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podcast· 1h 01mDana Farner & Learning Wines
The episode kicks off with hip sip tips! Ellen has been getting into aged sparkling wine—a 2004 bottle of Roederer Estates l’Ermitage recently took her fancy! David, meanwhile has come to embrace the greatness of pineapple, particularly in the kombucha he makes. The guest is Dana Farner, who works for Massanois, an importer/distributor and carries an advanced sommelier pin! She brought two sparkling rosé wines—one a dry Lambrusco and the other from the Marché made of the Lacrima grape. The conversation is wide ranging. Between Dana’s days doing improv and musical theatre in New York and her days somm-omg around town in Los Angeles she has acquired so much knowledge which she is always happy to share. Tune in for debates on turmeric and cats if nothing else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
podcast· 59:58Caroline Liem & Wines!
Ellen goes it solo today—but with David Zwick’s help! She reviews what people buy when they want to splurge. Burgundy and Champagne are big! Next they welcome casting director and acting coach extraordinaire Caroline Liem! She’s a vegan so they are drinking a bottle of Gothic Winery’s “Maelstrom” Pinot Noir. They cheers to Caroline’s new acting studio The Village! They talk about being vegan versus vegetarian and how that works for them. To wit, Caroline prepared an amazing vegan cheese plate and they test out an assortment of Miyoko’s Creamery Vegan cheese! That mozzarella is smooth like buttah. They get deep into whether it’s okay to have hobbies and turn them into a career and wine’s place in an office...and acting class! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
podcast· 57:41Adam Roberts and Therapeutic Wines!
Episode 3.3 starts with a hip hip hurray because it’s hip sip tip from the team. It took him some time but Shaughn is coming around to carbonic maceration reds! Ellen, meanwhile is enjoying Palo Cortado sherry. Then, they welcome Adam Roberts, author of the Amateur Gourmet blog and host of the Lunch Therapy to the podcast! Shaughn and Ellen both agree the Amateur Gourmet Instagram is a favorite. Adam’s wine situation started with getting to judge a wine writing contest for the James Beard awards—before he even knew anything about wine. He never let himself spend too much on a bottle to save his pennies for high quality food, but knows where to find good bottles in Los Angeles! He explains his new podcast, which uses what a person has for lunch to have a therapy session—food unlocks life! I honor of Ellen’s birthday they get into a bottle of her birth year Sauternes by Chateau de Fargues aka d’Yquem junior! It’s an astounding dessert wine from Bordeaux made with botrytized grapes. They
podcast· 1h 05mJ Ryan Stradal and Not-Lager Wines!
Episode two of season 3 kicks off with a high five and a hearty welcome to J Ryan Stradal, author of "Kitchens of the Great Midwest" and "The Lager Queen Of Minnesota". Shaughn and Ellen have an assignment for you: What's your splurge wine? We are up for the Barolo and Burgundy but we wanna hear more or...which producers? And the timer is on for producer David Zwick to chime in as much as possible. Everyone starts off by taking J Ryan off-brand from his latest book with a rosato from Spain! Then they get into how he came to be interested in wine and smuggling tales of Rhône varieties into California. The wine/beer talk ranges wide from oddest wine regions visited to Minnesota wine innovation to how bodies of water help grapes grow to novel writing and Midwest manners. Lastly they get into the collaborative with Delectable for a Final Five questions! Tune in for some joy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad
podcast· 1h 09mPrairie Rose and Cocktail Wines
Welcome to season three! Shaughn and Ellen decide that if their spin-off podcast (#sola) was on season three they should be too! They kick off the pod with a Grape of Thrones, which they need a new name for. Grape of the Week? This week it’s Semillon! Their guest this week is Prairie Rosé, author/host of the Bit by a Fox blog and podcast! They crack open a Mondeuse by Domaine d’Idylle, a chillable red from Savoie. Prairie specializes in cocktails but she actually got her start in the wine world—she’s a trained sommelier. She loves nerding out on it all! They get into the ins and outs of studying it, and wonder why everyone is so intimidated by it. Prairie talks about the components of a cocktail—a base, an acid and a sweet are the elements of a perfect cocktail. And garnishes are important! They also play What’s in the Glass? but get distracted by discussing the stress of wine press trips, Cyndi Lauper drama, the meaning of Prairie’s blog, and making plans for visiting Temecula. And pl
podcast· 56:57Coly Den Haan & Wines by Women!
