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 41: Let's Talk Winemaking

Happy 2024 Wine Family! We're kicking off the new year by getting back to basics. In this episo...

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Episode 41: Let's Talk Winemaking

Episode 39: Not My Wine Fault

If you have ever wondered what Bret is? Or what causes those 'wine diamonds' in your glass?  We ...

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Episode 39: Not My Wine Fault

Episode 38: Rioja Ja Ja

In this episode, you get a real-time Rioja experience from Allie. Not only does she bring a class...

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Episode 38: Rioja Ja Ja

Episode 37: Lambrusco, Lambrusco, Lambrusco

You may or may not have heard of Lambrusco, but we think you need to get to know it a little bett...

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Episode 37: Lambrusco, Lambrusco, Lambrusco

Episode 36: The Blood of Jove aka Sangiovese

Sangiovese is a wildly diverse grape that is the prominent grape in some of the most expensive wi...

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Episode 36: The Blood of Jove aka Sangiovese

Episode 35: Launch that Vessel! Alternative Wine Aging

We all have heard of aging wine in Stainless Steel and Oak, but what about those other ancient me...

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Episode 35: Launch that Vessel! Alternative Wine Aging

Episode 34: Our Friend "Frankie" aka Cabernet Franc

This is an episode of love, the love of Cabernet Franc; Parent, food friend, and one hell of a ta...

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Episode 34: Our Friend "Frankie" aka Cabernet Franc

Episode 34: Our Friend "Frankie" aka Cab Franc

This is an episode of love, the love of Cabernet Franc; Parent, food friend, and one hell of a ta...

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Episode 34: Our Friend "Frankie" aka Cab Franc

Episode 33: The Secret South of the Border - Mexican Wine

Today we are going to take you all to the little-known wine regions throughout Mexico. Julie has ...

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Episode 33: The Secret South of the Border - Mexican Wine

Episode 32: The X Factor - Txakolina

Have you ever wanted to take a trip to the Basque Country? Or have you maybe never heard of it?  ...

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Episode 32: The X Factor - Txakolina

Episode 31: Biodynamic Wine - Science or Pseudoscience

Biodynamic farming has been around for 100 years but was mostly theory until put into practice b...

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Episode 31: Biodynamic Wine - Science or Pseudoscience

Episode 30: Of Corsi-Can - Corsican Wines

It is summer and what better way to escape than to do a little island hopping in the Mediterranea...

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Episode 30: Of Corsi-Can - Corsican Wines

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