Gary Moore of Journey Moore Often, Ltd and Matthew Smith have teamed up to create the “The Tipsy Tagalongs Podcast Series” working under Journey Moore Often. The focus of the podcast will be to promote primarily local businesses that are wineries, breweries, and/or distilleries.
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Perhaps the most important thing to know – Drink Responsibly. Yep that’s right. We’re not promoting alcoholism or alcohol abuse, and certainly not drunk driving, simply the enjoyment of whatever you choose to drink.
Matt (on the left) and Gary discuss how Tipsy Tagalongs got started.
2022-11-14 Tipsy Tagalongs Introductory Podcast (currently in edit) – in the JMO studio, Matt Smith and Gary Moore have a casual conversation about what the initial focus of Tipsy Tagalongs will be. For starters, they discuss their background on why “us”, how they met along with why it is called Tipsy Tagalongs. The next thing they discuss what Tipsy Tagalongs Podcast will be doing on location. Initially focusing on locations within Philadelphia and its suburbs, presenting what listeners/viewers should expect at each podcast. Finally they talked about all the places they’ve contacted are interested in having Tipsy Tagalongs, which include wine tastings and special events to be advertised as things progress.
2023-01-21 Tipsy Tagalongs and American Wine Journey – What to Look for in a Wine and How to Taste Wine (download from FB live) – In this joint podcast, Ben Cody (American Wine Journey) and Gary Moore (Journey Moore Often, Tipsy Tagalongs) walk through what to look for in a wine – how different grapes affect the taste (red vs. white), the difference between aging containers (concrete steel, and oak – French/American/Belgium oak), environmental factors (temperature, light, air quality, etc., and how they can change taste and perception, oak used for whiskey/bourbon, etc., then finishing wine), aspects of taste (dry, smooth, full bodied, etc.), description of taste (leather, earthy, oaky, clean, citrus, etc.), and how initial taste, smell, the taste as you experience it and the finish affect your perception of a wine. Unfortunately Matt Smith could not participate due to rescheduling.
2023-02-04 Kennett Brewing Company (download from FB live) – Gary Moore and Matt Smith talk to one of the owners, Mark Osbourne who gave us a plethora of information on the beer tasting with some really cool insights on the recipes KBC uses, one of which was influenced by Ben Franklin.
2023-02-25 Kennett Winterfest (currently in edit – click on links for individual videos or the article) – too much fun! At the General Admission, 1400+ people showed up in 34° weather to sample some of the regions best brewery creations and 60+breweries helped make that happen! There were shucked oysters (not the band), great food, Click here for the article on Journey Moore Often and click here for the interview of Kennett Collaborative Executive Director Daniel Embree.
2023-03-25 Brandywine Branch Distillery – this is our first time at a distillery! Join Matt and Gary as they do a distilled tasting at Brandywine Branch Bistro and discuss with Cheryl O’Neill how they make the magic happen! Here, we’ll sampling distilled liquor, along with some of their special drinks and food. If you want to go, depending on your map app, use “The Revivalist Botanical Gin” for Apple Maps©, and use “Brandywine Branch Bistro” for Google Maps©. No matter what you type in your experience is almost assuredly guaranteed to be a great one!
2023-04-01 TT and AMJ – Triple Winery Wine Tasting – Another combination of Journey Moore Often, American Wine Journey and Tipsy Tagalongs, where 1723 Vineyards, Chadds Ford Winery and Wayvine Winery bring wines to taste and highlight what makes them special. Ben Cody (1723 Vineyards and American Wine Journey), Matt Smith (Tipsy Tagalongs), and Gary Moore (Journey Moore Often, American Wine Journey, Tipsy Tagalongs) met with Gabriel Rubilar (Chadds Ford Winery) and Zachary Wilson (Wayvine) for this special event.
2023-05-20 Chaddsford Winery Wine Tasting – Tipsy Tagalongs does a wine tasting with of Chaddsford Winery discussing the Friends & Family Weekend Event along with 5 great wines! Gary Moore and Matt Smith of Tipsy Tagalongs have fun discussing the event and wine tasting along with Cameron Walton of Chaddsford Winery.
2023-06-11 Kennett Summerfest – like the Winterfest, only with wine. And cider. And distilled liquors. And great music. How many vendors were there? Walk with us as we make the loop around the event and talk with the various vendors who attended.
2023-07-22 Springhouse Spirits – SpringHouse Spirits and Tipsy Tagalongs discuss some great distilled liquors. Matt and Gary didn’t just get to talk with owners Jen and Randy, but also heard some of the most fascinating history of any location from Maddie, and then all about the mixed drink creations from Ashley. See the picture on the left where Ashley even named her new creation that very morning “Tipsy Tagalongs”, we feel so honored!
2023-08-02 Vino Volo PDX (Portland) – Gary & Dianne of Journey Moore Often join Katy Armes of Scissortail Wine Tours to talk about the local wine industry and how Vino Volo, and international corporation, supports small business in the Willamette Valley Region.
2023-08-12 Be Here Brewing – Matt and Gary talk to Bob Knabb of Be Here Brewing Company to discuss the amazing selection of beer they have. With 12 widely different and great tasting beer on tap, there’s something for everyone who likes beer. Listend to find out how they opened and excelled during the pandemic. Their tradition for quality extends to the kitchen. The also some really good empanadas!
2023-10-28 Penns Woods Winery – Gary and special pinch hitter co-host Bruce Kelly join Davide Creato in talking about some great wine at Penns Woods Winery!
2024-03-16 Old Stone Cider – Gary joins Evan from Old Stone Cider for the first every cider tasting podcast. Tune in for some very interesting details regarding cider and the apples that make cider!!
2024-08-03 Blondes & Brewnettes – Gary meets up with Knute from Blondes & Brewnettes to discuss their beer selection, which includes their “anchor” beer (the one that makes everyone smile) along with some more ecclectic selections.
2024-09-05 The Acadian Wine Company – Gary of Journey Moore Often and Kyle of The Acadian Wine Company (at the location of the former Kreutz Creek Winery) discuss four the winery’s signature wines, geology, geography, local animals and birds that try to enjoy the grapes and what it means to maintain a balance with nature while growing grapes.
2024-11-12 Capstone Vineyards – Theo of Capstone Vineyards along with Cassie & Gary of Tipsy Tagalongs discuss the location and wines of Capstone. Theo offers pairing food with the various wines.
2024-11-12 Honey & Hops – Isaac discusses several of Honey & Hops great meads with Tipsy Tagalongs hosts Gary & Cassie. One of the big takeaways with mead is graduating people past what is typically considered mead and how it tastes. There really is something for everyone in their mead lineup, and their meads are quite tasty!
2024-11-13 Glen Manor Vineyards – Cassie and Nick of Glen Manor Vineyards talk about how the Glen Manor wines are vintage based versus recipe based, creating a level up on the quality of the wines.
2024-11-14 Crimson Lane Vineyards – Chris from Crimson Lane Vineyards and Gary of Tipsy Tagalongs have an incredible discussion on “intentional” vineyards, production, Virginia region wine growth, “vine wine blending”, and the Crimson Lane Vineyards history.