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Explore the history, culture and the weird world of wine with Adam Cataldo and Manny Gonzales
Total 45 episodes
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Who's There? The Art (Or Lack There Of) Of Blind Tasting.

Who's There? The Art (Or Lack There Of) Of Blind Tasting.

Today Adam and Manny welcome Sommelier and Restaurant Specialis, Dustin Cutler who discusses how to taste wines blind. Opening Track: One More Drink by José Feliciano & Jools Holland Adam's Wine: Spy Valley E Block, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand Adam's Song: Lenny by Stevie Ray Vaughn Dustin's Wine: Gehricke, Zinfandel, Russian River, California Dustin's Song: Superstition by Stevie Wonder Manny's Wine: M. Chapoutier, Crozes-Hermitage, Petite-Ruche, Côtes du Rhône, France Manny's Song: Living in the City by Stevie Wonder Closing Track: Texas Flood by Stevie Ray Vaughn
01:21:3519/11/2024
One Hit Wonders

One Hit Wonders

Today Adam and Manny talk about a couple 1 hit wonders they love as well as some wines that are 1 hit wonders.... well, not really but kind of. Featured Music: Opening Track: Steal My Sunshine by LEN Manny's Track: Time Of The Season by The Zombies Adam's Track: Stay (I Missed You) by Lisa Loeb Closing Track: Shake Your Tailfeather by Ray Charles and the Blues Brothers Featured Wines Paul Jaboulet Aînê, Condrieu, Les Grands Amandiers, France Prieuté de Montazargue,Tavel, France
01:04:5524/07/2024
Duets: A Deep Dive

Duets: A Deep Dive

Today Adam and Manny dive deeper into the concepts of duets. Opening track: Xanadu performed by Olivia Newton John and ELO. Featured Drinks: Kajikawa Junmai Daiginjo and Domaine Zind~Humbrecht. Closing tears courtesy of Remember Me performed by Miguel y Mama Coco
54:2022/05/2024
Duets: Don’t Yuck My Yum

Duets: Don’t Yuck My Yum

Today Adam and Manny have special guest Steph Thomas join the party for a discussion on our favorite duets of music and wine. Opening Track: September by Earth Wind & Fire, covered by Sisqo and Vitamin C from the 2001 teen Comedy, Get Over It. Manny’s wine: Seña by Vinedos Chadwick. Manny’s song: Gone, Gone, Gone by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Stephanie’s Wine: La Sirena, Moscato Azul, Napa Valley, CA . Stephanie’s song: Time to Say Goodbye (Con Te Partió) by Vampire Weekend. Adam’s wine: Lumen, Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley,CA. Adams Song: Freya’s Theme by Israfelcello and PurpleSchala. Closing One Hit Wonder: Tainted Love by Soft Cell
01:08:1224/04/2024
A Deep Dive into Covers

A Deep Dive into Covers

Today Adam and Manny diver deeper in the the concept of wines that cover styles and regions. Featured Wines: Mar de Frades, Brut Nature, Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain & Resonance, Chardonnay, Willamette, Oregon. Check out the next episode when we take on Duets Opening Cover: Jolene by Dolly Parton covered by Beyoncé Closing Duet: Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John and Kiki Dee covered by Elton John and Miss Piggy
28:2716/04/2024
Covers

Covers

Today, Briton and Kristin come back to follow up the OG episode with covers. Featured Wines/Songs Adam: Domaine Carneros, Sparking Brut- paired with Julien Baker and her cover of Photobooth by Death Cab For Cutie Briton: Resonance Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley OR paired with Fiona Apple's cover of Across the Universe by the Beatles Kristin: Dehesa la Granja, Castilla y Leon and Tres Raices Temptanillo paired with Linda Ronstanldts cover of Blue Bayou Manny: Achaval-Ferrer Quimera (Bordeaux in reverse), paired with My Brightest Diamond's cover of Feeling Good (Feelin' Good).
01:29:3302/04/2024
The OG

