It's finally time to share our full-length interview with director Jason Wise of SOMM TV! We've waited so long to share this interview, so we're extra excited about adding this episode to our collection. Jason is one of the best storytellers the wine world has to offer. So we want to invite you to dive into this episode head-first with Meredith and Lou and discover for yourself how delicious a conversation with Jason Wise can be!New episodes of Major Crush will begin dropping later this summer, so be on the look out!CONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all six seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Seven wherever you’re listening now!

It's finally time to share our full-length interview with director Jason Wise of SOMM TV! We've waited so long to share this interview, so we're extra excited about adding this episode to our collection. Jason is one of the best storytellers the wine world has to offer. So we want to invite you to dive into this episode head-first with Meredith and Lou and discover for yourself how delicious a conversation with Jason Wise can be! New episodes of Major Crush will begin dropping later this summer, so be on the look out! CONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all six seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Seven wherever you’re listening now!

S7/EP1: The Jason Wine Interview

Jason Wise

It’s been a minute since we’ve shared an episode, but we’re glad you’re still here! We are excited to tell you about a full-length Major Crush episode that drops on Thursday, April 6th — it’s our latest interview with director Jason Wise of SOMM TV. It’s long overdue, but just like a well-made wine, a good story changes with time and when you finally open it up, there are so many beautiful layers to discover.Technically, this interview launches us into our seventh season, but the remaining episodes won’t be out until later this summer. We’ve decided to be extra choosy this season and part of that means that we be recording most of our interviews LIVE with our guests instead of remotely. But we will still be posting updates, fun facts, and helpful food and wine information on social media, so if you haven’t started following us yet, find us @majorcrushwinecast

It’s been a minute since we’ve shared an episode, but we’re glad you’re still here! We are excited to tell you about a full-length Major Crush episode that drops on Thursday, April 6th — it’s our latest interview with director Jason Wise of SOMM TV. It’s long overdue, but just like a well-made wine, a good story changes with time and when you finally open it up, there are so many beautiful layers to discover. Technically, this interview launches us into our seventh season, but the remaining episodes won’t be out until later this summer. We’ve decided to be extra choosy this season and part of that means that we be recording most of our interviews LIVE with our guests instead of remotely. But we will still be posting updates, fun facts, and helpful food and wine information on social media, so if you haven’t started following us yet, find us @majorcrushwinecast

SEASON 7 Special Full Length Interview with Jason Wise of SOMM TV

Boy, do we have a fun little tease for you as our last episode of Season Six! Have you ever heard of the film SOMM? Or maybe you've heard of SOMM TV? We got to do a remote interview with Jason Wise, an American filmmaker known for his wine documentaries, Wait for Your Laugh featuring Rose Marie, The Delicacy about sea urchin divers, and the streaming service SOMM TV. This is just a short intro interview for now, but this summer, we plan to drop a full-length interview with Jason after the premiere of his latest film project for SOMM called The Whole Animal. So be sure you've subscribed to our show so the interview will be waiting for you in your episode queue! www.sommtv.com CONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all five seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Six wherever you’re listening now!

Boy, do we have a fun little tease for you as our last episode of Season Six! Have you ever heard of the film SOMM? Or maybe you've heard of SOMM TV? We got to do a remote interview with Jason Wise, an American filmmaker known for his wine documentaries, Wait for Your Laugh featuring Rose Marie, The Delicacy about sea urchin divers, and the streaming service SOMM TV. This is just a short intro interview for now, but this summer, we plan to drop a full-length interview with Jason after the premiere of his latest film project for SOMM called The Whole Animal. So be sure you've subscribed to our show so the interview will be waiting for you in your episode queue! <a href="https://www.sommtv.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sommtv.com</a> CONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all five seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Six wherever you’re listening now!

S6/EP 9: JASON WISE TEASER INTERVIEW

One of our most popular episodes of all time was when Meredith &amp; Lou gave our listeners some tips on coming to the Wine Country. So we thought it was time to do a reboot of that show in this post-pandemic world to give you all a few more pointers on how to make the most of your time exploring the glorious world of wine!! So please enjoy this fun episode and then be sure and let us know how we can answer any of your questions or help you build your itinerary for YOUR visit to the California Wine Country! CONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all five seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Six wherever you’re listening now!

One of our most popular episodes of all time was when Meredith &amp; Lou gave our listeners some tips on coming to the Wine Country. So we thought it was time to do a reboot of that show in this post-pandemic world to give you all a few more pointers on how to make the most of your time exploring the glorious world of wine!! So please enjoy this fun episode and then be sure and let us know how we can answer any of your questions or help you build your itinerary for YOUR visit to the California Wine Country! CONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all five seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Six wherever you’re listening now!

S6/EP 8: Coming to the Wine Country (Reboot!)

We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode!

See You Next Week!

One of our favorite things to do on the show is to take our listeners to a tasting room in the middle of Wine Country and invite them into our experience! That’s exactly what we did for this sit-down with James Frost, the winemaker from Auburn James Winery in Napa. He’s a soft-spoken gentleman with an amazing talent for making wine, and a genius way of explaining everything he does! If you want to learn more about his wines — including his stunning Auburn James Artist series — check out his website: www.auburnjames.comCONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all five seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Six wherever you’re listening now!

One of our favorite things to do on the show is to take our listeners to a tasting room in the middle of Wine Country and invite them into our experience! That’s exactly what we did for this sit-down with James Frost, the winemaker from Auburn James Winery in Napa. He’s a soft-spoken gentleman with an amazing talent for making wine, and a genius way of explaining everything he does! If you want to learn more about his wines — including his stunning Auburn James Artist series — check out his website: <a href="http://www.auburnjames.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.auburnjames.com</a> CONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all five seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Six wherever you’re listening now!

