We talk about some great wines we had recently, including: 1961 Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Gran Reserva

1999 Chateau Palmer

1999 Chateau Cos d'Estournel

1994 Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl Vendage Tardive

1994 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Taillepieds

2007 Querciabella Batar

1985 Dunn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2020 Ultramarine Heintz Vineyard Rose

and a bunch of other stuff

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Jose Luis Navarro, USA Export Manager of La Rioja Alta, joins us to talk about their history and traditional production methods, the various reservas and gran reservas they make, what they have been doing to preserve their classically-styled wines despite climate change, and much more! For bonus content including detailed tasting notes and a breakdown of the episode, check out Patreon.com/CorkTaint. Thanks everybody

Olivier Humbrecht of Domaine Zind-Humbrecht joins us for a fantsatic conversation about the history of the domaine, farming in Alsace, the terroir of their vineyards, winegrowing decisions, how climate change has affected their ability to produce sweet wines, and much more!

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Nicolas Joly, pioneer and legend of the Biodynamic wine movement, as well as sole farmer/producer/steward of the land one of the world's most famed vineyards, Coulee de Serrant, joins us for a discussion of biodyanimcs, farming, wine growing, authenticity in wine, and terroir transparency. Listen to it right now it's a great episode! For detailed tasting notes about a ton of these wines, as well as other bonus content and a post-interview breakdown, check out Patreon.com/CorkTaint

Sort of a catchall episode where we defintely talk about these wines, nutritional deficincies in ferments, some other stuff and then we do in fact unfortunately talk about white lotus a little bit but don't worry there's a surprising amount of wine content.

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More of what you've learned to expect from us: brilliant insight like underripe fruit doesn't taste as good as ripe fruit. For more fantastic content visit Patreon.com/CorkTaint Thanks everybody

László Mészáros, winemaker and director of Disznókő, joins us to discuss the terroir of Tokaji, the fascinating growing and winemaking process of Aszu wines, the complex and delicous dry wines they make, and much more! Go pick up some of their incredible wines and give this episode a listen. For further discussion of these wines and other fabulous bonus content, check out Patreon.com/CorkTaint. Thanks everybody

Paul Brajkovich from Kumer River joins us to talk all about their history, their fantastic Chardonnays (and Pinot Noir), the vineyards they come from, their winemaking, and much more! And keep the party going by visiting Patreon.com/CorkTaint for detailed tasting notes of all the wines we drank on the episode! Thanks everybody

We finally spend an entire episode talking about Shiraz, how well it can age, some producers we love, and all sorts of great anecdotes. You gotta check it out you're not gonna believe how great it is you're gonna love it I guarantee it. And if you REALLY loved us then you'd visit Patreon.com/CorkTaint and sign up for some amazing bonus content. Thanks everybody

Virginie Moreau of Domaine Moreau-Naudet joins us for a fantastic discussion about their farming, vineyards, winemaking, and the terroir of Chablis! Go pick up a bottle of their wine and give this episode a listen. For detailed tasting notes of a variety of their wines, as well as tons of bonus episodes, check out Patreon.com/CorkTaint