Carter & Rob are joined by Yana (Carter&apos;s wife) to talk about and drink a couple of Super Tuscans.  They discuss how they came to be, what varietals are used and where the name Super Tuscan comes from.

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Italian Super Tuscans ep. 55

Rob, Carter and Dave pop open a new bottle of Whiskey to try for the first time.  They have the pour after having a earlier release to give their thoughts and a comparison. 

Fresh Crack - First Pour of a New Bottle of Whiskey ep.54

This episode Rob & Carter are joined by Dave to drink and discuss French wines.  All three of us are exploring  more Old World wines.  Rob has been exploring a little longer so he talks the basics of red French wine, regions and the varietals used in those regions.  Rob also set up a blind of three wines for Dave and Carter to see what they like.

Red Wines of France - 101 with a wine Blind ep. 53

A fun conversation with Perry from This Is My Bourbon Podcast.  Carter and I toss several topics at him.  Perry talks about his run in ADHD Whiskey&apos;s tournament, where he&apos;s in the semi finals. His relationship with Matt from ADHD Whiskey, getting into bourbon, our love of Knob Creek and many others.  Definitely check it out! Perry&apos;s link below. https://feed.podbean.com/mybourbonshop/feed.xml 

"This Is My Bourbon Podcast" Host- Perry Joins the Show ep. 52

I&apos;m joined by Glenn Burnett and Dave Scott on this episode.  Glenn helps Dave and I enter the world of scotch.  As Glenn says, scotch can be a minefield, if you don&apos;t know where to step you could blow up and quickly be done.  This episode helped me get some sense of what I like and what I don&apos;t, hopefully it will help you as well if Scotch is something you want to explore.

Entering the World of SCOTCH! ep. 51

This is a conversation where you get to know Andrew and Michael, and let me tell you these guys are great and a lot of fun.   We also learn about what their doing in TX to make some great wines, how they let the terroir dictate the grapes they grow to produce wines.  This is truly a FAMILY winery, all hands on deck and that&apos;s also very important to both of them.  

Adega Vinho Winery - Andrew and Michael Bilger ep. 50

John and I discuss the grape varietals,  wines, producers of Umbria.  We also talk about the history, food and culture of this region in Italy.   Exploring  the regions of Italy and the great wines that are produced is exciting as a wine lover.  Umbria does not disappoint, a small region with a small production but they have some fantastic wines that are worth exploring.  

Wines of Umbria (Italy) - with John Fodera of Tuscan Vines ep. 49

This episode is al about the great food and flavors of Cantonese food served by Ginger and Fork in Houston Texas.  We highlight the wonderful dishes on their menu and explore the fantastic cocktails and bourbon and whiskey they serve.  Great conversation to hear about these flavors and wonderful drinks.

Ginger & Fork - Cantonese Cuisine ep.48

In this episode Todd Greene is my guest and we have a conversation on the great food of Louisiana.   So many dishes with big bold flavors, a lot of dishes you will know but we also discuss a few that will be new to most.  

The Flavors of Louisiana ep. 47

The title says it all, we blind 3 baller ryes and give our thoughts.

3 Ryes Blind - 2012 THH, 2016 Michter's BS Rye, 2020 JD SiB BP Rye ep. 46

This episode I'm joined by Yana & Taisiya to discuss the food and flavors or Russia (more specific, the former Soviet Union) their native countries.   If you haven't tried Russian food, you should, there is so much more to their cuisine than you might think.  List to this episode and the dishes we discuss then absolutely make one!

Russian Food - Must Try, Unique Dishes with Great Flavors ep. 45

In this episode I visit with John Fodera of Tuscan Vines and we talk about what he's doing to bring more Italian wine and wine knowledge to his followers on social media and his website blog.  Then we get into Brunello di Montalcino, one of our favorite wines and grape varietals - Sangiovese.  We talk about the history of this region, the requirements of the grape, the aging of the wine before release and the 2015 and 2016 vintages.  2015 is thought to be one of the best seasons in Italy and 2016 is right there with it.  This is a great listen if you'd like to learn a little more about Brunello di Montalcino.

Brunello di Montalcino - John Fodera of Tuscan Vines ep. 44

Texas Star Grill Shop is new to Katy, they now have four locations around the area.  We sit down with Pete and Ernie from TSGS to talk about what they offer the backyard cooks in the Houston area, and they have some really cool cooking rigs.  As we roll into  fall there's nothing better than being in the backyard cooking, hanging with friends and family as we enjoy the great weather and some football.  

Texas Star Grill Shop ep. 43

This episode I&apos;m joined by Matt Carter, Luis Baston, Chris Francis and Glenn Burnett.  We start the show with a fun blind and then move into Wild Turkey Russel&apos;s Reserve.  Russel Reserve is a great product that is a single barrel and always on a shelf.  It&apos;s also a bourbon that you can find a store pick or group pick and in this episode we taste through 5 RR picks from Chicago, Houston, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina. As in all our shows, when we talk bourbon we always get into conversations on other products and this episode is no different.  Fun show and conversation and worth the listen.

Russel's Reserve / The Blind That Wasn't ep. 42

This episode is a discussion on the only 5 bourbons you need in your home bar.  This came from a guy on Reditt who came up with these five criteria's for you home bar.  This has been a hot topic in the bourbon community and I got some friends together to give our lists.The list1. Daily drinker - your go to for enjoying bourbon2. Impress your guests - fancy but not too fancy3. Cheap Mixer - (and for guests who won't appreciate it)4. Something great - your Friday night bourbon5. The Special Occasion bottle

You Only Need 5 Bourbons in Your Home Bar ep. 41

Exploring the food, wine and whiskey scene in Katy/Houston Texas. Then we will explore other backyards as we travel around the state, around the country and around the globe. We are everyday people who enjoy cooking and eating .... and what goes with cooking and eating........ wine & whiskey. This show will be fun and informative as we explore food, wine & whiskey, through our eyes and the eyes of others.

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