Natural Disasters

By Marissa A. Ross and Adam Vourvoulis

What's Natural Disasters about?

A podcast about wine and sh*t. Mostly wine, but who's to say? Join wine professionals Marissa A. Ross (Bon Appétit Magazine) and Adam Vourvoulis (Vin de California) for the basics, in's and out's and latest conversations around natural wine.

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Natural Disasters episodes:

05.18.2020
Episode 51: Drunk Dial № 1: Calls from Steiner's Grave, VA & Frito Pies
In the first episode of Drunk Dial-- Adam and MAR's new hotline for listener questions-- King of Biodynamics Rudolf Steiner leaves a message from the grave to see what California white wines he should be drinking and they answer questions...
05.04.2020
Episode 50: In Quaran-Convo with James Jelks of Florèz Wines
Adam & MAR attempt Zoom technology with winemaker James Jelks while drinking Florèz Wines’ “Moonmilk,” chat about Chardonnay, Santa Cruz wines and god knows what else. We’re doing our best so thanks for tuning in during this insane time.
04.15.2020
Episode 49: Catching Up with MAR
MAR has her first glass of wine, Kindeli's "Otoño", in almost a month since she's been quarantined on quarantine with Shingles and cathes up with her bff Adam.
04.06.2020
Episode 48: Adam Interviews Vinny Eng... Alone!
This is a first. With Marissa out sick Adam does a solo ep. He interviews Vinny Eng, the sommelier, political activist, writer, and all around great person. They talk about the restaurant industry and how COVID-19 is probably going to...
03.16.2020
Episode 47: Maybe This IS a Natural Disaster?
MAR & Adam contemplate what if this was the last episode of the podcast? Ever?! And if it was, what are the big takeaways from the pod? Please note this episode was recorded before the pandemic reached its new heights....
03.12.2020
Episode 46: Why Beaujolais For President
Adam and MAR talk about the region of Beaujolais, why they put it on merch, and also get into politics and coronavirus because why the hell not considering the world might end? JK... sorta.
03.04.2020
Episode 45: Patrick Cappiello Loves Syrah
MAR and Adam talk to Patrick Cappiello of Monte Rio wines
02.28.2020
Episode 44: PAIRING! Part 2! A Disaster!
The second part of our pairings episode from last week, which turned out to be disastrous in a couple ways.
02.18.2020
Episode 43: PAIRING! We're Doing It! Part 1
Adam and listeners have been wanting a pairing episode since ND started in 2018. MAR has always been skeptical but WE'RE DOING IT! Tune in today for part one, where Adam and MAR test four different wines with seven different...
02.04.2020
Episode 42: Social Media and Natural Wine, A Perfect Pairing?
MAR and Adam discuss the social media epidemic in natural wine. Is it good, bad... Marissa's fault?
01.27.2020
Episode 41: To Sweet, Or Not Too Sweet
MAR and Adam talk sweet wine. Why is it such a controversial thing to like in the pro wine community. We talk the ins and out of sweet wine.
01.20.2020
Episode 40: When Is A Wine Not A Wine? When It's A Wine Fraud
Adam and MAR discuss different kinds of wine fraud, ponder the possibility of a rise in wine fraud if the tariffs go into effect and somehow come full circle on it all while drinking Domaine La Taupe's 2017 "Surin"
01.13.2020
Episode 39: Popping Off In 2020
MAR and Adam talk about the new year, cinema and why White Claw rules.
01.06.2020
Episode 38: Talking Shop with Krista Skruggs of Zafa Wines
MAR and Adam sit down with Vermont wine maker Krista Skruggs of Zafa Wine and talk about what it takes to open a winery on nothing but a few dollars and a dream.
12.23.2019
Episdoe 38: Talking Shop with Krista Skruggs
MAR and Adam sit down with Vermont wine maker Krista Skruggs and talk about what it takes to open a winery on nothing but a few dollars and a dream.
12.16.2019
Episode 37: These Tariffs Are Killing Me
MAR and Adam drink Lamimidia's "Frekt" while discussing the impending 100% tariffs on European wine, how it could affect the economy of natural wine and also, while we're here, fuck Trump, dude.
12.09.2019
Episode 36: Piquette about it!
