We finally did it, Grape Friends. We finally tackled orange wine, and it was a grape success. Join us for some skin contact in Italy, Chile, and Georgia, and hear about that one time Amanda seared off her taste buds with Anand’s family.    Wines: Borgo Savaian di Bastiani Stefano ‘Aransat’ 2019 Maturana Wines ‘Naranjo’ 2019 Marani Rkatsiteli 2017

Friends, you might have noticed we were getting a little too comfortable in our typical roles on this pod, so we decided to change things up a bit this week! Amanda presents at least 5 fun facts about New Mexico, Anand shows us his softer side, and Anna proves that wine can truly smell like anything.   Wines: Gruet Sauvage Blanc de Blancs NV Domaine Zinck Pinot Blanc Cuvee Portrait 2017 Vinedo de los Vientos Anarkia Tannat 2017

In honor of Turkey Day, we decided to keep our wines stateside this week. We settle deeper into our usual roles -- Anna starts us off with a dry white (Riesling), Amanda continues to push for that Virginia wine sponsorship, and Anand kicks us in the gut with a Meritage. Gobble gobble!    Wines: Forge Cellars Dry Riesling Classique 2018 Rappahannock Cellars Cabernet Franc 2018 Two Notes Triola Blend 2015

It's time to get a little bougie with some grape ideas for your holiday table! We talk volcanic wine from the Canary Islands, full-bodied white Bordeaux, and the cassis-bomb of Anand's dreams. Pinkies up!   Wines: Matias i Torres Las Migas Cosecha 2017, $26 Chateau Tour Leognan Pessac-Leognan 2016, $28 Les Fiefs de Lagrange Saint Julien 2010, $48

Join us at the inexpensive table, friends! We run through a full range of wines that come in under $15 (in NY dollars) and get into how to find some good bang for your buck in Italy, Spain, and France!

Wines:

Donini Pinot Grigio 2019, $6 Bodegas Ponce Clos Lojen Bobal 2016, $14 Chateau Maris Pays d'Oc Rouge 2018, $15

Friends, election night is here, which means we're all in need of something strong to drink while glued to the TV. Anna talks Spanish pet-nat, Anand teaches us about Madeira, and Amanda lobbies hard for Port. Vote, people!   Wines:  Anima Mundi Cami dels Xops Pet Nat 2018 Broadbent Madeira Reserve 5 Year Rappahannock Cellars Red Dessert Wine 2016

It's our debut! We kick things off this week with a bright Beaujolais, a spooky Oregon Pinot, and a leathery Rioja. Anna digs into Beaujolais and explains why you should skip the Nouveau this season.    Wines: Domaine Thillardon Raisin Libre, 2019  Omen Pinot Noir, 2017 Bodegas Hilvan Rioja Crianza, 2015