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Meeples & Wine Episode 105: Climbing Beanstalks with The Confidence Man Mead & Blood of an Englishman Hey board game couples and podcast fans! Welcome back to another cozy episode of Meeples & Wine, your go-to board game podcast for couples who love reviewing games with a drink in hand. We’re Michael and Suzy, and …
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Exploring Push-Your-Luck Fun with Quacks and a Crisp California Chardonnay In this episode of Meeples & Wine, Michael and Suzy dive into one of the most entertaining bag-building games around: Quacks (originally released as The Quacks of Quedlinburg). They pair it with the approachable and delicious Decoy Chardonnay 2024 from Duckhorn Vineyards. The game puts …
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Show Notes: Hover – A Brutal Game of Hummingbirds | Meeples & Wine Podcast In this episode Michael and Suzy sit down with Hover: A Brutal Game of Hummingbirds, a fun hummingbird theme board game where you play as the aggressive little birds fighting over nectar (energy) while racing to build a nest and win …
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We’re heading to the Midwest Gaming Classic next week outside Tabletop Village. Come say hi! Today we’re tasting the Cult Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 from Cult Vines in Lodi, California. It’s a medium-bodied, easy-drinking Cab with notes of black cherry, raspberry, chocolate, oak, tobacco, and light spice. Smooth and silky with powdery tannins—fruity, lightly spicy, and …
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This time around, we’re tasting the Clad & Cordon Cab Sauv from Clad & Cordon Winery (check them out at https://www.cladandcordon.com/). It’s a bold Cabernet Sauvignon hailing from Creal Springs, IL, near Marion and the Shawnee area. Expect flavors like blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, and cassis, with maybe some green bell pepper or mint vibes, …
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Hey folks, it’s Michael here from Meeples & Wine, your go-to podcast for board game reviews for couples, where we dive into fun tabletop adventures with a tasty drink in hand! If you’re into solo board games, fantasy puzzle books, or just chilling with some craft beer pairings, this episode is for you. I’m cracking …
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Here are the show notes for the episode Bosworth and Freakshow Chardonnay from Meeples & Wine—your podcast of board game reviews for couples, with a drink in hand! Hosts: Michael & Suzy Wine We’re Tasting Today:Freakshow Chardonnay 2024 by Michael David Winery Game We’re Playing:Bosworth (1998)A chaotic 2-4 player chess variant where pieces are cards …
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Join Michael and Suzy on the Meeples & Wine podcast for a cozy date night featuring the Beer & Bread board game paired with a bottle of Bread & Butter California Red Blend. This approachable, velvety red wine is a budget-friendly crowd-pleaser priced around $14–$17 that lives up to its “don’t overthink it” motto with a solid 3.9 rating on Vivino ; learn more at breadandbutterwines.com/california-red-blend/. The game itself is a clever 2-player multi-use card game from designer Scott Almes that challenges you to balance brewing and baking , earning high scores of 8 and 9.5 from our hosts. Check out the full game details at boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/369880/beer-and-bread and don’t miss the Grassfed: A Farm to Tabletop Game project currently on Gamefound at gamefound.com/en/projects/stoneblade/grassfed.
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Hello everyone! We are Michael & Suzy, and welcome to Meeples & Wine—your podcast of board game reviews for couples, always with a drink in hand!What we’re drinkingWe love exploring different bottles, so what wine are we tasting today?We are sampling the Vin Glogg from the Glunz Family Winery, located in Paso Robles, CA.According to …
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Goblins, Dice, and 14 Hands Merlot: Episode 96 Recap Welcome back to Meeples & Wine! It’s Michael and Suzy here, bringing you another board game review for couples—always with a drink in hand. In this episode, we are diving into a portable RPG adventure and sipping on a wine that pairs perfectly with a backyard …