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• Fonseca Bin 27 and Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny Review | Tiny Glasses and Tweed Jackets

  This week the Wine Guides step into the world of Port and discover how deep this style really goes. Colin, Aaron, and Joel taste Fonseca Bin 27 and Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny side by side. The shift from bold fruit to warm caramel sparks real reactions and a few childhood flashbacks. They break down what makes Port a fortified wine from the Douro Valley, why the British shaped its history, and how aging transforms everything in the glass.You hear the crew pick apart structure, sweetness, and that signature warmth that sets Port apart from other dessert wines. They call out what to expect from a Ruby and a Tawny, when decanting actually matters, and why Port works for more than just dessert. They also dig into pairing ideas and talk about which bottle fits which moment.If you have ever been Port curious or wondered what the fuss is about, this tasting gives you a clear entry point. The conversation is fun, thoughtful, and full of small surprises that make Port feel a lot more approachable.Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/Chapters00:00 - Intro04:30 - What are we drinking today?08:00 - Wine question of the week10:00 - Wine Discussion Intro: Flavors & Smells10:40 - Fonseca Bin 27 Ruby Reserve Port16:57 - Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny Port27:03 - Wine Drops: Learning Segment38:00 - Review of the Wines47:00 - Game: Spot the Lie54:56 - Outro

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• Saffron Fields Spectrum Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021 | The Clone Wars w/ Friend of the Pod Adam Wolf!

  Adam Wolf is back, and he brings a whole new story with him. Since his last visit, he packed up his life in LA and moved to Oregon’s Willamette Valley to work at Saffron Fields. We talk about that jump, what pulled him into the region, and how different the wine world feels when you live inside it instead of tasting from a distance.Adam walks us through his new role, the tasting room culture, and why Oregon’s wine community feels so supportive. We get into the local food scene, the shift from LA’s global wine focus to Oregon’s drink-local mentality, and what it’s like to taste in a place with more than 800 wineries.He also sends us a bottle of the 2021 Spectrum Pinot Noir, an entry point into Saffron Fields’ lineup. We dig into what makes it approachable, how the winemaking works, and why clones matter so much in the Willamette Valley. The conversation takes us into tasting structure, flavor differences, and the challenge of keeping your palate alive after 15 Pinots in two days.It’s an easy, honest episode with a lot of energy. A friend of the pod comes back, brings great wine, and reminds us why the Willamette Valley is one of the most exciting wine regions in the country.Learn More About Saffron FieldsSaffron Fields Websitehttps://saffronfields.com/Follow Saffron Fields on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/saffronfieldsvineyard/Connect With Adam on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/wineaboutmusic/Check Out Adam's New Column, 100 Point Wines, on Substack!100 Point WinesConnect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Guests02:39 - Adam's Transition to Oregon Wine Country05:25 - Roles and Responsibilities at Saffron Fields08:04 - Comparing Wine Scenes: LA vs. Oregon10:51 - Exploring Saffron Fields and Its Unique Offerings15:23 - The Vibe of Wine Tasting18:39 - Creating Memorable Experiences19:09 - The Culinary Scene in Willamette22:39 - Community and Connection in Wine Country27:47 - Living the Wine Life28:20 - Exciting Wine Adventures28:50 - Exploring Pinot Noir: A Journey Through Flavor30:47 - Understanding Clones in Winemaking34:26 - The Spectrum Pinot Noir: A Closer Look35:59 - Navigating Wine Pricing and Accessibility37:56 - Tasting Notes: Unpacking the Spectrum Pinot Noir42:14 - The Structure of Pinot Noir: Tannins and Acidity45:45 - Willamette Valley: Community and Wine Culture46:38 - Wine Tasting Tips: Maximizing Your Experience48:44 - Review54:49 - Expert Insights: The Future of Willamette Valley Wines56:13 - Game: Viterations59:44 - Final Thoughts and Wine Recommendations

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• Salviano Castello di Titiginano Turlo Umbria Rosso IGT 2022 Review | A Super Umbrian?!?

