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 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!
Friday Feb 26, 2021