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 49: Monterey County

We are excited to highlight a large but possibly not as widely known wine region in California, M...

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Episode 49: Monterey County

Episode 48: Interview with Matt Brady of SAMsARA Wines

In this episode we interview our friend Matt Brady who is the head winemaker for SAMsARA Winery i...

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Episode 48: Interview with Matt Brady of SAMsARA Wines

Sipisode 4: Wine Fundamentals Series - Wine Handling and Storage

Welcome to our 4th Sipisode! We are taking a look at opening, storing, and pouring wines. These...

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Sipisode 4: Wine Fundamentals Series - Wine Handling and Storage

Episode 47: Pinot Blanc: A Potential Powerhouse

Pinot Blanc (or Bianco) is not to be confused with Pinot Gris (Grigio), it is all its own. It i...

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Episode 47: Pinot Blanc: A Potential Powerhouse

Episode 46: Interview with Winemaker Jessica Gasca from Story of Soil Winery

In this episode, we have an interview with Jessica Gasca from Story of Soil Winery in Santa Bar...

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Episode 46: Interview with Winemaker Jessica Gasca from Story of Soil Winery

Sipisode 3: Wine Fundamentals Series - Wine Tasting Tips

In this Sipisode we cover our tried and true tasting tips. Whether you are an experienced learn...

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Sipisode 3: Wine Fundamentals Series - Wine Tasting Tips

Episode 45: Viura (Macabeo) Same Grape, Different Names

This week we are talking about a very important Spanish white grape, Viura aka Macabeo. Though ...

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Episode 45: Viura (Macabeo) Same Grape, Different Names

Episode 44: Interview with Liz Formica

We are happy to announce the first in our series of interviews with people all over the wine wo...

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Episode 44: Interview with Liz Formica

Sipisode 2: Wine Fundamentals Series - Wine Service and Glassware

We're continuing our wine fundamentals series with some important information about the best te...

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Sipisode 2: Wine Fundamentals Series - Wine Service and Glassware

Episode 43: The Lip Stinger - Picpoul Blanc

In this episode, we explore yet another one of our favorite white wines Picpoul or Piquepoul. N...

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Episode 43: The Lip Stinger - Picpoul Blanc

Episode 42: Hallo Österreich! Or, Hello Austria!

In this episode, we take a little trip to Austria. Sometimes confused with its neighboring Germ...

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Episode 42: Hallo Österreich! Or, Hello Austria!

Sipisode 1: Wine Foundations Series - Wine Basics

Introducing our very first CrushCast Minisode! We are going back to basics today reviewing wine...

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Sipisode 1: Wine Foundations Series - Wine Basics

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