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Renegade - A Blackthorn Podcast

Renegade is a wine podcast for rebels, witches and the wisely intoxicated. This is a week audio ritual from the founders of Blackthorn, a secret society for wine lovers, witches, and story-seekers. We blend rebellious wine education with mythology, history, and the kind of truths you only tell over a second glass.Hosted by Allie and Julie, wine educators and storytelling sorceresses, this isn’t your average wine podcast. Expect interviews with rule-breaking winemakers, irreverent dives into wine

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Sipisode 12: Breaking Down Harvest

Renegade - A Blackthorn Podcast ·

2024/12/04

Have you ever wondered what "Harvest," means when it comes to wine? In this episode, I give you a first-hand account of just what goes into making wine from the very beginning to the end. We give you the inside details of what it takes to make wine. It may not be as romantic as you think. We talk about cleaning, attention to detail, and maintenance. I am happy to tell you the inside info about what it takes to make wine and all about the crack team of women I worked with.As always g...

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Episode 64: November Patreon 2024: White Wines, Witch...

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2024/11/27

As a bonus for our regular listeners, we are releasing our Patreon episode for November 2024!The days are shorter, the world is changing, and we always have wine to drink. Today, we toast positivity, looking for simple pleasures and drinking wines to help you enjoy it!Things get a little witchy as Allie guides us through a little wine Alchemy. Julie lays out the potential health benefits of wine and what could help you drink wisely.Although it is late Fall, we are dipping into some tasty whit...

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Episode 63: Our Litlle Known Friend: Viognier

Renegade - A Blackthorn Podcast ·

2024/11/13

Viognier has had a complicated past and at one point was almost extinct. Spread by the Romans and cultivated by the French it could have been lost to history. Now being planted around the world, Viognier has had a modest resurgence helped by the famed Condrieiu and a little-known but secretly famed monopole. We talk about history and our experience with the variety. Don't shy away from a Rhone White and find one to sip on your own. Join us in an exploration of this aromatic white wi...

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Sipisode 11: Dessert wine: Vin Santo

Renegade - A Blackthorn Podcast ·

2024/11/06

Our latest Sipisode once again turns to the dessert wine world. Don't count them out! From the heart of Tuscany we have a delightful little wine that is not overly sweet and a great partner for an aperitif, biscotti, or some stinky cheese. Before or after a meal Vin Santo is a lovely wine that is more easily found than you think. Grab a glass of your favorite heartwarming glass and join us. Cheers!Support the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @crushit...

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Episode 62: Halloween Interview With Final Girl Wines

Renegade - A Blackthorn Podcast ·

2024/10/30

We have the perfect winery to celebrate Spooky Season! We are talking to Anna and Peter from Final Girl Wines. Final Girl Wines is an homage to the last woman standing in all your favorite movies from Laurie Strode from Halloween to Sidney Prescott from Scream. From 13 years old Anna was bit by the winemaking bug, while Peter gained his foray into the American wine world from one of their first dates in Figi. heir project celebrates strong women, experimentation in wine, with a...

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Episode 61: The Loire: Not Just a River in France

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2024/10/16

In this episode, we talk about one of our favorite areas for wine in the world: the Loire Valley. If you are looking for exquisite Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, or Muscadet this place has it all. With over 600 miles of wine country along the river for which it is named there is a historied past of grape planting and winemaking. Julie pours a classic Chinon (aka Cabernet Franc) from the region and tells you all about their winery. We sip along as Allie details how th...

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Sipisode 10: Historic Wineries #2: Inglenook

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2024/10/09

In this Sipisode, we look at one of California's oldest wineries, Inglenook. Located in the heart of Napa Valley this brand came from humble begins as a beautiful vineyard site in the 1800's. It was transformed over the years into a brand synonymous with high-end, quality wines. Julie reviews how the Inglenook name came and went over the years and how Coppola Winery helped revive the name and kept its reputation. Grab a glass and join us for a trip to Inglenook Winery! Cheers...

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Episode 60: You Should Be Drinking Barbera

Renegade - A Blackthorn Podcast ·

2024/10/02

In this episode we are talking about Barbera. This wine is both rich in texture and light bodied making it ideal for food pairing and a daily glass of wines. Allie brings us a excellent and affordable example of the wine. Julie breaks down the regions and history of the variety, and how it has changed over the years. Then Allie takes us back to 1985 and the methanol scandal of Barbera from Piedmont. She breaks down the where, when, and how something liket this could ever happen.&nbs...

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Episode 59: Interview with Author Adam McHugh

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2024/09/18

We continue our interview series with Adam McHugh, author of Blood From a Stone: A Memoir of How Wine Brought Me Back from the DeadIn addition to being an author, Adam is a pro tour guide and has a deep connection with the Santa Ynez Valley and the California Wine Industry. We talk about our mutual love of Rose, Santa Barbara County, and the value of history as it relates to wine and our own sense of place. Join us for an in-depth conversation, as we sip wine, geek out on history,&...

