Stop Wasting Your Wine
Episodes
Wine Review: Robert Groffier, Bourgogne (Burgundy), 2018, "Together at Last!"
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an exciting review of the 2018 Robert Groffier Bourgogne Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France! 🍷 For the first time ever, we're all in the ...
The Grocery Store Wine Showdown - Pinot Grigio Edition
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we taste not one, not two, but three Pinot Grigios you can easily find at your local grocery store. This week, we've combed through gro...
Wine Review: De Saint-Gall, Premier Cru Champagne, France - The One Year Anniversary Show!!
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the De Saint-Gall, Premier Cru Champagne from France. This week, our amazing wives stop by to help us celebrate our 1-year annive...
Wine Review: Marraso, Gran Blend, Argentina, 2021 "Doominacion Di Origin?"
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we delve into the 2021 Marraso Gran Blend from Argentina. This week, we chat about our favorite wines to enjoy in the hot weather, enjoy Co...
Wine Review: Quinta Das Carvalhas, Touriga Nacional, Douro, Portugal, 2018, "Two A-Holes Guessing!"
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2018 Touriga Nacional from Quinta das Carvalhas, located in the Douro region of Portugal. This week, we meet Aaron's pet ...
Wine Interview: Amanda Bandini of Finca Bandini!
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an extraordinary conversation with Amanda Bandini from Finca Bandini! This week, we dive into another exciting round of PiNope or Chardo...
Wine Review: Marani, Kindzmarauli, 100% Saperavi, "The Reverse Mullet of Wines"
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the Marani Kindzmarauli from the Republic of Georgia. This week, Aaron stumbles upon a new aeration technique, we explore the his...
Wine Review: Radius, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2021, American Viticulture Area?
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2021 Radius Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Valley, Washington. In this week's wine adventure, the guys play an ...
Wine Review: Stags' Leap, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2022, Broadway Joel?!
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2022 Stags' Leap Napa Valley Chardonnay! In this week's wine tasting, Joel captivates us with his incredible voice, A...
Wine Review: Caliveda, Pinot Noir Reserve, California, 2022, Aaron's TikTok Challenge!
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2022 Caliveda Pinot Noir Reserve from California. This week, the boys play a new true or false game to learn about Pinot Noir...
Wine Interview: Jim Duane of Seavey Vineyard, Terratorium Wines, and the Inside Winemaking Podcast!
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an amazing conversation with Jim Duane, winemaker at Seavey Vineyard and Terratorium Wines, and host of the Inside Winemaking Podcast. Thi...
Wine Review: Geil, Gewürztraminer, Kabinett, Rheinhessen 2022, Pi-Nope or Chardon-Yay?!?
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the Geil Gewürztraminer Kabinett from Germany's Rheinhessen region! This week, the boys share their opinions on a host of di...
Wine Review: As Laxas, Val Do Sosego, Albariño, Rias Baixas, 2023, Super Sneaky Aaron!
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review the As Laxas Val Do Ssego Albariño from Rías Baixas, Spain! This week, the boys switch their outro with their intro (...
Wine Interview: Ashwin Muthiah, Host of unPINNED, an Online Wine Course
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an amazing conversation with Ashwin Muthiah. Ashwin is a recovering sommelier and the host of unPINNED, an online wine course designed to ...
Wine Review: Donnachiara, Empatia, Fiano Di Avellino D.O.C.G, Fiano, 2022, Now with Video!!
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review Epmatia by Donnachiara, a Fiano from the Fiano Di Avellino D.O.C.G in Italy. This week, Colin gives some bad advice abo...
Wine Review: Josh Cellars, Seasweapt, California, 2023, A New Game: Spellmelier!
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2023, Josh Cellars Seaswept from California. This week the guys discovered a white wine blend they didn't know existed an...
Wine Review: Grounded by Josh Phelps, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2021, "Terroir, I Thought There Were Dogs Here."
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review Grounded by Josh Phelps, a Cabernet Sauvignon from California. This week the boys get in touch with thir rebellious sid...
Wine Interview: Sherrill Flaum, Founder of the Sauvy B Clothing Brand!
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we have a blast interviewing Sherrill Flaum to discuss her fun, boozy-inspired clothing line. We will delve into how the Sauvy B ...
Wine Review: Le Pré Vaujour, Chinon, Cabernet Franc, 2022, "Things We Don't Taste."
