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Jasmine and Bryan have a Red Blend from the Wagner Family paired with delicious Chipotle style hamburgers. We also talk shortly about a new movie being released in August in the U.S. which delves into the world of champagne and our current June heat wave hitting Oregon and Canada. Hope you enjoy. Wine, from on the Vine, to the Road, Tasted...

This episode Jasmine and Bryan briefly discuss a single estate Zinfandel by Rombauer and the food we paired it with. We go over the history of the Rombauer legacy, some the areas that they acquired, tasting notes on the wine and the home made pizza we paired it with. Hope you enjoy. Wine, from on the Vine, to the Road, Tasted...   Watch our short video on the pairing of this wine at YouTube https://youtu.be/BALCXUy1BeQ

Jasmine and Bryan try a wine from Terenife, an island situated in the Canary Islands. We briefly discuss plants and trees from the area, naval trade winds, growing grape vines in pits, the history of wines in the Canary Islands and a little bit of trivia. Wine from on the Vine, to the Road, Tasted... The beginning is loud, sorry folks.

Learn how an Argentine immigrant went from learning the basics of making wine in his Great Uncles basement to owning a vineyard, why we stayed behind a truck for so long during a trip, observatories and a little bit of history on Temecula. Wine, From on the Vine, to the Road, Tasted...

In this episode we visit the world of spirits, as we talk about our favorite low price Vodkas (Idol and Ocean), Rums (Brum and Pink Pigeon), Armagnac (Jollite VSOP 5 years), Brandy (Symbol XO), Scotch (Shieldaig 12 Year) and Cognac (ABK6 VSOP). Hope you enjoy as much as we enjoyed sharing it. Wine, From on the Vine, to the Road, Tasted.

Elisabetta Foradori is the focus in this episode as we venture into the ancient Teroldego vines, massal selection instead of cloning and polyculture farming.  Wine from on the Vine to the Road, Tasted.

In this additional episode, we turn our eyes to the state of Washington and try a Syrah blend from the Columbia Valley that collaborated with some well knowns from the Rhone wine region. Join us as we pair this wine with a Mexican dish and deem this Tasted. Wine from on the Vine, to the Road.....

Jasmine and Bryan pair a delicious red blend from the Sierra Foothills and Sonoma Valley with some homemade pizza. We cover the aroma, palate and finish of this highly rated gem along with what we found interesting about the Sierra Foothills. We hope you enjoy, Wine, from on the Vine, to the Road, Tasted.

Around 1940 a winemaker accidently forgets a barrel of wine, creates a new winemaking process and a whole new variety of wine! Earning its DOCG status in 2009 and made in the same province as the Shakespearean novel Romeo and Juliet is set in, just a few of the topics Jasmine and Bryan talk about in this episode. Wine from on the Vine, to the Road, Tasted... 

Jasmine and Bryan revisit Paso Robles as we talk about this 100% organic vineyard. Please listen as we venture into this very affordable sustainably farmed blend. Wine, from on the vine, to the road, Tasted.

Episode 19. We figuratively move to the coast of California and cover the 2014 Belle Glos and briefly talk about the discovery of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA and its location. How is Bordeaux battling climate change? Who picks out our wine to pair with the meals? Who is spoiled rotten with wine?  Wine from on the Vine, to the Road, Tasted.. 

This week is about a 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon by Joe Wagner. We talk briefly of the Wagner family, native California grapes, Napa Valley and Torial wine. We hope you enjoy this episode to start off 2021. Wine, from on the Vine, to the Road, Tasted.

Cava is the subject for this podcast. We talk about about Spanish Champagne, why we can not call it Spanish Champagne anymore, stages of Traditional and Ancestral Methods, Wineforces, pretty wine labels and Terence Stamp. Wine, from on the Vine, to the Road... Tasted.

This was a Syrah 2015 from Walla Walla Washington. It delivered remarkable taste of bramble berry and a tartness of cranberries with a touch of maple syrup in the mid palate. The acidity was bright and alive awakening the herbaceous notes of thyme and sage with a touch of rose petals on the finish. The density of the wine was medium bodied.  This wine is in honor of James Otis Kenyon who was a struggling dentist with his practice in Milton Freewater, Oregon. A competitor moved into his town causing him to burn down his competitors practice. No one knew what happened to James. His family ended up moving to Walla Walla Washington. James eldest son, Robert Otis Kenyon, began the family's legend in Walla Walla. His other son, Stephen Otis began winemaking and viticultural practices. He became dedicated to sustainable and bio-diverse farming in the art of wine. His style of wine is Bordeaux and Rhone varietals.   This was a fantastic and noteworthy wine. It is a highly rated wine with memorable taste! We hope you enjoy this one on the Walla Walla AVA.  This is Jasmine and Bryan. Wine...from on the vine...to the road tasted! Cheers!

