Two Girls and a Grape

On this episode, Jules and Drea brave a Chardonnay just in time for spooky season and feature the “Un” Chardonnay from Oregon producer Division Winemaking Co. They learn all about Oregon’s Willamette (dammit) Valley, talk about dirt, and imagine their best autumnal lives. Pairings include kale salads, pumpkin spice, and a truly unhinged ambush shewinegans. Cheers, witches. 

Season 4 kicks off with a new format and a new wine. Welcome to Two Girls and a Grape, a podcast wine club that takes you on a journey each month with a new bottle. This season will feature a “case” of episodes that takes a deep dive into some of the best things we’re drinking. Episode 77 features a Gamay Noir from Berkeley producer Tessier. Pairings include summer nights, hopes for fall days, and...

Welcome to Season 4! On this episode Jules and Drea select wines that remind them of each other. Will they survive their picks??? Find out now! Pairings include being outside, local haunts, and planning vacations.

On this episode, Drea and Jules celebrate World Vermouth Day, by sampling two very different vermouths - a Lustau Vermut Rojo from Spain and Mommenpop’s Blood Orange Vermouth from central coast California. The girls explore the global phenomenon of using alcohol for medicinal purposes, discuss some classic cocktails, and drink all the things. Pairings include salty snacks, being in Europe, and tra...

This episode we’re celebrating awards season and featuring a St. Giorgio Chianti Classico Reserva from Famiglia Castellani. Taking our inspiration from the notorious Hannibal Lecter in the Oscar Winning film, The Silence of the Lambs, we celebrate the season and explore this year’s Oscar nominees. Pairings include concession stand snacks, dirty dirt, and a love of fashion. 

On this episode, we celebrate the global tradition of Carnival with a Brazilian sparkling wine from Salton, one of the oldest and largest wine producers in Brazil. Drea gets excited. Jules gets skeptical. Pairings include, plastic beads, Easter bonnets, and, of course, colonialism.

This episode features a Les Piliers Syrah from Costieres de Nimes in Rhone. In honor of International Syrah Day, Drea and Jules test their knowledge of Syrah wine (and fail miserably) and acknowledge that they do not speak French. Pairings include an international buffet, reading nooks, and subtitles.

In this NV (non-vintage) episode, Drea and Jules kick off 2024 with a discussion of four trends that will shape the wine world this year. 

For this special episode to ring in 2024, Jules and Drea take a bubbles around the world tour and explore different sparkling wines across the globe. Pairings include some old and new traditions, salty meats, and poetry.

Episode 69 offers a crash course: All About Bubbles. Drea and Jules provide an overview of different types of sparkling wine, production methods, and flavor profiles. Pairings include serving suggestions, holiday meals, and finding your perfect match.

On this episode, Jules and Drea make your holidays merry and bright with the second annual Two Girls and a Grape holiday gift guide. From office white elephants, to in-laws, to your inner circle, they have you covered. So pour yourself a drink and get ready to click “add to cart.” Tis the season!

Episode 67 offers a crash course in Perfect Pairings. Drea and Jules provide all of their tips and tricks for perfect holiday gathering pairings, share insight on serving and storing, and offer a few notes of holiday cheer. Pairings include a test of their knowledge, red wine weather, and seasonal depression.

Episode 66 ends our Halloween series and features Vampire Vineyards’ 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon. We tell spooky tales of vampires, wine competitions, and global marketing tactics. Pairings include themed meals, survival tips, and differing opinions on vampires.

Episode 65 kicks off some Halloween thrills with Final Girl, a 2019 Grenache from Santa Barbara’s Happy Canyon. We learn all about Grenache and get a little carried away with the spooky season theme. Pairings include meaty things, spooky scenes, and your choice of weapon.

Episode 64 features Lover’s Lane Apple Grape Wine from the Sonja and Greg Cider Factory at Casa Dumtez in Los Alamos, California. Drea and Jules get into the fall spirit playing The Spice is Right and questioning their life choices. Pairings include warm nights, kettle corn, and Amos Lee.

Episode 63 features a chilled red Venture Buffalo from Carhartt in Los Olivos California AND the return of fan favorites Hot Rob and the Silver Fox who join us for a very special edition of shewinegans. Pairings include beef forward-dishes, winery merch, and vibes.

Episode 62 features an orange wine: Adega de Penalva "Maceration" Branco Dão, 2021. We discuss the many virtues of Portugal, language deficiencies, and debate when fall actually begins. Pairings include an intellectual discussion in our personal salon, seafood and salt, and a bait and switch. 

Episode 61 features an organic Xarello from Catalan producer Albet i Noya. Jules almost fails a wine quiz (surprise, surprise) and Drea’s tongue continues to ride the struggle bus. Pairings include seafood, a midsummer night’s dream, and sexual confusion.

Episode 60: This episode we’re continuing our summer cocktail theme and sampling a CraftMix variety sampler. We take a deep dive into the history of the cocktail, contemplate the power of Kickstarter, and provide some excellent advice for how not to be a fool at the airport. Pairings include salty snacks, toilet speakeasys, and a sugar rush.

Episode 59 celebrates the ultimate summer wine cocktail, Sangria! Jules and Drea take a deep dive into the ancient roots of Sangria, discuss some variations on a theme, and craft their own Sangria sippers. Pairings include fruit (duh), slut rompers, and dogs.

Episode 58 continues our summer vacation dream theme with Drea’s pick, a 2020 Spier Pinotage from South Africa’s Coastal Region. Learn about this heritage grape and the long history of the Spier property. Pairings include memories of frozen fish sticks, colonial legacies (shockingly), and Dave Matthews Band.

Episode 57: As part of their summer series, Drea and Jules are highlighting wines from bucket list vacation destinations. First up is Jules’ pick: Domaine Douloufakis’ 2019 Dafino Liatiko from Crete, Greece. This earthy red wine includes notes of ripe summer berries, tobacco, and licorice. Pairings include grilled meats, beach bonfires, and Clash of the Titans from 1981.

Episode 56 marks the unofficial start of summer with Pray For Surf 2021 rose from Tank Garage in Calistoga, California. This mourvedre-based blend is the perfect example of the free spirited philosophy behind Tank Garage’s brilliance - and emblematic of summer vibes. Pairings include our prayers for warm weather, diced avocado, and some summer facts about berries. 

On Episode 55 Jules and Drea celebrate moms everywhere with the ultimate brunch drink - the mimosa. From Paris to Hollywood, we take a deep dive into the history of this classic champagne cocktail. Pairings include epic brunches and bottomless shenanigans. 

Episode 54 celebrates our fur babies, and dogchildren everywhere, with Ecluse Winery’s Blind Dog Midnight Run NV Cuvee out of Paso Robles, California. Jules and Drea talk about their two favorite things: wine and dogs and even tell a heartwarming story or two. Pairings include woodfired delights, dog snuggles, and a new phrase we’re about to trademark.