessarily mean that that's a price point to that producer. So the economies of this industry are getting more and more difficult every single year. [00:25:52] Craig Macmillan: Eddie, especially, are you seeing trends towards things like mechanization to try to keep costs down? [00:25:58] Eddie Urman: Yeah, absolutely. I mean mechanization and then automation and the vineyard or two, the , you know, hottest topics so here. And people were definitely making the efforts to try to implement those as they come available. The difficult thing can be oftentimes it's investment in equipment. That's very expensive and you have to truly consider is it going to, is it economically feasible to invest in that equipment and what's the payout time going to be based upon the amount of acres you're farming or how many passes you can do with that piece of equipment. So we're, we're seeing it happen, which is great. [00:26:31] It's innovation and it's heading us in the right direction, but at this point, a lot of it is still quite expensive and not everyone could participate for cost reasons. Yeah. [00:26:41] Craig Macmillan: Going forward, we've talked about this a little bit in terms of how different regions are kind of more paying for longer and some a little bit less and et cetera. And this then translates into the wines that are out there. Audra, you'd mentioned you know, the potential of negotiants to come in and help to alleviate the market. [00:26:59] That's definitely what happened in the nineties from my memory. We saw a lot of negotiate brands pop up because there was a plentiful supply for some of those years. Are there things that companies or government or grower associations, are there things that organizations could do to advise growers or help move people in the right direction in terms of kind of what they need to do? Is the viticulture consulting community? Taking these things into account Eddie, let's start with you, [00:27:29] Eddie Urman: that's a big question. there are plenty of people giving good advice in the industry and growers do have resources to reach out to, but it's very difficult to hear information that doesn't. Align with what you would like to do, right? So taking out our emotions from this from the equation and say, okay, does it really make sense to do this or to do that? Where where's that going to leave us and is that going to be in a position? To move forward in a better, know in a better new industry or new, you know New time in this industry when things rebound there's information out there, but it is difficult extremely difficult right now for growers and wineries to make decisions [00:28:09] Craig Macmillan: Yeah. That's the challenge when you have something like this, where it's individual decisions that lead to mass outcomes. It's hard for me as an individual to say, okay, well, I'm going to do my part. I'm going to keep these 10 acres out of production. Especially when I can see that I could sell to somebody. It's a tough go. Go ahead, Audra. [00:28:24] Audra Cooper: So I'm gonna go off on a tangent here a little bit. [00:28:26] Craig Macmillan: do. [00:28:28] Audra Cooper: I don't know, you might not welcome this one. So, you know, some people know this about me. I'm a pretty big Tony Robbins fan. And, You know, for some of you who don't know who that is, he's a self help guru that does a lot of different events and has written a lot of books and he has a philosophy and a saying that he utilizes through most of events, which is where focus goes, energy flows. [00:28:51] And unfortunately, we have not done the best of jobs being positive about ourselves in the industry, out there in the media, that ultimately is consumed by the masses. And so, I've been on this huge bandwagon about, when we're talking to the media, obviously we need to be rooted in reality, but we need to be as optimistic as we can about who we are and what our why is. [00:29:16] And I think oftentimes when we have these downturns, and this one's a pretty deep one, admittedly. That's the rooted in reality, right? But in these downturns, we tend to turn very, very pessimistic and we fail to remember that to some degree or another. We've been here before, and there have been a lot of innovations and activities and work and leadership that have pulled us out of it, and so we need to remember our history a little bit, I think would be my recommendation there, and I think a lot of the associations do a great job In reminding everyone what the historical background is and in some of our why Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance is a great example of what an association can do for a region on a national and international level. [00:30:03] I will continue to sing their praises because I think they've done a beautiful job in what they've done over the last 15 years. When you look at You know, what's happening from a government and regulation standpoint, you know, we have to band together as a community and be loud voices. We can't just rely on our neighbor or our representative to be our representative voice. [00:30:25] We need to make sure that we continue to be out there and loud. The other thing too is. We have a community, but we have a tendency to not keep collaboration consistent, and I would love to see our industry collaborate a little bit more, particularly on social media. I know that there's a lot of people probably listening to this right now thinking, why is social media even a remote solution? [00:30:48] But the amount of consumption from the younger generation that are now of drinking age that have not adopted wine as a beverage of choice, consume a huge amount of social media, more than they do TV, more than they do reading, more than any other culture. aspect of information gathering or any other platform that's available to them. [00:31:10] And we have an opportunity to band together and collaborate and change the algorithm regarding wine on social media. And I love to see us do that. We haven't done it. And there's various methods of doing that. And again, could probably be another podcast. I'm by no means the foremost expert on that, but our collaborative efforts. [00:31:27] We'll just drop that because I don't even remember exactly [00:31:30] Craig Macmillan: I think that's sound advice And it's always been a challenge. We do have some statewide Organizations that have that mission. They have a lot on their plate But I agree with you. I think that that is definitely the route or it seems to be the route There's more more research coming out that's showing that Not just the time but also like where people get their news You know, it shows you how important that is to them, how important , that venue is to them. [00:31:55] Eddie Urman: 1 of the things for me to extrapolate on that a little bit. What Audra was talking about is unified at the industry hot topics. Um. Rock mcmillan talked for a minute. The ceo of silicon bank about the wine industry Not itself and taking market share from itself, but taking market share from wine from beer from spirits They've clearly done that to us. [00:32:18] I mean It's a competition. It is what it is, and we've not done a great job marketing To younger, younger generations, everybody knows that everybody repeats it, but what are we going to do about it? And how can we as an industry figure out