Topic: Kirkland Bordeaux

John C. Dvorak provides a wine tip for the "Anything But Chardonnay" (ABC) crowd, recommending the Kirkland 2024 Bordeaux Blanc available at Costco for $6.99. The wine, sourced from Chateau Petit Freylon, has received high ratings from reviewers for its refreshing and juicy profile.

Two long-time listeners were elevated to the rank of Knight in the No Agenda Roundtable: Sir John the Oracle of Omaha and Sir Utter Lover Cheese Shepherd of North Central Wisconsin. The ceremony included the traditional granting of "Hookers & Blow" and "Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superior" wine. One of the new knights, a listener since the "Daily Source Code" days, announced plans to attend the upcoming Fredericksburg meetup in October.

Adam Curry shares a wine recommendation from a fellow producer: the 2020 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superior, which retails for approximately $7 at Costco. John C. Dvorak confirms it is a high-quality "Easter egg" wine that he buys by the case. They also discuss the Robert Craig Winery, for which Dvorak built the original website in exchange for wine in the early days of the internet.

The "Baron Anon Cop of the Bay Area" provided an update on his Etsy store, 41Patchesca, which sells No Agenda-themed PVC patches and stickers. He shared a story about a frustrating trip to Las Vegas involving unprofessional Uber and taxi drivers, contrasting the experience with his successful recommendation of Kirkland Bordeaux wine from Costco. The segment reinforced the community's focus on supporting listener-run micro-businesses.

The hosts reiterate the "value-for-value" model, which relies on listener donations of time, talent, and treasure rather than corporate or "creepy Chinese" money. They thank Dame Valerie of Kirkland, Washington, for her support and her spreadsheet of Costco wine recommendations. The model is presented as the only way to ensure the show remains immune to de-platforming and censorship.

A consumer tip for Costco shoppers explains how to track down the Kirkland Bordeaux Superior wine. By visiting the manager's desk or pickup area, customers can have staff check the inventory of specific items across all local stores.

A recommendation for the 2018 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superior highlights its $7.99 price point and high quality. The hosts also announce the upcoming Podcasting 2.0 board meeting on the No Agenda stream, focusing on open-source podcasting infrastructure.