2016 12 30 Mirassou Pinot Noir

Sipping Mirassou Pinot Noir on the patio even though it's late December.  This episode goes off track more than a broken-down freight train, but hey, we have fun!  Don't miss the on-camera crash, movin' to the groovin', talk about a hottie chef, and yes, discussion of Mirassou Pinot Noir.

2016 09 24 Part 2 Apothic Inferno

2016 09 24 Part 1 Apothic Dark

2016 09 24 Bright Cellars Club Reveal Double

Pana Australian Verdelho

We actually talk very little about the wine in this episode, so here's some information for you.  We had never even heard of "Verdelho", but apparently it is an Australian-grown grape that is gaining popularity.  Wine Selectors describes it as historically being used in creating fortified wines, now it is increasing in use for dry table wines (https://www.wineselectors.com.au/about-wine/wine-varieties/whites/verdelho/verdelho).  It really does taste a lot like a Pinot Grigio - although kind of simple.  Perfect for summer.  Definitely check it out!

The rest of the episode focuses on an attack of killer flies, anger over a broken pool pump, why fire ants deserve to die, a scary assessment of Chris' chest, and finding Dory at our pool!

Presenting the June Bright Cellars Wine Club Reveal Show!

The show you yearn for each month - the Bright Cellars wine club reveal show!!  Colleen takes exception to Bright Cellars' assessment of Sauvignon Blanc pairings with summer grilling options, and Chris goes back in the box.

Al Tivo Macabeo

A Spanish white wine - Macabeo.  A creamy chardonnay?  Does butter sink to the bottom?  And a shout-out to JP Soars - blues guitarist extraordinaire!

Swedish Cocktail? Sweetish Cocktail.

Colleen is making up words again.  And trying a new accent.

Cantavida Pinot Noir

Fresh from the Bright Cellars reveal:  Cantavida Pinot Noir!

Wine Club Box Reveal!

It's everyone's favorite show!  The Bright Cellars wine club box reveal show! "Thanks, Bright Cellars!"

Kon Tiki Sauvignon Blanc

Who's a pretty girl?

Piccolino Vino Blanco

A cold day on the patio, but my aren't Colleen's fingernails pretty?

Korbin Kameron Sauvignon Blanc

If it's a Sauvignon Blanc, you know Colleen will love it...or will she?

This One is an Egg - featuring Ngumu Chein Blanc

A boring episode begins with a boring wine, Ngumu Chenin Blanc from South Africa.  So full of promise - a dry white from a region we hadn't tasted wine from before.  We really wanted to like it, but there wasn't much to like about it.  Somehow a discussion about picnic fare turns to comparing chickens and turkeys to pigs, and then we were distracted by the condition of the pool.  One highlight of the episode is an adorable misquote of the Music Man by Colleen that allows Chris his one "right" moment of the month.  Pool enthusiasts will enjoy the not-so-lively banter about cleaning the pool.

We are Wine Rebels - featuring Hand Craft Cabernet Sauvignon

In this episode, we feature Hand Craft Cabernet Sauvignon by Cheryl Indelicato.  This is a very affordable, yet very upscale-tasting wine.  Be sure to check out the Hand Craft website and read Cheryl's story.

The proceedings are delayed somewhat by a surprise of Mott the Hoople's All the Way From Memphis song coming on.  We love that song!  And it definitely inspired Colleen's favorite band, Def Leppard.  So much so that they covered it on their YEAH! album.

Also discussed is how much of another grape can be added to a varietal and still allow the wine to be called a varietal rather than a blend?

Go see us on Pinterest!  Lots of fun wine info!

The Grapes are Smaller - featuring Hand Craft Petite Sirah

Today we explore Hand Craft Petite Sirah.  Plus:

• Maybe we need a wine tasting kit?
• Is Pelourcin related to Chambourcin?
• If we had guest stars, where would they sit?
• I landed a gig in a video about process models!
• The color of wine is burgundy.
• AND...should we do a version of Greater Tuna?
  

2016 01 30 French White Burgundy

A rare winter evening on the patio - and enjoying French wine, to boot!

Going to New York

Discovering an amazing Sauvignon Blanc from Argentina and talking about our upcoming trip to New York for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Guess what day it is?

Our favorite day of the month!  When the Bright Cellars wine club box arrives!  Even though Colleen is sad that no Prosecco is included, in spite of the tasting notes page topic.  This time we also taste Piccolino red blend - yum! -  and also:

• The merits of Poo Pouri
• The pronouciation of "terroir"
• The surprising value of Vistaprint
• And more!

Living in the Present

We lost two legends this week:  David Bowie and Alan Rickman.  We remember them by staying in the present, with the Present Merlot.

What's a Vouvray, anyway?

What's vouvray, anyway?  Find out, plus join us on our tradition of celebrating the 70's on Saturday night!

What if we both don't like it?

Sometimes we try a wine that neither of us liked.  In this case, it was a sweet sparkling wine that came in the club box that we were suspicious of from the get-go.  But we tried it anyway!  And then...