The Long Finish - A Wine Podcast

It’s a busy time if year, but we will always sit down for Barolo. Sometimes called “the wine of kings” or the “king of wines” - Barolo is arguably one of the most popular choices among bottles of red this time of year. Made from 100% Nebbiolo, it’s a bold wine with serious tannins that’s perfect for cold nights and hearty dinners. Kathryn gives a little history on the region and the layout of the area. Back at home the family has been hopping around holiday parties, winter concerts and piano recitals. Tug is busy booking events at Esters. Kathryn gushes over a special photo album made by her friend Maura. Tug praises writer/director, Cord Jefferson. The Wine of the Week of the Brovia, Barolo, Italy 2019.

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See AMERICAN FICTION, written and directed by Cord Jefferson

Holiday season is here! Tug and Kathryn are getting ready for a string of parties and they discuss what wine to bring along. Sparkling is always a festive choice. Prosecco isn't the only bubbly in Italy - there are other spumantes from all over the country! Kathryn explains how she chooses the perfect bottle to share. The couple recounts the recent Thanksgiving week at home with the kids. Tug is inspired by some vinyl. Kathryn is still high on bus travel. The Wine of the Week is the L’Archetipo ‘Susumante’ Rosato Brut, Puglia, Italy 2021.

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Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

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Tug and Kathryn are gearing up for Thanksgiving week! The hosts discuss the “Nouveau” style of winemaking that started in Beaujolais. The trend is expanding to other regions - in this case a Carignan and Zinfandel blend from California. Kathryn explains the term “Nouveau” and why it makes for a good Thanksgiving pairing wine. Tug celebrates Devo, Kathryn has another book recommendation! The Wine of the Week is the Las Jaras ‘Slipper Sipper’ Nouveau, California 2023.

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Las Jaras Wines

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Devo

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Joy Harjo

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So Bad It's Good with Ryan Bailey

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Tug and Kathryn are celebrating the end of the SAG strike and drinking Riesling. They sing the praises for this varietal, a sommelier favorite. Kathryn explains why it’s a great choice for Thanksgiving. Tug is thrilled about the end of the strike, and reveals the silver linings of the picket lines and power of community. Kathryn shares another book recommendation. The Wine of the Week is the Peter Lauer ‘Barrel X’ Feinherb Riesling, Saar - Mosel, Germany 2022.

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Vom Boden Imports

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Tug and Kathryn are enjoying the autumn heatwave in Southern California with a bottle of rosé. Made from 100% Grenache (a varietal that Kathryn once despised) the hosts talk about the versatility of this grape. This wine comes from one of the most influential wine professionals in the United States, and his journey into farming is a good sign for the industry. In other news, the couple has survived Halloween and the candy rush. Tug is spending more time at Esters. Kathryn takes the kids to an art museum. The Wine of the Week is the Brij, Rosé of Grenache, San Luis Obispo County, California 2022.

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The Couple Behind TV's Boldest Shows

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The Art of the Billionaire

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Time to start celebrating Halloween with ORANGE wine! Kathryn and Tug open up a skin-contact wine from Australia made from Italian grape varietals. This producer has so much going for them - delicious wine and a very fresh accessible approach to branding and storytelling. Kathryn talks about the main grape-growing regions in South Australia and what’s changing with the wave of “new Australia” winemakers. Back at home, Tug shares the latest update on his ancient car. Kathryn takes the bus. And Esters gets ready to host a HalloWINE bash. The Wine of the Week is Unico Zelo ‘Esoterico’ Amber, South Australia 2021.

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Ed Little Auto Service

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Time for another blind tasting! Now it’s Tug’s turn to take a stab at guessing the wine that Kathryn has chosen. Has he learned anything in 120 episodes? Tug uses deductive tasting to figure out what’s in the brown bag. Does he successfully make the call for Grüner Veltliner from Kremstal, Austria? Kathryn the explains the typical characteristics of Grüner Veltliner, where it grows, and what to eat with it. In other news, the couple is starting to get into a groove with school and healthy kids. They have an afternoon away to see a play at a local theatre. Sadly, Tug’s beloved car breaks down on the highway. The Wine of the Week is Malat ‘Furth’ Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal, Austria 2022.

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Buzz alert! The hosts are drinking a Gamay Noir from Alice Anderson, a newer California producer, who, by all accounts, is a winemaker to watch! Anderson is employing regenerative farming and natural wine techniques in historic vineyards on the Central Coast. This red is a fantastic wine for October, perfect for a certain upcoming fall holiday. Tug asks Kathryn to explain “whole cluster” fermentation. The couple recounts a date night to see one of their favorite bands of the moment: Say She She. Kathryn reviews the latest Esters Book Club meeting. The Wine of the Week is the Amevive, Gamay Noir, Santa Barbara County, California 2022.

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How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Well, this week Tug requested a wine from Rome so Kathryn’s opening up “the nun wine.” Yes, this delightful white wine from Lazio is made by sisters of the Cistercian order and has quite a cult following. Kathryn talks about Lazio, the Italian state where this wine is made. The Ryder Cup, the world’s most prestigious team golf tournament (go USA), is taking place in Rome this week - just 90 minutes from the winery. At home, well, bedtime is a mess. Tug celebrates the conclusion of the Writers Guild strike and appreciates the generous WGA community. The Wine of the Week is the Monastero Suore Cistercensi ‘Coenobium’ Lazio Bianco, Italy 2021.

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Writers Guild of America ends their strike against the AMPTP

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Miguel Cabrera receives a gift of Caymus wine from the Oakland A's

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We're talking hybrid grapes and their place in the future of the wine industry. Kathryn explains native vs hybrid grapes, where they grow, and why they require less maintenance and fewer chemicals in the vineyard. The hosts open a bottle of Baco Noir from Sonoma Coast made by hybrid-champion Matt Neiss. The wine industry faces many challenges with climate change and hybrid grapes could be part of the solution. Tug asks: why have people been averse to cultivating and drinking these grapes before? The stigmas are pervasive (the bottle this week is delicious!). In other news, the kids are finally all in school, even the littlest one. And their parents celebrate! Tug and Kathryn gush over a night at the Hollywood Bowl for The Sound of Music sing-a-long. The Wine of the Week is the North American Press ‘The Rebel’ Baco Noir, Sonoma Coast, CA 2021.

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