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podcast· 41:13· S1E8Episode 8 - Greenlights through Rosé colored glasses
Greenlights, by Matthew McConaughey, is the perfect book to shake off the stupor of our shared year of unexpected pivots. As we crawl out of this season, we are gathering strength to be brave and take the hill, and McConaughey is all about going all in, but he wants us to stop and ask, 'What’s your hill?' first. Greenlights are about going and doing the thing, but they are also about timing and fate. Hearing about the author's path and passion will surprise and motivate you to take on your next challenge with wit and wisdom. This week, we are pairing Greenlights with a lovely rosé, the 2020 Birichino Vin Gris. Birichino means naughty or impish, which makes it a perfect rom-com match, and the exploits of Matthew himself make this an ideal choice. Rosé is also fitting because as this book shows us, a short-term experience can alter who you are for the rest of your life; rosé begins with black grapes that change forever when they undergo a short maceration or a quick press to become pink
podcast· 30:56· S1E7Episode 7 - Party of Two & a Port-ly Discussion
When Olivia moves from New York to L.A. to start her own law firm, she unwittingly embarks on a torte love affair with Senator Max Powell. Their shared love of dessert brings them together, but will his knowledge of her past tear them apart? We pair this cake driven story with a 2015 Quinta de la Rosa LBV Port, a lovely dessert wine created with good old-fashioned foot-treading and fortified to 19.5% alcohol with aguardente (fire water) brandy.
- podcast· 38:57· S1E6
Episode 6 - The Guest List and a Champagne Toast
You are invited to an Irish Wedding on a secluded foley where Will Slater, the host of the hugely popular television show ‘Survive the Night’ is tying the knot. The intrigue and backstory in this whodunnit puts the slain in ‘Slainte’ as Will has difficulty surviving the night himself. The complexity of the plot is a perfect pairing for the Dom Pérignon champagne used to toast the nuptials. Learn the difference between perlage and mousse as all of the characters’ issues bubble over in The Guest List. Like the muselet that holds back the pressure on the champagne, the wedding releases all the pent up anger from the guests and like champagne, revenge is best served cold.
- podcast· 41:34· S1E5
Episode 5 - The Lost Vintage & The Musings of Meursault
What if you had 3 chances to change your life, but you'd already used 2 of them? This is the position Kate finds herself in when she fails the Master of Wines exam twice knowing that after 3 times she faces a lifetime ban. The journey she takes to discover her roots in winemaking and study for this prestigious test takes her to France's Burgundy region where she unearths a family history...and wine...that had been hidden for generations. We explore the wines of this famous region, especially the 2017 Comtesse de Chérisey Bois de Blagny, discussing why Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the most common wines of the region and why the glass you drink from matters.
- podcast· 43:24· S1E4
Episode 4 - The Great Alone but with Ice Wine
Just as going through a tough season shows us how good the good days really are, persevering through harsh weather makes wine grapes deeper and sweeter. Put on something cozy and join us on our journey into the tundra as we discuss Alaska in The Great Alone and sip some ice wine.
- podcast· 44:29· S1E3
Episode 3 - Vampires and Vouvray
This chilling novel by Grady Hendrix is as southern as your hostess. Set just outside of Charleston, SC the Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires follows Patricia Campbell through her encounters with the mysterious James Harris. A genteel man with a vague past. As he embeds himself in the neighborhood and each of the character's lives, Patricia's suspicions of him and his past grow. As children in a neighboring town are disappearing, Patricia attempts to untangle the web of lies the newcomer has spun. Since book clubs are a social gathering in the south, we taste test several wines suitable for such an occasion. Learn about what the alcohol content means and more.
- podcast· 40:15· S1E2
Episode 2 - Pretty Things & A Chardonnay Showdown
In the novel by Janelle Brown, Pretty Things portrays wine collections, murder, betrayal, stolen furniture and another boat; this book has it all. Winnona & Keagen talk about this novel and then do a side by side comparison of two Chardonnays, one oaked, one unoaked, from the same vintner. Keagen breaks down why some bottles are $10 and some are $150, listen to learn some interesting facts. Both Chardonnays are from Louis Jadot. Check out readingbetweenthewines.blog for links to the books and wines!
podcast· 31:23· S1E1Episode 1 - The Book of Polly & Smoke Taint from the California Fires
In the inaugural episode your hosts Winnona Glass & Keagen Moore discuss The Book of Polly, life in the south, Smoke Taint, and so much more. They are drinking a bright, bold and brilliant 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon by Forth called All Boys. Check out readingbetweenthewines.blog for the link to the wine and book. 9qoLOTrZhT6rGwyAkEHX