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September 10, 2023 26 mins
We're detouring to Scotland for a look at our Oct. 15 issue cover story: Whisky for Wine Lovers. In episode 13 of Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast, host James Molesworth  welcomes back Wine Spectator executive editor Jeffery Lindenmuth, along with Whisky Advocate senior taster Jonny McCormick, for a lively discussion on how and why whisky holds such a strong appeal for wine lovers.

Wine Spectator senior editor for news Mitch Frank returns to tell us about several major winery sales in California's Napa Valley, and our mysterious advice columnist Dr. Vinny refuses to play Old Wine Bottle Antiques Roadshow.

Stay tuned til the end for James'  sneak peek wine pick!

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Host:
James Molesworth
Director: Robert Taylor
Producer: Gabriela Saldivia
Guests: Jonny McCormick, Mitch Frank and MaryAnn Worobiec (as Dr. Vinny)
Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley

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