how to do a better job getting people exposed to wine, getting people to enjoy wine? [00:32:37] Audra Cooper: Yeah, I like that, Eddie. It's time to get aggressive and it's time to re enter wine in the conversation of culture and being part of the daily lifestyle. We've let it kind of fall by the wayside and it's time to get aggressive about what wine can be and was and should be here in the near future. [00:32:57] Craig Macmillan: right. You'd mentioned, you know, what's happened in the past. Audra, are there lessons that we learned that we are forgetting from 20 years ago or lessons that we should have learned 20 years ago that might help us now? [00:33:11] Audra Cooper: it's, that's an interesting question, and I think it is a great question of merit, because history does tend to repeat itself I think we need to get better about predictive trends, and I don't know what the answer is to that, I just know that we need to do that and again, we, we kind of talked about it early in the podcast here that, you know, it's really hard to plant a trend, because you're usually behind the eight ball on it. [00:33:38] And I think that we need to get better about how we plan for the future. I think we forget that, you know, Robert Mondavi and the Gallo's and, and countless others who came before us really went out. To the masses and marketed wine, not just their brands or their programs. They were out there to make sure that they were representing the wine industry and the product that we produce first and foremost. [00:34:06] And so I think there's that element. It's not necessarily missing, but it's not loud enough and it's not aggressive enough. And so we definitely need some leaders to come forward in that regard and really push the initiatives. That we fought so hard to stay in business for. When you look back historically to, I think we have a tendency to kind of do the blame game a little bit. [00:34:28] Like, you've planted too much over there on the coast and you've removed too much of the northern interior and you're charging too much up there in the north coast. And the reality is there's a place. For everyone to play and instead of being the competitive set that we are, again, to Eddie's point that Rob McMillan made as state of the industry, we should be looking at how do we take market share from our competitors, which are beer and spirits, RTDs, and so forth, not from each other. [00:34:57] Craig Macmillan: Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. It sounds like it's a time when we need to see some new leadership step up or some folks to take leadership roles which is always kind of scary. [00:35:08] Audra Cooper: It is. It's, it's, you know, here's the, the beautiful thing about emotion though. It's usually a call to action. So if we get scared enough. Someone will do something and I think we're just about there, and, and there's probably people working in the shadows that we're not aware of that will probably come forward here soon, you know, there's great leadership at CAWG level with their association as well as the Wine Institute, they're working hard every single day to be lobbyists , for our industry and to be making sure that they're representing our issues and finding solutions, solutions. [00:35:40] You know, one of the big things that I've learned over the last couple of years, particularly this last year, is, is that we are all responsible for our future and making sure our future is compelling. And so we need to be supporting those associations and paying attention to the relevancy of the information that's out there. [00:35:55] Craig Macmillan: Yeah, that's excellent. This is a, again, kind of a, kind of a tangent and it may not lead anywhere, but I, I just had this thought. You were talking about sustainability certifications and how important they are for growers now. Do you think that communicating the sustainability story of wineries and probably done at an individual level and then spreading out from there do you think consumers would respond to that? [00:36:17] Eddie Urman: Yeah it's hard to say because marketing is not my forte, but I, it sure seems like with the trends as far as health conscious and all this, I think it would resonate with them. It really should. And it's something we should probably capitalize on more as an industry in general. Yeah. [00:36:33] Craig Macmillan: That's interesting. Well do you have, does anybody have like a final message or one thing you would tell growers on this topic? Audra, [00:36:40] Audra Cooper: Well, we covered a lot of topics today, and I think I'll leave everyone with the same thing I said earlier, Where focus goes, energy flows, and if we're focused on the negative, and we're focused on how tough the industry is right now, that's where we're going to be. If we're focused on solutions, we'll find one that works, and it's going to be different for everyone. [00:37:04] Everyone's solution may look a little bit different. This is both an individual and industry wide issue that we're facing currently. with the downturn in the industry and the extreme oversupply. But I have faith that the work that's already being done will pull us out of this. We just need to get innovative in how we market to new consumers. [00:37:26] Craig Macmillan: That's great. Where can people find out more about you folks? [00:37:29] Eddie Urman: on our website. , you can get our information on there and reach out and contact us. Anything else Audra. Right. [00:37:44] Audra Cooper: Year you can go to our social media Turrentine Brokerate or you can find me at GrapeBroker on Instagram. You can also call us or email us or text us if you'd like, or smoke signal us too, although please don't carry fires. [00:37:50] Craig Macmillan: Anyway, right. Well, thank you so much. I guess today we're Audrey Cooper she is a director of great brokerage at Turrentine. Brokerage and Eddie Urman, who is the central coast, great broker Turrentine. Thank you both for being here and having such an interesting conversation. It's an important topic with a lot of question marks, lots and lots of questions, but I think we had some good things come out of it and I really appreciate it. [00:38:11] Audra Cooper: All right. Thank you.  [00:38:17] Beth Vukmanic: Thank you for listening. Today's podcast was brought to you by wonderful laboratories. Wonderful laboratories. Operates two state of the art high throughput laboratories to support pathogen detection and nutrient analysis. The team provides full service support to customers with field sampling, custom panels, and special projects. Their customers include pest control advisors, growers, consultants, seed companies, backyard gardeners, researchers, and more. [00:38:45] Make sure you check out the show notes for links to Turntine brokerage. Their previous interview on the Sustainable Winegrowing podcast, that's number 259, wine Grape Market Trends for 2024, plus other sustainable wine growing podcast episodes, including 265. How to stand out on social media in 2025 and 268 how to tackle leadership transitions successfully.   [00:39:10] If you'd like this show, do us a big favor by sharing it with a friend, subscribing and leaving us a review. 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Wine Appraiser
Ten-Year Norton Vertical Wine Tasting. Here is the Inside Scoop.

