SOMM-Thing To Drink About - A Wine Podcast

It's happening again- Christi & Alex have found time to share a glass & record!!What have they got in thier glass this week? It's always fun to follow them as they work through the Five S's of evalutation - using all of thier senses to explore a wine & then sharing what they think. Alex brings years of experiance in the wine industry to each wine & Christi brings her enthusiasm!So Pop In The Earbuds, Pour a Glass, and Let's DRINK SOMETHING AMAZING!...........Paso d'Oro Cabernet Sauvignon 2021Paso Robles, Central Coast, California86% Cabernet Sauvignon 14% Petite Verdot14% ABV$29.99 average retail92 Points Wine Enthusiast| Buy This Wine!  Winemaker NotesDark ruby red with aromas of ripe blackcurrants and hibiscus with subtle notes of vanilla, cinnamon and clove. Full-bodied on the palate, this wine burst with red bright juicy fruit flavors elegantly balanced with vanilla, coffee and baking spicesSupport the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Not all that sparkles is gold, and not all wine that sparkles is made the same! It's light, it's bright & it's full of bubbles- which for those of you playing the home game already narrows the field! But where in the world do these bubbles come from? Germany? France? California? Tasmania!?! With so many amazing sparkling wines to choose from, what have Christi & Alex got in their glass this week? Pop in your earbuds, pour yourself a glass, and join us as they Drink Something Amazing!..........Acinum Prosecco Millesimato Rosé DOP85% Glera & 15% Pinot NoirVeneto, Italy11% ABV$14.99 average price | Buy This Wine! WINE MAKERS NOTESSparkling wine with pink “powder” color. It displays soft notes of red fruit to the nose, good acidity and freshness in the mouth. Very balanced fine wine. The sugar content is compensated by the acidity that makes the wine very fresh and enjoyable on the palate.Acinum WinesAcinum is a collection of exquisite wines selected by Fabrizio Pedrolli in order to showcase the best Italian territories and wineries. The goal is to represent to the United States the authentic heritage of indigenous grapes that makes Italian wine unique to the world.This selection starts from the historical wine areas of Veneto, Negrar in Valpolicella and Montforte d'Alpone in Soave. Fabrizio Pedrolli is proud to present these wines, that are the result of a successful collaboration with the family of Edoardo Montresor, who cultivate the grapes, and the oenological expertise of Enrico Paternoster.Support the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Christi & Alex are sharing a wine that is found close to home, but world's away in quality and class. It all starts from a grape with humble roots born in France that has found a home on the West Coast, and through the machinations of time & man, ended up in their glass. What wine are they trying this time? Why is it special? What's the story and what makes it something AMAZING?! Pop in the Earbuds, Fill a Glass, and join Christi & Alex as they Drink Something AMAZING!........Lingua Franca Estate Pinot Noir 2019Eola- Amity Hills AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA100% Pinot Noir13% ABVAverage Price - $63.99 RP96 WS94 W&S94 JS92Winemaker NotesLingua Franca Estate Pinot Noir begins with a heady scent of roses, violets and raspberries and blackberries. On the palate, the wine is round and rich, with a silky texture and lingering flavors. The elegance of the wine is aided both by the cooler weather at harvest and by using less whole cluster than usual for this cuvée. 2019 is also the first vintage of Estate Pinot Noir that has no Pommard clone addition. | Buy This Wine! LINGUA FRANCA ESTATELingua Franca was co-founded by Larry Stone, David Honig, and Dominique Lafon in 2015, inspired by the exceptional vineyard site in the Eola-Amity Hills that Larry bought in 2012. They soon hired Thomas Savre, a brilliant young winemaker with work experience at some of the best domaines in Burgundy and an inquisitive mind. All are committed to farming and winemaking practices that respect the environment, believing that complex and undisturbed ecosystems help to create the most complex and seductive wines.Support the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Christi & Alex are putting their glasses together to explore another wine! Unknown to Christi, she is settling in to savor a wine that comes from one of the most celebrated regions in the world, and priced accordingly! While we typically try to keep our wines in the "Affordable & Friendly" catagory, (because wine should not be frightening to you OR your wallet!), this week is a special occasion! What is occasion, you may ask? The best way to find out is to Pop in your earbuds, Pour yourself a glass, and join them as they DRINK SOMETHING AMAZING!!..........Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2011St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc13.5% ABV$179.97 average price WE 96 JS 95 RP 94 This wine is no longer available, so I am including the link to the most recent available vintage.  | Buy This Wine! Chateau Cos D'Estournel Chateau Cos d'Estournel is a Grand Cru vineyard located in St. Estephe. Its oriental facade is adorned with three pagoda turrets, all cast in a soft golden sandstone. Chateau Cos d'Estournel today covers 170 acres separated from Chateau Lafite, along the southern edge, by the stream between St. Estephe and Pauillac. The gravelly soil, over a flint, limestone and silicate subsoil low in nitrogen, has eroded over centuries to form steep ridges which perfectly drain the vineyards. The vineyards are planted 60 percent in Cabernet Sauvignon vines, 2 percent of Cabernet Franc, and 38 percent in Merlot. Naturally, the percentage of Cabernet or Merlot in the composition of each vintage depends on the climate which favors one grape variety or the other.Support the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

