In Episode 13, Jun and Diana celebrate week two of April by welcoming some very special guests to the chapel: Pepper and Reagan, two beautiful German Shepherds! They discuss the joy of being a dog-friendly (and lizard-friendly!) wedding venue and share stories of past feline brides and even parrots in tuxedos.
The wine segment is one for the record books. Jun shares the story of finding a 2012 Twomey Merlot —a sister winery to the legendary Silver Oak—on a clearance rack for just $4.99! He dives into the technical differences between American and French Oak, how American Oak adds a distinct sweetness to Cabernet, and the “Aso” tool he uses to extract delicate, aged corks without a struggle.
They also explore the “wine-making philosophy” of Napa Valley, the leathery and mushroomy notes of a 14-year-old Merlot, and why a high-alcohol wine (14.6%!) pairs perfectly with comfort foods like meatloaf, sliders, or even a gourmet mac and cheese.
The episode rounds out with heartfelt shoutouts to international couples from Germany and Macedonia, a preview of an upcoming “Dog the Bounty Hunter” themed wedding, and a nostalgic trip to the islands as they discuss the cinematography of Hawaii Five-O and the romantic history of Kauai.
✨ In this episode:
🐶 Dog-friendly weddings: Meet Pepper & Reagan
🍷 The $5 Treasure: Tasting a 2012 Twomey Merlot
🛠️ The “Aso” Tool: How to open older vintage bottles
🍇 American vs. French Oak: Understanding the sweetness
🚓 Vegas Stories: Jun’s “bicycle vs. Tesla” encounter
🏝️ Hawaii Bound: Cinematography, Elvis, and the roosters of Kauai
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Cheers to love, wine, and weddings 🥂