MAR and Adam drink Jus Jus by Martha Stoumen and talk about the growing popularity of Piquette, a low abv beverage made from the pomace of grapes.
12.03.2019
Episode 35: Conversation with Ashtin Berry
MAR and Adam GET REAL with hospitality activist and educator Ashtin Berry over a bottle of Ad Vinum's 2017 "Levat" rosé. The brilliant Berry, who's also a sommelier & bartender, takes us to school on creating equity in the industry,...
11.30.2019
THANK YOU!!!
A small holiday thank you to our listeners (especially you Patreon subscribers)
11.25.2019
Episode 34: Is Glou Glou the New New or Old Old?
Marissa and Adam drink Le Raisin et L'Ange "Hommage A Robert" while discussing the phenomenon of glou glou wines.
09.26.2019
Episode 33: Poppin’ Off with Nestarec’s Juicy Fruit
Adam and MAR pop open Milan Nestarec’s “Juicy Fruit” and pop off about allocated wines, sample bottles and tasting before buying.
09.16.2019
Episode 32: Glassware Shmlassware
Adam and MAR have always supported universal glassware. But which is the best? Zalto? INAO? Stemless? On this episode, join Adam and MAR while they drink Frank Cornelissen's "Susucaru" Rosato out everything from $3 Crate and Barrel glasses to Madonna...
08.26.2019
Episode 31: The One About Dry Farming
MAR and Adam drink Staigaire’s “Sweat Dreams” and talk about dry farming: what it is, why it’s a pillar of natural wine philosophies and whether or not climate change may change that.
08.19.2019
Episode 30: Orange Wine, Or How MAR Lost the Skin-Contact War
Adam and MAR drink Alessandro Viola’s “Sinfonia di Grillo” while talking about one of the natural wine world’s brightest stars: Orange wine. They’ll take you through how it’s made, what gives it that bright orange color, and how MAR’s campaign...
08.05.2019
Episode 29: Adam Starts Poppin’ Off
Adam surprises MAR with a new segment called "Poppin' Off" where they open sparkling wine and spring topics on one another without warning APPARENTLY since MAR was def not ready for this conversation about a sub sandwich chain's natural house...
07.22.2019
Episode 28: The Episode About Ordering Wine In Restaurants
Ordering wine at restaurants can be a pain in the ass even for pros. In this episode, Adam and MAR discuss the ways they navigate a wine list, when to send wines back and other wine list related shit, like...
07.08.2019
Episode 27: Adam & MAR Dissect Deductive Tasting
Adam and MAR go through the entire Court of Master Sommeliers' Deductive Tasting Format with an unlabeled bottle from a winemaker you probably know of and wow, it was TURBID. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn...
06.17.2019
Episode 26: Wine Fair Season Approaching
Wine fairs are growing faster and bigger by the minute. It seems there's a new one in a new city almost monthly. This is GREAT news! However, have you ever been overwhelmed and totally lost trying to figure out how...
06.10.2019
Episode 25: Summer Wines
It’s June so Adam and MAR discuss the totally expected topic of summer wines while drinking some totally unexpected gems. JK what else would we be drinking if it wasn’t Calcarius' "OrangeJulius" Falaghina, Le Sot de L'ange's "Malolatix” and Micro...
06.03.2019
Episode 24: Managing Expectations
You finally get your hands on that wine you've been dying to try and... it sucks? In this episode, Adam and MAR discuss bottle variation, when wines don't live up to their hype and how to manage your expectations, which...
05.20.2019
Episode 23: Is Typicity Typical?
What does it mean when someone says "typicity", are all grapes supposed to taste the same? Marissa and Adam explore two Pinot Noir's (Scar of the Sea from California and The Other Right from Australia) and see if they can...
05.13.2019
Episode 22: We're Back!
Marissa and Adam are back. After an extended break we return with a general overview of who we are, and what to expect from Natural Disasters, all while drinking Sonoma Mountain Winery's Co-Ferment.
05.07.2019
New Season Coming Soon on Heritage Radio Network!
