Court of Wine
203 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 64 ratingsWeekly Wine Show is a podcast dedicated to elevating your enjoyment of wine! If you’re curious about wine or just want to enjoy wine more, we invite you to join us on our journey to learn more about wine and how to enjoy it.
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Prohibition Laws, Snubbed States, and Orange Fanta
September 04, 2022 04:57 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MBIncredibly fun discussion to kick off the first Court of Wine with amazing panelists: Liz Barrett - https://whatsinthatbottle.com/ Sarita Cheaves - https://www.vinemeupdc.com/ and https://soundcloud.com/swirl-suite Sandra Everingham - https://www.risingwinescollective.com/ Recorded 24 August, 2022 We discuss news and topics from the following articles: Author: W. Blake Gray Publication: Wine-Searcher Date: July 18, 2022 Title: Direct Wine Shipping Comes Under Fi...
Weekly Wine Show is becoming Court of Wine!
August 29, 2022 01:58 - 2 minutes - 1.49 MBAfter more than two years away, I (Tony) am coming back to podcasting with my Wine in the News style show. I had intended it to be a spin-out from this podcast (which would also change), but with Betty not wanting to host a podcast currently, I will be renaming Weekly Wine Show to Court of Wine and will host the show here so back episodes can remain available. I hope you enjoy the new format! Cheers!
Ep 200 - This is Not Goodbye, it's See You Later
January 03, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThis week we hit our 200th episode which is a huge milestone for us. We've made the decision to end Weekly Wine Show. It's a big decision and in this episode we reflect on our past four years and talk about what is next for us. In this episode we discuss: Why did we start Weekly Wine Show? One of the main reasons was we wanted to expand our knowledge of wine and thought a podcast was an interesting format for that learning. Did we accomplish what we wanted? Yes, we've learned so mu...
Ep 199 - Pros and Cons of Naked Wines
December 27, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB*Note: If you’re just here looking for that offer link Tony mentioned, feel free to skip to the last paragraph. Have you tried any wine clubs? We've tried a couple wine clubs or club-like retailers and were not thrilled but over the last year we've been testing out Naked Wines. If you've wondered whether a wine club could be valuable and worthwhile, Naked Wines might be your answer. SPOILER ALERT: At the end of this episode, we're going to share an offer from Naked Wines that they give ...
Ep 198 - Make Your Holidays Sparkling
December 20, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBWith the holidays just around the corner, we have some sparkling wine recommendations to take the guess work out of selecting wines. Big thanks to our friends at Palm Bay International and Taub Family Selections for providing us with samples for this episode. Although these wines were provided to us, the opinions and tasting notes in this episode are our own. Budget Friendly Wines Villa Marcello Millesimato Prosecco DOC Brut NV - priced around $17. Villa Marcello Prosecco DOC hai...
Ep 197 - Brachetto d'Acqui
December 13, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBThis week we are talking about Brachetto d’Acqui. Brachetto d’Acqui is a DOCG in the Piedmont wine region of Northwest Italy. Wine Recommendations Risata Brachetto d’Acqui 2016 - priced around $16. Risata is a larger producer in the area - in fact they produce the #1 seller of Moscato d’Asti in America Aromas of candied red berries and orange It’s sweet with medium plus body, medium acidity with flavors of red berries and apricot preserves This wine has enough acidity to stand up...
Ep 196 - Lebanon
December 06, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBThis week we are talking about Lebanon and its wine. Check out our wine recommendations for some amazing wines. Wine Recommendations Massaya Terrasses Baalbeck 2012 - priced around $28. Blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre Aromas of blackberries, pepper, cedar and bitter coco It’s dry with medium acidity and tannins with flavors of similar to aromas with the addition of mushroom or earthy notes The tannins provides a wonderful texture to the wine We thought this wine was ...
Ep 195 - Four Wines December 2019 Edition
November 29, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBEvery couple of months we take a pause on our normal format and talk about four wine we’ve enjoyed recently and want to share with all of you. Wine Recommendations Seaglass Unoaked Chardonnay 2017 - priced around $12. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, this Chardonnay did not undergo malolactic fermentation Light golden color wine with aromas of pineapple, apple, white flowers and tangerines It’s dry with medium plus acidity, light body and flavors similar to aromas Crisp, l...
