4 Glasses to Finish Wine Podcast

Dave and Ray host their 1st guest on the podcast - Jim Peterson @tx_wine_pilot . Jim is a retired U.S. Air Force officer who mainly flew the A-10 fighter jet. He has ties to the wine business going back over 20 years and is an avid wine collector. He is a writer for The Texan Magazine, where he shares insights into different wines and wine regions around the world. One of his favorite wine regions is Champagne, where he has visited four times, most recently in 2023. Check out this episode to ...

Ray selects two wines from Bordeaux to open with Dave as Ray recaps his trip to Bordeaux. Ray shares his favorite Châteaus, restaurants, where to stay, and the Dos & Don’ts of planning a trip to Bordeaux.2020 Château Lynch-Bages 'Echo'.2006 Château Haut-Brion.Podcast Highlights: Château Giscours, Château Léoville Barton, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Figeac, Château Beau-Séjour Bécot, Le Dôme, Domaine de Chevalier, Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Château Margaux, Château d'Yquem, Château...

Dave and Ray put their tasting skills to the test to see if they can deduce which wine comes from which wine region. In addition to naming the wine region, they share if they like the wine, their tasting notes, and if they think the wine is under or over $25. Curious to see how well (or not well) they did? Listen to find out!Wines:2021 Big Table Farm Willamette Valley Pinot Noir [Oregon, USA]2021 Louis Jadot Bourgogne Pinot Noir [France]2020 Loveblock Central Otago Pinot Noir [New Zeala...

Dave and Ray chat about 'What is the traditional method?', to flute or not to flute (wine glasses), while enjoying wines made in the traditional method.Wines:N.V. Bohigas Cava Brut ReservaN.V. Weingut Bründlmayer Sekt Brut ReserveN.V. Vigneti Cenci Franciacorta 'La Capinera' Cuvée BrutN.V. Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Extra Brut 'Latitude' Blanc de BlancsInstagram: 4glasses_to_finish

Dave and Ray chat about Aglianico del Vulture, why it should NOT be considered the "Barolo of the South," along with Dave's article debut on Everyday Drinking and Ray's close encounter with a bird.Wines:2015 Re Manfredi 'Serpara' Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG2019 Elena Fucci 'Titolo' Aglianico del Vulture DOC.2016 Grifalco 'Damaschito' Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG2018 Vigneti del Vulture “Pipoli” Aglianico del Vulture DOCEpisode Shoutouts: Ian Dagata, Levi Dalton's "I'll Drink ...

Dave and Ray chat about Chardonnay, different methods of aging and fermentation, and why it is considered the Winemaker's Wine. Wines:2021 Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay2018 Newfound Wines Sonoma Valley 'Chuy' Chardonnay2021 Domaine Pinson Chablis2020 Cantina Terlano "Kreuth" Chardonnay Alto Adige Terlano DOCInstagram: 4glasses_to_finish

Dave and Ray chat about their past trips and why you should be drinking wines from the Finger Lakes (FLX). Other fun topics discussed include Royal Farms Chicken, Newts, Full House, Star Wars, and Dave's "Pet" Frog.Wines:2019 Bloomer Creek Vineyard Cabernet Franc2019 Hillick & Hobbs Estate Vineyard Dry Riesling2017 Red Newt Cellars Dry Riesling2020 Sheldrake Point Gamay NoirShout-outs made during the episode: FLX Table, Chris Bates, Hundred Suns Wines, and Joile Laide Wines. Instagra...

Are you a fan of the Indiana Jones movie series? Dave and Ray both chose 2 movies and specific wines to pair with each movie. This episode will focus on the first (4) movies in the series. Want to know which wine paired with which movie? Check out the podcast to find out!Wines:Ruinart Champagne Blanc de Blanc (N.V.)2016 Château Musar Red Blend [Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan]2020 Sori della Sorba Langhe Nebbiolo2021 Bodega Chacra 'Cincuenta y Cinco' Pinot NoirInstagram: 4glasses_t...

Dave and Ray chat about wines that they enjoy during the summertime, and to bring to a BBQ. Other fun topics discussed include Maggie Harrison's recent NY Times Article, Peanut Butter, Jurassic Park, and the etymology of the word "Erffengerf", just to name a few.Wines:2021 Domaines Barons de Rothschild "Les Légendes" Bordeaux Blanc [90% Sauv Blanc & 10% Sémillion].2020 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé [55% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 20% Cinsault]2021 Pax Wines Sonoma County "Sonoma-Hillsides" Sy...

Dave and Ray continue their conversation about their epiphany wines. They each pick a wine that they consider to be one of their favorites right now. 2021 Matthiasson Lost Slough Vineyard Falanghina2019 Holus Bolus Presqu'ile Vineyard SyrahInstagram: 4glasses_to_finish

Dave and Ray each discuss THE bottle that pulled them into the rabbit hole of wine! This is part 1 of a two-part episode.Wines:2019 Hall Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon2020 Albino Rocca Ronchi BarbarescoInstagram: 4glasses_to_finish