We talk about wine while drinking too much of it. I'm sorry man, we really aren't funny and we suck.
This week I'm talking about Berry Bros & Rudd's wine book/course "Exploring & Tasting Wine". This was the first wine book I ever read, and I reread it to see if it still lived up to its former glory in my mind. Tune in to find out if it did!
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Phew man do we have a good Episode #100 for the books. We talk about Puligny vs Chassagne Montrachet plus all sorts of other stuff. Give it a listen and visit Patreon.com/CorkTaint for bonus content. Thanks everybody
We can't believe it either, but Marc Hochar from Chateau Musar joined us to discuss their history, vineyards, unconventional winemaking practices, their style, blending, Volatile Acidity (VA), and further philosophical stuff. Give it a listen, please go seek out their wines and give them plenty of air (much more than you normally would).
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For something a bit different this week, Read Spear and Carlos Mendez Blas of Tso'ok Rum join us to talk about an amazing spirit that conveys terroir unlike anything else. This isn't regular rum made from molasses, it's made from fresh sugar cane juice. It's fascinating stuff that doesn't resemble anything we've had before! Give the episode a listen and go find a bottle! For more information, check out https://www.tsookrum.com/ and https://www.realmezcal.com/
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One of those "tell us how you really feel" type of episodes. Tune in to find out exactly how much of a fucking piece of garbage this book is, part 2. For more bonus episodes like this, sign up at Patreon.com/CorkTaint
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Francis Fogarty, sixth generation winemaker of Antonio Vallana, one of the greatest producers in Italy (and the world!), explains the geological and winemaking history of Alto Piemonte, as well as how both the geology and soil influence the wines! For the second part of the conversation where we discuss the geneaology of grape varieties in Piedmont, and FREE access to all of the maps and diagrams we mention on this episode, visit Patreon.com/CorkTaint!
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Tessa Gorsuch, 5th Generation Estate Director of Martinelli Vineyards and Winery, joins us for a fascinating conversation about their incredible Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, Zinfandels, as well as their meticulous farming and winemaking practices! Give it a listen and visit https://martinelliwinery.com/ to learn more about them, purchase some of their delicious wines, and sign up for their mailing list! And sign up at Patreon.com/Corktaint for a full list of tasting notes from the wines we drank this episode, plus bonus episodes!
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Sarah Goedhart, head winemaker of Hedges Family Estate, joins us for a fantastic discussion about their history, farming, array of wines (especially their delicious syrahs), and much more! Also, visit HedgesFamilyEstate.com and use discount code "CORKTAINT" to recieve 20% off your order! The discount code will be valid through the end of March, so use it while it lasts! And for a full list of tasting notes from the wines we discussed, visit and sign up at Patreon.com/Corktaint!
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Max Kogod of Kogod Wine Merchant (KogodWine.com) joins us for a discussion about his background, the time he spent working in Burgundy, and the fantastic values from there that still exist. He's also given us a list of his top value Burgundy picks that can be found exclusively at Patreon.com/CorkTaint! Sign up there to get the whole list. Also, valid from now until April 10th, use discount code "Corktaint" to get 10% off all wines on KogodWine.com! I know I said April 4th on the episode but it’s been extended!Thanks everybody
We discuss the differences between the two major wine certifications: Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) and Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). What they're good for, what they're definitely NOT good for, why people do them, why you should or shouldn't do them, etc. Tune in and enjoy!
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Part 2 of our fantastic episode with very special guest and fan of the show: Maria (pourdecisions_somm)!!! We continue the conversation and discuss some pretty insane aspects of the marketing-side of the business. If you haven't listened to part 1, go check it out now! Thanks guys
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We're very fortunate to have Yoann Canovas, Technical Sales Manager for DIAM-Vivelys North America, join us on this week's episode to discuss all things DIAM! How they're made, what function they serve, their sustainability, durability, utility, and efficacy. Tune in to learn all about it!
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This episode is part 1 of our multi-rant series about Jon Bonne's highly-praised book, The New French Wine. Spoiler Alert: We really did not like it. Tune in to find out why.