This week Shaughn and Ellen are joined by Coly Den Haan, owner of wine shop Vinovore, where all the wines are made by women! But first they reveal the Grape of Thrones. This week it’s Vermentino, aka Favorita, aka Pigato, aka Rolle...it’s delicious! Coly Den Haan brought them a gem from her shop, a Petillant Naturel made by Margins Wine. It takes a little while to open without spilling but in the meantime Coly tells them the tale behind her journey to store ownership. It all started with bartending and taking wine classes. They all go through the chart that Vinovore uses to help you pick what sort of wine you’d like. It’s like a personality test with animals and wine! Shaughn is a Gold Owl, Ellen is a Pink Pony and David is a Purple Ape, take a listen to see if the results match their taste in wine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
podcast· 1h 05mFamily Catch Up and Very Special Wines!
It’s a very special family catch-up episode! Shaughn, Ellen and David are catching up on their busy busy year while taking down a bottle of Furmint...then later a surprise guest shows up and they crack open a second bottle. But first! They have new wine homework: what’s your pool party wine of choice? Shaughn wants a chilled Gamay or rosé while Ellen is contemplating cans. David has a sangria-mojito hybrid recipe they are all craving. Ellen catches everyone up on her writing and studying shenanigans. She had an exciting trip to Napa to share. Shaughn talks about his acting exploits—between auditions, plays and the premiere of Weird City, and a part on Barry! It’s been a cool year so far. Also, who would be into a Wine Situation Patreon? David is on board with it! He has been happy to no longer be on crutches, shout-out to his physical therapist! Plus he shares how his pod, Try It You’ll Like It is going. He has had a beer-y month. They are recording on pi day (3/14) so expect good food
podcast· 1h 02mCristie Norman & Take Two Wines!
She’s back! Cristie Norman, sommelier at Spago and creator of the Online Wine Course is back to wine without whining! Also returning is Grape of Thrones and Grapes of Thrones. This week is a Nebbiolo! Learn all about this fickle Italian variety. Cristie jumps in the conversation to talk about running a blind tasting group and her marvelous team at Spago. And then they discuss Wolfgang Puck’s very interesting snack... Plus all the details about her upcoming class! It’s all online and will be available soon. Follow @cristienorman_somm and @onlinewinecourse to find out how to take it. And of course, they play What’s In the Glass with a Muller Catoir Scheurebe, a wickedly delicious and quickly intoxicating wine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
podcast· 1h 00mAlain Jeu and Truly French Wines!
This week the pod comes to you from the French onion soup scented air of Oriel, their guest Alain Jeu’s restaurant in Chinatown. Before jumping into the interview Shaughn and Ellen read the results of their first boozey homework assignment. Find out what bizarre drinks the other listeners are drinking! Alain’s wine situation starts very differently, and much later than many. He rebelled by not drinking which worked in his favor when dating the ladies: parents loved him. He started drinking not until he was in California, but he pours a French wine for Shaughn and Ellen, the Thierry Richoux Irancy Bourgogne Pinot Noir. It’s a great thing for drinking all night long. He recounts learning English on the job, and the culture shock of seeing, in America, all the things he did not think of as “French” things—then gives his recipe for pain perdu, aka French toast. He has no desire to go back to France, beyond for visiting family in the Loire valley where everyone takes turns hosting dinners.
podcast· 55:53Candy Washington and Powerful Wines!
There's booze homework this week! Shaughn and Ellen want to know what the weirdest/most obscure thing you've ever had to drink. Tag us on instagram @thewinesituation or email what it was to winesituation@gmail.com! This week Candy Washington (Sugar Pills) joins Shaughn and Ellen to share some spirit fingers, day-drink a nice Schiava, talk about seizing the day and kicking ass! Candy recalls her first wine being a Pinot Grigio but is digging a buttery Chard these days. She also shares her vodka chocolate cocktail! And they find out what everyone's butter situation is, which leads to dragging David into the fray for some hot snail talk too. So there's that. Eh...what they get to is that we should all spend more time hanging with drunken monkeys. Blame the Schiava. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
podcast· 51:13David DeLuca and California Wine!
