True Crimes Against Wine

CASE 0204: Boozus and Ramona

DEFENDENT: Beverly Cleary

 

EVIDENCE: R Stuart & Co "Big Fire" Pinot Noir

 

SCENE OF THE CRIME: McMinnville, Oregon

 

Our Judges jet out to the beautiful Willamette Valley to pay homage to a very special lady from their childhoods. Rachel gives insight into the life of beloved children's author Beverly Cleary, and Topher expounds on his personal connection to the incredible R Stuart Winery.

 

Sidebar Ep. 34: What’s In A Grape?

Judge Topher explains the difference between the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes.

CASE 0203: Witch Doctors and White Russians

DEFENDANT: Grigori Rasputin

 

EVIDENCE: Stolichnaya Vodka

 

SCENE OF THE CRIME: Riga, Latvia

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This week's celebrity is almost more legend than person, as our Judges hear the case of their very first historical celebrity, the infamous Grigori Rasputin. Rachel spills some very sordid tea about the famed mystic while also revealing a very human side to him. Topher is moved to unveil more of his villain origin story.

Sidebar Ep. 33: About Last Night...

Our Judges recall some of their not-so-great moments as they describe their most embarrassing drunk stories.

CASE 0202: Quit Yer Joshin’!

DEFENDANT(S): Josh?

 

EVIDENCE: Josh Cellars Prosecco

 

SCENE OF THE CRIME: Possibly Your Own Neighborhood...

 

Our Judges face their most difficult case yet as they examine multiple suspects and their tangled web of motives. Topher explains the history of Prosecco, while Rachel brings back retro technology from the 90's to sort the suspects of our case.

Sidebar Ep. 32: Origins

Topher shares what started him on his journey and love of wine.

CASE 0201: How To Turn A Hoe Into A Housewife

DEFENDANT: Martha Stewart

 

EVIDENCE: 19Crimes "Martha's Chard" Chardonnay

 

SCENE OF THE CRIME: Sonoma, California

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In our SEASON 2 PREMIERE our Judges get white girl wasted as they explore the life, times, and scandals of household icon Martha Stewart. Welcome back, and buckle up, because we are ready to go off the rails!

Sidebar Ep. 31: Wine Clubs... Worth It Or Nah?

Judge Topher explains different types of wine clubs and analyzes whether they are worth the cost.

Sidebar Ep. 30: Feels Like The First Time

Our judges revisit the folly of their youth and describe their first legal drinking experience.

Sidebar Ep. 29: Our Favorite Things

Judges Rachel and Topher answer what their favorite kinds of cocktails are and talk flavor profiles.