27 episodes
Grape Friends Anand Gahlot
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Hang out in the (virtual) park every Monday with three Grape Friends as they try and make the wine world a little more palatable for everyone. Each week we tackle three wines on a theme, offer tips on how to find them in your local wine shop, and answer listener questions. Remember, there are no dumb questions in wine!
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Episode 27 - Holiday Wines
It's the holidays, Grape Friends, and you know what that means -- long days filled with food and family and weird conversations and more food. Follow our tips for failsafe wine pairings for your next holiday gathering!
Wines:
Pommier Chablis 2019 $30
Domaine du Clos du Fief Julienas (Beaujolais) 2019 $18 (on sale)
Heimann & Fiai Szekszard Kadarka 2019 $26 -
Episode 26 - Album Pairings
What do hip-hop, 70s rock, and modern soul have in common? That’s right, nothing! Come on a musical journey through our favorite albums and the bottles we expertly chose to pair with them.
Lineup:
Jay-Z ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ with Ponson ‘La Grande Montagne’ Premier Cru Champagne
Harry Nilsson ‘Nilsson Schmilsson’ with Elios ‘Kata Cerato’ Catarratto
Lianne La Havas ‘Lianne La Havas’ with Mas Théo Syrah/Grenache
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Episode 25 - Anna's Birthday
It’s Anna’s birthday and she’ll cry if she wants to! She’s not crying though, she is bringing you a stellar lineup of her favorite wines from France. Hold onto your chapeaux, mesdames et messieurs!
Wines:
Crémant d’Alsace
Off-dry Alsace Pinot Gris
Chénas Cru Beaujolais (Gamay)
Loire Valley Saumur Cabernet Franc -
Episode 24 - Oktoberfest
We’re BREWING up something good this week! Your Grape Friends are SQUASHING podcast norms and HOPPING on over to the magical land of Fall Beers. Do we even like beer? Only time will tell.
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Episode 23 - Chaat Party
It’s Anand’s birthday week and we’re celebrating the only way we know how — by eating and drinking to our heart’s content. Grab a glass of fruity white and join us as we try our darndest to pair wines with the delicious spice explosion that is chaat. HBD Anand!
Wines:
Eminence Road Farm Winery Sparkling Gewurztraminer $25
Weingut Mann Cuvée Weiss $23
Somm & Kracher Lion Gruner Veltliner $20
The Finest Sake Gekkeikan $10 -
Episode 22 - Summer Wines
Did you miss us, Grape Friends? We're back with another season of shenanigans, killer wines, and questionable advice from the trio. This week, we reflect on our hot vaxx summers and taste some seriously savory sippers. Welcome back!
Wines:
Vins Nus Siuralta Orange, $23
Macari Vineyards Horses Sparkling, $25
Las Jaras Glou Glou, $26