53 episodes
Natural Disasters Marissa A. Ross and Adam Vourvoulis
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4.4 • 322 Ratings
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A podcast about wine and sh*t. Mostly wine, but who's to say? Join wine professionals Marissa A. Ross (Bon Appétit Magazine) and Adam Vourvoulis (Vin de California) for the basics, in's and out's and latest conversations around natural wine.
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Episode 51: Drunk Dial № 1: Calls from Steiner's Grave, VA & Frito Pies
In the first episode of Drunk Dial-- Adam and MAR's new hotline for listener questions-- King of Biodynamics Rudolf Steiner leaves a message from the grave to see what California white wines he should be drinking and they answer questions about volatile acidity, why yeast inoculation is such a big part of natural wine, what pairs with Frito Pies and more.
Have a question for Adam and MAR? Drunk Dial them! Call 213-245-1503, leave them a message about wine or literally whatever and they'll get back to you in the next installment of Drunk Dial. -
Episode 50: In Quaran-Convo with James Jelks of Florèz Wines
Adam & MAR attempt Zoom technology with winemaker James Jelks while drinking Florèz Wines’ “Moonmilk,” chat about Chardonnay, Santa Cruz wines and god knows what else.
We’re doing our best so thanks for tuning in during this insane time. -
Episode 49: Catching Up with MAR
MAR has her first glass of wine, Kindeli's "Otoño", in almost a month since she's been quarantined on quarantine with Shingles and cathes up with her bff Adam.
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Episode 48: Adam Interviews Vinny Eng... Alone!
This is a first. With Marissa out sick Adam does a solo ep. He interviews Vinny Eng, the sommelier, political activist, writer, and all around great person. They talk about the restaurant industry and how COVID-19 is probably going to change it forever.
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Episode 47: Maybe This IS a Natural Disaster?
MAR & Adam contemplate what if this was the last episode of the podcast? Ever?! And if it was, what are the big takeaways from the pod? Please note this episode was recorded before the pandemic reached its new heights. This is a serious matter and despite our love of laughing, we know coronavirus is no joke.
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Episode 46: Why Beaujolais For President
Adam and MAR talk about the region of Beaujolais, why they put it on merch, and also get into politics and coronavirus because why the hell not considering the world might end? JK... sorta.
Customer Reviews
Very good
Very good and informative buy could benefit from a little more structure to the episodes.
A Great Surprise
I started off disliking this podcast viscerally. Two natural wine aficionados talk about anything other than wine for 45 minutes then end the episode with the opposite opinion from the one they started with. The more I listened, though, the more I began to understand and love it.
There are many reasons—like the joy these two have for wine and for each other or the focus on what the natural wine movement means for community or accessibility to people who have not historically been allowed into the conversation. The biggest reason to listen to this podcast, though, is because it matches most closely what wine is: a dialogue. It is endlessly up-in-the-air. Its definition, golden calves, and trends are in constant flux. It is an object worthy of a lifetime of messy conversations, good-spirited tribalism, and humor. Adam and Marissa are at their best when they're being generous with one another, with a guest, or with an imagined listener (like in episode 26 when they walk you minute-by-minute through your first wine fair). Definitely worth the listen.
Gracias!
Very funny and very informative. From a new employee at a 100% natural wine bar and 70% female vintners, I thank you for helping me connect dots on different subjects in a intriguing, funny and non-boring way. Cheers!