Stop Wasting Your Wine

Join us as we uncork the 2022 Turley Juvenile Zinfandel from California! In this election day episode, the boys get a bit political, play a show favorite "PiNope or ChardonnYay" and dive headfirst into what turned out to be a rather special wine! Don’t miss out on this exciting episode! Thanks for listening, and as always—Happy Sipping! Chapters 00:00-Pre-Show Banter 02:17-Intro 07:54-Wine Discuss...

Get into the Halloween spirit with us as we review not one but two eerie red wines perfect for your spooky gathering! This week, we explore Casillero del Diablo and 19 Crimes' Frankenstein, uncovering their haunting backstories. Plus, we play a chilling round of 'Pick Your Poison' to keep the thrills going! Don’t miss out on this exciting episode! Thanks for listening, and as always—Happy Sipping!...

Join us as we review the 2020 Château de Chantegrive, a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Graves appellation in Bordeaux, France! In this episode, the boys take on a hilarious TikTok challenge, get a refresher on Bordeaux wine history, and debut an exciting new format for the show. Don’t miss out on this exciting episode! Thanks for listening, and as always—Happy Sipping! Cha...

Join us as we uncork the 2021 San Gregorio El Vergal Tempranillo from Spain's Calatayud region! In this episode, the boys brace for the incoming Hurricane Milton, take on another thrilling round of 'Spellmolier,' and dive headfirst into what turned out to be a rather controversial wine. Don’t miss out on this exciting episode! Thanks for listening, and as always—Happy Sipping! Chapters 00:00-Pre-S...

Looking for a fun wine adventure? Tune in as we uncork the 2023 Laurent Delaunay Chardonnay from Burgundy's Mâcon-Villages wine region! This episode, Aaron almost drinks all of his wine pre-show thanks to some microphone issues, we play the show-favorite 'Pick Your Poison,' and dive into the Mâconnais wine region. It’s a perfect mix of laughs, wine knowledge, and great conversation Don’t miss out...

Join us this week as we dive into the bold and flavorful 2021 Knappstein Clare Valley Shiraz! The boys find themselves with some unusual people but with great wine, all thanks to our brand-new game, 'I’m Wine with That?' Plus, get familiar with Australia’s stunning Clare Valley wine region, where we just might finally agree with the one and only James Suckling. Don't miss this episode packed with...

Join us as we review the 2021 Blue Canyon Pinot Noir from Monterey, California. This week, the guys take a look back at some of their favorite wines from the wine fridge in a new game called 'Gut Check.' We also learn about wine faults and what a faulty wine might taste like, and see if Joel can continue his hot streak of bringing excellent wine to the show Don’t miss out on this exciting...

Join us as we dive into a unique Italian red blend—60% Nero d'Avola and 40% Frappato—crafted by Planeta in the heart of Sicily's renowned Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. This week, we’re excited to have Aaron’s good friend, Janine, on the show! We’ll be playing some fun rounds of 'PiNope or ChardonnYay' and we explore some of the incredible wines and flavors Sicily has to offer. Don’t...

Join us this week as we dive into the 2020 Montresor Capitela Della Crosara, a interesting Ripasso wine from the Valpolicella region of Italy. In this episode, we learn about Valpolicella wine and the Ripasso method, while also mixing in some fun with a lively game of 'Pick Your Poison' and a bit of football talk. Thanks for listening and Happy Sipping! Connect with the show. We would love...

Join us this week as we review the 2020 Finca La Rana Tempranillo from URO, a wine from the Toro region of Spain. This week, Colin reveals an editing Easter egg hidden somewhere in the show, we introduce a new game, 'High or Low,' and play one of our favorite learning games, 'Where's the Lie?' Don't miss this fun-filled episode! Thanks for listening and Happy Sipping! P.S....

Join us this week as we dive into the 2023 Famiglia Castellani, St. Giorgio Vermentino from Tuscany! The boys unveil a new tier in their ranking system, play a round of PiNope or ChardonnYay, and discover a bit about Vermentino. Thanks for listening and Happy Sipping! Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stopwastingyourwine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us this week for our very first wine redemption! We’re bringing back the La Vieille Ferme, a wine that Colin and Joel had some not-so-nice things to say about during the original "Grocery Store Wine Showdown." But this time, we’ve got a twist! Our very first guest, Mike, is making a comeback as our first-ever return guest. He’ll be guiding us through an ultra-trendy jalapeño and Ros...

