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The Podcast Goes All Sideways w/Rex Pickett

September 10, 2025 • Mike Stone • Episode 87

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A wide-ranging conversation with Rex Pickett, the author of Sideways! Yes, the novel, which became one of the most loved wine movies ever. How did it make it to the big screen? What other adventures has Miles (the main character) had - hear about the sequels, and about Rex's interesting life! Plus delicious wines are tasted, and many laughs are had.

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Wines tasted this episode:

2021 Mark Ryan "Numbskull", Columbia Valley

2017 Two Hands "Lily's Garden" Shiraz, McLaren Vale

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