Season 3 Episode 15 Season 3 Finale!! It's crazy to think that this is the 59th episode we've published! It's been a wild journey, and we're not done yet. In honor of end of Season 3, Bottled Up! is going to take some time to explore celebrations; the wines we choose for those celebrations and what they mean to us. Seán and Jenn each bring their own celebratory libations to share with each other and breakdown why those bottles in particular are good choices for our own personal celebrations. Gra...
Aug 31, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Season 3 Episode 14 Over the last three seasons we have hinted at and talked around Orange Wine. It felt like the topic could be avoided no longer and so here we are. Orange Wine! Or, as some may call it, Skin Contact Wine. This style of wine making goes back milenia to the very origins of wine. It's more than a fad and certainly not a hip modern invention. Join Bottled Up! as we explore the complex and complicated world of Orange Wine! This week's wine: New Wave Girl...
Aug 17, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Season 3 Episode 10 It's August 10th. Which means it's hot, and it's Seán's Birthday! Woooo!! So in honor of this special hot day, Bottled Up! a wine podcast of sorts would like to introduce you to one of Seán's favorite summer sippers-- Picpoul de Pinet. This white wine from the south of France is a real treat. Bright fresh acid and incredible citrus motes make for the perfect zipper summer time wine. Grab a bottle and Drink-A-Long with Jenn and Seán This week's wine: Domaine de la Madone Picpo...
Aug 10, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Season 3 Episode 12: Picture it, the wind blowing thru your hair, the scents of olive and orange groves strong in the air. All while you ride your cherry red vespa from one bakery to another. Traversing the volcanic geography of Sicily! Magic. Pure and simple. What's not simple tho is the expressions of terroir in, arguably, Sicily's most important grape-- Nero D'Avola. Come along with us at Bottled Up! while we explore everything this delicious red has to offer. This week's wine: Purato, Nero D...
Aug 03, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Season 3 Episode 11 The summer heat is still upon us. Maybe getting worse? Probably getting worse. The time to dig in and find those beverages to help beat the heat is here for certain. Enter Muscadet! This crisp French white hails from the far western end of the Loire Valley and is the PERFECT answer to the sweltering days. Grab yourself a bottle of Muscadet Sevre et Maine, a plate of oysters, and crank the volume to 11. This week's wine: Domaine de la Chauviniere, 2019, Muscadet Sevre et Maine...
Jul 27, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Season 3 Episode 10 The world of canned cocktails, also known as READY-TO-DRINK cocktails-- has exploded over the last few years. There are so many options and such strong marketing campaigns, that choosing the right canned cocktail can be overwhelming. So it is with nothing but altruistic motives that we here at Bottled Up! take on three canned options and give our very scientific and unbiased discoveries. This week we are drinking: Taylor Fladgate White Port and Tonic The Long Drink Ciroc Pine...
Jul 20, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Season 3 Episode 9 The summer heat is sitting firmly on our chests like an overweight tabby cat. Here at Bottled Up! we already had an episode where we spoke at length about Sparkling Rosé, but that doesn't mean we can't do it again! If anything, this summer heat is to blame. Heat and Sparkling Rosé just go hand in hand. So in this episode we bring it back to New World and taste a delightful vintage sparkling rose. Coming at us from former Moet Chandon Chef de Cave, Wayne Donaldson, is this abso...
Jul 13, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Season 3 Episode 8: The journey to the orgins of a grape can be winding and confusing. This week's episode probes into the daytime-TV-esque patronage of Primitivo, Zinfandel's Italian twin brother it didn't even know it had! This Episode's wines: CALX Primitivo Famiglia Falvo Masseria Liveli, Orion 2020...
Jul 06, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Season 3 Episode 7 We're back! After our unwanted and unexpected summer hiatus we return to drink in the heat. These hot summer days call for crisp and refreshing wines. While that impetus may be to run for some Rose, why not step outside the main display at the wine shop and try something new? Chenin Blanc from South Africa!! Like Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc is a very versitile grape and offers a huge range of expressions. For summer drinking this food friendly wine is one to keep on hand, for sur...
Jun 29, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Season 3 Episode 6 It's that time of year again. The sun is out, the shorts are short, and the days are long. These long balmy days call for bright refreshing wines, wines that cleanse the palate and help make this heat a bit more bearable. Of course the go-to is Rosé. Whether from Provence, Oregon, New Zealand, Upstate NY, or anywhere inbetween, Rosé has long been hailed as the official wine of summer, and deservedly so. With so many Rosés on the market the choices can be overwhelming. In the p...