The Somm & The Yoga Mom are once more on their weekly journey to make wine fun and not frightening! Alex has pulled some wine samples from his Master The World Kit (#117) and they are both going to go through the wine with no idea what it is, and see how close they can make their guesses! What is the wine? It's anyones game to win this week!So Pop in the earbuds, Pour yourself a glass, and Let's Drink Something AMAZING!........Domaine des Baumard Savennieres 2017100% Chenin BlancAnjou, Loire, France13% abv$41.99 average priceWS 91 W&S 91 JS 91 Buy This Wine! Winemaker NotesAn intense dry wine, with structure and complexity. The white fruits and minerality come through this structured body, yet have an appealing roundness that becomes more apparent with air and time.Domaine Des Baumard WineryThe Baumard family has been wine growing wine at Rochefort in the Anjou for centuries, working with the noble Chenin in what has long been accepted as its natural home, the slate-covered hillside vineyards along the Loire and Layton rivers. In 1953, the Baumard family acquired a vineyard in the Quarts de Chaume, and in 1968, purchased substantial acreage in Savennieres. Jean Baumard, an enologist and educator, as well as grower, introduced significant innovations to the winemaking region, bringing the dry wines of Savennieres, as well as his sweet wines, Quarts de Chaumes and Coteaux du Layon back to prominence. Now in retirement, further innovation has been carried on by Jean's son, Florent.Support the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Christi & Alex have a red wine with a history that reaches into antiquity! Delicious, spciy, and red - carrying a name that summons the history and mystery of medival Europe, what could they be sharing in the glass today? The best way to find out? Pop in your earbuds, pour yourself a glass, and let's Drink Something Amazing!.........Velenosi Lacrima di Morro d'Alba 2020100% Lacrima di Morro d'AlbaLa Marche, Italy14.5% abv$18.99 average priceJS 91 Click the link to Buy This Wine!Winemaker NotesIntense ruby red color with violet hues. The nose is rich and intense, with nots of strawberry, marasca cherry, violet flowers and rose bud. On the palate it has a full sapidity and smooth tannins. Overall it is soft, and it reflects all the aromas felt at the nose. Good persistence.Enjoy with sausage, cheese or pasta.Velenosi WineryLocated just outside of the town of Ascoli Piceno, Velenosi is a dynamic estate headed by the charismatic and skilled Angela Velenosi. The estate is included in the Rosso Piceno Superiore production subzone, a privileged area included in the much larger zone of Rosso Piceno. While Rosso Piceno is produced in a rather vast hilly area of the Marche, only the very limited zone within the province of Ascoli Piceno, with its special microclimate and pedologic conditions that extend over fourteen municipalities of this province, is designated Superiore. In addition to Rosso Piceno Superiore, which is generally cited smong the top wines in the Marche, Velenosi also produces a Bordeaux-style IGT Marche called Ludi that is widely considered one of the top Italian wines. The potential of this terroir combined with the work of Attilio Pagli at the helm of the winemaking has lead Velenosi to be recognized as a leading producer in Italy and around the world.Support the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Christi & Alex are at it again, this time with a classic American "rags to riches" success story! However, like so many stories, it was not all wine & roses, but hard work, determination & the unshakeable confidence of one man that almost destroyed a family. And somewhere in there, two brothers found themselves in the middle of vineyard, screaming and coming close to blows over a mink coat. THIS is what makes wine so interesting! So Pop in the Earbuds, Pour yourself a Glass, & let's Drink Something AMAZING!.......Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Merlot 2018Napa Valley, California 97% Merlot1.5% Petit Verdot1% Cabernet Franc0.5% Cabernet Sauvignon15% abv$26.99 average priceBuy This Wine!Winemaker NotesPurple plum jam and blackberry are prominent on the nose, with hints of black pepper, vanilla wafer cookie, and earthy coffee bean. On the palate, sweet fruit notes of plum with touches of blueberry and dark chocolate, as well as velvety tannins and a beautiful salinity that begs you to take another sip.ROBERT MONDAVI WINERYFounded in 1966 by winemaking pioneer Robert Mondavi, whose vision was to create Napa Valley wines that could stand in the company of the world's finest. It was the first major winery built in Napa Valley in the three decades following the repeal of Prohibition, Robert Mondavi Winery created the foundation for the modern-day California wine industry. Mondavi chose to situate his estate next to To Kalon Vineyard, one of the most coveted wine growing parcels in the world, known for producing award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon and for its Sauvignon Blanc.The first vintage (1966) of Robert Mondavi Winery's Cabernet Sauvignon is released. A shot heard throughout the Valley, it would inspire the waves of pioneers to follow. In time, the path Robert Mondavi cleared would lead to the creation of some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignons, Chardonnays, Merlots and Sauvignon Blancs in the world.Support the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Christi & Alex are off the map again, this time with a wine from a newly created AOC that only recently has been elevated! Grape varieties being grown where they have no historical precedent- wine being made with regard only to how it tastes- winemakesr eschewing tradition and embracing new ideas - its all in this weeks podcast! What on earth are they drinking this time? ! THE BEST WAY TO FIND OUT?Pop in the Earbuds, Pour yourself a Glass, and Let's DRINK SOMETHING AMAZING!!.........Bruni Magister 2020Maremma Toscana DOC, Tuscany, Italy60% Grenache40% Syrah13.5% ABV$24.99 average price(No "Buy This Wine" Link, I'm afraid!- It's not available through Wine.com)TASTING NOTESRed ruby color with violet hues. Balsamic notes on the nose and black small ripe fruits. Excellent structure and silky perfectly integrated tannins. Very long finish, meant to be enjoyed fully after seven years.BRUNI WINERY Maremma Toscana Founded in 1974, Cantine Bruni has become a prominent property in the Maremma Toscana. Cantine Bruni marries the native varietals of the region with the Maremma's ideal microclimate of favorable soil and climate.Always seeking to elevate the quality of its wines, Cantine Bruni embodies the potential of this unique land.www.aziendabruni.itSupport the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Christi & Alex are at it once more, with a wine in their glass, a spark in thier eye & a strong desire to share something Amazing! (OH! And her name is Cleo, NOT Olivia!) Join them this week as they work thier way through the "Five S's" where they help you learn to trust your senses, by Seeing the Wine, Smelling the Wine, Sipping, Savoring and finally Swallowing the Wine! It's a journey through the senses with The Somm & The Yoga Mom!All this & more on when you grab a glass, pop in the earbuds and Drink Something AMAZING!..Alex has also added a cool link below the wine description where you can go straight to Wine.com to buy the wine! If you haven't got a local wineshop, just click the link "   Buy This Wine!"!.....Pahlmeyer Jayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Napa Valley AVA, California, USA89% Cabernet Sauvignon5% Cabernet Franc4 % Petit Verdot2 % Malbec15.1% ABVJS 95  JD 92  RP 92$99.99 average retail price Buy This Wine!Winemaker NotesThis bold, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon delivers classic Napa Valley character and structure. Focused and layered, generous fruit notes of wild blackberry and cassis blend with hints of vanilla bean, black tea and Herbes de Provence. Youthful upon release, the wine's firm, assertive tannins on the mid-palate will soften over time, whether in the cellar or swirled in the glass.Pair this alongside a grilled burger topped with aged gouda or gorgonzola, or herb-crusted roasted lamb.Winemaker is Katie VogtBlend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% MalbecPahlmeyer WineryPahlmeyer was founded in 1986, by a desire to be great by its eponymous creator Jayson Pahlmeyer. With a dream to create a California Mouton, Jayson and his partners spared no resource to make this dream a reality. Whether it was finding the perfect piece of land high atop Napa Valley's Atlas Peak or covertly smuggling in Bordeaux cuttings, all pieces of Pahlmeyer's history have led to its place as one of the top brand names from Napa Valley. From the very beginning, Pahlmeyer has been dedicated to crafting fine wines from the best fruit sources possible. In California, this means high elevation mountain sites, where the grapes are afforded more sunlight, cooler temperatures, and less fertile soils, which together create ideal conditions. Pahlmeyer sources the majority of their fruit from four key locations: Pahlmeyer Estate (Atlas Peak), Stagecoach (Atlas Peak / Pritchard Hill), Rancho Chimiles, and Antica.Support the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Christi & Alex have a coppery pink wine in their glasses & it's date night in the basement! What smells like white flowers? What does a white flower smell like? And what does Christi mean when she says she goes to the garden to "pinch off"? All this & More on when you grab a glass, pop in the earbuds and Drink Something AMAZING!..Alex has also added a cool link below the wine description where you can go straight to Wine.com to buy the wine! If you haven't got a local wineshop, just click the link "   | Buy This Wine! "!.....Domaines Ott BY.OTT Rose 2018Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France58% Grenache 30% Cinsault 10% Syrah 2% Mourvèdre13% abvWW 91 W&S 91$26.99 average price Buy This Wine!Winemaker NotesPale and pretty in crystal-clear pink with orange undertones. The nose is delicate and fruity with notes of white peach and apricot mixed with passion fruit and mango. The taste is full, fresh and crisp with echoes of the fruity aroma amplified by citrus zest and sweet spices (cinnamon and cardamom).Domaine Ott WineryIn 1896, after a tour of France's many vineyards, Marcel Ott, a young graduate in agronomy engineering, finally found an estate that inspired him. To set the scene, we are in Provence. The Mediterranean is lapping at the shore a mere stone's throw away... In these parts, growing vines is the legacy of ancient times. Alas, a short while before Marcel Ott's discovery, phylloxera had wreaked havoc on the vines. The land was cheaper, but the vineyards would have to be replanted. The wine had lost a great deal of its soul in the vineyard's reconstruction. Marcel Ott bought several estates and began renovating them with the determined ambition to create great Provencal wines from noble grape varieties. Today, 120 years later, cousins Christian and Jean-François Ott dedicate their life to their ancestor's love for the site. In 2004, Domaines Ott joined Louis Roederer and its fabulous selection of wine craftsmen.Christian and Jean-François run three estates: Château de Selle, Clos Mireille (both Côtes de Provence) and Château Romassan (Bandol). Each of these properties has its own individual charm and personality. Each can be proud of their extremely elegant rosé, red and white wines.Support the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Christi & Alex are nose deep in their glasses with this wine- exploring the possibilities & sharing their insights all while Making Wine Fun & Not Frightening!   It's been a few weeks, and it's hardly surprising that it's a bumpy road to finding out what this wine is! But rest assured, it's delicious, delightful and well worth the listen!It's wine o'clock, so Grab A Glass, Pop In The Earbuds, and Let's DRINK SOMETHING AMAZING! Alex has also added a cool link below the wine description where you can go straight to Wine.com to buy the wine! If you haven't got a local wineshop, just click the link "  | Buy This Wine! "!.....Flowers Chardonnay 2021Sonoma Coast AVA, California, USA100% Chardonnay13.5% abvJS93 WS92$48.99 average price Buy This Wine! Winemaker NotesAmidst the cold and rugged conditions, Flowers Chardonnay enlightens with a stunningly pure and vibrant character. At Flowers, the believe in crafting distinctive and complex wines that truly reflect a sense of place. With this bottle, they are pleased to share the layers of bright citrus-fruit and coastal minerality that are expressive of the Sonoma Coast.Flowers WineryOver 25 years ago, Flowers Vineyards and Winery pioneered the growing of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the rugged coastal ridges of the extreme Sonoma Coast. Joan and Walt Flowers had a simple goal, to make exceptional wine that captures the wild beauty of the land and the spirit of the Sonoma Coast. This idea continues to drive everything we do - farming responsibly, harvesting by hand, using 100% native fermentation, and making wine with minimal intervention. Our unwavering commitment to crafting distinctive wines that capture the spirit of the Sonoma Coast has been the bedrock of our success, and it will continue to drive us forward for years to come.  Perched on top of soaring coastal ridges that border the nearby Pacific Ocean, our estate vineyards, Camp Meeting Ridge and Sea View Ridge, rise to impressive elevations from 1,150 to 1,875 feet. Flowers resides in the Fort Ross-Seaview American Viticulture Area (AVA), which was established in 2012 and located on the extreme western edge of the Sonoma Coast Appellation. Defined by elevation, rugged terrain and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, vineyard plantings are limited to 920-1,800+ft above sea level and are only 2% of the total AVA acreage.The Pacific Ocean is less than two miles from the vineyards, generating cooling sea breezes and coastal fog while the soaring elevations ensure abundant sunshine for a long, slow growing season. Together they create an ideal environment for elegant and nuanced Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.Support the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Christi & Alex are going in blind! Alex has reached deep into the cellar to pull out two wines from his Master The Wine blind wine kits! Christi has to pick  a wine for them to try from these two & neither of them know where this is going to go!So grab a glass, pop in the earbuds, and join them as they Drink Something Amazing!(Oh, and just so you know, it DID have 10% new oak on it!)Alex has also added a cool link below the wine description where you can go straight to Wine.com to buy the wine! If you haven't got a local wineshop, just click the link " Buy This Wine! "!...........Ridge East Bench Zinfandel 2018100% ZinfandelDry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, CaliforniaJD93 W&S93 WS92 RP9114.9% ABVBuy This Wine!Winemaker NotesRaspberry, fig with notes of vanilla on the nose. Flavors of plum and black olive give way to well coated tannins and black olive in the lingering finish.Pairs well with roasted pork tenderloin with blue cheese potatoes or a wine country tri tip.Ridge Vineyards | An OverviewRidge's history begins in 1885, when Osea Perrone, a doctor and prominent member of San Francisco's Italian community, bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He planted vineyards and constructed a winery of redwood and native limestone in time to produce the first vintage of Monte Bello in 1892. The historic building now serves as the Ridge production facility.Though Ridge began as a Cabernet winery, by the mid-60s, it had produced several Zinfandels including the Geyserville. In 1972, Lytton Springs joined the line-up and the two came to represent an important part of Ridge production. Known primarily for its red wines, Ridge has also made limited amounts of Chardonnay since 1962.The Ridge approach is straightforward: find the most intense and flavorful grapes, guide the natural process, draw all the fruit's richness into the wine. Decisions on when to pick, when to press, when to rack, what varietals and what parcels to include and when to bottle, are based on taste. To retain the nuances that increase complexity, Ridge winemakers handle the grapes and wine as gently as possible. There are no recipes, only attention and sensitivity.Support the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

