Poppin' Bottles with Brandon & Barry

The Fox + Bottle Podcast

Poppin' Bottles with Brandon & Barry Brandon's an Edmonds native who turned his love of wine into The Fox + Bottle - a shop where every bottle has a story and everyone's welcome at the bar. Barry's your wine-loving hype man - convinced Edmonds is the greatest place on earth and Washington wine deserves way more love than it gets. Together, they're curating wines worth drinking, championing the Edmonds way of life, and building a community where the only agenda is enjoying good company. Pull up a seat. Pop a bottle. This is wine the way it should be: good people, good stories, and zero pretension. 🍷 New episodes twice a month from The Fox + Bottle in Edmonds, WA.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

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    23 min

  2. May 14

    The $32 Bordeaux That Could Age 15 More Years (Wine Club Release Review)

    Brandon and Barry open two standout bottles from The Fox + Bottle's all-French wine club release — and one of them might be the best value Bordeaux they've ever tasted. First up: a silky 2021 Grenache-Syrah from Tevelle in the Rhône Valley. Smooth body, bright acid, and the kind of easy-drinking energy that makes you want to linger around the kitchen island with good people. Then they go deep on Brandon's personal favorite from the club: a 2020 Saint-Émilion 100% Merlot from Bordeaux. Think cherry, cocoa nib, rich mid-palate — stunning right now, but built to age another 10–15 years. This is not your California Merlot. They also cover: The science of wine storage (why temperature, movement, and light all matter)A recap of the biggest wine club party The Fox + Bottle has ever thrownNews about the new outdoor patio barA major announcement: the Bubble Club is launching in August 🍷 Join the Wine Club → https://www.thefoxandbottle.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/poppin-bottles-with-brandon-barry/id1874540129 🎵 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7yCWK3WRBbvUgL1j40rgNN #PoppinBottles #FrenchWine #WineClub #Bordeaux #RhoneValley #WineTasting #EdmondsWA #TheFoxAndBottle #WinePodcast #SaintEmilion #WineStorage #BubbleClub

    35 min

  3. May 6

    Wine Club Teaser

    The episode introduces an upcoming wine club release featuring French wines, emphasizing community and friendship within the wine club. Details and benefits of the wine club are discussed, along with the anticipation of deconstructing club wines in a future episode. Takeaways French wine clubCommunity and friendshipWine club events Chapters 00:00 Deconstruction of Club Wines

    11 min

  4. Apr 22

    Two French Wines You're Sleeping On (Plus a Wine Club Announcement)

    This week on Poppin' Bottles, we're going deep on French wine. All French, all episode. We kicked things off with rosé, and specifically the stuff people get wrong about it. If you've ever written off rosé as sweet, or assumed it's all the same, this one's for you. We got into what actually makes a rosé dry vs. sweet, why French rosé hits different, and what to look for when you're standing in front of a wall of pink bottles with no idea what to grab. Then we took a trip to Bordeaux and talked Merlot. Not the Merlot you're picturing. We got into what's actually happening in Bordeaux right now, how oxygen plays a role in what you taste, and why the sustainable farming practices in the region matter more than most people realize. And we wrapped things up with a wine club update. The next release is coming, and it's all French. We talked about what's in it, how we curate the selections, and why joining the club is the easiest way to drink better wine without having to think too hard about it. Both wines from the episode are on the shelf at The Fox + Bottle. Come try them. 🕐 Timestamps: 0:00 - Exploring French Rosé 15:23 - Journey to Bordeaux 33:12 - Wine Club and Upcoming Release 🍷 Featured Topics: French Rosé: dry vs. sweet, misconceptions, what to look forBordeaux Merlot: oxygen, sustainable farming, old world styleWine Club: next release preview, all-French curation 📍 Visit us: The Fox + Bottle, 112 5th Ave S, Edmonds, WA 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify #PoppinBottles #FrenchRosé #Bordeaux #Merlot #FrenchWine #WineClub #RoséSeason #EdmondsWA #FoxAndBottle #WineTasting #WineEducation #DrinkBetter