Wine Appraiser

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 19:58


I had never done a ten-year vertical wine-tasting and didn't know what to expect. A vertical tasting is done with the same wine variety from the same winery and maybe even from the same vineyards, but for different years.However, if you get the chance, take it. I was very impressed. You can taste how the wine changes over time, and with information regarding the growing conditions for each year, you can also taste how the weather affects the wine.Stone Hill Winery in Hermann, Missouri, is one of the best in the state. Norton is the Missouri State Grape. Norton is also called Cynthiana which is the State Grape in Arkansas.Because of its acid and tannins, Norton wine can age well. It is known for its flavors of plum, tart cherries, blackberries, and earthiness and spice.Tonight, we talk about the Ten-Year Norton Vertical Wine Tasting that we did at Stone Hill Winery. Next week we are hunting for a great Trader Joe's wine. We will try to describe the three wines we taste and help you decide which wine you need to try next. We will be tasting: 2023 Emma Reichart Dry Riesling, purchased for $5.99. Aromas of apricot and grapefruit. It is crisp and dry with notes of mineral, almonds, and herbs. This wine comes from Germany. 11.5% alcohol. 2022 Roustabout Meritage from Paso Robles. Trader Joe's had this wine for $7.99. Meritage is a Bordeaux Red Blend made up of 44% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec, and 2% Cabernet Franc. The bottle says silky tannins. Notes of black cherries, blueberries, and cigar box. Some hints of dark chocolate and expresso. 13.6% alcohol.2022 Epicuro Nero D'Avola from Sicilia DOC. Purchased for $5.99. Aromas of blackberry, black currant, forest floor, and pepper. RWS gives it a 7.0 rating and recommends BUY.

The Paranormal 60
Unraveling the Crespi Family Nightmare with guest Edward L Jones - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 55:03


Mental Illness seems to always be “The Pink elephant in the room”. People know it's there but that's about it. But what if that pink elephant breaks its chains, loses control, becomes violent and destroys everything in its path? “It was chained up! We thought it was ok!” Meanwhile, those chains were fueling the flames until BOOM! Tonight my guest Edward L Jones examines the controversial link between psychiatric medications and violent crime, raising critical questions about how society treats mental illness. Are these medications helping—or are they fueling a hidden chaos of crisis? BUY the BOOK: https://amzn.to/3XFp0Au Website: https://www.edwardleejones.com/ Unraveling the Crespi Family Nightmare with guest Edward L Jones - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out the merch, blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net WHERE'S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader Check out Winnie's Linktree for everything Winnie! From merch for Paranormal 60, Love+Lotus Tarot & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot to digital designs with WS Media & more! Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://lovelotustarot.com/ IF YOU NEED HELP PLEASE CONTACT Call or Text to 988 Chat online at https://988lifeline.org/ SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Zelmin's Minty Mouth - Get more info and 15% off at www.Zelmins.com/P60 Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/factorpodcast and use code: FactorPodcast at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Kudos to Bart-El for making the wonderful intro vid Tip of the Cap to Jay Juliano for creating a perfect melodic interlude to the podcast PLEASE RATE & REVIEW MYSTERIES, MAYHEM & MERLOT PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wine Pair Podcast
Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #15: Lenny Recanati and Kobi Arviv of Recanati Winery

The Wine Pair Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 29:55 Transcription Available


In the year 2000, Lenny Recanati decided to start a winery, which is not a small decision. Born out of a love of wine, Lenny rightly says that when you're not making money, it's a hobby, and when you're making money, it's a business. Today, his winery is recognized as one of the best in Israel. In this episode we interview Lenny and his head winemaker Kobi Arviv and learn how they make elegant, gastronomic wines in a warm climate - not an easy thing to do. Kobi's philosophy? Keep it simple, keep the sense of place. They focus on both classic wine varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and also focus on indigenous varietals that help keep that sense of place. Please join us in this fascinating interview with Lenny and Kobi.Send us a Text Message and we'll respond in our next episode!Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we'd love to hear from you!Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us: https://thewinepairpodcast.com/Follow and DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinepairpodcast/Send us an email: joe@thewinepairpodcast.com

Kosher Wine Podcast
Episode 28: Our Wine Picks - Passover 2025

Kosher Wine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 42:27


In the highly anticipated 2025/5785 Second Annual Pesach episode, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath make their Seder Wine Picks. They choose exclusively red, non-mevushal, and easy to drink wines for the Four Cups. They emphasize the importance of choosing Israeli wines for the Seder and supporting the Israeli wine industry.In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Kenny Friedman discuss their top wine picks for Passover. The conversation highlights the diversity and quality of Israeli wines and the importance of supporting Israeli winemakers, more so now than ever. They also discuss the significance of remembering and focusing on the remaining Israeli hostages during the Seder, may they be brought home safely, speedily, and in good health now, as well as all of our soldiers, may Hashem watch over them. Next Year in Jerusalem!Kenny's Picks:Seder 1 (Israeli Only):Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, Rose, Brut, 2017Vitkin, Israeli Journey, Red, 2023Dalton, Asufa, Grounded, Zuriman, 2023Gva'ot, Gofna, Reserve, Bittuni, 2023(Alternate option: Domaine du Castel, La Vie, Rouge, 2023)Shulchan Orech: Recanati, Reserve, Wild Carignan, 2014Seder 2 (International):Hagafen, Brut Rose, 2015Kleinlerer, Dancin' Sophie, Cinsault, 2024Binah, Pinot Noir, 2022Shirah, Riverbench, Pinot Meunier, 2021Shulchan Orech: Carmel, Single Vineyard, Sha'al, Merlot, 2010Yisroel's Picks:Seder 1 and 2 (Both Israel)Bravdo Neta Red, 2023 Tulip Merlot, 2021Recanati Young Vines Carignan ,2019Yarden Cabernet, 2009Odem Forest Red Blend, 2023Dalton Scarlett,  2020Yaacov Oryah Up We Go,  2020Netofa DOR Syrah, 2017Bat Shlomo Regavim, 2021Support the showEmail your questions and comments to kosherwinepodcast@gmail.com

