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This week: 100 years ago the founders of Black Stallion Estate Winery, located on the Silverado Trail in Napa Valley, began their winemaking journey - winemaker Shawn Brynildson shares the story and the wines; Will Hardman's family began farming on the Naramata Bench a century ago, adding vines to their land in the 90s; in our next Valley First Credit Union Spotlight, Will talks about winemaking for his family's Deep Roots Winery, his connection with the Naramata community and the rising popularity of Gamay; Mirco Billorsi, the Export Director for Montalcino's Altesino, speaks of the historic brand, known for making the first single vineyard Brunello; Jamie Moore, Assistant General Manager at Penticton Lakeside Resort lists the many reasons to book your trip to Penticton this fall, which includes the chance of spotting Canucks on the street and celebrating beer all around town. Join us to hear more.
Happy Easter Everyone! We've got a great show to listen to whether you're preparing Easter meals or driving to your long weekend destinations. We begin with Mark Beringer, GM & Director of Winemaking for Phantom Creek Estates on the Black Sage Bench, just south of Oliver; Mirco Biliorsi, the Export Director for Altesino has lots to say about the Montalcino stand-out; Kerri Wyse-McNolty reflects on Burrowing Owl Estate Winery winning the Canadian wine industry's Award of Distinction; and Jamaal Christian, Restaurant Manager for The Hooded Merganser in Penticton tells us what you can enjoy at the restaurant this spring and summer.
A ‘vertical’ is a fairly rare thing in the world of wine. To get 3 years of the same producers wine takes both time and patience. Luckily for the wine warriors, Jason has been planning for this day ever since he and Anne first visited Altesino in 2012. Wines Reviewed on the show: 2012, 2013, 2014 Rosso di Altesino Visit www.trywinc.com/winewars for free shipping and $20 off of your first order from WINC. Use the promo code WineWars at checkout. Visit www.audibletrial.com/winewars for a free audiobook and 30-day free trial of Audible. Shop on amazon and help support the show. Visit us on all the social medias! Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - Vivino
In Italian Wine Podcast, wine writer Monty Waldin explores family histories, wine-making traditions, and personal stories of renowned producers of Italian wine. In the first episode, Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini — owner of the Altesino, Borgo Scopeto, Caparzo, Doga della Clavole wineries — tells Monty about her commitment to sustainability and energy-efficient production, and of her love for tortellini. Host: Monty Waldin
Montalcino is the Disneyland of the Italian wine world. A place where rolling hills and lush sunshine produce the often coveted Brunello di Montalcino. A wine made up of Tuscany's famous Sangiovese grape. There is no other wine Jason would rather splurge on for his birthday than a Brunello. We walk through Italy's different D.O.C. laws, from the introduction of Super Tuscan's in the 1970's to Montalcino being the first D.O.C.G. in the 1980's and sample wines from each designation. Wines Reviewed: Altesino - 2011 - Rosso di Altesino La Palazzetta - 2012 - Rosso di Montalcino Caparzo - 2008 - Brunello di Montalcino The Wine Word Dejour, 'Clone' explains the many variations of Sangiovese and why a Chianti can be so different from a Brunello. In Wine News, Anne alerts us to a Prosecco shortage and tries her best not to freak out about it. This week it is Scott's turn to apologize to his mother, but not about his language. Visit us on all the social medias! Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - Vine - Vivino
Ancora un Brunello di Montalcino a conquistare i Cinque Diamanti di DiWineTaste e il titolo di migliore vino del mese. Il cru Montosoli, oltre ad essere uno dei più celebri rappresentanti di Brunello di Montalcino, è anche il primo cru prodotto in questo territorio nel 1975. Un vino che ha segnato la storia di Montalcino e che ancora oggi - anno dopo anno - conferma la sua eccellenza.
Yet another Brunello di Montalcino conquers DiWineTaste Five Diamonds and the title of the best wine of the month. Montosoli cru, besides being one of the most famouse representatives of Brunello di Montalcino, is also the very first cru ever made in this territory in 1975. A wine which marked the history of Montalcino and still today - year after year - confirms its excellence.