Cork Taint
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -Cork Taint isn't a podcast, it's a lifestyle. One you're not supposed to know about, like how Burgundy is overrated (but still good) and Zinfandel is the wine Jesus made from water.
Bonus, patreon-exclusive episodes on alternating weeks can be found at patreon.com/CorkTaint
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Patreon UNLOCKED: The New French Wine Review Part 2
April 18, 2024 07:33 - 54 minutes - 101 MBOne of those "tell us how you really feel" type of episodes. Tune in to find out exactly how much of a fucking piece of garbage this book is, part 2. For more bonus episodes like this, sign up at Patreon.com/CorkTaint Thanks everybody
Antonio Vallana!
April 04, 2024 07:33 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBFrancis Fogarty, sixth generation winemaker of Antonio Vallana, one of the greatest producers in Italy (and the world!), explains the geological and winemaking history of Alto Piemonte, as well as how both the geology and soil influence the wines! For the second part of the conversation where we discuss the geneaology of grape varieties in Piedmont, and FREE access to all of the maps and diagrams we mention on this episode, visit Patreon.com/CorkTaint! Follow them on IG at @AntonioVallana ...
Martinelli Vineyards and Winery!
March 21, 2024 07:33 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBTessa Gorsuch, 5th Generation Estate Director of Martinelli Vineyards and Winery, joins us for a fascinating conversation about their incredible Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, Zinfandels, as well as their meticulous farming and winemaking practices! Give it a listen and visit https://martinelliwinery.com/ to learn more about them, purchase some of their delicious wines, and sign up for their mailing list! And sign up at Patreon.com/Corktaint for a full list of tasting notes from the wines we dran...
Hedges Family Estate! featuring Sarah Goedhart
March 14, 2024 14:10 - 1 hour - 118 MBSarah Goedhart, head winemaker of Hedges Family Estate, joins us for a fantastic discussion about their history, farming, array of wines (especially their delicious syrahs), and much more! Also, visit HedgesFamilyEstate.com and use discount code "CORKTAINT" to recieve 20% off your order! The discount code will be valid through the end of March, so use it while it lasts! And for a full list of tasting notes from the wines we discussed, visit and sign up at Patreon.com/Corktaint! Thanks eve...
Value Still Exists in Burgundy: Interview with Max Kogod
March 07, 2024 08:33 - 1 hour - 103 MBMax Kogod of Kogod Wine Merchant (KogodWine.com) joins us for a discussion about his background, the time he spent working in Burgundy, and the fantastic values from there that still exist. He's also given us a list of his top value Burgundy picks that can be found exclusively at Patreon.com/CorkTaint! Sign up there to get the whole list. Also, valid from now until April 10th, use discount code "Corktaint" to get 10% off all wines on KogodWine.com! I know I said April 4th on the episode but i...
CMS vs WSET
February 22, 2024 08:33 - 1 hour - 136 MBWe discuss the differences between the two major wine certifications: Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) and Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). What they're good for, what they're definitely NOT good for, why people do them, why you should or shouldn't do them, etc. Tune in and enjoy! For bonus content, sign up at Patreon.com/CorkTaint!
