In the first episode of Drunk Dial-- Adam and MAR's new hotline for listener questions-- King of Biodynamics Rudolf Steiner leaves a message from the grave to see what California white wines he should be drinking and they answer questions about volatile acidity, why yeast inoculation is such a big part of natural wine, what pairs with Frito Pies and more. Have a question for Adam and MAR? Drunk Dial them! Call 213-245-1503, leave them a message about wine or literally whatever and they'll get ba...
May 18, 2020•48 min•Ep. 51
Adam & MAR attempt Zoom technology with winemaker James Jelks while drinking Florèz Wines’ “Moonmilk,” chat about Chardonnay, Santa Cruz wines and god knows what else. We’re doing our best so thanks for tuning in during this insane time.
May 04, 2020•50 min•Ep. 50
MAR has her first glass of wine, Kindeli's "Otoño", in almost a month since she's been quarantined on quarantine with Shingles and cathes up with her bff Adam.
Apr 15, 2020•30 min•Ep. 49
This is a first. With Marissa out sick Adam does a solo ep. He interviews Vinny Eng, the sommelier, political activist, writer, and all around great person. They talk about the restaurant industry and how COVID-19 is probably going to change it forever.
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 48
MAR & Adam contemplate what if this was the last episode of the podcast? Ever?! And if it was, what are the big takeaways from the pod? Please note this episode was recorded before the pandemic reached its new heights. This is a serious matter and despite our love of laughing, we know coronavirus is no joke.
Mar 16, 2020•46 min•Ep. 47
Adam and MAR talk about the region of Beaujolais, why they put it on merch, and also get into politics and coronavirus because why the hell not considering the world might end? JK... sorta.
Mar 12, 2020•49 min•Ep. 46
MAR and Adam talk to Patrick Cappiello of Monte Rio wines
Mar 04, 2020•53 min•Ep. 45
The second part of our pairings episode from last week, which turned out to be disastrous in a couple ways.
Feb 28, 2020•39 min•Ep. 44
Adam and listeners have been wanting a pairing episode since ND started in 2018. MAR has always been skeptical but WE'RE DOING IT! Tune in today for part one, where Adam and MAR test four different wines with seven different snacks. Tune in next week to hear part two, where Adam and MAR discuss pairing in general and junk food pairings, MAR's least favorite thing aside from the term "orange wine."
Feb 18, 2020•51 min•Ep. 43
MAR and Adam discuss the social media epidemic in natural wine. Is it good, bad... Marissa's fault?
Feb 04, 2020•48 min•Ep. 42
MAR and Adam talk sweet wine. Why is it such a controversial thing to like in the pro wine community. We talk the ins and out of sweet wine.
Jan 27, 2020•42 min•Ep. 41
Adam and MAR discuss different kinds of wine fraud, ponder the possibility of a rise in wine fraud if the tariffs go into effect and somehow come full circle on it all while drinking Domaine La Taupe's 2017 "Surin"
Jan 20, 2020•43 min•Ep. 40
MAR and Adam talk about the new year, cinema and why White Claw rules.
Jan 13, 2020•48 min•Ep. 39
MAR and Adam sit down with Vermont wine maker Krista Skruggs of Zafa Wine and talk about what it takes to open a winery on nothing but a few dollars and a dream.
Jan 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 38
MAR and Adam drink Lamimidia's "Frekt" while discussing the impending 100% tariffs on European wine, how it could affect the economy of natural wine and also, while we're here, fuck Trump, dude.
Dec 16, 2019•36 min•Ep. 37
MAR and Adam drink Jus Jus by Martha Stoumen and talk about the growing popularity of Piquette, a low abv beverage made from the pomace of grapes.
