Podcasts about cab sauv

Join wine educator David Reuss, Adv. Somm as he interviews winemaker Ben Salazar on all things Bootleg Paso Robles.

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Join Master Sommelier Michael Jordan as he interviews winemaker Kristy Melton on 2024 harvest.

The Cabernet Sauvignon refresh was episode 535, so I thought that on the heels of that it was time to do a refresh Cab Sauv's parents. This week is the Cabernet Franc refresh and next week will be Sauvignon Blanc, so you can have the full picture of the parents and the offspring.  Cabernet Franc is an underrated grape and things seem to be changing rapidly with it these days. In the past, it has often been used purely as a blending grape, except in the Loire Valley, but today it's taking center stage. Producers and wine drinkers have realized that if the best wines of Château Cheval Blanc on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, have a higher proportion of Cabernet Franc, maybe there is something to this grape that should be explored.    Although Cab Franc still doesn't have widespread popular acclaim, it is extremely important in the wine world. Today –it  grows everywhere from France, Italy, the United States, Chile, Argentina, Canada, Hungary, Washington State, Croatia, Israel, South Africa, Turkey, Slovenia, Uruguay, and more. Plantings are growing and I see a bigger future for this grape.    In this show I cover: The origins and DNA of the grape Cab Franc in the vineyard Aromas and flavors Regions: France: Loire, Bordeaux, Southwest France Italy: Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Bolgheri Hungary: Villány Canada United States: Finger Lakes, Long Island, Virginia, and a little bit on Napa, Sonoma, and Washington South America: Argentina, Chile I cover food pairings and serving temperatures too.     Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   Check out my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access.  They have an amazing selection -- once you get hooked on their wines, they will be your go-to! Make sure you join the Wine Access-Wine For Normal People wine club for wines I select delivered to you four times a year!    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth or get a class gift certificate for the wine lover in your life go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes      

This week's wine is a Cab Sauv from THE Francis Ford Coppola (yea, the film director). And this week's episode is Season 1 Episode 5, “Killer Bee”: Cory enters a geography quiz show competition because the winner gets to be a bat boy at the World Series. Get France out of the Tuamotus!

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Cohiba Siglo V with Pahlmeyer Jayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. The guys discuss the newly-launched Habanos aged cigar program, they introduce a new podcast sponsor Fabrica 5, and Senator takes retrohale heat from a listener email. PLUS: Habanos S.A. Phases Out Añejados Program, Pahlmeyer Attempts to make a California Bordeaux and Gizmo's Odd Steak OrderJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxed discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspod

Rioja is the big dog of Spanish wines, but the question on everyone's lips is - how does the Costco Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva stack up to other Riojas? Amiright?!? Well, without giving it away, we're here to tell you that the Kirkland Signature Rioja is a worthy contender! But did it win in a knockout, or was it a draw? You'll have to listen to find out. Rioja is a big, bold, punch-you-in-the-face wine that is a good alternative for Cabernet Sauvignon lovers, and, in our humble opinion, it's a lot better, but don't tell anyone we told you that! We will be continuing on our journey of the wines of northern Spain for a few more weeks, so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out! Wines reviewed in this episode: 2019 Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva,  2017 Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva, 2019 Bodegas Lan Rioja CrianzaContact The Wine Pair Podcast - we'd love to hear from you!Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us: https://thewinepairpodcast.com/Follow and DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinepairpodcast/Send us an email: joe@thewinepairpodcast.com

Winemaker Chris Carpenter recently sat down with SOMM-TV for a fun conversation about our transition to organic farming in Napa Valley, describing the steps and farming practices we deployed to certify more than 480 acres of estate vineyards through CCOF, and why it matters for this world-renowned wine region. We appreciate SOMM-TV for allowing us to rebroadcast this interview on our own podcast.

The biddies revisit Super Tuscans! Learn about the big three – Sassichaia, Ornellaia, and Tignanello – as well as some more affordable options. Learn why they're cool and how to spot them in the store. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/69

The biddies maybe should have saved the best for last but due to typical organization dysfunction, we're talking about the king of grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon today! Tune in to learn about this grapes origins, the France versus California battles, where you can find Cab Sauv today, and how to pick one you'll like. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/153  

Warning! There may be an echo. The cohosts were playing around with audio today. Sorry in advance! This week Sarah and Scotty Mo try a 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Alki Wines in Washington State. As they sip, the cohosts discuss 'this week in wine' and the vibes around the vineyard. Grab a glass and join them along the Foul Vine, where everything wine and baseball is in fair territory. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foul-vine/message