S6/EP 7: The Auburn James Interview

Ross Cobb

We are always thrilled when we have access to a winemaker we hear about all the time in the California Wine Country, and so when we were formally introduced to Ross Cobb, for us, the crush had started long ago! Ross Cobb is a humble and passionate person who arguably makes some of the most famous Pinot Noirs in all of Northern California. His story starts with joining the family tradition of making wine in the basement, but his love of the soil and his curious and open mind guide him into a career as one of the most noteworthy curators of wine we've met to date. If you want to learn more about Cobb Wines, be sure to visit the website (www.cobbwines.com)CONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all five seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Six wherever you’re listening now!

We are always thrilled when we have access to a winemaker we hear about all the time in the California Wine Country, and so when we were formally introduced to Ross Cobb, for us, the crush had started long ago! Ross Cobb is a humble and passionate person who arguably makes some of the most famous Pinot Noirs in all of Northern California. His story starts with joining the family tradition of making wine in the basement, but his love of the soil and his curious and open mind guide him into a career as one of the most noteworthy curators of wine we've met to date. If you want to learn more about Cobb Wines, be sure to visit the website (<a href="http://www.cobbwines.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cobbwines.com</a>) CONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all five seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Six wherever you’re listening now!

S6/EP 6: The Ross Cobb Interview

Mary Taylor

We’re keeping things international in this episode of Major Crush, but the amazing part is that our friend, Mary Taylor of Mary Taylor Wines thinks like an American through and through! It was such a blast to sit down with Mary in New Orleans earlier this year to hear all about her (quite literally) crazy journey into the world of wine! In her own words, Mary’s approach to wine is completely informed by her "broke 24-year-old self" — which makes this one of the purest and most authentic discussions we’ve ever had about wine. If you want to find a local shop in your area that carries Mary Taylor Wine, use the zip code finder on her website: mt.wines  You’ll thank us for the hook-up because Mary Taylor Wine is absolutely crush-worthy in every possible way!CONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all five seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Six wherever you’re listening now!

We’re keeping things international in this episode of Major Crush, but the amazing part is that our friend, Mary Taylor of Mary Taylor Wines thinks like an American through and through! It was such a blast to sit down with Mary in New Orleans earlier this year to hear all about her (quite literally) crazy journey into the world of wine! In her own words, Mary’s approach to wine is completely informed by her "broke 24-year-old self" — which makes this one of the purest and most authentic discussions we’ve ever had about wine. If you want to find a local shop in your area that carries Mary Taylor Wine, use the zip code finder on her website: mt.wines  You’ll thank us for the hook-up because Mary Taylor Wine is absolutely crush-worthy in every possible way! CONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all five seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Six wherever you’re listening now!

S6/EP 5: Mary Taylor Wine

In honor of Easter, we wanted to share a different kind of episode with you - one where our producer, Sonja Zant, turns the tables on Mere &amp; Lou by putting them in the "hot seat" with a challenge she already knows they'll find difficult: pairing wine and chocolate! But when you source the chocolates from the very best place, and you intentionally pair each bite with wines you already know you love, an adventure like this was certain to be fun! We'd like to thank The Chocolate Cow in Sonoma for helping us pick out the most mind-blowingly delicious chocolates (thechocolatecow.com) and Three Fat Guys Wines (threefatguyswines.com) for contributing so much to this experience! Additionally, special thanks to Pere Pons for introducing us to our favorite Cava ever: Miquel Pons! (Talk about a major crush!!) If you'd like to learn more from Meredith on how to go about pairing chocolate with wine, check out this YouTube (https://youtu.be/kCiHgrUS_Po) we created for our Crush Collection members -- it's full of surprises and a lot of tips on how to approach the pairing process! Enjoy!CONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all five seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Six wherever you’re listening now!

In honor of Easter, we wanted to share a different kind of episode with you - one where our producer, Sonja Zant, turns the tables on Mere &amp; Lou by putting them in the "hot seat" with a challenge she already knows they'll find difficult: pairing wine and chocolate! But when you source the chocolates from the very best place, and you intentionally pair each bite with wines you already know you love, an adventure like this was certain to be fun!  We'd like to thank The Chocolate Cow in Sonoma for helping us pick out the most mind-blowingly delicious chocolates (<a href="http://thechocolatecow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thechocolatecow.com</a>) and Three Fat Guys Wines (<a href="http://threefatguyswines.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threefatguyswines.com</a>) for contributing so much to this experience! Additionally, special thanks to Pere Pons for introducing us to our favorite Cava ever: Miquel Pons! (Talk about a major crush!!) If you'd like to learn more from Meredith on how to go about pairing chocolate with wine, check out this YouTube (<a href="https://youtu.be/kCiHgrUS_Po" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/kCiHgrUS_Po</a>) we created for our Crush Collection members -- it's full of surprises and a lot of tips on how to approach the pairing process! Enjoy! CONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all five seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Six wherever you’re listening now!

S6/EP4: Easter, Chocolate & Wine

It was an incredible honor for us to interview Pere Pons -- a beautifully spoken and kind-hearted winemaker from Spain! He is our very first international winemaker interview, and boy was he fabulous and fun to get to know! Join Meredith and Lou as they learn all about Cava and the DO of Penedès. Be sure to check out our Instagram feed this week, too, because we will be posting pictures that Pere shared with us so you can have a visual insight into how this family of winemakers has been making their Cava and still wines for 250 years! And unlike many of the wines that we feature on the show, you might be able to find Miquel Ponz wines at your local wine shop -- as Pere's wines are imported by Winebridge Imports and have a presence in 48 states! For more information: www.wbimports.com/miquel-pons // Music featured in this episode: As I Figure - Latinesque by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100323Artist: http://incompetech.com/CONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all five seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Six wherever you’re listening now!

