Dave and Ray are both big fans of The Beatles. In this episode, each chose 2 members of The Beatles and were tasked with selecting a wine they felt paired best with that member of The Beatles. Want to know what Dave and Ray selected for their pairings? Listen now to find out!


2020 Cristom Vineyards Louise Vineyard Viognier.
2018 EIEIO & Co. Wind Hill Pinot Noir.
2017 Domaine Tempier "Pour Lulu" Bandol Rouge (75% Mourvèdre, 14% Grenache, 9% Cinsault, and 2% Carignan).
2018 Domaine Antoine Sanzay "Les Poyeux" Samur Champigny (Cab Franc).


Fun Topics Discussed: Grapelgangers? George Michael and the 5th Beatle. Mc's vs Mac's? Favorite Albums.

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 learn more about our friend Jim and these delicious Champagne wines.

N.V. @laherteaurelien Champagne Laherte Frères Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature.
N.V. @champagne_bollinger Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée.
N.V. @champagnevilmart Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier.
N.V. @champagne_billecart_salmon Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé.

Podcast Highlights: Gina Lyons of A Vine Affair and Mathieu Roland-Billecart.

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 Doisy Daëne, Restaurant Influences, TentaziOni Bordeaux, and L'Oiseau Bleu.

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 Zealand]
2021 Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir [California, USA]

There was 5th Mystery Wine for Dave and Ray that was not part of the initial line-up: 2021 Montsecano 'Refugio' Casablanca Valley Pinot Noir [Chile].

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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 Reserva
N.V. Weingut Bründlmayer Sekt Brut Reserve
N.V. Vigneti Cenci Franciacorta 'La Capinera' Cuvée Brut
N.V. Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Extra Brut 'Latitude' Blanc de Blancs

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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 DOCG
2019 Elena Fucci 'Titolo' Aglianico del Vulture DOC.
2016 Grifalco 'Damaschito' Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
2018 Vigneti del Vulture “Pipoli” Aglianico del Vulture DOC

Episode Shoutouts: Ian Dagata, Levi Dalton's "I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk" Podcast, Wine for Normal People Podcast, and Jason Wilson's Booze Columnist.

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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 Chardonnay
2018 Newfound Wines Sonoma Valley 'Chuy' Chardonnay
2021 Domaine Pinson Chablis
2020 Cantina Terlano "Kreuth" Chardonnay Alto Adige Terlano DOC

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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 Franc
2019 Hillick & Hobbs Estate Vineyard Dry Riesling
2017 Red Newt Cellars Dry Riesling
2020 Sheldrake Point Gamay Noir

Shout-outs made during the episode: FLX Table, Chris Bates, Hundred Suns Wines, and Joile Laide Wines.

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