The OG

Adam and Manny are joined by two friends and amazing wine peeps, Briton Phelps and Kristin Tarbell. Today they discuss the OGs of wine and music. You can tell that Kristin and Manny are friends when they find out they picked the same wines!! Wine and Music pairing Opening Tune: Ira Louvin, Bottom Of The Bottle Briton Villa Mathilde Falerno del Massico Bianco and Rosso, Campania Italy The Clash, Straight to Hell Manny and Kristin Medici Ermite Solo Rosso, Reggio Italy Robert Johnson, Cross Road Blues Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, Islands in the Stream Adam Charles Heidsieck, Rose Reserve, Champagne (of course) France Shai, If I Ever Fall In Love Closing Tune: Scott Bradlee's Post Modern Jukebox, Love Yourself. Of course this is not an OG but a cover, why would that be? You better stay tuned.
01:09:3011/03/2024
Concentration

Concentration

Adam and Manny kick-off season 3 with a different format. Adam and Manny welcome wine expert extraordinaire Briton Phillips. The subject, concentration so pay attention! Featured Wines: El Bajio Brut, Guanajuato, Mexico Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris, Rotenberg Vineyard, Alsace France Bouchard Aine et Fils, Pommard, Burgundy France Featured Music: Bottom of the Bottle, Ira Louvin In Every Direction, Junip All Res, Go-Go Penguins Stand By Me, Tracy Chapman
01:10:1622/09/2023
A Place To Call Our Own!

A Place To Call Our Own!

Today Adam and Manny talk about Manny's adventures in France, more specifically in the Cote d'Or Burgundy!!!! A quater way through you'll get an auditory Easter Egg of Clos des Mouches! Featured wines: 2020 Jean Claude Boisset Aligote and Marsannay. Featured Artist: Tall Tall Trees and his song A Place to call You Own from his Album Free Days
01:04:5517/04/2023
Two Sides to the River: A side by side comparison of Tempranillo

Two Sides to the River: A side by side comparison of Tempranillo

Today Adam and Manny taste through 3 wines by the legendary and iconic Spaniard Alejandro Fernandez. Although he has passed his legacy continues through his Esperanza and their daughters. Today's featured wines are El Vinculo Alejairen, Condado de Haza Crianza and 20 Aldeas. Featured music: Colors by the Black Pumas!
01:04:3928/02/2023
Chardonnay All Day: The Magic of a Blank Canvas

Chardonnay All Day: The Magic of a Blank Canvas

Today after a brief hiatus Adam and Manny talk all things Chardonnay featuring the wines of Domaine Ferret Pouilly Fuisse and Two Squared by Alpha Omega. Featured Artist: Khruanbin with their song Maria También
58:0129/11/2022
Blind Faith: This is Why We Are Friends

Blind Faith: This is Why We Are Friends

Today Adam and Manny each bring a different wine to the party. Of course they pick similar styles and stories. Todays Featured Artist: Blind Faith, Can't Find My Way Back Home Featured Wines: Andalia Valpolicella, Bodegas Aroa Le Naturel and Bardos Romantica
01:03:5430/08/2022
Hello Dolly: This is Whiskey Dolly

Hello Dolly: This is Whiskey Dolly

Today Adam and Manny have a special guest, Christen LaRochelle from the Booze Hustle, a podcast you should all check out! We chat about whiskey, cocktails and The Chicks!!!! Amen for fierce women! Featured artist: The Chicks from their album Wide Open Spaces. The song... Give it Up Or Let Me Go!
01:17:5426/07/2022
Lazin' Down the River: Tasting Cabernet Fran from the Middle Loire

Lazin' Down the River: Tasting Cabernet Fran from the Middle Loire

Today Adam and Manny taste through 2 amazing Cabernet Francs from Saumur, Domaine des Ormes and Chinon, Les Vignobles du Paradis. Todays artist is the amazingly amazing Queen and their song Doing Alright from their debut, self titled album 👸👑
01:00:4105/07/2022
The Letter in N for Chenin: A conversation about wine, music and humanity

