Review: Miramonte Winery Mencia 2021 (Temecula Valley)

Review: Miramonte Winery Mencia 2021 (Temecula Valley)

Rick and Shannon taste Miramonte Winery’s 2021 Mencía, a Spanish red grape known for its bright fruit and earthy complexity. Does this land as a Dump It, Try It, Pour It, or Buy It? In this week’s bonus mini-episode of Pour Temecula, Rick DeLucio and Shannon Cole follow up on their recent Spanish Varietals episode by opening a bottle of Miramonte Winery’s 2021 Mencía. Originally from northwestern Spain—especially Bierzo and Ribeira Sacra—Mencía is known for its vibrant red fruit, floral notes, and savory edge. Rick and Shannon talk about the grape’s Spanish roots before sharing their tasting notes and final rating on the show’s Dump It, Try It, Pour It, or Buy It scale.

Review: Somerset Amphorae Blanca 2020 (Temecula Valley)

Rick and Shannon taste Somerset’s 2020 Amphorae Blanca, a Temecula white blend fermented and aged in clay amphorae. Does this land as a Dump It, Try It, Pour It, or Buy It? In this week’s bonus mini-episode of Pour Temecula, Rick DeLucio and Shannon Cole explore Somerset’s 2020 Amphorae Blanca, a white blend crafted in ancient clay amphorae rather than traditional barrels or stainless steel. Amphorae fermentation can bring added texture, subtle earthiness, and a different expression of fruit, making it one of the more intriguing winemaking approaches in Temecula Valley. Rick and Shannon discuss what amphorae aging does to a wine and how it influences flavor and structure, then share their tasting notes and final rating on the show’s Dump It, Try It, Pour It, or Buy It scale.

One Year Anniversary Show

One year. Countless pours. In this special anniversary episode, we reflect on our favorite shows and standout beverages, thank the incredible guests and listeners who made it all possible, and share what’s ahead for Year Two, from new conversations to deeper dives. Then we put our palates to the test. Rick takes on sweet wines. Shannon tackles red wines in the Pour Temecula Tasting Challenge. Cheers to Year Two! In this episode, we taste: * 2020 Bella Vista Rozmaring, Temecula, CA [https://www.bellavistawinery.com/product/Case-20-Rozmaring] * 2018 Chateau Megyer Aszu 5 Puttonyos, Tokaj, Hungary * 2019 Cougar Estate Aglianico, Temecula, CA [https://cougarwinery.orderport.net/product-details/0574/2019-estate-aglianico] * 2020 Elena Fucci 'Titolo' Aglianico del Vulture, Campania, Italy

Spanish-Inspired Wines featuring Raúl Ramirez Bodegas y Viñedos

In this episode of Pour Temecula, we taste through Spanish-inspired wines made locally, featuring Tempranillo, Garnacha, Monastrell (Mourvèdre), Albariño, and Verdejo. We also visit Raul Ramirez to sample their lineup and explore the character, structure, and flavor profiles of each varietal. If you’re curious about these classic Spanish varietals and how they’re showing up locally, this episode is for you.   In this episode, we are tasting: 2016 Raúl Ramirez Estate Gran Reserva Brut Cava Style Sparkling Wine 2022 Raúl Ramirez Estate Albariño 2022 Raúl Ramirez Estate Tempranillo Reserva

Fall Beer and Cocktails

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 [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/howling-gourds-pumpkin-ale-175196] Southern Tier Brewing PumpKing Imperial Ale [https://stbcbeer.com/beers/pumking-imperial-ale/] Southern Tier Brewing Maple Warlock Imperial Stout [https://stbcbeer.com/beers/maple-warlock/] Brewery Ommegang "All Hallows Treat" Imperial Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout [https://www.ommegang.com/beerinfo/all-hallows-treat/] Trader Joes Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/pumpkin-spice-espresso-martini-082314] Harvest Spritz featuring Kompoocha Cinnamon Pear Kumbucha [https://www.kompoochabrewing.com/our-kombucha]