# Wine Tips on The No Agenda Show

Wine Tips comes up in 8 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2019 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 7
- **Discussed:** December 2019 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Cabernet Sauvignon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cabernet-sauvignon.md), [Costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [Champagne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/champagne.md), [Cooking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cooking.md), [Culinary Tips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/culinary-tips.md), [Decanting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/decanting.md), [Dom Perignon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dom-perignon.md), [Home Birth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-birth.md), [John C Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Kirkland Signature](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kirkland-signature.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Manuka Gold Toasts and New York Times Criticism

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 5:02:22–5:04:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/manuka-gold-toasts-and-new-york-times-criticism.md

Dame Vigil Annie makes a toast to John C. Dvorak with a teaspoon of Manuka Gold honey. Nick and Dame Tabitha Mitchell Rogers celebrate Dvorak's success in outliving the relevance of the New York Times, which they label a "garbage rag." Drew Burrows of Lake Geneva shares how Dvorak's fish sauce tip helped him at the grocery store.

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### Dude Named Muhammad and the Home-Birth Human Resource

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 6:52:43–6:54:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/dude-named-muhammad-and-the-home-birth-human-resource.md

Dude Named Muhammad reflects on his playful protests against John C. Dvorak's endless wine tips as a Muslim producer. Jeff Coleman from Minnesota shares that his wife gave birth to their third child shortly after he learned of Dvorak's passing; they named the baby John Coleman in his honor.

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### John Dvorak's Costco Wine Tip of the Day

- **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-10
- **Time:** 2:47:32–2:53:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/john-dvorak-s-costco-wine-tip-of-the-day.md

John Dvorak provides a wine tip featuring a $4.99 Kirkland Signature Pinot Grigio from Italy, recommending it be decanted to hide the budget label. He also suggests a $12 "Italo Cescon" bottle that comes with a decorative grapevine, which can be used to impress guests with a fabricated story about its origin.

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### Costco Wine Tip, Method Cabernet and Precision Packaging

- **Episode:** [1836: Big Bully](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-22
- **Time:** 2:58:10–3:03:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully/chapter/costco-wine-tip-method-cabernet-and-precision-packaging.md

The "Tip of the Day" features a $6.99 California Cabernet Sauvignon called "Method," currently available in large quantities at Costco. John C. Dvorak explains that the wine is produced by a group called Precision Packaging and, despite the low price, is well-made without excessive chemicals or "mega purple" additives. The 2022 vintage is described as a high-value "leftover" wine that offers a better finish and flavor than many more expensive labels.

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### John C. Dvorak's Wine Tip, Robert Mondavi Private Selection

- **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-05
- **Time:** 2:55:04–3:01:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/john-c-dvorak-s-wine-tip-robert-mondavi-private-selection.md

John C. Dvorak provides a "Tip of the Day" regarding Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon. He describes it as a high-quality "hamburger wine" available for around $10 to $12 that features a distinct oaky character. Dvorak explains the history of the Mondavi "Private Selection" label and recommends it for those who enjoy dark, well-made California wines at a budget price.

Keywords: wine tip, robert mondavi, [cabernet sauvignon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cabernet-sauvignon.md), bourbon barrel, oak

### Birthday Donations and Food Forest Permaculture

- **Episode:** [1441: Yak Facts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-10
- **Time:** 2:19:57–2:28:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts/chapter/birthday-donations-and-food-forest-permaculture.md

Listener Chris Belsky donated $1,340 and promoted his business, PNW Food Forests, which designs sustainable permaculture systems. The segment also includes various birthday donations for John C. Dvorak's 70th birthday and critiques of consumer products like PG Tips Gold tea and Kirkland Rioja wine.

Keywords: [pg tips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pg-tips.md), kirkland wine, chris belsky, permaculture, food forest, kendall

### Champagne Aging, Cork Science, Birthday Donations

- **Episode:** [1311: Woke Kindergarten](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1311-woke-kindergarten.md)
- **Published:** 2021-01-10
- **Time:** 2:17:15–2:25:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1311-woke-kindergarten/chapter/champagne-aging-cork-science-birthday-donations.md

A detailed lecture on champagne science explains that corks typically only last 15 years before the wine goes flat. The term "RD" (Recently Disgorged) refers to vintage champagnes that were kept in the cellar longer before being corked, extending their shelf life. The hosts provide these tips following a producer's anecdote about a flat bottle of 1996 Dom Perignon.

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### Culinary Tips for White Wine Vinegar and Tarragon

- **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-26
- **Time:** 18:40–20:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/culinary-tips-for-white-wine-vinegar-and-tarragon.md

A culinary tip is shared regarding the preparation of high-quality tarragon vinegar. The method involves purchasing quality white wine vinegar and stuffing a large bunch of tarragon into the bottle to infuse for three to six months.

Keywords: white wine vinegar, tarragon, [culinary tips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/culinary-tips.md), infusion, [cooking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cooking.md)

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