There is so much great passion behind this wine, the stories are so cool- there just isn't time to do it justice in a single podcast- but we try! We share the wine, share the story, and we would LOVE for you to share a glass! Honestly, it's wines like this one that change your world and change the way you see wine. It's.. amazing. Alex has also added a cool link below the wine description where you can do straight to Wine.com to buy the wine! If you haven't got a local wineshop, just Click The Link!So Grab A Glass, Pop In The Earbuds, & Let's Drink Something AMAZING!!.......Calera de Villiers Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017Mt. Harlan, Central Coast, California100% Pinot Noir14.6% abv$75.99 average priceBuy This Wine!....Winemaker NotesOnce again, de Villiers Vineyard has yielded one of Mt. Harlan's most luxurious and robust Pinot Noirs, with deep, penetrating flavors of ripe plum, black cherry and cassis. As it unfurls, the wine reveals beautiful underlying complexity, with fine-grained tannins and hints of white pepper, sassafras and cigar box lingering on the finish.Calera WineryIn 1975, legendary vintner and American wine pioneer Josh Jensen founded Calera (Spanish for “lime kiln”) high in the remote Gavilan Mountains of California's windswept Central Coast. There, in Mt. Harlan's low-yielding, limestone-rich soils and cool, arid climate, he began planting what would ultimately become six small estate vineyards. Today, these vineyards are recognized as some of the New World's most revered Pinot Noir sites.Calera is a vision, and Calera's wines truly express the sense of place. Rather than follow the recommended path, Josh Jensen became a pioneer in American Pinot Noir. Taking his cue from the great domaines of Burgundy, which have grown grapes in limestone soil for centuries, he set out in search of the perfect spot in California to create wines unique to the world but in the style of the greatest wines of France. Site selection was vital as he ventured off the grid to plant on the site of an old limekiln in the Gavilan Mountains of California's Central Coast. Under the stewardship of Winemaker Mike Waller, each vineyard is renowned for producing singular wines of uncommon purity, elegance and aging potential. In addition to its beloved single-vineyard wines, Calera partners with some of the top vineyards on California's majestic Central Coast to make Calera's beautiful Central Coast wines, including a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.#wine, #winepodcast, #wineeducation, #Redwine, #Calera, #calerawine, #calerawinery, #joshjensen, #somm, #spokanesomm, #ilovewine, #ilikewine, #Support the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

