In today's Episode, Jonathan and Damien open a 1.5ltr bottle of 2011 Produttori del Barbaresco for the Easter Holiday to share with friends. The guys return from a week away to discuss the nostalgia of opening large format bottles, debate proper glassware to use for nebbiolo and talk about some great Wine Searcher stats that Damien pulled off the interweb. This episode is packed full of general knowledge about the wine industry as a whole and the region of Barbaresco. We hope you enjoy. Wines Ta...
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 23
In this episode Jonathan and Damien focus in on the varietal Cabernet Franc. The duo open two very different styles of Cab Franc and discuss everything from 80's cartoons to Instagram influencers marketing wine now. This is a total rabbit hole of an episode in which you will discover both Damien's worst fashion mistakes to Jonathan's amazing singing voice. We really hope you enjoy, and remember "Knowing is half the battle" Wines Tasted: 2017 Malibu Rocky Oaks Cabernet Franc - Malibu Coast, Calif...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 28
In this episode, Jonathan and Damien pack up their mic's and take the Spilling the Truth on the road to meet with their friend Dermott Hutton, owner of Firehall Brewery in Oliver, British Columbia. Firehall Brewery is considered "The Beer of Wine Country" as they are the only brewery located in the heart of Canada's wine growing region. They make a variety of artisan beers including "The Hoser" and the trio have a chance to enjoy that along with few of the brewery's limited released while record...
Apr 03, 2019•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 21
In this Episode, Jonathan and Damien talk all about Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara. The duo open a couple affordable wines from the region and break down many of the different AVA's in Santa Barbara county. Their discussions cover everything from how the Sta. Rita AVA got its unique name to their take on free range organic sulfites. We hope you enjoy Wines Tasted: 2015 Cambria Pinot Noir "Julia's Vineyard" - Santa Maria Valley, California 2015 Foley Pinot Noir - Sta. Rita Hills, California...
Mar 30, 2019•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, Jonathan and Damien debut "The Cabernet Conversations" where they have a great discussion over two amazing Cabernets. The guys dive deep into their cellars for this episode and come out with shocking results. One of the bottles might be the last in existence and they talk about everything from label importance to Tahitian wines while enjoying these amazing cabs. Damien does get a bit nostalgic talking about consuming vintage wines on this episode and the guys even have a chance ...
Mar 12, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, Jonathan and Damien welcome to the table local dining reporter, Lauren Saria from the Arizona Republic. There was plenty to discuss as Lauren just returned from her first trip to Italy and spent this past weekend eating everything at the Devour Culinary Classic. The guys open a some iconic Italian wines to share however this episode developed into a food and restaurant culture discussion in the end. They do cover everything from what its like to be a food critic and some unique ...
Mar 01, 2019•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, Jonathan and Damien are joined by their friend, Sean Tevik from Noble Tree & Thomas George winery to talk about Sonoma County, making wine approachable, and the wine business in general. Sean has had the privilege of working with one of Sonoma's greatest vineyard managers and he brought a wealth of knowledge with him to the show along with a few great wines. He has also worked on most every side of the business from sales to production and is a lot of fun to chat with. The t...
Feb 27, 2019•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 17
In this Episode of Spilling the Truth, Damien and Jonathan are joined by advanced sommelier Jason Caballero from Bourbon Steak in Scottsdale, AZ to talk everything sommelier. Jason leads the local Arizona somm prep classes and will also be taking his master sommelier exam later in 2019. The trio talk about everything from their humble wine beginnings and mentors to their epiphany wines. This episode is a great look into the sommelier profession and the effort it takes to achieve the highest desi...
Feb 19, 2019•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 16
In this episode Damien and Jonathan are joined on the mics by Valentina Huerta, the owner of Nonna Urban Eatery in Scottsdale, AZ. Valentina is as passionate as the guys are about food & wine and the conversation was off and running even before Damien could hit record. They quickly dive into the unique cuisine served at Nonna and how Chef Brugaletta crafts his seasonal menus using influences from his experiences around the world. While on the show, Valentina wanted to share some historical M...
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, Jonathan and Damien go back to their roots and dive deep into aged Chianti Classico and their love of Italy. The guys start out by discussing what a government shutdown means for new wine vintages arriving in the US and then get right into everything Tuscany and Sangiovese. They compare and contrast two very distinct vintages of Chianti Classico from two very different sized producers while telling many stories from their families and their travels there. The discussion covers e...
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, Damien and Jonathan welcome local Sazerac lover, influencer, and ambassador for Arizona Cocktail Weekend, Kirti Dwivedi of Diya marketing. The trio decide to forgo the wine and make Negroni's while discussing everything from their favorite dive bars to finding a kidney on Twitter. This episode is a great look into the craft spirit industry, the power of social media, and will give you an insider preview of some of the amazing events & competitions planned for Arizona Cocktai...
