278 - Erica Orr on Winemaking, Entrepreneurship & Following Your Dreams

Today, Shelley and Phil virtually sit across from Erica Orr with Orr Wines. These wines are amazing! Find them! Buy them! We're ALL in on these wines. These wines were so good, Phil even drops an F-Bomb! <Gasp!> This episode sums up why we do this podcast. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #DumpPhil #EasterEgg 

Wines this episode:

• 2024 Orr Old Vine Chenin Blanc ($28 at the winery)💥
• 2023 Orr Grenache ($30 at the winery)💥
• 2023 Orr Pinot Noir ($36 at the winery)💥
• 2023 Orr Salumeria Blend ($30 at the winery)💥
• 2022 Orr Royal Slope Red Wine ($27 at the winery)💥

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Mentions: Chris Sparkman, Sparkman Wines, Elliott's Oyster House, Cathy Corison, Beringer, Eternal Wine, Brad Binko, DeLille Cellars, Kevin Olsonberg, Matt Sparkman, Brenda Sparkman, Berkel Meat Slicers, J. Bookwalter Vista De Los Azules, Lane Hewett, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Ashley Trout, Jeanine Lum, 3rd Bottle, Damon Huard, Passing Time, 

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Kestrel Vintners Co-Ferment Syrah, Stéphane Brocard White Burgandy, Grape Culture Chardonnay, Benjamin Darnault Minervois and Rocket Man Red blend.

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