    38 min

  5. Apr 15

    Spring Wines Your Mom (and Everyone Else) Will Love

    Spring is here (kind of... it's 42 and drizzling in Edmonds) and we're leaning all the way into it. This episode is about two French wines that belong in your hands the second the sun comes out. First up: a Pét-nat from Domaine Lingo Martine. 100% Gamay from the Savoie region, just off the boat from France. If you're not familiar with Pét-nats, this is the OG of sparkling wine. No second fermentation, no dosage, just a bottle that got capped before it was done doing its thing. This one smells like strawberry shortcake and drinks like something you'd bring to literally any gathering and immediately become the most popular person there. Then we shifted to a soft, easy-drinking red from southwest France. At around $22, it's one of those bottles that sits in a sweet spot: not as light as a Pinot, not as heavy as a full-bodied Cab, just right in that accessible middle ground. We got into one of our favorite concepts on this one: the difference between "thinker" wines and "drinker" wines. Both are great. But knowing which one you're reaching for and why is a big part of how we think about wine at the shop. We also talked about some fun stuff coming up at The Fox + Bottle, including a Lobo Hills tasting on April 16th during wine walk, art from Tracey Fox, and a Mother's Day tasting with Katie from Grape Expectations the following week. Both wines are on the shelf. Come grab them. 🕐 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - What is Pet Nat? The OG sparkling wine 3:00 - Tasting the Domaine Lingo Martine Pet Nat 5:30 - Why this is the ultimate crowd-pleaser bottle 7:00 - Segment 2: A soft French red from the southwest 9:00 - Tasting notes: light but not too light 10:30 - Thinkers vs. Drinkers: two kinds of wine 13:00 - The Fox + Bottle philosophy: shop by experience, not varietal 15:00 - Upcoming events: Lobo Hills, wine walk, Mother's Day tasting 16:30 - Next episode teaser: a twist to the wine club 🍷 Wines Featured: Domaine Lingo Martine Pét-nat, 100% Gamay (Savoie, France)Southwest France Red Blend, Cab/Merlot/Tannat (~$22) 📍 Visit us: The Fox + Bottle, 112 5th Ave S, Edmonds, WA 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify #PoppinBottles #PetNat #FrenchWine #SpringWine #EdmondsWA #FoxAndBottle #WineTasting #NaturalWine #WineEducation #MothersDay #DrinkLocal

    16 min

  6. Apr 8

    Why Cab Franc Deserves a Spot in Your Glass | Old World vs. Washington

    This week on Poppin' Bottles, Brandon takes us back to where it all started for him: a glass of Cab Franc from Chinon in France's Loire Valley. That was the wine that made him realize there's more to wine than just "red wine that tastes good." We're tasting a beautiful bottle from Angelique Leon, a one-woman operation making clean, organic, low-intervention wines in the Loire, and then bringing it back home to Washington with a 100% Cab Franc from Entiat wine out of Lake Chelan. Same grape, totally different expressions. The French bottle is bright, silky, and herbaceous. The Washington bottle brings more weight, dried fruit, and a long savory finish. We talk about why Cab Franc deserves way more attention than it gets, how to retrain your brain when tasting across styles, and why putting two bottles of the same varietal side by side is one of the best things you can do for your palate. Both wines are available on the shelf at The Fox + Bottle in downtown Edmonds. Come grab them and try the comparison yourself. 🕐 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - The wine that got Brandon into wine 2:30 - Tasting Angelique Leon's Loire Valley Cab Franc 3:24 - Drops of God shoutout (watch it!) 4:30 - Old world winemaking and low intervention 5:56 - Why French wine can feel different at first 6:27 - Retrain your brain: appreciate what's in the glass 7:48 - Cab Franc as a blending grape vs. on its own 9:16 - Segment 2: Entiat Wine Cab Franc from Lake Chelan 12:30 - Tasting the Washington Cab Franc 14:40 - Why you should taste these side by side at home 17:00 - Food pairings: charcuterie to steak night 18:35 - Where to find these bottles 20:00 - Spring apparel at the shop 21:00 - Next episode teaser: Rosé season is here 🍷 Wines Featured: Angelique Leon's Chinon Cab Franc (Loire Valley, France)Entiat 2022 Cabernet Franc (Lake Chelan, WA)📍 Visit us: The Fox + Bottle, 112 5th Ave S, Edmonds, WA 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify #PoppinBottles #CabFranc #WashingtonWine #FrenchWine #LoireValley #LakeChelan #EdmondsWA #FoxAndBottle #WineTasting #WineEducation #DrinkLocal #OldWorldWine