Dec 09, 2019•33 min•Ep. 36
MAR and Adam GET REAL with hospitality activist and educator Ashtin Berry over a bottle of Ad Vinum's 2017 "Levat" rosé. The brilliant Berry, who's also a sommelier & bartender, takes us to school on creating equity in the industry, how community needs to be as sustainable as environmental practices, the time her & Adam got into in the comments and so, so much more, including discussing last month's New York Times report on sexual assault in the wine industry MAR was a part of. TUNE IN. ...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 35
A small holiday thank you to our listeners (especially you Patreon subscribers)
Nov 30, 2019•5 min
Marissa and Adam drink Le Raisin et L'Ange "Hommage A Robert" while discussing the phenomenon of glou glou wines.
Nov 25, 2019•43 min•Ep. 34
Adam and MAR pop open Milan Nestarec’s “Juicy Fruit” and pop off about allocated wines, sample bottles and tasting before buying. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast .
Sep 26, 2019•49 min•Ep. 33
Adam and MAR have always supported universal glassware. But which is the best? Zalto? INAO? Stemless? On this episode, join Adam and MAR while they drink Frank Cornelissen's "Susucaru" Rosato out everything from $3 Crate and Barrel glasses to Madonna Inn goblets to find the best glass for your bottles. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast .
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 32
MAR and Adam drink Staigaire’s “Sweat Dreams” and talk about dry farming: what it is, why it’s a pillar of natural wine philosophies and whether or not climate change may change that. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast .
Aug 26, 2019•41 min•Ep. 31
Adam and MAR drink Alessandro Viola’s “Sinfonia di Grillo” while talking about one of the natural wine world’s brightest stars: Orange wine. They’ll take you through how it’s made, what gives it that bright orange color, and how MAR’s campaign to call it “skin-contact” has pretty much failed. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast .
Aug 19, 2019•38 min•Ep. 30
Adam surprises MAR with a new segment called "Poppin' Off" where they open sparkling wine and spring topics on one another without warning APPARENTLY since MAR was def not ready for this conversation about a sub sandwich chain's natural house wine. For fans of the OG rambles, you're welcome. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast .
Aug 05, 2019•25 min•Ep. 29
Ordering wine at restaurants can be a pain in the ass even for pros. In this episode, Adam and MAR discuss the ways they navigate a wine list, when to send wines back and other wine list related shit, like Adam's hard stance on corkage and MAR's shock to hear there are people out there not tipping on wine. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most th...
Jul 22, 2019•45 min•Ep. 28
Adam and MAR go through the entire Court of Master Sommeliers ' Deductive Tasting Format with an unlabeled bottle from a winemaker you probably know of and wow, it was TURBID. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To ...
Jul 08, 2019•48 min•Ep. 27
Wine fairs are growing faster and bigger by the minute. It seems there's a new one in a new city almost monthly. This is GREAT news! However, have you ever been overwhelmed and totally lost trying to figure out how to navigate a room of 400 people while also figuring out what wines to taste and which wine makers to visit? Have no fear, Adam and MAR are here! We discuss etiquette, tips & tricks, and personal insights to help you navigate wine fairs around the world. It's HRN's annual summer f...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 26
It’s June so Adam and MAR discuss the totally expected topic of summer wines while drinking some totally unexpected gems. JK what else would we be drinking if it wasn’t Calcarius' "OrangeJulius" Falaghina, Le Sot de L'ange's "Malolatix” and Micro Bio's "Correcaminos.” Heads up: There has been a lot of bottle variation on the “Correcaminos” since the recording of this episode. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensur...
Jun 10, 2019•59 min•Ep. 25
You finally get your hands on that wine you've been dying to try and... it sucks? In this episode, Adam and MAR discuss bottle variation, when wines don't live up to their hype and how to manage your expectations, which is just good for everything in life TBH. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast .
Jun 03, 2019•37 min•Ep. 24
What does it mean when someone says "typicity", are all grapes supposed to taste the same? Marissa and Adam explore two Pinot Noir's (Scar of the Sea from California and The Other Right from Australia) and see if they can find the common thread. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.
May 20, 2019•49 min•Ep. 23