The Letter in N for Chenin: A conversation about wine, music and humanity

Today we have a bonus episode with the generous folks at Sommation_live. Manny talks with Bruno Ameida to celebrate Chenin Blanc day. They also talk a lot about the beauty of music, the inspiration of foundations and the joy of expression. Featured music: Ramble On from Led Zeppelin, Chan Chan from Buena Vista Social Club, Mustt Mustt from Nusrat Fahet Ali Khan, Recuerdos de la Alhambra from Narcisco Yepes, Pain Killer from Ruby Rose Fox and Philosophize in It! Chemicalize With It! from Kishi Bashi. Cheers folks!
01:12:2521/06/2022
It's Electric: Concha y Toro Terrunyo

It's Electric: Concha y Toro Terrunyo

Today Adam and Manny drink the wines of Concha y Toro, specifically their Terrunyo line. They talk terroir, the history of Chilean wines and Jimi Hendrix. Featured Wines: CyT Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc and Carmenére. Featured Artist: Jimi Hendrix Stepping Stone
49:2131/05/2022
Fire: A Barrel Tasting of the 🔥 vintage of 2020 in Burgundy

Fire: A Barrel Tasting of the 🔥 vintage of 2020 in Burgundy

Today Adam and Manny taste some amazingly beautiful barrel samples of Albert Bichot's Burgundies (surprise, surprise). Featured Wine: Long-Depaquit Chablis Premier Cru Vaucopin, Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésirs, Albert Bichot Fleurie Beaujolais, Domaine Clos Frantin Vosne-Romanee Featured Artist: Black Pumas and their killer track Fire from their self titled Album Black Pumas
01:16:1210/05/2022
Spring Wines and the Sun Song

Spring Wines and the Sun Song

Hey friends, this is just a quick bonus 😉. This is a music/wine pairing I did for da gram. Music and wine is a beautiful thing. Featured wine: 2020 Albert Bichot Savigny les Beaune 1er cru, Les Peuillets Featured artist: Laura Veirs and her song Sun Song from her 2013 album, Warp and Weft
04:0419/04/2022
A Jammin' Trip: A Trip Through Catalunya

A Jammin' Trip: A Trip Through Catalunya

Today Adam and Manny taste through two jammin' wines from Catalunya. Specifically Vinyes Domènech, Sotabosc from Montsant and Vall Llach, Embriux from Priorat. Featured music: Strange Brew from Cream!!!!!!
01:02:5305/04/2022
Rumors from Pizza Barbone

Rumors from Pizza Barbone

Yes my friends the rumors are true, Pizza Barbone in Hyannis is about to reopen for in door dinning! Adam and I toast to chef Jason O'Toole with some beautiful wines from the South of France. Sorry for the background noise but we were there during service and were treated to some amazing pizza so we did not mind. Featured wines: Rumors Rosé, Cotes de Province and Chateau Pennautier, Terroir Altitude, Cabardés. Featured music: Adam's favorite, the amazing Lindsay Lohan and her song... Rumors (Adam is wicked smaht)
01:24:0622/03/2022
Delicious Disruption: A Conversation with Philippe André from Charles Heidsieck

Delicious Disruption: A Conversation with Philippe André from Charles Heidsieck

Today Adam and Manny have a conversation with the ambassador of Charles Heidsieck Champagne🍾🥂🍾🥂. Its a story of hope, intrigue, pardons and beautiful bubbles. These are wines to make you jump with a dude that makes you move!!!! Featured Wines: Charles Heidsieck 2006 Rosé and Charles Heidsieck NV Blanc de Blanc Featured Song: Jump Around by House Of Pain
01:12:4301/03/2022
Peanut of the Night a.k.a Three's Company (because Manny's greedy)

Peanut of the Night a.k.a Three's Company (because Manny's greedy)

Today Adam and Manny sip on some great Pinot Noirs from Oregon and Burgundy. More specifically the Willamette Damnit and the Cotes de Beaune. Featured wines: Alexana Terroir Series Pinot Noir/ Albert Bichot Corton Clos Marechaudes Grand Cru (Hell yes!)/ Domaine de la Vougeraie Pommard les Petite Noizon. Featured music: Nusrat Fahet Ali Khan Mustt Mustt from the album Mustt Mustt
01:03:2815/02/2022
Good Vibrations: A Conversation with Jean-Charles Boisset