Ep 194 - Wiener Gemischter Satz
November 22, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBThis week we are talking about Wiener Gemischter Satz! Wine Recommendations Mayer am Pfarrplatz Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC 2016 - priced around $26. Blend of Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Rotgipfler and Zierfandler Pale Lemon color wine with aromas of lemon, tangerine, white flowers and a chalky minerality It’s dry with medium plus acidity and flavors of lemons, apricot, white flowers and minerality Great crisp white wine with a lovely aromatic nose Sources Austrian Wine ...
Ep 193 - Tokaji
November 15, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MBThis week we are talking about Tokaji wine region in northeast Hungary. Wine Recommendations Kiralyudvar Pezsgő Henye Sparkling 2015 - priced around $29. Medium golden colored wine Aromas of golden apples, pears and fresh baked bread It’s dry with medium plus to high acidity with flavors of lime pith, toast and apple Great with a double cream brie cheese Crisp, fruity and bready and even with some age still have quite a bit of acidity Megyer Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2013 ...
Ep 192 - Wagram Austria
November 08, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBThis week we are talking about the Wagram wine region which is a viticultural region on the banks of the Danube River in northeastern Austria. Wine Recommendations Wimmer Czerny Familien Wagram Roter Veltliner 2017 - priced around $22. This wine has a Pale lemon color white wine with aromas of golden apple, lemon, honeysuckle and minerality It’s dry with medium light body, medium plus acidity and flavors similar to aromas - lemon peel, honeysuckle and minerality This wine is fr...
Ep 191 - Wine in the News October 2019
November 01, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBTime for another Wine in the News! Check out the articles below that inspired the topics for this episode. Wine producers and US importers delay price increases - by Leslie Gevirtz, October 25th, 2019 Dan Berger, On Wine: The imminent glut: The state industry is facing a major wine surplus - by Dan Berger, Sep 26, 2019 California Wineries Plan Price Hikes - By W. Blake Gray. October 7th, 2019 Carbonic Maceration Breaks Out of Beaujolais - By Vicki Denig, October 28th, 2019 ...
Ep 190 - Getariako Txakolina
October 25, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBThis week we are talking about Getariako Txakolina or also known as Txakoli de Getaria. Wine Recommendations Gaintza Txakolina 2014 - priced around $20. This is the traditional wine of the region Slightly fizzy wine with aromas of green apple, lime and crushed granite It’s dry with medium plus acidity, medium light body and flavors similar to aromas Crisp, tart, fruity and refreshing wine We loved this wine and it would pair great with seafood, salads, sushi and light vege...
Ep 189 - Mosel
October 18, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBThis week we are talking about the Mosel wine region in Germany. Wine Recommendations Hild Elbling Sekt NV - priced around $20. This wine comes from the Upper Mosel area This wine has a pale lemon color with light aromas of lemon, apple, minerality and a hint of bread It’s dry with medium plus acidity and flavors of lemon rind, apple peel and minerality This wine is crisp, intensely fruity and what I want in a sparkling wine Great with cheese and cured meats Julian Haa...
Ep 188 - Chile
October 11, 2019 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThis week we are talking about Chilean wine. Check out our wine recommendations below! Wine Recommendations Vina Aquitania Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 - priced around $20. Aromas of red fruits - cherries and strawberries, earth and some spice It’s dry with medium acidity, medium tannins, full body and flavors similar to aromas - red fruit, earth and spice fruit -forward wine, very approachable cab that still taste very fresh even after a few years of age Really well made, ...
Ep 187 - Four Wines September 2019 Edition
October 04, 2019 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MBIt's time for another four wines episode! Every couple of months we talk about four different wines that we've been enjoying and want to share with all of our wonderful listeners. Wine Recommendations Domaine Bourgogne-Devaux Hautes Côtes de Beaune 2015 - priced around $25. These Pinot Noir grapes come from 50+ year old vines on average and is aged in barrel (10% new) Light garnet hue with aromas of cherries, earth a d a hint of baking spice It's dry with a light body, medium a...