Wake Up Call with Trace & Paige
Wine Wednesday - Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Wake Up Call with Trace & Paige

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 12:51


Haily Sundet, our Froggy Wine Specialist, of Republic National Distributing is back with another episode of Wine Wednesday. Wine Wednesday is sponsored by Bottle Barn Liquors, with 3 Fargo locations. This week's wine: Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker Notes Expressive and lively on the nose, the 2019 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a black cherry and huckleberry aroma laced with dry floral notes. Integrated oak adds a light note of sweet nutmeg to this wine. Ruby in color, it has a fruit-forward entry with silky tannins that builds across the mid-palate and through a long and balanced finish. Structured while still approachable, this wine remains true to the signature Silver Oak winemaking style and will continue to improve through 2047 given proper cellaring conditions. Blend: 76.61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18.13% Merlot, 2.56% Cabernet Franc, 2.32% Petit Verdot, 0.38% Malbec See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paranormal 60
Inside the Mind of a Monster with Chad Lewis - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 47:23


What drives a person to commit acts so horrifying, so beyond human comprehension, that they make even seasoned investigators recoil in disgust? The psychology of sadistic murderers is a dark, twisted labyrinth of deep-seated rage, power obsession, and mental unraveling. These are not just crimes of passion or desperation—these are acts born from something far more sinister. Chad Lewis's Author's Page: https://amzn.to/4jcmFVJ Website: https://www.chadlewisresearch.com/ Check out the merch, blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net WHERE'S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader Check out Winnie's Linktree for everything Winnie! From merch for Paranormal 60, Love+Lotus Tarot & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot to digital designs with WS Media & more! Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://lovelotustarot.com/ SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Zelmin's Minty Mouth - Get more info and 15% off at www.Zelmins.com/P60 Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/factorpodcast and use code: FactorPodcast at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Kudos to Bart-El for making the wonderful intro vid Tip of the Cap to Jay Juliano for creating a perfect melodic interlude to the podcast PLEASE RATE & REVIEW MYSTERIES, MAYHEM & MERLOT PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wine Soundtrack - USA
Wautoma Springs - Jessica Munnel

Wine Soundtrack - USA

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 41:28


In 2008  Jessica Munnell approached Tom Merkle about working together to create a wine that featured his grapes. A partnership was formed that became Wautoma Wines – made of the best Cabernet Sauvignon from Wautoma Springs. Eight years later Rachel Mercer joined the duo and the three set their sights on increasing production and opening a Tasting Room. In December 2019, Wautoma Springs Tasting Room in Prosser, WA, opened. A small tasting space that showcases tapas, tinned seafood, local produce and Wautoma Springs wines.The epitome of a boutique winery, producing extremely small-lot, hand-crafted wines from people who know the business inside and out. This isn't a venture capitalist's or a lawyer's winery - not that there's anything wrong with that. We know the soil. We know the vines. And we know how to make good wine. Our story is in every bottle. 

The Paranormal 60
Fox Hollow: The Unfinished Nightmare with Richard Estep - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 56:11


Tonight, we go beyond the headlines. We step inside the walls of Fox Hollow Farm. And we ask: How much horror can one place hold?   Herb Baumeister—father, businessman… predator. A man who smiled in public but hunted in secret. A man whose sprawling estate, Fox Hollow Farm, became a graveyard for the unsuspecting. But he wasn't the only one with a story to tell.   We discuss Richard's experience writing The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm: Unraveling the History & Hauntings of a Serial Killer's Home that he co-wote with the current owner of Fox Hollow Farm, Rob Graves. Also, discuss the NEW HULU Docuseries The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a Serial Killer BUY the BOOK: https://amzn.to/3QQnasx Website: https://www.richardestep.net/ Fox Hollow: The Unfinished Nightmare with Richard Estep - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out the merch, blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net WHERE'S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader Check out Winnie's Linktree for everything Winnie! From merch for Paranormal 60, Love+Lotus Tarot & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot to digital designs with WS Media & more! Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://lovelotustarot.com/ GET your B!TCH BOOK: https://amzn.to/3XzobsV SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/factorpodcast and use code: FactorPodcast at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Kudos to Bart-El for making the wonderful intro vid Tip of the Cap to Jay Juliano for creating a perfect melodic interlude to the podcast PLEASE RATE & REVIEW MYSTERIES, MAYHEM & MERLOT PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wine Soundtrack - USA
Treveri Cellars - Christian Grieb

Wine Soundtrack - USA

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 57:30


Treveri Cellars, Washington State's Yakima Valley, founding sparkling wine house, produces some of the finest handcrafted sparkling wines in the United States. Family-owned and operated since its inception, Treveri prides itself on a tradition of excellence in both winemaking and service, ensuring that each bottle of sparkling wine delivers superior taste and quality. With a wide array of sparkling wines, including non-traditional varieties such as Riesling and Müller-Thurgau, Treveri largely focuses on 100% varietal sparkling wines, crafting each wine in the traditional method (Méthode Traditionnelle). Treveri Cellars was founded with the principal of producing premium sparkling wines from Washington State using the finest vineyard sources. Treveri's wines are expressive of each varietal, and have a distinctive flavor of both the unique terroir and style of its winemakers and their German heritage. With degrees in Winemaking and Sparkling Winemaking from Karthäuserhof Winery in Germany, Head Winemaker Jürgen Grieb, along with his son, Christian, use the traditional method of producing sparkling wine, a complicated process that yields delightfully complex and fruit-forward sparkling wine. Treveri's winemakers bring together old-world techniques and new world fruit, crafting sparkling wines that rival some of the world's best.

