This week, Julia heads to the Finger Lakes with a 2019 Gewürztraminer from Dr. Konstantin Frank—off-dry, beautifully aged, and perfect for spicy food or peak summer salads. Michelle’s sipping “Glou Glou,” a chillable red from Troon Vineyard in southern Oregon. Made from Cinsault and Grenache, it’s bright, gulpable, low-ABV, and pairs well with everything from tacos to barbecue to beach reads.

Also in this episode:

– Why New York wines deserve way more love

– The brilliance of biodynamic winemaking (shout out to Craig Camp!)

– A plea to Oribe to bring back Michelle’s favorite red root spray

– And the heartbreak of another Dallas Stars playoff run gone wrong It’s wine talk, beauty rants, sports sadness, and a whole lot of summer joy.

Because sometimes, getting better looks like not turning on your oven and letting your produce do the talking.

Wines:

– Dr. Konstantin Frank Gewürztraminer 2019 (Finger Lakes, NY)

– Troon Vineyard Glou Glou 2023 (Applegate Valley, Oregon)

Vibes: chilled reds, fresh corn, hair dye drama, and peonies in bloom