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Samantha Cole-Johnson, Senior US Editor for JancisRobinson.com, joins us for a discussion about the resilience, stability, and sustainability of the wine industry, why people aren't drinking wine more often, and what we can do to change that!Follow her on IG: @SamanthaColeJohnson, @JancisRobinsonFind her writing at: JancisRobinson.com
We got an all-meat episode today talking about tasting notes. Why you should be taking them, why you shouldn't be taking them, when you should be taking them, when you shouldn't be taking them, do you think the intro would have been funnier if we said it was written by Obama, etc etc.
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We got none other than Big John from Slik Wines joinin us this episode to talk about why wine is getting less serious and why it matters. I'll be honest, it may be our best one yet. Give it a listen and check out SlikWines.com for some fantastic educational wine content, then follow them on instagram at @SlikWines
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Very special guest and fan of the show on this episode: Maria (pourdecisions_somm)!!! She shares her experiences through the wine professional certification process and the SUPER optimistic takeaways from the entire ordeal. It's a great one - check it out! Part 2 of this episode can be found at patreon.com/corktaint, where we continue this conversation and also discuss some pretty insane aspects of the marketing-side of the business. Thanks guys
Professor and wine writer Andrew James joins for a fantastic discussion about his newest book: Bandol Wine and the Magic of Mourvedre! Tune in to learn about the fascinating region, their culture, and the special wines they make. Follow him on Instagram at @andywine2021 and check out his book:
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We drank fantastically delicious bottles of 2013 Domaine les Pallieres Gigondas Terraces Du Diable!! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did this wine. Fuck man, this wine is so good. If you like this and want to throw us a couple bucks to keep this going, check out patreon.com/corktaint. Thanks guys
Mystery guest who shall remain unnamed discusses fundamental wine knowledge and how to run a wine tasting. It is very good wine-related content you should listen to it now and give us moneys at patreon.com/corktaint
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We got Robbie of Podere Piccolo (@Podere_Piccolo), Virginia's finest fine wine producer making Cabernet Franc on par with the best Loire stuff, on the show to discuss minimalist winegrowing, farming, sustainability, the Virginia wine scene, and much much more! Give it a listen now and sign up for even more fantastic content at Patreon.com/CorkTaint
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I know we've been gone for a little while so we're catchin everybody up on cool stuff we've had recently. Roulot Meursault, Didier Fornerol, Fancy Chateauneuf, the list goes on. Check it out.
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We got a real comprehensive review of this year's 2023 International Pinot Noir Celebration! Featuring wines from Simon Bize, Kosta Browne, Henri Giraud, Domaine Dujac, Felton Road, loads of great Oregon producers, and many more!!
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We talk about stemware, which glasses are best for certain wines, whether it's all a gigantic scam, and if you're better off slurping wine out of your filthy disgusting hands
Somebody please for the love of christ make us a Dennis Hopper/ Michael Douglas Blue Velvet mashup
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We answer questions about wine shopping, production, vintage variation and the stupid french language that 99% of people don't wanna ask but also don't usually know the answer to
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Yea man I got to try Petrus. Some 1959 Chateau Montrose, 2015 Olivier Bernstein Chambertin Clos de Beze, 2013 Roulot Bourgogne Blanc, Berstein Clos de Beze, and much more you just gotta give it a listen. Wine content starts at 18:14
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Man oh man do we have a tasty episode this week: we're talkin PetNat/Petillant Naturel/Méthode Ancestrale and forced carbonation/ Charmat wines! We cover production, why we typically hate them, how often we refuse to drink them, and much more!
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Certified Madeira Wine Educator, Wine Director of Chez TJ, and overall humongous wine nerd Paul Carayas joins us to discuss one of his many passions: Madeira! We drank some fantastic stuff and learned about the history, politics, styles, and production of Madeira! Tune in for fascinating tidbits like how it has major ties to American revolutionary history! In even more interesting news, I found out that there are a bunch of cartoons in the public domain so we got some sweet new theme music. Enjoy folksFollow Paul at @paul_the_wineguy (and us at @korktaint) and sign up for our patreon at patreon.com/corktaint for bonus content!
It's not really a secret at all but it is delicious and under-appreciated and only really come from one small region: Cour-Cheverny!
We drank a delicious bottle of 2009 Francois Cazin Cour-Cheverny Cuvee Renaissance. Very tasty and in our understated opinions we have provided you with the best, most informative and transformative conversation concerning this varietal imaginable. Give it a listen sign up for our patreon at:
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Lewis Kopman of GK Selections joins us to discuss the fascinating Portuguese wine scene, as well as a Baga-centric discussion featuring wines from Filipa Pato and Luis Pato.