Ep 186 - Cahors AOC
September 27, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MBThis week we are talking about the Cahors AOC wine region located in south-west France about 100 miles east of Bordeaux. Wine recommendations Matayac Cahors 2016 - priced around $13. Aromas of blueberries, black cherries and black pepper It’s dry with medium plus acidity and medium plus tannins with flavors of black and blue berries, and a touch of flowers Juicy, ripe wine with some floral notes with nice structure perfect for pairing with food Chateau Les Croisille Cahors Le Cr...
Ep 185 - Cannonau di Sardegna
September 20, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBThis week we are talking about Cannonau di Sardegna which is a DOC covering the entire island of Sardina. Wine Recommendations Cantina Santa Maria La Palma Le Bombarde 2016 - priced $14. Blend of Cannonau and Monica di Sardegna This wine has aromas of cran-cherry, dusty earth and black plum It’s dry with medium acidity and tannins and medium body with flavors of red fruits and earth This is a juicy, fruity wine with the right balance of acid, tannins and body Food pairings: ...
Ep 184 - Fitou AOC
September 13, 2019 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBThis week we are talking about the Fitou AOC. Fitou is a small wine appellation in southern France that is a part of the larger Languedoc-Roussillon wine region area. Wine Recommendations Maison Carrel Sous la Montagne Fitou 2016 - priced around $25. Deep purple color wine with aromas of candied strawberries like red Australian Licorice It’s dry with medium plus acidity and tannins and flavors of red fruits, rock, violets and kalamata olives Very fruit forward wine that smells ...
Ep 183 - Philippe Langner of Hesperian Wines
September 06, 2019 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week features our interview with viticulturist and winemaker Philippe Langner of Hesperian Wines our of Napa Valley. Wines from Hesperian Wines - note that these wines were provided as samples to us but the opinions below are our own. Anatomy No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 - priced around $33 Bordeaux-style blend of mostly Cab with a little Merlot and Syrah Aromas of black currents, red plum, blackberries, earth and leather it's dry with medium plus acidity and tannins with...
Ep 182 - Wine in the News August 2019
August 30, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBBelow are the articles we reference in this week's episode. TTB Publishes NPRMs to Repeal Standards of Fill for Wine and Distilled Spirits Bordeaux Vintners Convicted of Fraud, but Fellow Winemakers Cry Foul France Is Changing Key Wine Regulations Food colouring found in blue wines Winery Lawsuit Ramps Up the Drama
Ep 181 - Fin du Fresne of Chamisal Vineyards and Malene Wines
August 23, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week features our interview with Fin du Fresne the winemaker at Chamisal Vineyards and Malen Wines out of the Central Coast area of California. Wine Recommendations - We received these wines as samples but the tasting notes and opinions are ours. Malene Wines 2017 Rosé - priced around $22. A blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Rolle, and Syrah Aromas of strawberries, watermelon, minerality and a touch of flowers Dry, fruity and crisp with flavors similar to aromas wit...
Ep 180 - David Eakle of Pope Valley Winery
August 16, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBThis week features our interview with David Eakle of Pope Valley Winery out of Napa Valley. Wines featured in this episode - these wines were sent to us as samples. 2018 Sauvignon Blanc - a really wonderful representation of a warmer style SB with lots of stonefruit and tropical aromas and flavors, and is also a refined and delicate wine - so a great pairing with light seafood dishes. 2016 Sangiovese - great crowd pleader wine. This is your pizza pairing wine. Sangiovese is the g...
Ep 179 - Dogliani DOCG and Dolcetto
August 09, 2019 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MBThis week we are talking about the Dogliani DOCG and the Dolcetto grape. Wine Recommendations: Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2017 - priced $26. This wine is from a blend of Dolcetto grapes from the vineyards of the Einaudi estates which surround Dogliani Aromas of red licorice and spice It’s dry with medium acidity and medium tannins with flavors of red fruits, earth and a bitter almond note on the finish The aromas of this wine are almost candy like and we love the mix of complex fru...
Ep 178 - Four Wines August 2019 Edition
August 02, 2019 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBIt’s time for another four wines episode. Every couple of months we talk about four different wines we've tasted recently and want to share with our listeners. Wine Recommendations Famille Hugel Gentil 2016 - priced around $12. This white blend has a light lemon color with aromas of lemon pith, nectarines, white flowers and minerality It’s dry with medium plus acidity and flavors similar to aromas - stonefruit, lemon and white flowers This was is very aromatic - fruity and flor...
