Priyanka French of Ghost Block Estate Wines joins the show to talk about her path from India to Bordeaux, Burgundy, New Zealand, and Napa Valley, plus how those experiences shaped her approach to vineyard-driven winemaking. The conversation covers organic farming, women in wine, mentorship programs like Batonnage and Wine Unify, and the legendary ghost story behind the Ghost Block vineyard in Yountville. Then Aaron and Joel review the 2024 Ghost Block Sauvignon Blanc, a surprisingly layered and playful Napa Sauvignon Blanc that completely rewrites their expectations for the varietal.

This week:

- Why Priyanka believes great wine starts with farming, not trends

- The real ghost story behind Ghost Block Vineyard in Yountville

- How Burgundy, Bordeaux, and New Zealand shaped her winemaking philosophy

- A deep dive into Sauvignon Blanc picking decisions, fermentation, and texture

Wines reviewed:

Ghost Block Sauvignon Blanc (Yountville, Napa Valley, California, 2024) $35, 13.5% ABV

Ghost Block Website:

https://ghostblockwine.com/

Ghost Block on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ghostblockwine/

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Stop Wasting Your Wine

00:52 How Priyanka Fell in Love with Wine

05:07 Learning Winemaking Around the World

09:40 Breaking Into the Wine Industry

14:43 Mentorship & Making Wine More Accessible

19:33 The Ghost Story Behind Ghost Block

23:45 Sustainability, Elegance & The Future of Napa Wine

30:35 Ghost Block Sauvignon Blanc Tasting

37:45 The Art and Science of Winemaking

46:56 Review and Final Thoughts

52:21 Pi Nope or ChardonnYay?!

54:50 Where to Find Ghost Block Wines

Sutter Home Chardonnay surprised the crew by being less offensive than expected, but the real shock was how little separation there was between a $9 1.5L bottle and the $15.99 Olema California Chardonnay. The episode dives into why Chardonnay gets such a bad reputation, how oak and climate shape the wine, and why people shouldn’t give up on the grape after one bad experience.

Featured wines:

• Sutter Home Chardonnay, California, 13.1% ABV, $7
• Olema California Chardonnay 2024, 13.8% ABV, $15.99

The crew also crowns a winner of the “Drink This, Not That” challenge and debates whether popular budget wines deserve all the hate they get.

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro and Challenge Recap
01:18 - Todays Wine
09:37 - First Impressions of Sutter Home Chardonnay
18:14 - First Impressions of Olema Chardonnay
23:24 - Why Chardonnay Is So Divisive
31:44 - Exploring Chardonnay Styles Around the World
34:14 - Revisiting the Olema After It Opens Up
35:22 - Review and Final Thoughts
40:13 - Deciding the Drink This, Not That Winner
47:26 - Upcoming Napa Wine Company Episodes
48:08 - Where to Follow the Show

Barefoot Moscato vs. Rivata Moscato d'Asti - Does a jump in price mean a jump in quality?

Week two of the Drink This, Not That challenge, and Colin steps up as the sacrificial lamb. The Barefoot Moscato gets a fast, ugly, unanimous verdict. Think thick Sprite with a side of nickels. But the substitute, a DOCG-certified Moscato d'Asti from Italy, opens up a real conversation about what this grape can actually be. The quality gap is massive. The final rating? Closer than you'd expect.

This week:

• Why Barefoot Moscato smells like nickels and tastes like thick Sprite
• What Moscato d'Asti actually is and why it's a completely different experience
• A close, heated debate over whether any Moscato can earn "casual sipper" status
• Joel tries ice. It doesn't help.

Wines reviewed:

• Barefoot Moscato (California) $6 to $9
• Ravada Moscato d'Asti (Piedmont, Italy, 2025) ~$14

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction and Challenge Recap
3:38 Introducing Tonight's Wines
6:45 Barefoot Moscato Tasting
13:17 Barefoot Verdict and the Ice Test
16:10 Ravada Moscato d'Asti Tasting
24:00 Sweet Wine Misconceptions
25:36 Piedmont, the Region, and What Makes This Wine Different
33:00 Final Ratings and Verdict
40:48 Where to Find the Show

Some of the most popular wines in America are also some of the cheapest and most criticized. So the guys decided to put that reputation to the test. This week launches the brand new “Drink This, Not That” challenge, where each host tries to replace a widely available bottom shelf wine with something noticeably better without asking people to spend much more money. First up: Yellow Tail Shiraz vs Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet.