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Old Sauternes, Rioja, Alsace, Bordeaux, and New Zealand Chardonnay. Excellent stuff check it out. Sign up at patreon.com/corktaint for even better stuff. Thanks guys tell your friends
Part 1 of the most extravagant, over the top blind tastings/ wine dinners to date. This episode we talk about:
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Alright so we didn't actually drink more DRC... BUT we did drink plenty of other delicious things! Including:
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Part 1 of our review of the Wine and Spirits Top 100 tasting! We went and tried a whole bunch of stuff including Cristal, Musar, Grand Cru Burgundy, Penfolds, Diamond Creek, Ridge Monte Bello, Vega-Sicilia, Guigal, and much more! For the entire review, sign up at patreon.com/corktaint and check out part 2. Thanks guys
This one's a good'n despite the audio getting completely deleted halfway through and us having to redo the episode. Anyway we drank some delicious merlots from Pepper Bridge and L'Ecole No 41. Check it out. Also if you only want wine content, skip to 20:00, you heathen.
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Another episode in our faultless wine fault series. A lot of good wine-related content in this one. Give er a listen and help support us by signing up at:
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you WONT BELIEVE what wine we got blinded on!!!!!! TUNE IN TO FIND OUT. Also we talk about blind tasting in general and what it is and isn't good for.
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Got some deliciously crisp content about Champagne featuring a beautiful wine from Tarlant. We had a great time
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Just explaining what’s going on and why we haven’t put out episodes the past two weeks. Also I simply couldn’t resist one of the background audio options called “Lord Weasel” so you’re just gonna have to suffer through it. Thanks guys please sign up at patreon.com/Corktaint
We talk about the roles of yeast in the winery and vineyard. Good stuff, give it a listen
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We talk about wine that doesn't contain alcohol and why it's bullshit.
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Man, we'll see how this one is received. It's a very good episode, but yea just listen for yourselves.
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It's about what it sounds like. What we think is pretty good advice. If you want super exclusive access to the next episode about wine buying then sign up at patreon.com/corktaint
Secrets galore that the DEEP STATE doesn't want you to know about
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Haven't listened to it but I think it's gonna be one of those surprisingly good ones despite feeling like it was a complete train wreck at the time
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You know what doesn't? Our discussion about old world vs new world wines. An overview, then prejudices, assumptions, legacies, and all that other good stuff we'll elaborate on in future episodes. Give er a go and then sign up for our patreon for more content at:
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The initiation of our long-term discussion about the wine industry as a brainwashing institution. We drank some more great zin. What a surprise. Not sure if this is gonna lose us or gain us listeners. Enjoy
Our friends across the pond join us to discuss one of the few things in life that never disappoints: Clarendon Hills. 2005 Piggott Range Syrah, Romas Grenache, and 2011 Hickinbotham Cabernet Sauvignon. The second half is available as patreon-only so if you want to hear it sign up at patreon.com/corktaint. Thanks
We talk about it. The good stuff, the bad stuff, the stuff somewhere in between that people mention just so they have something to fight about. Thanks guys tell your friends and sign up at patreon.com/corktaint
While neither of us actually got pied in our asses, we did drink some delicious 2018 Piedrasassi Syrah from the Santa Rita Hills. Tune in and enjooyyyyy
No joke we really got a master sommelier on the show to discuss his unbridled passion for one of the most underappreciated grapes. Kick back, relax, give it a listen (it's a real good one), and jeez Louise for the love of Christ somebody make this man the ambassador or overlord or supreme leader or something already
Only one of us was available to record, so behold an unencumbered educational experience you'll never forget. Please help support this program by signing up at patreon.com/corktaint. Thanks
1971 La Tache and 1976 Richebourg to be precise. We also drank Krug, 2007 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, 1966 Chateau Suduiraut, 2010 Chateau d'Yquem, 1977 Graham's Vintage Port and 1959 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Auslese. Yea I know it was insane and this episode is out best yet. Give it a listen. If you want more content like this and to generally support us, please sign up at patreon.com/corktaint
We drank delicious Burgundy! Regis Bouvier Bourgogne Rouge En Montre Cul to be precise. Really delicious stuff. Wanna hear us talk about it? Then take a good old fashioned listen to this here episode. Furthermore, follow us on instagram at @korktaint and sign up for our patreon at patreon.com/corktaint. I hate writing these
We drank some delicious 90's zin. It's great. Go find some. Listen to our episode first. Or get some and listen to it while drinking it. Or neither, I don't care. I didn't intend this to be some Hemingway knockoffbullshititjusthappened Thanks