Jun 01, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Season 3 Episode 5 Charadonnay is the most popular wine in the world. It is also one of the most controvertial. Everyone, and we do mean everyone has an opinion on this fine grape. For many Chardonnay has a reputaion of being overly oaked and buttery, and many are turned away from it because if that reputation. For sure this was and is a style that remains popular, but there are so so many other expressions of this amazing grape. On this episode we dive into the world of White Burgundy and what ...
May 25, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 5
After last week's technical failures we decided to revisit the wines of the Michael David Winery. Rather than drink the same bottle again, we grabbed another from their catalog and are happy to report we are not dissapointed. So grab your very own bottle of Petite Petit from Michael David Winery a Drink-A-Long™️ with us at Bottled Up! a wine podcast... of sorts. Wine: Michael David Winery, Petite Petit...
May 18, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This week Bottled Up! ran into some techincal difficulties and our incredible most award winning episode yet, was rendered unpublishable. Despite all that, we are determined not just leave our loyal listeners wanting. In place of a full length episode, here is a quick conversation about the amazing California Zinfandel we had and a few words to discuss the future. If you're not caught up, now is the perfect chance to catch up on past episodes and past drinkings, and we will see you next week for...
May 11, 2022•9 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Season 3 Episode 2: This week in wine shenanigans Jenn and Seán return to the Loire Valley in search of red wine to make their knees shake. We are of course talking about Chinon. This particular bottle teaches us a valuable lesson and reminds that wine is a livng beast and anything can happen! Grab your bottle of Chinon and Drink-A-Long on this week's epsiode of Bottled Up! Bottle: Charles Joquet, Chinon, Les Petites Roches 2021
May 03, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Season 3 Episode 1: We're back! After a bit of hiatus we are back to drink wine and talk about things tangentially related to wine! Episode 1 is in honor of the just recently passed Greek Easter, and as such we will be chatting about some greek wine. So grab your tirokefteri, warm up the pita, and pour yourself a big glass. Its time to dive in to SEASON 3! This episodes wine: Domaine Costas Lazaridi, Amythysos Blanc, 2021 Support Bottled Up! on Patreon...
Apr 27, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Season 2, Episode 14 The end of the year is upon us, and with it comes the end of Season 2 of Bottled Up! But fear not!! Before we share our tearful farewells for the the season-- we have one more episode! So hit your local wine shop and grab a bottle of Lambrusco and celebrate the end of 2021 and how awesome we all are for making it this far. In terms of celebration wines bubbles are always the go-to. Which is, of course, correct; but those bubbles don't have to be white! Enter the often-- wron...
Dec 29, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Season 2 Episode 13 Continuing the theme of holiday season beverages, Jenn and Seán take a quick dip into the world of Port! From restraining orders to cold remedies Port really has it all. Grab you glass and Drink-A-Long with Bottled Up!
Dec 15, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Season 2, Epsiode 12 To continue the series of "Things to drink when it gets cold and you want to feel festive" once again Jenn and Seán take a side step away from wine and move to that most controversial of beverages... Egg Nog. Whether you make your own, drink store bought, or prefer the delights of just chugging the left over french toast mix... there IS an Egg Nog for everyone. Grab your very own Nog and Drink-A-Long on this special holiday seasonal treat of an episode!
Dec 08, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Season 2 Epsideo 11: Thanksgiving has come and gone, and a new month is upon us. The winter weather is just starting up and the desire to cozy up in front of a fireplace is strong. Enter Mulled Wine! The favorite treat of wine drinkers in chilly places the world over! It's spicy, its boozy, its the perfect treat on a cold day. Recipes are passed down from generation to generation, secretly gaurded. Or Aunt Jane just goes down to the store and buys a pre-spiced bottle! Both options are great. Com...
Dec 01, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Season 2, Episode 10 The world of white wine can be super polarizing. People claim that white wine is "entry level wine" or will just flat out refuse to drink it believing it all to be oaky buttery flavor bombs. Statements like these can be off putting to many people looking to taste white wine, let us assure you white wine is neither of those things. Enter Seán's favorite white wine-- Albariño. Albariño is a white wine from the north west coast of spain and it's.... well just listen to the epis...
