Podcast
Natural Disasters
Hosted by Marissa A. Ross and Adam Vourvoulis · EN
A podcast about wine and sh*t. Mostly wine, but who's to say? Join wine professionals Marissa A. Ross (Bon Appétit Magazine) and Adam Vourvoulis (Vin de California) for the basics, in's and out's and latest conversations around natural wine.
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Episodes
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Episode 51: Drunk Dial № 1: Calls from Steiner's Grave, VA & Frito Pies
May 18, 202000:48:19Tap to summarizeIn the first episode of Drunk Dial-- Adam and MAR's new hotline for listener questions-- King of Biodynamics Rudolf Steiner leaves a message from the grave to see what California white wines he should be drinking and they answer questions about volatile acidity, why yeast inoculation is such a big part of natural wine, what pairs with Frito Pies and more. Have a question for Adam and MAR? Drunk Dial them! Call 213-245-1503, leave them a message about wine or literally whatever and they'll get back to you in the next installment of Drunk Dial.
Transcribe →Episode 50: In Quaran-Convo with James Jelks of Florèz Wines
May 4, 202000:49:44Tap to summarizeAdam & MAR attempt Zoom technology with winemaker James Jelks while drinking Florèz Wines’ “Moonmilk,” chat about Chardonnay, Santa Cruz wines and god knows what else. We’re doing our best so thanks for tuning in during this insane time.
Transcribe →Episode 49: Catching Up with MAR
Apr 15, 202000:30:06Tap to summarizeMAR has her first glass of wine, Kindeli's "Otoño", in almost a month since she's been quarantined on quarantine with Shingles and cathes up with her bff Adam.
Transcribe →Episode 48: Adam Interviews Vinny Eng... Alone!
Apr 6, 202001:01:30Tap to summarizeThis is a first. With Marissa out sick Adam does a solo ep. He interviews Vinny Eng, the sommelier, political activist, writer, and all around great person. They talk about the restaurant industry and how COVID-19 is probably going to change it forever.
Transcribe →Episode 47: Maybe This IS a Natural Disaster?
Mar 16, 202000:45:49Tap to summarizeMAR & Adam contemplate what if this was the last episode of the podcast? Ever?! And if it was, what are the big takeaways from the pod? Please note this episode was recorded before the pandemic reached its new heights. This is a serious matter and despite our love of laughing, we know coronavirus is no joke.
Transcribe →Episode 46: Why Beaujolais For President
Mar 12, 202000:49:13Tap to summarizeAdam and MAR talk about the region of Beaujolais, why they put it on merch, and also get into politics and coronavirus because why the hell not considering the world might end? JK... sorta.
Transcribe →Episode 45: Patrick Cappiello Loves Syrah
Mar 4, 202000:52:50Tap to summarizeMAR and Adam talk to Patrick Cappiello of Monte Rio wines
Transcribe →Episode 44: PAIRING! Part 2! A Disaster!
Feb 28, 202000:38:35Tap to summarizeThe second part of our pairings episode from last week, which turned out to be disastrous in a couple ways.
Transcribe →Episode 43: PAIRING! We're Doing It! Part 1
Feb 18, 202000:51:01Tap to summarizeAdam and listeners have been wanting a pairing episode since ND started in 2018. MAR has always been skeptical but WE'RE DOING IT! Tune in today for part one, where Adam and MAR test four different wines with seven different snacks. Tune in next week to hear part two, where Adam and MAR discuss pairing in general and junk food pairings, MAR's least favorite thing aside from the term "orange wine."
Transcribe →Episode 42: Social Media and Natural Wine, A Perfect Pairing?
Feb 4, 202000:48:02Tap to summarizeMAR and Adam discuss the social media epidemic in natural wine. Is it good, bad... Marissa's fault?
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