Ep 177 - Orvieto DOC
July 26, 2019 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBThis week we are talking about the Orvieto DOC which is an Italian wine region located in western side of Umbria in Central Italy. Wine Recommendations La Carraia Orvieto Classico 2017 - priced around $11. Light lemon color with light aromas of lemon, minerality and stonefruit It’s dry with medium acidity and medium intense flavors that are very similar to aromas This wine is light fruity and crisp So refreshing and great for a hot summer day which we’ve seen more and more o...
Ep 176 - Aging Wine
July 19, 2019 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThis week we demystify the topic of aging wine. Check out the links below to read more about aging wine. Sources used for this episode: Wine Enthusiast: What Really Happens as Wine Ages? Vinepair Guide to Aging Wine The Wine Cellar Insider: Complete Guide to Properly Cellaring Wine and Aging Wine Wine Folly: Deciding How long to Age Wine Wine Folly: Four Traits of Wine that Age Well Wine Spectator: Is It Worth It to Age Wines Anymore? Wikipedia: Aging Wine Also che...
Ep 175 - Theodora Lee of Theopolis Vineyards
July 12, 2019 01:24 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week features our interview with Theodora Lee or also known as Theo-patra, Queen of the Vineyards. She is the owner and founder of Theopolis Vineyards in Yorkville Highlands of Anderson Valley. Wine Featured in this episode - These wines were sent to us as samples by Theopolis Vineyards. 2016 Yorkville Highlands Symphony - priced around $22 Light lemon color white wine Aromas of peaches, mango and white flowers It's dry with light to medium body, medium acidity with light...
Ep 174 - Summer Food and Wine Pairing Challenge
July 05, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThis week we are talking about summer food and wine pairings. We were brainstorming ideas for episodes and we came up with the idea of picking four different foods we eat mostly in the summertime and pair with some past favorite wines. Food and Wine Featured in this episode: Hamburgers Tony's Pick: Harney Lane Old Vine Zinfandel, Lizzy James Vineyard Betty's Pick: Isabel Mondavi Cabernet Rose Grilled Veggies Betty's Pick: Pierre Sparr Crémant D’Alsace Brut Rose - NV Tony's P...
Ep 173 - Wine in the News June 2019 Edition
June 28, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBTime for another Wine in the News episode! Check out the news articles below to read more about these topics. Federal Interprovincial Shipping Restriction Eliminated After 91 Years by Mark Hicken published in Wine Law.CA on June 24th, 2019 US Supreme Court Ruling Should Boost Digital Wine Sales by Bill Swindell published in The Press Democrat on June 26, 2019 RUEDA TO CREATE ‘SUPERIOR’ CLASSIFICATION FOR OLD-VINE VERDEJO by Patrick Schmitt published in The Drinks Business on Jun...
Ep 172 - Bulgaria
June 21, 2019 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week we are talking about Bulgaria a country in Southeast Europe. Wine Recommendations - Big thank you to Grapes & Barley Imports for providing the wines for this episode. All but one of these wines are from the Thracian Valley. Bulgariana Rose 2017 - priced around $13. This rose wine is made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes Aromas of strawberries, raspberries, watermelon and minerality Its dry with medium acidity with flavors similar to aromas - lots of berry flavors ...
Ep 171 - Four Wines June 2019 Edition
June 14, 2019 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBIt's time for us to recommended so amazing wines we recently tasted. Cheers!!! Hunky Dory Tangle 2016 - priced around $15. This wine is a white blend of 58% Pinot Gris, 38% Gewurztraminer and 4% Riesling Aromas of peaches and apricots, white flowers and a hint of lychee It’s dry with medium acidity, light body and flavors similar to aromas - stonefruit, white flowers and lychee Dry aromatic, light white wine for summer with enough acidity to pair with dishes like Pad Thai, curr...
Ep 170 - Central Greece
June 07, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThis week is the final week of our Greek wine series and we are talking about the area of Central Greece. Wine Recommendation Hermes White Dry Wine - priced around $11. Light aromas of lemon, peach and minerality It’s dry with medium plus acidity and flavors of lemon rind, white peach and minerality This wine is a light crisp simple patio wine, if you are looking for something fruity and light on a hot summer day, this is your wine Pair with lighter seafood and vegetable dishe...
