On this bonus episode Jenn and Seán continue down the pink tinted road of their Rosé Journey. This time making tasting 4 different cans of Rosé wine. Cans have become extremely popular and the seleciton is huge!! Which makes total sense. They are easy to transport, easy to pack in a cooler, and perfect for park picnics and front yard bar-b-ques. Go grab your favorite can of Rosé and drink along as the tasting happens! Also listen closely for a NEW LISTENER GIVEAWAY CONTEST!!! All in all its a ve...
Jun 23, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 15
After years of being maligned Rosé wine is seeing a resurgrence in popularity that very much due. Rosé may be the ultimate warm weather quencher. Its bright acid and fruit forward palatte make it the perfect thing to fight against that summer time heat. But where to start? Rosé is many and varied. In this episode Jenn and Seán dive intothe basics of rosé and taste a few. Grab yourself a bottle of pink loveliness and drink along!
Jun 16, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Is Vinho Verde the most perfect summer time wine?? We think it is. When the summer heat hits, grab a bottle of refreshing light and slightly fizzy Portuguese Vinho Verde. This Week's Wines: Casal Garcia Vinho Verde and Alianca Vinho Verde Fado music: Alexandre Bateiras , Valsa em Fá# MenorCanções da Lua Nova
Jun 02, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The world is full of drink options. Wine, beer, and cocktails are all great options. So how about wine cocktails? Is there a world beyond the mimosa and white wine spritzer? There sure is! On this bonus episode Seán and Jenn explore some of the options and taste a few themselves. Wine: Elderflower Spritz, Sangria, New York Sour.
May 26, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 13
It's here! The thrilling part three finale of our dive into the world of Merlot. This time we leave the fruit forward bold expressions of the New World and head over to the Old World, specifically Bordeaux France. So how different is merlot from the old world? Drink-Along with us and find out! Wine: Clos de Menuts 2016, St. Emilion Grand Cru
May 19, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On episode 12 we ended up tasting a bottle of Merlot that we weren't entirely pleased with, and thats ok! Not all wine is created equal and sometimes, bad bottles jut happen. That said, Bottled Up! is determined to make sure we give every grape its due and so on this Bonus Episode we will review another Merlot. This time returning to our buddy Charles Smith (of Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling) and tasting his The Velvet Devil Washington State Merlot. Did we succeed this time around? Listen a...
May 05, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Merlot is the single most planted red grape in the world. It is used to make some of the rarest, most expensive, and most saught after wines in the world. So why does is have such a bad rap? This episode is part one of a two part series delving into one of the most important grapes in the world, Merlot. Wine: Lockhart 2017 Merlot
Apr 28, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Der Erklarungsversuchfeinheitenrieslings! Roughly: desperately trying to explain the intricacies of Riesling. For bonus episode number 11 we return to Riesling and provide a tasting profile for a stand up example of German Riesling, and we briefly dive into the important world of Wildcats-- the movie. Enjoy! Wine: Alsheimer Rheinblick Riesling Spätlese
Apr 21, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Backpfeifengesicht-- or in english "A face that needs to be slapped". Riesling. Either you love it or you hate it. Regardless of how you feel about it, though, Riesling is a grape and wine with incredible breadth. From sweet to dry, crisp to floral there is a Riesling for every palate and every occasion. Jenn and Seán narrow the topic down and touch on the history, growth, and tastes of Riesling. Grab a glass and listen along, and next time someone tries to group all Rieslings together with a "o...
Apr 14, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Its Spring Break! Time to celebrate, but as we are still in the midst of a global pandemic it's time to celebrate responsibly! On this bonus episode Seán and Jenn take a break from exploring wine, and instead see what the hype is with Ready-To-Drink cocktails. Whether in a can or a bottle, more and more of these high ABV drinks are showing up on liquor store shelves. So grab yourself a Ready-To-Party cocktail and lsiten along to Bonus Episode number 10! Cocktails consumed: Cutwater Spirits Cold ...
Apr 07, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In the wide world of wines of course there is a place for those who love all things sweet. Come along with us as we explore the exciting world of Dessert Wines! From Late Harvest to Ice Wine, Sauternes to Port, we cover them all-- and taste two while we're at it! Along with the release of this episode is the launch of the Bottled Up! Patreon. It would mean the world to us if you would head over and check out the exciting thing we have going on at Patreon. All bottled up Patreon members will have...
Mar 31, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Bonus Episode number nine! 5 amazing listeners have their voices heard. You sent in questions and we find some answers. Join Jenn and Seán as they peel back the layers of the onion to address sediment, tasty grapes, snacks, old world vs new world, and emotional wine drinking. Wine: Casal Garcia Vinho Verde and Altano Douro Find us on YouTube! Check out the Bottled Up! blog!...
Mar 24, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9
*no liver** or fava beans were harmed in the making of this episode ** except maybe our own livers. When Italian wine is the topic of covnersation no wine is more iconic than Chianti. This easy drinking yet incredibly complex wine is known to everyone who drinks wine. On this episode Jenn and Seán just scratch the surface of this storied and historical imporant Italian wine. Join us for a sip. Wine: Banfi Chianti Classico 2018 Bottled Up! Webpage: bottledupbodcast.blog Bottled Up! YouTube: Bottl...