It was an incredible honor for us to interview Pere Pons -- a beautifully spoken and kind-hearted winemaker from Spain! He is our very first international winemaker interview, and boy was he fabulous and fun to get to know! Join Meredith and Lou as they learn all about Cava and the DO of Penedès. Be sure to check out our Instagram feed this week, too, because we will be posting pictures that Pere shared with us so you can have a visual insight into how this family of winemakers has been making their Cava and still wines for 250 years! And unlike many of the wines that we feature on the show, you might be able to find Miquel Ponz wines at your local wine shop -- as Pere's wines are imported by Winebridge Imports and have a presence in 48 states! For more information: <a href="http://www.wbimports.com/miquel-pons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wbimports.com/miquel-pons</a> // Music featured in this episode: As I Figure - Latinesque by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>   Source: <a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100323Artist:" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100323Artist:</a> <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com/</a> CONTACT US: If you have any questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can contact us directly through the app. If you’re listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, email us at info@majorcrushwines.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast // Be sure to check out all five seasons of Major Crush, plus get the latest episodes of Season Six wherever you’re listening now!

S6/EP 3: Major Crush on Miquel Pons

Major Crush is the wine podcast about the perfect kind of love affair with all things wine…A crush isn’t hot and heavy, and, we’re not talking about being on the hunt for a “type” or a “fantasy” found inside a bottle. We’re simply talking about the joy of flirting with and experiencing the most delicious wines this world has to offer. There’s no big commitment when it comes to a crush, and that’s what makes a wine podcast called Major Crush so much fun!

This is a great podcast with a lot of great content, great guests and hosts are spectacular .... BUT, the ongoing musical background transitions at way too much!   Would be so much better without the constant transitions.  You can edit content without all the musical transitions... almost makes you NOT want to listen!

Great Content .... but!

I LOVE this podcast. This is my first time trying podcasts and what a perfect one to tee first. I tried this one based on a recommendation from a friend as a way to pass the time quicker when running. I have been literally running through one to the next  because they are informative and entertaining!

So Impressed

Major Crush is the wine podcast about the perfect kind of love affair with all things wine… A crush isn’t hot and heavy, and, we’re not talking about being on the hunt for a “type” or a “fantasy” found inside a bottle. We’re simply talking about the joy of flirting with and experiencing the most delicious wines this world has to offer. There’s no big commitment when it comes to a crush, and that’s what makes a wine podcast called Major Crush so much fun!

Major Crush Wine Cast

In this bonus episode, we do something we probably should've done right off that bat -- introduce you to Meredith Griffin and Lou Zant, that is! But it's never too late to get to know someone, and so in this installment of Major Crush, Meredith and Lou take some time to talk about themselves!  CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

In this bonus episode, we do something we probably should've done right off that bat -- introduce you to Meredith Griffin and Lou Zant, that is! But it's never too late to get to know someone, and so in this installment of Major Crush, Meredith and Lou take some time to talk about themselves!  CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush: Get to Know Meredith & Lou

In this episode, Meredith and Lou explore the French wine regions of Burgundy -- which is more accurately named, Bourguignon. Meredith and Lou unpack this influential French region that is exclusively all about Chardonnay and Pinot.  CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

In this episode, Meredith and Lou explore the French wine regions of Burgundy -- which is more accurately named, Bourguignon. Meredith and Lou unpack this influential French region that is exclusively all about Chardonnay and Pinot.  CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush Season 1: Ep 10 Burgundy (Bourguignon)

So you're coming to the Wine Country and you're excited, but you also have some questions. That's normal. Everyone does the first time they visit! So Meredith and Lou wanted to do their part to help elevate the wine tasting experience for all of their listeners! In this episode of Major Crush, Meredith and Lou talk about the most basic questions they get asked all the time -- such as, What should I wear? How do I taste wine? How many wineries should I visit each day? These are all great questions, and they all have more than one good answer! So listen in as Meredith and Lou unpack their own answers to these very common questions -- because once you get some of these out of the way, you'll have no problem discovering your own MAJOR CRUSH in the Wine Country! //  NOTE: If you want to book a custom tour with Lou Zant, you can reach out to him by email at louzant@gmail.com or call 707-348-2307 and leave him a detailed message with your dates and the number of people in your group.  // Rememberer: there's only one Lou Zant! So book your tour dates early! // Meredith also mentions her "wine and wellness seminars" in this episode. For more information on how Meredith pairs her passion for wine with her passion for a life well-lived, check out her websites: www.decantU.com // CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

So you're coming to the Wine Country and you're excited, but you also have some questions. That's normal. Everyone does the first time they visit! So Meredith and Lou wanted to do their part to help elevate the wine tasting experience for all of their listeners! In this episode of Major Crush, Meredith and Lou talk about the most basic questions they get asked all the time -- such as, What should I wear? How do I taste wine? How many wineries should I visit each day? These are all great questions, and they all have more than one good answer! So listen in as Meredith and Lou unpack their own answers to these very common questions -- because once you get some of these out of the way, you'll have no problem discovering your own MAJOR CRUSH in the Wine Country! //  NOTE: If you want to book a custom tour with Lou Zant, you can reach out to him by email at louzant@gmail.com or call 707-348-2307 and leave him a detailed message with your dates and the number of people in your group.  // Rememberer: there's only one Lou Zant! So book your tour dates early! // Meredith also mentions her "wine and wellness seminars" in this episode. For more information on how Meredith pairs her passion for wine with her passion for a life well-lived, check out her websites: <a href="http://www.decantU.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.decantU.com</a> // CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush Season 1: Ep 12 The Wine Country Experience with Meredith & Lou