It’s the first podcast of the year and Shaughn and Ellen are starting with some wine resolutions! Shaughn resolves to drink more mead and Ellen is going to drink more Chenin Blanc. They record the episode from the LA Wine Bar, owned by their guest David DeLuca. David also tastes them on the wines he makes. He aims to show people all the different terroir of California wine. He talks about how working in a wine shop in New York and a Ridge Montebello first entranced him, leading to working harvest in California. From there he learned all aspects of wine. He applies all he knows to his winemaking and they all taste two of his new releases under the name of LA Wine, a Petaluma Gap Chardonnay and a Russian River Valley Syrah. Shaughn and Ellen agree they need to get back to the bar to buy a bottle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
podcast· 1h 02mRichard Hill Parks III & the Best Wine Podcast Episode Ever!
It's the last and best episode of the year! Shaughn and Ellen kick it off with their latest hip sip tips. Shaughn has been enjoying TJ’s Newton’s Aged cider, and Ellen is shaking up New York Sour cocktails. They then welcome Richard Hill Parks III (host of Richard's Famous Food Podcast, co-author of Guerrilla Tacos) to the show. Ellen first met Richard at the RAW Fair, so they drink a wine that was served there: 2017 Isabelle and Bruno Perraud Saint-Amour, a cru Beaujolais. They quickly get into fun wine words dentelle is the new favorite! The conversation goes all over the place, from favorite crus, to not getting too precious, to how Mexican wine history relates to what the hipsters are drinking now. Playing what's in the glass devolves not persimmon nerdy, salad making technique and pickling...Wine connects all the points of the universe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
podcast· 1h 08mDomaine Anderson & Wine Making Wine!
This week Shaughn and Ellen welcome Darrin Low, the winemaker behind Domaine Anderson to learn his situation with wine and taste his wines! Waiting for Darrin to arrive they contemplate sabering Champagne and how they are someday going to lose their saber virginity. Once Darrin arrives they dive into a bevy of beverages beginning with the 2011 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage Brut. Cheers-ing out of the way, Darrin talks about growing up in a family with a wine shop in wine country, working harvest and falling in love with wine. He then studied wine in college and Bordeaux. They discuss having a feeling for wine and the difference between French and California winemaking. They get into the magic of Healdsberg and what will happen when Anderson Valley becomes more of a hub. Seriousness aside they jump into more of the wines that Darrin brought: 2013 Domaine Anderson Estate Pinot Noir, the village level wine. Ellen declares it goth pinot. They also sample the 2015 Estate Chardonnay (Burgandy-e
podcast· 1h 01mDiana Dinerman & Detour Wine!
Diana Dinerman (comedian, writer) joins Shaughn and Ellen to get into her journey from dance to writer to comedian and all the wine that came along the way. The hip sip tip from Shaughn is bottle-fermented Glera from McLaren Vale! Ellen's is Grappa...or is it? The group cracks open a bottle of Chilean Cinsault called GLUP! An unusual style to see out of the Valle de Itata. Diana got a solid foundation in wine when she was living in Alsace. She went on to discover Grenache Blanc once back in the states. They discuss how good wine could be found in gas stations in France, but just because it's European doesn't mean its good. She shares how coursework on a performance history lead to her putting aside her studies and detouring to performing. The conversation turns to a deep discussions on history and patriarchy and how to learn from the past and make good changes. Plus, why Virginia Woolf was right about a rooms of one's own! A game of what's in the glass gets into a conversation on how w
podcast· 56:40Carl Tart and White (Women) Wines!
This week Carl Tart (Brooklyn 99, White Women, UCB Comedy) joins the pod to talk about his journey from Carlo Rossi to holding winedown evenings at Covell. First, Shaughn and Ellen tackle a mailbag question about how to try a lot of wine affordably! Carl was in the mood for rosé so they crack open a Sangiovese rosé from La Spinetta, the perfect thing for 85 degree autumn days, and an example of why they all love Bar Covell. They also talk baking, wine pairing and why they all need to lick more river stones. Plus tips on what to do with Kool-Aid mix and pickles! Just listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
podcast· 1h 05mEpisode 2.5 with David Zwick and Winston Carter!
