In this episode, Israel and Virginia drink 90+ Old Vines Malbec and discuss the takeaways of the Tiger King in the midst of a pandemic. They also note that their grandmothers predicted the future and how they are coping with pandenmic brain and attempting to practice gratitude. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support

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15 - 90+ Old Vines Malbec & The Tiger King

In this episode, Israel and Virginia drink and rate 2017 Carson Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, $11.99, while discussing New Year's Resolutions and the pointlessness of the Oscars. They discuss making homemade limoncello and amaretto, along with a classic fried eggplant and honey appetizer. Highlights include Awkwafina being robbed by the Academy, the Crown and the Great British Baking Show. Finally, they discuss the most important resolution of all, spend more time with people you love and enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support

14 - Carson Ridge, & Awkwafina

Virginia, Israel & Michelle discuss throwing Festivus (the annual neighborhood holiday party) and provide tips for making sure the party is a hit. This episode they are drinking Carpazo Sangiovese and discuss how to make rompope and great chicken wings in the air fryer. Also, they weigh the merits of a staycation - catching up on your Netlix, sleeping & eating.  Finally, they discuss Good Omens, the Spy and Fleabag and whether Adam Driver is creepy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support

13 - Carpazo Sangiovese & throwing an epic holiday party

Virginia podcasts with cousin Deborah, cousin Val & Kristen after Thanksgiving dinner and are only interrupted 3 times. After opening with an explanation of what a podcast is to Kristen's mother, they discuss the merit of boxed wine, the meaning of Thanksgiving, and how to make your own wine guild. Finally, they close out with a traditional Thanksgiving goodbye at cousin Lisa's house. Today's wine was Boda box Redvolution and Buttery Chardonnay $20/box. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support

Bonus - Boda Box Redvolution & Thanksgiving

In this episode, Virginia attends the wine guild with her friend Michelle where they rate the latest holiday offerings. They also drink a lovely $6.99 Monte Ducay Reserva 2014 while discussing wine & cheese pairings, the merits of having a close community and why so many middle-aged people turn to wine.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support

12- Monte Ducay & finding your wine people

Virginia and Israel rate two wines - San Gregorio Old Vine Garnacha (Spain) and Zero One Sauce red blend from Columbia Valley, WA. In addition, they talk about ranking Scorsese films from worst (Aviator) to best (Goodfellas). They also talk about a prank gone wrong. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support

11 - Zero One Sauce Red Blend and Martin Scorsese

In this Episode, Virginia and Israel drink the last rosé of the season (Le Promenade $9.99) while answering some listener questions. Afterwards they discuss essential horror movie viewing for the month of October and discuss the Exorcist - both the movie and the TV series. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support

10 - Le Promenade Rosé and the Exorcist

In this episode, Virginia and Israel drink an excellent Malbec: Bodega Paraiso 2017 for $8.99 while discussing the merits of Popeye's Chicken sandwich. Other topics include Peruvian chicken and whether or not Turkey is a lame excuse for a holiday meal. Finally, Israel outs Virginia's not-so-secret viewing of Outlander on Netflix. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support

9 - Bodega Paraiso Malbec & Popeye's Chicken Sandwich

In this episode, Marion, Israel & Virginia discuss medieval history, Thomas Jefferson, terrible roommates, compulsive liars and that time Israel thought Virginia was a demon, all while they drink $9 Chateau Haut-Sorillon Bordeaux (2017).  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support

8 - Chateau Haut-Sorillon Bordeaux, Thomas Jefferson & Compulsive liars

In this episode, Virginia and Israel join a wine guild, and run through six choices and recommendations. The featured wine is Hope’s End $10.99, a red blend. They also discuss how to spot in authentic Mexican restaurant and problems with the Spanish language --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support

7 - Hope’s End & fake Mexican food

In this episode, Virginia and Marion score the cheapest bottle of wine yet. A $4 Carminere - Panilonco Reserve. Also, they discuss how to make orecchiette & sausage and how to properly smell wine, while openly mocking online reviewers that are too full of themselves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support

6 - Panilonco Carminere, Orecchiette & snobby wine reviewers

In this episode, Virginia and Deborah explore temprañillos; they also discuss the merits of cheese, Kashkaval Gardens in NYC, and terrible first dates. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support

5 - Patón Clemente Tempranillo, cheese & bad dates

In this episode, Virginia and Marion are joined by their husbands - Kevin and Israel. They sample La Paca Sonriente Garnacha $6.99 and talk about how to cook salmon, fry chicken, cooking disasters, and grandmas who aren’t afraid to beat their grandchildren with canes or pack a pistol. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support

4 - La Paca Garnacha & bad-ass grandmas

In this episode, Virginia and Marion are joined by their husbands. They talk about Chianti, ancient Etruscans, Greece, Iceland and Dubai. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support

3 - Fontella Chianti, Iceland & the Ancient World

2 - Altrevida Malbec & NYC. In this episode Virginia and Deborah discuss Malbecs, White Zinfandel as a gateway drug, the merits of food tours, and trends in New York City. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support

2 - Altrevida Malbec & NYC

This podcast is for people who love to eat and drink wine, but don’t want to be intimidated by “experts.” Virginia and friends explore wines under $12 and chat about a variety of food topics ranging from how to make the best paella to the merits of gas station fried chicken. Cover art photo provided by rawpixel on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@rawpixel Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/va-palencia/support