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Before the First Pour

Before the First Pour

By: Created and curated by Tom Hunt and OWLS using AI-assisted storytelling and production tools.
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Before the First Pour is a wine lifestyle and storytelling series from OWLS focused on the experience behind the bottle.

Through conversations about vineyards, winemakers, travel, food, music, and discovery, the series captures the anticipation and atmosphere that surround great wine. Produced using emerging AI storytelling tools and guided by a passion for curiosity, the show blends technology and human perspective into a new kind of wine experience.

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Episodes
  • Wine Basics

    Wine Basics
    May 24 2026

    Wine doesn’t have to be intimidating.

    This podcast is a relaxed and approachable guide to understanding and enjoying wine, whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your appreciation. We explore the world of wine through conversations about varietals, wine styles, tasting fundamentals, and the stories behind the bottle.

    From Pinot Noir to Albariño, bold reds to crisp whites, we break down what makes each wine unique, how to taste with confidence, and why certain wines pair beautifully with certain foods.

    Along the way, we’ll share practical tips, memorable pours, winery experiences, and the simple joy of slowing down, opening a bottle, and discovering something new.

    No wine snobbery. No complicated rules. Just good wine, good conversation, and the experience that happens before the first pour.

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    13 mins
  • Wrath Wines

    Wrath Wines
    May 22 2026

    The Villages OWLs club presents: Wrath Wines. Enjoy this introduction to Wrath, and be sure to sign up for our next event where we will have the wine maker at the next OWLs event in June.
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    5 mins
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