WINE 101: How to deal if wine gives you heartburn

Jen June 16, 2010

I have a friend, Bryan, with a rather sensitive stomach. Acid reflux, heartburn, queasiness, ulcers, and other ailments hit him from time to time. He’s also an integral part of our weekly wine podcast, so it often creates problems. He’s even had to cancel wine trips because of it. He’s […]

WINE 101: Corks vs. Screwcaps

Jen May 25, 2010

I think most of us have a negative view of wines with screw caps. Visions of party nights in college, too many bottles of Boones Farm and Mogen David, and the next day’s inevitable hangover. From Night Train to MD 20/20, screw caps have been synonymous with bad wine. But […]

EPISODE 53: Shiraz/Syrah Face-off

Jen April 21, 2010
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  We told you about the wine that smelled like burning carpet, we told you about the wine that tasted like cocktail sauce … find out what happens when the Geeks try what might be the … Worst. Wine. Ever. (It wasn’t the Rosemount Estates, of course) Interested to learn more […]

EPISODE 51: The Quest for Elf Moon Wine, Part 1

Jen April 7, 2010
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  Chris, Jen, Bryan, Kate and Tim embark on an adventure to find out who stole a valuable shipment of Elf Moon Wine with magical healing powers before it is too late! Oh, and they also enjoy some Mad Cow Sangria from Bovine Wines!  

EPISODE 48: Engine House 25

Jen March 17, 2010
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  Chris and Jen sit down with Duane Rieder of Engine House 25 winery in Pittsburgh, PA to talk about his awesome wine, beautiful labels and some gnarly vines!