Cork Taint

We talk about the benefits of being in a tasting group, how to start one, if/why you should be in one and start one, plus more good stuff so check it out. Also, for more fantastic content check out Patreon.com/Corktaint , where you can sign up and help us fund this ridiculous project. Thanks everybody

We recap the recap episode about the recent portfolio tasting I attended featuring all sorts of super super cool kid sommy wines! But also a lot of very delicious things that you should look out for. If you want to listen to the first recap episode, check out Patreon.com/Corktaint !! Thanks everybody

Sorry for the delay, believe it or not we were pretty busy making wine. Harvest is only about halfway(?) over, give or take, but here's a progress-check on how it's all going/went. For a bonus episode featuring reviews of some pretty crazy wines we had recently, check out ⁠Patreon.com/CorkTaint⁠ Thanks everybody tell your friends

A good ol inside scoop of what happens before harvest, an update of what's goin with this vintage, and christ I'm so tired I don't have the effort for this description. SIGN UP AT PATREON.COM/CORKTAINT FOR BONUS CONTENT Thanks Everybody

We discuss Residual Sugar AKA RS in wine, its merits, function and properties, explain Brix and the Oechsle scale, and loads of other fascinating stuff. Also I said something about Auslese indicating botrytis - that is incorrect. Interestingly enough, none of the tiers of the Pradikat system indicate botrytis, so in theory a TBA could be absent of any. Check out out patreon at ⁠ Patreon.com/CorkTa...

Can you believe we haven't done an episode about Oregon wine until now? We couldn't either. On this episode we cover the main AVAs and give you a long list of our favorite producers in each area. Speaking of our favorite producers, check out Patreon.com/CorkTaint for an exclusive episode about a recent vertical tasting of Eyrie's South Block bottling, the most storied wine in Oregon! I...

This is a recap of our watchalong of Somm3 that can be found at Patreon.com/CorkTaint . Check that out to hear our live commentary of the movie which, as you can probably imagine, we didn't care for. Thanks guys

The boys are united and they're talkin cocktails this episode, folks. Trying out new mics so cut us some slack. It's a good one

We talk about what "Burgundian" chardonnay is, chardonnay style, how places elsewhere in the world can do it just as well if not better, and why you should care. Speaking of caring, if you care about us visit Patreon.com/corktaint and sign up to receive bonus content and all sorts of goodies. If you don't, it's fine. No really, it's fine. Nothing's wrong I'm fine. Tha...

Francis explains the DNA-based geology diagram in the slideshow and the way it shaped his perspective on grape varieties. Check it out! For more bonus content like this, and for free access to the visuals reference in this episode, visit Patreon.com/CorkTaint

This week I'm talking about Berry Bros & Rudd's wine book/course "Exploring & Tasting Wine". This was the first wine book I ever read, and I reread it to see if it still lived up to its former glory in my mind. Tune in to find out if it did! For bonus episodes sign up at Patreon.com/Corktaint

Phew man do we have a good Episode #100 for the books. We talk about Puligny vs Chassagne Montrachet plus all sorts of other stuff. Give it a listen and visit Patreon.com/CorkTaint for bonus content. Thanks everybody

We can't believe it either, but Marc Hochar from Chateau Musar joined us to discuss their history, vineyards, unconventional winemaking practices, their style, blending, Volatile Acidity (VA), and further philosophical stuff. Give it a listen, please go seek out their wines and give them plenty of air (much more than you normally would). And for more episodes and tasting notes, sign up at Patr...

For something a bit different this week, Read Spear and Carlos Mendez Blas of Tso'ok Rum join us to talk about an amazing spirit that conveys terroir unlike anything else. This isn't regular rum made from molasses, it's made from fresh sugar cane juice. It's fascinating stuff that doesn't resemble anything we've had before! Give the episode a listen and go find a bottle! Fo...

One of those "tell us how you really feel" type of episodes. Tune in to find out exactly how much of a fucking piece of garbage this book is, part 2. For more bonus episodes like this, sign up at Patreon.com/CorkTaint Thanks everybody

Francis Fogarty, sixth generation winemaker of Antonio Vallana, one of the greatest producers in Italy (and the world!), explains the geological and winemaking history of Alto Piemonte, as well as how both the geology and soil influence the wines! For the second part of the conversation where we discuss the geneaology of grape varieties in Piedmont, and FREE access to all of the maps and diagrams...

Tessa Gorsuch, 5th Generation Estate Director of Martinelli Vineyards and Winery, joins us for a fascinating conversation about their incredible Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, Zinfandels, as well as their meticulous farming and winemaking practices! Give it a listen and visit https://martinelliwinery.com/ to learn more about them, purchase some of their delicious wines, and sign up for their mailing li...

Sarah Goedhart, head winemaker of Hedges Family Estate, joins us for a fantastic discussion about their history, farming, array of wines (especially their delicious syrahs), and much more! Also, visit ⁠HedgesFamilyEstate.com⁠ and use discount code "CORKTAINT" to recieve 20% off your order! The discount code will be valid through the end of March, so use it while it lasts! And for a full...

Max Kogod of Kogod Wine Merchant (KogodWine.com) joins us for a discussion about his background, the time he spent working in Burgundy, and the fantastic values from there that still exist. He's also given us a list of his top value Burgundy picks that can be found exclusively at Patreon.com/CorkTaint! Sign up there to get the whole list. Also, valid from now until April 10th, use discount code "C...

We discuss the differences between the two major wine certifications: Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) and Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). What they're good for, what they're definitely NOT good for, why people do them, why you should or shouldn't do them, etc. Tune in and enjoy! For bonus content, sign up at Patreon.com/CorkTaint !

Part 2 of our fantastic episode with very special guest and fan of the show: Maria (pourdecisions_somm)!!! We continue the conversation and discuss some pretty insane aspects of the marketing-side of the business. If you haven't listened to part 1, go check it out now! Thanks guys For bonus content check out Patreon.com/CorkTaint

We're very fortunate to have Yoann Canovas, Technical Sales Manager for DIAM-Vivelys North America, join us on this week's episode to discuss all things DIAM! How they're made, what function they serve, their sustainability, durability, utility, and efficacy. Tune in to learn all about it! For fantastic bonus content, sign up at Patreon.com/CorkTaint

This episode is part 1 of our multi-rant series about Jon Bonne's highly-praised book, The New French Wine. Spoiler Alert: We really did not like it. Tune in to find out why. Part 2 (and maybe 3?) will be coming soon on Patreon.com/CorkTaint . Sign up to give it a listen Thanks everybody

Samantha Cole-Johnson, Senior US Editor for JancisRobinson.com, joins us for a discussion about the resilience, stability, and sustainability of the wine industry, why people aren't drinking wine more often, and what we can do to change that! Follow her on IG: @SamanthaColeJohnson, @JancisRobinson Find her writing at: JancisRobinson.com

We got an all-meat episode today talking about tasting notes. Why you should be taking them, why you shouldn't be taking them, when you should be taking them, when you shouldn't be taking them, do you think the intro would have been funnier if we said it was written by Obama, etc etc. Sign up at patreon.com/corktaint for bonus episodes!!!!