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History has been made in Lodi! 🍇 Join us for an exclusive deep-dive and tasting with legendary winemaker Markus Niggli of Markus Wine Co..In this episode, we put the 2024 Pitch Grüner Veltliner to the ultimate test. This wine recently received a 96-point score from Wine Enthusiast—the highest score ever awarded to any wine from the Lodi region. We’re comparing this record-breaker against two worl...

Riesling Expert Guide: Mosel vs Austria vs Alsace with Winemaker Markus NiggliWinemaker Markus Niggli (Markuswine.com) breaks down everything you need to know about Riesling from three legendary regions: German Mosel (Mittel Mosel), Austrian Wachau and French Alsace. Learn how slate soil, granite terroir, and limestone create completely different expressions of the same grape variety.🍷 WHAT YOU&#...

Does soil really change how wine tastes? Wine importer Kevin Wenck from WUST Imports breaks down the four essential wine soil types and how they impact flavor. In this conversation, we explore:- Slate soils - Mineral-driven wines- Granite soils - Structured, elegant wines- Volcanic soils - Distinctive character from Sicily, Santorini, Canary Islands- Limestone soils - Classic Burgundy and Champagn...

Is the NBA gambling scandal a major crisis or are we overreacting? In this episode, we break down the NBA betting controversy, examine how sports gambling has taken over professional basketball, and discuss whether the integrity of the game is at risk. We cover:- The latest NBA gambling scandal details- How widespread sports betting has become- Whether NBA games are being influenced by gambling- T...

Is Tucker Carlson secretly planning a 2028 run? Plus: Did Hollywood actually predict our AI future? George and I break down the clues everyone's missing.