Episode 94 - Netflix Is Making a Show About 100 Point Wine

About this episode

This episode discusses wine research, the passing of a master blender, the 2024 Napa vintage, and Netflix's new drama set in wine country.

In today's episode, we discuss new research that suggests wine may be the "best" alcohol choice, Napa's legendary master blender has passed away, and the 2024 Napa vintage is shaping up strong while Netflix heads to wine country with a new drama. This week we feature McClain Cellars in Laguna Beach, the 2016 Laguna Canyon Winery Chaparral Cuvée from Fountaingrove, and Nick's in Laguna Beach with a $15 corkage fee and no bottle limit. Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout! https://thecaubleist.com/ Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ If You're Going to Drink, Make It This Kind of Alcohol ♦️ Napa Valley's 'Master Blender,' Has Died ♦️ 2024 Vintage in Napa Through The Lens ♦️ Netflix Turns To Napa Valley For New Wine Drama Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ McClain Cellars in Laguna Beach, CA ♦️ 2016 Laguna Canyon Winery Chaparral Cuvée, Fountaingrove Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Nick's in Laguna Beach, CA ♦️ Corkage Fee is $15 Per Bottle / No Limit 📄 SHOW NOTES 📄 Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/netflix-is-making-a-show-about-100-point-wine/ 👇 SUBSCRIBE 👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube…

People in this episode

Host: Brett Martin

Topics covered

• wine
• Napa Valley
• Netflix
• alcohol research
• vintage wine
• restaurants

Keywords

• wine
• Napa Valley
• Netflix
• alcohol
• vintage
• restaurant corkage
• McClain Cellars
• Laguna Beach

Sponsors

The Caubleist

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Netflix, McClain Cellars, Fountaingrove, Nick's

Products: 2016 Laguna Canyon Winery Chaparral Cuvée

Places: Napa Valley, Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, CA

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