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Season 3 Episode 3 – Pure Grace Pete and VinoMike are back with part two of their mini-series honoring women winemakers. Today, the guys feature an extraordinary and uniquely focused winemaker named Angela Osborne. Angela’s dedication to the Grenache grape is an inspiration, as is her story that takes her from New Zealand to around the world before settling in the Santa Barbara area of California. The wine today is Angela’s A Tribute to Grace 2020 Rosé. Made from 100% Grenache, this pink beauty is drinking incredibly well now and has another year or two ahead of it. In other words, don’t sleep on a Rosé of this caliber when it comes to a little bottle age. Also, Pete and Mike pay tribute to other incredible female winemakers in California. Who did they miss that is your favorite? Let them know! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2022 – All Rights Reserved

Season 3 Episode 2 – The Full Fucci Pete and VinoMike take the opportunity to recognize an incredible winemaker, Elena Fucci, in honor of Women’s History Month. While we should all celebrate the women in history, in wine, and in every aspect of life all the time, this is a special set of dates to help us move the conversation forward. Pete and Mike may not get it right all the time, but know they are trying. The wine today is Elena Fucci’s Titolo 2017. This incredible example of Aglianico del Vulture from Basilicata is not to be missed. While this beauty is drinking wonderfully now, you’ll want to grab a few bottles and lay some down for another decade to get the full enjoyment of this perfectly produced Italian red! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2022 – All Rights Reserved

Season 3 Episode 1 – Drink Inside the Box Pete and VinoMike are back! And they are exploring the world of boxed wine. Inspired by some social media posts, VinoMike sought out a couple of boxes of wine and the guys thought, “That’s an episode.” Don’t judge too quickly because there are some really solid wines out there sitting in bladders inside boxes just waiting for you. The first wine is called Schplink!. This 2020 Grüner Veltliner is fresh and delicious. The guys get into both their impressions of the wine and the history of the winery. Amazing that there is this much quality in a 3L box! Next up, there is the non-vintage Sandy Giovese. A blend of 85% Sangiovese and 15% Trebbiano, this is exactly what you would expect – a fun, juicy wine that is very drinkable and not overly serious. There is some surprising complexity in there and would be a perfect wine for just about any picnic or backyard get-together. The guys also discuss some of their other favorite boxed wine choices, a Top 12 list from VinePair, and more. Let the guys know what you think of this show and send some suggestions of boxed wines you’ve enjoyed. Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2022 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 20 – A Very Spanish Season Finale 2021 has been quite a year. Pete and VinoMike bring it to a close with an hour of discussion about the wines of Spain, featuring a ravishing Rioja red! The guys dig into a bottle of Viña Pomal Rioja Reserva 2014. This incredible example of Rioja is 100% Tempranillo aged in all American oak. The balance is incredible with the earthy mushroom dominating the dried red fruits. Definitely, one to try! The bulk of the episode is an overview of the classic Spanish wine regions of Cava, Rioja, and Priorat. Lots of details in there, so grab a glass of one and enjoy. Pete and Mike wish you and yours the happiest of holiday seasons! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 19 – The Glasshole Bistro: Making of a Wine List Friend of the show, Bill, asked Pete and VinoMike how they would go about making a wine list for their fictional restaurant – The Glasshole Bistro. Well, the guys took this opportunity to not only dive into how they would make a wine list but to give you insights into wine lists from the restaurant and customer perspectives. You know they can’t talk about wine without sipping a little. The guys popped the cork on a unique California wine from Field Recordings. The 2020 Field Recording Domo Arigato (Mr. Ramato) is a skin-contact Pinot Grigio. This makes the wine orange in color and completely delicious. If you are wondering if the guys get into the Styx song Mr. Roboto, you probably already know the answer. Let the hosts of That Wine Pod know what you think about this episode. They had a blast making this super-sized episode. Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 18 – Put a Little Riesling in Your Life Pete and VinoMike are ridiculously excited to talk about Riesling! Riesling is one of the six historical Noble Grapes, yet it is one of the most misunderstood. Great Riesling is not cloyingly sweet. It is balanced and nuanced with amazing acidity and very long aging potential. From bone-dry to wonderfully sweet, Riesling is rightfully a favorite of oenophiles all over the world. To talk through what makes Riesling so special, VinoMike shared a 2010 Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett. Although 11 years old, this stunning white offered up fresh fruit, a kiss of honey, and incredible balance. Still youthful, this wine is proof of the fact that Riesling can snuggle up in your cellar for a very long time! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 17 – Can This (Wine) Wand Do Magic? Pete and VinoMike channel their inner Harry Potter and test out “The Wand” by Pure Wine. They first mentioned this product a couple of months ago and have been waiting to test it out. What will they think? Is this truly a magic wand? To understand how well “The Wand” works, VinoMike brings a bottle of week-old 2018 Château Pesquié “Les Terrasses” Rouge. This Grenache and Syrah blend is a go-to for both your hosts every vintage. Solid everyday wine that everyone should try! However, when it is a week old, it loses its charm. So, can “The Wand” bring it back? Listen and find out! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 16 – A Legendary Bordeaux Estate and Their Chilean Cabernet Pete and VinoMike head back to Chile but this time they find a legendary estate producing premium Cabernet at a price many mortals can afford! Domaines Barons de Rothschild’s Los Vascos estate in the Colchagua Valley is known for making great wines at nearly every price point. VinoMike brings up their $7-10 line that offers amazing value. The wine featured today is the 2015 Le Dix de Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon and it is a beauty. Sourced from the best parcels in the El Fraile vineyard, Le Dix celebrates the Barons first decade in Chile. The inaugural vintage was in 1998 and the celebration continues today. This is seriously good wine at a fraction of the price you would normally pay for Lafite’s Barons wines. Amazing! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 15 – We Now Return to Our Regularly Scheduled Wine Drinking Pete and VinoMike are back! We’d say, “And better than ever,” but we can’t lie. They are here, though, and let you in on what happened during the hiatus. Hint – Life is busy, complicated, and needs much more wine. While the guys catch up, they pop a very special bottle of Syrah from Cortona in Tuscany. The 2007 Tenimenti Luigi d'Alessandro “Migliara” Syrah is literally a bottle of fun. Tannic, structured, and boasting a ton of flavor, this is a really great wine to get us back into the swing of the podcast. Mostly, this is about the guys reconnecting. If you find yourself with more questions, feel free to send a note and they’ll be happy to fill you in even more. Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 14 – Wine Biz Insider: Climate Change, Insurance & Your Bottle Can we all agree that climate change is happening? Take out the why and just look at all the natural disasters occurring at a rapid rate around the globe. Wine country is not immune to nature’s wrath. The fact is that wine is a business. Sure, we romanticize what that business is and what it represents, but it is a money-making operation, nonetheless. Winery owners must balance caring for the land, paying a fair wage to their workers, and running a sustainable business. When fires, drought, labor shortages, politics, and a pandemic all converge at once on the winery, what happens? Pete and VinoMike recently came across an article from the New York Times about insurance companies raising rates at wineries or, worse, canceling their policies altogether. This puts small wineries out of business or increases the cost of your bottle substantially. While the guys walk you through this important subject, they sip on a bottle of 2018 Localism Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is actually from the cool-climate Coombsville AVA and that definitely shines through. The bottle was given to the guys by superfan Kenny Kim. Thank you Kenny for introducing them to something brand new! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 13 – Give Chile a Chance Today, Pete and VinoMike travel south of the equator to explore the oft-misunderstood wines of Chile! The guys take you on a whirlwind tour of this skinny South American country while sipping on a bottle of 2018 Viña Tinajas “Lorenzo & Gaspar” Carménère & Merlot. This wine gives them a chance to tell you about the strange history of Carménère in Chile. Today, the vast majority of the grape is grown here and has become synonymous with the country. But should it? The rest of the episode is dedicated to an exploration of the wines of Chile. From Cabernet Sauvignon to Pinot Noir, the guys lead you through as many regions as possible. Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 12 – Ask the Glassholes It’s the first-ever “Ask the Glassholes” episode! Ok, maybe the last too. We’ll see how this goes. Pete and VinoMike are here to take your hard-hitting wine questions. They sent out the Glass Signal, and you responded in droves. At least 10 of you submitted questions. That’s three times as many as they expected! They start to tackle the questions while sipping on a special 2010 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino. The wine is spectacular and has a ton of life ahead of it. The guys spend the entire LONG episode answering your questions from what other Sangiovese to try to why it takes so long to get wine shipped to talking about Tokaji to what’s up with the Wine Wand. Sit back, sip, and enjoy! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 11 – A Nebbiolo Wonder(wall) It’s VinoMike’s choice today and he brought something off the (wonder)wall – a Nebbiolo from the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA! From Andrew Jones, the 2019 Wonderwall Nebbiolo is a deliciously fun wine-drinking experience. Made from 90% Nebbiolo and 10% Barbera, this juicy California red brings that telltale high acidity and tannins wrapped in ripe and perfectly balanced New World fruit. Clocking in at a modest 13.1% ABV, you can chill this one to drink with some grilled Italian sausages any weekend this summer. The guys also talk about a few other fun wines from Andrew’s Field Recordings label, including the perfect for the heat Tang. Like a refreshing cross of slightly sparkling wine, cider, and a craft sour beer, this is one to seek out. Finally, the guys put out the call for questions for their first “Ask the Glassholes” show. What burning wine question do you want VinoMike, or maybe even Pete, to answer? Send them a note on social media and see what they have to say! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 10 – Curious About Campania You knew it wouldn’t be long before Pete and VinoMike returned to their first wine love – Italy! Today, the guys take you on a wine tour of the under-appreciated wine region of Campania. While they touch on the great reds of the area, the episode is all about white wines. As the weather turns warmer and we can start to gather together once again, these are the wines you want to seek out. The episode is centered on a bottle of 2019 Terredora DiPaolo “Corte di Giso” Falanghina. This single-vineyard stunner offers a ton of fresh fruit and minerality. A serious wine that still offers a ton of fun! Go out and try some of these fantastic Campania white wines and let us know what you think! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 9 – Say Yes! To Michigan Wine Pete found a bottle of premium Michigan Pinot Noir at a local shop. (Shout out to Charlene at Cellar 406.) You know that he and VinoMike were going to talk about it.  That bottle is a single-vineyard, 2015 Wyncroft Pinot Noir from the Fenville AVA in SW Michigan. The bottle was exquisite with true Pinot Noir charm and subtlety. The flavors were exactly what you would expect from the varietal with a surprising bit of energy still showing. The guys highly recommend seeking out a few bottles from Wyncroft and other Michigan wineries!  While sipping on the wine, VinoMike, with a little assist from Pete, walks you through Michigan wine regions. There is even some wine history thrown in there. If you have never thought about Michigan for dry wine, or as a pioneer in the development of the US wine industry, you are in for a surprise.  Finally, Pete brings up an article about global wine consumption during 2020. Spoiler – it was down! That doesn’t happen often. Is it the pandemic or a trend? Let us know your thoughts.  Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight!  Website: That Wine Pod  Follow That Wine Pod:  Instagram @ThatWinePod  Twitter @ThatWinePod  Facebook.com/ThatWinePod  Connect with VinoMike & Pete:  Instagram @VinoMike  Instagram @FatManStories  Facebook.com/fatmanstories  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love!  Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles!  That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 8 – Two Mics and a Bottle of (Cheap) Cabernet This week the guys decided to just flip the mics on and have a chat. So, they grabbed a bottle of wine and just started talking. The bottle is from Costco – 2018 K Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon. There are three things you need to know about this wine. First, it is from Bulgaria. Second, it was under ten bucks. And third, it beats the hell out of Pete’s and VinoMike’s expectations because this is one solid bottle of wine! Otherwise, the guys just catch up about their lives and what is going on in the world of wine. Pete may fail a geography lesson in there, too. This is what That Wine Pod was always supposed to be – a couple of glassholes with some industry experience chatting in a basement. Hope you have as much fun listening as Pete and VinoMike did chatting. Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 7 – Magnificent Muscadet There is no doubt that Italy is at the very heart of Pete’s and VinoMike’s love of wine. The Loire Valley is a close second and the guys talk a look at the magnificence of Muscadet today. VinoMike went to the storage locker and pulled out a gem – the 2014 Domaine de la Pépière “Clos des Briords” Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. A mouthful of a name and a wine. There is no doubt that the freshness and complexity of this Muscadet impress your hosts. VinoMike believes it is still a baby with many more great years ahead. Good thing he bought six of them! If the food pairings don’t get you, the description of the region and wines by VinoMike will. The region is amazing with tough soil, sheer cliffs, and some of the best white wine values in the world. Give it a listen and let us know what you’re eating while drinking a magnificent Muscadet! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 6 – Taint That a Shame The guys start out this episode with a tribute to the late Steven Spurrier. Mr. Spurrier was a huge influence on wine in general, but especially on California. He put together the famous judgment at Paris that put California wine on the world map. His passing is a great loss for the wine world. Pete and Mike send their condolences to Steven’s family and friends. After this tribute, the talk turns to the crux of the episode. VinoMike was reading an article about a breakthrough in the cork industry to eliminate cork taint and thought, “That’s an episode!” So, Pete and VinoMike grabbed a bottle of Brianne Day’s 2014 Johan Vineyard Pinot Noir, popped the cork, and sat down to record. Before getting to the main discussion, they share their love of Brianne’s wines. If you want some seriously delicious Pinot Noir, check her out! Now, on to the taint show. Cork taint is caused by bacteria and chlorine forming a compound called TCA. That flaw in the cork gets into the wine to make it smell like wet cardboard (or wet dog). It is unpleasant to say the least. Luckily for wine consumers, there is a breakthrough by the world’s largest cork manufacturer, Amorim, that eliminates TCA. What a relief it will be to open a great bottle you’ve been aging properly with nearly full confidence it will be good. This will help consumers, retailers, and restaurants tremendously. Everyone wins here because Amorim has made this advancement at no additional cost to the customer! The guys give you a full breakdown of how cork is made – from cork oak trees to the manufacturing facility. Lots of information and a ton of fun! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 5 – Chablis Sippin’ The Burgundy region is a beast. With so many places to find great wine, you can expect Pete and VinoMike to come back to this legendary wine area often. Today, the guys take a trip to Chablis! Breaking open a bottle from Trader Joe’s called Sainte Céline Chablis, the guys discuss the merits of this wine before diving into the rich subject of the region. The wine is delicious and a bit of a surprise. Trying to dive into the pedigree, they believe they have figured out who may make this one and they are Chablis stalwarts. From there, the rest of the episode talks about the vineyards of Chablis, its characteristics, and some tidbits on the Burgundy region as a whole. The fascinating look at how the Cru system of vineyards works is worth the free admission price. The big takeaway – Get to know Chablis and you’ll get to know true Chardonnay! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

Season 2 Episode 4 – A Visit to Valpolicella Pete and VinoMike return to Italy to visit the Veneto region and one of its stars – Valpolicella! The guys jump right in and start with tasting the 2016 Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore from Zenato. This classic wine is a blend of Corvina (85%) and Rondinella (10%) with the rest an indigenous grape, Oseleta. The dried grape component does shine through in this big red while balanced with incredible structure and a bit of unusually grippy tannins. Wait until you hear the food pairings. The bulk of the episode is filled with facts about Ripasso, Amarone, and the rest of the wines in the region. There are new rules in Valpolicella and VinoMike fills you in on the ones that matter. A little nerdy at times, this episode will have you craving a bottle from the region! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Click HERE to check out more from Wines On The Bluff. Please be sure to tell them you heard about it on That Wine Pod! NOTE – This is NOT a sponsored show. Pete and VinoMike just like the wines they are putting together. Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved