This week on Murder Through the Grapevine, we uncork a bottle of 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon and dive into one of New York’s most haunting unsolved cases: the 1974 murder of Katherine Kolodziej, a 17-year-old SUNY Cobleskill student whose life was brutally cut short just two months into her college experience.

In the second part of our deep dive into the chilling story of Adirondack serial killer Robert Garrow, Jess and I may have started the episode a little… looser than usual. We kicked things off by popping open a bottle of Gram Norton’s He Devil—and let’s just say the wine started flowing well before we hit record.

This week on Murder Through the Grapevine, we uncorked a bottle of Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling and dove into one of the most chilling cases in New York State history: the crimes of Robert Garrow, infamously known as the Adirondack Killer.

True crime and a bold red wine—there’s no better pairing for an unsettling yet fascinating deep dive into the mind of a serial killer. In this episode, we uncork a bottle of 7 Deadly Zins and unravel the gruesome crimes of Lemuel Smith, a man whose horrific acts have left a lasting mark on New York’s criminal history.

Murder Through the Grapevine pairs true crime with fine wine, bringing you in-depth discussions on mysterious cases while sipping on carefully selected vintages. In this episode, we explore the 2004 disappearance of Craig Frear, a Scotia, NY teen who vanished without a trace. Was it foul play, an accident, or a deliberate escape? Join us as we break down the theories over a glass of Angels Ink wine.

In our latest true crime podcast, we dove deep into the controversial and widely publicized case of Scott Peterson. Special guests Hannah Hoffman and her brother Ray Hoffman joined us, whose perspectives added additional insights to a case that continues to captivate public attention. As we sipped on Apothic Red, the perfect wine to pair with this dark and twisting tale, we unraveled the events that led to Scott Peterson’s arrest and conviction.

Donna Lee (Karla) Hart was just 24 years old when her life was tragically cut short on August 8, 1968, in her quiet home in Herkimer County, New York. More than half a century later, her murder remains unsolved. Despite periodic leads and the efforts of law enforcement, this heartbreaking crime has left unanswered questions for the small, rural community where she lived and worked.

Colin Gillis had just turned 18 when he went missing in 2012 from the small Adirondack town of Tupper Lake.  Home on spring break from SUNY Brockport, the aspiring doctor was excited to meet up with friends. We may never know what happened to Colin, but a series of unusual events led us to today: 12 years later, with more questions than answers. His family and friends all wonder what happened on that cold winter night.

Back in July 1989, the town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, was shaken by the murder of Carole Finkle. The prime suspects are Carole’s two step-daughters, Lisa & Laura Finkle. Maybe there was a secret affair? Or were the girls jealous enough of their stepmother to murder her?

Our first episode had to start with the 518's most famous winemaker, Joseph  Carr.  For more information on Joe's life and wine, visit www.josephcarrwine.com.  We had never had today's wine: 2021 Josh Legacy.   A red blend from California is available at our local wine store for around $14.  Carr wines are famous, and some people may feel they are for "Basic Bitches”.  But you must admit those "BBs" know good wine (and a good travel mug) when they see it!!   For those of you in this for the wine reviews, we put this through our trusted aerator twice and left it in the decanter for an hour before drinking.