Christopher Creek

It's the first winemaker interview of the new season, and boy this one is good! In this episode, Meredith and Lou interview Joe Foppoli, one of the owners of this family-run winery in the Russian River AVA of Sonoma County. Joe's Italian heritage and passion for family and wine make this one of the most personal interviews Meredith and Lou have ever done. Most of the wines that Meredith and Lou tasted in this episode are pretty exclusive, and all of the wines offered by Christopher Creek are sold directly to their wine club members. But if you happen to be in the California Wine Country, you really need to stop in to meet Joe and his family - you'll have an unforgettable experience! Be sure to check out their website: www.christophercreek.comCONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts! Episodes of Season Two drop every Thursday.

It's the first winemaker interview of the new season, and boy this one is good! In this episode, Meredith and Lou interview Joe Foppoli, one of the owners of this family-run winery in the Russian River AVA of Sonoma County. Joe's Italian heritage and passion for family and wine make this one of the most personal interviews Meredith and Lou have ever done.  Most of the wines that Meredith and Lou tasted in this episode are pretty exclusive, and all of the wines offered by Christopher Creek are sold directly to their wine club members. But if you happen to be in the California Wine Country, you really need to stop in to meet Joe and his family - you'll have an unforgettable experience! Be sure to check out their website: <a href="http://www.christophercreek.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.christophercreek.com</a> CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts! Episodes of Season Two drop every Thursday.

Major Crush Season 2/Feature Interview Ep 3: Christopher Creek Winery

It might not be the tradition to start a podcast with an episode that recaps the entire season, but that's the thing about Major Crush -- it's all about discovering new things in the wine world, and that includes being new to the world of podcasting, too! In this introduction episode, Meredith and Lou look back on Season 1 of Major Crush to help whet your appetite for the stories they will uncover when you journey with them throughout the nine full episodes -- plus some bonus content, too!  CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

It might not be the tradition to start a podcast with an episode that recaps the entire season, but that's the thing about Major Crush -- it's all about discovering new things in the wine world, and that includes being new to the world of podcasting, too! In this introduction episode, Meredith and Lou look back on Season 1 of Major Crush to help whet your appetite for the stories they will uncover when you journey with them throughout the nine full episodes -- plus some bonus content, too!  CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush Season 1: Episode 1 Recap of the Season

In this episode, Meredith and Lou visit the gorgeous town of Yountville located in the Napa Valley to sit down with Philip O'Connor of Handwritten Wines. Everything about a tasting at Handwritten is an experience -- and that's what makes this one of the most crush-worthy wineries you can find in the Napa Valley. The attention to detail and the way they wrap their story inside of every bottle is fascinating and truly special. //Rob Lloyd is the amazing winemaker behind the Handwritten label, and he is truly an artisan winemaker in every sense of the word. You can read all about the winery and the winemaker at www.handwrittenwines.com/our-story To find out more about Handwritten Wines, and to make an appointment on your next visit out to the Napa Valley, go to www.handwrittenwines.com and be sure to tell them you have a MAJOR CRUSH on Handwritten Wines! // All Handwritten Wines are sold direct-to-consumer, which means you won't find these wines in your local store or wine shop -- so be sure to check out their collection on the website. // By the way...there is a BONUS episode that we created where Philip shares more about his life and background, and where he tells you a bit about his wife's interesting life as a cheesemonger! Featured Wines: The wine Philip shared with Meredith and Lou is the 2014 Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon //  CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

In this episode, Meredith and Lou visit the gorgeous town of Yountville located in the Napa Valley to sit down with Philip O'Connor of Handwritten Wines. Everything about a tasting at Handwritten is an experience -- and that's what makes this one of the most crush-worthy wineries you can find in the Napa Valley. The attention to detail and the way they wrap their story inside of every bottle is fascinating and truly special. //Rob Lloyd is the amazing winemaker behind the Handwritten label, and he is truly an artisan winemaker in every sense of the word. You can read all about the winery and the winemaker at <a href="http://www.handwrittenwines.com/our-story" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.handwrittenwines.com/our-story</a> To find out more about Handwritten Wines, and to make an appointment on your next visit out to the Napa Valley, go to <a href="http://www.handwrittenwines.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.handwrittenwines.com</a> and be sure to tell them you have a MAJOR CRUSH on Handwritten Wines! // All Handwritten Wines are sold direct-to-consumer, which means you won't find these wines in your local store or wine shop -- so be sure to check out their collection on the website. // By the way...there is a BONUS episode that we created where Philip shares more about his life and background, and where he tells you a bit about his wife's interesting life as a cheesemonger! Featured Wines: The wine Philip shared with Meredith and Lou is the 2014 Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon //  CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush Season 1: Ep 8 Handwritten Wines

This is a very special bonus episode of Major Crush. It doesn’t get much better than spending an afternoon with good friends and a good bottle of wine at a picnic table in the heart of the Sonoma Square!  SPECIAL THANKS: We want to thank our friend, Ethan Glago for picking out an amazing aged Chardonnay for us to taste — the 2009 Auteur Chardonnay // Auteur Wines is located just off the Sonoma Square in the beautiful Wine Country city of Sonoma, but you can find them at www.auteurwines.com CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

