
Celebrities can be talented, sure, but should they really be making wine? Join Judges Topher and Rachel as they use their oenological savvy and pop culture deep cuts to answer that very question. After drinking all the evidence and sorting their way through red herrings, they will determine whether some of Hollywood and music's biggest stars are, in fact, guilty of True Crimes Against Wine.
Celebrities can be talented, sure, but should they really be making wine? Join Judges Topher and Rachel as they use their oenological savvy and pop culture deep cuts to answer that very question. After drinking all the evidence and sorting their way through red herrings, they will determine whether some of Hollywood and music's biggest stars are, in fact, guilty of True Crimes Against Wine.
Episodes

Monday Jan 01, 2024
Sidebar Ep. 72: Eggnog; Yay or Nay?
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Our Judges discuss whether eggnog is a delicious holiday treat or a gross mess.

Monday Dec 25, 2023
CASE 0309: Ice Princess
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
DEFENDANT: Wayne Gretzky
EVIDENCE: No. 99 Ice Wine
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Ontario, Canada
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Our Judges travel to the Great North to inspect the product of a true hockey great. Topher explains the sport and Rachel delivers a particularly hard cross examination.

Monday Dec 18, 2023
Sidebar Ep. 71: Jingle Bell Rock
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Our Judges discuss and rank their favorite Christmas albums.

Monday Dec 11, 2023
CASE 0308: This Is About Sally...
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
DEFENDANT: Thomas Jefferson
EVIDENCE: The Federalist Special Reserve 2021
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Lodi, CA
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Our Judges tour Monticello as they navigate a very tricky case. Puppies, Sister wives, and a breath bating, no holds barred Cross Examination ensue!
Also, listen to your Black friends. Thanks!

Monday Dec 04, 2023
Sidebar Ep. 70: Arsenio WHO?
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Our Judges go over the career of Arsenio Hall.

Monday Nov 27, 2023
CASE 0307: Always Be My Irish Baby
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
DEFENDANT: Mariah Carey
EVIDENCE: Black Irish, Irish Creme.
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Our Judges dive into some Irish Creme liqueur and discuss the diva that is Mariah Carey. Pooping habits are also brought up as Judge Topher makes a shocking confession.

Monday Nov 20, 2023
Sidebar Ep. 69: Who is Kendell Jackson?
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Our Judges explore the powerhouse winery that is Kendell Jackson.

Monday Nov 13, 2023
CASE 0306: The Thankfully Departed
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
DEFENDANTS: The Grateful Dead
EVIDENCE: Grateful Dead Old Vine Zinfandel 2021
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Lodi, CA
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Our Judges take on a particularly dangerous case as they travel to San Francisco to put the first big jam band on trial.

Monday Nov 06, 2023
Sidebar Ep. 68: A Wine Most Versatile
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Did you know that there can be more to wine than just drinking? Judge Topher shares some surprising alternative uses for the beverage.

Monday Oct 30, 2023
CASE 0305: The Cask of Amontillado
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
DEFENDANT: Edgar Allen Poe
EVIDENCE: Amontillado Sherry
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Jarez, Spain
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Our Judges juggle between Baltimore and Spain in this very spooky special Halloween episode!
