Bottle Bitches

Fact: Dads love cab sav. And it turns out we do too! This week, we fire up the proverbial grill and learn more about the grape that your own father my have called the king of grapes 

**WINESUP**

Someone has decided that there are 8 types of wine drinkers in the world. Which one are you? 

**WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK**

We encouraged the fine folks who came along to our tap takeover at Fromage and French to write their very own wanky wine reviews in our cutie-pie Bottle Bitches notebook (thank you, Hello Geronimo!) and this week the hilarious London Hughes read out the winner. THANK YOU, LONDON! And thank you to whoever wrote such a wonderfully wanky review! 

**THE DRINKING**

We enjoyed The Show, which we bought at a Marks and Spencer BP garage for £14.something but that you can buy at a normal Marks and Spencer for £13.00\. Read our review of [The Show right here](https://www.bottlebitches.com/wine-reviews/2017/6/6/bb-review-the-show-cabernet-sauvignon)! 

This Bottle Bitches episode was produced by Producer Paul (PP) of Dark Horse Digital who is a dad and also liked this cab sav.

In addition to announcing our forthcoming Bottle Bitches album, this week, we're learning about all things Loire. From noble rot to Muscadet, join us on a ramble through one of the the most diverse wine regions in France.

**WINESUP**

On last week's episode of [The High Low](https://www.acast.com/thehighlowshow/theduchessofcambridge-sproblematicpost-partummoneyshot-ismilliebobbybrowntooyoungfortime-s100list-), they discussed the perfect number of drinks to have in an evening to get you to your happy place and wake up regret-free. We talk about our numbers and are trying our very best to stick to them. 

**WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK**

As wine-loving individuals who soooometimes finish a bottle of wine and sleep on our sofas, we really can't fault this review too much... except what is this guy doing with Windows 10????? 

**THE DRINKING**

The Loire produces a shit-ton of wines and we drank three of them. They are: 

1\. Château de Voûte Sauvignon Blanc from which was also from Oddbins but is no longer on the website soooo here is the, like, [super official website](http://www.joeldelaunay.com/en/vins/voute.php). 

2\. Domaine Joël Delaunay 'L'esprit des Dames' Touraine Chenonceaux Rouge 2014 [from Oddbins](http://www.oddbins.com/domaine-joel-delaunay-touraine-chenonceaux-rouge-2014).

3\. Prince Alexandre Cremant de Loire [from Waitrose](http://www.waitrosecellar.com/prince-alexandre-cremant-de-loire-817212).

This Bottle Bitches episode was produced by Producer Paul (PP) of Dark Horse Digital who has actually never listened to an episode of our podcast despite recording it with us and editing it. Imagine that!

We're tired of drinking alone, so this week we wrangled Christophe Lechevalier to pour a few back while talking to us. Not only is Christophe the owner of the most *chef's kiss* perfect accent for talking about wine and cheese, he's also the owner of Bermondsey-based wine bar, [Lechevalier](https://lechevalier.co.uk/)! Lucky for us, his stories are just as good as his wines and both were in abundance for this recording. 

**WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK**

How many emojis do you need to review a wine? Well, this week's review is full of 'em! And that's not even the wankiest part. 

The best thing about the cave at The Mount Edgcumbe is that the acoustics are perfect for singing. Singing The Sound of Music, to be precise. It's also great for drinking wine! And this week we're talking about Austrian wine. Prost!

**WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK**

Simon had some very expensive wines in Boston and he very much wanted you to know about it. Aren't you impressed? We aren't.

**WINESUP**

Kate's pretend bestie, Amy Poehler, is directing, producing, and starring in a film called Wine Country coming to a Netflix. We honestly can't wait and think we should have a BB viewing party. Kate will bring the popcorn!

**THE DRINKING**

Whilst discussing the ins-and-outs (and ups-and-downs) of the Austrian wine trade, we drank a Sepp Zweigelt 2015 from Austria that we bought at Thind Wine Merchants in Sevenoaks for £10.99\. We also enjoyed a RABL Pinot Blanc, also from Austria, that we purchased at The Secret Cellar for £13.50\.

This Bottle Bitches episode was produced by Producer Paul (PP) of Dark Horse Digital, who always reads the reviews before booking a holiday.

こんにちは!

Hello to our listeners in Japan and everywhere! This week, we're talking about Chardonnay from the cave at the Mount Edgcumbe. 

**WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK**

The Queen briefly joins us, before being overtaken by a Welshman, to read a truly wanky wine review that features a bottle of 1987 Bordeaux that costs £129.95 and veal hearts. Wankery at its finest.

**WINESUP**

I feel bad even linking to this. I feel bad even thinking about it! But here it is: terrible "wine company" Apothic, is launching a [cold brew coffee red wine](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-5506433/Apothic-Wine-selling-wine-infused-cold-brew-coffee.html) (called Apothic Brew) which is supposed to be served cold and sounds like maybe one of the most confusing and disgusting taste experiences you could put your mouth through. Put that shit in the spittoon! 

**THE DRINKING**

We swiffed and sipped a Chardonnay De Wetshof Estate Bon Vallon Sur Lie 2017 from South Africa that we ordered off [The Mount Edgcumbe Wine List](http://www.themountedgcumbe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Current-Edgcumbe-Wine-List-29.03.18.pdf). (It reminded us a little bit of this [Japanese wine we reviewed](https://www.bottlebitches.com/wine-reviews/2017/6/6/bb-review-sol-lucet-koshu-2015-yamanashi-japan)!)

**CLARIFICATION**

Selma Blair starred in the US series of Kath and Kim alongside the illustrious Molly Shannon of Superstar fame. Though none of us ever watched it, we can only assume it wasn't nearly as funny as the original, mostly because they couldn't make jokes [like this one](https://youtu.be/iQfiDFq2PtQ).

It's almost Easter and you know what that means… Bank Holiday Boozing! This episode, we're specifically talking about Lambrusco– where it comes from, what it is, and whether you can (and should) bring it along to your spring and summertime BBQs.

**WINESUP:**

Jon Bon Jovi and his 23 year-old son, Jesse, have released a rosé called [Diving Into Hamptons Water](https://jezebel.com/its-your-life-its-now-or-never-to-pour-yourself-a-gl-1823404062). Dive into your own bottle and enjoy it whilst wearing a leather jacket for A++ Bon Jovi imbibing vibes!

**WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK:**

This week's WWROTW drives home one undeniable truth: Mindless drinking is _not_ the drinking you do before a meal. It's the drinking you do three hours _after_ a meal. DUH!

**THE DRINKING:**

We drank an absolutely beautiful Picpoul de Pinet that Caro's mum bought for us in France and we'll probably never be able to find again. Alas.

We also drank a [Lambrusco](http://www.marksandspencer.com/lambrusco-case-of-6/p/p60070311?OmnitureRedirect=lambrusco&pdpredirect) that we picked up from M&S for £9.00.

This Bottle Bitches episode was produced by Producer Paul (PP) of Dark Horse Digital who, like Jon and Jesse Bon Jovi, also thinks he looks cool in a leather jacket.

Rosé season is year-round BBs and we're diving into what it is, how it's made (and not made), and where it comes from. Angela also surprised Caro and Kate with their very first blind tasting. Don't worry, it wasn't embarrassing that it happened on a podcast for everyone to hear. Nope, not even a little bit!

**WINESUP:**

A bottle of [Hitler wine](https://www.metro.news/bottle-of-wine-made-for-hitler-going-under-the-hammer/963699/) was purchased by an anonymous buyer for £3,995 at auction. Whether it's real or fake, we just have this to say: Not cool, bro. Not. Cool.

**WANKIEST WINE REVIEW OF THE WEEK**:

This week's WWROTW reminds us not to project our feelings on the people we love and lost onto bottles of Pinotage. Seriously, advice to live by.

**THE DRINKING:**

We're drinking a selection of three rosés that we're rolling out for our rosé round on the site (read our review of a [Les Ruettes Sancerre Rosé](https://www.bottlebitches.com/wine-reviews/les-ruettes-sancerre-ros-2016)!). We also drank a From Sunday carbonic Pinot Gris from Lechevalier and a Chateau Sainte Croix Charmeur Cotes du Provence Rosé, reviews of both will be on the website in coming weeks so stay tuned!

**NOTE:**

This is the story of [how chocolate chip cookies were invented](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate_chip_cookie). Their founder, Ruth Graves Wakefield, wasn't married to the president, but she definitely deserves some kind of award for her contribution to American culinary culture.

This Bottle Bitches episode was produced by Producer Paul (PP) of [Dark Horse Digital](http://www.darkhorsedigital.co.uk/) who is definitely funky but in a really good way. Promise!

Have you subscribed to this podcast over in Apple Podcasts yet?! Have you followed us on facebook and instagram yet? Do it do it!

This week, we're talking all about wine blends. What exactly is a blend? Well, it's kinda like science but with wine. You put a little of this and a little bit of that into a bottle, and if it all works out it's totally delicious. (If you actually want to know what a wine blend is, listen up and get learning!) 

Welcome to Season 2 of Bottle Bitches! We know, we know... you didn't realise Season 1 was done. You didn't even know that we had seasons! Well, surprise! We do. And this is the start of the second one. In this episode, we're unveiling some new segments and answering some of your most pressing wine questions. Put in your earbuds, pour out a glass, and get listening! 

POP QUIZ: What's the difference between Syrah and Shiraz? You have 10 minutes to answer in the comments and your time.... starts.... now! ✍️⏱

Okay, time's up. The correct answer is that Syrah and Shiraz are– oh, wait. You gotta listen to the whole episode to find out! Listen up and get ready to be wine-schooled.