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67 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 14 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIrreverent wine reviews, video game pairings, food choices, how-tos and more.
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How to Describe a Wine - Screw It #43
June 15, 2010 22:55 - 23.8 MB VideoBeing asked to describe a wine can be a daunting task, but it doesn't need to be. Keeping a few ideas in your back pocket can help you out of any jam.
Crosby Roamann - Screw It #42
May 04, 2010 21:41 - 20.1 MB VideoMike takes a closer look at what needs to be done to get wine ready for the market with one of Napa's newest wineries, Crosby Roamann.
Champagne On the Go - Screw It #41
April 13, 2010 21:40 - 7.52 MB VideoBringing wine to a restaurant is a great way to save money while at the same time making sure you get something you like. But how do you keep a bottle cold during the car ride?
White Rock and Cork - Screw It #40
April 06, 2010 02:49 - 14.6 MB VideoMike visits Christopher Vandendriessche, winemaker for White Rock Vineyards in Napa, to get his take on the 'screw cap vs. cork' debate.
Home Wine Making Part 5 - Screw It #39
March 23, 2010 20:40 - 24.2 MB VideoThe day of bottling has arrived. The final steps before actually getting to drink this stuff and see if it's all been a waste of time and money.
Home Wine Making Part 4 - Screw It #38
March 02, 2010 21:19 - 22.8 MB VideoThis red garbage actually starts to taste like wine in part 4 of the Home Wine Making series.
Home Wine Making Part 3 - Screw It #37
February 09, 2010 05:02 - 33 MB VideoPart 3 of Mike Supple making Cabernet Sauvignon with a home winemaking kit. Step-by-step process from inhaling dangerous gasses to micro-waving cups of wine.
What's a Corked Wine? - Screw It #36
February 01, 2010 23:41 - 19.8 MB VideoWhat does it mean when somebody says their wine is "corked"? Aren't most wines bottled with corks?
Home Wine Making Part 2 - Screw It #35
January 26, 2010 03:26 - 33.3 MB VideoPart 2 of Mike attempting to make Cabernet Sauvignon with a home winemaking kit. Step-by-step process from the sterilizing of the equipment to the pitching of the yeast.
What is Rose Wine - Screw It #34
January 19, 2010 00:31 - 42.1 MB VideoRose wine is really popular all over the world. How does it fit in the world of wine? What makes it different from white and red wine? Should you be drinking it now?
Wine Tasting Fees - Screw It #33
January 12, 2010 01:36 - 23.7 MB VideoVisiting wineries is a great way to learn more about wine and taste new things. Some wineries charge you money and others don't. We think you're better off when they do charge you a little.
Home Wine Making Part 1 - Screw It #32
January 04, 2010 21:39 - 22.1 MB VideoMaking your own booze at home is legal and doesn't have to be restricted to beer. Over the next couple of months Mike Supple will attempt to make his own Cabernet Sauvignon. Follow the process to join in the triumph or laugh at his failure!
Decanter Drying Tip - Screw It #31
December 28, 2009 20:49 - 17.5 MB VideoOne of the biggest drawbacks to using a decanter is actually getting it dry after cleaning it. This simple tip isn't rocket science, but it definitely speeds up the process.
What Makes Champagne Special - Screw It #30
December 22, 2009 01:20 - 32.9 MB VideoMore sparkling wine is consumed during the winter holiday season than any other time of year. But what makes Champagne so special (and so expensive)?
Wine, Grape Juice and Antioxidants - Screw It #29
December 07, 2009 22:51 - 28.2 MB VideoFirst Blush is a juice and tea company making drinks from classic wine grapes. Good juice grapes (Concord) makes bad wine - do great wine grapes make good juice? And what's an antioxidant?
How to Quickly Chill Wine - Screw It #28
November 30, 2009 21:28 - 16.2 MB VideoYou're thirsty and all you have is warm wine. Fortunately you don't have to wait hours for a cool, crisp and refreshing glass.
How Much Wine to Buy - Screw It #27
November 23, 2009 22:52 - 29 MB VideoThe holiday season is filled with fun parties, but when it's your turn to host, how much wine should you buy? It's actually pretty simple, and we'll walk you through it.
The Screw Cap Secret - Screw It #26
November 16, 2009 21:14 - 13.7 MB VideoScrew caps should make wine a lot more convenient to drink, but anyone who has ever struggled to open one knows that's not always the case. Fortunately there's a simple way to make it easier on you.