Ep 169 - Southern Greece
May 31, 2019 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MBThis week we are talking about Southern Greece which is defined by its hot Mediterranean climate so most of the vineyards in these areas are grown on the sides of mountains in higher elevation. Southern Greece includes the Kefalonia, Peloponnese and Crete areas. Wine Recommendations Lyrarakis Plyto Psarades Vineyard 2017 - priced around $20. Aromas of lemon, nectarine, minerality and white lilies It’s dry with high acidity and flavors very similar to aromas This wine needs food...
Ep 168 - Aegean Islands
May 24, 2019 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBThis week we are continuing our series on Greek wine regions by talking about the Aegean Islands wine area. Wine Recommendations Domaine Sigalas 2017 - priced around $20. Aromas of peach, minerality and Lemon It’s dry with medium plus acidity, light body with flavors of white peaches and lemon rinds Tony thinks there is a touch of tannins but I disagree Crisp and fruity very appropriate for summer and reminds me of Verdicchio wine from Italy Food pairings: Shellfish, Crab an...
Ep 167 - Northern Greece
May 17, 2019 02:15 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThis week we are talking about Northern Greece. This is week two of our Greek wine series. Part one was a general overview of Greek wine history and information so be sure to listen to that episode if you haven’t already. Check out Wine Folly's article for a great map of the Greek wine regions Wine Recommendations Alpha Estate Malagouzia Turtles Vineyard 2017 - priced around $19. Very aromatic wine with aromas of peach, honeydew, papaya, orange blossom and beeswax It’s dry ...
Ep 166 - Greece Intro and Wine History
May 10, 2019 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBThis week kicks off a series of episode exploring Greece. This episode is an introduction to Greece and Greek wine history. In the following weeks, we will dive into some of the major wine areas of Greece. Source for this episode: Book: The Oxford Companion to Wine
Ep 165 - Wine in the News May 2019
May 03, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThis week we talk recent wines news. Below are the articles that inspired this episode's topics. California wine's new paradigm: Bright, juicy, translucent reds Esther Mobley March 21, 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Southern Oregon growers fight Willamette Valley wine purity proposals By Pete Danko – Staff Reporter, Portland Business Journal Mar 21, 2019 Texas wine group wants to keep California grapes out of their bottles Lynn Brezosky April 25, 2019 San Antonio Ex...
Ep 164 - Georgia
April 26, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBThis week we explore of the country of Georgia and it's unique and amazing wines. Wine Recommendations Dila-o Rkatsiteli-Mtsvane 2016 - priced around $16. This is an Amber or "Orange" wine style, but made in a lighter style with only 1 month of skin contact. It is a perfect introduction to the style. Aromas of honey, tropical fruits like melon and apricots, spice and white flowers It’s dry with light body, light tannins, medium plus acidity and flavors of lemon drop, white flow...
Ep 163 - Four Wines April 2019
April 19, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBIt’s time for another four wines episode. Every couple of months we talk about four different wines that we really enjoyed and we're excited to share with all of you. Pehhcora Pecorino IGT Terre di Chieti 2015 - priced around $12. Aromas of oranges, geraniums and minerality It’s dry with medium plus acidity and flavors of orange oil, white flowers and wet rocks Really delicious, crisp, fruity and floral wine Complex but not too serious and great for lighter foods Food pairing...
Ep 162 - Monterey County
April 12, 2019 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThis week we are talking about Monterey County wine region. This area is part of the larger Central Coast AVA that stretches from San Francisco to Santa Barbara County. There are approximately 46,000 acres of wine grapes making it one of the larger growing area in California. Wine Recommendations Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay 2016 - priced around $22. Aromas of golden apples, vanilla, melon and toasted marshmallow It’s dry, fuller bodied, with medium acidity with flavor similar to a...
Ep 161 - El Dorado
April 05, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBThis week we are talking about the small AVA in California call El Dorado. El Dorado is a sub-appellation of the 2,600,000-acre Sierra Foothills AVA which is one of the largest appellations in California. If you want to learn more about the Sierra Foothills, check out episode 160. Wine Recommendations RPM Wines 2014 El Dorado Gamay Noir - priced around $33. Light Garnet colored wine with aromas of dried cherries, balsamic and a hint of coriander It’s dry with light to medium bod...
