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Send us Fan Mail We are back today with more Rosé and deep conversation.  We were able to get our hands on a bottle of the Bon Jovi Rose, Hampton Water , that kicked off the last rosé episode.   We also compare it to past favourite, "Pretty Boy" Nero d'Avola Rosato from Delinquent Wine Co. In this episode we talk the latest Jack White tour and then delve into some tv talk (Mad Men,...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode we open a bottle of Broc Cellar's 2021 Amore Blendo .  This is a red table wine made from Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Sauvignon Blanc, Dolcetto, and a dash of Trebbiano.  A cool thing about this wine is that it was co-fermented, meaning the grapes were fermented together whole cluster.  Next up we review " Like a Rolling Stone:  The Life and Times...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we pop open a Saison de Madre from the Long Beach Beer Lab.  It's described as a French table beer and tastes a bit like a Belgian beer.   Press play and enjoy a review of Big Thief's new album and a quick live review of their recent show at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. Thanks for listening!  

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode we talk about what we've been up to and then dive into the 90s, a time period some consider to be the greatest generation.  Our conversation today was partly kindled by an op-ed piece in the LA Times by 90s child star Rider Strong where he opines on the 90s after having attended 90s Con.  To keep the talk going we enjoyed a piquette from The Marigny (O...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Saison Sessions, we dig into Ogopogo Brewing's Peryton Hazy IPA.  I got this at the brewery in a 32 oz crowler for freshness.  If you are in the San Gabriel area or like traveling to different brewery's, give them a try. Also, we discuss Bloc Party 's new album " Alpha Games ."   Thanks for listening!  

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode we sample Cellador Ale's Tepache Seltzer .  This was a refreshing tepache style seltzer.  As mentioned in the pod, here is a link to Daniel Hernandez' LA Times article on Mexico's fermented drinks.  Check out Orville Peck's new album Bronco by buying it or streaming on your favorite streamer.  Check out tour dates here.   Thanks for list...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode we enjoy a bottle of 2018 Syrah from Progress Brewing out of South El Monte, CA.  According to the bottle, the grapes were grown by Lupe and Ruben Solorzano and produced by Stolpman Vinyards .  KCET.org has an interesting article about Ruben Solorzano and his journey from migrant farmworker to " The Grape Whisperer ."  Make sure to give it a read....

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode we try Dog Ate My Homework from Brouwerij West out of San Pedro, CA.  This a fruit-forward saison/farmhouse ale.  Never Not Boring-Saison Sessions recommends you check out Minx and Pivoting .  Two very good female created and female starring shows.  

Send us Fan Mail Hello and thanks for listening! This episode is a shallow dive into Saison beers and some tv shows you should be watching.  The beer featured today was Petite Saison from Rockmill Brewery out of Lancaster, Ohio. The beer was refreshing and crisp with notes of yeast, grape, citrus, and malt.  TV shows to check out included Winning Time and Single Drunk Female

Send us Fan Mail Rosé is all over today's episode.  On this episode we enjoy of can of House Wine Rose , some glasses of Cote de Roses , and some 2021 “Pretty Boy” Nero d’Avola Rosato – Delinquente Wine Co .  Check out all three, but for sure try the Pretty Boy if you can.   What an episode - we discuss Bon Jovi, jury duty, and a host of other things. Enjoy and thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we enjoy a beer from The Bruery called Goses Are Red and some wine from Las Jaras called 2019 Sweet Berry Wine – Las Jaras Wines .   We talk about movies, wine, Ben Fong Torres, TV, and end on some hot takes on Barbara Bush.   Enjoy and thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back! In this episode we pop open a bottle of Jumpin Juice Yellow Yellow.  A great natural wine for any occasion but especially good on a warm day - read more here . We also dive into carbonation in drinks and mention some of our favorite places to pick up wine, especially natural wine.  If in the Los Angeles or Pasadena area, make sure to visit Sara's Market , Good L...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode of our work in progress podcast! In this episode, our hosts discuss their hot takes on the movie "Licorice Pizza" before diving into Lenny Kravitz other who-whats-its.   Hope you enjoy!