Nov 17, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Season 2 Epsidode 9! After spending a good bit of time in Europe recently Jenn and Seán move down under. It's time to discuss the heavy hitter of Australian wine, Shiraz. Shiraz is a bold in your face fun explosion and Bottled Up! is here for it. Grab your bottle and Drink-A-Long! This week's wine: First Drop, Mother's Milk, Shiraz 2020
Nov 10, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Season 2 Episode 8 They like to call him Big Papa... the grape that fathered so many. We are, of course, talking about Cab Franc! The Daddy mac of em all. Most often used as a blending grape Cab Franc is a grape we have all tasted. So what's it like on its own? More and more these days single varietal Cab Franc wines are being made and they can be super interesting. This week Jen and Seán taste two different French Cab Francs and explore the differences that just a few miles can make. This week'...
Nov 03, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Sean 2 Episode 7 Fall is very much upon us in full force... so let's drink some white wine! This episode is all about Grüner Veltliner. For some people Grüner is a substitute for Sauvignon Blanc, for other its the ultimate food wine. For us Grüner is the best way to introduce our friends to the wonerful and exciting world of Austrian wines. Grab yourself a bottle and Drink-A-Long with Jenn and Seán on this episode of Bottled Up! This Week's wine: Grüner Veltliner, Mantlerhoff, Niederosterreich 2...
Oct 27, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Season 2 Episode 6 It's that time of year. The leaves are changing, chunky scarves are being pulled out of closests, there's a bite in the air, and all your favorite foods, beverages, and beauty products are now Pumpkin Spice. This week Bottled Up! takes a break from wine to taste test a handful of Pumpkin Beers and Ciders. Are they good? Are they Bad? That's for you to decide. This episode's beverages: Naked Flock Pumpkin Cider Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale Lexington Brewing Co Bourbon Barrel Aged Pum...
Oct 20, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Season 2 Episode 5 It's here! The final episode of the trilogy. Part 3 takes us to France... where if we're honest most good trilogies end. So here we are are exploring what France has to offer in the world of grenache/garnacha and why some of the most sought after Grenahce wines come from the south of France. Grab yourself a bottle and Drink-A-Long with us! This weeks wine: Gerard Bertrand, Grand Terroir, Tautavel 2016
Oct 13, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Season 2 Epsiode 4 Continuing a deep dive in the Grenache/Garnacha grape, part two dives into the world of Spanish Garnacha. Specifically Garnacha from the Calatayud region of Spain. Grab a bottle and Drink-A-Long! This week's wine: Lo Brujo, Garnacha, Calatayud D.O.
Oct 06, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 4
On this third episode of the season Jenn and Seán try something new. This episode will be the first of a TRILOGY! The Garnacha Trilogy. The first part of this trilogy takes us spain and to an offspring of the Garnacha grape, Garnacha Tintorera. Originally bred by crossing Grenache with Petite Bouschet, Garnacha Tintorera (also known as Alicante Bouchet) is a beast of a grape, that produces big bold wines with an epically dark color. Make sure to grab a bottle and Drink-A-Long (tm) This week's wi...
Sep 29, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Season 2 episode 2 When discussing wine, ya know like ya do, there are certain names that immediately elicit a certain sense respect. Bordeaux, Chianti, Alsace, and of course... Sancerre. Sancerre is one of those wines that is shrouded in mystique and mystery, and yet we all know it as a great wine. If you find yourself wandering the white wine sections of your local shop lost, alone, and confused-- Sancerre is that beacon in the dark. Always good, always interesting, and always a good choice. I...
Sep 22, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 2
After the summer hiatus, Jenn and Seán are back! Ready to tackle the big topics of "mason jar vs Smuckers jar" and "Bold Cab vs Big Cab"; season two is going to be a doozy. As always there will be lots of laughs, a good amount of wine knowledge, and copious amounts of drinking. Join Jenn and Seán on episode one of season two to taste some fun Japanese wines and learn a little bit about the growing wine world in Japan and Asia. This week's wine: Yamanashi de Grace 2019...
Sep 15, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 1
On this very special Season 1 finale episode of Bottled Up! Jenn and Seán make a little left hand turn from tradional grape wine, moving into the exciting and incredibly varied world of Japanese Sake. Two bottles are broken out showing just how easy it is to find incredibly different and remarkable Sakes at your local liquor store or wine shop. Grab yourself some Sake, find a cool, contemplative place to sit, and join Bottled Up! as we explore this exciting wine. Be sure to follow all our social...
Jun 30, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 16
