Scores & Pours

Scores & Pours Ep 49: Firsts in Wine and Classical Music

There are thousands of firsts in classical music and wine. In this episode, we’ve decided to focus on some obscurities… Go figure. What producer crafts regal wine that’s aged for you (that you personally, don’t have to cellar to get that noble, expressive bouquet)? How about firsts in classical music… Tubas and fade outs, oh my! See a wine list and a playlist on Patreon.

Scores & Pours Ep 48: Reconstituted

You cannot imagine compositions, reconstituted… Think Vivaldi Four Seasons cum Chef’s Table. Wine is also reconstituted in myriad ways. We’ll be talking about it, but drinking something… Better. You'll find a wine list and a playlist on Patreon.

Scores & Pours Ep 47: Blockbusters

Blockbuster grape? Blockbuster compositions? In this episode, we divulge the history and intricacies of Pinot Noir and Beethoven’s Für Elise and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons… See a playlist and wine list on Patreon.

Scores & Pours Ep 46: Something New

There’s always something new to experience in wine and classical music. Tune in to hear about a new blend making vinous headway that happens to be DELICIOUS! as well as new composers to add to your classical playlist.  See a wine list and playlist on Patreon.

Scores & Pours Ep 45: Bitter

Is there a flavor/drink that when mentioned, people often say, “I don’t like that,”? Goes without saying, genres/composers in classical music experience the same fate. What flavor/composer often receives the, “Oh, I’m not so into that,”? Listen on to find out. See a list of what we drank and what we heard on Patreon.

Scores & Pours Ep 44: Why the BLEEP

Why the f^ck is elevator classical a thing? Whoever thought that was ok? Same goes with cheaper than cheap sparkling wine… Not cool. Listen more to learn some ins and outs of these everyday, for-some-reason acceptable absurdities. See a wine list, a playlist, and support Scores & Pours on Patreon.

Scores & Pours Ep 43: Question Time

Jill asks Emily questions about classical music, and Emily asks Jill questions about life as a sommelier. Find a wine list and a playlist on Patreon.

Scores & Pours Ep 42: Canon and Imitation

In this episode we explore imitation. Jill talks about vinous imitation using two producers of Gamay grown on granitic soils as examples. Emily talks about the Canon, a type of piece in classical music based on imitation.  See a playlist and wine list on Patreon.

Scores & Pours Ep 41: Euro Beginnings

Jill explains the storied journey of the Euro beginnings of wine and Emily talks about when music changed from an older style of composition to a newer, more radical style. You'll find a wine list, a playlist, and a way to support Scores & Pours on Patreon.

Scores & Pours Ep 40: Switching Roles!

Jill teaches music and Emily teaches wine! It's crazy. Jill talks about one of her favorite instruments, the bassoon. Emily talks about one of her favorite grape varietals, Fer servadou. You can find a wine list and a playlist on Patreon.