Fall is in full swing on Pour Temecula, and we’re back with Heather Rankin (HB) for Part 2 of our seasonal series (don’t forget to check out Part 1: Thanksgiving Wines!). In this cozy, autumn-themed episode, we taste our way through four pumpkin and harvest-inspired beers—including Shannon’s first-ever pumpkin beer—and mix up two fall cocktails: one straight from Trader Joe’s and one crafted by ChatGPT using Kompocha Brewing’s Cinnamon Pear Kombucha. We share honest feedback, plenty of laughs, and maybe even a few surprises along the way. Grab your favorite sweater and join us for some deliciously seasonal sipping!

In this episode, we drink:

Trader Joes "Howling Gourds" Pumpkin Ale

Southern Tier Brewing PumpKing Imperial Ale

Southern Tier Brewing Maple Warlock Imperial Stout

Brewery Ommegang "All Hallows Treat" Imperial Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout

Trader Joes Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

Harvest Spritz featuring Kompoocha Cinnamon Pear Kumbucha

It’s Thanksgiving on Pour Temecula, and Rick and Shannon are joined by the fabulous Heather Rankin (HB) for a crash course in perfect holiday pours.

This Thanksgiving, we’re putting the “pour” in “pour another glass.” In this festive episode of Pour Temecula, Rick and Shannon are joined by the always-wonderful Heather Rankin—aka HB—to tackle one of the season’s biggest questions: What should you drink with Thanksgiving dinner? From bubbles to bold reds, we explore the best bottles to pair with turkey, stuffing, and all the cozy sides. But the real twist? Shannon brought a mystery flight of wines for us to blind taste—and let’s say, Thanksgiving may never taste the same again. Whether you’re hosting, guesting, or just drinking, this episode will help you build the perfect holiday lineup.

In this episode we drink:

2022 Mie Ikeno Pinot Noir, Yamanashi, Japan

Moselland Cat Pinot Noir, Pfalz, Germany

2021 Hirsch Vineyards The Bohan-Dillon Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California

Temecula might be known for its vineyards and IPAs, but there’s another kind of fermentation bubbling up downtown. In this episode of Pour Temecula, we sit down with the owners of Kompoocha Brewing, Temecula’s craft kombucha bar that’s redefining what a “local pour” can be. From the art of fermentation to their non-profit donations to No Kill Shelters, we dig into how they blend health, flavor, and fun—one fizzy glass at a time. Plus, Rick takes on a different kind of tasting challenge, discovering some tasty new drinks along the way!