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Summer Wines Jul 05, 2024

It's summer time!! In this episode Adam and Eric explore some different options to enjoy during the hot summer months. With plenty of tangents on what to pair with Tofu, some unique summer food recipes, and music pairings that will stretch your imagination - and ears.
Wines Featured:
#1 - Secateurs
A.A. Badenhorst Family
Chenin Blanc, 2022
Swartland, South Africa
#2 - Greco di Tufo
Fuedi diSan Gregorio, 2021
Italy
#3 - Elevage Blanc
Chimney Rock
Sauvignon Gris/Sauvignon Blanc, 2021
Napa Valley

Who knew? New Zealand!! Sep 18, 2023

New Zealand baby!! Join Adam and Eric as they taste through the New Zealand wine regions of Otago, Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Martinborough. And not just Sauvignon Blanc!!? That's right, New Zealand has so much to offer outside of it's reputation here in the States of being just a phenomenal producer of Sauvignon Blanc.
Wines Featured:
McBride Sisters
Sparkling Brut Rose
Hawke's Bay
Nick Goldschmidt
Forefathers 2021
Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
Spy Valley
Chardonnay 2016
Marlborough
Kim Crawford
Loveblock
Pinot Noir
Central Otago
Escarpement
Kupe 2020
Matinborough
Pinot Noir

San Diego Wine - featuring Fallbrook Winery winemaker Euan Parker Jul 27, 2023

'Sun' Diego time! Join us with Fallbrook Winery winemaker Euan Parker. We're talking the challenges and advantages of making wine in America's Finest County. Tons of information to whet your palette. Enjoy!

Portugal!! The non-Port episode Jan 04, 2023

Portugal has wine other than Port??? They sure do!! Join Adam and Eric as they dive into the immense diversity of delicious Portuguese still wines. Along the journey we find the beautiful and haunting music of Fado - a troubadour-like musical style unique to Portugal. Moments of awe and wonder and tears of joy.
Featuring original musical underscoring of LoFi Portugal vibes.
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!
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Wines Featured:
Mateus, Rose, Portugal, 2020

Casa Ferreirinha “Plan Alto”, White blend, Douro, 19

Casa Ferreirinha “Papa Figos”, red Blend , Douro 2018
Casa Ferreirinha “Quinta De Leda” , Touriga Franca Blend, Douro, 2016

Napa Dapa Do!! Napa Valley wine and history with Adam and Eric, featuring the song "Perfect Pairing" Sep 07, 2021

How did it take so long to get to Napa?? In this episode Adam and Eric taste through one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Talking history, topography, music inspiration, and how to taste through Napa. Whoopee!
Featuring Stephanie Gonzales in the new duet "Perfect Pairing".
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!
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Wines Featured:
Silverado "Miller Ranch"
Sauvignon Blanc
Yountville 2020
Groth "Hill View"
Chardonnay
Oakville, 2019
Palmaz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville, 2017
Mt. Veeder
"Reserve" Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa, 2015

Gutenwine - Exploring the wines of Austria and Germany Aug 10, 2021

Das ist gut! Join Adam and Eric on a tour through Austria and Germany. Just scratching the surface of these two incredible countries and the wines they have to offer.
Featuring famous classical piano pieces of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Bach
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!
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WINES TASTED
Broadbent, Gruner Veltliner
Niederosterich, Austria
2019
Kracher, Zweigelt
Burgenland, Austria,
2017
Bischofliche, Riesling
“Piesporter Goldtropfchen”
Kabinet, Mosel
Franz Keller “Franz Anton” Pinot Noir,
Baden, Germany
2016

Marenco Wine - With Patrizia Marenco and Andrea Costa Jun 10, 2021

It's a special episode featuring the wines of Marenco and an in depth interview with winemaker Patrizia Marenco (a legend of Piedmont!). Join Patrizia and Andrea Costa as they take us through history, viniculture, and tasting notes of the Marenco Barbera Bassina and Brachetto d'Acqui. What a treat!
Featuring the Rossini Aria "La Danza" sung by tenor Alexis Alfaro.
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!
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Winery Featured: MARENCO
Marenco
Barbera Bassina d'Asti
2018

Marenco
Brachetto d'Acqui Pineto
2019

Music In Wine - Musicians that went into wine (featuring Mary J. Blige, Sting, and Justin King) May 26, 2021

Wine and music.....a perfect pairing! Join Adam and Eric as they feature wines made/inspired by musicians in this music heavy episode. They taste through wines by Mary J. Blige, Sting, and Justin King. And they're pretty darn good!! (the wines and the music)
Featuring the new song "Music in Wine".
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!
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Wines Featured:
Sun Goddess by Fantinel - Mary J. Blige
Pinot Grigio “Romato”, 2019
Friuli
King Estate - Justin King
Pinot Noir, 2017
Willamette Valley
Tenuta Il Palagio - Sting
“Sister Moon”, Rosso, 2013
Toscana

Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34nTQYDiG6EKFo9o22ftqM?si=375975e3322748e6

Women in Wine!! - With Chantal Forthun, Jen Beloz, and Rebekah Wineburg May 05, 2021

It's Season 2!! And we're starting it off with an incredible episode....Women in Wine!!!
This episode features three incredible women from the Huneeus Family of Vineyards.
Chantal Forthun of Flowers Winery, Jen Beloz of Faust Winery, and Rebekah Wineburg of Quintessa Winery.
These three incredible ladies talk background, winemaking, music favorites, share stories and wine insights in over an hour of interviews. Epic!!
Featuring new music, 'Earth Improvisations' , as an underscore to these incredible wine pros.
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!
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Wines Featured:
Flowers Wines
Healdsburg California
Faust Wines
St. Helena, California
Quintessa
Rutherford, California

Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0szSwukjGMGgszWCbH8ieo?si=ATZm7VNLQhGV4VpVLqtzhw

Lotsa Barossa - Australia!! Apr 14, 2021

Let's go to Australia!!! In this final episode of Season 1 Adam and Eric explore the Barossa Region of Australia and talk history and myths of the Australian grapes and style. Adam explores the history of the didgeridoo, and plays it as well (but is terrible at it). Filled with silliness, like usual, and tons of education.
Features the new original song: "Wouldn't It Be Nice To Visit Australia"
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!
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Wines Tasted: (in order)
Chateau Tanunda
Dry Riesling, Barossa
2019

Torbreck ‘The Steading”
GSM Blend
2017

Peter Lehman “The Barossan”
Shiraz, Barossa
2015

Molly Dooker “The Boxer”
Shiraz, Mc Laren Vale
2018

Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2M8j3U54jEbKhA0bTUwEgm?si=ch7oTtI9SUCUuTrHsQbVlg

Wine Dy-a-namics - With Guest Wes Hagen Mar 31, 2021

It's a HUGE episode! Over an hour of insight and information featuring the incomparable Wes Hagen - J. Wilkes Brand Ambassador and rated one of the top 100 Influential Winemakers by the Wall Street Journal. In this episode Wes takes Adam and Eric through the wild ride of Natural Farming techniques from Organic to Bio-Dynamic. His enthusiasm, knowledge and style bring to focus a very complex subject consisting of the different certifications, techniques, and spiritual ways to grow grapes.
The tasting includes the Pinot Blanc and Cabernet from J. Wilkes with Wes leading the tasting, and a final feature of a Vegan wine from Italy, the Querciabella “Mongrana”.
Adam and Eric also answer your emailed questions and talk about the musicians out there striving to make our world a cleaner and healthier place. And Adam attempts to write a piece in the style of Thelonius Monk, thanks to Wes' suggestion.
Features the new original song: "Erroneous Abbot"
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!
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Wines Tasted: (in order)
J Wilkes
Pinot Blanc
Santa Maria Valley, 2018
J Wilkes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, 2017

Quercibella “Mongrana”
Super Tuscan
Toscana, Italy, 2017

Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iEoywvrfRsoBAoAmQM8s4?si=8zfx5U88TOmMZeH3Y-rQbA

Merlot, Stop the Hate! Mar 17, 2021

Poor Merlot...Stop the hate!! It's part two of the "Sideways Effect" that happened after the movie Sideways changed the public opinion of Merlot and Pinot. Adam and Eric take the hate out of the myth and remind us that Merlot is awesome. They taste through Italian, US and French Merlots, each with it's own unique expression of the grape. Adam tries to work out the first song of the (yet to be written) hit musical "Poor Merlot". It goes pretty well....nothing to hate on.
Features the new original song: "How Low Merlot"
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!
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Wines Tasted: (in order)
Barone Fini
Merlot, Trentino
2018

Silverado
Mt George Merlot
2016

Chateau Nennin
Merlot & Cab Franc, Pommerol
2006

Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7zLFeov3V3sONK0jUlxSSU?si=OixHHDs-QwqnF7ZQk-YF4w

Pinot, the difficult child Mar 03, 2021

It's Pinot time! Part of a two episode theme where Eric and Adam talk about Pinot and Merlot and the "Sideways Effect" that happened after the movie Sideways changed the public opinion of Merlot and Pinot. Going from the classic Burgundian Pinot to a New World take. Music is in the glass....seriously....they make music with their glasses.
Features the new original song: "Just Gimme A Pinot"
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!
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Wines Tasted: (in order)
Louis Latour
Gevrey- Chambertin, Pinot Noir
Beaune’ , France, 2016

Domaine Serene
“Yamhill Cuvée”, Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, 2017

Belle Glos
“Clark& Telephone”, Pinot Noir
Santa Barbra County, 2018

Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34BpMsN3DvukOlIkEjAeSl?si=Laz742tFSoSZLtiZckSeQQ