This is a very special bonus episode of Major Crush. It doesn’t get much better than spending an afternoon with good friends and a good bottle of wine at a picnic table in the heart of the Sonoma Square!  SPECIAL THANKS: We want to thank our friend, Ethan Glago for picking out an amazing aged Chardonnay for us to taste — the 2009 Auteur Chardonnay // Auteur Wines is located just off the Sonoma Square in the beautiful Wine Country city of Sonoma, but you can find them at <a href="http://www.auteurwines.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.auteurwines.com</a> CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush: Aged Chardonnay Bonus

Spending an afternoon with Ridgely Evers, founder of DaVero Winery, was one of the most interesting and informative sit-downs Meredith and Lou have had so far, and one thing’s for certain: these two have a Major Crush on DaVero Winery! Ridgely is a tech-guy by trade, but a farmer by instinct, and so his passion for biodynamic farming combines almost poetically with his understanding of science and the movement of nature. This episode was so full of great information that we’ve had to create two bonus episodes just to share everything we learned! DaVero’s focus on Italian varietals is a reflection of this winery’s commitment to growing grapes in the climate they were meant to grow in, and the Dry Creek AVA of Sonoma County is the mirror image of the Mediterranean. DaVero Winery is a club-only, direct-to-consumer winery, so in order to access their wines, you’ll want to join their club. But if you’re ever in the Wine Country, you’ll definitely want to make an appointment and experience this winery for yourself! /// Call 707-431-8000 ex 1 to make a reservation /// www.davero.com // Featured Wines: The wines Meredith and Lou tasted in this episode are as follows: 2015 Altobasso /// 2015 Sagrantino /// 2016 Malvasia Bianca CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Spending an afternoon with Ridgely Evers, founder of DaVero Winery, was one of the most interesting and informative sit-downs Meredith and Lou have had so far, and one thing’s for certain: these two have a Major Crush on DaVero Winery! Ridgely is a tech-guy by trade, but a farmer by instinct, and so his passion for biodynamic farming combines almost poetically with his understanding of science and the movement of nature. This episode was so full of great information that we’ve had to create two bonus episodes just to share everything we learned! DaVero’s focus on Italian varietals is a reflection of this winery’s commitment to growing grapes in the climate they were meant to grow in, and the Dry Creek AVA of Sonoma County is the mirror image of the Mediterranean. DaVero Winery is a club-only, direct-to-consumer winery, so in order to access their wines, you’ll want to join their club. But if you’re ever in the Wine Country, you’ll definitely want to make an appointment and experience this winery for yourself! /// Call 707-431-8000 ex 1 to make a reservation /// <a href="http://www.davero.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.davero.com</a> // Featured Wines: The wines Meredith and Lou tasted in this episode are as follows: 2015 Altobasso /// 2015 Sagrantino /// 2016 Malvasia Bianca CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush Season 1: Ep 5 DaVero Winery

Ron Fenolio

In this episode of Major Crush, Meredith and Lou spend a little time with one of the most interesting and storied winemakers in all of Napa Valley: Ron Fenolio. One of the many things that make this interview so interesting for Meredith, Lou, and all of our listeners is that the first commercial vintage Ron ever produced was entered into the 1976 Judgement of Paris, and it won "The Most French Like Chardonnay!" Ron tells Meredith and Lou his story as well as gives these two some unique insight into the early days of winemaking in the Napa Valley, his personal philosophies on food and wine, and he also details his journey as the owner of one of the original wineries established in the Napa Valley in the early 1970s: Veedercrest. //www.veedercrestwines.com //   CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

In this episode of Major Crush, Meredith and Lou spend a little time with one of the most interesting and storied winemakers in all of Napa Valley: Ron Fenolio. One of the many things that make this interview so interesting for Meredith, Lou, and all of our listeners is that the first commercial vintage Ron ever produced was entered into the 1976 Judgement of Paris, and it won "The Most French Like Chardonnay!" Ron tells Meredith and Lou his story as well as gives these two some unique insight into the early days of winemaking in the Napa Valley, his personal philosophies on food and wine, and he also details his journey as the owner of one of the original wineries established in the Napa Valley in the early 1970s: Veedercrest. //<a href="http://www.veedercrestwines.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.veedercrestwines.com</a> //   CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush Season 1: Ep 7 Ron Fenolio of Veedercrest