Alsacian wine... French, Swiss, German...humm. Alsacian appellation is quite unique in the influence its had since its beginnings of wine making. From a variety of mostly white grape varietals to the very much prized pinot noir grape varietal brings you some of the most stunning and impressive wines! Exception pinot noir is one of Alsace secret weapons...Wow what a wine! These grapes grow on the hillside of the Vosges mountain range. Pinot Noir makes 9.9% of wine production in Alsace. Serve this silky red at a temperature of 57.2 degrees F to 60.8 F or 14 degrees to 16 degrees Celsius. Exception Pinot Noir is satiny and silky , on the palate, delivering a beautiful finish that calls for a dance with a beautiful meal! Or you can take your chances with Bryan in the Swiss side of the Alsace...dancing in his Lederhosen!  Pair this wine with the finest red meat, such as rib of beef, sirloin, or duck breast. It will also pair well with beef bourguignon, stew and matured cheeses. This wine was around $30.00. A great price point for elegance and a seamless style of wine. Enjoy! Wine...from on the vine...to the road tasted. 

Jasmine and Bryan taste a Chardonnay from one of the founding Mexican-American wineries in California, Ceja. We talk about the Brasero Work Program from 1942-1964, DDT, resveratrol and of course this wonderful chardonnay. 

Jasmine and Bryan stick around the Sonoma Valley for one more week, but this time on the coast and a Chardonnay. We paired this weeks wine with salmon, wild rice and of course a salad. We very briefly cover the history of the Sonoma Coast from Russian Traders, loggers and farmers as the valley goes through a rollercoaster of transitions. We talk about livestock replenishing soil necessities and the weather changes in the Coachella Valley. Most of all we talk about this fabulous wine. The 2016 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is a fine balance of richness and acidity delicately toying with the finish in the back of your mouth. Hints of crisp apple, hazelnut and helping the salmon with the taste of lemon or lemon rind. The AMICI does contain a light mineral finish, cleaning your taste buds and palate getting it ready for the next bite or sip.  Wine, From on the Vine, to the Road, Tasted

From Sonoma County comes this peppery jem of a wine, The Burning Man Petite Sirah from the Dry Creek Valley AVA. Jasmine and Bryan talk about the current temps in the Coachella Valley, Shark Week, Bourbon docs, Hybridizing and of course our favorite Petite Sirah. Wine, From on the Vine, to the Road, Tasted.

We figuratively transport ourselves to Italy, Argentina and France as Jasmine and Bryan are invited to a patio get together involving a total of 4 people, 2 side dishes, 1 main course and 4 wines. They made the food and we brought the wine. We briefly talk about one of Jasmines favorite vintners, Albino Armani, bird nests from Trader Joes, Barsac and coffee.

Jasmine and Bryan enjoy two different Montalcino Sangiovese wines. One from the Casalino Vineyards and another from Torre delle Grazie.  We talk about what we paired the wines with and the area of Montalcino. We also stray from Italy for a short time and talk about the methods that Champagne is using and planning on using to keep a few of their mildews under control, especially with the high standards that Champagne expects from their growers. Hope you enjoy. Wine, From on the Vine, To the Road, Tasted.

Jasmine and Bryan enjoy a bottle from the village of Boekenhoutskloof, South Africa known as the Chocolate Block. We hope you find the podcast informative as we record for our first time outside, under the stars. 

Jasmine and Bryan talk about Booker Wines, Harvey and Harriet Cab dominant rare red blend. Listen in as we talk about Eric Jensen, his property, why it is called Booker Wines and what we paired this fabulous wine with. We hope you enjoy the discussion and hopefully the wine.  From on the Vine, To the Road, Tasted.

A companion episode to the Samuel Roberts Vintners Reserve Rose as Jasmine and Bryan delve into the Willamette Valley and a brief history of Rose. We hope you enjoy.

Jasmine and Bryan enjoy a 2017 Red Blend with the inspiration from New Zealand and the flavor of Monterey and Paso Robles. We welcome you to the McBride Sisters Collection Wines. An inspiring story of two sisters who knew nothing of each other until the road of wine brought them together in 1999. They grew up on two separate continents and two distinctive terroirs that would invoke their passion for the vineyards, in which, they each grew up . Together they bring you old world  grace and an new  world panache. Well, done McBride sisters! This is what passion in the wine industry is all about . And what an amazing most memorable story! For all those who express warmth from New Zealand, this is for Andrea McBride " Kiaora." 

(We apologize for the poor sound quality the first couple minutes) Join us as we talk about the Vintners Reserve 2019 Rose by Samuel Robert Winery and as we delve a little into the Willamette Valley and the 45th Parallel. Hope you enjoy, as we deem this Amity, Oregon jewel... Tasted 

Jasmine and Bryan talk briefly about the history, soil, weather and why this area grows some of the best Merlot grapes on their side of Gironde Estuary (Its France's Mississippi). 

Jasmine and Bryan try Vouvray, on our first live broadcast. No pairing for this aperitif, cleanse your palate with this Chenin Blanc before your meal. 

Jasmine and Bryan share their experience of indulging in a Saint Emilion Grand Cru, with a ribeye steak and select spices that will be explained in the podcast. Let the talking ensue as we deem this .. Tasted.

Jasmine and Bryan share their experience at a quaint little haunt up in the mountains above Palm Springs with a bottle of 2016 Pierre de Montignac Medoc. Just after the start of when restaurants were beginning to open from the COVID pandemic. Taking precaution and social distancing while enjoying a meal outside of the home. We hope you find our first episode fun and informative. Wine. From on the vine..To the road...Tasted.