Tasting Notes - With Bryn and Jaff

Bryn and Jaff are back with another episode and this time they've got a Chardonnay from California...it seems that they actually enjoy Chardonnay far more than they initially expected!

Jaff gives his rundown of Bloodstock, Sid is still not in Slipknot (we think), Paul McCartney shares a gem of wisdom....and there's rather a long discussion about spaff. And, of course, they both give their recommendations of must-see bands at Arc...

Bryn and Jaff leave the winery's of South America behind them, which means it's time to get Jake back...and this time he comes armed with a bottle of Chardonnay from somewhere a lot closer to home!

It's 'bye-bye' to Sid, Five Finger Death Punch continue to subject the world to the absolute dregs of the musical barrel, Bryn gets awfully cross about a TV remote, Jaff does unusual things to his lawn.....oh, and always remember to w...

Bryn and Jaff have been having such a jolly time on their South American journey that they've decided to throw an extra week in and sample something neither of them have tried before....a Tannat from Uruguay!

Jaff decides wine should be worn not drunk, there are some rather questionable pub guests and Bryn concludes that now is the time to buy a vineyard.

There's been an absolute mountain of brilliant releases over the past t...

After acclimatising to the new two-weekly break between episodes, Bryn and Jaff are back as they continue on their South American Journey. This week they wet the old whistle with an Argentinian Malbec and a Chilean Syrah....cheers Don David!

Devin Townsend leaves a surprise in a guitar case, the world's largest aeroplane flies directly over Jaff's house, the winner of this months vinyl and wine giveaway is revealed (from a shoe)...

Continuing on their South American journey, Bryn and Jaff pick a Chilean Viognier to quench their thirst in the inferno that is the UK this week...

Bruce Dickinson shares some wisdom, KISS waste $200 million, Gwar continue their mission to dismember every public figure on the planet....and there's rather a lot of interruptions by passing planes...

On the release front, from D12 to Mork...there's guaranteed to be some releases...

The sunny coasts of Portugal are a distant memory as Jake returns to set Bryn and Jaff off on their new journey to South America, kicking off with a trip to Chile and Argentina!

A man makes money selling CD's, the summer has arrived and brought a veritable feast of Doctor Dave's with it, Jaff talks about a rather large swimming pool and Bryn gives the low down on Download....

Due to Bryn's festival exploits, there are a few l...

As they approach the end of their Portuguese journey, Bryn and Jaff find themselves on a distinctly fishy submarine...

Ginger Wildheart shows off his eloquent way with words, Jaff uses fashion to solve the international haulage problem, Bruce Dickinson takes joy in the machinery of war, and Bryn mourns his 26 year old rucksack.

Converge are back again with their second album this year, Oh Hiroshima have created something quit...

The Portuguese journey continues as Bryn and Jaff return to the world of red wine with an Alicante Bouchet...and Jaff provides some interesting facts about prohibition.

Cult Of Luna get naked, Jaff falls into a verbal diarrhoea wormhole, Bryn plays with Butterflies, Steven Bartlett annoys everyone and Mark Morton has a wholesome new hobby!

There's a new album from the wonderful mind of Devin Townsend, Jaff raves about the new...

As Bryn battles the inferno of British weather, Jaff comes to his aid with some Portuguese white wine...but does it stand up to the recent track record of high scoring bottles....

Should Ozzy be turning in his grave? Iron Maiden blow the dust off an old classic, A notorious alcoholic headlines an alcohol free festival....and Jaff shows off his love of cheese...

We have French black metal, Swiss post-metal, some rather good de...

As they stroll through northwestern Portugal, Bryn and Jaff grab a bottle of Vinho Verde and realise they've been missing out something quite remarkable!!

Federico is back at the keys, a 70 year old man goes bald, Geezer Butler wins the award for 'most heart-warming story' and Jaff encourages a pensioner to get into a Cannibal Corpse pit...

Bryn has a plethora of incredible EP's this week and Jaff has come armed with some exp...

Bryn and Jaff are left to their own devices as they begin their Portuguese journey...and they seem to have stumbled upon something really quite special!!

Nicko gets a bit camp, David Ellefson draws the usual gold comments from the internet, Bryn's children eat a shed and Jaff learns all about a port called muff....just a normal week at Tasting Notes HQ...

And, on the musical front, the one and only Social Distortion are back ...

It's "Au Revoir" France and "Olá" Portugal, as Jake (our resident wine expert) returns to set Bryn and Jaff off on their new journey. Between the blue wine and the monstrously large Portuguese bottle, there's a lot to dive in to!!

Aquatic French bus drivers, David Attenborough's Lego woes, mismatched touring partners, Jaff gives his Incineration breakdown, Bryn smells Devin Townsend's ears....and Tom Araya bellows at some driver...

As their journey through France draws to a close, it's time for Bryn and Jaff to crack open a bottle of Rosé....and where better to find one than in the southern-most reaches of the country!

Is pope Leo XIV the coolest pope in history? Does anyone actually listen to Yngwie Malmsteen? Richie Faulkner treads very close to a Doctor Dave...oh, and Dave Grohl's genitalia seem to be the topic of the week...

There are two exceptiona...

This week Bryn and Jaff indulge their more flamboyant side with a fruity bottle of Beaujolais...and (much to their surprise) it ain't half bad!

Bryn picks a bone with Gnod, Jaff grabs his own body parts, Joe Duplantier gets compared to The Eiffel Tower and Iron Maiden manage to wriggle their way out of commitments.

Crippled Black Phoenix return with an album of the year contender, Glasgow noise-mongers Gout release their debu...

When in France, it's time to drink French wine, and this week it's a Bordeaux and there's definitely a lot to talk about!

Ritchie Blackmore makes some quite judgmental comments, Iron Maiden finally make the leap, Jack White gets a bit political....and Jaff finds a new career as poet!

In a slight change of format, this week it's Hip-Hop week...but there's also a hefty offering of death metal...and even a smattering of drum and...

Bryn and Jaff make a triumphant return to Poitiers as they continue their journey through France. It's a Sauvignon Blanc this week...ominously produced with grapes from from "the year of of many challenges".

There's black metal Super Bowl, Varg's semen, Kanye getting sent back West, Jaff reminiscing about his time in the cubs....and Bryn presents Jaff with a gift from a mythical creature.

It's been one hell of a week for rele...

This week Jake has returned to set Bryn and Jaff off on a new journey through the vineyards of France...and they're kicking their trip off in style with a bottle of Cotes-Du-Rhone as well as a (rather pricey) bottle of the highly regarded Chateauneuf-Du-Pape....is it as good as everyone says?!

M Shadows sells insurance, Paul Mcartney falls foul of his own rules, somebody defecates down a drainpipe and Jaff hosts the inaugural ro...

As their Primitivo / Zinfandel journey draws to a close, Bryn and Jaff ponder on what they've discovered over the previous few weeks...and it appears that they have actually learnt some interesting facts!

Alice Cooper sells some fetching golf trousers, Flea has a run-in with a glass door, there's wimples, habits and a slanderous rumour started about Slipknot....what a week!

And it doesn't stop there! This week sees some of th...

Normal service has resumed this week as Bryn returns from his travels and the guys continue their Primitivo journey....where they may well have found their favourite wine so far!!

Snoop Dogg turns his hand to winemaking, Bryn takes a pop at Morrissey, Jaff's musical idol comes crashing to the earth in a soggy mess...and there's some genuinely sad news to be discussed.

There's also 14 strong releases to be talked about....from...