Episode 18: Blackthorn After Dark: The Dead Sea Scrolls
Blackthorn After Dark is our favorite place to unwind and share stories while sipping wine. We unravel mysteries and explore a variety of su...
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Welcome to CrushCast from Crush It Wine Education! This is the podcast for the wine curious. Whether you're a total novice that wants to learn how to understand the often intimidating world...
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20 of 129 episodesNightcap 15- By The Glass- Victorine de Chastenay NV Brut Rose
Some sparkling wines feel like a celebration. This one feels like a secret. Victorine de Chastenay’s Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé is a perfect...
Episode 17: Franciacorta
December at Blackthorn is all about two things we’re usually terrible at: slowing down and actually letting ourselves shine. This is the mon...
Nightcap 14- Sip Smarter- How to Choose the Right Wine for a Crowd (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Budget)
As we approach the holidays, we often have more gatherings than normal, but whether you are hosting Thanksgiving Dinner or just having a mix...
Episode 16: Blackthorn After Dark -Wine and Space
We often look to the stars for inspiration, guidance, and the spectacular movements of the stars and planets. Space is often referred to as...
Nightcap 15- By the Glass- Amy & Peter Made This Pinot Noir
Allie went deep into the Blackthorn Cellar for one of our favorite finds. Crafted by husband and wife winemaking partners Peter Hunken and A...
Episode 15: We Should Be Drinking Lambrusco
This is the season of togetherness — of pulling another chair up, of pouring the good stuff even if the meal is humble. It’s about the gener...
Octoebr Bonus: Wine and Ghost Stories
We couldn't think of a better way to close out spooky season than some wine-inspired ghost stories. Julie gathered a few short stories...
Nightcap 12- Pair It with Chaos - Wine for When You’re Spiraling (and Other Shadowy Pairings)
Let’s be real… sometimes life is less 'rosé all day' and more 'crying in the bathtub with leftover pad thai.' We all spi...
Episode 13: Blackthorn After Dark: The Antikythera Device
Found hundreds of years after it is theorized to have been made, the pieces of the Antikythera Device still baffle the experts. It is greatl...
Nightcap 11: Blackthorn By The Glass: Karanika Extra Brut & Xinomavro
In the Fall, we descend into shorter days and the transition from light to dark. We are walking in the shadows, searching for something we c...
Episode 12: The Shadow Cellar: Priorat & Wines of Mystery
October is Libra giving way to Scorpio: balance slipping into intensity, charm into obsession, the mirror into the abyss. It’s the season of...
Nightcap 10: Blackthorn Unfiltered-"Am I doing it wrong if I don't taste what other people taste?"
Short answer: No. We go over how people taste and how your personal taste is made up of a variety of factors. Wine is very subjective, and y...
Episode 11: Blackthorn After Dark: The Efffects Of The Moon On Wine And The Mind
Many people think the mystical powers of the full moon induce erratic behaviors, psychiatric hospital admissions, suicides, homicides, emerg...
Nightcap 9: Blackthorn by The Glass - Mary Taylor Beaujolais
Gamay may not be the grape you run into every day at the wine shop, but it deserves a permanent spot on your radar. It’s versatile, food-fri...
Episode 10: Forget Everything You Know About Wine
Wine education doesn’t have to feel like cramming for an exam. In this week’s episode of Renegade: A Blackthorn Podcast , we’re throwing out...
Episode 9: Blackthorn After Dark: Hellfire Club
Tonight, Allie tells the story of the infamous Hellfire Club. It is a story full of lost secrets, hidden caves, and one man's stolen he...
Nightcap 7: Blackthorn by The Glass - Bourgueil Rosé: Cabernet Franc’s Wild, Rare Side
On this week's Nightcap, Blackthorn by the Glass pours something rare and radiant — the 2023 Bourgueil Rosé from Domaine Audebert et Fi...
Episode 8: Volcanic Wines
Volcanic wines are wild, earthy, grounded, and intuitive. Allie found the perfect wine that embodies all of these characteristics. Our inter...
Episode 7: Zweigelt: A Shoulder Season Wine
When you are looking for a wine that is thoughtful but easy-going, Zweigelt is the answer. Made to flourish in the harsh weather in Austria,...