Pour Decision Podcast

Episode Notes Joshua and Andrea wrap up their second season as podcast hosts with wines from Paso Robles and some good local BBQ…along with a family bean recipe and some help from the Gas-n-Go snack rack. We also discuss how much money we could have made with the podcast after two seasons of production, and whether or not the correct pronunciation of “cave” is “cave” or “cave”. Wines/Other Daou 20...

Episode Notes On Season 2 Episode 6 Joshua apologizes to his high school geography teacher while Andrea once again works overtime to prove that she does not need reading glasses. Due to an unexpected amount of time for a pick-up order to be ready, Joshua digs deep in his wine fridge for some last-minute bottles, which may or may not have been in there too long. Ultimately, some (but not all) of th...

Episode Notes On Season 2 Episode 5 Joshua and Andrea try not to get sued by the local chapter of the Sons of Italy while exploring several Italian varietals, including one that’s the same as the other but called something different, and a mystery bottle wrapped in a paper bag…along with some unusual pairings and food sourced from (or inspired by) Redwood City icons. Plus Thin Mints and Lemonades....

In our first episode of the New Year, Joshua and Andrea push the boundaries of "Dry January" while overloading on game-day party snacks. Joshua reveals just how much he knows about sports, and Andrea surrenders to a giggle loop because words on paper are hard. Plus. how Chile saved an extinct grape varietal... Wines/Other Willie’s Remedy Low Dose Social Tonic (Non-Alcoholic, THC/CBD infused) Kally...

Our pre-Christmas episode, just in time for New Year’s Eve! We talk through the kind of things you might come across at a holiday party and see how a sampler set of Monterey/Paso Robles wines pairs up. And Joshua and Andrea are still working out the clink kinks… Wines Paula Kornell Brut California NV Avenales Ranch Petit Sirah (Paso Robles) Union Sacré Gewurztraminer (Monterey) Tablas Creek Patelo...

Episode Notes We’re back indoors celebrating celebrity wines, Beaujolais Day, and Mansplaining how to hold a wine glass. Wines Sun Goddess Prosecco NV (Italy) Mary J. Blige MianU 2024 (Mendocino) Roberta King Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 (France) Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2025 19 Crimes Cali Red Blend Snoop Dogg Pairing food Ritz Crackers Kraft Roka Bleu Cheese Spread Kraft Pimento Cheese Spread Dill...

Episode Notes We’re starting Season 2 off with an experimental foray into field recording as we break out the travelling setup and head to the San Carlos Art and Wine Faire (note the extra “e”…because not only did Joshua mis-name the event several times, he and Andrea totally forgot to mention the extra letter…). We were totally unprepared, no run of show notes, no planned banter, no intro/wrap up...

Summer Spectacular 2025 Our Summer spectacular is a mini-episode just to check in and share an update about what the hosts have been up to between seasons, and this time we piggy backed on a planned game night. We were using some new equipment for recording in the field, so the sound quality is a little spotty in places but it was a lot of fun to try out something new! We don't do full show notes...

It’s just a week after Easter, so we’re grabbing some left-over Peeps and other picnic foods along with wines that may or may not be earmarked for a variety of ceremonial purposes. Welcome to the Unholy Communion episode!! Wines Burrell School 2023 Field Trip Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains) The Velvet Devil 2022 Merlot (Washington) King David Sacramental Sweet Red (unconsecrated) (NV) Manischewi...

Episode Notes We’ve survived the Ides of March just in time to record our episode with a few days left in the month. But can we survive cold dino nuggies and chocolate bunny torture? Oh, the HUMANITY! Wines Escopodio Arinto dos Azores Do Pico Vino Blanco 2023 (Portugal) Governor’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (New Zealand) Rombauer Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2022 (USA) Old Zin Vines Estate Grown...

Episode Notes We’re recording during the month of all things sweet and cute, and using that as an excuse to try a variety of sweet wines and ports, including the infamous “trauma bottle” that’s been lurking in Joshua’s cellar for nearly 30 years. Experience the drama!!! Wines Nebbia 2009 Orange Muscat Bogle Family 2019 Petite Sirah Port T obin James “Liquid Love” 2011 Late Harvest Zinfandel Warre’...

Box Wine and Bags of Snacks Episode Notes It’s 2025 and time to get down to business. Joshua and Andrea share updates about their WSET journey, Andrea’s world travels and how the podcast is now “tri continental” while pairing boxed wine and bagged snacks, with a side of college flashbacks and Olive Garden memories. Wines Franzia Crisp White Beringer Main & Vine White Zinfandel Black Box “Vibra...

Episode Notes It’s the festive season so in episode five we push the limit and go to five bottles of bubbles! Five very different wines, hitting the major bubble regions of Europe and our very own Barefoot from…well…all over the place. Peggy’s Plate was an amazing crab melt, shout out to her and to the original recipe from Sigona’s, our just-around-the-corner open-all-year farmer’s market. And sho...

Show Notes Wines Pouilly-Fuissé Domaine de Préauds AOP Chardonnay 2021 Domaine DuPeuble Père et Fils Beaujolais Nouveau AC 2024 La Soeur Cadette Beaujolais Nouveau AC 2024 Héritiers Benoit “Pépé Maurice” Bourgogne AOP Pinot Noir 2022 Paired with Takis, rice candy, persimmon crumble, Cauli Puffs, turkey stuffing balls, several cheeses and more! As we move into the Holiday season here in the US, Jos...

In this Halloween episode, Joshua and Andrea reach into the candy bowl to pair a selection of sweet wines with trick or treat candy, the mystery plate is a delishuss Chicken Tikka Masala and the winning pairings are kinda a surprise to everyone. Wines Wagner Finger Lakes Riesling Eisswein 2021 Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2015 Premier Cru Picchetti Port (NV) Graveyard Deliverance 2017 Pairings Hall...

Join co-hosts Joshua and Andrea as they reveal how they did on the WSET Level One exam and pair wine from three continents with food from the snack aisle of the local grocery store and the stove top. Episode Wine List: White: Chateau L'Oiseau Bordeaux 2022 (France) Rosé: Tesoro Della Regina (Italy) Red: Porta Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (Chile) Red: Picchetti Super Tuscan 2017 (USA/Califo...

In our introductory episode, co-hosts Joshua and Andrea discuss their adventures studying for the WSET Level 1 Wine Award, try wines from Maker, Beringer, Wrath and more...with pairings of Doritos, Flaming Hot Cheetos, hot dogs, sweet potato fries (the fancy cross-cut kind ), chicken and zucchini meatballs and five count-em- five flavors of gummy bears. Pro-tip: Flaming Hot Cheetos are definitely...