Jasmine and Bryan have a Red Blend from the Wagner Family paired with delicious Chipotle style hamburgers. We also talk shortly about a new movie being released in August in the U.S. which delves into the world of champagne and our current June

Pilot, Winemaker, Owner of Dogs and Horses. Rombauer

Jun 15th, 2021 31m 56s

This episode Jasmine and Bryan briefly discuss a single estate Zinfandel by Rombauer and the food we paired it with. We go over the history of the Rombauer legacy, some the areas that they acquired, tasting notes on the wine and the home made p

An Editors Nightmare and Another Trip To Temecula

Jun 8th, 2021 1h

We try zoom for the first time on our podcast and we deal with lag, traveling microphones and share stories of our trip to two wineries in Temecula, Fazeli Cellars and Doffo Winery (Listen to The Mistura of Temecula for a more in depth to Doffo

A Wine from Tenerife, a Tower of Jewels and other Visually Exaggerated Plants from the Canary Islands

May 9th, 2021 1h 3m

Jasmine and Bryan try a wine from Terenife, an island situated in the Canary Islands. We briefly discuss plants and trees from the area, naval trade winds, growing grape vines in pits, the history of wines in the Canary Islands and a little bit

The Mistura of Temecula

Apr 27th, 2021 45m 54s

Learn how an Argentine immigrant went from learning the basics of making wine in his Great Uncles basement to owning a vineyard, why we stayed behind a truck for so long during a trip, observatories and a little bit of history on Temecula. Wine

A Few of our Favorite Things

Apr 14th, 2021 48m 32s

In this episode we visit the world of spirits, as we talk about our favorite low price Vodkas (Idol and Ocean), Rums (Brum and Pink Pigeon), Armagnac (Jollite VSOP 5 years), Brandy (Symbol XO), Scotch (Shieldaig 12 Year) and Cognac (ABK6 VSOP).

Teroldego and Polyculture Farming

Mar 30th, 2021 40m 23s

Elisabetta Foradori is the focus in this episode as we venture into the ancient Teroldego vines, massal selection instead of cloning and polyculture farming. Wine from on the Vine to the Road, Tasted.

Where Rhone Meets Washington

Mar 27th, 2021 38m

In this additional episode, we turn our eyes to the state of Washington and try a Syrah blend from the Columbia Valley that collaborated with some well knowns from the Rhone wine region. Join us as we pair this wine with a Mexican dish and deem

The Sierra Foothills, Pizza and other Schist

Mar 23rd, 2021 46m 39s

Jasmine and Bryan pair a delicious red blend from the Sierra Foothills and Sonoma Valley with some homemade pizza. We cover the aroma, palate and finish of this highly rated gem along with what we found interesting about the Sierra Foothills. W

Remember That One Time, When a Guy Forgot a Barrel?

Mar 16th, 2021 31m 17s

Around 1940 a winemaker accidently forgets a barrel of wine, creates a new winemaking process and a whole new variety of wine! Earning its DOCG status in 2009 and made in the same province as the Shakespearean novel Romeo and Juliet is set in,

Organic Creeks of Paso Robles

Mar 9th, 2021 50m 31s

Jasmine and Bryan revisit Paso Robles as we talk about this 100% organic vineyard. Please listen as we venture into this very affordable sustainably farmed blend. Wine, from on the vine, to the road, Tasted.

A Pinot from the Santa Lucia Highlands

Feb 16th, 2021 32m 27s

Episode 19. We figuratively move to the coast of California and cover the 2014 Belle Glos and briefly talk about the discovery of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA and its location. How is Bordeaux battling climate change? Who picks out our wine to

Native California Grapes and Cabernet

Jan 4th, 2021 44m 49s

This week is about a 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon by Joe Wagner. We talk briefly of the Wagner family, native California grapes, Napa Valley and Torial wine. We hope you enjoy this episode to start off 2021. Wine, from on the Vine, to the Road, Tast

Cava, The Traditional Method, and Mr. Stamp

Dec 21st, 2020 50m 22s

Cava is the subject for this podcast. We talk about about Spanish Champagne, why we can not call it Spanish Champagne anymore, stages of Traditional and Ancestral Methods, Wineforces, pretty wine labels and Terence Stamp. Wine, from on the Vine

Otis Kenyon from Washington

Dec 11th, 2020 45m 1s

This was a Syrah 2015 from Walla Walla Washington. It delivered remarkable taste of bramble berry and a tartness of cranberries with a touch of maple syrup in the mid palate. The acidity was bright and alive awakening the herbaceous notes of th

With Every Wine There is an Exception

Dec 6th, 2020 1h 3m

Alsacian wine... French, Swiss, German...humm. Alsacian appellation is quite unique in the influence its had since its beginnings of wine making. From a variety of mostly white grape varietals to the very much prized pinot noir grape varietal b

Chardonnay From Ceja

Nov 18th, 2020 41m 7s

Jasmine and Bryan taste a Chardonnay from one of the founding Mexican-American wineries in California, Ceja. We talk about the Brasero Work Program from 1942-1964, DDT, resveratrol and of course this wonderful chardonnay.

Salmon, Rice, Salad and Chardonnay

Nov 11th, 2020 44m 31s

Jasmine and Bryan stick around the Sonoma Valley for one more week, but this time on the coast and a Chardonnay. We paired this weeks wine with salmon, wild rice and of course a salad. We very briefly cover the history of the Sonoma Coast from

This Petite Sirah is not just Hot, it's Burning Man

Nov 4th, 2020 49m 7s

From Sonoma County comes this peppery jem of a wine, The Burning Man Petite Sirah from the Dry Creek Valley AVA. Jasmine and Bryan talk about the current temps in the Coachella Valley, Shark Week, Bourbon docs, Hybridizing and of course our fav

Tasting, Friends, and a Side of Social Distancing

Oct 13th, 2020 32m 44s

We figuratively transport ourselves to Italy, Argentina and France as Jasmine and Bryan are invited to a patio get together involving a total of 4 people, 2 side dishes, 1 main course and 4 wines. They made the food and we brought the wine. We

Jasmine Likes Brunello, Just Don't Tell Bryan

Sep 29th, 2020 30m 22s

Jasmine and Bryan enjoy two different Montalcino Sangiovese wines. One from the Casalino Vineyards and another from Torre delle Grazie. We talk about what we paired the wines with and the area of Montalcino. We also stray from Italy for a sho

The Chocolate Block

Sep 22nd, 2020 26m 3s

Jasmine and Bryan enjoy a bottle from the village of Boekenhoutskloof, South Africa known as the Chocolate Block. We hope you find the podcast informative as we record for our first time outside, under the stars.

A Vintners Dedication to their Parents. Harvey and Harriet

Sep 17th, 2020 25m 12s

Jasmine and Bryan talk about Booker Wines, Harvey and Harriet Cab dominant rare red blend. Listen in as we talk about Eric Jensen, his property, why it is called Booker Wines and what we paired this fabulous wine with. We hope you enjoy the dis

Willamette Valley and Rose

Sep 9th, 2020 41m 18s

A companion episode to the Samuel Roberts Vintners Reserve Rose as Jasmine and Bryan delve into the Willamette Valley and a brief history of Rose. We hope you enjoy.

Sisters and Magic

Sep 3rd, 2020 57m 15s

Jasmine and Bryan enjoy a 2017 Red Blend with the inspiration from New Zealand and the flavor of Monterey and Paso Robles. We welcome you to the McBride Sisters Collection Wines. An inspiring story of two sisters who knew nothing of each other