True Crimes Against Wine

Sidebar Ep. 9: Wine Legs

What is a leggy wine? And can these "legs" give you any clues about what you are drinking? Topher has the inside scoop!

CASE 0123: The Night the Wine Went Out In Georgia

DEFENDANT: Reba McEntire 

 

EVIDENCE: Arrington Vineyards "Red Fox Red" 2019

 

SCENE OF THE CRIME: Tennessee, USA

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Our judges gear up and trek deep into the beautiful mountains and rolling hills of Tennessee, where they get fancy in order to investigate another case of aiding and abetting. Stay tuned to the end for a shocking revelation which introduces a second celebrity suspect.

Sidebar Ep. 8: It’s Not Easy Being Cheesy!

Judge Topher answers the classic New Year's Party question: How do I pair wine with my cheese plate???

Short answer: listen to this minisode! Happy New Year!

CASE O122: Harry Potter and the Quest For Butterbeer

DEFENDANT: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

 

EVIDENCE: Malolactic-fermented Chardonnay

 

SCENE OF THE CRIME: Hogsmeade and Various Parts of California

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Our judges leap aboard the Hogwarts Express for an exciting Christmas Special! Butterbeer is on the menu as Rachel and Topher attempt to find a wine that most resembles the magical brew, then sort the sampled potions into their Houses. Join us for an enchanted episode full of drunken confessions, marauding sidetracks, and nostalgic Potterlore.

Sidebar Ep. 7: Bubbles!

What is the best glass to drink champagne out of? What do you do if you forgot to chill your bubbly? Topher addresses these questions and shares his tips and tricks for getting the most out of your bottle!

CASE 0121: Tiger King of Tuscany

DEFENDANT: Roberto Cavalli

 

EVIDENCE: Cavalli Tenuta Deli Dei Toscana

 

SCENE OF THE CRIME: Tuscany, Italy 

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Fashion! Intrigue! Fierce! Scandal! All of these can be used to describe our judges, sure.... but when a global fashion empire enters the wine world, the salacious stakes are raised. After all, in the world of fashionable wine, one day you are in, the next you are hung over.

Sidebar Ep. 6: Cork You!

Wood, rubber, screw caps, stelvins, glass... what is the deal with corks and closures? Topher is here to break it down for you!

CASE 0120: Wino DNA!!!

DEFENDANT: Sam Neill

 

EVIDENCE: Two Paddocks "Picnic" Pinot Noir 2019

 

SCENE OF THE CRIME: Central Otago, NZ

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Our judges sojourn to the South Island of New Zealand where they chase dinosaurs, go hunting wabbits, and Topher reveals an intimate personal connection to Laura Dern. Listen to the end for a SHOCKING revelation from Fact Checker that renders the judges shooketh.

Sidebar Ep. 5: Sulfites 101

What are sulfites? Why are they in wine? And what effect to they have on you? Topher explains the answers to these and more!

CASE 0119: Drinking Up With The Kardashians

DEFENDANT: Kylie Jenner

 

EVIDENCE: Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2020

 

SCENE OF THE CRIME: Alto Adige, Italy

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Judges Rachel and Topher travel between Italy and LA as they investigate a new case with shocking allegations of "Aiding and Abetting." Will this episode's social media diva be acquitted of the charges? Or will she be found "Guilty By Association?"