Poppin' Bottles with Brandon & Barry

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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.

  1. Jun 24

    The Perfect First Glass of Red

    Summertime at the Fox and Bottle, and Barry and Brandon are popping two Washington bottles that prove great wine does not have to break $42. First up: Tranche Cellars Pape Red, a 2021 Southern Rhone blend (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault) out of Walla Walla. Aromatic, smooth, easy drinking with real backbone. The guys make the case that this is the ideal "first glass of red," the bottle that eases you in instead of punching you in the face. Then a 100% Cab Franc from Castle & Crown, Royal Slope, made by Steven and Kelsey out of their Port Townsend tasting room. Lifted, fruit-forward, and built for a steak-and-potatoes night. Proof that Cab Franc is the most slept-on grape in the game. Along the way: why the bathroom is the best quality tell in any tasting room, the truth about dry Riesling, and a quick lesson on bottle science (the punt, glass color, bottle shapes, and what they say about what is inside). Both wines are available now at the Fox and Bottle in Edmonds, all sub-$42. WINES IN THIS EPISODE - Tranche Cellars Pape Red 2021 (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault), Walla Walla - Castle & Crown 100% Cab Franc, Royal Slope EVENTS THIS WEEK AT THE FOX AND BOTTLE - Thu June 25: Harry's birthday pour, plus rep Katie pouring - Fri June 26: Pride night, DJ set and Oracle reading - Sat June 27: Wine Walk featuring Page Cellars (get tickets early, it sells out) - Plus 4th of July pourings and parades COME SEE US The Fox and Bottle, Edmonds WA. All wines featured are in the store now. #WashingtonWine #WallaWalla #CabFranc #Wine #WineTasting #GSM #PoppinBottles #Edmonds #WineLover

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  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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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