The Cellar Routes Podcast

We made it to Australia… and our first week did NOT disappoint. 😅In this episode of Unfiltered Uncorked, we’re breaking down everything that happened during our first 7 days working harvest at Australian wineries — from absolute airport chaos to cleaning tanks, cultural differences, and realizing we’re about to process thousands of tons of fruit.

We break down common wine faults like cork taint, brett, oxidation, volatile acidity, sulfur, and microbial spoilage — plus share real winery stories, tasting room chaos, and how an oxidized rosé somehow became a crowd favorite.

We wrap things up with some Australia daydreaming and a chaotic round of an incoherent word game. Educational, unfiltered, and just the right amount of unhinged. Sip happens.

Kicking off 2026 with bubbly in hand and a big life update. We’re catching up, sharing what’s ahead this year, and easing into the new season of Unfiltered Uncorked the only way we know how — casually, honestly, and a little unhinged. Thanks for being here as we start another year together!! 🍾🥂

We’re closing out the year the only way we know how — mimosas, Christmas chaos, and zero filters. This episode has Prosecco education, family holiday stories, Santa debates, toxic Christmas traits, and way too many opinions before noon.

Thank you for listening, laughing, and drinking along with us this year. We wouldn’t trade this chaos for anything 🥂

The Joey Episode is finally here. 🍷 Our winemaker steps out from behind the barrels to taste an Oregon Pinot with us, unpack the aroma wheel, and spill 20 years’ worth of real winemaking stories. We’re talking harvest chaos, region-to-region secrets, why Pinot is a dramatic diva, and what people always get wrong about the wine industry.

It’s equal parts chaotic, hilarious, and genuinely educational — classic Uncle Joey energy.
Sip, laugh, learn. Stay unfiltered. Stay uncorked.

We dive into Texas terroir, sip a Texas red blend, and attempt a two-minute paint-swap challenge that goes wildly off the rails. Think Cab Franc facts, Thanksgiving snacks, and zero artistic talent.Sip with us, laugh with us, and remember—sip happens!

This week we’re breaking down Snoop Dogg’s Cali Red Blend, diving into Petite Sirah and Merlot, exploring the real story behind the 19 Crimes label, and comparing wine label laws between the U.S. and Australia. Then we end with a Snoop-inspired riff-off that goes completely off the rails.Grab a glass and enjoy—this one is a ride.

Get ready, you wicked little wieners — it’s Halloween on Unfiltered Uncorked! 👻
This week we dive into orange wine — what it is, where it came from, and how Mikaela accidentally made a wine slushie. 🍊🥶

Between carving pumpkins, and debating who’d make the better DJ, this episode is pure chaos, laughter, and wine education rolled into one.

So grab a glass (or a pumpkin cup), light a candle, and join the spooky sip sesh.
🎃 Stay Unfiltered. Stay Uncorked. Sip Happens.

Marketing wine isn’t just about what’s in the bottle — it’s about how you sell the sip. From label design to club loyalty, we break down how wineries turn casual tasters into lifelong members. Grab a glass and join us for a marketing deep dive that actually tastes good.

Paint, pour, repeat. 🍷 This week’s episode with Sami brings wine glass art, dueling guacamole, and a deep dive into Sauvignon Blanc and Argentina vines. A little classy, a little messy — just how we like it.