Bosworth and Freakshow Chardonnay

Bosworth and Freakshow Chardonnay

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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Beer & Bread & Butter

Beer & Bread & Butter

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.

Gluntz Holiday Glögg and the 2025 Wrap-up!

Gluntz Holiday Glögg and the 2025 Wrap-up!

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 drinking​We 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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Miniature Adventures and 14 Hands Merlot!

Miniature Adventures and 14 Hands Merlot!

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 …

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The Mix and the Mezcalita

The Mix and the Mezcalita

Shaking Things Up with ‘The Mix’ and a Mescalita Hey, and welcome back to Meeples & Wine! We’re Michael and Suzy, and this is your favorite spot for board game reviews for couples, with a drink in hand. This week, we went fully thematic. We’re reviewing a cocktail-making board game, so naturally, we had to …

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Lovecraftian Mystery & Madness: Is Arkham Horror: The Card Game a Good 2-Player Board Game?

Lovecraftian Mystery & Madness: Is Arkham Horror: The Card Game a Good 2-Player Board Game?

Unraveling the Mythos with Meeples & Wine Hey board game lovers! Welcome back to Meeples & Wine, your podcast for couples’ board game reviews with a drink in hand. We’re your hosts, Michael & Suzy, and this episode we’re diving deep into a world of Lovecraftian mystery, monsters, and madness! 🍷 What We’re Sipping Today, …

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From Bold Reds to Deep Scares: Tasting Trader Joe’s Dearly Beloved Red Blend & Playing Renegade’s Terror Below!

From Bold Reds to Deep Scares: Tasting Trader Joe’s Dearly Beloved Red Blend & Playing Renegade’s Terror Below!

Michael and Suzy sip Dearly Beloved I Thee Red 2023 and play Terror Below on Meeples & Wine. Race to 20 VP in this 2-5 player board game, dodging worms in the Nevada desert. Rated 6.7/10 on BGG, it’s great for couples. Get wine pairing tips and hear about Dice Throne Vanguard. Connect at meeplesandwine@gmail.com!

Pixel Tactics and a Mystery Wine!

Pixel Tactics and a Mystery Wine!

Meeples & Wine: A Tactical Sip and Battle Hey there, friends! It’s Michael and Suzy, your hosts of Meeples & Wine, the podcast where we review board games perfect for couples, with a drink in hand to keep things fun. We love hearing from you, so drop us a line at meeplesandwine@gmail.com, connect with us …

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Sake-Fueled Samurai Showdown: Sipping TYKU Black While Dueling in Kiri-ai: The Duel

Sake-Fueled Samurai Showdown: Sipping TYKU Black While Dueling in Kiri-ai: The Duel

First things first—what’s in the glass? We cracked open a bottle of Junmai Ginjo Super-Premium Sake, aka TYKU Black from the TY KU Sake Brewery. Brewed in Japan and bottled in Ewing, NJ (fancy, right?), this bad boy clocks in at 15.5% ABV with a 60% polish ratio—meaning they’ve shaved down the rice to unlock …

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