Why Are Somms (kinda the worst?) Part 2 of 1000: Maria Also Hates Them (Part 2 of 2)
February 08, 2024 08:30 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBPart 2 of our fantastic episode with very special guest and fan of the show: Maria (pourdecisions_somm)!!! We continue the conversation and discuss some pretty insane aspects of the marketing-side of the business. If you haven't listened to part 1, go check it out now! Thanks guys For bonus content check out Patreon.com/CorkTaint
Our Most Consistent Episode Yet: No Cork Taint
January 25, 2024 08:33 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBWe're very fortunate to have Yoann Canovas, Technical Sales Manager for DIAM-Vivelys North America, join us on this week's episode to discuss all things DIAM! How they're made, what function they serve, their sustainability, durability, utility, and efficacy. Tune in to learn all about it! For fantastic bonus content, sign up at Patreon.com/CorkTaint
The New French Wine: A Postmodern Book Review Part 1
January 11, 2024 07:12 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBThis episode is part 1 of our multi-rant series about Jon Bonne's highly-praised book, The New French Wine. Spoiler Alert: We really did not like it. Tune in to find out why. Part 2 (and maybe 3?) will be coming soon on Patreon.com/CorkTaint. Sign up to give it a listen Thanks everybody
Drink EZ Juice, not White Claw
December 21, 2023 08:33 - 56 minutes - 91.9 MBSamantha Cole-Johnson, Senior US Editor for JancisRobinson.com, joins us for a discussion about the resilience, stability, and sustainability of the wine industry, why people aren't drinking wine more often, and what we can do to change that! Follow her on IG: @SamanthaColeJohnson, @JancisRobinson Find her writing at: JancisRobinson.com
Tasting Notes
December 07, 2023 08:33 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBWe got an all-meat episode today talking about tasting notes. Why you should be taking them, why you shouldn't be taking them, when you should be taking them, when you shouldn't be taking them, do you think the intro would have been funnier if we said it was written by Obama, etc etc. Sign up at patreon.com/corktaint for bonus episodes!!!!
19 Mother Truckin Grave Digger Crimes
November 23, 2023 08:33 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBWe got none other than Big John from Slik Wines joinin us this episode to talk about why wine is getting less serious and why it matters. I'll be honest, it may be our best one yet. Give it a listen and check out SlikWines.com for some fantastic educational wine content, then follow them on instagram at @SlikWines THEN, visit patreon.com/corktaint to help support us and keep this goin. Thanks guys
Why Are Somms (kinda the worst?) Part 2 of 1000: Maria Also Hates Them (Part 1 of 2)
November 16, 2023 08:30 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBVery special guest and fan of the show on this episode: Maria (pourdecisions_somm)!!! She shares her experiences through the wine professional certification process and the SUPER optimistic takeaways from the entire ordeal. It's a great one - check it out! Part 2 of this episode can be found at patreon.com/corktaint, where we continue this conversation and also discuss some pretty insane aspects of the marketing-side of the business. Thanks guys
Bandol Wine and the Magic of Mourvedre: An interview with the Author
November 02, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBProfessor and wine writer Andrew James joins for a fantastic discussion about his newest book: Bandol Wine and the Magic of Mourvedre! Tune in to learn about the fascinating region, their culture, and the special wines they make. Follow him on Instagram at @andywine2021 and check out his book: Here's a link to his book! If you enjoy this content and would like more of it, please sign up for Our Patreon!
Ode to Grenache Part 69: Gigondas
October 26, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 111 MBWe drank fantastically delicious bottles of 2013 Domaine les Pallieres Gigondas Terraces Du Diable!! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did this wine. Fuck man, this wine is so good. If you like this and want to throw us a couple bucks to keep this going, check out patreon.com/corktaint. Thanks guys
KEEP HER NAME OUTTA YA MOUTH
September 28, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 106 MBMystery guest who shall remain unnamed discusses fundamental wine knowledge and how to run a wine tasting. It is very good wine-related content you should listen to it now and give us moneys at patreon.com/corktaint Thanks guys
Virginia Robbie
September 14, 2023 07:35 - 59 minutes - 95.6 MBWe got Robbie of Podere Piccolo (@Podere_Piccolo), Virginia's finest fine wine producer making Cabernet Franc on par with the best Loire stuff, on the show to discuss minimalist winegrowing, farming, sustainability, the Virginia wine scene, and much much more! Give it a listen now and sign up for even more fantastic content at Patreon.com/CorkTaint Follow us both on Instagram at @KorkTaint and @Podere_Piccolo Thanks guys
Catsup Wine Baby
August 31, 2023 13:07 - 51 minutes - 102 MBI know we've been gone for a little while so we're catchin everybody up on cool stuff we've had recently. Roulot Meursault, Didier Fornerol, Fancy Chateauneuf, the list goes on. Check it out. Sign up at Patreon.com/CorkTaint for bonus content! Thanks guys
IPNC 2023!!!