The Paranormal 60
Wayward Women: Twisted Truths and Fatal Lies - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 33:00


Tonight, we dive into some stories of deception of these Wayward Women so outrageous they sound like something out of a Hollywood thriller. First, a reality TV star caught in a real-life nightmare—a murder-for-hire plot allegedly orchestrated by the person he once vowed to spend forever with. Then, women who spun elaborate webs of lies, faking cancer for sympathy, attention, and cold hard cash.  First, a reality TV star caught in a real-life nightmare—a murder-for-hire plot allegedly orchestrated by the person he once vowed to spend forever with.  Then, women who spun elaborate webs of lies, faking cancer for sympathy, attention, and cold hard cash. Which the story is featured in the new Netflix's hit series, Apple Cider Vinegar & HULU's docuseries & podcast, Scamanda What drives someone to manipulate, betray, and in some cases, even try to kill? Buckle up, because this episode of Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot is all about lies, greed, and the devastating cost of deception. Wayward Women: Twisted Truths and Fatal Lies - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out the merch, blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net WHERE'S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader Check out Winnie's Linktree for everything Winnie! From merch for Paranormal 60, Love+Lotus Tarot & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot to digital designs with WS Media & more! Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://lovelotustarot.com/ SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/factorpodcast and use code: FactorPodcast at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Kudos to Bart-El for making the wonderful intro vid Tip of the Cap to Jay Juliano for creating a perfect melodic interlude to the podcast PLEASE RATE & REVIEW MYSTERIES, MAYHEM & MERLOT PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vin for begyndere
Nr. 10 - Sisseck, Saint-Emilion og Pomerol - Merlot - Bordeaux (højre bred)

Vin for begyndere

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 65:58


Vinene i afsnittet er skænket af Løgismose https://www.loegismose.dk/   Smagekasse med 40% rabat https://www.loegismose.dk/produkter/vin-for-begyndere-smagekasse/85795/   ...................   I dagens afsnit skal vi til Bordeaux og smage merlot fra Saint-Émilion og Pomerol. Og fra den danske vinmager Peter Sisseck. Det er alle tre vine med en helt utrolig dybde og smagsintensitet. Man skal virkelig huske at drikke Bordeaux!   Merlot-druesorten fortjener mere opmærksomhed end den får og derfor kommer vi i afsnittet i dybden med druen - hvordan smager den og hvad er dens historie?   Vi går i dybden med Saint-Emilion og Pomerol - helt ned i jordbunden selvfølgelig.   Vi snakker også klassifikationer og hvilken mentalitetsændring og omlægning af markarbejde der foregår i Bordeaux i disse år.   Til slut snakker vi om verdens vinforbrug og afsætning af vin. Hvad handler det om, hvem rammer det og hvorfor er der overflod af vin i disse år?     Kort over Bordeaux https://media.winefolly.com/bordeaux-wine-map-by-wine-folly.jpg     Vi smager på   1) Château Laroque, Saint-Emilion, 2020https://www.loegismose.dk/produkter/chateau-laroque/81482/     2) Château Rocheyron, Sisseck, Saint-Emilion, 2022https://www.loegismose.dk/produkter/chateau-rocheyron--peter-sisseck--oko/83007/     3) Clos du Clocher, Pomerol, 2020https://www.loegismose.dk/produkter/clos-du-clocher/79309/   ..................... Køb vores nye bog "Bobler for begyndere og øvede" her: https://www.saxo.com/dk/bobler-for-begyndere_bog_9788773396568 Eller vores bog om vin her: https://www.saxo.com/dk/vin-for-begyndere_bog_9788773391303 Støt Vin for begyndere podcast her https://vinforbegyndere.10er.app/ Besøg os på Facebook og Instagram, hvor man kan se billeder af vinene og få tips til vin og mad sammensætning. https://www.facebook.com/vinforbegyndere https://www.instagram.com/vinforbegyndere Web: https://www.radioteket.dk/ Kontakt: radioteket@radioteket.dk Musik: Jonas Landin Lyt vores bog som lydbog her: Køb den her https://www.saxo.com/dk/vin-for-begyndere-og-oevede_lydbog_9788773397374

Wine for Normal People
Ep 557: The Greats - Saint-Émilion of Bordeaux

Wine for Normal People

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 50:05


As part of the series on the greatest wines in the world, I cover Saint-Émilion on the Right Bank of Bordeaux. With its legacy of winemaking, its unique terroir, and its small producers who are constantly innovating and improving, this region is indisputably one of the top in the wine world.   As with all the regions in "The Greats" series, I go in depth on the fascinating history of Saint-Émilion, the complex terroir, the (convoluted) classification, and the grapes and flavors that are possible from this outstanding "Great."   As promised, here are the Premiers Grands Crus Classes A & B from the 2022 Classification... PREMIERS GRANDS CRUS CLASSES AChâteau Figeac Château Pavie  PREMIERS GRANDS CRUS CLASSES B Château Beau-Sejour Becot Château Beausejour Heritiers Duffau Lagarrosse Château Belair Monange Château Canon Château Canon la Gaffeliere Château Larcis Ducasse Château Pavie Macquin Château Troplong Mondot Château Trottevieille Château Valandraud Clos Fourtet La Mondotte   Sources used: "Inside Bordeaux", Jane Anson Les Vins de Saint-Émilion The Wine Cellar Insider "St Emilion: True grit", James Lawther, MW Decanter "Ian D'Agata on the Great Wines of Saint-Emilion: Terroir and Grand Vins, to Be or Not to Be…" TerroirSense ____________________________________________________________ Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   Check out my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access.  They have an amazing selection -- once you get hooked on their wines, they will be your go-to! Make sure you join the Wine Access-Wine For Normal People wine club for wines I select delivered to you four times a year!    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth or get a class gift certificate for the wine lover in your life go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes    