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Sipisode 9: Listener Questions Answered

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2024/09/11

This Sipisode is dedicated to answering questions you may not want to ask at a tasting room or can't readily find online. We are here to give you real simple answers and show you that wine is accessible and an easy everyday beverage for everyone. We are not here to tell you what wine is wrong or right for you to drink, but to help you better enjoy wine and learn more about it. Grab a glass of any wine you like and join us! Cheers! Support the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message ...

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Episode 58: The Wunderland of Riesling: Mosel, Germany

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2024/09/04

The Mosel region of Germany is home to some of the top wineries for Riesling. The steep vineyards along the riverbanks benefit from the ideal climate and soil conditions, that produce some of the best white wines in the world.After a lucky encounter with a top Mosel producer, Julie brings you a fun, elegant, and budget-friendly Riesling. Hailing from a long line of the name Max Ferdinand Richter. A prime example of a Mosel winery with a long history, that produces all styles of Riesling in on...

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Episode 57: Interview with Sabrine Rodems of Wrath...

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2024/08/21

We are excited to bring you our latest interview with Sabrine Rodems of Wrath and Scratch wines out of Monterey County. With over 20 years in the business, Sabrine brings her unique perspective on winemaking, collaboration, and creativity. We talk Pinot Clones, Italian Varieties, and our mutual love of bubbles.Join us for a lively conversation as we nerd out, sip wine, and get to know how wine can evolve from year to year. Grab a glass of your favorite wine from California and sip ...

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Sipisode 8: Dessert Wine #1: Sauternes

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2024/08/14

Get to know one of the world's most sought-after sweet wines, Sauternes. In the episode, Allie breaks down the relationship between the grapes and 'noble rot', making this wine complex and flavorful. Find out how sweet wines have a place both before and after a meal. Support the Show.CONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @crushitwinesb You can also reach out via email - Cheers@crushitwineeducation.com If you want to help support the show and get extra content ev...

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Episode 56: Wine Certifications

Renegade - A Blackthorn Podcast ·

2024/08/07

Greetings! After a few tries, we finally bring you our Wine Certifications episode! Julie puts Allie to the test with a blind tasting and a little wine quiz. Then, we answer what it means to be a Sommelier and what all of these different certifications mean in the wine world. We finish off the pod with a scandal that rocked the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2018 and has changed their organization in perpetuity. Grab a glass of something to keep you cool, and join us. Cheers! Support...

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Episode 55: Interview with Peter Andrews of Culture...

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2024/07/24

We are happy to bring you a special interview with Peter Andrews of Culture Wine Co. We have always had a great interest in South African wines and Peter owns a company that champions some of the most diverse and up-and-coming wines from South Africa. We spoke with him about how he transitioned from the culinary world to wine,and how years of working in high-end wine distribution led him to create this unique book of wineries now being brought to the United States.He helps us u...

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Bonus Episode: February Patreon 2024: Cellared...

Renegade - A Blackthorn Podcast ·

2024/07/10

Greetings friends of CrushCast! We are bringing you a special bonus episode in lieu of our latest episode. Due to some technical hiccups, we have to delay our release by one week, so we decided to give you a sneak peek into our Patreon. In this episode, We bring you some of the wines from the past that are still singing now. Julie did some digging and found new documentaries about wine that are not just about Sommeliers. Allie talks about the virtues of wine gadgets, which are worth the money...

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Sipisode 7 : Historical Wineries #1: We explore...

Renegade - A Blackthorn Podcast ·

2024/07/03

Hello All! We have embarked on an entirely new Sipisode series all about historical wineries. Often names are thrown around in the wine world to indicate quality and refinement. But we asked ourselves why their names carry such heavy meaning. Our goal in this series is to demystify the lore and explain how their legends were made. Our first stop is at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti often known as DRC and the most acclaimed winery in the Burgundy region in France. Listen to discover why these win...

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Episode 53: Interview with Drew Cuddy of Satellite...

Renegade - A Blackthorn Podcast ·

2024/06/26

We are very excited to bring you an interview with a good friend and champion of Natural Wines Drew Cuddy. He shares with us his background steeped in the organic food industry that brought him into the wine world in his own unique way. With kindness and a commitment to wine and food, Drew takes us on a tour from Canada, to Italy, then California. We are fortunate to have his perspective, with honesty, and openness into wine and winemaking He shares our philosophy that wine is for ...

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Episode 52: The Island of Sardinia and Its Links to...

Renegade - A Blackthorn Podcast ·

2024/06/12

We have started off the summer with a little island hopping of our own. In this episode, we are checking out the Italian island of Sardinia and the variety of wines that are made there. We sip one of their most planted varieties Vermentino and discuss its long and short history with winemaking. We talk about Blue Zones aka places where people live the longest and how wine can promote health. We take on self-care, community, and living better. According to the experts, grab a glass of Gr...

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Sipisode #6: Listener Questions & Our 2nd Pod-aversary!

Renegade - A Blackthorn Podcast ·

2024/06/05

In our not so mini Sipisode we answer some listener and personal questions. We celebrate our 2nd anniversary by explaining some common wine questions and giving you some inside information about us. We each have a unique history and perspective on your burning wine questions and on how we formed Crush It. Along with wine all the way from the island of Cyprus, we bring the laughs, share our stories, and talk wine to satisfy your wine curiosity. Grab a glass of your new favorite and get t...

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