Ep 160 - Sierra Foothills
March 29, 2019 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThis week we are talking about the Sierra Foothills The Sierra Foothills is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. The total area of the appellation is 2.6 million acres within eight counties, making it one of the largest AVAs in the state of California. Cruse Wine Co. Rorick Vineyard Chardonnay 2016 This wine has aromas of melon, pineapple, nectarine, white flowers, beeswax and a hint of toasted nuts It’s dry with medium...
Ep 159 - Wine in the News March 2019
March 22, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBBelow are the articles referenced in this week's episode. Millennials Now Ruining Wine As Well By W. Blake Gray Posted Friday, 18-Jan-2019, Wine-Searcher Sensory tests suggest 'liking' wines made with native grapes a learned response March 6, 2019, Source: Penn State, featured in Science Daily The mysterious case of the cork-tainted carrots Esther Mobley Feb. 7, 2019, San Francisco Chronicle SAUVIGNON BLANC ‘SUFFERS FROM AN IMAGE PROBLEM’ 8th February, 2019 by Lucy Shaw, The D...
Ep 158 - Three Year Anniversary
March 15, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBThe day this episode is being released, March 15, 2019, is the 3rd year anniversary of this podcast. On March 15th 2016 is when we launched the first three episodes of the podcast. We’ve tried a lot of wine and learned a ton along the way. So we thought we would take a trip down memory lane and reflect on some of our favorite moments and learning from the past three years. We did an episode similar to this way back in episode 43 if you want to go back and listen.
Ep 157 - Alexander Valley
March 08, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThis week we are talking about Alexander Valley AVA. Alexander Valley AVA is a Californian American Viticultural Area located in the northern end of Sonoma County. It is the largest and most fully planted wine region in Sonoma with 14,449 acres of vines out of 32,536 acres of land. Wine Recommendations Alexander Valley Vineyards Rose 2017 - priced around $15. Bright pink rose wine with aromas of strawberries, watermelon, raspberries and minerality It’s dry, unoaked style rose tha...
Ep 156 - Santa Barbara County
March 01, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThis week we are talking about Santa Barbara County and it’s wines. We touched on this area in a couple of past episodes, specifically episode 50 on Central Coast Pinot Noir and episode 53 that featured our interview Clarissa Nagy of Nagy wines. Wine Recommendations Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay 2014 - priced around $28 Deep golden color with with aromas of stonefruit, melon, ripe bananas and vanilla cream This wine is dry, full bodied with medium acidity and flavors similar to ...
Ep 155 - Four Wines February 2019 Edition
February 22, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBIt’s time for another four wines. Every couple of months we talk about four random wines that don’t fit in an upcoming episode. All four of the wines featured in this week’s episode were sent to us as press samples. But regardless if we purchase the wine or get it for free we always give our honest opinion and only talk about wines we really enjoyed. Valdo 1926 Cuvee NV - priced around $14. This is a sparkling wine is made from 90% Glera, 10% Chardonnay Fresh aromas of tropical f...
Ep 154 - Montefalco Sagrantino
February 15, 2019 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThis week we are talking about Montefalco Sagrantino . Montefalco Sagrantino is a wine and one of two DOCGs in the Umbria region, which is located in central Italy. Wine Recommendations Raìna Campo di Raìna 2013 Hand harvested grapes Ageing: 24 months in large oak barrels, 12 months in stainless steel, 12 months in the bottle. Very ripe and juicy dark fruit aromas as well as anise and cigar It’s dry with medium plus acidity, medium plus bordering high tannins that hit in the f...
Ep 153 - Cartograph Wines with Alan Baker and Serena Lourie
February 08, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week we are featuring my interview with Alan Baker and Serena Lourie, the founders and Owners of Cartograph Wines out of Healdsburg, CA. You can check out more information about Cartograph Wines at their website Wine Recommendations - These wines were sent to us as samples. 2017 Green Ranch Riesling - priced around $29. Hands down one of the best dry Rieslings I've ever had. Very fruity with flavors and aromas of citrus and stonefruits Healthy level of acidity making...