In this episode, Dave and Ray deep dive into "yeast" and its importance in the winemaking process. To kick off the episode, they start with a glass of Cristom Pinot Gris from Willamette Valley. Following their glass of Pinot Gris, they begin their tasting with another Willamette Valley producer, White Rose Estate, where they taste (3) identical Pinot Noir wines - all made the same way - with the only difference being the type of yeast that was used in the winemaking process. Each bottle has a different yeast strain. Will they be able to smell and taste the difference? Does yeast truly play a crucial part in the winemaking process? Does using a specific yeast deliver a potentially different wine? Listen to find out more!

🍷 2021 Cristom Vineyards Louise Vineyard Pinot Gris.
🍷 2022 White Rose Estate Yeast Series: Lalvin C Pinot Noir.
🍷 2022 White Rose Estate Yeast Series: CY 3079 Pinot Noir.
🍷 2022 White Rose Estate Yeast Series: IONYS WF Pinot Noir.

Are you a fan of Cab Franc? What about the story of Dr. Frankenstein's Monster? Dave and Ray share the parallels between Cab Franc and Dr. Frankenstein's Monster and why you should open up a Cab Franc this Halloween.

Fun Topics Discussed: Deep diving into Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein," reminiscing about Halloween, protesting against turkey at Thanksgiving, and pens from the 90's.

2021 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon "Le Clos Guillot" Cab Franc.

2022 Arnot-Roberts @arnotrobertswinery Watson Ranch Cab Franc.

2021 Angelica Zapata Angelica's Vineyard Cab Franc.

2018 Château Yvonne "Le Beaumeray" Saumur Champigny Cab Franc.

In this episode, Dave and Ray each select a white wine and a red wine that kicks off the fall/autumn season - their favorite season of the year!

2021 Julien Brocard Chablis 1er Cru "Les Vaudevey." Importer: Bowler Wines.
2021 Weingut Martin Müllen Riesling Trocken (Mosel). Importer: Fass Selections.
2019 Giacomo Borgogno Langhe Nebbiolo (Barolo). Importer: Ethica Wines.
2016 K Vintners @houseofsmithwines Powerline Vineyard Syrah.