Karma California Brut - Screw It #25
November 10, 2009 00:40 - 42.9 MB VideoThe founder of Karma says this sparkling wine is about 'enjoying life, living in the moment and just having fun.' Does Karma live up to expectations?
The Deal With Cristal - Screw It #24
November 03, 2009 00:07 - 33.9 MB VideoCristal Champagne is very famous and very expensive. Does it deserve this fame and price tag, or is it just another pretty face? Mike Supple travels to Champagne, France to visit the cellars of Louis Roederer (makers of Cristal) and get the full story.
Buying Wine in Cancun - Screw It #22
October 13, 2009 01:28 - 18.1 MB VideoSick of wasting money on overpriced hotel wine? Hate risking your own bottles in checked luggage? Next time you visit Cancun, look no further than Costco!
Strawberry Hair Forever - Screw It #21
October 05, 2009 08:03 - 9.7 MB VideoFun times in the winery when hoses break looses and wine goes everywhere!
WVV Truth About Corks - Screw It #20
September 29, 2009 00:39 - 23 MB VideoThink corks are bad for the environment? Think again. Screw caps may actually hurt the environment and the global economy. Get the full story about corks and wine from Willamette Valley Vineyards.
A to Z Wineworks - Screw It #19
September 22, 2009 01:10 - 30.4 MB VideoMike visits Sam Tannahill from Rex Hill and A to Z Wineworks in Willamette Valley for an in depth look at some of the best values in wine coming out of Oregon. If you haven't tried Oregon wines, you're missing out!
Dana Brunetti's Wine Closet - Wine in the Wild
September 18, 2009 18:55 - 38.5 MB VideoDana Brunetti, President of Trigger Street Productions and founder of TriggerStreet.com, shares a look inside his Los Angeles home and wine closet.
Talking Bears - Screw It #18
September 15, 2009 17:11 - 6.32 MB VideoCartoon bears discuss the finer things in life while Mike is out of the studio touring wine country in Oregon.
Raw Power - Screw It #17
September 08, 2009 06:59 - 19.1 MB VideoBubble Lounge featured artist the Careless Hearts played a gig with legendary guitarist James Williamson and Stooges sax player Steve Mackay. James' first time on stage in 35 years. Amazing show.
Beyond Sangria - Screw It #16
September 01, 2009 04:52 - 23.8 MB VideoYou enter a bar and find that it has no worthwhile beer, and their wine list consists of red or white. Out of luck? No: the Spanish Calimocho is your odd yet tasty solution.
Using the Consumer - Screw It #15
August 25, 2009 00:34 - 53.1 MB VideoSometimes more money means a better bottle of wine, and sometimes it does not. Mike Supple tastes an expensive and well known wine against an unknown bargain bottle. Is the name worth the extra cash or is the producer just out to fleece its customers?
Torbreck Shiraz - Screw It #14
August 17, 2009 15:05 - 36.6 MB VideoDavid Powell, wine maker at Torbreck, discusses the differences between Syrah and Shiraz. He also puts his somewhat expensive (yet well-made) wines in perspective with the rest of the fine wine world.
A Tired Tongue - Screw It #13
August 10, 2009 23:49 - 55.4 MB VideoWhether drinking for fun or for work, tasting too many wines in one day can take a toll on your mouth. Mike Supple checks out a new product that is designed to solve the problem of palate fatigue.
Napa or Not - Screw It #12
August 04, 2009 00:25 - 30.6 MB VideoVisiting wineries should be about finding new, delicious wines and learning more about the wine making process. If a winery acts too cool to give you the time of day then don't waste your time or money.
Champion of Beer Drinking - Screw It #11
July 27, 2009 21:35 - 24.5 MB VideoTexas: land of oil, cattle, football and beer. Where men are men...and they also drink wine? Television seems to imply that a lot of wine is consumed in Texas, so Mike Supple takes a closer look.
Your Tastes Matter - Screw It #10
July 21, 2009 03:50 - 26 MB VideoWine critics play a crucial role in helping consumers wade through the billions of gallons of booze on the market. Sometimes critics get it wrong, and this serve as a good reminder that wine is a drink: your own tastes matter.
Internet Wine Sales - Screw It #9
July 13, 2009 23:56 - 32.7 MB VideoRobert Beynat, the chief executive of Vinexpo, recently stated that the internet "is not a circuit for wine sales, the internet will always be marginal, and it will stay that way." How can one man be so wrong?