It's officially Spring and it's time to drink some wine that's perfect for patios, parties & putting up with the neighbors! Join Christi & Alex as they explore this mouthwatering splash of “summer-in-a-glass” and share their thoughts, insights and excitement!Alex has also added a cool link below the wine description where you can do straight to Wine.com to buy the wine! If you haven't got a local wineshop, just Click The Link! So Grab A Glass, Pop In The Earbuds, & Let's Drink Something AMAZING!!.......Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc 2022Marlborough, New Zealand100% Sauvignon Blanc13% abv$17.99 Average Price.Buy This Wine!..Winemaker NotesIntense lifted notes of ripe tropical fruits and citrus on the nose. Refined and elegant, displaying a finely textured palate with flavours of guava and stone fruit. Wonderfully expressive with a fresh, dry finish.Wairau River WineryThe edge of the Wairau River is a special place for growing grapes. A place where soil, climate and terrain combine to help produce outstanding wines. Phil and Chris Rose established their vineyards here in 1978 and today the extended Rose family produce some of the best wines Marlborough has to offer. Wairau River holds the Sustainable Certification from Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.  #wine, #whitewine, #Somm, #sommelier, #wineeducation, #winetasting, #winepodcast, #spokanesomm, #drinksomethingamazing, #Ilikewine, #Ilovewine, #Newzealand, #SauvignonBlanc, #Marlborough, #WairauRiver, #WairaiRiverWine, #Newzealandsauvignonblanc, #amazingwine, #winefunSupport the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Christi has NO idea what's going on! (Big surprise, right?)Tasting a wine blind can be a terrifying experience, as we all fear looking foolish- but Christi's greatest gift is knowing how much she doesn't know, and being fine with that! Join us as we learn to trust our sense, learn that we never know it all, and most of all, take the fear out of wine!It's time to Pop in the Earbuds, Pour yourself a Glass, and join us as we Drink Something AMAZING!......Winemaker NotesWhile it may bear the “lowly” designation of Côtes-du-Rhône, think of it as mini-Marcoux. Lithe and spicy, it is a Grenache-dominant cuvée from two sites just north of the boundary of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Maucoil and Bois Lauzon. There are small and varying percentages of Mourvedre, Cinsault and Syrah added to the Grenache each vintage.Domaine de MarcouxOfficial French records indicate that the Armenier family has been tending vines in Chateauneuf-du-Pape since the 1300's. Today, winemaker-sisters Catherine Armenier and Sophie Estevenin continue to write history with the wines of Domaine de Marcoux.In 1990, the Domaine became the first in the Chateauneuf-du-Pape to implement biodynamic farming practices. Their youngest vines are 40 to 60-years-old, and in short, the sisters do as little as possible to the harvested grapes. This domaine, as critic Stephen Tanzer put it, is "the essence of Chateauneuf-du-Pape."In 2003, Robert Parker named Sophie and Catherine on his list of "Wine Personalities of Year"Domaine De Marcoux Cotes Du Rhone Red 2018Rhone, FranceGrenache, Syrah & Mouvedre14.5% abv$28.99 average priceBuy This Wine!#Wine, #Redwine, #Somm, #SpokaneSomm, #SommThing, #Sommelier, #winefun, #DrinkSomethingAmazing, #Winepodcast, #WineEducation, #France, #FrenchWine, #Rhone, #DomaineDeMarcoux, #GSMBlends, #Cotesdurhone, #winetasting, #rhonewineSupport the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