Meredith and Lou had the best time with Bill Williamson of Williamson Wines, and we know you’re going to want to source these show notes for all of the information you’ll need to experience Williamson Wines for yourself. Because Williamson uses a club-only, direct-to-consumer business model, you can’t get any of his amazing wines at your local retailer — you have to go direct! But joining the Williamson Wines Club will not disappoint! They have come up with so many ways for you to experience their collection of more than 40 different wines — all with their own unique story and pairing suggestions. Plus, Williamson has a cheese club and Bill’s Cellar Club, too, which allows you to get some of Bill’s favorite picks created by other winemakers from around the world. In addition, Williamson’s incredible team of chefs have posted the most stunning recipes for you to explore — all based on Bill’s belief that a recipe should create the most delicious dishes to go with his wines, but also, these recipes should be able to be prepared in your own kitchen with simple and easy to find ingredients. You can find everything you need at Williamson wines (www.williamsonwines.com) /// Visit the Williamson Wines Tasting Room at 134 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448 // Call 707-433-1500 or email info@williamsonwines.com to make a reservation // When you contact this winery, be sure to tell them you have a MAJOR CRUSH on Williamson Wines! Featured Wines: The wines featured in this episode include the Ravish Mélange /// Stagecoach Cabernet Sauvignon /// Fizz Sparkling White Wine. CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Meredith and Lou had the best time with Bill Williamson of Williamson Wines, and we know you’re going to want to source these show notes for all of the information you’ll need to experience Williamson Wines for yourself. Because Williamson uses a club-only, direct-to-consumer business model, you can’t get any of his amazing wines at your local retailer — you have to go direct! But joining the Williamson Wines Club will not disappoint! They have come up with so many ways for you to experience their collection of more than 40 different wines — all with their own unique story and pairing suggestions. Plus, Williamson has a cheese club and Bill’s Cellar Club, too, which allows you to get some of Bill’s favorite picks created by other winemakers from around the world. In addition, Williamson’s incredible team of chefs have posted the most stunning recipes for you to explore — all based on Bill’s belief that a recipe should create the most delicious dishes to go with his wines, but also, these recipes should be able to be prepared in your own kitchen with simple and easy to find ingredients. You can find everything you need at Williamson wines (<a href="http://www.williamsonwines.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.williamsonwines.com</a>) /// Visit the Williamson Wines Tasting Room at 134 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448 // Call 707-433-1500 or email info@williamsonwines.com to make a reservation // When you contact this winery, be sure to tell them you have a MAJOR CRUSH on Williamson Wines! Featured Wines: The wines featured in this episode include the Ravish Mélange /// Stagecoach Cabernet Sauvignon /// Fizz Sparkling White Wine. CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush Season 1: Ep 4 Williamson Wines

In this episode of Major Crush, Meredith and Lou talk about Bordeaux! This might be a wine region in France, but Bordeaux has a massive influence on how wine is made in the California Wine Country. Meredith and Lou tackle this influential Old World region and help to draw some direct comparisons between this region in France and California -- specifically when it relates to the Right Bank/Left Bank and Sonoma/Napa Valley conversation. //  SPECIAL THANKS: We want to thank The Panel Wine Club in Sonoma (www.panelwines.com) for allowing us to record this episode of Major Crush in their beautiful tasting studio! // Be on the lookout for a Major Crush follow-up episode from Meredith and Lou as they help to explain the French AOC system and how this organization structure influences how Old World Wines versus New World Wines get their classifications. CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

In this episode of Major Crush, Meredith and Lou talk about Bordeaux! This might be a wine region in France, but Bordeaux has a massive influence on how wine is made in the California Wine Country. Meredith and Lou tackle this influential Old World region and help to draw some direct comparisons between this region in France and California -- specifically when it relates to the Right Bank/Left Bank and Sonoma/Napa Valley conversation. //  SPECIAL THANKS: We want to thank The Panel Wine Club in Sonoma (<a href="http://www.panelwines.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.panelwines.com</a>) for allowing us to record this episode of Major Crush in their beautiful tasting studio! // Be on the lookout for a Major Crush follow-up episode from Meredith and Lou as they help to explain the French AOC system and how this organization structure influences how Old World Wines versus New World Wines get their classifications. CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush Season 1: Ep 9 Exploring Bordeaux with Meredith & Lou

In this episode of Major Crush, Meredith and Lou sit down with Claire Lurton of Aciabo. It was an incredible “get” to spend time with Claire at her winery on Chalk Hill in Sonoma County. She and her husband, Gonzague, have a deeply fascinating history as a part of two of the most storied wine families in all of Bordeaux, France, which added so many new layers to the conversations Meredith and Lou started in three previous episodes of Major Crush where they discuss the various wine-growing regions in France. The personal details and perspectives Claire offers up in this episode are beyond interesting, and the way she approaches winemaking in California is truly unique. // If you’d like to taste the Aciabo wines — or any of the wines Claire and Gonzague import from one of their family chateaus in France, you can visit them at their tasting room located at 422 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA — to make a reservation, please call: 707-791-0943 or email pascal@acaibo.com // You can also check out all of the wines they currently sell on their website at www.acaibo.com Featured Wines: The Acaibo approach to California winemaking is truly French in every way! So the two wines Meredith and Lou tasted in this episode were quite special and left both of these wine lovers with an intense kind of crush. The first wine was a 2014 Aciabo Merlot (insert varietal percentages) and the 2014 Acaibo Cabernet Sauvignon insert varietal percentages). CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!    CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

In this episode of Major Crush, Meredith and Lou sit down with Claire Lurton of Aciabo. It was an incredible “get” to spend time with Claire at her winery on Chalk Hill in Sonoma County. She and her husband, Gonzague, have a deeply fascinating history as a part of two of the most storied wine families in all of Bordeaux, France, which added so many new layers to the conversations Meredith and Lou started in three previous episodes of Major Crush where they discuss the various wine-growing regions in France. The personal details and perspectives Claire offers up in this episode are beyond interesting, and the way she approaches winemaking in California is truly unique. // If you’d like to taste the Aciabo wines — or any of the wines Claire and Gonzague import from one of their family chateaus in France, you can visit them at their tasting room located at 422 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA — to make a reservation, please call: 707-791-0943 or email pascal@acaibo.com // You can also check out all of the wines they currently sell on their website at <a href="http://www.acaibo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.acaibo.com</a> Featured Wines: The Acaibo approach to California winemaking is truly French in every way! So the two wines Meredith and Lou tasted in this episode were quite special and left both of these wine lovers with an intense kind of crush. The first wine was a 2014 Aciabo Merlot (insert varietal percentages) and the 2014 Acaibo Cabernet Sauvignon insert varietal percentages). CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you’re listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts! CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush Season 1: Ep 11 Aciabo Winery

