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Episode 7: Keeping Tradition with Bubbles is now live!
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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.
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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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🎙Episode 6: Rediscover Grape Varieties: Aglianico del Vulture is now live!

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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.

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Episode Shoutouts: @ian_dagata , @leviopenswine , @winefornormalpeople , and @boozecolumnist .

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🍷2015 Re Manfredi 'Serpara' Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG.

🍷2019 Elena Fucci @elena.fucci 'Titolo' Aglianico del Vulture DOC. 

🍷2016 Grifalco @grifalco 'Damaschito' Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG.

🍷2018 Vigneti del Vulture @vignetidelvulture_th “Pipoli” Aglianico del Vulture DOC.

Dave and Ray chat about Chardonnay, different methods of aging and fermentation, and why it is considered the Winemaker's Wine. 
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2021 Rombauer Vineyards @rombauervineyards Carneros Chardonnay.
2018 Newfound Wines @newfoundwines Sonoma Valley 'Chuy' Chardonnay.
2021 Domaine Pinson @domaine.pinson.chablis Chablis.
2020 Cantina Terlano @cantinaterlano "Kreuth" Chardonnay Alto Adige Terlano DOC.

Dave and Ray chat about their past trips and why you should be drinking wines from the Finger Lakes (FLX) @flxwinecountry . Other fun topics discussed include Royal Farms Chicken, Newts, Full House, Star Wars, and Dave's "Pet" Frog.
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2019 Bloomer Creek Vineyard @bloomercreek Cabernet Franc.
2019 Hillick & Hobbs Estate Vineyard @hillickandhobbs Dry Riesling.
2017 Red Newt Cellars @rednewtcellars Dry Riesling.
2020 Sheldrake @sheldrakepoint Point Gamay Noir.
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Shout-outs made during the episode: FLX Table @flxtable , Chris Bates @sommelierbates , Hundred Suns @hundredsunswine , and Joile Laide Wines @jolielaidewines .

Are you a fan of the Indiana Jones movie series? Dave and Ray both chose 2 movies and specific wines to pair with each movie. This episode will focus on the first (4) movies in the series. Want to know which wine paired with which movie? Check out the podcast to find out!
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Wines Enjoyed:
Ruinart @ruinart Champagne Blanc de Blanc (N.V.). 
2016 Château Musar @chateaumusar Red Blend [Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan]. 
2020 Sori della Sorba @soridellasorba Langhe Nebbiolo. 
2021 Bodega Chacra @bodegachacra 'Cincuenta y Cinco' Pinot Noir.

Dave and Ray chat about wines that they enjoy during the summertime, and to bring to a BBQ. Other fun topics discussed include Maggie Harrison's recent NY Times Article, Peanut Butter, Jurassic Park, and the etymology of the word "Erffengerf", just to name a few.

Wines Enjoyed:
2021 Domaines Barons de Rothschild "Les Légendes" Bordeaux Blanc [90% Sauv Blanc & 10% Sémillion].
2020 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé [55% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 20% Cinsault] @domaine_tempier .
2021 Pax Wines Sonoma County "Sonoma-Hillsides" Syrah @paxwines @paxmahle .
2020 Carlisle Winery Russian River Valley "Carlisle Vineyard" Zinfandel @carlislewinery .