Southwest Airlines - Screw It #8
July 06, 2009 18:18 - 20.3 MB VideoSouthwest airlines has issued a press release discussing their newest changes and additions to their in-flight drinks list. Did they make a wise choice in regards to their wine choices?
Arrogant Frog and Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - Wine and Video Games #5
June 29, 2009 23:13 - 33.5 MB VideoMike Supple teams up with professional video game critic Chris Watters to pair Nintendo DS game "Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars" with the 2007 Arrogant Frog Wild Lily Pad Red wine. Some lazy sipping with point and click adventure fun.
Disney Land of No Bubbles - Screw It #7
June 24, 2009 01:26 - 23.7 MB VideoWhether you're with your family or hanging out with friends who refuse to grow up, Disneyland is sure to provide a fun-filled day. However, despite their commitment to celebration and their fairly extensive selection of wines by the glass, when it comes to good sparkling wine they are woefully inadequate.
The Case of the Missing Corkscrew - Ask Mike Episode #6
June 17, 2009 18:40 - 10.4 MB VideoA missing corkscrew is not an excuse for going without wine. Getting into your bottle without a corkscrew is not too daunting of a task. With a few items from around the house (and a little muscle) you'll be quaffing in no time.
Summer Parties - Screw It #6
June 15, 2009 18:05 - 27.8 MB VideoConfused about what wine to buy, how much to buy and how to serve it during your barbecues this summer? Mike Supple tackles those issues so you can feel confident about your decisions and just relax with all your guests.
Champagne Zork - Screw It #5
June 01, 2009 22:23 - 13.9 MB VideoThe Zork claims to be more environmentally friendly while at the same time improving the shelf life of your open bottles of sparkling wine. We needed a closer look.
There's No Wine-ing in Baseball - Screw It #4
May 25, 2009 19:57 - 18.7 MB VideoBaseball games are for beer and hot dogs. But what if you want some wine? Are you out of luck? We take you to a game to find out.
Wandering Grape and Resident Evil 5 - Wine and Video Games #4
May 20, 2009 18:06 - 35.8 MB VideoMike Supple teams up with professional video game critic Chris Watters to talk wine and video games. Episode 4 throws you into the heart of bioterror-stricken Africa thanks to the Umbrella Corporation in "Resident Evil 5" on Xbox 360. Join us as we wander past piles of burning tires and can't help but make comparisons to the wine...
Stemware and TV - Screw It #3
May 18, 2009 18:35 - 16.6 MB VideoAll pretension aside, stems on wine glasses do serve a purpose whether TV and movie actors want to believe it or not.
Useless Wine Critics - Screw It #2
May 11, 2009 17:47 - 13 MB VideoCritics that just give a score to a wine and don't bother to write a review are wasting everyone's time. Save yourself the agony of following these people and instead listen to those who want to work with you.
Music Video: Crack a Bottle (SuppleWine Remix)
May 06, 2009 17:49 - 33.5 MB VideoMusic Video: Eminem and Dr. Dre had been absent from the rap scene for too long. When "Crack a Bottle" was first leaked online we immediately knew it had to be about drinking some good wine. After hearing the song, we (and most fans it seems) were less than impressed and set about correcting it.
White Wine and Corks - Screw It #1
May 04, 2009 19:08 - 38.7 MB VideoHi-def Video: Corks influence the color, aroma and flavor of any liquid they touch. Mike shows you how this affects your wine and makes a bid for screw caps.
Ask Mike Episode #5 - Supermarket Shenanigans
April 20, 2009 17:17 - 15.9 MB VideoHi-def Video: Mike Supple explores the often dizzying world of retail wine buying while providing hints and tips about how to choose the right wine for you, as well as which wines to avoid. (i.e. Feel confident picking a wine without calling a friend from the shop.)
Ask Mike Episode #4 - Drinking Broken Glass
March 30, 2009 18:22 - 13.3 MB VideoHi-def Video: Mike Supple fields a question on how to salvage a bottle of wine when broken glass is involved.
Wine and Video Game Pairing - Ep 03: WineCube and Wii Fun Fun Minigolf - SuppleWine.com
March 25, 2009 19:46 - 38.4 MB VideoMike Supple teams up with professional video game critic Chris Watters to pair great wines and video games. In this third episode we bring you the 2007 Wine Cube Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz and Wii Fun! Fun! Minigolf: some easy drinking party wine to make a group gaming session more fun (fun).