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 Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
DEFENDANT: Cameron Diaz
EVIDENCE: Avaline Red Blend 2018
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Southern Rhone, France
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Our judges find themselves inexplicably at each other's throats as they taste an intriguing red blend. Rachel is enthusiastic about her love of puppets, and Topher learns to be grateful for however much wine he gets.
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
DEFENDANT: Jon Bon Jovi
EVIDENCE: Hampton Water Rosé 2019
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Languedoc, South of France
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Our judges are once again basking in the South of France, where Topher learns all about 80's hair bands, while Rachel dives deep into the wealth and privilege of the Hamptons.
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
DEFENDANT: Mary J Blige
EVIDENCE: Sun Goddess Sauvignon Blanc 2019
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Our Judges head to the culturally diverse, yet exclusive northeastern tip of Italy, where Topher tries his hand at songwriting and Rachel learns some dark secrets about a problematic winery...
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
DEFENDANT: Sarah Jessica Parker
EVIDENCE: Invovo Sauvignon Blanc 2019
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Marlborough, NZ
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Our judges jet off to the South Island of New Zealand, where they attempt to sort everyone's favorite New York gal pals into their appropriate Hogwarts Houses. Topher goes on a rap strike, and Rachel expresses very strong opinions about a LOT of subjects.
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
DEFENDANT: Paris Hilton
EVIDENCE: Hogwash California Rosé
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Sonoma County, CA/Beverly Hill, CA
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In this episode, our judges explore an unlikely connection. Topher learns about the early 2000's club scene, while Rachel tries in vain to educate him about female anatomy.
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
DEFENDANT: Highclere Castle, aka Downton Abbey
EVIDENCE: Highclere Castle London Dry Gin
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Highclere Castle grounds and estate, Hampshire, England
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In this very special episode, expert witness Andrea presents a new form of evidence to our judges. Rachel and Topher both reveal their royal connections.
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
DEFENDANT: Post Malone
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Provence, France
EVIDENCE: Maison No.9 Rosé 2019
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Our judges jet to the sun soaked vineyards of coastal Provence, where Rachel delves into her dream real estate while Topher takes on Big Corporate Lavender.
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
DEFENDANT: Francis Ford Coppola
EVIDENCE: Sofia Rosé 2019
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Monterey Co, CA
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As our judges get into the nitty gritty of mafia-based filmdom, Rachel reveals a new secret talent involving obscure commercial trivia. Meanwhile, Topher displays an innate ability to confuse literally any movie and actor he comes across.
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***We experienced some slight audio technical difficulties in this episode which have been resolved for all future recordings.***
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
DEFENDANT: Snoop Dogg
EVIDENCE: 19 Crimes "Cali Red"
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Sonoma County, CA
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Rachel asks about how wines get their color and learns to stop using food dyes, while Topher tries to navigate the confusing world of dressing professionally on the streets as a gang member.
Saturday Feb 27, 2021
Saturday Feb 27, 2021
DEFENDANT: Dave Matthews
EVIDENCE: Dreaming Tree Sauvignion Blanc, 2019
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Sonoma County, CA
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Judge Topher gives a lesson on Sonoma County and breakfast wine. Judge Rachel describes her ideal service staff and sheds light on a sh*tty situation.
**PRODUCER'S NOTE**
When we started this podcast, we were very green. This is especially evident in the recording quality. We got our sh*t together after a few episodes, so please don't cast this series aside based on the sound quality of this and the next couple episodes. Check out a later episode or two before breaking up with us!
When we started this podcast, we were very green. This is especially evident in the recording quality. We got our sh*t together after a few episodes, so please don't cast this series aside based on the sound quality of this and the next couple episodes. Check out a later episode or two before breaking up with us!