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2022, Le Pré Vaujour Cabernet Franc from Chinon in France. This week the guys talk about the importance of flexing your crea...
Wine Interview: Anthony Dale of Fatherhood Wines & Père Wine Bar
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week, as we are thrilled to present an interview with Anthony Dale! Anthony wears many hats: he's a dedicated father to three incredi...
Wine Review: Albino Armani, Orange From The Basement, Pinot Grigio, Orange Wine, delle Venezie, Italy, 2021, "20/20 Investigates: Orange Wine"
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2021 Albino Armani, "Orange From The Basement" orange Pino Grigio from the delle Venezie region in Italy. This week...
Wine Review: Finca Bacara, Tabá, Monastrell, Jumilla, Spain, 2018, "Our Authentic Selves!""
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2018 Finca Bacara, Tabá Monastrell from Jumilla Spain! This week we learn about the Monastrell grape, and the guys get in to...
Wine Review: Ferrari-Carano, Fumé Blanc, North Coast, California, 2022, An Unexpected Review!
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2022 Ferrari-Carano, Fumé Blanc from the North Coast of California. This week, Aaron rants about the origins of the term Fum...
Wine Review: Casal Garcia, Vinho Verde, Portugal, An Absolute Astounder? Another Certified Porch Pounder?
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the Casal Garcia, Vinho Verde from Portugal. This week, we learn a bit about the Vinho Verde region, Colin loses at his own game,...
Wine Review: Davey Family, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2022, The Loire Valley of Australia?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2020 Davey Family Shiraz from McLaren Vale, Australia! This week, the boys learn the difference between Shiraz and Syrah, Aar...
Wine Review: Three Rosés for Valentines Day!
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review a trio of rosés with three incredibly special guests! This week, Aaron, Colin, and Joel are joined by their wonderful wives! The...
Wine Review: Famiglia Castellani, St. Giorgio, Chianti Classico Riserva, Italy, 2017, "Finally Out of France"
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva from the producer Famiglia Castellani, in Tuscany, Italy. This week, we hit the wildly importan...
Wine Review: Lucien Albrecht, Pinot Gris, Tradition, Alsace, France, 2020, "Alsace, Not All Sauce!"
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2020 Pinot Gris Tradition from the producer Lucien Albrecht in Alsace, France. This week, the boys learn a Hungarian curse wo...
Wine Review: Chateau De Thau, Cotes De Bourg, Bordeaux, France, 2022, What do I do with the sample?
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review a red Bordeaux from Chateau De Thau which is located on the right bank of Bordeaux. This week the guys discuss the difference bet...
Wine Review: Giesen, Riesling, Non-Alcoholic, Marlborough, New Zealand, "Flintstone Vitamin?!"
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review a non-alcoholic Riesling from the producer Giesen that comes to us from Marlborough, New Zealand. Being that we are in the midst ...
Wine Review: Louis Bouillot, Crémant De Bourgogne, Blanc De Blancs, Burgundy, France, #StopWastingYourWineOs
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the Louis Bouillot Crémant De Bourgogne, Blanc De Blancs, from Burgundy France. This week, Aaron rants about Crémant and Colin ...
Wine Review: Carmen, Merlot, Gran Reserva, 2021, Maipo, Chile, "What's that smell!?!"
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2021 Carmen Gran Reserva Merlot from Maipo in Chile. This week, the guys discuss the issue of having old crackly bones and sm...
Wine Review: Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Champagne, France, "The Pantheon of Sparkling Wine."
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review the Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne from France. Joel drops some awesome knowledge on us as we dive into the hist...
Wine Review: Catena, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2020, "Interesting Potential Facts"
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review the Catena 2020 Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. This week Colin helps the guys search for a replacement for the much-ma...
Wine Review: Black Box, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile, Our Cups Runneth Over
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review the Black Box Sauvignon Blanc from Chile. We're venturing into uncharted territory today with our first-ever review...
Wine Review: Château Rauzan Despagne, Bordeaux Blanc, 2022, "Not" Paying Attention
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review our first Bordeaux Blanc from Château Rauzan Despagne from the Bordeaux region of France! Aaron smells tennis balls fo...
Wine Review: Domdechant Werner, Riesling, Trocken, Rheingau, Germany, 2021, Joel Gets Tripped Up by Yeast!
