Time sure flies when you’re having fun! Can you believe DBP has been pouring out episodes for 8 years?! We’re as amazed as you are and excited to celebrate our 8th Anniversary with a blind tasting as we share plans for the 9th season of our podcast. This blind tasting proved extra fun – listen to find out why! Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms.
While we have been sipping, wine sales have been dipping! The wine world is suffering from a decline in those who consume our favorite beverage, which has led to wineries closing their doors, grapes being left behind on the vine and an industry grappling with what to do next. Is this just a temporary shift or is the start of a downward spiral? We delve into the various factors affecting this trend, the evolving market, and if this a true Decline of Wine. We urge you to pop a bottle and drink along with us, if only to support the future of the wine world. Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, i
This week’s pairing? A delicious Napa Cab with aftershocks. The 2014 Matthiasson was rattled by an earthquake while in barrel, and it shook us into a chat about natural disasters, including the recent flood that impacted our neighborhood. Earthquake? Flood? Fire? We weigh the options like it’s a twisted fantasy draft and admit which calamity we’d actually prefer to weather – with a glass in hand, of course. Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms. Find out more about Matthiasson or Cataclysm wines!
We are thrilled to chat with our latest guest, Lisa Lee, a wine entrepreneur in Myrtle Beach who took a vision of a high-end wine bar with unparalleled hospitality and made it a reality with The Tasting Room on 9th. Her story is inspiring, her personality energetic, and her desire to bring the best to the Arts & Innovation District of Myrtle Beach is heartwarming. Tune in to hear her nontraditional, yet exciting journey of opening a wine bar in a coastal community where most sipping is usually done with cocktails on the beach. Lisa chose a deliciously fresh Provençal rosé from Château Minuty t
Pour a glass and buckle up – this week, we’re sipping wine and diving into the recent wave of plane accidents and mid-air incidents making headlines around the world. From collisions to mysterious technical failures, it seems like every week brings a new reason to clutch your armrest a little tighter. Are these just isolated events, or is something bigger going on? Is commercial aviation still the safest way to travel, or are we overdue for a reckoning in the skies? Join us for a candid, slightly buzzed conversation on the state of air travel and what it all means for your next flight. Cheers,
Have you ever wondered what type of ingredients are in your skincare products? How about your staple loaf of bread or favorite dessert? Well we were, so we downloaded Yuka, a phone app dedicated to analyzing the health impact of food and cosmetics. We got busy scanning products, and boy were we surprised! Join us as we venture down the rabbit hole of what we’re putting inside and onto our bodies. And what better wine to pair this topic with than a Merlot from one of our favorite sustainable and family-owned Napa Valley vineyards – Cakebread! Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, iHeartRadio an
This episode we interview a special guest – Nora Murphy from Gundlach Bundschu (GB) in Sonoma Valley. Sarah had the pleasure of joining Nora on a winery tour on the infamous pinzgauer through the vineyards of GB. Her depth of knowledge and love for wine were infectious, and we knew we had to have her on the podcast! Join us as we chat with Nora on everything from regenerative organic to wine trends, and how she came to find a home at GB. For all wine enthusiasts, especially those planning a trip to Sonoma anytime ever – you can’t miss this one! Learn more about Gundlach Bundschu here. Listen o
We’ve decided to stir things up a bit – literally and figuratively, asking each other the conversation starter questions we’ve collected from our PureWine Wands since Episode 87. Paired with these random questions, we drank Seriously Cool, a cinsault from South Africa. Listen to our off-the-cuff answers and think about how you would answer these questions! Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms.
We’re back!!! After what feels like a lifetime, we are finally back drinking and dishing out all things DBP. Not only do we break the silence on where we have been hiding for all these months, but Sarah also shares with us her most recent trip to Napa and Sonoma where she tasted some delicious wines, and had a few unexpected experiences. She’s also got some great tips for anyone visiting wine country in the near future. Grab a glass and get back to DBPing with us! Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms.
For the first time ever, DBP is going live! We are so excited to announce the details of our very own wine tasting in collaboration with our favorite local wine shop, Ray’s Wine & Spirits. Their one and only Wine & Spirits Director, Nate Norfolk, joins us to pop a special bottle and celebrate our upcoming event! So this time, definitely not only listen in, but plan to join us on July 23! Check out the event listing and sign up here! Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms.
Would it surprise you to learn that there’ve been some incredible wine heists – ranging from hundreds of thousands to over a million dollars worth of the liquid libation? Yours truly could not believe how seemingly common it is for these types of raids, let alone the frequency (hitting the same place twice?!) and lack of security when retail shops and restaurants alike boast some of the highest quality and priced wines in the world. In the glass, we travel to Italy’s boot, and feel like “the grape thieves” drinking this delicious and affordable wine. Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitc
Thinking back 20 years ago, we never thought we would already be in the era of electric and self-driving cars (Back to the Future, anyone?) As this technology is pushed to become more mainstream – we want to truly understand if they are for the better. Are they more environmentally-friendly and safer to us, the drivers? Or is there a sinister hand at play? Join us while we debate the future of vehicles while we sip on Sinister Hand Red Wine from Columbia Valley. Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms.
