Before the First Pour

Created and Curated by The Villages OWLs team
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Before the First Pour Every bottle has a story long before it's opened. Before the First Pour is where we explore the people, places, and passion behind great wine. From family vineyards and legendary winemakers to collectors, chefs, sommeliers, and unforgettable destinations, we uncover what makes a wine worth sharing before a single drop reaches the glass. These are conversations about craftsmanship, history, travel, food, friendship, and the moments that bring people together. Whether you're discovering your first favorite vintage or have a cellar full of memories, this series celebrates the journey that begins before the cork is pulled. Because the best wine stories don't start with the first sip—they start before the first pour! Drink Curious! .

Episodes

  1. Oct 18

    The Holiday Pour: Four Top-Rated Wines, One Unforgettable Night

    The Holiday Pour: Four Top-Rated Wines, One Unforgettable Night Welcome to a sneak peek of Before the First Pour, the OWLs wine podcast launching in 2027! Your host, Sir Pours-a-Lot, previews our December holiday celebration and the remarkable wines waiting in your glass. In this episode: Meet Sir Pours-a-Lot and learn what’s coming to the podcastA first look at our December holiday celebrationThe stories behind four top-rated winesWhat to look for when each wine reaches your glassThe lineup: 🥂 A festive sparkler to welcome you (it’s a surprise!) Calera Mt. Harlan Chardonnay 2019: a mountaintop limestone Chardonnay, 94 pts from James SucklingWilliams Selyem Eastside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2023: Wine Spectator’s #4 Wine of 2025, 96 ptsChâteau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023: 97 pts from James Suckling, 95 pts from Wine SpectatorChâteau Giscours Margaux 2022: Wine Spectator’s #1 Wine of the Year for 2025The event: 📅 Tuesday, December 1st, 5:30 PM 📍 Foothill Center 🍽️ Tasting with paired bites, followed by a holiday beef stroganoff dinner 🎟️ $70 per person, with just 80 seats How to join: Watch your inbox for our email on November 1st, and sign up right away, because this one will sell out fast! No need to organize a table; we assign seats so friends old and new can mix. Subscribe to Before the First Pour so you’re ready when we launch in 2027, with an episode before each of our four OWLs events every year. Until the first pour… drink curious. 🦉🍷

    The Holiday Pour: Four Top-Rated Wines, One Unforgettable Night
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Before the First Pour Every bottle has a story long before it's opened. Before the First Pour is where we explore the people, places, and passion behind great wine. From family vineyards and legendary winemakers to collectors, chefs, sommeliers, and unforgettable destinations, we uncover what makes a wine worth sharing before a single drop reaches the glass. These are conversations about craftsmanship, history, travel, food, friendship, and the moments that bring people together. Whether you're discovering your first favorite vintage or have a cellar full of memories, this series celebrates the journey that begins before the cork is pulled. Because the best wine stories don't start with the first sip—they start before the first pour! Drink Curious! .

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  • Creator
    Created and Curated by The Villages OWLs team
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Before the First Pour