Welcome to Blackthorn's Podcast Archive

These episodes were originally part of CrushCast — our journey into wine, rebellion, and ritual began here. While the show has rebranded to Renegade, these episodes still offer timeless stories, insights, and tips. We do still have new podcast content coming out every week. Check out our current show, Renegade: where we dive deeper into wines, rituals, and the Blackthorn way of drinking. And explore our Ritual Box, Ritual Mail, and other offerings to fully experience the Blackthorn world.

Episode 65: Your New Favorite - Vermouth

In our last episode of 2024, we are excited to share one of our favorite drinks, Vermouth. Verm...

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Episode 65: Your New Favorite - Vermouth

Episode 64: November Patreon 2025: White Wine, Witch Craft, and Wine for your Health

As a bonus for our regular listeners, we are releasing our Patreon episode for November 2024!The...

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Episode 64: November Patreon 2025: White Wine, Witch Craft, and Wine for your Health

Episode 63: Our Little Known Friend - Viognier

Viognier has had a complicated past and at one point was almost extinct. Spread by the Romans an...

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Episode 63: Our Little Known Friend - Viognier

Sipisode 11: Dessert Wine Series - Vin Santo

Our latest Sipisode once again turns to the dessert wine world. Don't count them out! From the...

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Sipisode 11: Dessert Wine Series - Vin Santo

Episode 62: Halloween Interview with Final Girl Wines

We have the perfect winery to celebrate Spooky Season! We are talking to Anna and Peter from F...

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Episode 62: Halloween Interview with Final Girl Wines

Episode 61: The Loire: Not just a river in France

In this episode, we talk about one of our favorite areas for wine in the world: the Loire Valley....

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Episode 61: The Loire: Not just a river in France

Sipisode 10: Historic Wineries #2 - Inglenook

In this Sipisode, we look at one of California's oldest wineries, Inglenook. Located in the he...

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Sipisode 10: Historic Wineries #2 - Inglenook

Episode 60: You Should be Drinking Barbera

In this episode we are talking about Barbera. This wine is both rich in texture and light bodie...

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Episode 60: You Should be Drinking Barbera

Episode 59: Interview with Author Adam McHugh

We continue our interview series with Adam McHugh, author of Blood From a Stone: A Memoir of Ho...

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Episode 59: Interview with Author Adam McHugh

Sipisode 9: Listener Questions Answered

This Sipisode is dedicated to answering questions you may not want to ask at a tasting room or ...

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Sipisode 9: Listener Questions Answered

Episode 58: The Wunderland of Riesling - Mosel, Germany

The Mosel region of Germany is home to some of the top wineries for Riesling. The steep vineyar...

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Episode 58: The Wunderland of Riesling - Mosel, Germany

Episode 57: Interview with Sabrine Rodems of Wrath and Scratch Wines

We are excited to bring you our latest interview with Sabrine Rodems of Wrath and Scratch wines ...

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Episode 57: Interview with Sabrine Rodems of Wrath and Scratch Wines

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