Vino & Convo w/Fletch & Couch is a re-watch podcast with the mission to analyze media, sports, and politics while sharing a bottle of wine or craft beer from the many producers in the DMV.

Welcome to the very first episode of Vino & Convo with Fletch & Couch. In this episode, we (Howard & Aaron) will give you an overview of their podcast, what we hope to accomplish, and why we chose to start it off with an examination of HBO’s The Wire. 

The mission of the show is to discuss media, sports, and politics while sharing a bottle of wine from the DMV.  We will also mix in a craft brew here and there, and maybe even a distilled spirit. We want to shine a light on the quality beverages our winemakers, craft brewers and distillers are producing here in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

The Episode’s Wine:

Slate 5 produced by Ed Boyce and Sarah O’Herron, owners and winemakers of Black Ankle Vineyards in Mt. Airy, Maryland – in Frederick County, MD

After you subscribe and rate our podcast, please reach out and communicate with us. You can do that several way:

You can contact us through social media:

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Or,  you can reach Howard Fletcher by email at:  fletch@vinoandconvo.com

Or, you can reach Aaron Couch by email at: couch@vinoandconvo.com 

We look forward to hearing from you.

In this Episode, Howard Fletcher and Aaron Couch discuss the pilot episode of HBO’s The Wire. While enjoying the Virginia Cabernet Franc, they discuss the order of things in West Baltimore - “chain of command,” the major players to whom we are introduced, the makeup of DeAngelo Barksdale, and favorite lines, scenes, music, and gear.

The Episode’s Wine:

2017 Cabernet Franc by winemaker Carl DeManno of 868 Estate Winery in Purcellville, Virginia

After you subscribe and rate our podcast, please reach out and communicate with us. You can do that several way:

You can contact us through social media:

·   Twitter:        @vinoconvo

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Or,  you can reach Howard Fletcher by email at:  fletch@vinoandconvo.com

Or, you can reach Aaron Couch by email at: couch@vinoandconvo.com 

We look forward to hearing from you.

In this Episode, Howard Fletcher and Aaron Couch discuss the assembling of the Major Crime Division, the miracle of getting the bones out of chicken nuggets, the beautiful rhythm of McNulty & Bunk’s interrogation of DeAngelo Barksdale, the wisdom of Avon, and the whether anyone would ever write a letter to the victims of a crime for which the had just been acquitted. 

The Episode’s Wine:

2019 Rosé by winemaker Stephen Rigby, Boxwood Winery in Middleburg, VA . owned by John Kent Cooke of the famous Cooke family that used to own the Lakers, then the Burgundy and Gold

After you subscribe and rate our podcast, please reach out and communicate with us. You can do that several way:

You can contact us through social media:

· Twitter:    @vinoconvo

· Instagram: @vinoconvo

· TikToc    @vinoconvo

Or, you can reach Howard Fletcher by email at: fletch@vinoandconvo.com

Or, you can reach Aaron Couch by email at: couch@vinoandconvo.com 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

In this Episode, Howard Fletcher and Aaron Couch discuss Daniels taking the heat, DeAngelo’s elusive wisdom and chess teaching skills, McNulty being a “leader of men,” the observations of Omar, Bubbles and his style sense, and what it takes to follow a code.

The Episode’s Wine:

2018 Syrah – produced by Ed Boyce and Sarah O’Harren of Black Ankle Vineyards of Mt. Airy Maryland. 

After you subscribe and rate our podcast, please reach out and communicate with us. You can do that several way:

You can contact us through social media:

·   Twitter:        @vinoconvo

·   Instagram:   @vinoconvo

·   TikToc         @vinoconvo

Or,  you can reach Howard Fletcher by email at:  fletch@vinoandconvo.com

Or, you can reach Aaron Couch by email at: couch@vinoandconvo.com 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

In this Episode, Howard Fletcher and Aaron Couch discuss DeAngelo telling tales in The Pit, Bodie’s escape, the depth of the character of Omar Little, and how McNulty and Bunk demonstrate one word can be used to replace all others.

The Episode’s Wine:

2019 Sauvignon Blanc – produced by Boxwood Winery in Middleburg, VA

After you subscribe and rate our podcast, please reach out and communicate with us. You can do that several way:

You can contact us through social media:

·   Twitter:        @vinoconvo

·   Instagram:   @vinoconvo

·   TikToc         @vinoconvo

Or,  you can reach Howard Fletcher by email at:  fletch@vinoandconvo.com

Or, you can reach Aaron Couch by email at: couch@vinoandconvo.com 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

In this Episode, Howard Fletcher and Aaron Couch discuss parlaying in a cemetery, DeAngelo’s restaurant etiquette, and Stinger’s management style as compared to Avon’s

The Episode’s Wine:

Boxwood Winery 2015 Reserve (Red Bordeaux Blend), Middleburg, Virginia  Jessica Chivers-Wilson – Sales Mgr.

After you subscribe and rate our podcast, please reach out and communicate with us. You can do that several way:

You can contact us through social media:

·   Twitter:        @vinoconvo

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·   TikToc         @vinoconvo

Or,  you can reach Howard Fletcher by email at:  fletch@vinoandconvo.com

Or, you can reach Aaron Couch by email at: couch@vinoandconvo.com 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

In this Episode, Howard Fletcher and Aaron Couch debate the wisdom of Avon’s visit to The Pit, Wallace’s trauma, and the depth of the character development of Omar Little.

The Episode’s Wine:

868 Estate Vineyard 2017 Viognier - white wine that comes from one of our favorite winemakers, Carl DeManno. 

After you subscribe and rate our podcast, please reach out and communicate with us. You can do that several way:

You can contact us through social media:

· Twitter:    @vinoconvo

· Instagram: @vinoconvo

· TikToc    @vinoconvo

Or, you can reach Howard Fletcher by email at: fletch@vinoandconvo.com

Or, you can reach Aaron Couch by email at: couch@vinoandconvo.com 

We look forward to hearing from you.