The Paranormal 60
Final Destination: Body Parts & A Killer's Confession - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 37:42


A man walks into the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office in California. He's quiet, uneasy. He unzips his jacket… and pulls out a severed body part—a woman's breast—placing it on the counter.   That man was Wayne Adam Ford—a long-haul truck driver with a dark secret. For over a year, he had traveled the highways of California, picking up women and leaving a trail of horror in his wake. But unlike most serial killers, Ford didn't wait to be caught. He turned himself in. The question is… why? Join me and author, Caitlin Rother with her UPDATED book Body Parts: A Serial Killer's Deadly Compulsions BUY the BOOK:  https://amzn.to/4byI2hF Author's Page: https://amzn.to/3DL7a8o Website: https://www.caitlinrother.com/ Need Help? https://988lifeline.org/ Final Destination: Body Parts & A Killer's Confession - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out the merch, blog, buy the book and so much more! WHERE'S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader Check out Winnie's Linktree for everything Winnie! From merch for Paranormal 60, Love+Lotus Tarot & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot to digital designs with WS Media & more! SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/factorpodcast and use code: FactorPodcast at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Tarot Readings with Winnie Schrader - http://lovelotustarot.com/ PLEASE RATE & REVIEW THE PARANORMAL 60 PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.
Michael LeComte, Owner & Founder of Oak Tree Winery

Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 23:43


Episode 222 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Today we were joined by one of our newer members, Michael LeComte, founder of Oak Tree Winery! Michael details his transition from brewing beer at home to producing a range of wines including Cabernet, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc. The Windsor-based winery shares a tasting room with JK Cellars, promoting a community feel through activities such as karaoke, painting, and live music.  Links:  https://oaktreewinery.com/ https://tastingnoteswindsor.com/   Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
 Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Parlons vin
Pinot contre merlot, la guerre des cépages fait rage

Parlons vin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 4:59


Qui se souvient de Sideways, blockbuster des années 2000 réalisé par Alexander Payne, dont le succès aura selon certains analystes précipité le naufrage du merlot sur le marché américain ? Vingt ans après sa première projection en salle, ses effets continuent de se faire sentir, et constituent la preuve du pouvoir d'influence considérable exercé par l'industrie cinématographique sur la population américaine. Dans ce nouvel épisode de Parlons Vin, la journaliste Alicia Dorey vous dévoile les effets souvent méconnus de l'industrie du cinéma sur le marché du vin américain.Et n'oubliez pas : parlons peu mais Parlons Vin !Vous pouvez écouter Parlons Vin sur Figaro Radio, le site du Figaro et sur toutes les plateformes d'écoutes. Si cet épisode vous a plu, n'hésite pas à vous abonner et à donner votre avis.Montage et mixage : Antoine Lion-RantyHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

First Smoke of The Day
Watson Supply: Unique Flavors, Team of Players, Producing Real Fire

First Smoke of The Day

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 111:09


For all the real fans of A-1 smoke, we invite you to try and keep your eyes on our three guests, who line the headstashes of connoisseurs across the nation, as the haze thickens to a dense fog by the end of the pod.Blackleaf is joined in the studio by the real underground kings of tippity-top-shelf genetics from California all the way to New York and beyond, Dustin, Urban Buddha, and The Commission of Watson Supply to discuss all things “actually smoking,” along with stories like trapping out an apartment in the Mission with a double-decker, the current state of the industry, brand building in this day and age, the mythical selection process and soil medium preferences that have brought them winners, and so much more.You'll hear Dustin delve into his journey with cultivation in NorCal that's led him to cranking some of the best small-batch herb anyone's seen these days, building the dream team with Buddha and Commission, and even consulting to referral-based clientele about how to not only maximize and optimize, but also ensure quality. Dustin proudly claims during this pod that he doesn't mind giving away the sauce or teaching people how to grow because he believes he can “give you the Jedi handbook, but that doesn't make you Luke Skywalker.”Another prominent topic throughout the episode is hunting the best genetics, the process of selecting them, and then creating the most unique and diverse artwork and designs to house the most fire herb imaginable. Dustin and the team will tell the story of their popular Cold Heat strain and how they finally mastered Z and believe that cuts of that caliber are like a Merlot, and deserve to be showcased by a number of different breeders to highlight subtle, yet incredible nuances. Countless other invaluable topics come up in this episode for anyone who's currently building, or considering building, a brand in the industry. Dustin, Buddha, and Commission cover a range of questions from Blackleaf such as what defines a “keeper,” the importance of white ash, how to decide mylars vs glass for your artisanal small-batch bud, the best ways to move from the trap into the legal market, and if purpleness even matters these days if you have the right genetics.This conversation contains not only a treasure trove of insight into demanding quality over everything, but also just how much a room gets foggy when four heavy smokers are in the room. Blackleaf specifically goes crazy over their Tropical Depression strain in this pod, which combines Z with Triangle Kush. Discover all of the fire strains contained within this episode and hit @watson.supply with a follow on IG to see all of the heat they're cooking up and keep your eyes peeled for their goods appearing on the shelves of your local legal shop soon.Subscribe to our channel and the FSOTD.com site to keep up with other key players and enjoy conversations with trailblazers from the culture you can't find anywhere else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Paranormal 60
Glitz, Glamour & Lies OH MY! with Burl Barer - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 59:46


