Wine Wednesday

Randy and Carrie share their Thanksgiving celebrations and pairings, some party ideas, and a visit to the Pioneers of Santa Barbara Tasting event. Tasted in this Episode: Melville Block M Pinot Noir 2017Loring Rancho La Viña Pinot Noir 2018Seasmoke Southing Pinot Noir 2017

Randy and Carrie interview Frank Ostini, the eccentric yet down to earth owner of The Hitching Post II and partner and wine maker of Hitching Post Wines. They talk everything from the movie Sideways to catching gophers. Tasted in this Episode: Hitching Post Pinks Rosè 2018 Hitching Post Careaga Chardonnay 2018 Hitching Post Highliner Pinot […]

Randy and Carrie have the chance to interview the humble genius who makes some of their favorite Pinot Noir: Brian Loring from Loring Wine Co. They talk about quintessential California Pinot and Brian’s unique path to winemaking master. Tasted in this episode:Loring Boekenoogen Pinot Noir 2018Loring Peake Ranch Pinot Noir 2018

Randy and Carrie chat with Michael Frashilla of Free Run Juice chat about boutique small run wines, and meals we would pair them with.

Randy and Carrie attend the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. Lunch sponsored by The Somm Journal. They also chat about braised short ribs and homemade spicy tuna rice cakes.

Randy and Carrie interview the marvelous Meridith May of The Somm Journal and The Tasting Panel. She shares her 25+ years of wine wisdom, insight, and future predictions.

Wedding and festivals and movies… oh my!Carrie attends the Sideways wine festival on her own, while Randy goes to Austin for a wedding and tries a new whiskey.

Carrie crafts a French style meal of duck and an assortment of Pinot,and Randy celebrates his mastery of the smoked brisket!

Carrie gives Ryan and their friends a taste of France with a 5 course meal, the best bearnaise sauce ever, and a lot of wine.

Join Randy and Carrie as they welcome their first guests to the Wine Wednesday Podcast: Karen and Gary Stewart from Four Brix Winery in Ventura, CA.