In this special bonus episode, Meredith and Lou get personal with Philip O'Connor about his background and life, and we also get to learn a little bit more about his daughter (soon-to-be-2-year-old, Edith), and his wife -- who has a fascinating career as a cheesemonger!  CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

In this special bonus episode, Meredith and Lou get personal with Philip O'Connor about his background and life, and we also get to learn a little bit more about his daughter (soon-to-be-2-year-old, Edith), and his wife -- who has a fascinating career as a cheesemonger!  CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush: Handwritten Wines Bonus

In this special Major Crush Bonus Episode, Meredith kicks things off by sharing a few more thoughts about her passion for "wine and wellness," and then leads us into a fascinating discussion with Ridgely Evers about growing Italian varietals in the California Wine Country. To hear the full-length interview with the DeVero team, be sure to check out Episode 5 of Season One of Major Crush! CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

In this special Major Crush Bonus Episode, Meredith kicks things off by sharing a few more thoughts about her passion for "wine and wellness," and then leads us into a fascinating discussion with Ridgely Evers about growing Italian varietals in the California Wine Country. To hear the full-length interview with the DeVero team, be sure to check out Episode 5 of Season One of Major Crush! CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush: DaVero Bonus -- A Sense of Place

There's a pretty common saying in the California Wine Country called "ABC" -- Anything But Chard. People got a little burned out on the buttery Chardonnays that started to come out of Napa in particular, and wine drinkers seem to have long memories! But things have changed a lot over the years, and so in this episode, Meredith and Lou want to explore Chardonnays with listeners in a different way, and, they also want to help wine drinkers who think Cab is the only "C" word in the wine alphabet that's worth tasting! NOTES: If you want to explore Chard's but you're sure the buttery ones aren't working for you, Meredith and Lou suggested that you explore the newer trends in the CA Wine Country where winemakers are fermenting in steel, concrete, and 50/50 or Zero malolactic fermentation! It's amazing how this winemaking techniques are reintroducing wine drinkers to the best qualities in such a classic varietal like Chardonnay. Also, it might be fun for you to enjoy exploring Chards from other countries - like New Zealand or Australia. And if you're really done with Chards, our top pick is definitely a Chablis! If you're ready to bust out of your comfort zone when it comes to your love of big jammy Cabs, then this is the episode for you! Meredith and Lou talk about the incredible value and dynamically delicious taste of a Tempranillo with a classic steak! Other great wines to try instead of a Cab include a Malbec, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot, and if you're feeling extra groovy, a food-friendly Zinfandel never disappoints!CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts! Episodes of Season Two drop every Thursday.

There's a pretty common saying in the California Wine Country called "ABC" -- Anything But Chard. People got a little burned out on the buttery Chardonnays that started to come out of Napa in particular, and wine drinkers seem to have long memories! But things have changed a lot over the years, and so in this episode, Meredith and Lou want to explore Chardonnays with listeners in a different way, and, they also want to help wine drinkers who think Cab is the only "C" word in the wine alphabet that's worth tasting!  NOTES: If you want to explore Chard's but you're sure the buttery ones aren't working for you, Meredith and Lou suggested that you explore the newer trends in the CA Wine Country where winemakers are fermenting in steel, concrete, and 50/50 or Zero malolactic fermentation! It's amazing how this winemaking techniques are reintroducing wine drinkers to the best qualities in such a classic varietal like Chardonnay. Also, it might be fun for you to enjoy exploring Chards from other countries - like New Zealand or Australia. And if you're really done with Chards, our top pick is definitely a Chablis!  If you're ready to bust out of your comfort zone when it comes to your love of big jammy Cabs, then this is the episode for you! Meredith and Lou talk about the incredible value and dynamically delicious taste of a Tempranillo with a classic steak! Other great wines to try instead of a Cab include a Malbec, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot, and if you're feeling extra groovy, a food-friendly Zinfandel never disappoints! CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts! Episodes of Season Two drop every Thursday.

Major Crush Season 2/Full Length Episode 1: ABC - Anything but Chard

In this episode of Major Crush, Meredith and Lou take some time out to talk about one of the biggest influences in the California Wine Country: Rhône varietals. It's amazing to discover how influential this region of France is when you take a closer look at what the winemakers these two are meeting have chosen to grow and make. So it seemed right to take a full episode to unpack this region that is so rich in heritage, but also so storied in how the French curate their vintages. // We want to thank The Panel Wine Bar in Sonoma for allowing us to record this episode of Major Crush in their beautiful tasting studio! // Some of the California wineries that were mentioned in this episode include //Judge Palmer Winery // Williamson Wines // Roger Roessler //Winery Sixteen 600// Thanks for listening to this episode of Major Crush! CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and your listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

In this episode of Major Crush, Meredith and Lou take some time out to talk about one of the biggest influences in the California Wine Country: Rhône varietals. It's amazing to discover how influential this region of France is when you take a closer look at what the winemakers these two are meeting have chosen to grow and make. So it seemed right to take a full episode to unpack this region that is so rich in heritage, but also so storied in how the French curate their vintages. // We want to thank The Panel Wine Bar in Sonoma for allowing us to record this episode of Major Crush in their beautiful tasting studio! // Some of the California wineries that were mentioned in this episode include //Judge Palmer Winery // Williamson Wines // Roger Roessler //Winery Sixteen 600// Thanks for listening to this episode of Major Crush! CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and your listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush Season 1: Ep 6 Exploring Rhône with Meredith & Lou