    19 min

  7. Apr 2

    The "Holy Grail" of Washington Syrah? Tasting Rush Lattin Wines

    What happens when a behavioral scientist sets out to recreate the perfect bottle of wine? You get Rush Lattin. 🍷 Welcome back to another episode of Poppin' Bottles with Brandon and Barry! Today, we have an absolute legend in the studio: Larry Ransom, the passionate winemaker and co-founder of Rush Lattin. Larry shares his serendipitous journey from chasing his "Holy Grail" wine to building a beautiful, community-driven tasting room in Snohomish, WA. In this episode, we’re popping four absolutely exceptional 2023 vintages. Barry gets to do what he does best—sit back, consume, and experience the incredible layers of these Washington heavyweights—while Brandon keeps the technical production dialed in and drops some serious knowledge about why he thinks these wines are so exceptional. From the silky tannins of their premium Syrah to an exclusive first taste of "Illuminate," a brand-new 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a lineup you do not want to miss. Grab a glass and let’s get into it! 👇 ⏳ Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome Larry Ransom of Rush Lattin! 01:31 - The "Holy Grail" Wine that Started it All 05:37 - Why Winemaking is a Passion Play for Community 08:31 - Bottle #1: The 2023 Premium Rush Lattin Syrah 18:10 - Bottle #2: The 2023 GSM (Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre) 26:25 - The Wild, Serendipitous Story Behind the Name "Rush Lattin" 33:17 - Bottle #3: The Cab-Syrah Blend 40:40 - Bottle #4: Unveiling "Illuminate" (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) 47:17 - Where to Find Rush Lattin in Snohomish, WA 🔗 Links & Resources: Check out Rush Lattin Visit The Fox + Bottle in Edmonds If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE for more epic tastings, and let us know in the comments which of these four bottles you’d want to open first! #WashingtonWine #RushLatin #WineTasting #CabernetSauvignon #Syrah #PoppinBottles #WashingtonWinemakers #TheFoxAndBottle

    49 min

  8. Mar 18

    Poppin' Bottles: Two Wines For Spring (Episode 4)

    Spring is here (sort of — it was snowing last week), and Brandon and Barry are pouring two wines that match the season perfectly: a Southern Rhône white that'll convert red wine drinkers, and a Spanish red that hits the sweet spot between light and full-bodied. What's in the glass: 🍷 Maste Prasadis 2024 — Southern Rhône white blend (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier). On the pour menu now at Fox + Bottle. $24–26. 🍷 El Guro Gold — Spanish red, ~80% Monastrell (Mourvèdre), with Syrah and Cab. Rich, dark fruit, savory edge, surprisingly approachable. Timestamps: 00:00 — Welcome + what's new at Fox + Bottle 01:01 — Maste Prasadis: the white that drinks like a red 02:20 — Food pairing challenge (triple cream brie, prosciutto, shrimp scampi) 04:27 — Why Viognier is the red drinker's white 07:22 — What "structure" actually means 09:47 — Into the red: El Guro Gold 11:38 — Tasting notes + what to eat with it 13:05 — Shoutout: Easy Tiger Pinot (cool bottle alert) 15:35 — How the Fox + Bottle pour menu rotation works 16:36 — Ask for what you want — they have bottles stashed 17:23 — NA options, beers, and St. Patrick's Day Guinness 20:15 — New spring merch: Le Bon Shop, Tentree, Finisterre, Vistla 23:12 — Sneak peek: next episode is Cab Franc from the Loire Come see us: Fox + Bottle | 112 5th Ave S, Edmonds, WA 👉 T ry what's on the pour menu: https://foxandbottle.com Subscribe for new episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@PoppinBottleswithBrandonBarry?sub_confirmation=1 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify — search Poppin' Bottles with Brandon & Barry #WineReview #SpringWines #SouthernRhone #SpanishWine #Monastrell #Viognier #WineForBeginners #EdmondsWA #FoxAndBottle #PoppinBottles #WineBar #WashingtonState #WhiteWine #RedWine

    24 min

  9. Mar 4

    Everyday Wine vs. Special Occasion Wine (and How to Know the Difference) | Poppin' Bottles EP3