This was a fun wine, with a history that stretches all the way back to Pliny the Elder, a lost wine called "Falernum" & a flying overview of the whole convulted thing!(Trying to keep these under 30 minutes, but there was just so much great information to share & Alex couldn't stop talking! At least it was interesting!) Pop open a bottle, put in the earbuds, and let's Drink Something Amazing!Winemaker NotesThe color is straw yellow that contains brilliant green reflections. The perfume is intense and persistent with sensations of delicate white flowers and fruit. The taste offers freshness and balance, with a clean finish.Ideal as an aperitif, it can also accompany various types of appetizers, plates of simple fish and vegetables as well as fresh cheeses.Feudi di San Gregorio Established in 1986 in Sorbo Serpico, a tiny village in Campania's Irpinia region, by the Capaldo and Ercolino families. Following an earthquake in 1980 that caused large destruction, the family wanted to assist in the town's reconstruction by investing in the community and its wine culture.  Feudi di San Gregorio has partnered and invested in many research projects to develop the local varietals with a great focus on sustainability. They are committed to local and global sustainability with the use of solar energy, zero carbon footprint corks, water recycling and use of sustainable agriculture in the vineyards. Feudi di San Gregorio is known for their ancient vines, some up to 200 years old, using the ancient pergola training system, which survived the phylloxera spread of 1910, allowing Irpinia to become a distinct and treasured wine growing region in Italy.Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina 2019Campania, Italy100% Falanghina 13.5% abv$24.99 average priceBuy This Wine! #Wine, #Whitewine, #Somm, #SpokaneSomm, #SommThing, #Sommelier, #winefun, #DrinkSomethingAmazing, #Winepodcast, #WineEducation, #Italy, #ItalianWine, #Campania, #FeudiDiSanGregorio, #Falanghina, #winetasting, #winetimeSupport the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Christi and Alex are raising a glass to a family with over 120 years of wine making history! What have they got in thier glass? The best way to find out is to Pop in the Earbuds, Fill your own Glass, and join them as they Drink Something AMAZING! Winemaker NotesTheir liveliest and most youthful style from Soave Classico, the Pieropan family has been producing this wine since the early 1900's.Generous, pleasingly fresh and versatile, it is made from the traditional varieties of Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave grown in family-owned vineyards situated in the Soave Classico zone.Pieropan WineryEnclosed by the original town walls and dominated by its medieval fortress, Soave has a peaceful, timeless quality about it. In the heart of the old town is the winery of Leonildo and Teresita Pieropan, which goes back to 1860. Today, the estate's 74 acres under vine include three single vineyards, all within the historical backbone of the Soave appellation (Soave Classico): Calvarino, La Rocca and Le Colombare. The terrain yields small crops of highly concentrated Garganega and Trebbiano grapes. The range is crafted by Leonildo himself, whose wine-making genius, constant research and innovative methods have carved a unique niche for these exceptional, extract-full and long-living whites that go far, far beyond their own appellation.Pieropan Soave Classico 2020Soave DOC, Italy85% Garganega, 15% Trebianno di Soave12% abv$18.99 average priceBuy This Wine! #wine, #whitewine, #Somm, #sommelier, #wineeducation, #winetasting, #winepodcast, #spokanesomm, #drinksomethingamazing, #italy, #italianwine, #italianwines, #soave, #soaveclassico, #soavedoc, #pieropan, #pieropansoave, #italianwinetasting, #ilovewine, #Garganega, #trebbianodisoaveSupport the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Christi & Alex are going in BLIND! Alex found a wine from @MasterTheWorld and neither of them know what it is, aside from red, wet and in a glass! Join them as they use deductive reasoning (Or Wild Ass Guessing) to determine what the wine is in their glasses!Will our heroes get it right? Will The Yoga Mom triumph? Will The Somm be humiliated?! There is only one way to find out!!Grab your earbuds, pop open a bottle, and Let's Drink Something AMAZING!Winemaker NotesBright, ripe cherry red. Intense and complex in aromas. Aromas of ripe red fruit, enveloped in white flowers, almond blossom and broom. Touches of cinnamon and resinous notes. Velvety on the attack, smooth and delicate. It is elegant, balanced and harmonious on the palate. A long finish, leaving a pleasant aftertaste that encourages you to take another sip.2014 LAN ReservaRioja, Spain91% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano, 4% Mazuelo13.5% abv$19.99 average price Buy The Wine! #Wine, #Redwine, #Somm, #SpokaneSomm, #SommThing, #DrinkSomethingAmazing, #Winepodcast, #wineEducation, #winetasting, #wineFun, #LAN, #LanReserva, #tempranillo, #SpanishWine, #Rioja, #BodegasLanciano, #BodegasLAN, #SpanishREDSupport the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Christi & Alex  get into a bargain with the devil & taste wine from Napa Valley's Youngest AVA. (BTW- An "AVA" is an American Vinticultural Area- which is a geographically defined chunk of land used for growing grapes that has been defined as such because of it's special attributes. The soil, the sun, the elevation, the shape of the land- all of what makes the grapes grown there special.)  All of which part of what makes this wine it's own, unique thing! So pop in the earbuds, pull open a bottle, and let's Drink Something AMAZING!Winemaker NotesAromas of fresh herbs, pungent cedar, and forest swirl in the glass with more delicate floral notes, black pepper, bittersweet chocolate, and crushed rock On the palate, a little brambly-vine quality clings to blackberry flavors, and warmly spiced dark plum is layered with fresh herbs for a lively, sweet-savory balance. Fine tannins yield satisfyingly rich, velvety textures, while vibrant acidity keeps you coming back for another sip.Faust Winery ( @FaustWines )At Faust, we seek to express the complexity of Cabernet Sauvignon and the diversity of the Napa Valley by sourcing from our estate vineyards in Coombsville and Rutherford as well as from small lots on Atlas Peak, Mount Veeder and Howell Mountain. The culmination of these exceptional appellations results in a prodigious expression of Cabernet Sauvignon.2020 Faust Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley  AVA, California85% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Merlot, Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc20 months in French Oak - 25% new oak14.9 % abv$59.99 average price Buy The Wine #Wine, #RedWine, #Somm, #SpokaneSomm, #Sommelier, #DrinkSomethingAmazing, #WineEducation, #WinePodcast, #faustwine, #faustwinery, #coombsville , #vineyards,  #napavalley, #napa, #winemaking, #grapegrowing, #napawines, #faust, #drinkfaust, #faustwines, #grapes, #wine, #winegrowers, #napavalleywinerySupport the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

It's story time! The Somm & The Yoga Mom are celebrating Valentine's Day with a wine that was founded in love! This wine only exists because of a date that didn't happen, a friend who forced her roommate to go as the last minute substitute and the rest, as they say, is history! Join Christi & Alex as they open a bottle, explore a wine, share some stories & drop some fun & useful wine facts.So grab a glass, pop in the earbuds, & join Christi & Alex as they Drink Something AMAZING!Winemaker NotesYamhill Cuvée is named for the county where all of the Domaine Serene Estates are located. This signature blend includes grapes from the Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, and Yamhill-Carlton AVA's. It is consistent and approachable, with a textural profile that is vibrant, silky and persistent.Domaine Serene Winery ( @DomaineSerene ) Ken and Grace Evenstad founded Domaine Serene Vineyards and Winery in 1989 when they purchased 42 acres of just-logged land in the Dundee Hills of Oregon and built a five-level, gravity flow winery to produce ultra-premium Pinot Noir. Today, Domaine Serene produces wines from six individual vineyard estates in the Willamette Valley planted exclusively to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay2018 Domaine Serene 'Yamhill Cuvee' Pinot NoirWillamette Valley AVA, Oregon100% Pinot Noir14.5 % abv$59.99 average priceBuy This Wine! #Wine, #Redwine, #Somm, #SpokaneSomm, #SommThing, #DrinkSomethingAmazing, #Winepodcast, #WineEducation, #Oregonwines, #Oregonwine, #DomaineSerene,  #PinotNoir, #DomaineSereneWines, #Yamhill, #YamhillCarlton, #DundeeHills, #EolaAmityHills, #WillametteValleyAVA, #YamhillCarltonAVA, #DundeeHillsAVA, #EolaAmityHillsAVA, #DomaineSereneWinerySupport the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Christi & Alex are at it again! The glass are charged, the mikes are hot, and they are back in the PodStudio with Kevin the Studio Dog taking apart a wine and finding out what there is to love about it! Originally "Somm-Thing To Drink About", Christi & Alex have changed the name to reflect their passion for getting great wines into people's glasses. So pop in the earbuds, pull open a bottle, and let's Drink Something Amazing!Winemaker NotesBright deep, dark red with a luminous purple core. Vibrant notes of blueberries over-layed with dried violet petals and gentle woody spices.  Notes of primary blue fruits combined with licorice straps and a brilliantly fragrant floral overtone. Tannins are savoury and detailed. TWO HANDS ( @TwoHandsWines )The idea for Two Hands was born in 1999 when founders Michael and Richard decided it was time to make their own wine and market it on the world stage.The original aim was, and still is, to make the best possible Shiraz-based wines from prized growing regions throughout Australia. Quality without compromise is central to the Two Hands philosophy, driving all the decisions from fruit and oak selection to packaging and promotion. Two Hands works closely with its estate vineyards and band of growers to ensure the full potential of each vineyard is reached. They handle every parcel of fruit, however small, separately from crushing through to fermentation and oak maturation to ensure complexity and personality in the finished wines.2020 Two Hands 'Angel's Share' Shiraz McLaren Vale, Australia14.1 % abv$29.99 average priceBuy This Wine!  #Wine, #Redwine, #Somm, #SpokaneSomm, #SommThing, #DrinkSomethingAmazing, #Australianwines, #Australiawine, #TwoHandsWinery, #Winepodcast, #TwoHands, #Syrah, #Shiraz, #WineEducation, #Australia, #McLarenVale Support the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

