A slightly loopy Ellen and Shaughn kick the episode off with the replies they got from their “what’s your pool party wine?” question. They got some good responses!

They then welcome Jim Clarke, representative of Wines of South Africa and wine writer at large to the show. He pours them a bottle of Treinspoor from Swartland made of a grape traditionally used in Port: Tinta Barroca! 

They then get into Jim’s situation. He started in music, and even used it to take wine notes at one point. What wine goes with Stravinsky?

They talk about South African wine and why you should be drinking it—including Pinotage! Then it’s time for What’s in the Glass!

Also in the episode: wine whispering, old vines talk, airports, and what Jim’s wedding wines were!

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