August 03, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 104 MBWe got a real comprehensive review of this year's 2023 International Pinot Noir Celebration! Featuring wines from Simon Bize, Kosta Browne, Henri Giraud, Domaine Dujac, Felton Road, loads of great Oregon producers, and many more!! For an even more comprehensive review of this event, sign up at patreon.com/corktaint Thanks guys
Baby wants to suck wine out of the proper stemware
July 13, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBWe talk about stemware, which glasses are best for certain wines, whether it's all a gigantic scam, and if you're better off slurping wine out of your filthy disgusting hands Somebody please for the love of christ make us a Dennis Hopper/ Michael Douglas Blue Velvet mashup Sign up for our Patreon at Patreon.com/CorkTaint if you want more good stuff Thanks
Answers to Questions You're TOO SCARED to ask!!!
June 26, 2023 18:31 - 1 hour - 124 MBWe answer questions about wine shopping, production, vintage variation and the stupid french language that 99% of people don't wanna ask but also don't usually know the answer to For bonus content, including regularly released extra episodes, sign up for our patreon at patreon.com/corktaint Thanks guys Ye 2024
Petrus: Honestly? Pretty Meh
June 08, 2023 06:22 - 52 minutes - 74.5 MBYea man I got to try Petrus. Some 1959 Chateau Montrose, 2015 Olivier Bernstein Chambertin Clos de Beze, 2013 Roulot Bourgogne Blanc, Berstein Clos de Beze, and much more you just gotta give it a listen. Wine content starts at 18:14 As always, please sign up at patreon.com/corktaint for bonus content and to help us keep this going and make it waaaaay better Thanks guys
We're naturally forced to discuss naturally and forced sparkling wines (AKA PetNat AKA bubbly dog piss)
May 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBMan oh man do we have a tasty episode this week: we're talkin PetNat/Petillant Naturel/Méthode Ancestrale and forced carbonation/ Charmat wines! We cover production, why we typically hate them, how often we refuse to drink them, and much more! Check out patreon.com/corktaint for bonus episodes! Follow us on instagram at @korktaint Thanks guys
Episode 1776: Madeiraca was fortified on the spirit of being hammered while signing the declaration
May 04, 2023 07:33 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBCertified Madeira Wine Educator, Wine Director of Chez TJ, and overall humongous wine nerd Paul Carayas joins us to discuss one of his many passions: Madeira! We drank some fantastic stuff and learned about the history, politics, styles, and production of Madeira! Tune in for fascinating tidbits like how it has major ties to American revolutionary history! In even more interesting news, I found out that there are a bunch of cartoons in the public domain so we got some sweet new theme music. E...
MYSTERIOUS SECRET UNKNOWN GRAPE called Romorantin (RomeAroundTownLookingForHotSteamingBurlyG)
April 21, 2023 14:27 - 1 hour - 83 MBIt's not really a secret at all but it is delicious and under-appreciated and only really come from one small region: Cour-Cheverny! We drank a delicious bottle of 2009 Francois Cazin Cour-Cheverny Cuvee Renaissance. Very tasty and in our understated opinions we have provided you with the best, most informative and transformative conversation concerning this varietal imaginable. Give it a listen sign up for our patreon at: Patreon.com/CorkTaint Thanks guys
ROMORANTIN: THE MYSTERIOUS SECRET UNKNOWN GRAPE (RoamAroundTownLookingForHotSteamingBurlyHunkyMeatyD
April 21, 2023 14:27 - 1 hour - 83 MBIt's not really a secret at all but it is delicious and under-appreciated and only really comes from one small region: Cour-Cheverny! We drank a delicious bottle of 2009 Francois Cazin Cour-Cheverny Cuvee Renaissance. Very tasty and in our understated opinions we have provided you with the best, most informative and transformative conversation concerning this varietal imaginable. Give it a listen sign up for our patreon at: Patreon.com/CorkTaint Thanks guys
Portuguese MasterClass with Lewis Kopman of GK Selections
April 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBLewis Kopman of GK Selections joins us to discuss the fascinating Portuguese wine scene, as well as a Baga-centric discussion featuring wines from Filipa Pato and Luis Pato. For a bonus episode with our reflections on the conversation and additional notes about the wines, visit patreon.com/corktaint and sign up. Thanks guys
The Fantastic Finale to our Glorious Gustatory Adventure
April 06, 2023 14:56 - 52 minutes - 69.8 MBOld Sauternes, Rioja, Alsace, Bordeaux, and New Zealand Chardonnay. Excellent stuff check it out. Sign up at patreon.com/corktaint for even better stuff. Thanks guys tell your friends
Blind Tasting part 1 Grand Cru Burgundy Leroy Chateau Grillet Billecart Salmon I promise this isn't clickbait
March 24, 2023 06:45 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBPart 1 of the most extravagant, over the top blind tastings/ wine dinners to date. This episode we talk about: 2007 Billecart Salmon Cuvee Elizabeth 2011 Stephane Coquillette Les Cles Blanc dss Noirs 1997 Chateau Grillet 2019 Domaine des Ardoisieres Quartz 2006 Leroy Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Aux Cheseaux 2012 Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin "Cuvee Coeur de Roy" 1999 Bruno Clavelier Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet Sign up at patreon.com/corktaint to hear reviews of the rest of the lineup feat...