We promised & promised- and now we deliver! We finally did it- A blind tasting where neither of us know what the wine is! Christi & Alex sit down with Kit 115A from Master The World, a company based in San Mateo, California,  that sells wine tasting kits. This kit has 6 wines in it, 3 white and 3 red -all packaged with labels over the labels, so the tasting is completely  "blind" unless you choose otherwise! As part of the service, Master The World has several On-Line Tasting Grids that you can work through, and in the end have the wine revealed to you. All wines have been "road-tested" by three Master Sommeliers, and their notes are laid out next to your selections - so you can compare your experience to theirs, flavor by flavor! And all of this without the tension of a formal testing environment!So the pressure is on, can the CERTIFIED SOMM get the wine right? Or has he been B.S.-ing us all along? Grab a glass, pop in the earbuds, & join Christi & Alex as they Drink Something Amazing!Domaine Gassier Costieres de Nimes Nostre Pais Rouge 2016Costieres De Nimes, Rhone, France55% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Carignan & 5% Cinsault15% abv$20.99RP 91JD 94WE 90Winemakers NotesNostre Païs, our “Our Land” is Michel Gassier's attempt at capturing what makes the Costières de Nîmes unique in the Rhône valley. For the Nostre Païs Rouge, Michel employs all the permitted red varieties in the appellation: Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre, Cinsault and Syrah. He avoid over maturity and prefers to ferment only half the cuvée in neutral French oak barrels. Fermentation are indigenous and varying amounts of whole clusters are retained based on the vintage.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Christi & Alex are sharing a perfect summer wine- easy on the wallet, easy to drink, easy on the alcohol! This light, mineral driven wine goes perfectly by itself, and even better with crudité! Perfect for the patio, delightful in the dining room, lovely in the living room-  It was the darling of Somm's everywhere until PetNat took the mantel- what could it be?Grab a glass, pop in the earbuds, & join Christi & Alex as they Drink Something Amazing!Loimer Langenlois Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2018Langenlois, Kamptal DAC, Austria100% Gruner Veltliner12.5% abv$23.99Winemaker NotesGrüner Veltliner is the signature grape of Austria and produces a dry white wine with savory aromas, spicy flavors, and good acidity. Young Grüner Veltliner is fresh-tasting with notes of green apple, lemon, radish, and arugula. Lighter styles of Grüner Veltliner are intended for immediate drinking, while more structured examples can age for many years.Grüner Veltliner's bright acidity and savory character make it an ideal partner to mildly spiced Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese dishes. Fish and shellfish are accented by Grüner Veltliner's citrus and mineral profile while its acidity cuts the richness of pork or ham. It can also work well with foods that are difficult to pair such as bitter greens and asparagus.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

This is one of the first SOMM-thing wine podcasts recorded, when they were finding their feet and figuring out what they were doing! So while the quality may be low, at least the content isn't dull! This is first time Christi encountered "Esther", while Alex was trying to introduce her to "esters" instead. So.. yeah. This is where all of THAT started! Join us as Christi & Alex explore what's in the glass, who or what an "Ester/Esther" is, and be a part of the first days of SOMM-Thing To Drink About!Substance Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Columbia Valley AVA, Washington, USA100% Cabernet Sauvignon 14.5% abv$18.99 average priceWinemaker Notes#52 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys of 2018Classic Cabernet Sauvignon. Currant, blackberry, cigar box with touches of chocolate, cedar and pencil lead. Full flavored & just so damn good.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Not all wine needs to be in a bottle, and not all wine needs to be expensive. What happens when we throw away preconceptions and just taste what's in the glass? French winemaker Jean Pierre Perrin established La Vieille Ferme over 50 years ago, when "he chose to produce an inexpensive, straightforward Rhône wine to sell by direct mail to French wine lovers. He used the same grape varieties in similar proportions to those planted at the family's Chateau de Beaucastel, in a similar vinification process."Made from grapes sourced in Côtes du Ventoux, this is a classic blend of Cinsault, Carignan, Syrah, and mostly Grenache. Plump, delicious, and easy drinking- this is a wine in a box that needs no apology! La Vieille Ferme Vin Rouge 2019Vin de France (Wine of France) Carignan. Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah13.5% abv $8.99  average price for 750ml bottle$19.99 average price for 3 liter bag-in-box ($4.99 per 750ml)Winemaker NotesPretty purple colour with shiny reflections. The nose reveals a seductive bouquet of red fruit and spices. Full of delicacy, the palate is full of freshness and well balanced, with aromas of cherries and very soft tannins, giving this wine great drinkability.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Bubbles are wasted when saved for a special occasion- but sometimes the price can make drinking champagne feel like it's too expensive to enjoy on just any night! Wouldn't it be nice if there was a bottle just like champagne, but a third the price so you didn't have to feel guilty for popping the cork?Well, surprise surprise surprise!! Christi & Alex have just the thing! It's a sparkling wine made in all the same ways as a true champagne, but it comes in at a surprisingly affordable price!What is this miracle in a glass, you ask? Well, if you give us just thirty minutes, you will have your answer!! So...Grab a glass, pop in the earbuds & join Christi & Alex as they Drink Something Amazing!Langlois-Chateau Cremant de Loire Brut NVAOC Loire, FranceChenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc12.5% abc$22.99Winemaker NotesLanglois-Chateau first established its reputation with its rich and elegant sparkling wines. Owned today by renowned Champagne house Bollinger, their Crémant de Loire is an affordable alternative to French Champagne. Made in the "méthod Champenoise" tradition and according to strict rules governing harvesting and production similar to Champagne, this fresh wine with fine bubbles will leave a lasting impression.Pale yellow color, with a complex nose of quince, peach, and grapefruit. A fresh, delicate taste with an elegant roundness. It pairs perfectly as an aperitif with hors-d'oeuvres and smoked salmon.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Wine by itself is amazing, but a wine that brings food to life? That is something special! It's rich, red, & Italian! Tuscany has produced some of the world's most amazing wines, but are they still doing anything new, or has everything already been done? This wine hails from a family winery, using centuries old techniques adapted with modern sensibilities, and the wines they produce are typically priced in the hundreds of dollars-- so what is this $20 marvel that is the focus today? Grab a glass, pop in the earbuds, & join Christi & Alex as they Drink Something Amazing!IrRosso di Casanova di Neri 2016IGT Tuscany, Italy90% Sangiovese, 10% Bordeaux Varietals14% abv $19.99Winemaker NotesThe most recent creation from Casanova di Neri is their "IrRosso di Casanova di Neri" Toscana IGT. The name, "Irrosso" translates to "our red wine" in Florentine dialect and refers to a good value, easy-drinking red to share with friends and family. The wine is primarily made up of Sangiovese (90%) from younger Brunello vineyards and blended with a small amount of Bordeaux varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, from vineyards in the southern part of Montalcino. "Irrosso" is the most approachable of Neri wines, at an early stage of development but can still age well.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