Mar 17, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 9
What is organic wine? Is it a marketing ploy? What about Biodynamic Wines? Can I get Tuesday-Tipsy in a eco responsible way? Jenn and Seán answer these questions and more in this 8th Bonus Episode! This weeks wine: Zio Baffa Pinot Grigio (provided by WineArt NYC) and Brooks Dry Riesling
Mar 10, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot GREEEEEEEEEEEE. If you love refershing white wines, you will love Pinot Grigio. On this episode Jenn and Seán sample a new (2020! super fresh!) Pinot grigio from Sustainable viticultural wine producer Zio Baffa. Grab a bottle and come along! This week's episode is sponsored by Wine Art NYC , check them out online or if you're local to NYC go check them out in person. This week's wine: Zio Baffa Pinot Grigio 2020 The Bottled Up! Podcast You Tube Channel is now live...
Mar 03, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The Pandemic has changed a lot of things. How we approach shopping and interacting in public spaces is defintely one of those things. Wine Clubs and Wine Subscription services offer a way to shop for your daily juice while limiting public interaction. On this bonus Episode Jenn and Seán go thru the pros and cons of wine clubs, and maybe discover a few other fun bits in the world of subscription services. more info at The Bottled Up! Blog Follow us on Social Media! Instagram: @ bottled_up_podcast...
Feb 25, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Spain is one of the largest wine producers in the world. Amazing wines can be found across all price spectrums in Red, White, Rose, and Sparkling. In this Episode Jenn and Seán test the waters of Spain's largest wine producing region, Rioja. It's a journey, come along with us. Wine of the week: El Coto Crianza Rioja 2016 This episode's musica tracks are by Jose Barrios and Rune Dale Bottled Up! Instagram Bottled Up! Blog...
Feb 17, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Bonus Episode Number 6! 6?!?! Thats crazy. Crazy fun. In this bonus episode Jenn and Seán dive in to the world of winemaking and how the wine maker can shape the flavors in your glass. This week's wine is: Divum Chardonnay 2016 More information on our blog: Bottled Up! Blog This week's music is from Scott Buckley
Feb 10, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Chardonnay. We all have an opinion. SO why not listen to ours? This weeks wine is: L'Orangeraie 2019 Chardonnay
Feb 03, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6
For as long as there have been movies, there has been wine in movies. In this bonus episode Seán and Jenn take a wander thru the love affair that is Cinema and Wine. Special thanks to our first Patreon Patron, Ethan Steimel and the Artistic Finance Podcast.
Jan 28, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Pinot Noir is huge in pop culture. Its also an incredibly important grape in the world of wine! Join Seán and Jenn while they dip their glasses into the Pinot Pool. This weeks wine: The Pinot Project, Pinot Noir 2019 music by: Dar Gorlan
Jan 20, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Let's take a minute to explore the different types of wine enclosures! Corks, Screw Caps, Boxes, Cans. Each have their benefits and their drawbacks, and we have opinions about all of em! Wine: Prophecy Sauvignon Blanc Music by: Scott Buckley
Jan 13, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this week's episode Seán and Jenn start off the 2021 recording season with a bit of white wine knowledge droppin; exploring the ancient medical benfits of wine and the more modern need to watch Hobbits save the world. Check out our blog for more infomation on this week's episode and how to become a sponsor. Bottled Up! Podcast the Blog This week's wine: Prophecy Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Theme music by: Scott Buckley Additional music from: Attic Stein Beats...
Jan 06, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Bonus Episode 3. A few quick tips for storing and serving your sparkling wines... and how to save the world, by drinking.
Dec 30, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
It's the time of the year for sparkling wines! Jenn and Seán take sometime to learn about some sparklers near and far and reminisce about New Year's Eve's past. This week's wines: Cupcake Prosecco NV and Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc 2017
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Seán and Jenn answer listener questions from Episode 2. There's tips on wine shopping, wine cleaning, and avoiding bird poop! Wine provided by Adega Wines and Spirits
Dec 16, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode Seán and Jenn attempt to discuss the basics of wine. What is wine? Why is wine? Am I still not wearing pants? As usual the conversation derails, with ensueing hilarity, and Seán tries to bring things back with facts that are not at all basic. We pop open a bottle and take some listener questions. All in all, it's a good night in. This weeks wine: Cepas De Familia, Malbec. Mendoza Argentina 2017. This bottle is sponsored by Adega Wines and Spirits in Astoria NY ( adegawinesandspir...
Dec 09, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Seán and Jenn are still seperated by covid safety restrictions (don't worry neither of us has Covid), but there's only one bottle! Join in and listen as Jenn watches, with commentary, as Seán tastes a 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau to compare against the 2020 bottles opened in episode one-- there may or may not be some discussion of late '90's music trends. This episode's bottle is a 2019 Beaujolais Villages Nouveau from Karim Vionnet. Pictures of the label a few extras on our insta @bottled_up_podcast...
Dec 02, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
EPISODE ONE: Meet Seán and Jenn. Seán is a wine enthusiast and a wine student, using this pandemic time to further his knowledge and dive deeper into the bottle. Jenn is his very enthusiastic friend and conspirator in delving the depths of the bottle. In this premier episode one Seán and Jenn explore Beaujolais Nouveau. Where it comes from, its sorrid history, 1994 fashion sense, and of course what it tastes like! This episode's bottle is: Domaine de la Madone, Beaujolais Nouveau 2020 from Jean ...
Nov 25, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Just a quick snip of what you can expect from this zanny wine podcast!
Nov 24, 2020•59 sec•Season 1Ep. 1