Wes Hagen is a wine educator, a wine historian, a vineyard manager, a writer of AVA proposals, and a damn good winemaker. He is a Renaissance man in the world of wine, connected inextricably to Santa Barbara County, where his family brand Clos Pepe made some of the finest Pinot Noirs of the 1990s and 2000s. He is also a fan of Cabernet Franc. Below, he gives Wine Saves Lives! he answers the question: What Does Cabernet Franc Mean?The Cab Franc people are how Pinot Noir people used to be. Cab Franc is the, is the grape to me that's attracting the seekers. It's attracting the people that are searching for something outside the norm. And so, to me, it's weird — because when I'm in that room full of Cab Franc people, I kind of feel the same way that I feel now in a post Sideways world at World of Pinot Noir.These are my people. I feel like, like I mentioned, The Dead Show and one of my descriptions earlier… and I used to, follow the Grateful Dead quite a bit. And, um, when you're in the show, it feels like these, these are your people. And I feel like, I feel like Cab Franc people are my people.I feel like, uh, I feel like the same way about them, that they're the ones that are looking, they're just in front of the trend, but the trend is never going to happen the way that we imagine it's going to happen. It's not going to be a Cab Sauv. It's always going to be a little bit sort of edgy, and I think that's where Cab Franc would prefer to be. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit winesaveslives.substack.com/subscribe

Join Wine Educator Anna Coumes and Master Sommelier as they discuss all things Sonoma County.

Cheers to the end of 2023 and Season 2 of The Foul Vine Pod! Sarah and Scotty Mo drink 2019 Cabernet Sauvignons from Washington State. Scotty drinks the Jumble Sale cab sauv from Yakima Valley and Sarah drinks a cab sauv called Substance from the Columbia Valley. As the cohosts sip on their red wines, the reminisce about the 2023 baseball season - winter leagues and Major Leagues - and the podcast season. They discuss the vibes around the vineyard and some breaking news! As always, grab a glass and join them along the Foul Vine, where everything wine and baseball is in fair territory. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foul-vine/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foul-vine/message

Another week of baseball is in the books and another bottle of wine for the viners. This week Sarah and Scotty Mo try a popular red - 2019 Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon. While they sip, they interview very special guest, SVP of Baseball Operations for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bryan Stroh; recap week twenty-one of Major League ball; and discuss vibes around the vineyard. As always, grab a glass and join them along the Foul Vine, where everything wine and baseball is in fair territory. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foul-vine/message

Spring is in the air! This week Sarah and Scotty Mo try a 2019 cabernet sauvignon rosé from Dixie & Bass. They sip and chat with Bloomsburg University's Assistant Coach, Adam Sinkoe, discuss league news, and rejoice in the fact the pitchers and catchers have reported. Grab a glass and join them along the foul vine, where everything wine and baseball is in fair territory.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foul-vine/message

Trader Joe's Diamond Reserve Oakville Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2020- A $60 Cab Sauv Selling For $20?Well is that true?I don't know, what I do know is that this is an excellent $19.99 Oakville Napa Valley Cab Sauv.Everything else is speculation!Check out https://www.cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the PODCAST for all the info !!!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

This week Sarah and Scotty Mo try the 1000 Stories Prospectors' Proof  2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, interview former Major Leaguer Bobby Scales, discuss their free agency predictions and more! Grab a glass and join them along the foul vine, where everything wine and baseball is in fair territory.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foul-vine/message

It's true;  under eating is an issue!  You too will become a believer. How to avoid a weakened immune system, depression, blood sugar issues, and MORE just by EATING the amount you should be EVERY DAY.And sorry Christine, Cabernet Sauvignon can also be called Bouchet, Bouche, Petit-Bouchet, Petit-Cabernet, Petit-Vidure, Vidure, and Sauvignon Rouge. Damn wine people...More about Vasse Felix Winery: https://www.vassefelix.com.auMore about The Wine Bible and Karen MacNeil: https://winespeed.com/product/the-wine-bible/Set yourself up with Christine D"Angelo as a COACH on the 1st Phorm App!  https://www.1stphorm.app/StineDFind Christine D'Angelo:Instagram: @christine_dangelo_ Facebook: @Christine Casiero D'AngeloFind Susan Pajak:Instagram: @winegirlgonewildFacebook: @Susan PajakPersonal Blog: winegirlgonewild.comTicTok: @pjscottageFollow Workouts and Wine on INSTAGRAM @workoutsandwinepodcastAsk us all the questions, or drop us a note!  We would love to hear from you:workoutsandwinepodcast@gmail.com