Ellen and Shaughn are broadcasting from the quarters of David Zwick and Winston Carter aka the guys behind the Try It You'll Like It podcast! Before welcoming their guests they tackle a mailbag question about orange wine aka skin contact wine. They explain it and unpack the name. Ellen suggests it rebrand as touché blanc. Shaughn's vote is to call it rust. They then crack open an unusual wine from San Benito: Harrington Siletto Vineyard Corvina! It is a red...or is it a rosé? It is an unusual grape to be grown in California! David and Winston get into their life in food, and how they feel about wine. Neither one is sold on wine when they could be drinking beer, but Winston is obsessed with the film "Somm" so change is afoot. And David astutely smelled notes of watermelon jolly rancher on the wine. They spoke the wine language! The evening culminated with a tasting of Malort, the maligned/beloved bitter Chicago amaro. One of the crew loves it... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo
podcast· 59:56Scheherezade Daftery and Cooking Up Wine!
Scheherezade Daftery, writer/owner of The Delightful Table blog and cooking school joins Shaughn and Ellen to get into her food and wine situation! But first, the Grape of Thrones is Riesling. Don't turn it down because you "don't like sweet wine". Because a) there are a lot of good sweet wines and b) Riesling is not always sweet! Shaughn and Ellen brought Scheherezade the 2015 Alvaro Palacios Priorat 'Les Terrasses' Laderas de Pizarra in homage to Scheherezade's Spanish heritage! Her heritage is in fact how she got into cooking--how else could she readily get Persian food and Spanish cooking? Getting veggies from a CSA sparked her blog and passion for sustainability! Scheherezade got into wine via a friend from abroad. They taught her how to truly enjoy wine--with a cookie! So of course the crew decides to eat some of Shaughn's bread with the brew. From the feast the conversation gets into everything from Kalimotxo cocktails to Opus One. There is a lot to dig into here! Hosted on Acas
podcast· 50:49The Wine Situation Ep. 2.1 with Elena Martinez!
Welcome to the first of our winemaker episodes! This week Elena Martinez of TOP Winery joins Shaughn and Ellen to share the wine she and her husband Stanley Barrios make in Paso Robles. Before getting into her wine, its the return of Grape of Thrones! This week it is Blaufrankisch. Learn about this grape that excels in Austria. Elena kicks the drinking off with their 2015 Syrah, "Exert". It is ever so juicilicious, as is the story of how Elena and Stanley got started in wine. It was a major switch of careers for them. The job includes drinking sure, but they get hands (and feet) on! Elena also brought the 2016 "Exert" GSM blend. She claimed it still had bottle-shock but it impressed, even at its infancy. Even Zig got in on it. Discussions of how it will age involve acid and caramel. Drugs and sugar. Good stuff. Better than that is Elena's answer to "whats bringing you joy". Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg
podcast· 53:04The Wine Situation with Farley Elliott!
It's season 2--now with more wine! Shaughn and Ellen are back for wine wins, and no more whines! Ellen's Hip Sip Tip is the Penfolds "Grandfather" Tawny Fortified Wine. Shaughn's tip is Chenin Blanc from South Africa. This week's guest is Farley Elliott, editor of Eater LA! Shaughn and Ellen brought a skin-contact natural wine, since that is what Farley is getting into: 2015 Hatton-Daniels Malvasia Bianco from Contra Costa, California! The crew get into the ups and downs of being a food writer--from what makes him like a restaurant, to getting recognized, to what he drinks with a meal. Farley compares his work to being the sports reporter of Los Angeles food: he's giving a play by play, not a review. Plus he shares some LA food history! They discuss skin-contact and natural wine, and being open minded when it comes to drinking. Curiosity is key! Farley turns the tables and quizzes Shaughn and Ellen on favorite wine regions, the Valle Guadalupe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo
podcast· 1h 00mDustin Lancaster & Tardy Wines!
It's the year-end finale episode! The Whine Situation is headed to spring break in Cabo!! Foam parties!! But first Dustin Lancaster (owner of Bar Covell, Augustine, Hermosillo and more!) joins Shaughn and Ellen to whine about people who are chronically late. The Grape of Thrones is Mourvèdre, aka Mataro aka Monastrell. Get a bottle of Bandol (the place for classic Mourvedre) and give it a try! They pair Dustin's whine about tardiness with a wine that is from a region that was late to the party: Valle de Guadalupe! They are drinking the 2016 Bodegas Henri Lurton "Le Chenin" from Mexico. It's a major step up from the Charles Shaw Dustin and Shaughn once sipped as college roommates. They get into how to deal with the perpetually late--better to tell them an earlier time or just be late yourself? Also, can a Los Angeleno really blame traffic for lateness when there will ALWAYS be traffic? They get more into the wine itself--it is made with some interesting techniques by a winemaker who hai
podcast· 57:21Augustus Prew & Corporate Wines!