Join us as we review the 2021 Jean-Claude Debeaune Beaujolais-Village Gamay from France. This week, the boys explore some unusual pairings, play a lively round of 'PiNope or ChardonYay,' and uncover the top 5 things you must know about the Beaujolais region. Thanks for listening and Happy Sipping! Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stopwastingyourwine....

Join us for an exciting review of the 2018 Robert Groffier Bourgogne Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France! 🍷 For the first time ever, we're all in the same room! In this special face-to-face episode, we dive into the wonders of Burgundy, play a fun new game called 'Where's the Lie,' and enjoy the thrill of being together. Don't miss out on this unique experience!" Thanks for listening and happy sippi...

Join us as we taste not one, not two, but three Pinot Grigios you can easily find at your local grocery store. This week, we've combed through grocery store shelves to uncover the best—or at least the most palatable—Pinot Grigios available. Will we navigate the minefield of grocery store wines and discover a hidden gem? Tune in to find out!" Thanks for listening and Happy Sipping! Joel&#3...

Join us as we review the De Saint-Gall, Premier Cru Champagne from France. This week, our amazing wives stop by to help us celebrate our 1-year anniversary. The boys reminisce about some of their favorite moments from the past year, and we indulge in some fantastic bubbly. Our 52nd episode marks a full year of great friends, great times, and great wines. So, pour your favorite glass of bubbles and...

Join us as we delve into the 2021 Marraso Gran Blend from Argentina. This week, we chat about our favorite wines to enjoy in the hot weather, enjoy Colin's unusually enchanting introduction, and play another exciting round of everyone's favorite game, Spellmolier. Thanks for listening and Happy Sipping! Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stopwastingyour...

Join us as we review the 2018 Touriga Nacional from Quinta das Carvalhas, located in the Douro region of Portugal. This week, we meet Aaron's pet dragon, learn about the Touriga Nacional grape, and finally come up with a name for our quiz game! Thanks for listening and Happy Sipping! Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stopwastingyourwine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Get ready for an extraordinary conversation with Amanda Bandini from Finca Bandini! This week, we dive into another exciting round of PiNope or ChardonnYay, discover the incredible Bandini family vineyard and it's amazing wines, and enjoy the sensational 2022 Finca Bandini Rosé of Malbec. Thanks for listening and happy sipping. Show Notes: Finca Bandini Website Finca Bandini on Instagram - @fi...

Join us as we review the Marani Kindzmarauli from the Republic of Georgia. This week, Aaron stumbles upon a new aeration technique, we explore the history of the Republic of Georgia and its wines, and the team experiences the Saperavi grape for the first time! Thanks for listening and Happy Sipping! Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stopwastingyourwine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us as we review the 2021 Radius Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Valley, Washington. In this week's wine adventure, the guys play an impromptu game of PiNope or ChardonYay, Colin shares some information about Washington's Columbia Valley wine region, and we explore Aaron's potential reactions to the NBA Finals. Thanks for listening and Happy Sipping! Connect with the show....

Join us as we review the 2022 Stags' Leap Napa Valley Chardonnay! In this week's wine tasting, Joel captivates us with his incredible voice, Aaron delves into the historic 1976 Judgment of Paris, and the guys play a new game. Don't miss this engaging and informative wine review! Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stopwastingyourwine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

Join us as we review the 2022 Caliveda Pinot Noir Reserve from California. This week, the boys play a new true or false game to learn about Pinot Noir, Colin asks for a bit of help naming said true or false game, and Aaron throws down a challenge to get Colin dancing on TiKTok. Will his post get 5,000 likes and Colin dancing on the internet? Colin certainly hopes not! Thanks for listening and happ...

Join us for an amazing conversation with Jim Duane, winemaker at Seavey Vineyard and Terratorium Wines, and host of the Inside Winemaking Podcast. This week, Jim joins us to play PiNope or CharonYay, we learn about Jim and his awesome projects, and we try some stunning wines from Terratorium!" Show Notes: Jim is a remarkably busy guy. Check out all his projects at the links below. Seavey Vinyard -...

Join us as we review the Geil Gewürztraminer Kabinett from Germany's Rheinhessen region! This week, the boys share their opinions on a host of different topics in a new segment yet to be named and learn about Gewürztraminer, the spiciest of the Traminers. Thanks for listening and happy sipping! Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stopwastingyourwine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...