A podcast about wine and sh*t. Mostly wine, but who's to say? Join wine professionals Marissa A. Ross (Bon Appétit Magazine) and Adam Vourvoulis (Vin de California) for the basics, in's and out's and latest conversations around natural wine.
11.12.2018
Ep21: Aunts, Uncles and Self Improvement
Aunts, Uncles and Self Improvement by Marissa A. Ross and Adam Vourvoulis
10.09.2018
Ep20: Stoked On Oak?
Oak. People love it or hate it but all MAR and Adam are saying is give oak a chance! Tune in to get a general run down on the different types of oak you can get at the oak store...
10.01.2018
Ep19: NATURAL WINE IS NOT A TREND!
MAR and Adam have a lot of opinions about how natural wine is being called a "trend" in the media. If you don't like their freewheelin' rambles, this is not an ep for you, but if you DO LIKE hearing...
09.24.2018
Ep18: What's The Deal With Pet-Nats?
Yeah, everyone loooves pét-nat, but what is it? Adam and MAR discuss how pétillant natural is made, how it differs from other methods of making sparkling wine, and how just because a wine is "natural" and "sparkling" does not mean...
09.17.2018
Ep17: Marissa Loves Vermont
Marissa Loves Vermont by Marissa A. Ross and Adam Vourvoulis
09.04.2018
Ep16: Becoming A Sommelier Is Like School, But With Less Drinking
Becoming A Sommelier Is Like School, But With Less Drinking by Marissa A. Ross and Adam Vourvoulis
08.28.2018
Ep15: What's Cork Got To Do With It?
What's Cork Got To Do With It? by Marissa A. Ross and Adam Vourvoulis
08.20.2018
Ep14: Carbonic Maceration: The Pop Music of Wine Fermentation
Adam and MAR discuss the process, the pros, the cons, and the Bruno Mars-ness of carbonic maceration.
08.13.2018
Ep13: Harvest Makes Marissa Cry
It's that time again-- HARVEST! Adam and MAR go over the broad what/where/when/why's of harvesting while drinking Lamiddia's "Crick" sparkling Montepulciano and make progress on their never-ending debate about whether or not terroir exists. They don't get to talk about...
08.06.2018
Ep12: How to Serve Wine & Everything You Need To Do It
Ditch the wine charms you added to your cart while drunk on Etsy and get ready for Adam and MAR to tell you exactly what you need-- and don't need-- to serve wine. They discuss everything from wine keys to...
07.21.2018
Ep11: It's Getting Hot In Here!
Adam and MAR talk about how heat damages wine and how to store wine at home while drinking a Meinklang Zweigelt. They hold the Dan Harmon discussion until the end. If you don’t hate us, maybe subscribe? Maybe leave us...
07.14.2018
Ep10: Talking MAR making wine with Marcucci & Native Yeast
Adam and MAR drink and talk about the wine she helped make with Umbrian winemaker/Yoda/Batman Danilo Marcucci, the Vini di Giovanni “Ciliegiozzo Frizzante” Ciliegiolo. They also talk about what the hell native yeast is, why it’s so important, what inoculation...
07.06.2018
Ep9: Blends and BDE
Adam and MAR talk blends and Big Dick Energy while drinking the new Vini Rabasco "Cancellato" Montepulciano before going classic A&MAR on LeBron, Percy Selections' trade tasting, Drake, veal kidneys, Rick & Morty, and god knows what else. But hey,...
06.22.2018
Ep8: Noel Diaz of Purity
Noel Diaz of Purity wine brings a bottle that makes Marissa smile so big it hurt, Adam cries about mariachi bands, and they discuss co-op life, the importance of community, and the future growth of natural wine. Theme music by...
06.16.2018
Ep7: Drinking L'Octavin With Severine Perru of The Ten Bells
Severine Perru of The Ten Bells joins Adam, Marissa, three dogs, one cat, and a baby to talk about The Ten Bells opening in Los Angeles, her beginnings studying bugs, and her wine adventures in Australia. And lots, lots more....
06.08.2018
Ep6: Adam Made A Brutal!!! WTF Is That!?
What the hell is a Brutal!!! wine and how the hell did Adam Vooolovooolus make one? Adam tells all, Marissa is a little drunk and fawning, they both have solid Sanchez burps and discuss another collaborative wine label, La Boutanche.
06.01.2018
Ep5: What Does Organic Mean? What Do Charles Shaw Organic Wines Taste Like?
Marissa hates plain M&M's and Adam first smoked weed before you were born also does Charles Shaw's certified organic wine taste better or nah?

