A Fine Vintage
A Fine Vintage
Sophia and Bronwyn
A Fine Vintage is a history podcast released biweekly. Every other Wednesday Bronwyn and Sophia take turns telling an unbelievable true story paired with a new wine. Join your new best friends for an evening wine down and story time. We'll bring the historical anecdotes and banter.
The Unbelievable Life of the Lobero Eagle
On today's episode Bronwyn tells the unbelievable story of the loss of the Lobero Golden Eagle. This story is paired with a “life of the party” Rose from Black Girl Magic.
Jul 5, 2023
37 min
The only pain I want in my life is Champagne
On this episode we are honored to be joined by Franc Dusak, the head winemaker at Naked Wines. Sophia tells Bronwyn and Franc the story of the audacious women who put the bubbles in Champagne. For this episode Franc selected a new skin-fermented Pinot Gris that will be released in June 2023. Join us for a charming conversation with one of our favorite wine makers of all time.
Jun 20, 2023
33 min
The Mysterious Disappearance of Michael C. Rockefeller
On today's episode Bronwyn tells the story of the mysterious disappearance of Michael C. Rockefeller. This story is paired with Scott Steingraber’s Building Bridges Rogue Valley Viognier 2021.
Jun 7, 2023
1 hr 22 min
The Story of Walter Suskind and the Jewish Resistance
On today's episode Sophia tells the story of Walter Suskind, who orchestrated the escape of over 4500 Jewish children during the Holocaust. This story is paired with a 2021 A to Z Oregon Rieseling. Visit us at www.afinevintagepodcast.com for more information and to purchase merchandise!
May 24, 2023
35 min
Mountain Man John Johnson
On today's episode Bronwyn tells the story of the legendary mountain man John Johnson, a potential cannibal infamous for eating human livers. This story is paired with a lovely 2018 Concha y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Chardonnay. Visit us at www.afinevintagepodcast.com for more information and to purchase merchandise!
May 10, 2023
51 min
The Dyatlov Pass Incident: Explained
In this episode we interview Dr. Alexander Puzrin and Dr. Johan Gaume over a bottle of wine about their evidence that a slab avalanche was responsible for the bizarre deaths of the Dyatlov Pass group. In this candid and genuine interview we discuss how the scientists went from rivals to close friends and how two unassuming scientists ended up solving this legendary mystery. Paired with this interview is a bottle of Famille Perrin's Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Sinards Blanc 2020.
Apr 26, 2023
1 hr 10 min
The Dyatlov Pass Incident
On today's episode Sophia dives into Russia’s greatest mystery – the Dyatlov Pass Incident. In February, 1959 a group of 9 experienced, Russian mountaineers died while on a ski expedition in the Ural mountains under bizarre circumstances. This story is paired with a Domaine Glinavos Paleokerisio 2020 vintage.
Apr 12, 2023
1 hr 44 min
The First Lady of Seaweed: Dr. Isabella Abbott
On today's episode Bronwyn tells the story of the First Lady of Seaweed: Dr. Isabella Abbott. The first native, Hawaiian woman to earn her doctorate her prolific work formed the foundation of what we know about marine botany. This story is paired with a Clos Des Papes, 2020 blanc Chateauneuf de Pape with a brilliant finish.
Mar 29, 2023
37 min
Sokushinbutsu: Living Buddhas
On today's episode Sophia tells the story of Sokushinbutsu, becoming Buddha in this very body, or self-mummification. This story is paired with another fabulous Franc Dusak wine, a 2021 Riesling.
Mar 15, 2023
33 min
The Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient: Dr. Mary Walker
On today's episode Bronwyn discusses the only female Medal of Honor recipient, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. A talented surgeon, feminist, and political activist who saved countless lives during the Civil War. This story is paired with none other than Post Malone's 2020 Maison No.9 Rose.
Mar 1, 2023
33 min
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