Tasting Notes - The Show!
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsAn adventure of tasting and pairing wine and music. With wine specialist Eric Brehm and musician and song-writer Adam J. Eros. For all types of wine and music lovers, amateur to connoisseur. Educational, silly, and filled with wine gems, original music created for each show topic, and bad jokes.
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Who knew? New Zealand!!
September 18, 2023 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBNew Zealand baby!! Join Adam and Eric as they taste through the New Zealand wine regions of Otago, Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Martinborough. And not just Sauvignon Blanc!!? That's right, New Zealand has so much to offer outside of it's reputation here in the States of being just a phenomenal producer of Sauvignon Blanc. Wines Featured: McBride Sisters Sparkling Brut Rose Hawke's Bay Nick Goldschmidt Forefathers 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Spy Valley Chardonnay 2016 Marlborough ...
San Diego Wine - featuring Fallbrook Winery winemaker Euan Parker
July 27, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB'Sun' Diego time! Join us with Fallbrook Winery winemaker Euan Parker. We're talking the challenges and advantages of making wine in America's Finest County. Tons of information to whet your palette. Enjoy!
Portugal!! The non-Port episode
January 04, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBPortugal has wine other than Port??? They sure do!! Join Adam and Eric as they dive into the immense diversity of delicious Portuguese still wines. Along the journey we find the beautiful and haunting music of Fado - a troubadour-like musical style unique to Portugal. Moments of awe and wonder and tears of joy. Featuring original musical underscoring of LoFi Portugal vibes. Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all k...
Napa Dapa Do!! Napa Valley wine and history with Adam and Eric, featuring the song "Perfect Pairing"
September 07, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBHow did it take so long to get to Napa?? In this episode Adam and Eric taste through one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Talking history, topography, music inspiration, and how to taste through Napa. Whoopee! Featuring Stephanie Gonzales in the new duet "Perfect Pairing". Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!! Instagram: https://www.insta...
Napa Dapa Do!! Napa Valley wine and history with Adam and Eric, featuring the song "Perfect Pairing"
September 07, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBHow did it take so long to get to Napa?? In this episode Adam and Eric taste through one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Talking history, topography, music inspiration, and how to taste through Napa. Whoopee! Featuring Stephanie Gonzales in the new duet "Perfect Pairing". Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!! Instagram: https://www.insta...
Gutenwine - Exploring the wines of Austria and Germany
August 10, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBDas ist gut! Join Adam and Eric on a tour through Austria and Germany. Just scratching the surface of these two incredible countries and the wines they have to offer. Featuring famous classical piano pieces of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Bach Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!! Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshow Instagram...
Marenco Wine - With Patrizia Marenco and Andrea Costa
June 10, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBIt's a special episode featuring the wines of Marenco and an in depth interview with winemaker Patrizia Marenco (a legend of Piedmont!). Join Patrizia and Andrea Costa as they take us through history, viniculture, and tasting notes of the Marenco Barbera Bassina and Brachetto d'Acqui. What a treat! Featuring the Rossini Aria "La Danza" sung by tenor Alexis Alfaro. Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of musi...
Music In Wine - Musicians that went into wine (featuring Mary J. Blige, Sting, and Justin King)
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBWine and music.....a perfect pairing! Join Adam and Eric as they feature wines made/inspired by musicians in this music heavy episode. They taste through wines by Mary J. Blige, Sting, and Justin King. And they're pretty darn good!! (the wines and the music) Featuring the new song "Music in Wine". Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!! Support us!: http...
Women in Wine!! - With Chantal Forthun, Jen Beloz, and Rebekah Wineburg
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBIt's Season 2!! And we're starting it off with an incredible episode....Women in Wine!!! This episode features three incredible women from the Huneeus Family of Vineyards. Chantal Forthun of Flowers Winery, Jen Beloz of Faust Winery, and Rebekah Wineburg of Quintessa Winery. These three incredible ladies talk background, winemaking, music favorites, share stories and wine insights in over an hour of interviews. Epic!! Featuring new music, 'Earth Improvisations' , as an underscore ...
Lotsa Barossa - Australia!!