Jan 29, 2019•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, Jonathan and Damien open the iconic 2004 Clos Apalta from Casa Lapostolle. After a quick discussion about using an Ah-so wine opener, the conversation turns to the wine growing region of Chile and the history of the region. The guys really enjoy the nose and the nuances of the Clos Apalta while talking about the root louse phylloxera, the challenges facing the Chilean wine industry in today's market, and even the Queen of England. We hope you enjoy today's episode. Wine Tasted 2...
Jan 21, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, Jonathan and Damien get schooled in wine by chef and restaurant owner Cullen Campbell of Bar Pesce. Chef Campbell arrived to the show with a bottle of Txakolina, which is 100% Hondurrabi Zuri, and a porron to pour the wine. After a quick lesson on how to use a porron, chef and the guys skipped the wine talk and went straight to talking about Amaro, Mezcal and Fernet. This episode is a great look into the mind of a chef/owner and they discuss everything from favorite things to co...
Jan 15, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, Jonathan and Damien open a selection of vintage Veuve Clicquot and celebrate episode 10 by welcoming their first guest, James Chau from Strategic Group in Arizona. James represents some of the top Champagne houses is able to give insight into the region and the history of Veuve Clicquot as well as teach the guys a few things about proper pronunciation of some of the major houses. The three of them actually stay on topic talking Champagne for most of the show but its easy to keep...
Jan 09, 2019•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 13
In this episode Jonathan and Damien pop open a 16 year Joseph Phelps Monterey County blend called Le Mistral to see how well it held up. The discussion however quickly turns into their opinions of all the wine movies and the future of "Hollywood and Vine". They talk about many of the wine movies such as Sour Grapes, Somm, Bottle Shock, Sideways and The Red Obsession. Of course the conversation covers everything from "Why tasters often give Bordeaux a free pass" to the farmers of Barbaresco shoot...
Jan 03, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, Jonathan and Damien had planned to summarize all the top wine news of 2018 however their conversations takes them down many different paths. They discuss Campanian red wines, Italian bubbles, and all sorts of weird US wine shipping laws. The off topic things include everything from to the Music Instrument Museum to Jesus tears. We hope you enjoy today's episode and we hope you have a very happy New Year Wines Tasted 2009 Terredora DiPaolo Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio Rosso D.O.C....
Jan 01, 2019•2 hr•Ep. 8
On today's episode, Jonathan and Damien do their first late night recording and discuss higher end wines and what type of wine to bring to a holiday party. The guys debate and disagree throughout the episode, proving there is no right answer to the question. Their conversation covers everything from various ways a person can acquire collector or vintage wines to their biggest pet peeves when ordering off a restaurant reserve list. Cheers ! Wines Tasted 2005 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon - Oakville - ...
Dec 28, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 7
On today's episode, Jonathan and Damien discuss value wines to bring to a party of non wine professionals while blind tasting a few values themselves. The conversation today covers everything from our thoughts on vegan and sulfite free wines to our worst auto-correct text mistakes of all time. Cheers ! Wines Tasted 2008 Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon - Sonoma County, California 2016 Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon - Sonoma County, California 2016 The Velvet Devil Merlot - Washington State 201...
Dec 20, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 6
On today's episode, Jonathan and Damien do their first blind tastings of the show. They discuss how to taste wine, types of oak and what it does to wine, how to identify some varietals and of course some great party idea's associated with blind tastings. As usual they go off topic and discuss everything from fake id's to pickle-backs. Cheers ! Wines Tasted 2009 Beaucanon Estate Cabernet Franc - Napa Valley, California 2015 Les Pierres Saint-Amour Cru Beaujolais - Beaujeu, France...
Dec 11, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 5
On this Episode, Jonathan and Damien discuss using a Coravin to taste bottles of wine, the California fires and smoke taint, red and white zinfandels, the Rutherford Bench, what we consider a 'big wine', the Brunello scandal of '04, what is 'old vine', and many more topics. As always you never know where the conversation will go. Wines Tasted: 2015 Scarlett Zinfandel - Napa, California
Oct 05, 2018•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 4
On today’s show Jonathan and Damien discuss the importance of the wine importers to help buying foreign wines, trending varietals on social media, the states with the most (and least) wineries, Phoenix restaurant scene and some of the local restaurant owners we respect. Wines Tasted; 2016 Argami “Old Vine” Verdejo - Rueda, Spain 2016 Kellermeister Blauer Zweigelt - Niederösterreich, Austria
Aug 28, 2018•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 3
On todays episode Jonathan and Damien discuss their recent visit to The Gorge in Washington to see Phish, top varietals on social media , fukushima radiation, Januik winery in Woodenville, Spanish wine scandal with Pingus and Vega, show me the wine fax, and much more Thank you for listening Wines Tasted: 2011 Fossacolle Rosso di Montalcino 2008 Suavia "Le Rive' Soave
Aug 16, 2018•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 2
Today Jonathan and Damien discuss the launch of the podcast, glassware, what is icing, ESPN 8 'The Ocho', our family upbringing, UFC Heavyweight Championship fight and much more. Wine Consumed: 2017 Sans Liege "Les Jeunes" Grenache Rosé from Santa Barbara County
Aug 03, 2018•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 1