We couldn’t think of a better way to mark 5 years of the Drunk Bitches Podcast than with a blind tasting….and who doesn’t love a blind tasting?! We are so excited to bring you our second episode fully experiencing the joys and pains of blind tasting. What did we pick for each other and why? Join us and laugh along as we guess our way through the glass. Hint hint: this time we have a red and a white! Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms.
What’s all the hype with vision boards?! Since we are fairly early in 2023, we decided to look more into what vision boards are and if they can help us accomplish our goals for the year and beyond. Are they the key to achieving success through envisioning your future? We pop open Boundary Breaks Riesling from NY to sip on and contemplate! Join us! Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms.
We thought we would kick the New Year off with a very special treat. One that we were thrilled to experience personally, and to be able to bring to you – the distinct honor of interviewing the Queen and Godmother of Wine herself, Karen MacNeil, on her newly released third edition of the Wine Bible. Grab a drink and listen in! Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms.
Calling all Pet lovers! This episode we circle back to the discussion we had 3 seasons ago (episode 98 to be exact) when we debated on whether to bring a furry friend into the household. One of us bit the bullet and got a puppy! Listen in as we talk about the journey to welcome our new DBP family member, and the lessons we learned along the way. All while drinking the perfect wine for this episode, PETS! Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms.
We finally did it!! We are so excited to bring you the first of what we hope to be a series of blind tastings. We both chose a wine for the other to blind taste, and were having a total blast not only guessing what each other chose, but putting our palates to the test. Listen in as we guess our way through wine – of course in our own DBP way! Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms.
4 years?! Time sure does fly when you are having fun…especially while drinking wine! This episode we break out the wines we picked up on our inaugural DBP visit to Sonoma at a charming winery in Carneros. We both chose the same wine, but different vintages in anticipation of popping them for a special occasion. Listen in as we celebrate our DBPversary, and reflect while enjoying two beauties from the same vineyard! Sip along, because it’s a celebration, bitches! Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms.
We finally did it! Not only are we doing a vertical tasting this episode – trying 4 bottles of the same wine, each a different vintage – but, we are also breaking out our Coravin! Join us for this special wine experience, as we drink through Silverado Zinfandel from Napa Valley. Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms. All poured! Left to right: 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017 Silverado Vineyards’ Soda Creek Ranch Zinfandel. Thanks to our nifty Coravin (this podcast is not sponsored), we were able to drink straight through without having to
Spring ahead, fall back…it’s the saying we hear twice a year that drives us mad! Whose idea was it to institute daylight savings time? Does everybody recognize it? And why, oh why, do we still have it? We break down the arguments for and against this widespread practice while ‘Day’ drinking, if you catch our drift. Grab a glass to listen or help you adjust to the changing clocks! Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms.
Bet you didn’t think there was a wine out there called Furmint, but in fact, there is! You’d probably also be surprised to hear it is from one of the only countries that has its own oak too – Hungary! Not only does Hungary sit on the same latitude as the infamous Burgundy, but it produces a wine that was once called “the wine of kings and the king of wines.” Pour yourself something fit for a king and explore Hungry for Hungary with us! Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms.
Do you have what it takes? To really sink your teeth into it and get it done? Nothing worth it ever comes easy, and this episode we drill down into what “True Grit” really means. In the age of convenience, we thought we’d remind ourselves of what it takes to truly overcome the obstacles in life. But, hey, let’s make the journey fun and sip along with our episode’s namesake – True Grit Reserve Petite Sirah. Grab a glass, press play, and join us! Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms.
The Olympics were definitely different than usual this year with empty stadiums and athletes taking wellness days…. but, one thing that hasn’t changed is the stark contrast in uniform between the men and women’s teams in certain sports. What IS that about?! And is anyone doing anything about it? We speculate on the topic while sipping on a self-proclaimed SILVER chardonnay! Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and other podcast-listening platforms.
Next day delivery!! Most of us have fallen into the Amazon wolftrap of at-your-fingertips delivery of absolutely everything from eggs to curtains. I mean, it’s hard not to! How can you turn down the service that has single-handedly changed the nation’s framework in how goods reach the consumer? Need a frame to put a picture up? Amazon Prime it for tomorrow! And don’t forget to check all the reviews to make sure you’re getting the best one! Have you ever wondered, though, what is behind the curtain of convenience? Well, it may surprise you, and even get you to question the entire way you live y
As it turns out, the Mitten State has more to offer than lakes, apples, and college football – Michigan is also home to several gorgeous wineries!! This episode we recount Sarah’s recent trip to Michigan Wine Country, which was a surprising first for this Michigander. Listen in to learn about the abundance of fruit – for vino and otherwise – that make up Michigan’s coastline, and even more importantly, how does the wine taste??!! Find out with us as we sip on a Gewurztraminer from Old Mission Peninsula, MI (who knew?!) Listen on Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and other podca
