Château Bellevue Bordeaux – France
Featured in: Fleetwood Mac Rumours Vinyl Review: Heartbreak, Harmony, and Analog Perfection
Workin’ Together captures Ike & Tina Turner in motion, raw, loud, and charged with urgency. This is a record that doesn’t wait for permission, balancing grit and groove with an edge that never fully smooths out. Some moments glide, others grind, but all of it feels alive the second the needle drops.
Listen With: Fleetwood Mac – Rumours
Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel – California
Featured in: When the Fire Still Burned: Ike & Tina Turner’s Workin’ Together
Workin’ Together captures Ike & Tina Turner in motion, raw, loud, and charged with urgency. This is a record that doesn’t wait for permission, balancing grit and groove with an edge that never fully smooths out. Some moments glide, others grind, but all of it feels alive the second the needle drops.
Listen With: Ike & Tina Turner – Workin’ Together
Licia Albarino – Spain
Featured in: Pages from a Talking Book
Talking Book feels like the moment Stevie Wonder stopped reaching outward and started listening inward. It’s a record built on patience and trust, where soul, early synthesis, and subtle restraint come together best when the room is calm and the needle is given time to settle.
Listen With: Stevie Wonder – Talking Book
Pascal Jolivet Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc – France
Featured in: Between Circuits and Corks
A reflective listen through Ghost in the Machine, pairing The Police’s forward-thinking classic with a crisp Loire Valley Sancerre.
Listen With: The Police – Ghost in the Machine
Fuller’s London Pride
Featured in: When the Piano Found Its Pace
The pairing of Elton John’s Honky Château with a classic, easygoing beer leans into comfort and confidence rather than spectacle. Familiar songs and steady grooves unfold naturally, proving that sometimes the best sessions aren’t about discovery, but about slowing down and letting a great record play its part.
Listen With: Elton John – Honky Château
Decoy Merlot – California
Featured in: A City Ear Meets Country Soul
The pairing of Charlie Pride’s Make Mine Country with Decoy by Duckhorn Merlot creates a relaxed, welcoming experience built on comfort rather than complexity. Both favor warmth, ease, and familiarity, inviting a city ear to slow down and listen without pressure. It’s an unpretentious combination that rewards curiosity, proving that some of the best discoveries arrive gently and on their own time.
Listen With: Charlie Pride – Make Mine Country
Meiomi Pinot Noir – California
Featured in: The Groove That Made a King
The combination of Michael Jackson’s “Off the Wall” and Meiomi Pinot Noir offers a rich experience that blends timeless music with approachable wine. Both exude joy and elegance, making them perfect companions. Accessible yet indulgent, this pairing enhances moments, inviting enjoyment without pretension or expertise. It celebrates the harmony found in simple pleasures.
Listen With: Michael Jackson – Off the Wall
