Battle of the Mountains

Erik and Roger explore the world of wine through a fun and casual blind tasting with guest Moises Lopez, sharing his wine journey from childhood to Bordeaux trips. Discover wine recommendations, learn about new wineries andgreat spots to grab wine in Downtown Sacramento, and find out what’s coming next on the Wine Babblers.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Wine Babblers and Guest Introduction

03:23 Battle of the Mountains – Blind Tasting

09:52 First Wine: 2022 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon

14:34 Second Wine: 2019 Courtney Benham Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

17:41 Third Wine: 2019 Davies Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

24:58 Fourth Wine: 2019 Cresta Velia Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon

29:52 Fifth Wine: Predecessor Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc

34:26 Sixth Wine: 2022 Seven Apart

41:52 Seventh Tasting: 2019 Hess Collection Mount VeederEstate Cabernet Sauvignon

46:37 Upcoming Wine Adventures in Bordeaux

50:53 Upcoming No Borders, No Regions Tasting

01:00:39 Revival Wine

01:05:03 Downtown Sacramento Wine Recs

01:08:13 Engaging New Wine Drinkers

Episode Mentions:

Wines: 2022 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 Courtney Benham Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon,2019 Davies Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 Cresta Velia Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, Predecessor Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc, 2022 Seven Apart, 2019 Hess Collection Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Revival Wine