Andrew & Lindsey are drinking a Cab Franc vs Cab Sauv from Rough & Ready Wine Production and chatting about…- The Double Asteroid Redirection Test- Colonizing the moon- New images of Neptune - Mark Mester getting fired from KTLA- Trump “declassifying everything” while also being setup by the FBI- Things people have a hard time believing - Midnights // Taylor Swift- The Kardashians Be sure to check out this week's sponsors!Get $80 in free groceries at THRIVEMARKET.COM/WINETHIRTY Check out the ultimate super blend and get 10% off at KACHAVA.COM/WINESupport the show

Hwy 5 Cabernet Sauvignon 2020-Aldi $5 Cab Sauv...Any Good?Are five bucks too cheap for a California Red wine?Check out www.cheapwinefinder.com and listen to the PODCAST to find out!!!

Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon 2019-90 Point $10 CAB SAUVBogle is the main winery in the Clarksburg AVA.They were named Winery of the Year in 2020 by Wine Enthusiast magazine.90% of Clarksburg grapes are shipped to wineries in other AVAs.Bogle Vineyards is changing all of that.Read www.cheapwinefinder.com and listen to the PODCAST for all the details!!!

Velvet Moon Cabernet Sauvignon 2020-TJ's Really Good Really Cheap Cab SauvVelvet Moon Cabernet Sauvignon from Trader Joe's for $5.99.Does it look like a $5.99 wine? No.Does it smell like a $5.99 wine? No.Does it taste like a $5.99 wine? No.Check out www.cheapwinefinder.com and listen to the PODCAST for all the details!!!

When you think of rounding up your girlfriends for a trip to a local winery, heading to the Pontiac isn't always at the top of the list - but it should be! Little Red Wagon Winery is a hidden gem situated in Shawville, QC featuring a beautiful vineyard, an on-site restaurant, seasonal fresh-cut flowers and artistic pieces for sale. This venue also features local musicians, with live events on weekends and they are also the venue where Ottawa Valley Women in Business Events' Boss Babe Wine Tour is being held! Jennifer shares the ins and outs to being a winemaker and how it takes a lot of work owning and operating a winery and vineyard, along with her husband Scott, and their four children - and how involved they are with this family owned business, along with what the difference is between a Cab Sauv and Merlot. ---------------------- Quand vous pensez à rassembler vos copines pour un voyage dans un vignoble local, se diriger vers le Pontiac n'est pas toujours en tête de liste - mais ça devrait l'être ! Little Red Wagon Winery est un joyau caché situé à Shawville, au Québec, avec un magnifique vignoble, un restaurant sur place, des fleurs fraîchement coupées de saison et des pièces artistiques à vendre. Ce lieu présente également des musiciens locaux, avec des événements en direct les fins de semaine et c'est également le lieu où se tient la tournée des vins Boss Babe d'Ottawa Valley Women in Business Events! Jennifer partage les tenants et les aboutissants d'être viticultrice et comment il faut beaucoup de travail pour posséder et exploiter une cave et un vignoble, avec son mari Scott et leurs quatre enfants - et à quel point ils sont impliqués dans cette entreprise familiale, avec quelle est la différence entre un Cab Sauv et un Merlot. This week's podcast episode has been sponsored by: Parachute Ottawa: get 10% off your first skydive experience with code bossbabesskydive at https://www.parachuteottawa.ca MRC Pontiac: The rolling hills, lakes and rivers and enjoyable stops make Pontiac easy on everyone. Learn more about the different communities within the Pontiac and start exploring at https://www.mrcpontiac.qc.ca/en/# SADC Pontiac: SADC Pontiac are your rural entrepreneurship experts mwith various specialties that can help your business succeed. Have questions about your business? Visit https://www.sadcpontiac.ca Ottawa Valley Women in Business Events: Use code BOSSBABE15 for 15% off your tickets to attend our Boss Babes Wine Tour event at the Little Red Wagon Winery on June 25. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/boss-babes-wine-tour-tickets-338565377157

Trader Joe's Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Lot 225-Are TJ's Reserve Wines The Best Values In Wine ?This is a $9.99 Cabernet Sauvignon from the same growing region as Ridge, Simi, Coppola, and Ferrari-Carano.It is a tasty, enjoyable, reasonably complex, and balanced Cab Sauv, all for a penny less than ten bucks.For all the info check out www.cheapwinefinder.com and listen to the PODCAST!!!