We didn't really intend to go on a long natural wine rant but it ended up being pretty great. You should take a listen. We drank a bunch of Portuguese stuff and a bottle of Oregonian stuff with age. It's a good'n. If you want to support us we'd really appreciate it. Sign up at patreon.com/corktaint
We got bottles of 1970 La Tache and 1976 Richebourg for an elaborate dinner. In this episode we describe our expectations, planning, hopes, dreams, desires, blahblahblah and in the Patreon-only episode that's out now we talk about what the wines REALLY TASTED LIKE. please SIGN UP AT PATREON.COM/CORKTAINT if you wanna know what they were actually like please thank you
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We drank more Australian wine and beer this time. I'll be honest we basically phoned this one in. BUT, we do have an interesting couple of conversations about clout and perception
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It's us. We EXPOSE ourselves.
We drank a Chevy, a hot Aussie, Germans speaking Italian, and Pierre dupuis 1680.
Yummy yum yum
Bottles of 1980 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 1997 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, and much sturgeon talk.
Unintentionally a great episode about the wines of Belle Pente, some very useful, slightly nerdy basic wine chemistry stuff, and the usual miscellaneous, debatably coherent ramblings
Our big spectacular gigantic humongous incredible return. From here on out we're going to do one free episode every other week, then patreon-only content on the alternating weeks. So if you want content from us every week, please sign up at patreon.com/corktaint
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South African Chenin Blanc is the theme of this episode. We drink some stuff we think is tasty from the get-go. Grab a bottle of Chenin and have a glass and take a listen, unless you listen to podcasts while driving in which case please don't drink and drive. Thanks
I drank some Domaine Comte Abbatucci Faustine Blanc (which is 100% Vermentino) and I forget what my better half drank. Both were very good and we had a very good discussion about phenolic bitterness as well. Sign up for our patreon please we want money. Thank you
We have some lovely, charming, charismatic, humorous and completely anonymous guests on this episode to initiate the rat's nest that is the debate about decanting. We drink a bunch of great wine, but the REALLY great content is on the second half which is patreon-only (sorry) so check that out if you want to hear some of the funniest/most informative stuff we've done. Tell your friends, your dog, anybody that hasn't filed a restraining order against you yet. Thanks
We took a vote and riesling won once again. Shucks. We drank some delicious stuff from Paul Cluver and Domaine Weinbach. Drink more riesling. It's incredible
What's up bro on this hella chill episode we drank and discussed a bunch of California Chardonnay that we are completely ambivalent about. Just go with the flow and catch some tubes. Kowabunga
Following the new new theme, we discuss Biodynamics! The general philosophy, agricultural practices, how it applies to winegrowing/making, what it realistically means, the certification process and some other COOL STUFF. Thanks
we talk about wine scores, critics, their impacts on the industry as a whole, wonder woman, depression, car fires, nuclear holocaust. Last episode of the year; we're really making it count. Remember folks, the fact that we’re all gonna die isn’t the bad part; the bad part is that it’s a distraction from the fact that we don’t really have any ability to control events in our lives. Please sign up for our patreon. Thanks
The debut of our new intro followed by a surprisingly insightful, coherent, and intelligent conversation about wine age. Pretty good stuff here, folks
We drank some Bordeaux and Southern French whites but honestly strayed off-topic a bit. I think we had a pretty good discussion of organic viticulture. Wines from Mas Jullien, Chateau Pontete Bellgrave, Les Carrelets and one more I can't remember. Also check out the newly released album "Interactive Media, Vol. 5" by Mind over Melee that Abe made, it's available on Spotify and Tidal and other streaming services. Thanks
We talk about Amarone on this one. What else? A bunch of stuff I can't remember. I also don't remember the names of the wines we drank and I sure as gosh darn heck don't wanna go take the time to listen through to figure out when we said them. YEA. Thanks for listening
This fantastic episode features Andi Wrede of The Wound Up Wino podcast! We talk about unusual American wines that are a bit off the beaten path, including some from Arizona, Maryland and Georgia. Check it out! While you're at it, check out Andi's podcast! Thanks guys
This episode we drink and discuss some great Pinot Noir from Escarpment in Martinborough. Really good stuff. We also talk about some interesting things and say some witty stuff. I'm not entirely sure; we don't listen to the garbage we produce but please continue to do so and tell your friends. Thanks
We talk about sauternes and drink two wines from Chateau Suduiraut, Lions de Suiduiraut and Castelnau de Suiduiraut. Sorry for missing a week, this one is pretty good and hopefully makes up for it. Thanks
We talk about Sangiovese with unbelievable enthusiasm while drinking: Montevertine Pian del Ciampolo, Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino and La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino. Saluti
We drink and discuss "Super Tuscan" wines, featuring a pair from Le Macchiole and Monte Antico. Plus a bunch of other nonsense but we're getting better. We get to the wine-related stuff much quicker than we did in the monastrell episode.