The episode explores:

• Why bulk wine gets such a bad reputation
• What “bulk wine” actually means behind the scenes
• How consistency often matters more than craftsmanship at scale
• Whether spending just a few extra dollars can dramatically improve the experience
• Why inexpensive red wines can become so aggressive and unbalanced

Featured wines include Yellow Tail Shiraz and Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, as the team searches for a bottle that can escape the “waste of your wine” category without escaping the budget aisle.

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro + The “Drink This, Not That” Challenge Begins
1:38 - The Rules of the Challenge
3:35 - Aaron’s Pick: Yellow Tail vs Penfolds
6:33 - First Impressions of Yellow Tail Shiraz
8:13 - Why Cheap Wine Gives Wine a Bad Reputation
12:01 - First Sip of the Penfolds Koonunga Hill
15:51 - Breaking Down the Penfolds Flavor Profile
18:19 - Wine Drops: What Is Bulk Wine?
25:00 - Why Bulk Wine Tastes the Same Every Year
28:45 - Review and Final Thoughts
35:50 - Can You Actually Upgrade Cheap Wine for Just a Few Dollars?  

A winemaker with 90+ scores and even a perfect 100 set out to solve a simple problem: how to enjoy one great glass of wine without opening a whole bottle. Preston Thomas shares how Tirage brings premium wine into cans without sacrificing quality. The wines come from Lake and Sonoma counties and land at 12% ABV, built for real-life moments.

The episode explores:

• His path from Tennessee to professional winemaking
• Why canned wine still faces resistance
• How Tirage prioritizes quality before packaging
• Building wine for convenience, sustainability, and everyday use

Featured wines include White Cap (sparkling white blend) and Still Chill (chillable red blend), both designed to fit into real life without overthinking it.

Learn More About Tirage Wine

Website

https://www.tiragewine.com/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/tiragewine/

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro and Meet Preston Thomas
02:00 - Canned Wine Reputation and First Impressions
03:30 - Preston’s Wine Journey and Origin Story
11:30 - The Idea Behind Tirage Wines
13:30 - Breaking the Stigma of Canned Wine
15:00 - Wine for the Life You Actually Live
25:00 - White Cap Tasting and Review
39:30 - Still Chill Red Tasting and Review
48:30 - Review and Final Thoughts
52:30 - Pick Your Poison Game  

Is Crémant just “cheap Champagne”… or are you being sold the wrong story?

In the final round of our Best Bang for Your Buck Bubbles Challenge, we put a Crémant de Bourgogne to the test and things get controversial fast. A surprise price jump turns this bottle into a debate about value, expectations, and what actually makes sparkling wine worth buying.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
• Why Crémant is not trying to be Champagne and why that matters when you’re buying
• The real difference between price vs. value in sparkling wine
• How region like Burgundy vs. Champagne completely changes what’s in your glass
• The exact moment a “good” wine becomes a waste of your money
• Which bottle actually wins the Best Bang for Your Buck challenge

We also break down tasting notes including apple, citrus, minerality, and a surprisingly strong finish, debate whether this bottle is worth $40, and reveal the one sparkling wine style that consistently overdelivers for the price.

If you’ve ever stood in the wine aisle wondering what sparkling wine is actually worth it, this episode will save you money.

Bottom line: Not all bubbles are created equal. And some are absolutely not worth what you’re paying.

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Chapters

00:00 - Crémant Isn’t Trying to Be Champagne

02:17 - Bottle Reveal: Henri Champlieu Crémant de Bourgogne

04:14 - First Sips and Initial Reactions

08:27 - Nose and Palate Breakdown

15:16 - Why Crémant Is Not Just Cheap Champagne

21:11 - Final Review: Casual Sipper or Waste of Your Wine?

33:22 - Best Bang for Your Buck Bubbles Challenge Winner

35:53 - Next Challenge: Drink This, Not That

37:20 - Pick Your Poison

40:29 - Outro and Where to Follow the Show

A Spanish sparkling wine producer walked away from Cava on purpose. They wanted more control.

In this episode, we break down:

• Why Raventós left the Cava designation
• What stricter farming and lower yields are aiming to do
• And whether this Spanish sparkling wine is just “better Cava”… or something different

We’re reviewing Raventós Blanc de Blancs (2023), a traditional method sparkling wine from Conca del Río Anoia, Spain. At 12% ABV and $20–$25, it’s positioned as a high-value alternative to Cava.

What stood out:

• Extremely drinkable
• Balanced and refined
• Strong value for the price

If you’re looking for a great Spanish sparkling wine or a Cava alternative, this episode will give you a better sense of what to look for.

