Stop Wasting Your Wine

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.

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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

This week, we're kicking off our Australian wine challenge with a bottle recommended by you, our listeners.

After our infamous Yellow Tail review stirred up plenty of passionate responses from Australia, we knew we had to come back with an open mind. Enter the 2022 Penfolds Max's Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia (14.5% ABV, $18-22).

Along the way, we explore why it's a mistake to judge an entire wine region by a single bottle, why Cabernet and Shiraz can taste dramatically different even when they're grown in the same country, and how understanding the grape can be just as important as understanding where it came from.

Most importantly, we ask a bigger question: are we finally discovering the sweet spot for value wines, or is finding great wine under $17 still just a game of chance?

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Chapters
00:00 Australia Wants Redemption
03:18 Todays Wine
13:42 Wine Drops
14:40 Cabernet vs. Shiraz: Same Country, Different Wines
18:35 Buying Wine by Region vs. Grape
21:14 Review and Final Thoughts
27:37 Is Great Wine Under $17 Still a Gamble?
32:30 Australian Challenge Week One Wrap-Up

What happens when two Midwesterners fall in love, start making wine in a Los Angeles apartment bathroom, and eventually plant their own vineyard in Oregon? John and Megan Adams of Wildsound Wine share their journey from home winemakers to farming and producing wine in the Willamette Valley.

The conversation explores vineyard life, organic farming, whole-cluster fermentation, amphora aging, and why they believe great wine starts in the vineyard. The team also tastes and reviews the 2023 Gamay Noir from Wildsound Wine, discussing the winemaking choices that shape the wine and what makes Oregon such a unique wine region.

Wine: 2023 Gamay Noir
Producer: Wildsound Wine
Region: McMinnville, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Price: $35

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Meet John & Megan Adams
02:25  - Falling in Love With Wine
04:00 - From Apartment Winemaking to Oregon Vineyard Owners
07:20 - The Reality of Farming and Growing Grapes
11:30 -  Why Vintage Variation Matters
14:40 - Farming First, Make It Delicious
17:30 - Whole Cluster Fermentation and Traditional Winemaking
24:00 - Learning the Craft of Wine
28:30 - Why the Willamette Valley Is So Special
31:20 - What Wildsound Wants People to Remember
33:30 - Todays Wine
44:45 - Review and Final Thoughts