September 2025 Bonus Episode: Wine, Music and Ancient Vines

Every month, our subscribers get something extra — a bonus episode where we stretch out a little more, follow the tangents, and explore the stories that don’t always fit in the main show.

This month’s bonus is all about how wine connects to the rest of our senses.

🎶 Wine + Music Pairings
What if you could soundtrack your glass? Just like wine can feel playful, intense, or romantic, music has the power to mirror those moods. In this episode, Julie dives into how certain wines seem to harmonize with certain genres — from crisp whites and indie pop to bold reds and blues. It’s a whole new way to think about what you’re drinking.

🍏 The Shape of Chenin
Allie brings us to Vouvray, a Loire Valley region where Chenin Blanc shows just how versatile one grape can be. Sparkling, dry, sweet — Chenin does it all. We talk about why this grape feels so alive in the glass and why it deserves a spot on your table, whether it’s takeout on a Wednesday or a dinner party showstopper.

🌄 The Oldest Vine in the World
And because we can’t resist a good origin story, we head to the mountains for a legend rooted in both history and myth: an ancient vine that’s been alive for centuries and still produces wine today.

It’s one of our most playful, sensory-driven bonus episodes yet — part tasting, part soundtrack, part folklore.

But here’s the catch: this one is just for subscribers.

👉 Unlock this and every other bonus by subscribing to Renegade: A Blackthorn Podcast.

Because sometimes the best bottles — and the best stories — are the ones you have to seek out.