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review a dry Riesling from Domdechant Werner located in the Rheingau region of Germany! We jump back into our trivia game and ...
Wine Review: House Wine, Rosé Bubbles, Walla Walla, Washington, Canned Wine?!?
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review Rosé Bubbles from House Wine in Walla Walla, Washington. We'll take a brief pause from our winemaking trivia game to welcome...
Wine Review: Gordon Estate, Syrah, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2018, Aaron's Redemption Episode
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this as we review the 2018 Gordon Estate Syrah from the Columbia Valley in Washington State! This week, we start learning about the wine makin...
Wine Review: Neethlingshof, Pinotage, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2022, "It's Pronunciated..."
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2022 Neethlingshof Pinotage from Stellenbosch, South Africa. We'll explore the polarizing nature of the Pinotage grape an...
Wine Review: Beronia, Rioja, Reserva, Spain, 2018, "Flute Fruit?!"
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the 2018 Beronia, Rioja Reserva! This is our first time reviewing a wine made from the tempranillo grape, and we're excited t...
Wine Review: Marques De Monistrol, Brut, Cava, Spain, Another Baby, Another Sparkling Wine!
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this as we review the Marques De Monistrol, Brut, Cava, from Spain. This week we celebrate yet another new addition to the Stop Wasting Your W...
Wine Review: Famille Bougrier, Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de France, France, 2022, "The Today Show of Wine!"
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this as we review the 2022 Famille Bougrier, Sauvignon Blanc from France. This week, the boys make 11.5% ABV seem like it's a high alcohol...
Wine Review: E. Guigal, Côtes du Rhône, France, 2019, "Can I say Chocolate?"
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review the 2019 E. Guigal, Côtes du Rhône. In this episode, Aaron provides us with some, let's say, well-researched tas...
Wine Review: Michael David Winery, Freakshow Red Blend, Lodi, California, 2020, We Welcome Our First Guest, Aaron's Buddy Mike!
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review the 2020 Freakshow Red Blend from the Michael David Winery in Lodi California. We're excited to launch our guest se...
It's the Grocery Store Wine Showdown!
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our first ever Grocery Store Wine Showdown! The boys do their best to try to find an enjoyable wine from minefield that is the mass-produc...
Wine Review: Samuel Robert Winery Family Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2021, "Willamette Like Damn It!"
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review the 2021 Samuel Robert Winery Family Reserve Pinot Noir. We also learn a bit about aromas and flavors in wine and Aaron...
Wine Review: Layer Cake Malbec Mendoza, Argentina, 2022, "Swirl, Sniff, Taste"
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review the 2022 Layer Cake Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. We also talk about the concept of grocery store wine and learn how ...
Wine Review: Renieri Invetro Super Tuscan 2018, "It's a Pizza Wine!"
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review the 2018 Renieri Invetro Super Tuscan. We wrap our our conversation on the structure of a wine and learn that some wine...
Wine Review: Chandon Brut California Sparkling Wine, Joel Drives a "Coupe!"
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review the Chandon Brut California sparkling wine and celebrate a new addition to the Stop Wasting Your Wine family! We discus...
Wine Review: Château Mayne Mazerolles Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, 2019, "Plum Fest!"
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review our first ever wine with a 95 point sticker on it. Does the 2019 Château Mayne Mazerolles Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux liv...
Wine Review: Framingham Sauvignon Blanc, 2021, Colin Does Acid!
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review the 2021 Framingham Sauvignon Blanc, which hails from Marlborough, New Zealand! We will also learn a bit about the stru...
Wine Review: Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara California...Aaron Finds a Flavor Note!
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode the guys review the Tensley Syrah from Santa Barbara California. Also, Colin continues along his bold yet foolhardy journey of attempt...
Wine Review: Olema Rosé Côtes de Provence, 2021, "Certified Porch Pounder!"
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we review the 2021 Olema Rosé, which hails from the Côtes de Provence appellation in France! We will also explore the idea of a...
Wine Review: Muirwood Chardonnay Arroyo Seco 2021, Congrats...You're a Sommelier!
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in our very first episode as we explore how our podcast works, delve into the influence of climate on a wine's flavor profile, and review ...
Introducing Stop Wasting Your Wine: A Wine Review Podcast
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Stop Wasting Your Wine podcast, where we're absolutely pumped to kick off our journey into the fascinating world of wine. In this i...