Dave and Ray are both big fans of The Beatles. In this episode, each chose 2 members of The Beatles and were tasked with selecting a wine they felt paired best with that member of The Beatles. Want to know what Dave and Ray selected for their pairings? Listen now to find out!


2020 Cristom Vineyards Louise Vineyard Viognier.
2018 EIEIO & Co. Wind Hill Pinot Noir.
2017 Domaine Tempier "Pour Lulu" Bandol Rouge (75% Mourvèdre, 14% Grenache, 9% Cinsault, and 2% Carignan).
2018 Domaine Antoine Sanzay "Les Poyeux" Samur Champigny (Cab Franc).


Fun Topics Discussed: Grapelgangers? George Michael and the 5th Beatle. Mc's vs Mac's? Favorite Albums.

Dave and Ray host their 1st guest on the podcast - Jim Peterson @tx_wine_pilot . Jim is a retired U.S. Air Force officer who mainly flew the A-10 fighter jet. He has ties to the wine business going back over 20 years and is an avid wine collector. He is a writer for The Texan Magazine, where he shares insights into different wines and wine regions around the world. One of his favorite wine regions is Champagne, where he has visited four times, most recently in 2023. Check out this episode to learn more about our friend Jim and these delicious Champagne wines.

N.V. @laherteaurelien Champagne Laherte Frères Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature.
N.V. @champagne_bollinger Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée.
N.V. @champagnevilmart Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier.
N.V. @champagne_billecart_salmon Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé.

Podcast Highlights: Gina Lyons of A Vine Affair and Mathieu Roland-Billecart.

Ray selects two wines from Bordeaux to open with Dave as Ray recaps his trip to Bordeaux. Ray shares his favorite Châteaus, restaurants, where to stay, and the Dos & Don’ts of planning a trip to Bordeaux.

2020 Château Lynch-Bages 'Echo'.
2006 Château Haut-Brion.

Podcast Highlights: Château Giscours, Château Léoville Barton, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Figeac, Château Beau-Séjour Bécot, Le Dôme, Domaine de Chevalier, Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Château Margaux, Château d'Yquem, Château Doisy Daëne, Restaurant Influences, TentaziOni Bordeaux, and L'Oiseau Bleu.