  Thanksgiving sets the stage, but the wine drives the mood. This episode follows the shift from classic family dinner to Friendsgiving energy and asks a simple question. What bottle actually earns its spot on the table?The hosts spotlight Castello de Titignano Turlo, a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot from Umbria. They break down why this lesser talked about region delivers steady quality, thanks to its stable climate and the surprising role of man made structures in shaping vineyard conditions. The wine opens up with air. Flavors stretch and settle. Structure softens. Each sip tells a clearer story.They focus on what matters most. Value. Approachability. Pairing power. This bottle works for seasoned drinkers and casual guests alike. It supports the meal without stealing the spotlight. The takeaway stays practical. Choose wines that breathe well, pair easily, and keep the table happy.What kind of bottle earns repeat invites to your holiday table?Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/Learn More about Castello de Titignano https://www.titignano.it/en/Wine Spec Sheet https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com/product/tenuta_di_salviano_turlo_lago_di_corbara_doc/Chapters00:00 - Intro 04:24 - Exploring the Castello de Titignano Turlo07:20 - Understanding Super Umbrian Wines14:37 - The Unique Characteristics of Umbria17:22 - Exploring Italian Wine Regions18:17 - The Impact of Man-Made Structures on Terroir20:49 - Wine Reviews and Personal Insights27:10 - The Secret Life of Wine Game28:47 - Creative Wine Personifications30:23 - Decadent Indulgences and Wine Pairings30:49 - Final Thoughts on the Wine31:29 - Outro

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• Bollini Pinot Grigio and Merlot Review | Two Table Wines That Won’t Let You Down

  This week the crew kicks off a new Table Wine mini-series with a surprise twist. Joel, Aaron, and Colin open not one but two bottles from Bollini: a 2024 Pinot Grigio and a 2023 Merlot. The goal is simple. Find affordable, crowd friendly wines you can set on the holiday table without overthinking a thing.The trio talks through what makes a true table wine, why ABV matters more than you think, and how the 20-20 rule keeps both reds and whites tasting their best. They dig into Bollini’s story, the Dolomites, and why this producer leans on clean, stainless steel winemaking to let their fruit speak for itself.From pear and green apple freshness in the Pinot Grigio to cherry, strawberry, and a touch of spice in the Merlot, the team breaks down both bottles with their usual blend of curiosity and chaos. Expect friendly debates, plenty of quaffable energy, and a few unexpected detours involving weddings, grocery store wines, and silent haircuts.If you’re figuring out what to bring to Thanksgiving or just want a couple of budget friendly options that won’t derail dinner, this episode has you covered.Learn more about Bollini WineBollini Websitehttp://bollini.wine/Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/Chapters00:00 - Introduction to the Episode01:54 - Exploring Table Wines04:13 Understanding the Concept of Table Wine06:53 - Wine Reviews: Bollini Pinot Grigio and Merlot08:45 - Tasting the Bollini Pinot Grigio13:27 - Tasting the Bollini Merlot19:08 - Introduction to the 2020 Rule19:08 - Exploring Bellini Wines19:10 - Wine Drops20:39 - Understanding Terroir and Winemaking Styles24:54 - Wine Reviews27:34 - Exploring the Pinot Grigio29:59 - Merlot Review and Comparisons33:25 - Thanksgiving Wine Recommendations36:32 - Wrap-Up and Future Episodes41:00 - Outro

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• Petit Sauvage Blanc and Rouge Review | Natural Wine and Resistant Grapes with Antonin Bonnet

  This week we sat down with Antonin Bonnet from Pierre and Antonin in the south of France for an eye opening episode. Antonin is a natural winemaker and he pulled back the curtain on how he and his partner Pierre think about and make wine without all the scary stuff people usually associate with natural bottles.We got into his wild start in New York, how he and Pierre built their winery from scratch, and why resistant grape varieties might be the future. Colin finally owned his natural wine skepticism, Joel showed up mid-diaper-chaos, and Antonin kept dropping gems while pouring wines that shook up our expectations.If you’ve ever been curious about natural wine or flat out opposed to it, this episode might flip your perspective. Grab a glass, hit play, and get ready to think about wine in a new way.Check out Pierre and Antonin Pierre and Antonin Websitehttps://pierre-antonin.com/en/Pierre and Antonin on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/pierreetantonin/Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠00:00 Intro and Welcome01:02 Meet Antonin Bonnet from Pierre and Antonin02:42 First Natural Wine on the Show04:10 How Antonin and Pierre Met in NYC07:15 Discovering Natural Wine in Brooklyn09:55 Colin Admits His Natural Wine Fears11:40 Avoiding Funk and Flaws in Natural Wine14:15 Fermentation, Acidity, and Staying Clean17:40 Resistant Grapes Explained21:30 Sustainable Viticulture and No Chemicals24:10 Packaging and Carbon Footprint Choices27:05 Why Take the Hard Road in Winemaking30:20 Making Natural Wine That Still Tastes Great34:05 Growing a Winery From Scratch37:20 Selling Wine in the US Market40:30 Tradition vs Innovation44:00 Lessons from Early Vintages46:55 Future of Resistant Varieties49:20 Final Thoughts and Takeaways52:35 Sips, Laughs, and Goodbyes

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