We decided to go with a more straightforward title this time. We drank and discussed Château Eugénie cuvée tsar pierre le grand cahors from 2013 and some Hedges Family Estate malbec from 2011. Both very good. A pretty good episode I think. Thanks for listening and please sign up for our patreon. Thanks guys
We drank some delicious wines from casa castillo and bodegas carchelo. Our non-wine blathering is a little long on this one, it's good though I promise. Thanks for listening and sign up for our patreon if you like our show or want more of this nonsense.
We had Hautes cotes de nuits from Arlaud and Hautes cotes de Beaune from Rollin. They were very good. You should get them and try them yummy yum
This fine episode we have a very special guest, Kyle, who teaches us about the fascinating history of Armenian wine and the diversity of the region as a whole. We drink some ab-so-lute-ly delicious wines from Yacoubian-Hobbs. Check er out
We drank some delicious Etna Rosso from Murgo and Tenuta delle Terre Nere. The wines are delicious. The patreon half of this recording is much funnier so go sign up for that if you want to hear it.
We drank Dominique Piron Beaujolais Morgon Cote du Py and Jean Loron Xavier et Nicolas Barbet Vieilles Vignes Moulin-à-Vent. Both of them are delicious. I don't even know why I bother writing these episode descriptions I never really say anything worthwhile.
We started out thinking it would be an episode about Gewurztraminer but then ended up not really liking the wines and decided to do Loire valley Cab Franc instead. It was a good decision. Also we finally establish our tone/mentality for the podcast
We thought we were going to talk about dolcetto but ended up having a really solid and interesting conversation about foundational wine knowledge. Featuring out FIRST EVER GUEST: the sage Ian of the Ian Mills Podcast. Went kinda long so we're gonna release the second half of the conversation next week.
We take a week off from drinking and talk mostly about how the three-tier system is used to screw over producers AND consumers. Just another way of sucking the life out of working people. Anyway, enjoy.
We drink German and Austrian Pinot Noir (locally known as Spatburgunder and Blauburgunder respectively) which is very good. Weingut Brundlmayer 2011 pinot noir reserve and Koehler-Ruprecht 2017 Kabinett Trocken
We drink some delicious chenin blanc
chateau du hureau argile
domaine des baumard SAVENNIÈRES
yummy
Nebbiolo is delicious
We drank PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO NEBBIOLO LANGHE and Pierro Benevelli 'Ravera' Barolo
We drink some Alsatian stuff and talk about it. Sorry we sound so tired on this one. We were
2018 Dr. Loosen Red Slate Dry Riesling
2017 Ovum Off the Grid Riesling
2018 Carl Ehrhard Rüdesheim Kabinett Feinherb Riesling
2016 Domaine Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone Rouge les Champauvins
2016 Château de Montfaucon “Baron Louis” Lirac
2015 The Eyrie Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
2016 Anthill Farms Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
2015 Philippe Livera Cote de Nuits Village
2017 Patrick Piuze Chablis ‘Plateau de la Cornasse’
2018 Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon Mâcon-Villages
2016 Copain Les Voisins Chardonnay