What's Natural Disasters about?

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Natural Disasters episodes:

Episode 51: Drunk Dial № 1: Calls from Steiner's Grave, VA & Frito Pies

Episode 50: In Quaran-Convo with James Jelks of Florèz Wines

Episode 49: Catching Up with MAR

Episode 48: Adam Interviews Vinny Eng... Alone!

Episode 47: Maybe This IS a Natural Disaster?

Episode 46: Why Beaujolais For President

Episode 45: Patrick Cappiello Loves Syrah

Episode 44: PAIRING! Part 2! A Disaster!

Episode 43: PAIRING! We're Doing It! Part 1

Episode 42: Social Media and Natural Wine, A Perfect Pairing?

Episode 41: To Sweet, Or Not Too Sweet

Episode 40: When Is A Wine Not A Wine? When It's A Wine Fraud

Episode 39: Popping Off In 2020

Episode 38: Talking Shop with Krista Skruggs of Zafa Wines

Episdoe 38: Talking Shop with Krista Skruggs

Episode 37: These Tariffs Are Killing Me

Episode 36: Piquette about it!

Episode 35: Conversation with Ashtin Berry

THANK YOU!!!

Episode 34: Is Glou Glou the New New or Old Old?

Episode 33: Poppin’ Off with Nestarec’s Juicy Fruit

Episode 32: Glassware Shmlassware

Episode 31: The One About Dry Farming

Episode 30: Orange Wine, Or How MAR Lost the Skin-Contact War

Episode 29: Adam Starts Poppin’ Off

Episode 28: The Episode About Ordering Wine In Restaurants

Episode 27: Adam & MAR Dissect Deductive Tasting

Episode 26: Wine Fair Season Approaching

Episode 25: Summer Wines

Episode 24: Managing Expectations

Episode 23: Is Typicity Typical?

Episode 22: We're Back!

New Season Coming Soon on Heritage Radio Network!

Ep21: Aunts, Uncles and Self Improvement

Ep20: Stoked On Oak?

Ep19: NATURAL WINE IS NOT A TREND!

Ep18: What's The Deal With Pet-Nats?

Ep17: Marissa Loves Vermont

Ep16: Becoming A Sommelier Is Like School, But With Less Drinking

Ep15: What's Cork Got To Do With It?

Ep14: Carbonic Maceration: The Pop Music of Wine Fermentation

Ep13: Harvest Makes Marissa Cry

Ep12: How to Serve Wine & Everything You Need To Do It

Ep11: It's Getting Hot In Here!

Ep10: Talking MAR making wine with Marcucci & Native Yeast

Ep9: Blends and BDE

Ep8: Noel Diaz of Purity

Ep7: Drinking L'Octavin With Severine Perru of The Ten Bells

Ep6: Adam Made A Brutal!!! WTF Is That!?

Ep5: What Does Organic Mean? What Do Charles Shaw Organic Wines Taste Like?

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