Good Vibrations: A Conversation with Jean-Charles Boisset

Today Adam and Manny sit with vigneron icon , Jean-Charles Boisset and here about his life story, his vision and how he created several world class wines that have not only an amazing sense of place but also wines for beautiful vibrations. Featured wines: Chateau Buena Vista, Carneros, Chardonnay and Raymond, Reserve, Red Velvet Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon. Featured Music, well, let's just say that love of California was in order
53:4918/01/2022
A Song for Everyone: A Reason to Celebrate

A Song for Everyone: A Reason to Celebrate

Today Adam and Manny talk about wines to celebrate, why we celebrate the New Years and why we should celebrate everyday. Happy Solstice Friends! Featured wines: Luc Belaire Lyx and LVE Sparkling Rosé Vin de France Featured Music is by the great American Composer Duke Ellington: It Don't Mean A Thing and Auld Lang Syne
53:2221/12/2021
A Love Letter to Beaujolais

A Love Letter to Beaujolais

Today Adam and Manny discuss the often times misunderstood region of Beaujolais. This holiday classic has a rich and storied history that is fun, wacky and complex like the wines it produces. Featured wines: 2019 Chateau des Jacques Moulin A Vent and the 2018 Chateau Pierreux Brouilly Grand Reserv. Featured music: Jean Constantine's Le Beaujolais (think Jerry Lewis here folks!)
01:04:0023/11/2021
Winter Wines for the Holiday Table

Winter Wines for the Holiday Table

Manny sits down with Cassandra Cruth of Julio's Liquors in Westborough Mass to discuss Holiday Food and Wine Pairing ideas. Featured Wines: Dom. Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Blanc, Alsace France // Bodega Chacra Barda Pinot Noir, Patagonia Argentina // La Jardin de la Emperatriz, Crianza, Rioja Spain // Chat. Pierreux Brouilly, Grand Reserve, Beaujolais France
01:22:1222/11/2021
Glorious, Harmonious

Glorious, Harmonious

Adam breakdown his techniques when the pairs wine and food while dispelling common myths and pairing faux pas. Manny takes on why music is also an important part of the pairing. Featured Artist: Takenobu Song: Glorious Harmonious Album: Conclusion
01:07:2009/11/2021
Kampai! From Sake to Shrines

Kampai! From Sake to Shrines

Today Adam and Manny visit Japan and talk about sake, history and music. Today's featured sakes are Soto Junmai, Bunraku Junmai Yamahai, Watari Bune Junmai Ginjo and Kirin-Zan Junmai Daiginjo. The featured artist is Kishi Bashi and his songs Philosophize In It, Chemicalize With It! And Q and A. Its a lot of sake and a lot of great music!
01:12:5726/10/2021
You're Welcome: Thank you New Zealand

You're Welcome: Thank you New Zealand

Today Adam and Manny are talking New Zealand and not drinking but touching on your favorite Marlborough Sauv. Blanc. Featured wines: Craggy Range Sophia and Spy Valley Pinot Noir. Featured artist: Sisters Underground and their beautiful vibe, In The Neighborhood
53:4212/10/2021
Like a Rolling Stone: Dig It! Dig It! Dig It!

Like a Rolling Stone: Dig It! Dig It! Dig It!

Today Adam and Manny reminisce a time when they were drunk on horses in Argentina. They also talk about everything not Malbec because Argentina is not a one trick pony. The wines are complex, highly nuanced and super awesome! Featured wines: Amalaya Brut Nature, Susana Balbo Brioso Blanco and Bodega Chacra Barda Pinot Noir
01:04:4028/09/2021
Lean, Mean, Drinking Machine: From Riesling to Pinot Gri(s)gio

