Erica, creator of A Story About Pizza. Together they explore the heritage and comfort behind two timeless staples — pizza and wine. Erica shares how family recipes, ovens, and traditions shaped her passion for pizza, while Forrest highlights the ways wine completes the experience and elevates everyday meals into lasting memories. From funny family moments to practical pairing insights, this episode celebrates the simple joys of food, storytelling, and gathering around the table.

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Rusty Sellers and Sour Grapes to bust three of the most common wine myths:

Wine Legs Mean Quality

The truth: Legs reflect alcohol and sugar content, not flavor or complexity.

Sour’s take: “The only legs I trust are the ones that walk me out of a bad blind date.”

Older Wine is Always Better

Reality: Only a small fraction of wines age well. Most are meant to be enjoyed young.

Sour’s story: That “aged to perfection” bottle? It tasted like wet socks — even his dog Bubbly wouldn’t touch it.

Expensive Wine Tastes Better

Fact: Price can reflect rarity or reputation, but taste is personal.

Sour’s roast: “$300 for dirty laundry water. My twelve-buck Chianti hit the high notes so good, the lasagna asked for an encore.”

🎙️ Sponsor Spotlight: This episode is bottled by Bubbly Creek Winery — fresh, approachable wines crafted for everyday enjoyment.

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🍷 Presented by Bubbly Creek Vineyards

Forrest kicks things off with his legendary pizza streak in Seattle.

Erica D’Arcangelo, author of A Story About Pizza, joins to share how her grandfather immigrated from Italy, worked in the coal mines, and ultimately fulfilled his dream by opening a family pizzeria in 1960.

We explore how pizza and wine elevate each other—from pepperoni with Chianti, to Margherita with Sauvignon Blanc, to Zinfandel with a hearty meat lover’s pie.

A heartfelt conversation about family, culture, and food that brings people together.

👉 Connect with Erika: astoryaboutpizza.com

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