    What's the difference between a bottle you'd bring to any party and one you save for someone who really gets it? This week Brandon and Barry open a Lobo Hills Syrah and a Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine de la Biscarale and break it down. 🍷 WINES IN THIS EPISODE: Lobo Hills Syrah 2020 (~$30) Domaine de la Biscarale Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021 (~$60) 🕐 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Opening the Lobo Hills Syrah 1:27 First sip and tasting notes 2:47 Pre-dinner wine vs. after-dinner wine 3:23 Food and wine pairing mistakes people make 3:54 What's new at The Fox + Bottle 6:15 Why curation and community matter 8:28 Rhône 101: GSM, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre 10:38 Romancing your wine (yes, really) 11:03 Old world vs. new world winemaking 12:21 Why wine and music hit the same way 14:02 Taylor Swift, Mumford & Sons, and James Taylor walk into a wine bar 15:19 Low-intervention Washington wines 16:15 Visit us in downtown Edmonds We talk old world vs. new world winemaking, why every vintage should taste different, what it means to "romance" a wine, and how wine captures a moment the same way a great album does. Plus an update on what's been evolving at the shop. 📍 THE FOX + BOTTLE 112 5th Ave S, Edmonds, WA 98020 https://www.thefoxandbottle.com Tues–Sat 11am–8pm | Sun 12pm–6pm 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes and hit the bell so you don't miss one. #wine #winetasting #washingtonwine #syrah #chateauneufdupape #rhonewine #edmonds #pnw #wineeducation #foxandbottle #poppinbottles #lobohills #oldworldwine #newworldwine #winelovers

    16 min

  10. Feb 4

    The Cru & The Fizz: The Wine Club Episode Two Poppin' Bottles

    Pop some bottles with us! 🍷 This episode is all about the Fox & Bottle Wine Club. We're breaking down how it works, what makes it special, and why we think it's one of the best wine clubs in Washington state. We kick things off by popping a stunning red blend from Erica Oars - Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and Merlot out of Eastern Washington. This bottle is the flagship of our latest wine club release, and it's a perfect example of what we're all about: approachable, story-driven wines you can bring to a dinner party or crack open on a random Tuesday with some popcorn. In this episode we cover: How the wine club works (two tiers, flexible selections, reds or mixed)Our quarterly release week and what that experience looks likeThe women-led winemaker theme behind this month's dropWine aging: when to drink it, when to sit on it, and why there's no wrong answerAll the member benefits (discounts, tastings, events, and more)Our BIG announcement: an all-new Fizz Club dedicated entirely to bubbles - champagne, crémant, cava, prosecco, and everything in between Whether you're already a member or thinking about joining, this one's for you. 🔗 Come visit us @ 📍 The Fox & Bottle - Edmonds, WA Next release drops first week of May. Don't sleep on it. #WashingtonWine #WineClub #FoxAndBottle #PopSomeBottles #EdmondsWA #WomenInWine #BubblesClub

    20 min

  11. Feb 4

    Sip, Shop, & Vibe: Welcome to Poppin Bottles with Brandon & Barry (EP1)

    Welcome to the very first episode of Poppin' Bottles with Brandon and Barry! 🍾🍷 We’re kicking things off at Fox and Bottle in the heart of downtown Edmonds, where we’re redefining the way you experience wine. In this episode, we’re pouring a stunning Cabernet Sauvignon from Valdemar Estates, a fifth-generation winery bridging the gap between old-world Spain and classic Washington vibes. Join us as we dive into: 🍷 The Sip & Shop Revolution: Why just shop when you can drink wine while you shop? 🛍️ Not Your Average Store: From curated gifts to our brand-new apparel line featuring killer Northwest and international brands. 🌍 The Wine Club: How we’re breaking the mold with unique finds from all over the world (and yes, plenty of french and Washington wine mixed in). 🏙️ Community First: Why we brought this concept home to Edmonds and what’s next for our growing family. Whether you're a wine lover or just cherish a good vibe, pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass, and get ready to learn, laugh, and drink some incredible juice. 👇 DROP A COMMENT: What’s the most surprising region you’ve ever had good wine from? 🔥 Don't forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more episodes dropping soon! 📍 Visit us at Fox and Bottle in Edmonds!

    15 min
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Poppin' Bottles with Brandon & Barry Brandon's an Edmonds native who turned his love of wine into The Fox + Bottle - a shop where every bottle has a story and everyone's welcome at the bar. Barry's your wine-loving hype man - convinced Edmonds is the greatest place on earth and Washington wine deserves way more love than it gets. Together, they're curating wines worth drinking, championing the Edmonds way of life, and building a community where the only agenda is enjoying good company. Pull up a seat. Pop a bottle. This is wine the way it should be: good people, good stories, and zero pretension. 🍷 New episodes twice a month from The Fox + Bottle in Edmonds, WA.

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