The Cellar Routes Podcast

We made it to Australia… and our first week did NOT disappoint. 😅In this episode of Unfiltered Uncorked, we’re breaking down everything that happened during our first 7 days working harvest at Australian wineries — from absolute airport chaos to cleaning tanks, cultural differences, and realizing we’re about to process thousands of tons of fruit.

We break down common wine faults like cork taint, brett, oxidation, volatile acidity, sulfur, and microbial spoilage — plus share real winery stories, tasting room chaos, and how an oxidized rosé somehow became a crowd favorite. We wrap things up with some Australia daydreaming and a chaotic round of an incoherent word game. Educational, unfiltered, and just the right amount of unhinged. Sip happe...

Kicking off 2026 with bubbly in hand and a big life update. We’re catching up, sharing what’s ahead this year, and easing into the new season of Unfiltered Uncorked the only way we know how — casually, honestly, and a little unhinged. Thanks for being here as we start another year together!! 🍾🥂

We’re closing out the year the only way we know how — mimosas, Christmas chaos, and zero filters. This episode has Prosecco education, family holiday stories, Santa debates, toxic Christmas traits, and way too many opinions before noon. Thank you for listening, laughing, and drinking along with us this year. We wouldn’t trade this chaos for anything 🥂

The Joey Episode is finally here. 🍷 Our winemaker steps out from behind the barrels to taste an Oregon Pinot with us, unpack the aroma wheel, and spill 20 years’ worth of real winemaking stories. We’re talking harvest chaos, region-to-region secrets, why Pinot is a dramatic diva, and what people always get wrong about the wine industry. It’s equal parts chaotic, hilarious, and genuinely education...

We dive into Texas terroir, sip a Texas red blend, and attempt a two-minute paint-swap challenge that goes wildly off the rails. Think Cab Franc facts, Thanksgiving snacks, and zero artistic talent. Sip with us, laugh with us, and remember—sip happens!

This week we’re breaking down Snoop Dogg’s Cali Red Blend, diving into Petite Sirah and Merlot, exploring the real story behind the 19 Crimes label, and comparing wine label laws between the U.S. and Australia. Then we end with a Snoop-inspired riff-off that goes completely off the rails. Grab a glass and enjoy—this one is a ride.

Get ready, you wicked little wieners — it’s Halloween on Unfiltered Uncorked! 👻
This week we dive into orange wine — what it is, where it came from, and how Mikaela accidentally made a wine slushie. 🍊🥶 Between carving pumpkins, and debating who’d make the better DJ, this episode is pure chaos, laughter, and wine education rolled into one. So grab a glass (or a pumpkin cup), light a candle, and...

Marketing wine isn’t just about what’s in the bottle — it’s about how you sell the sip. From label design to club loyalty, we break down how wineries turn casual tasters into lifelong members. Grab a glass and join us for a marketing deep dive that actually tastes good.

Paint, pour, repeat. 🍷 This week’s episode with Sami brings wine glass art, dueling guacamole, and a deep dive into Sauvignon Blanc and Argentina vines. A little classy, a little messy — just how we like it.

This week’s pour: a 2019 Burnsini Cabernet Sauvignon and a full glass of chaos. From vineyard throwbacks and winemaking fails to taco pairings and Sid the Sloth impressions, Mikaela and Milan prove once again that great wine deserves an even better laugh.

$15 grocery-aisle Chianti, a frozen-then-fixed orzo “salad,” and Widow Clicquot tea. We’re pet-sitting at Big Al’s cozy cottage, rating budget bottles and spilling tasting-room stories. Sip happens—cheers to the aisle life. 🍷

We crack open a German Riesling, argue if “tingly” is a real wine note, and discover that it smells like straight-up gas… but make it chic. Plus, we compare our dream men to wine. Pray for us.

We kick things off with In-N-Out and California wine before diving into Women in Wine with guest Allie Ferguson. From her journey into the industry to challenges, mentors, and funny stories, this episode brings equal parts insight and unfiltered laughs! Allie Ferguson (‘Big Al’) brings over 12 years of experience in the wine industry, from winery management and wine clubs to events and marketing....

It’s harvest season, y’all and we’re diving into the chaos, sweat, and sticky stories that come with it. From favorite vineyard snacks to our most unforgettable harvest memories, we’re pulling back the curtain on what really happens when the grapes come in. Of course, no episode’s complete without our Wine of the Week—this time it’s bold, spicy Zinfandel. Does it stand up to brisket? You’ll have t...

In our very first episode, we uncork laughter, spill our stories, and pop open a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Rosé to celebrate new beginnings—because champagne and good conversations were never meant to be uptight!