It's a Holiday Wine & it is a classic! This wine is one a millions made each year - it drinks like high quality champagne, it's made through the same exact process, and yet it costs less than $15 a bottle! How can a wine this amazing be produced for a fraction of the cost? Grab a glass, pop in the earbuds, and join Christi & Alex as they Drink Something Amazing!Los Dos Brut Cava NVD.O. Cava, Penedes, Spain Xarello, Macabeo, Paralleda 11.5% abv $11.99Winemaker NotesA classic blend of Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. Straw yellow in color with green highlights. Fresh and expressive primary aromas such as green apple and pear along with dried nuts and fresh baked bread notes. Fruity flavors combined withthose from the ageing on lees. Fresh with medium structure.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Grown on the side of a volcano, on an island in the heart of the Mediterranean, this wine shows the finesse of elevation, the unique minerality of volcanic soil, and the heart of a culture that has roots extending back hundreds of years. The wine this week is red, deep, rich and as full of history as it is of flavor! Grown by a family who have been raising grapes in the same soil for close to three centuries, this unique varietal is grown almost no where else in the world. The wine is as unique as it is expressive, and a fantastic introduction to a wine growing region that is only going to become more and more important in the next few years as the world discovers what has been in front of them all along!Join Christi & Alex this week as they Drink Something Amazing! Tasca D'Almerita Lamùri 2016Sicilia DOC, Sicily, Italy100% Nero D'Avola13.5% abv$18.99 average priceWinemaker NotesMade for a selection of Nero d’Avola grapes cultivated on the high hills. It expresses the primary aromas, without excess from the ripening process, it’s distinguished by the variety from the warmest parts of Sicily. Different age barriques provide soft and elegant tannins, with subtle hints of wood. Its name comes from the Sicilian word for love, “L’Amore”, the same love that Tasca d’Almerita put into its work.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Christi & Alex visit a wine that is perfect for the Holiday season. Bursting with berries, touched with earth, hinting at brown baking spices- this is a wine that pairs well with food, drinks well alone, and won't break your wallet! What do they have in their glass today? Come pop in your earbuds, pour a glass, and let's Drink Something Amazing!Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir 2016Willamette Valley AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA100% Pinot Noir13.5% abv$30.00 average priceWinemaker NotesBlackberry and candied orange scents intertwine with notes of cinnamon and dark chocolate. A vibrant, juicy core of ripe dark cherry and Italian plum shows great freshness of fruit, leading into a long spicy finish of nutmeg, earth and black pepper.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Christi & Alex return to their home state with a wine that sings of warmth, good winter cheer, balance & depth. Grown from several different key vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley, these are grapes that have been shaped by the heat and elevation of some of Washington's finest vineyards. These individual plots are brought together to create an expression of Cabernet Franc that is truly Washington, and showcases what Walla Walla Winemakers can do. Tamarack Cellars Cabernet Franc 2017Columbia Valley AVA, Washington USA100% Cabernet Franc14.1% abv$30.00 average priceWinemaker NotesCrushed gently and dropped into 1.5 ton bins, cold soaked for 24 to 72 hours, then inoculated with a variety of yeasts, hand-punched and pressed directly to barrel where the wine finishes both primary and secondary fermentations. The individual lots of wine that comprise the Cabernet Franc are kept separate for at least one year before they are blended.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

What happens when fresh grapes are picked, but not processed? If you are in Rome, the answer might be that these grapes are being laid to rest in wooden crates in their own little home, with gentle, cool breezes sweeping off the hills to slowly, carefully and patiently reduce the water level in them. Once these grapes have lost 30% of their water, they are then pressed & fermented, where their higher concentration of sugar & solids create a more intensely flavored wine- a wine that expresses the passion & fire of the town where Romeo wooed, wed, courted & died with his love Juliet! (All in the span of three days, but who's counting, right??)Familia Pasqua uses ancient techniques brought to modern days in creating a wine worthy of Shakespeare's passionate romance, and yet inexpensive enough to be part of your own wooing! So go grab a bottle of this fun, unique wine & Drink Something Amazing!Familia Pasqua Passimento Rosso 2016Vento IGT, Verona, Italy14% abv$18.99 average priceWinemaker NotesA blend of Corvina and Croatina grapes with a percentage of Merlot, which the drying period renders velvetier still. Vinification takes place separately in steel tanks; the blend being created only after this. Passione Sentimento is aged in oak tonneau barrels for 3 months.Beautiful deep ruby red in color, an intense and lingering nose, with striking notes of red fruits and spicy overtones. Balanced, rounded, plush and caressing on the palate, with velvety tannins.Great with red meat and game or with aged cheese.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

The mist shrouded hills of northern Italy have given birth to some of the world's most incredible food wines & this wine is part of that proud tradition. What makes this wine exceptional is also how well it drinks by itself!These grapes are grown in a place where the Alps reach down into the Mediterranean, unfolding from snowcapped, razor sharp peaks into rolling hillsides covered in vineyards & fields, reaching through narrow valleys to touch the blue waters of the Ligurian Sea. Piedmont, literally translated as "foot of the mountain", is a land of rolling hilltops & shaded valleys set against the crisp backdrop of the Alps. Vineyards cling to the hillsides today, as they have for thousands of years, and each autumn they are bathed in the fog from which these grapes, and this wine, gets it's name, the "nebbia". So pop in the earbuds, pull open a bottle, and let's Drink Something Amazing!Vietti 'Perbacco' Nebbiolo della Langhe 2017Langhe DOC, Piedmonte, Italy100% Nebbiolo 14% abv$29.99 average priceWinemaker NotesOffers up generous fruit along with menthol, spices and hard candy, showing notable intensity while retaining an essentially mid-weight style. Strong, intense and powerful when young, complex and elegant with aging.Pair with a hearty stew, wild game, roasted red meats, and sharp, aged cheeses.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Christi & Alex are back with a glass full of delicious dark wine from the heights of Andalusia. Join them as they walk through the wine, exploring the sense filling panorama that can only come from the high plains of Campo de Borja, Spain.So pop in the ear buds, pop a bottle and put up your feet! It's time to Drink Something Amazing!2016 Alto Moncayo VeratonCampo de Borja DO, Spain100% Garnacha15.5% ABVSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Christi & I sat down to record this on the evening when I first read this article. This is my/our response to the New York Times article published on 10.29.2020 revealing the abusive of privilege and authority by multiple Master Sommeliers in the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas. It is not edited for clarity, but rather a raw response to the impact I felt immediately after reading the article by Ms. Julia Moskin. (read the article here)I have proudly associated myself with the Court ever since I achieved my pin in 2015. I do not regret my education, but I am ashamed to associate myself with an organization that has done so much damage to women, people of color, and those who have given them their trust & money. My facts from this article are not 100% accurate, but my response is purely my own. If you have feedback or an opposing opinion, I would love to hear it. Please. www.sommthingtodrinkabout.com@SommthingA on Instagram & TwitterSpokaneSomm@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

This is a fun one! A delicious wine, and a great back story- Join Christi & Alex for another fun glass of wine, a great story and a little education!