Glitz. Glamour. Lies. OH MY! Behind Hollywood's red carpet and flashing cameras lurks a world most will never see—where secrets are currency and deception is an art form. But for one man, peeling back the illusion wasn't just a job—it was a way of life. Fred Wolfson, the private investigator who uncovered the truth behind Tinseltown's biggest scandals. From tracking down cheating celebrities to rescuing kidnapped children, his cases read like a blockbuster script—except these stories actually happened & he spilled the beans with award winning author, Burl Barer with his book, SECRETS OF A HOLLYWOOD PRIVATE EYE: A Rollicking No-Holds Barred Expose Of Tinsel Town BUY the BOOK - https://amzn.to/4kBMtvW Author Page - https://amzn.to/3XAqrQo Website - https://burlbarer.net/ Glitz, Glamour & Lies OH MY! with Burl Barer - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out the merch, blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net WHERE'S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader Check out Winnie's Linktree for everything Winnie! From merch for Paranormal 60, Love+Lotus Tarot & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot to digital designs with WS Media & more! Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://lovelotustarot.com/ SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/factorpodcast and use code: FactorPodcast at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ PLEASE RATE & REVIEW MYSTERIES, MAYHEM & MERLOT PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

True Crime Uncensored
MYSTERIES, MAYHEM, AND MERLOT --WINNIE SCHRADER IS OUR GUEST

True Crime Uncensored

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 53:50


SPECIAl GUEST WINNIE SCHRADER, HOST OF MYSTERIES, MAYHEM, AND MERLOT PODCASTSUNDAY NIGHTS 10pm EASTERN 7pm PACIFICStep into the murky underworld where justice is a game of shadows. Each episode of our true crime podcast takes you deep into the labyrinth of unsolved mysteries, chilling confessions, and sinister plots. Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot unravels tales of crime and deception, painting a vivid picture of the dark side of humanity. Tune in for a journey through smoky alleyways and rain-soaked streets, where every whisper could be your last clue and every shadow hides a story waiting to be told.With a little wine of course  For each case, we take a deep dive to examine the evidence, possible theories and just strange mysterious circumstances that keeps us, arm chair detectives up at night.Our true crime podcast will scratch that itch for any true crime junkie

U.S. of N/A: Non-Alcoholic Beer
The Mindful Merlot: Navigating Low And No Alcohol Wines

U.S. of N/A: Non-Alcoholic Beer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 33:15


While the non-alcoholic beverage space is booming, the low and no-alcohol wine category has had its own unique set of challenges. This episode features an in-depth conversation with Brandon Joldersma, CEO of Surely, and the Founder/CEO of Arlow, two brands at the forefront of this emerging space. In our discussion Brandon shares his candid thoughts on the low-alcohol wine category he's trying to help create, explaining the potential he sees for its future compared to the fully non-alcoholic side. We dive into the specific wine styles that are resonating with their consumers, and unpack the demographics driving this shift toward healthier drinking habits. We also try and tackle the crucial question of how the wine industry can better connect with Gen Z, a generation that is reshaping traditional wine consumption overall, or even if it should. Lastly, we explore the broader movement toward mindful drinking and a greater focus on wellness, the effects of which are felt across the full spectrum of wine.Mentioned in this episode:SurelyArlowDad Strength Brewing  We'd love your feedback!

Electric Gold: A Nashville SC Supporter Podcast
March 3, 2025: I Am Not Drinking Any F#%ing Merlot!

Electric Gold: A Nashville SC Supporter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 53:33


In this episode, the boys lick their wounds after NSC's most recent loss to the Red Bulls in New York (really New Jersey).  First, Ryan offers a rousing speech about the construction of the Erie Canal and how it can offer hope for the future of Nashville soccer. They praise the play of the Nashville substitutes, Ahmed Qasem and Patrick Yazbek, and they also explain how the problem in the movie Sideways wasn't the merlot, it was Miles's perpetual selfishness.  They offer sharp criticism for the team's designated players and compare playing the Red Bulls to playing a version of satanic soccer.  In case the season gets really bad, they offer some entertaining alternatives to watching NSC games, and they wrap up by previewing the upcoming match against the sweetest opponents in the MLS, the  Portland Timbers.  And they drink beer.

The Wine Vault
Episode 463 - Duckhorn Vineyards Three Palms Merlot

The Wine Vault

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 68:14


Duckhorn Vineyards Three Palms Merlot In this episode, Rob and Scott review one of the premium offerings from Duckhorn Vineyars, their Three Palms Merlot.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

The Paranormal 60
The Cost of Injustice: When Innocence Isn't Enough - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 46:23


Imagine this, you're barely out of high school, living your life, when suddenly you're accused of a crime so brutal it shocks an entire city. The pressure is on to find someone to blame, and fast. No solid evidence, just a couple of witnesses with shaky stories and a justice system that's more interested in closing the case than getting it right. The result? A young Black man spends over two decades behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. This isn't just some isolated case. It's part of a bigger, painful pattern that's been happening for generations. And since it's Black History Month, there's no better time to talk about the injustices that keep happening, the lives that get stolen, and the fight to fix a system that's been broken for far too long with my guest, REV Tim Christopher Great North Innocence Project - https://www.greatnorthinnocenceproject.org/ Follow Rev Tim on X: https://x.com/RevTChristopher The Cost of Injustice: When Innocence Isn't Enough with REV Tim - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out my blog, buy the book and NOW MERCH plus so much more!  https://mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net/ Find WINNIE - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/P6050Off and use code P6050Off at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Haunted Magazine - https://bit.ly/hauntedmagazine PLEASE GIVE THIS SHOW A 5 STAR RATING AND REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spaced Out Radio Show
Feb. 26/25 - The JFK Files with Winnie Schrader

Spaced Out Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 173:47


Winnie Schrader is a true crime podcaster, with her show 'Mysteries Mayhem and Merlot'. Together we get into whether or not the JFK Files will be 'properly' released by the US Government. The big questions are, will the name the shooters? As well, how much of the expected 2,500 pages will be redacted from the public?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.