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Chapters00:00 - Why This Producer Stepped Away from Cava

00:15 - Best Value Bubbles Challenge Continues

01:40 - Raventós Blanc de Blancs Breakdown

03:30 - Not Labeled Cava… Here’s Why

04:10 - First Sip Reactions

05:30 - Why Joel Picked This Bottle

08:00 - Tiny Bubbles and What They Signal

09:30 - Nose: Citrus, Bread, Minerality

11:30 - Palate: Vibrant and Easy Drinking

14:30 - The Finish Stands Out

16:10 - Wine Drops: The Cava Decision Explained

19:50 - Traditional Method and What It Adds

21:30 - What to Expect From This Style

24:30 - Final Verdict: Close Call

29:40 - “Classy Porch Pounder” Debate

30:20 - $800K Wine vs 100 Bottles

36:40 - Final Thoughts

A $17 sparkling wine from Bordeaux challenges the idea that bubbles need to be expensive to be worth it. This week kicks off a value-focused series with a surprising pick.

The wine is the Dulong Crémant de Bordeaux Brut from Bordeaux, France, priced around $17 with 12% ABV. The hosts explore why a region known for red wine is producing sparkling wine and how value plays into buying decisions.

They break down what “Brut” actually means, how region shapes style, and why traditional method sparkling wines matter when chasing quality at lower prices.

The result: a unique, solid value bottle that sparks debate on what makes a wine memorable versus simply enjoyable.

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Chapters

00:00 - Bordeaux… But Sparkling? (Cold Open)

00:21 - Best Bang for Your Buck Bubbles

01:59 - $17 Crémant de Bordeaux (Wine Reveal)

04:29 - Why This Pick?

06:05 - First Taste Breakdown (Nose + Palate)

11:17 - What Makes This Wine Different

12:26 - Wine Drops: Brut, Bordeaux, and Sparkling Basics

20:37 - Final Thoughts

21:52 - Ratings: Is It Worth It?

29:56 - Game: Pick Your Poison

33:42 - Final Verdict & Outro

A winemaker challenges Amarone tradition and flips the script. Mariano Buglioni shares how his Il Lussurioso Amarone from Buglioni in Valpolicella Classico (15.5% ABV) is intentionally made to be more drinkable, food-friendly, and approachable.

Instead of heavy, overpowering styles, Buglioni shifted away from barrique aging to large casks and adjusted grape drying to reduce sugar and alcohol intensity. The result is an Amarone designed for a second glass, not just a single sip.

The conversation explores challenging tradition, using hospitality as real-time feedback, and attracting younger drinkers through simpler messaging and experiences.

This episode highlights how small production choices can reshape an entire wine style.

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00:00 – Show Intro and Guest Welcome
00:30 – Todays Wine
01:30 – Mariano Buglioni’s Background and Winery Story
03:00 – A New Style of Amarone
05:30 – How the Wine Evolves in the Glass
08:30 – The ‘Accidental Winemaker’ Story
11:30 – Using Hospitality as a Real-Time Wine Lab
14:00 – Winemaking Changes: Drying Grapes and Sugar Levels
19:00 – Organic vs Sustainable Farming Decisions
22:00 – Engaging the Next Generation of Wine Drinkers
28:45 – Review and Final Thoughts
35:15 – PiNope or ChardonnYay (Game)
39:00 – Outro  

A celebrity Pinot Grigio that doesn’t look like Pinot Grigio and might challenge what you expect from the category. This week, the crew digs into a unique bottle and debates whether it delivers where it counts.

This episode features the Sun Goddess Pinot Grigio Ramato 2021 by Mary J. Blige from Friuli, Italy. It’s 12.5% ABV and priced around $20.

They break down the Ramato style, why the wine has its copper color, and how it compares to typical Pinot Grigio. The conversation explores drinkability, style choices, and when a wine like this actually works best.

Plus, the final round of the celebrity wine challenge brings some strong opinions and a close comparison.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro and Celebrity Wine Challenge Setup
00:40 - Todays Wine
02:30 - First Sip Reactions
05:10 - Why This Wine Was Chosen
07:08 - Initial Impressions
13:24 - What is Ramato Wine? (Learning Segment)
19:53 - Wine Style Takeaways
20:13 - Review and Final Thoughts
28:56 - Ranking the Celebrity Wines
33:43 - Wine-Themed Lyric Game
39:28 - April Challenge Announcement
40:32 - Where to Follow the Show