The Wine Goblins

The long-awaited fruit wine episode has arrived!! It’s been our most requested episode and this one delivers. 
What is fruit wine, how is it made, and how does it stack up against cider or mead? Plus, a few personal wine stories, unexpected facts, and some serious fruit-fueled opinions.
Pour something juicy and press play. Things are about to get... fruity.

The goblins return from hiatus with wine in hand and stories to share. Dani’s celebrating, Aaron’s interrupting, and JR’s keeping things (mostly) on track.
This week’s glass holds something a little stronger, and a lot more complex. From ancient barrels to unexpected sweetness, the goblins explore a style of wine that packs more than just a buzz.
Pull up a chair and pour yourself a mystery… it’s good to be back.

Cheers! Prost! Tchin-tchin! Holiday time and festive drinks. Does chenin blanc fit the vibes? The Goblins discuss the mass appeal of the white wine from the Loire Valley in this deep-dive on chenin blanc. 
Wine of the Week - 2022 Terres d'Imaginaire, Feu Follet, VdF
Music: Coyotes by Half Tail

It’s the never ending question on the Wine Goblins. And in this episode, we finally have an answer. Dani talks about her love of riesling and the uniqueness of the grape. Aaron and J.R. share wine stories, which include some real sicko behavior. 
Wine: 2022 Moritz Kissinger, Riesling
Music: Coyotes by Half Tail

Quiz time! J.R. quizzes Dani and Aaron on some of the quirky wine abbreviations. Why? Because the Goblins are drinking a GSM from France. Affordable Aaron talks about why he picked this bottle. 
Wine: 2020 Domaine Clos de la Barthassade, Cuvee H, Languedoc
Music: Coyotes by Half Tail

The Wine Goblins share what wines they will be drinking at Thanksgiving - and maybe at some other upcoming parties as well. Listen to the rambunctious trio talk about the beauty of sharing some memorable bottles over dinner and the joy that follows. They are drinking a red wine from Burgundy this week and J.R. explains why it was his pick for the season. 
Wine: 2022 Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet, Bourgogne, Hautes Cotes de Nuits
Music: Coyotes by Half Tail

The start of Season Four will keep you laughing, guaranteed. In an episode that originally started out as a deep-dive into fortified wine, the episode actually takes a look at a very unique dry white wine - that is quite polarizing among the Goblins. We examine what is the winemaking style known as rancio. Why did Dani select this wine? Find out the inexplicable answer in this episode. 
Wine: NV Domaine le Roc des Anges, Cioran, Cotes Catalanes
Music: Coyotes by Half Tail

Champagne evangelist, social media genius, founder of your favorite wine import company (@cagechampagneco), and the best wine club (@ledeuxchampagneclub), Garth Hodgdon joins the Wine Goblins for this hilarious, entertaining, and educational interview. Learn more about the beauty of champagne in this electrifying podcast episode from the Wine Goblins. 
Music: Coyotes by Half Tail

In the first episode of Season 4, the Wine Goblins interview Dane Curley (@dscurley), an artist who has designed the label for many highly acclaimed, award-winning wines. Learn about his wine journey, the process of designing artwork for a label, and where you can find some of Dane’s art in this episode of Wine Goblins.

In the Season Finale of the Wine Goblins, JR shares how Dani and Aaron can finally bury the hatchet regarding the missing birthday gift. The Goblins talk about Savoie, a tiny wine region that went through some hard times but looks to be on the rebound. Check out Eric Asimov’s excellent piece on the region. The Goblins are drinking a sparkling wine from Savoie that was recommended by Hannah Williams in a previous episode. The wine is the 2019 Domaine Belluard Vin de Savoie Ayse Les Perles du Mont Blanc. JR explains why this wine is significant beyond the juice in the glass. And the wine list of the week features a possible destination for the Three Best Friends next month for one of the Goblin’s birthday dinners. 
Music: Coyotes by Half Tail