Two Girls and a Grape

On this episode, Jules and Drea make your holidays merry and bright with the second annual Two Girls and a Grape holiday gift guide. From office white elephants, to in-laws, to your inner circle, they have you covered. So pour yourself a drink and get ready to click “add to cart.” Tis the season!

Episode 67 offers a crash course in Perfect Pairings. Drea and Jules provide all of their tips and tricks for perfect holiday gathering pairings, share insight on serving and storing, and offer a few notes of holiday cheer. Pairings include a test of their knowledge, red wine weather, and seasonal depression.

Episode 66 ends our Halloween series and features Vampire Vineyards’ 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon. We tell spooky tales of vampires, wine competitions, and global marketing tactics. Pairings include themed meals, survival tips, and differing opinions on vampires.

Episode 65 kicks off some Halloween thrills with Final Girl, a 2019 Grenache from Santa Barbara’s Happy Canyon. We learn all about Grenache and get a little carried away with the spooky season theme. Pairings include meaty things, spooky scenes, and your choice of weapon.

Episode 64 features Lover’s Lane Apple Grape Wine from the Sonja and Greg Cider Factory at Casa Dumtez in Los Alamos, California. Drea and Jules get into the fall spirit playing The Spice is Right and questioning their life choices. Pairings include warm nights, kettle corn, and Amos Lee.

Episode 63 features a chilled red Venture Buffalo from Carhartt in Los Olivos California AND the return of fan favorites Hot Rob and the Silver Fox who join us for a very special edition of shewinegans. Pairings include beef forward-dishes, winery merch, and vibes.

Episode 62 features an orange wine: Adega de Penalva "Maceration" Branco Dão, 2021. We discuss the many virtues of Portugal, language deficiencies, and debate when fall actually begins. Pairings include an intellectual discussion in our personal salon, seafood and salt, and a bait and switch. 

Episode 61 features an organic Xarello from Catalan producer Albet i Noya. Jules almost fails a wine quiz (surprise, surprise) and Drea’s tongue continues to ride the struggle bus. Pairings include seafood, a midsummer night’s dream, and sexual confusion.

Episode 60: This episode we’re continuing our summer cocktail theme and sampling a CraftMix variety sampler. We take a deep dive into the history of the cocktail, contemplate the power of Kickstarter, and provide some excellent advice for how not to be a fool at the airport. Pairings include salty snacks, toilet speakeasys, and a sugar rush.

Episode 59 celebrates the ultimate summer wine cocktail, Sangria! Jules and Drea take a deep dive into the ancient roots of Sangria, discuss some variations on a theme, and craft their own Sangria sippers. Pairings include fruit (duh), slut rompers, and dogs.