DRCequel!!!!
March 09, 2023 07:02 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBAlright so we didn't actually drink more DRC... BUT we did drink plenty of other delicious things! Including: Cristal Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill 1999 Turley Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel 1976 Grgich Zinfandel 1983 Tommasi Amarone 1962 Bertani Amarone 2010 Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso del Bepi AND MORE! Next week's Patreon-only episode is about delicious 80's and 90's napa cab, so if you want that and other BONUS CONTENT, sign up at: patreon.com/corktaint Thanks guys
Wine and Spirits Top 100 Part 1
February 28, 2023 15:58 - 53 minutes - 70.4 MBPart 1 of our review of the Wine and Spirits Top 100 tasting! We went and tried a whole bunch of stuff including Cristal, Musar, Grand Cru Burgundy, Penfolds, Diamond Creek, Ridge Monte Bello, Vega-Sicilia, Guigal, and much more! For the entire review, sign up at patreon.com/corktaint and check out part 2. Thanks guys 7:50 Wine Talk Starts 8:40 Bollinger 14:09 Louis Roederer 27:08 Zind-Humbrecht 29:45 Robert Weil 32:30 Chateau Musar 39:50 Tablas Creek 42:23 Lucien Le Moine 47:10 Lou...
Episode 69 Merlotta Fun
February 09, 2023 09:14 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBThis one's a good'n despite the audio getting completely deleted halfway through and us having to redo the episode. Anyway we drank some delicious merlots from Pepper Bridge and L'Ecole No 41. Check it out. Also if you only want wine content, skip to 20:00, you heathen. For bonus episodes, sign up at patreon.com/corktaint Thanks guys
Volatile Acidity: sometimes it works, sometimes it's literally illegal
January 26, 2023 07:04 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBAnother episode in our faultless wine fault series. A lot of good wine-related content in this one. Give er a listen and help support us by signing up at: patreon.com/corktaint Thanks guys
Blind Tasting: Is it worthless?
January 04, 2023 17:47 - 1 hour - 83.3 MByou WONT BELIEVE what wine we got blinded on!!!!!! TUNE IN TO FIND OUT. Also we talk about blind tasting in general and what it is and isn't good for. If you like what we do please subscribe to all the free content and help support us by signing up at patreon.com/corktaint so we can keep er goin and make this show much, much better. Thanks guys
Derzo Zosage All Wheel Drive
December 15, 2022 13:51 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBGot some deliciously crisp content about Champagne featuring a beautiful wine from Tarlant. We had a great time Subscribe to this and tell everybody you know If you like what we do, check out our patreon and help support us by giving us a couple dollars a month. It helps more than you think. Thanks guys patreon.com/corktaint
UNLOCKED EASTER EGG SPECIAL SECRET CONTENT ONLY YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO ACCESS WOW JESUS CHRIST
December 01, 2022 15:40 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBJust explaining what’s going on and why we haven’t put out episodes the past two weeks. Also I simply couldn’t resist one of the background audio options called “Lord Weasel” so you’re just gonna have to suffer through it. Thanks guys please sign up at patreon.com/Corktaint
Yeast Feast
November 17, 2022 14:23 - 54 minutes - 59.6 MBWe talk about the roles of yeast in the winery and vineyard. Good stuff, give it a listen Then sign up and give us some money at patreon.com/corktaint so we can keep doing this Thanks guys
Zero ABV (Asexual Business Voyeurs)
October 27, 2022 07:49 - 54 minutes - 58.7 MBWe talk about wine that doesn't contain alcohol and why it's bullshit. Sign up and help support us at: patreon.com/corktaint Thanks guys
All Geeked up on Rose
October 14, 2022 07:12 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBMan, we'll see how this one is received. It's a very good episode, but yea just listen for yourselves. Sign up and help support us at patreon.com/corktaint Thanks guys
How to get into (and good at) wine
September 29, 2022 14:40 - 33 minutes - 41.4 MBIt's about what it sounds like. What we think is pretty good advice. If you want super exclusive access to the next episode about wine buying then sign up at patreon.com/corktaint Secrets galore that the DEEP STATE doesn't want you to know about Thanks guys
Pinot Gris?
September 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBHaven't listened to it but I think it's gonna be one of those surprisingly good ones despite feeling like it was a complete train wreck at the time Give us your money at patreon.com/corktaint
Whiplash Sucks
September 01, 2022 07:33 - 54 minutes - 61.1 MBYou know what doesn't? Our discussion about old world vs new world wines. An overview, then prejudices, assumptions, legacies, and all that other good stuff we'll elaborate on in future episodes. Give er a go and then sign up for our patreon for more content at: patreon.com/corktaint Thanks guys
Why Are Somms (kinda the worst?) part 1 of 1000
August 18, 2022 12:52 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe initiation of our long-term discussion about the wine industry as a brainwashing institution. We drank some more great zin. What a surprise. Not sure if this is gonna lose us or gain us listeners. Enjoy
Transatlantic Clarendon Hills Fanboy Lovefest Part 1
August 04, 2022 12:28 - 54 minutes - 84.5 MBOur friends across the pond join us to discuss one of the few things in life that never disappoints: Clarendon Hills. 2005 Piggott Range Syrah, Romas Grenache, and 2011 Hickinbotham Cabernet Sauvignon. The second half is available as patreon-only so if you want to hear it sign up at patreon.com/corktaint. Thanks
Brettanomyces
July 21, 2022 07:31 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBWe talk about it. The good stuff, the bad stuff, the stuff somewhere in between that people mention just so they have something to fight about. Thanks guys tell your friends and sign up at patreon.com/corktaint
Reduction: not less, just smellier
July 07, 2022 07:40 - 51 minutes - 59 MBPretty surprisingly technical discussion of reduction. Enjoy
I got PIED Right in the ASs and now I'm feelin sASSI
June 23, 2022 07:08 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBWhile neither of us actually got pied in our asses, we did drink some delicious 2018 Piedrasassi Syrah from the Santa Rita Hills. Tune in and enjooyyyyy
Somebody make this MASTER SOMMELIER the GAMAY AMBASSADOR already
June 09, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBNo joke we really got a master sommelier on the show to discuss his unbridled passion for one of the most underappreciated grapes. Kick back, relax, give it a listen (it's a real good one), and jeez Louise for the love of Christ somebody make this man the ambassador or overlord or supreme leader or something already
The History of Wine: Flyin Solo, Baby
May 26, 2022 11:54 - 49 minutes - 53.4 MBOnly one of us was available to record, so behold an unencumbered educational experience you'll never forget. Please help support this program by signing up at patreon.com/corktaint. Thanks
WE DRANK DRC
May 19, 2022 13:35 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB1971 La Tache and 1976 Richebourg to be precise. We also drank Krug, 2007 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, 1966 Chateau Suduiraut, 2010 Chateau d'Yquem, 1977 Graham's Vintage Port and 1959 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Auslese. Yea I know it was insane and this episode is out best yet. Give it a listen. If you want more content like this and to generally support us, please sign up at patreon.com/corktaint