Welcome back to Wood, Wine & Whatever. In this episode, Drew and Bobby sample a wine from New Zealand and it's not a wine that you would automatically associate with New Zealand. Instead of Sauvignon Blanc, they sampled a Pinot Noir that tasted more like a close cousin of a California Pinot than a distant relative from Burgundy.

Show Notes:

What's new:

• Wine tasting in Arroyo Grande, CA at Verdad and Lindquist Family Wines
• Pulled Pork with Encina Farms Pork Butt

Main topic:  New Zealand Pinot Noir

• Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2019
• Baked Chicken Wings
• Smoked Chicken Wings

Welcome back to Wood, Wine & Whatever. Did you know that Spain is the third largest producer of wine, but has more acres of grapevines than any other country? In this episode, Drew and Bobby taste a few notable Spanish wines and share their tasting experience.

Show Notes:

What's new:

• Celebrity owned wineries
  • Miraval
  • Champagne Telmont
  • Armand de Brignac
  • Maison No. 9 Rose

What we're drinking:

• 2021 Ameztoi Txakolina
• Marques de Caceres Rioja Crianza 2017

Main topic:  Spanish wines

• Basque Country Wines
• Ameztoi Txakolina
• Rioja and Ribera Del Duero
• Marques de Caceres
• Tinto Pesquera

Welcome back to Wood, Wine & Whatever. In this episode, the guys recap Drew's birthday weekend in Napa Valley. Awesome wine, mouth watering food and a long overdue weekend getaway with our wives.

Show Notes:

What's new:

• British Baldies Barley-Finished Hanger Steak

What we're drinking:

• William Selyem Rochioli River Block Pinot Noir 2019
• V. Sattui Gamay Rouge 2020

Main topic: Drew's birthday weekend in Napa Valley 

• Solage Resort & Spa
• Bouchon Bistro
• The Vineyardist
• ad hoc
• Davis Estates
  • Sauvignon Blanc 2020
  • Classic Chase 2018
  • Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga 2018
  • Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 2018
• Napa Valley Olive Oil Company
• Farmstead
• Aonair
  • NV Blanc de Noir
  • Mountains Proprietary 2019
  • Misc Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2019
  • Misc Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 2019
• North Block Restaurant

There's warmer weather around the corner and in this episode, Drew and Bobby discuss BBQ pork ribs. What's your preference? St. Louis or baby back? Kansas City, Memphis, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Alabama style? No sauce or sauce? There's enough for everyone and Pork Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone (PRS-ONE).

Show Notes:

What we're drinking:

• 2020 Ramon Bilbao Albarino Rias Baixas
• Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Cotes de Provence Rose 2020(the second bottle)

Main Topic: Pork Ribs

• Regional BBQ Sauces
• Meathead’s World Famous Memphis Dust Rub Recipe
• Everett and Jones Super Q BBQ Sauce

Steve Gage, a dear friend and proprietor of Vingaged.com and Crossword Wines, joins the guys this week for a discussion about rose. Old world, new world, semi-sweet or dry. There's a rose for everyone and the weather is warming up. Grab a bottle and the ice bucket, start the BBQ, and have a good time.

Show Notes:

What we're drinking:

• Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Cotes de Provence Rose 2020
• Crossword Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Main Topic: Rose

• Vingaged
• Crossword Wines
• Taplin Cellars Rose 2020
• Frisinger Family Vineyard Rose 2021
• Valley Smoke BBQ
• Rodney Scotts BBQ Sauce
• Primal Kitchen BBQ Sauce

In this episode, Drew and Bobby recap recent brisket cooking experiences and explore Gruner Veltliner and the wines of Austria. You'll want to check out this episode if your looking for an easy drinking white wine that pairs well with most foods.

Show Notes:

What's New:

• Cream Co. Meats Texas Style Beef Brisket
• Luigi Tecce Satyricon 2018 Campi Taurasini Irpnia DOC

What we're drinking:

• Williams Selyem Maria’s Field Blend 2019, Russian River Valley, Saitone Estate Vineyard ($39)

Gruner Veltliner and Wines of Austria:

• Winzer Krems Gruner Veltliner Wachtberg Kermstal DAC Reserve 2018 (Total Wine, $28)
• Rudy Pichler Gruner Veltliner Federspiel 2019, Wachau Austria (BevMo club price $24.99)

Welcome to Wood, Wine, and Whatever. A shared journey of two friends cooking with wood outside, learning more about wine and how to pair it with our food, and whatever else we’re currently into and think you might enjoy. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Drew and Bobby explore the wines of Germany. After pairing a variety of Rieslings with dinners and tasting a newer red varietal called Dornfelder, the guys learn that the German wines are a valuable addition to the cellar. You'll want to check out this episode if you enjoy spicy or fried foods but haven't found a suitable wine pairing.

Show Notes:

What we're drinking:

• Bergmeister Willi Schweinhardt Riesling Lohrer Berg 2018
• Gerd Anselmann Pfalz Dornfelder 2020
• Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Riesling Kabinett 2020 

• Weingut Geil Weissburgunder Trocken Riesling 2018, Rheinhessen 

Welcome to Wood, Wine, and Whatever. A shared journey of two friends cooking with wood outside, learning more about wine and how to pair it with our food, and whatever else we’re currently into and think you might enjoy. Thanks for listening!

We're back after a week off! In this episode, fellow backyard BBQ enthusiast Kelly Fong makes a guest appearance and the conversation focuses on making great Texas-style brisket.

Show Notes:

What we're drinking:

• Domaine Des Nugues Moulin A Vent 2017
• Williams Selyum Central Coast Pinot Noir 2018

Main Topic - Texas-Style Beef Brisket

• Texas Style Beef Brisket at Cream Co.
• Prime Beef Brisket at Costco
• BBQ with Franklin: The Brisket
• BBQ with Franklin: The Cook
• BBQ with Franklin: The Payoff
• Amazing Ribs: Authentic Texas Style Smoked Brisket Recipe & Techniques