Throw Your Own Tasting Party! Feb 17, 2021

It's time to throw your own wine tasting party!! Eric and Adam talk about what to do and what to do NOT in order to throw the perfect event. From glassware to emptying out the liter box, this episode is full of great advice. Eric also prepares a uniquely personalized tasting of 6 wines. Learn about some off the wall varietals and ways to keep your guests intrigued and thirsting for more. Adam goes through a variety of playlist ideas that can accompany your event with a perfect ambience. It's a party!!
Features the new original song: "We're Having A Party"
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!
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Wines Tasted: (in order)
Nino Franco “Rustico”
Prosecco, Brut
Valdobbiadene, NV

The Crossings
Sauvignon Blanc
Awatere Valley, Marlborough, 2019

Zaca Mesa
Viognier
Santa Ynez, 2018

Heitz Cellars
Grignolino
Napa, 2016

Perinet “Estate”,
Red Blend (Garnaxta,Carienyena)
Priorat, Spain, 2016

Sandeman
10 yr Tawny
Porto , NV

Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tz6uUrFm3tqjJlMNsoLa6?si=j-MiUzAsRPaZpDnS9rBEjA

Champagne, Traditionally Sexy Feb 03, 2021

It's time for Bubbles!! Adam and Eric talk Champagne/Bubbles and explain the Traditional Method in the best way possible....in a sexy song!
Eric reminds Adam - about 8 times - that not all bubbles are Champagne, and Adam reminds Eric - about 8 times - that he's not a big Champagne (bubbles) drinker.
With tons of historical information and musical references from the past and present, from the Burgundian music school to Jay-Z.
Features the new original song: "Champagne, Traditionally Sexy"
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!
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Wines Tasted: (in order)
Simonet & Fevre
Cremant de Bourgogne
Brut, NV

Faire la Fete
Cremant de Limoux
Brut, NV

Louis Roederer
Rose’, Reims,
Champagne, 14

Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uHHb1lWjCowkaBBNV7FB4?si=QslgdeomQsqSzfy9Yp1HBw

Chardonnay - Oaked or Unoaked, that is the question. Jan 20, 2021

Eric takes us through the Chardonnay grape and the differences of the oaked and unoaked styles. Adam divulges the fact that Chardonnay makes him a little crazy, and you can hear it happening as the episode progresses. Chardonnay is unmasked as Eric tells you how to try and fool a Somm, and Adam features the music artists' Fishtank Ensemble and what music styles can help bring the party.
Features the new original song: "Oaked or UnOaked Chardonnay"
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!
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Wines Tasted: (in order)
Tolosa “No Oak” Chardonnay
Central Coast
2018

Tolosa “Estate” Chardonnay
Edna Valley
2016

Daou “Reserve” Chardonnay,
Willow Creek, Adelaide, Paso Robles
2018

Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4nsQTFADZb75R0kjhR7IrX?si=MQf4lHRAQ4m_JOP46JPMvQ

Tasting Tuscany Jan 06, 2021

Eric and Adam taste through Tuscany and talk history, music, and style. Three incredible Tuscan wines showcase the versatility of a region that we all dream about. Yummy.
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!
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Wines Tasted:
Fattoria di Barbi
Brunello di montalcino
2015

Frescobaldi
Perano
Chianti Classico, 2016

Ca Marcanda
Magari
Bolgheri, 2017

Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5rSRxKcOP4gwiYSCgRuZn8?si=9I9AuD19RM2sO1JJ8c5eJg

The Cabernet Dilemma Jan 05, 2021

From Napa to Washington to Chile, Adam and Eric talk about the massive differences between the Cabernet Sauvignon grape from each region. And how to know what to expect from each when making that decision in the wine aisle.
Features the original song "The Cabernet Highway"
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!
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Wines Tasted:
Joseph Carr,
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa 2017

Nine Hats
Cabernet Sauvignon
Washington, 2017

Los Vascos “Grand Reserve”
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chile, 2016

Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/78GX1HkkFxunDqaTdbf2c2?si=TDfid9wmQ8-Xlz4anydSWg

Rosé All Day Jan 04, 2021

Join Adam and Eric as they guide you through a Rosé adventure!! It's Rosé day!! Hooray!!
This show features the ridiculously original and educational song "Rosé All Day".
Dive nose first into a New World and Old World Rosé side by side tasting with insightful tips and friendly repartee.
Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!
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Wines Tasted:
Diora
La Belle Fète
Rosé of Pinot Noir
Monterey 2019
Mathilde Chapoutier
Appellation Côtes de Provence Controlet
2018 Grand Ferrage
Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0lIbcsPBbBMT3DmPMQNFD6?si=GZUfTbH5Q0GR1P8_W7Z3fw

Intro Episode Jan 02, 2021

Welcome to Tasting Notes - The Show!
Adam J. Eros and Eric Brehm lead the charge in an experiment of pairing wine and music and learning along the way. Fun, silly and educational for the wine and music lovers, amateur to connoisseur.

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