Christi & Alex grab a glass of Deep Purple & let the games begin! Mendoza Argentina has been growing wines since the 1540's, but it has only been in the past 20 years that all of their hard work has finally come to be recognized by the international wine community.Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Torrontes, Bonardo... so many different grapes, so many different wines, and such an amazing array of places to grow & make them! Grab a glass & let the wine exploring begin!

Some wines aren't meant to be drunk alone, either without food or without friends. No wine exemplifies this more than the wines of Italy, where great food and great wine are part of a rich tapestry extending back thousands of years. Having given that much away, there will be no more hints! Grab a glass & join Christi & Alex as they work through this week's mystery glass! After all, no wine journey is complete unless it is shared with friends! Saluté!

A whole new continent! A whole new wine! It's amazing that wine grapes can be grown on six of the seven continents in this world and do pretty well in all of them! (Antartica is giving the wine makers some problems, so maybe global warming isn't all bad!)Join Christi & Alex as they open a brand new continent when the open this brand new bottle! What can it be? No matter what the wine is, it will be entertaining, educational and a lot of fun! So raise a glass & press play!

Ever been to Sicily? Let me paint you a picture of an island surrounded by the blue water of the Mediterranean, the soaring majesty of Mt. Etna dominating the east, volcanic soils under foot, and the history of humanity written on every overturned pebble. People have been living, loving, fighting and dying on these shores for thousands of years. And for almost every one of those years, grapes have been giving their precious all to make wine.So why have we heard so little about the wines of this fabulous corner of Italy? Join Christi & Alex as they lift a glass and taste their way into a little known corner of paradise!Firriato 'Soria' Frappato 2016 Sicilia, Italy

We're taking requests! Someone asked for an episode on a wine that they love, so Christi & Alex broke out the wine glasses and are doing a Three Bottle Special! Have a wine you love? Send us a Facebook message or follow us on Instagram!This week it's all about the Ports! Is every Port the same? Do they all taste like cough syrup and candied mouthwash or is there some reason this wine region has been thriving for over two hundred years?Tune in to this weeks episode and learn what Tawny, Ruby, Colheita & Quinta all mean!

Christi & Alex have something new in their glass and while it IS from Portugal, it is NOT what you would expect! From ancient Roman settlements to a seventh generation family business, what is the connection to Portugal? What does any of this have to do with wine?Grab a glass of something fun, put in the ear buds and let's get to making Wine Fun !Jose Maria da Fonseca Ripanco Private Selection 2013, Alentejano, Portugal

This is a first for us! South of France & North of Africa, there is a little known country making amazing wines! (Well, okay... not really "little known" but people don't generally name it in the first three wine growing areas they think of, so close enough!)It's savory, dark and sensational! It's a revelation in the glass! It's SOMM-Thing to Drink About with Christi the Yoga Mom & Alex the Somm! What have they got in their glass this week?!Finca Ventura Monastrell Old Vines 2014 Jumilla, Spain

Christi & Alex sally into brand new territory! After a wander through the East and South of France, they find themselves over at the Atlantic! What have they discovered with their glasses this time? The heart of wine inheritance around the world centers in this little river estuary, huddled in South West France. Founded by the Phoenicians, broadened by the Romans, developed by the Dutch, funded by the British and throughout it all, so absolutely French! Grab a glass and listen in!

Christi & Alex fill their glasses and hit the microphones once again! This time it's something golden, delicious and bubbly! Is it Champagne? Nope! Guess again! Listen in as they work through the glass, using the Five S's to suss out the wine!See ItSniff itSip ItSavor ItSwallow (or Spit)And then you put the peices together!Bisol "Crede" Prosecco Superiore, Valdobiadenne, Italy

Christi & Alex visit a wine from Northern Italy! Delicious, rich and made in a unique process, the wine in their glasses comes from around the world to share it's secrets. Listen in as Christi & Alex try to unlock it's mysteries- adding to the challenge is that Christi got a jump start on sampling the wine, so Alex has to play catch up and get her back on track! It's fun, informative and almost educational! It's SOMM-Thing To Drink About!Bertani 2014 Valpolicella Ripasso, Italy

Rose has a long and noble history- longer than most of us think! Before Champagne was Champagne, the wine was still and pink! The most common Roman wines were pink, and so were the wines of the Ancient Greeks! Red, White- these are relatively recent- so if someone gives you grief, don't take it! DRINK PINK & DRINK WITH PRIDE!Christi & Alex pull out a bottle from Provencal and give it the podcast treatment! It's Wine! It's Fun! It's Freeing! Grab a glass of something you love, put in the earbuds and tune in SOMM-Thing To Drink About's latest episode!

Every story has a beginning. Every couple has to meet somewhere! Join Christi & Alex as they taste through one of the first wines they ever shared and find what makes it special! A little wine, a little personal history, and what-the-heck, a scathing movie revue too! Pull a cork, (twist off a top!) pour a glass and tune in to SOMM-Thing To Drink About's latest effort!Hitching Post 2015 Highliner Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, CA

Christi & Alex grab a glass of something wonderfully odd! It's Delicious! It's Delightful! It's SOMM-Thing To Drink About making wine fun (and ripping off lyrics again!) Tune in to another week's episode where Christi & Alex work their way through a mystery wine, and share a few laughs, a few insights and have some fun!

Christi & Alex are back! This week they have taken their wine glasses to a whole new location- and they discover that sometimes it's not what you are smelling, but sometimes it is what you are NOT smelling! How do you know the difference between "Old World" and "New World" wines by just the nose? SO MANY QUESTIONS!! They may not get to all the answers, but they are fun to listen to as they try! Join them for another adventure in a bottle on SOMMthing To Drink About!E Guigal 2014 Gigondas, Rhone, France

Christi & Alex take their first steps into the past with a wine from the Old World! What does that mean, and how does Christi react to a wine radically out of step with everything she has tried so far? Come listen for the Good, the Bad, and the What-Have-You-Done-This-Week-Alex that is our podcast! It's Delicious! Albert Bichot 2016 Bourgogne Vielles Vignes de Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France