What to Drink

Shane Cook, Founder of Locals Only Vodka, joins us this week to tell us why his vodka is What to Drink with your Nephew's Lemonade Stand 😎🍹🍋 We're all about supporting young entrepreneurs, and when your nephew or niece or neighbor runs a lemonade stand, we're all for it -- BUT you know we're going to spice that lemonade UP! Recipe for Locals Lemonade: 1.5 oz Locals Only Vodka 3...

Giovanni Masucci, export manager for Donnafugata wines and Arancini Afficionado, is in the house today and teaching us how to make baller (pun intended) arancini! Why the Pairing Works:  This fresh, unoaked Nero d'Avola is super versatile with many foods, like pizza, Mexican, and even sweet & sour cuisine. The wine is both soft and fresh, with vibrant red fruits that pair perfectly with th...

Greg Brewer, owner and founder of Brewer-Clifton and Diatom wines, is in the house! Greg was named Wine Enthusiast's 2020 Winemaker of the Year and Robert Parker recently gave his Diatom Chardonnay 98 points. More importantly, Greg is a delight - and one of the most interesting perspectives on winemaking we've ever heard. Why the Pairing Works: The raw, unadulterated Diatom Chardonnay (no...

Juan Rovira , COO and Founder of Samson & Surrey, joins us and explains why Tequila Ocho Plata is What to Drink this week! Paint The Pairing: It's Cinco de Mayo, but you don't feel like going out this year. You want to create a Den of Sin; a Nest of Comfort. It's officially Stay-at-Home Cinco ! You're in your favorite chair, watching your favorite movie, with Mexican food. You...

Jose Balbo, head winemaker for Susana Balbo wines (his mother's namesake), joins us to tell us why his Signature Malbec pairs perfectly with any empanada! He'll walk us through the steps of making a delicious beef empanada, whether you prefer the Northern (Salta) way, or Southern (Mendoza) method. Why This Pairing Works: The fat of the beef coats the tongue, transforming the mouthfeel of t...

Lord Carnarvon and Adam Von Gootkin, founders of Highclere Castle Gin, join us this week to help us elevate our garden party to that of Highclere Castle (or a fictional Downton Abbey, which was filmed at the estate!). They also provide the recipe for their version of a French 75, the British 75 , which is delicious, refreshing, and dangerously easy to drink! Song Pairing: Gin & Juice by Snoop...

We got Gott! That's right, Joel Gott joins us to discuss why his Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfectly with a picnic or a hike. Stick the half-bottle in a backpack and drink the nectar at the top of the mountain! His versatile wine works for a plethora of foods, and we'll detail why and how it pairs with flare. Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc - Tastes like: ⚖️🧂🍑🧹 Watch with: Ted Lasso

Galentine's Day, as we all know, is February 13th and a celebration of our best Gal Pals. We brought in Galentine's expert Michelle Schmitt (Jackson Family Wines) to explain why Hartford Court's "Four Hearts" Vineyard Chardonnay is the best pairing for the gals in her life. We'll help you build your perfect Galentine's Day party, or Palentine's Day party for the boys! Hartford Court "Four Hearts"...

Are you ready for the best pairing party ever?! Tune in to hear how to host the best pairing party on the planet: Chicken Wings & Riesling (trust us!)  Thom Horsey, National Wine Educator for Ste Michelle Wine Estates, joins us to explain why Riesling works so well with Chicken Wings. Heat: Meet Sweet! Thom also explains why Washington State is such a good place for Riesling in general. We&#39...

#CharcWeek , a weeklong celebration of Charcuterie and great wine, is upon us - can you believe it?! This week legendary winemaker Tony Coltrin of Oberon wines helps us build the perfect Charcuterie Board to pair with his iconic Oberon Napa Cabernet. Tony recently celebrated his 50th vintage and worked for the likes of Robert Mondavi & the Mondavi family. His "old school" style of Napa Caberne...

This week wine industry legend Derek Benham joins us with his Director of Winemaking for Purple Brands, Steven Urberg, to discuss why Raeburn Sonoma Chardonnay is *the* perfect pairing for your next bubble bath!  Why it works: This is a bright Chardonnay with great acidity and a smidge of creaminess that will titillate the senses, even with multiple bath bombs going off! Pair this Chardonnay...

This week we tackle What to Drink when you're not drinking! Whether it be Dry January, March Sadness, or Sober 'Tober, a reset is nice every once in a while. Avoid the "Empty Hand" syndrome at parties with Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits. These libations are meant to sub in for all the classics (Gin, Whiskey, Rum, Liqueurs, etc.) so that you can become an amateur mocktail-mixolo...

Sonoma-Cutrer winemaker Zidanelia Arcidiacono (aka "Z") joins us to tell us why her wines work so well for lawn games, especially Croquet! Sonoma-Cutrer has a world-famous Croquet court, and there's no better pairing in that setting than Z's Rosé of Pinot Noir or Russian River Pinot Noir. Delicious! Song Pairing: Rosé - "Watermelon Sugar" by Harry Styles, Russian River Pinot Noir - "I Got You Unde...

This week we tell you What to Drink as a gift for yourself AND a present under your tree: Jack Daniel's Bonded! Chris Fletcher, Master Distiller for Jack Daniel's joins us to discuss Jack Daniel's Bonded & how it differs from Old No. 7.  The Whiskey Advocate just named Jack Daniel's Bonded #1 on their list of the 20 best whiskies of 2022, at 97 points. It's also incredibly priced under $5...

Terra d'Oro Winemaker Emily Haines tells us why her Chenin Blanc/Viognier white blend is What to Drink for appetizers, seafood, poultry, and especially when you are panning for gold in the sunny California hills.

Benriach Scotch is What to Drink this week! Stewart Buchanan is in the bunker with us this week as we taste both Benriach "Original" Ten Year old Whisky + Benriach "The Smoky 10." We discuss the differences between Highland and Speyside peats versus Islay peat.  The peat.. ahhh, the peat!  Both Benriach Smoky 10 and Orginal 10 are What to Drink this week.

Conner and Bobby interview Brandon Hanson of Hanson Vodka. We get a look into Hanson's organic and Non-GMO practices and discuss using grapes as their base material for a truly unique Vodka.