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Last week, Louis Jadot's Beaujolais Village surprised all of us with incredible value. This week, we're raising the stakes with one of the world's most recognizable wines: Burgundy Pinot Noir.

Can a $20 bottle from one of Burgundy's most respected producers actually deliver the classic Pinot Noir experience, or is great Burgundy only reserved for collectors spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars?

Along the way, we explore why Burgundy is one of the world's most celebrated wine regions, what makes Pinot Noir such a difficult grape to grow, and why producer matters just as much as region when you're shopping for wine.

Plus, we wrap things up with another round of Grape Guesses featuring surprising Burgundy trivia that puts the region's history and reputation into perspective.

If you've been looking for an affordable Pinot Noir or have always wondered what all the hype around Burgundy is about, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Wine Details
Wine: Louis Jadot Pinot Noir
Producer: Louis Jadot
Region: Burgundy, France
Vintage: 2022
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
ABV: 12.9%
Price: Around $20
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00:00 Can Louis Jadot Go Two for Two?
02:22 Wine Details and First Impressions
05:15 First Sip Reactions
06:55 Aroma Breakdown
10:35 Tasting Notes and Structure
15:15 Learning Segment: Why Is Burgundy So Expensive?
22:00 Final Ratings
31:55 Grape Guesses: Burgundy Edition
40:05 Outro

For years, we've heard that French wine offers some of the best value in the world. This week, we finally put that idea to the test with one of Burgundy's most recognizable names: Louis Jadot.

We're kicking off our three-week Louis Jadot series with their Beaujolais Villages, a $14 Gamay that's available almost everywhere.

Along the way, we break down why Old World wine labels don't have to be intimidating, how learning a few famous wine regions can make buying wine much easier, and why great French wine doesn't have to come with a high price tag.

Wine: Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages
Producer: Louis Jadot
Vintage: 2024
Region: Beaujolais Villages, Burgundy, France
Grape: 100% Gamay
ABV: 12.5%
Price: About $14 USD
Most importantly, we ask a simple question:
Can a $14 grocery store wine actually be good enough to become your everyday bottle?

If you've ever walked past French wine because the labels felt intimidating, or you're looking for an affordable bottle that overdelivers, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Chapters
00:00 Welcome to France! Our Louis Jadot Series Begins
02:43 Meet the $14 Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages
04:10 First Sips: Light, Airy & Surprisingly Fun
08:00 Why This Wine Works So Well
13:20 Does This Taste Better After It Opens Up?
20:30 Old World Labels Made Simple
25:30 Is This the King of Grocery Store Wines?
27:50 Final Ratings: Solid Pour or Casual Sipper?
31:40 Grape Guesses: How Well Do You Know Beaujolais?
35:15 Outro

This week we're joined by Ryan Julio and Shane Mason from Del Rey Wine Center to answer one of the biggest questions in wine: does proper storage really matter?

We talk about what actually happens to a bottle as it ages, the biggest storage mistakes people make, and how heat, light, and temperature swings can quietly ruin a great wine. Along the way, Ryan explains why some inexpensive wines are worth buying by the case, why Riesling is one of the world's greatest aging wines, and how patience can completely transform what's in your glass.

To put those ideas to the test, we finish the episode with a Keller Riesling from Germany, a wine that reminds us why some bottles really are worth the wait.

If you've ever wondered whether you need a wine fridge, how long you should hold onto a bottle, or whether aging wine is only for collectors, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Check out the Del Rey Wine Center
Website:
https://www.usstoragecenters.com/storage-options/wine-storage/del-rey-wine-center
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delreywinecenter

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Chapters

00:00 Why Wine Storage Matters
02:08 Meet the Team from Del Rey Wine Center
04:50 How Del Rey Wine Center Was Built
07:45 The Biggest Wine Storage Mistakes
13:00 Heat, Light & Why Your Kitchen Is a Terrible Place for Wine
18:00 Does Storing Wine on Its Side Still Matter?
20:30 When Is It Time to Buy a Wine Fridge or Storage Locker?
25:15 How Temperature Really Affects Aging
29:15 How Much Does Professional Wine Storage Cost?
34:00 Why Ryan Chose Keller Riesling
39:40 The Best Affordable Wines to Age
45:00 Keller Riesling Review
50:35 Final Ratings

Over the past three weeks, our listeners challenged us to give Australian wine another chance.

This week, we wrap up the challenge with one of the most recommended bottles we received: Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz (2023) from South Australia.

Featured wine: Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz (2023), 100% Shiraz, South Australia, 15% ABV, approximately $24-25.

Along the way, we discuss why this wine surprised us, how American oak changes the personality of a Shiraz, and whether a wine label can actually tell you something meaningful about what's inside the bottle.

Then we crown the winner of our Australian Wine Challenge and answer the question we never expected to ask after our infamous Yellow Tail review:

Was Australia unfairly judged all along?
If you've ever dismissed Australian wine, or wondered whether a bottle's label is clever marketing or an honest preview of what's inside, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Chapters
00:00 - Australian Challenge Finale
01:55 - Meet Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz
03:45 - First Sip Reactions
06:20 - American Oak vs. French Oak
11:55 - Wine Drop: Can You Trust a Wine Label?
16:45 - Does The Boxer Label Match the Wine?
20:30 - Final Ratings
28:15 - Crowning the Australian Wine Champion
33:30 - What We Learned About Australian Wine
34:55 - Next Up: The Greek Wine Challenge
37:30 - Australian Edition of Spellmelier

This week, we're putting another listener recommendation to the test and the pressure is on.

After last week's surprise Australian wine win, our community is looking to go 2-for-2 with a Barossa Valley Shiraz from legendary winemaker Chris Ringland. Can a $24 bottle from one of Australia's most respected names really deliver?

We dive into bold dark fruit, pepper, herbs, oak, and one tasting note none of us saw coming (fruitcake?!), while tackling a bigger question:

Do great winemakers only make expensive wine?

Turns out, the answer might change the way you shop for wine forever.

Plus:
Why affordable wines aren't just "cheap versions" of luxury bottles
A chaotic round of Grape Guesses featuring kangaroos, Shiraz exports, and Australia's oldest vines
Colin discovers new sound effects... and maybe a little too much power

Wine Reviewed:
2021 Ringland Barossa Shiraz (Barossa Valley, Australia)

Have a wine you think we need to try? Send us your recommendation—you might pick our next winner.

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Chapters
00:00 - Ushwin Wine Experience Announcement
01:38 - Our Australian Wine Challenge Continues
04:15 - First Impressions of the Ringland Barossa Shiraz
05:45 - Breaking Down the Aromas and Flavor Profile
10:15 - Do Our Tasting Notes Match the Producer's?
13:40 - Wine Drop: Why Great Winemakers Make Affordable Wines
20:55 - Final Ratings
27:20 - Grape Guesses: Australia's Shiraz, Vineyards & Kangaroos
34:25 - Close