An afternoon with Ridgely Evers is something Lou and Meredith will never forget! And in order to give you the full experience, we've created this BONUS episode that features our tour around the DaVero Winery property. Learning all about Ridgely's past and the details of his approach to farming and curating biodynamically balanced wines were just some of the highlights of our visit, and so we hope you'll enjoy this additional podcast episode! To learn more about Ridgely and his team, go to www.davero.com // To hear the complete Major Crush interview with Ridgley, be sure to check out Episode 5! CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

An afternoon with Ridgely Evers is something Lou and Meredith will never forget! And in order to give you the full experience, we've created this BONUS episode that features our tour around the DaVero Winery property. Learning all about Ridgely's past and the details of his approach to farming and curating biodynamically balanced wines were just some of the highlights of our visit, and so we hope you'll enjoy this additional podcast episode! To learn more about Ridgely and his team, go to <a href="http://www.davero.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.davero.com</a> // To hear the complete Major Crush interview with Ridgley, be sure to check out Episode 5! CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush: DaVero Bonus -- Meet The Farmer Who Invented QuickBooks

In this special bonus episode, Lou leads us into a conversation with Bill Williamson on his leadership concepts and how he's applied his vast knowledge to the world of wine. It's just a sneak peek into how interesting the Williamson Wines brand truly is, and it will give you another taste of how great Meredith and Lou's time with Bill was. Just as a reminder, if you haven't listened to the full-length interview with Bill Williamson, it's Episode 4, and it's available wherever you access the Major Crush podcast series! CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

In this special bonus episode, Lou leads us into a conversation with Bill Williamson on his leadership concepts and how he's applied his vast knowledge to the world of wine. It's just a sneak peek into how interesting the Williamson Wines brand truly is, and it will give you another taste of how great Meredith and Lou's time with Bill was. Just as a reminder, if you haven't listened to the full-length interview with Bill Williamson, it's Episode 4, and it's available wherever you access the Major Crush podcast series! CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush: Williamson Wines Bonus -- Lou & Bill Talk Leadership

It's pretty clear that Lou and Meredith have a MAJOR CRUSH on Judge Palmer Wines! So in this BONUS episode, they go back and meet with Palmer Emmitt, the co-owner of this amazing winery, but this time, dessert wines are the main focus! Palmer walks Meredith and Lou through a beautiful sweet wine tasting, featuring three of their most unique offerings! Palmer also teaches these two crushers how Solera wines are made, and they get to taste two Solera wines that aren't even in the bottle yet! It's a gorgeous afternoon to be sipping wine with great friends, and we hope you enjoy this experience of learning along with Meredith and Lou!   Featured Wines: The wines featured in this episode include the following: Judge Palmer Quarante Deux "40 Deuce" Sauvignon Blanc Single Barrel Reserve White Wine / 2017 Domenica Amato Appiccicoso / Gavel 1 &amp; Gavel 2 Solera (pre-orders only). Visit Judge Palmer Wines (www.judgepalmer.com) to order any of the wines from the spectacular winery, and be sure and tell them you have a MAJOR CRUSH on Judge Palmer wines! CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

It's pretty clear that Lou and Meredith have a MAJOR CRUSH on Judge Palmer Wines! So in this BONUS episode, they go back and meet with Palmer Emmitt, the co-owner of this amazing winery, but this time, dessert wines are the main focus! Palmer walks Meredith and Lou through a beautiful sweet wine tasting, featuring three of their most unique offerings! Palmer also teaches these two crushers how Solera wines are made, and they get to taste two Solera wines that aren't even in the bottle yet! It's a gorgeous afternoon to be sipping wine with great friends, and we hope you enjoy this experience of learning along with Meredith and Lou!  Featured Wines: The wines featured in this episode include the following: Judge Palmer Quarante Deux "40 Deuce" Sauvignon Blanc Single Barrel Reserve White Wine / 2017 Domenica Amato Appiccicoso / Gavel 1 &amp; Gavel 2 Solera (pre-orders only). Visit Judge Palmer Wines (<a href="http://www.judgepalmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.judgepalmer.com</a>) to order any of the wines from the spectacular winery, and be sure and tell them you have a MAJOR CRUSH on Judge Palmer wines! CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush: Judge Palmer Bonus

In this special bonus episode of Major Crush, Meredith briefly touches on how diet and food concerns factor into a person's wine-drinking choices. She also discusses how a wine's alcohol content fits into healthy decision-making, and then she turns it over to Bill Williamson of Williamson Wines to give his thoughts on how alcohol impacts the flavor and balanced enjoyment of his wines. To hear the full-length interview with Bill Williamson, be sure to check out Episode 4 of Major Crush -- it was one of Meredith and Lou's favorite interviews so far! CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

In this special bonus episode of Major Crush, Meredith briefly touches on how diet and food concerns factor into a person's wine-drinking choices. She also discusses how a wine's alcohol content fits into healthy decision-making, and then she turns it over to Bill Williamson of Williamson Wines to give his thoughts on how alcohol impacts the flavor and balanced enjoyment of his wines. To hear the full-length interview with Bill Williamson, be sure to check out Episode 4 of Major Crush -- it was one of Meredith and Lou's favorite interviews so far! CONTACT US: If you have questions or comments for Meredith and Lou, and you're listening on the Anchor App, you can send them to us directly. If you're listening to this podcast on any other platform, and you want to reach out, you can email us at majorcrushpodcast@gmail.com  // Follow us on Instagram: @majorcrushwinecast. // Be sure to check out the entire first season of Major Crush on Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts!

Major Crush: Williamson Wines Bonus - Meredith Talks Wine & Diet Trends

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