Welcome to the first-ever episode of Blackthorn After Dark—our late-night corner of the podcast where the wine is flowing, the lights are low, and the stories are anything but ordinary.

So this is going to be a bit different than our normal content, let us know what you think of it. This isn't a wine lesson. It's what happens when the day's work is done, the bottle’s open, and you're just sitting around with friends, trading the kind of tales you can't help but be obsessed with. Sometimes weird, sometimes witchy, sometimes just wonderfully random.

We did record this before we officially knew what After Dark would become, we originally intended this to be a separate video offering on Youtube, but we’ve tweaked some of our plans as we have been slowly launching Blackthorn and we thought this might be something great for the podcast as well. And that means that there is also a video component to this episode and will be for future episodes as well as our main episodes of the month. So if that’s of interest to you, you can check those out on Youtube.com/@joinblackthorn.

It’s a space for stories, mood, and connection. A place to slip into the vibe of Blackthorn, like you’ve just walked into the back room of a secret wine club, and someone says: “You have to hear this.”

So pour a glass, settle in, and enjoy the first taste of Blackthorn After Dark.

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• Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are an online wine club, a secret wine society and more. Discover the world of Blackthorn at www.joinblackthorn.com

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Every once in a while we all find ourselves in need of a nightcap. Every month we will bring you some tasty sound bites to quench your thirst.

Tonight, from the underground studio at Blackthorn, Allie tells us all about skin contact wine. Not all of these wines can be pushed into one flavor category, in fact, their diversity is what makes them shine.

These are ines that surprise your and make you raise your eyebrow an inventation to a new wine adventure with each one you taste.

Stay curious, stay unruly and remember the wine world is so much more interesting when you stop asking for permission.

Support the show

CONNECT WITH US:

• You can follow and message us on Instagram @joinblackthorn
• You can also reach out via email - gather@joinblackthorn.com
• If you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, sign up for the paid tier of our Patreon newsletter, The Vault.
• Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are an online wine club, a secret wine society and more. Discover the world of Blackthorn at www.joinblackthorn.com

Cheers and thanks for listening!

This is the June episode, and the theme is Through the Fire — because June is a crucible. The heat is rising, the days are stretching, and the Summer Solstice is coming — the longest day of the year, when the sun sets fire to everything it touches.

We taste a savory Rosé that reflects the season and share stories of 2 women who are changing the wine in Tavel, the heart of complex Rosé in France. Warm, welcoming, and rebellious wines that embody the heat of Soltice and our welcome to Summer.

Grab a glass of what you love this season or take a chance on a savory Rosé. We will be here with you to share and enjoy in fire and light. Cheers!

Support the show

CONNECT WITH US:

• You can follow and message us on Instagram @joinblackthorn
• You can also reach out via email - gather@joinblackthorn.com
• If you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, sign up for the paid tier of our Patreon newsletter, The Vault.
• Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are an online wine club, a secret wine society and more. Discover the world of Blackthorn at www.joinblackthorn.com

Cheers and thanks for listening!