Lean, Mean, Drinking Machine: From Riesling to Pinot Gri(s)gio

Today Adam and Manny journey to Alsace, a region rich in viticultural and political history with a focus on the amazing wines of Domaine Zind-Humbrecht! Featured Wines: 2018 DZH (Domaine Zind-Humbrecht for short) Riesling, Roche Granitique and 2012 DZH, Pinot Gris, Clos St Urbain, Rangen de Thann, Grand Cru
01:08:4414/09/2021
The French Connection: An Intro into Spain

The French Connection: An Intro into Spain

What do the Bag Pipes have in common with Jamon Iberico? Adam and Manny jump over the Pyrenees mountains and talk about the long history of Spanish winemaking from the Phoenicians to the Celts. The Romans to the Mors and finally the French winemakers who all helped to transform Spain into a power house of exceptional wine, food and people. Featured Wines:2020 Finca La Emperatriz Blanca and their 2017 Crianza as well as the 2020 Arinzano A Rosé.
01:14:3230/08/2021
Bottom Of The Bottle Trailer

Bottom Of The Bottle Trailer

This is basically our M.O.
01:2705/08/2021
Fifi the Flea: The Bug That Changed The World

Fifi the Flea: The Bug That Changed The World

Today Adam and Manny talk about the heartbreak of stupid technology, Russia's Champagne rip-off and the bug that changed the wine industry
01:09:1130/07/2021
Bonus Quickie: Pip Pip, Cheerio

Bonus Quickie: Pip Pip, Cheerio

Today Manny gives some quick love to the inventors of Champagne's Sparkling wines... the Brits?
05:4402/07/2021
Foot Hill Blues

Foot Hill Blues

Today Adam and Manny explore the region of Piemonte in the North West of Italy. A region surrounded by mountains and the Po valley that happens to make some of the most iconic wines of the world. But today, they decided to be obscure and drink some beautiful white wines that pairs perfectly with Piedmont Blues legend Sam Chstmon and his song " Let's Get Drunk Again"
55:1825/06/2021
Grazie Alla Prossima

Grazie Alla Prossima

Today Adam and Manny talk Tuscan from the coast to the mountains to Ariana Grande (hence the title!). Well... not so much the golden child wrapped in wicker, Chianti. Sacrilege!
45:0011/06/2021
Ulysses's Apron: A Wine Odyssey

Ulysses's Apron: A Wine Odyssey

Today Adam and Manny are joined by their friend and colleague Ciro Pirone the Italian Wine Specialist for Horizon Beverage. Ciro tells them of his childhood home Campania and drink some amazing wines from Villa Matilde
01:19:3428/05/2021
Tiny Bubbles

Tiny Bubbles

Today Adam and Manny talk Champagne, Chalk and a guy named Clovis
53:0415/05/2021
Drunken In Your Shade

Drunken In Your Shade

Today Adam and Manny talk rosé all day and dispel some of the myths about America's new favorite soft drink
44:2230/04/2021
How about another Quickie?

How about another Quickie?

Manny gives a quick rundown on the Northern Rhône with the 2018 Ogier Côte-Rôtie while recapping the history of the French Popes and the frost damage of 2021
07:3423/04/2021
As Cold As Ice

As Cold As Ice

Hey friends, today Adam gives us an update on the 2021 vintage in France and lets us know what damage can occur when there's an early spring thaw and then a sudden cold snap
06:0121/04/2021
River, Romans and Popes, Oh My!

River, Romans and Popes, Oh My!

Today Adam and Manny traverse back to the 14th century and discuss, Rivers, Popes, Grapes and how the famous village of Chateauneuf du Pape came to be as well as the AOCs of France
36:2018/04/2021
Just quickie on terroir

Just quickie on terroir

Today is a quick dive into Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. Why are they different? The best way is to get a bottle of each from the same producer and same vintage most likely they are made 100% the same. Ahh, sweet, sweet terroir
04:0005/04/2021
Bottom Of The Bottle 750: Benchmarks

Bottom Of The Bottle 750: Benchmarks

Today Adam and Manny explore the world of Burgundy and its focus on Terroir through to grapes, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Along the way they discover the intrinsic beauty of these historic benchmark varietals
44:0002/04/2021