This week Augustus Prew (About a Boy, Kickass 2, Pure Genius) joins Shaughn and Ellen to whine about how much we are controlled by corporations! Ellen's Hip Sip Tip is to buy the bottle! Wine by the glass is fun but try seeing how wine evolves as it remains open. Shaughn's Hip Sip Tip is Schiava, a light red from Alto Adige Erst + Nue! To go with Augie's whine Shaughn and Ellen procured a small batch wine from a small independent winemaker: Friend of the show Matthew Kaner's 2014 AM/FM Pinot Noir! Corporations may own almost everything but they don't own this wine! You get what you get. The crew gets into drinking games while recounting all the businesses they want to give a hearty "fuck you" too. They also plan their great escape to the Integraton: it's as good as drugs! And even better on them! They play What's in the Glass which leads to some fun (if weird) food pairings and revealing family secrets! Then they get down to business and figure out how to take down the man! Lightning r
podcast· 56:10Megan McIver and Gym Wines!
This week Megan McIver (Cosmos in the City, bubbleologist) is in the house for whines, wines and bubble talk! Before getting into whine and wines, the Grape of Thrones is Tannat. Originally from France it is deliciously tannic and juicy! Megan's whine is about etiquette at gyms so it is paired with a wine that is lean and strong: 2016 Santo Winery Santorini Assyrtiko! This Greek wine from a volcanic island is dry and bitter but the alcohol comes out to arm wrestle. Her whines start with her hot yoga studio. Should one put up with a fire alarm and keep on tree posing? Is one riddled with enough toxins to do so? Megan recently was faced with this question. They all confess their workout styles: Megan teaches kids Zumba, Shaughn shows off lifting or runs the Grand Canyon, and Ellen either pliés at ballet or uses youtube workouts. The wine is fascinating, and the crew gets into how dangerous the Santorini climate can be and the wild way they train the grape vines to deal with the wind. The
podcast· 1h 05mAmanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel & Passive-Aggressive Wines!
Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel of the Guilty Pleasure podcast are in the house and here to make sure Shaughn and Ellen stay on track! Before getting into the whines, this week's Grape of Thrones is Albariño, a scrumptious white wine most known for being from Rías Baixas and Vinho Verde. This week's guests want to whine about passive aggressive notes! When you are passive aggressive you say one thing and mean another so Shaughn and Ellen went with a wine that is called one thing but signifies another--SHIRAZ AKA SYRAH! They are drinking the 2016 Yangarra PF Shiraz McLaren Vale! As for passive aggressive notes, the foursome deal with how to approach noisy neighbors, ponder whether Shaughn lived next to a serial killer, and how to deal with bullies and bad roommates. They also go deep on glassware. Martini glasses get a passive aggressive note? The lightning round covers what tree influences the taste of Australian wines, what Shiraz used to be known as in Australia and where else
podcast· 1h 08mH Michael Croner and Newborn Wines!
H Michael Croner (Groundlings, Big Bang Theory, What Would Diplo Do, commercials you've probably seen) joins Shaughn and Ellen to whine about his mom's encouragement of a future with wife and kids. The banter kicks in early but but first Shaughn and Ellen give the Hip Sip Tip. In honor of recording on Women's Day Ellen shouts out Dutcher Crossing, a winery run by a woman! Shaughn pimps a beer: Maine Beer Company! Because he DOES fuck with IPA. Then, H Michael gets into his beef. He loves his mom but dang--why does she always keep trying to inspire him to having a wife and kids? Shaughn and Ellen pair it with a wine that was started by a man who worked by himself. They are sipping the 2016 Bedrock Old Vine Zinfandel. The owner started it and worked by himself for six years before taking on a partner! Shaughn and Ellen concur the H Michael needs neither the "perfect partner" nor wine knowledge. Nor a home, but the recession is coming so no worries for anyone! In between wine and kid talk