Bud Break
Women in Wine: KJ's Bordeaux Grapes with Susan Lueker

Bud Break

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 20:46


Join Master of Wine Mollie Battenhouse as she interviews Kendall-Jackson's Bordeaux Winemaker Susan Lueker on all things red wine.

The Paranormal 60
Drowning in Deception: The Angelika Graswald Case with Diane Fanning - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 44:15


A romantic kayaking trip on the Hudson River should have been the perfect afternoon for engaged couple Angelika Graswald and Vincent Viafore. But when Vincent vanished beneath the frigid waters, what seemed like a tragic accident soon unraveled into something far more sinister.  Now Diane Fanning wrote the book “Death on the River: A Fiancee's Dark Secrets and a Kayak Trip Turned Deadly about this case and help us get a clearer picture on what happened on that kayak trip BUY the BOOK: https://amzn.to/4b2zdMJ Website: https://dianefanning.com/ Get inside the head of one of America's puzzling cases, Lizzie Borden! Pre-Sale for Lizzie: A Novel: https://amzn.to/41tozvo Author's Page: https://amzn.to/4hL3L8m Drowning in Deception: The Angelika Graswald Case with Diane Fanning - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out my blog, buy the book and NOW MERCH plus so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net Subscribe FREE to Mysteries. Mayhem & Merlot's RUMBLE Channel - https://rumble.com/user/MMMWinnieSchrader Find WINNIE - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/P6050Off and use code P6050Off at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Haunted Magazine - https://bit.ly/hauntedmagazine PLEASE GIVE THIS SHOW A 5 STAR RATING AND REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Paranormal 60
Twisted Love with Dr. Carole Lieberman - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 67:11


Tonight, we're opening this heart shaped box of psychology, and scrutinizing these prison love affairs and the women who chase the ultimate ‘bad boy.' Buckle up—it's about to get disturbing.” "What is it about the ‘bad boy' that some women just can't resist? m talking about women who seek out relationships with convicted serial killers and murderers, men locked away for crimes so heinous they send shivers down your spine with Dr. Carole Lieberman, MD "America's Psychiatrist BUY the BOOK "Bad Boys" https://amzn.to/4gK2MUD  BUY the BOOK "Bad Girls" https://amzn.to/40YKIQK Website: https://expertwitnessforensicpsychiatrist.com/ Twisted Love with Dr. Carole Lieberman - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot NEW MYSTERIES MAYHEM & MERLOT MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE https://mysteries-mayhem-merlot.printify.me/ Check out my blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net Subscribe FREE to Mysteries. Mayhem & Merlot's RUMBLE Channel - https://rumble.com/user/MMMWinnieSchrader Find WINNIE - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader SWAG SHOP IS BACK! Check out the new and improved Paranormal 60 Swag Shop https://bit.ly/P60SwagShop Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://www.darknessradio.com/lotus-l... SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/P6050Off and use code P6050Off at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Haunted Magazine - https://bit.ly/hauntedmagazine PLEASE GIVE THIS SHOW A 5 STAR RATING AND REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Paranormal 60
Where Mystery Meets the Macabre: The Strange Cases of Christe & Poe - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 39:37


We dive into the real-life mysteries surrounding two of the greatest literary minds—Agatha Christie and Edgar Allan Poe. Christie, the Queen of Crime, vanished without a trace for 11 days in 1926, leaving behind a puzzle that remains unsolved to this day. Poe, the Master of Macabre, died under eerie and unexplained circumstances, his final days shrouded in confusion and conspiracy. Were these incidents the result of foul play, personal turmoil, or something even stranger? Join us as we unravel the secrets behind these legendary authors' most mysterious chapters. PLUS an UPDATE about the executive order to release the classified documents of JFK,RFK and MLK with Mike Rothmiller Check out his Author's page on AMAZON:https://amzn.to/42L54ze Where Mystery Meets the Macabre: The Strange Cases of Christe & Poe - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out my blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net Subscribe FREE to Mysteries. Mayhem & Merlot's RUMBLE Channel - https://rumble.com/user/MMMWinnieSchrader Find WINNIE - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader SWAG SHOP IS BACK! Check out the new and improved Paranormal 60 Swag Shop https://bit.ly/P60SwagShop Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://www.darknessradio.com/lotus-l... SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/P6050Off and use code P6050Off at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Haunted Magazine - https://bit.ly/hauntedmagazine PLEASE GIVE THIS SHOW A 5 STAR RATING AND REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Paranormal 60
Exposé! Shocking Secrets and Deviant Power Plays with guest Mike Rothmiller - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

The Paranormal 60

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 61:36


Imagine a room where power is absolute, secrecy reigns, and every word spoken could shift the course of history. A room where presidents plot strategies, spin truths, and sometimes conceal unthinkable acts. What if the tapes from those rooms could speak to us? What if the voices of presidents and world political figures past held secrets that reshaped our history as we know it. Mike Rothmiller's Secrets, Lies, Deception pulls back the curtain on the world of presidential transcripts, uncovering the covert decisions, scandals & so much more! BUY the BOOK: https://amzn.to/40LXwe4 Mike's Author's Page: https://amzn.to/3EcDcKk Exposé! Shocking Secrets and Deviant Power Plays with guest Mike Rothmiller - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out my blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net Subscribe FREE to Mysteries. Mayhem & Merlot's RUMBLE Channel - https://rumble.com/user/MMMWinnieSchrader Find WINNIE - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader SWAG SHOP IS BACK! Check out the new and improved Paranormal 60 Swag Shop https://bit.ly/P60SwagShop Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://www.darknessradio.com/lotus-l... SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 PLEASE GIVE THIS SHOW A 5 STAR RATING AND REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices