Our pre-Christmas episode, just in time for New Year’s Eve! We talk through the kind of things you might come across at a holiday party and see how a sampler set of Monterey/Paso Robles wines pairs up.

And Joshua and Andrea are still working out the clink kinks…

Wines

Paula Kornell Brut California NV

Avenales Ranch Petit Sirah (Paso Robles)

Union Sacré Gewurztraminer (Monterey)

Tablas Creek Patelon de Tablas Blanc (Paso Robles)

High Camp Grenache Rosé (Estrella District-Paso Robles)

Adelaida “Keeper” Red Wine (Adelaida District-Paso Robles)

McPrice Myers “High on the Hog” Red Wine (Paso Robles)

Jousi Zinfandel 2021 (Paso Robles)

Pairing food

Bauli Panettone Classico

Pepperidge Farm Mint Brussels

Pepperidge Farm Gingerbread Men

Port Wine Cheese Spread

Crackers

Peggy’s Plates: Sausage rolls w/ dipping sauces, Spicy bacon-wrapped dates

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Episode Notes

We’re back indoors celebrating celebrity wines, Beaujolais Day, and Mansplaining how to hold a wine glass.

Wines

Sun Goddess Prosecco NV (Italy) Mary J. Blige

MianU 2024 (Mendocino) Roberta King

Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 (France)

Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2025

19 Crimes Cali Red Blend Snoop Dogg

Pairing food

Ritz Crackers

Kraft Roka Bleu Cheese Spread

Kraft Pimento Cheese Spread

Dill Gherkins

Canned black olives

Canned Cranberry Sauce

Brie

Peggy’s Plates: Turkey cranberry (or spicy fig) sliders on homemade rosemary potato rolls, Cranberry pop-ups

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Episode Notes

We’re starting Season 2 off with an experimental foray into field recording as we break out the travelling setup and head to the San Carlos Art and Wine Faire (note the extra “e”…because not only did Joshua mis-name the event several times, he and Andrea totally forgot to mention the extra letter…). We were totally unprepared, no run of show notes, no planned banter, no intro/wrap up verbiage…so come along with us as we wing it on our field trip to the Faire! (Did we mention the extra “e” already? That really classes it up…)

Wines

Highway 12 Pinot Noir 2023

Oak Farm Lodi Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Flying Suitcase Mendocino Viognier 2023

Gravel Bar Columbia Valley (Red Mountain) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Russian Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2019

Domenico Barbera

Pairing food

GIM Belly Pork Belly and Garlic Noodles

Pepperoni Pizza

Onion Garlic Almonds (Nature’s Candy Co.)

Smoked Bacon Almonds (Nature’s Candy Co.)

Maple Pancake Almonds (Nature’s Candy Co.)

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Summer Spectacular 2025

Our Summer spectacular is a mini-episode just to check in and share an update about what the hosts have been up to between seasons, and this time we piggy backed on a planned game night. We were using some new equipment for recording in the field, so the sound quality is a little spotty in places but it was a lot of fun to try out something new!

We don't do full show notes for mini-episodes, but we do want to give a shout out to 61 Degrees North Winery in Anchorage Alaska where we had a lot of fun chatting with owner/winemaker Carla...if you go, be sure to check out the wallpaper in the bathroom, and have fun with the adult coloring books!! https://www.61degreesnorthwinery.com/

And another shout out to the very imaginative and super weird minds at Very Special Games, the folks that came up with Abducktion...We don't know you, but we salute you!! www.veryspecialgames.com.

We're planning to be back with our regular full episodes in September! Sip on!!!!!!!!!

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It’s just a week after Easter, so we’re grabbing some left-over Peeps and other picnic foods along with wines that may or may not be earmarked for a variety of ceremonial purposes. Welcome to the Unholy Communion episode!!

Wines

Burrell School 2023 Field Trip Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains)

The Velvet Devil 2022 Merlot (Washington)

King David Sacramental Sweet Red (unconsecrated) (NV)

Manischewitz Concord Grape (NV)

Pairing food

Pink Peeps

Cadbury Crème Eggs

Marshmallow Bunnies, Chicks & Eggs

Carrs Rosemary Crackers

Cheezits

Chicken in a Biskit

Ritz

Deviled Eggs

Peggy’s Plate: Scallop Salad. strawberries and whipped cream

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Episode Notes

We’ve survived the Ides of March just in time to record our episode with a few days left in the month. But can we survive cold dino nuggies and chocolate bunny torture? Oh, the HUMANITY!

Wines

• Escopodio Arinto dos Azores Do Pico Vino Blanco 2023 (Portugal)
• Governor’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (New Zealand)
• Rombauer Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2022 (USA)
• Old Zin Vines Estate Grown Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2021 (USA)

Pairing food

• Dino Nuggies w/ Sauces
• Chili Mac
• Fried Baloney Sandwich
• Pineapple (canned)
• Strawberries
• Lindt Chocolate Bunny
• Hostess Cupcakes
• Guac and tortilla chips
• Peggy’s Plate: Variety of Sliders

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Episode Notes

We’re recording during the month of all things sweet and cute, and using that as an excuse to try a variety of sweet wines and ports, including the infamous “trauma bottle” that’s been lurking in Joshua’s cellar for nearly 30 years. Experience the drama!!!

Wines

• Nebbia 2009 Orange Muscat
• Bogle Family 2019 Petite Sirah Port
• Tobin James “Liquid Love” 2011 Late Harvest Zinfandel
• Warre’s 1994 Vintage Port

Pairing food

• Thin Mints (Girls Scout Cookies)
• Whitman’s Sampler
• Nerds Gummy Clusters
• Sanders Minis Sea Salt Caramels
• Chocolate truffles from the Village Pub
• Peggy’s Plate: Lentil Soup with Shrimp and Garlic Bread

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Box Wine and Bags of Snacks

Episode Notes

It’s 2025 and time to get down to business. Joshua and Andrea share updates about their WSET journey, Andrea’s world travels and how the podcast is now “tri continental” while pairing boxed wine and bagged snacks, with a side of college flashbacks and Olive Garden memories.

Wines

• Franzia Crisp White
• Beringer Main & Vine White Zinfandel
• Black Box “Vibrant & Velvety” Red Blend California 2022
• Bota Box Cabernet Sauvignon

Pairing food

• Garden Veggie Straws Sea Salt
• Doritos Dinamita Chilé Limon
• Zapp’s Spicy Cajun Crawtators
• Lulú Platanitos Lemon
• Pop Chips Sea Salt
• Pop Corners Kettle Corn

Peggy’s Plates:

• Savory crêpes w/ham, cheese and avocado
• Sweet crêpes with brie and spicy fig jam
• Brownies

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Episode Notes

It’s the festive season so in episode five we push the limit and go to five bottles of bubbles! Five very different wines, hitting the major bubble regions of Europe and our very own Barefoot from…well…all over the place.

Peggy’s Plate was an amazing crab melt, shout out to her and to the original recipe from Sigona’s, our just-around-the-corner open-all-year farmer’s market. And shout out to Gary at K&L Wine Merchants for sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm!

So pour out a glass, sit back and enjoy the show! Oh and tell your friends! We’d love to hit that 250 download mark by NEXT Christmas

Wines

La Vostra Prosecco

Rondel Brut Cava

Barefoot Bubbly Brut Cuvée

Alexandre Le Brun Champagne “Tradition”

Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Champagne

Pairing food

Smoked Oysters

Caviar and Ricotta on Ritz Crackers

Hawkins Cheezies

Kraft Mac & Cheese

Strawberries

Random german cookies

Peggy’s Plate: Crab Melt Sandwiches

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Show Notes

Wines

• Pouilly-Fuissé Domaine de Préauds AOP Chardonnay 2021
• Domaine DuPeuble Père et Fils Beaujolais Nouveau AC 2024
• La Soeur Cadette Beaujolais Nouveau AC 2024
• Héritiers Benoit “Pépé Maurice” Bourgogne AOP Pinot Noir 2022

Paired with Takis, rice candy, persimmon crumble, Cauli Puffs, turkey stuffing balls, several cheeses and more!

As we move into the Holiday season here in the US, Joshua and Andrea take a side trip to France with a white burgundy, a couple of brand-new bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau and a Pinot Noir. The parings range from Alpine cheeses to Japanese candy, Mexican snacks, exotic Salinas California cauliflower puffs, and OH, CANADA! Special festive Peggy plates feature persimmons from the front yard of Studio 558 and Turkey Balls!