April 14, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBLet's go to Australia!!! In this final episode of Season 1 Adam and Eric explore the Barossa Region of Australia and talk history and myths of the Australian grapes and style. Adam explores the history of the didgeridoo, and plays it as well (but is terrible at it). Filled with silliness, like usual, and tons of education. Features the new original song: "Wouldn't It Be Nice To Visit Australia" Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Als...
Wine Dy-a-namics - With Guest Wes Hagen
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBIt's a HUGE episode! Over an hour of insight and information featuring the incomparable Wes Hagen - J. Wilkes Brand Ambassador and rated one of the top 100 Influential Winemakers by the Wall Street Journal. In this episode Wes takes Adam and Eric through the wild ride of Natural Farming techniques from Organic to Bio-Dynamic. His enthusiasm, knowledge and style bring to focus a very complex subject consisting of the different certifications, techniques, and spiritual ways to grow grapes. ...
Merlot, Stop the Hate!
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBPoor Merlot...Stop the hate!! It's part two of the "Sideways Effect" that happened after the movie Sideways changed the public opinion of Merlot and Pinot. Adam and Eric take the hate out of the myth and remind us that Merlot is awesome. They taste through Italian, US and French Merlots, each with it's own unique expression of the grape. Adam tries to work out the first song of the (yet to be written) hit musical "Poor Merlot". It goes pretty well....nothing to hate on. Features the new...
Pinot, the difficult child
March 03, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBIt's Pinot time! Part of a two episode theme where Eric and Adam talk about Pinot and Merlot and the "Sideways Effect" that happened after the movie Sideways changed the public opinion of Merlot and Pinot. Going from the classic Burgundian Pinot to a New World take. Music is in the glass....seriously....they make music with their glasses. Features the new original song: "Just Gimme A Pinot" Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also de...
Throw Your Own Tasting Party!
February 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBIt's time to throw your own wine tasting party!! Eric and Adam talk about what to do and what to do NOT in order to throw the perfect event. From glassware to emptying out the liter box, this episode is full of great advice. Eric also prepares a uniquely personalized tasting of 6 wines. Learn about some off the wall varietals and ways to keep your guests intrigued and thirsting for more. Adam goes through a variety of playlist ideas that can accompany your event with a perfect ambience. It...
Champagne, Traditionally Sexy
February 03, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIt's time for Bubbles!! Adam and Eric talk Champagne/Bubbles and explain the Traditional Method in the best way possible....in a sexy song! Eric reminds Adam - about 8 times - that not all bubbles are Champagne, and Adam reminds Eric - about 8 times - that he's not a big Champagne (bubbles) drinker. With tons of historical information and musical references from the past and present, from the Burgundian music school to Jay-Z. Features the new original song: "Champagne, Traditionally ...
Chardonnay - Oaked or Unoaked, that is the question.
January 20, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBEric takes us through the Chardonnay grape and the differences of the oaked and unoaked styles. Adam divulges the fact that Chardonnay makes him a little crazy, and you can hear it happening as the episode progresses. Chardonnay is unmasked as Eric tells you how to try and fool a Somm, and Adam features the music artists' Fishtank Ensemble and what music styles can help bring the party. Features the new original song: "Oaked or UnOaked Chardonnay" Educational and entertaining for the ...
Tasting Tuscany
January 07, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBEric and Adam taste through Tuscany and talk history, music, and style. Three incredible Tuscan wines showcase the versatility of a region that we all dream about. Yummy. Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!! Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/ Contact us: tastingnotesthes...
The Cabernet Dilemma
January 06, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBFrom Napa to Washington to Chile, Adam and Eric talk about the massive differences between the Cabernet Sauvignon grape from each region. And how to know what to expect from each when making that decision in the wine aisle. Features the original song "The Cabernet Highway" Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!! Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tasting...
Rosé All Day
January 05, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBJoin Adam and Eric as they guide you through a Rosé adventure!! It's Rosé day!! Hooray!! This show features the ridiculously original and educational song "Rosé All Day". Dive nose first into a New World and Old World Rosé side by side tasting with insightful tips and friendly repartee. Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!! Support us!: https://www.patr...
Intro Episode
January 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 minute - 857 KBWelcome to Tasting Notes - The Show! Adam J. Eros and Eric Brehm lead the charge in an experiment of pairing wine and music and learning along the way. Fun, silly and educational for the wine and music lovers, amateur to connoisseur.