Episodes

  • Pinot Gris Showdown: Alsace Vs. Willamette Valley

    Pinot Gris Showdown: Alsace Vs. Willamette Valley
    Jan 12 2022
    Chip and Lainie drink some delicious Pinot Gris from Alsace, France and Willamette Valley, Oregon. Both prove to be unexpected expressions of the grape: Kudos to Goodfellow Family Cellars and Domaine Kientzler!
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    14 mins
  • Last Minute Bottles: Drugstore and Supermarket Wines

    Last Minute Bottles: Drugstore and Supermarket Wines
    Dec 9 2021
    It happens to all of us: We don't want to attend a holiday party empty-handed and the only wine vendors close by are drugstores and supermarkets. Or, maybe, we didn't realize that the restaurant we are at is a BYOB and need something to go with our sushi. Chip and Lainie offer up some recommendations for affordable, mass-market wines that are still pretty tasty.
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    27 mins
  • Chardonnay: Napa Vs. Burgundy

    Chardonnay: Napa Vs. Burgundy
    Dec 9 2021
    Chip and Lainie check out two stellar examples of Chardonnay: One from Burgundy, the other from Napa Valley. Joseph Drouhin Meursault 2018 and Grgich Hills Estate 2018.
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    26 mins
  • Cabernet Sauvignon: USA Vs. Australia

    Cabernet Sauvignon: USA Vs. Australia
    Nov 2 2021
    Chip and Lainie try out some fabulous Cabernet Sauvignon wines: Daou 2019 from Paso Robles and "Sister's Run" 2019 from Australia.
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    28 mins
  • Two Chablis for Two

    Two Chablis for Two
    Oct 6 2021
    Chablis is both misunderstood and misappropriated: Fortunately, the real stuff is absolutely delicious. Chip and Lainie enjoy two Chablis wines: One very classic, one a bit more edgy and find them simply irresistible.
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    19 mins
  • Three Not-So-Little Pigatos

    Three Not-So-Little Pigatos
    Sep 20 2021
    Lainie and Chip take a deep dive into one of Lainie's favorite grapes: Pigato. They sample three wines, all Pigatos, from Azienda Agricola Bruna. Same varietal, same producer, three different expressions at three different price points.
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    22 mins
  • Three Rieslings are Not a Crowd

    Three Rieslings are Not a Crowd
    Aug 27 2021
    Chip and Lainie rejoice in a trifecta of Rieslings, domestic and international. Weingut Beurer - Riesling Trocken 2020, Ovum "Off the Grid" Riesling 2019, Joseph Cattin Riesling Alsace 2019.
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    23 mins
  • Hot Days, Cold Wines: What to Drink When the Temperature Climbs

    Hot Days, Cold Wines: What to Drink When the Temperature Climbs
    Aug 22 2021
    Hot, sticky weather can be a dilemma for wine lovers, but Chip and Lainie have some ideas up their sleeves. They try an old standby, Vinho Verde by Broadbent, and Brand Red 2020, a funky glou-glou from Germany. Both are crisp, low alcohol, and utterly refreshing!
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    16 mins