Certified sommelier Whitney Grant joins Robert Tas to demystify the wine list of NYC Prime Rib, a supper club in West Village where the lights are low and the drinks strong. Whitney navigates the wine list to find the perfect Cab Sauv to pair with prime rib in addition to finding the other delicious vintages and varietals on the list. Wines reviewed include: Victorine de Chastenay 2013 Bergström, Silice, from the Willamette Valley in Oregon 2000 Chateau Margaux For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com

Dancing Flame Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2019-$6.99 From Aldi2022 has us back on the cheap wine beat.This is a seven-buck Cab Sauv from Chile.I got used to the fancy but cheap Cabernet Sauvignon  I drank in December 2021, so I was not entirely taken by this Cab.But it is a pretty reasonable $7 Red wine.I got a little jaded by going upscale last month.Check out www.cheapwinefinder.com and listen to the podcast for all the details

Trader Joe's Reserve Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2019-$25 for $9.99?My cousin's next-door neighbor's uncle has a friend who read on the internet that this is a restaurant wine of note that because of Covid in 2020 and 2021 didn't sell and, with a new vintage coming, had to be sold off.And Trader Joe's stepped in and bought and bought the whole vintage.Does it taste more expensive than a $9.99 Cab Sauv?Yes, it does.Check out the review on www.cheapwinefinder.com and listen to the podcast for all the details!!

Welcome back to Wine Club! Join us for another "mini bar" episode - this time about the historic French winemaking region of Bordeaux. These episodes are quick overviews of different wine making regions.  Chances are you have heard of Bordeaux with its world- renowned Cab Sauv and Merlot blends. Tune in to learn more about this iconic region.  

Substance Cs Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 - A 93 pt Value-Priced CabThis is a wine from House of Smith wines, you may know them by Charles Smith wines, you know, Kung Fu Girl Reisling, Boom Boom Syrah, a whole line of value-priced wines that rocked.He sold those wines and started House of Smith and still is bringing outstanding value.This is a Cabernet Sauvignon that I found for $12.99 and received 93 points from THE leading wine critic.This is a seriously good Cab Sauv not just a good inexpensive Cabe Sauv.Check out www.cheapwinefinder.com for all the details

The Weed Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is sourced from vineyards in the Central Coast AVA of California. The Weed Cellars website only mentions Paso Robles as the contributing region, but the label says Central Coast (Paso Robles AVA is inside the Central Coast AVA. I would imagine most of the grapes came from Paso, but not enough of a percentage to show it on the label.Weed Cellars is a new wine, beer, and spirits company, and no, there is no cannabis or hemp in any of their products. They have a full and interesting line of wines. A $99 Stag's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, a Chenin Blanc/ Viognier blend, and a Prosecco. They also offer Vodka, Texas Whiskey, and beer brewed in San Antonio.The wine, except for the Stag's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, all list for $14.99. I found the Weed Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 on-sale for $12.99. I have seen brands that offered a wide array of wine choices before, but I can not recall a wine brand that offered beer and spirits.The Weed Cellars website takes a unique approach to explain the wine selections. Instead of detailed technical notes, which I love, and most folks probably ignore, they offer a Youtube video of their in-house Sommelier giving her tasting notes, short and sweet but informative.The Weed Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 has a good amount of age for a $13 to $15 California Cabernet Sauvignon. You can tell a good deal about a bottle of wine by its vintage date upon release. A 2020 or 2019 wine in March of 2021 will most likely be a young wine meant to be enjoyed right away and not cellared. A 2018 or 2017 vintage wine had extensive production techniques and needed additional time to find its balance.A 2017 Red wine in this price category is relatively rare. With value-priced wine, time is money, and the sooner the wine is ready for release, the better. The Weed Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 goes against that principle, which is a good sign. A quality California Cabernet Sauvignon needs oak barrel aging and the extra time for the flavors to come together.The tasting video mentioned both French and American oak and offered a quick but useful description of the flavors each type of oak provides, so check it out. There are a couple of links to the Weed Cellars website sprinkled thru-out this write-up.I am looking forward to the tasting portion of this review. Weed Cellars is taking a new and modern approach to marketing its offerings, which I enjoy. Most wine marketing is stuck 20 years in the past; it will be interesting to see if this model is the way forward. The alcohol content is 14%.Weed Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Tasting NotesThe color is clear, but dark black cherry red; there is as much black as there is red. The nose is ripe and juicy but also slightly dark and brooding. There is blackberry, molasses, mocha coffee, Altoid's candy spice, black pepper, blackberry, and mint.The Weed Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is a full-bodied, full-flavored Cab Sauv. It has excellent weight on the palate. It tastes like blackberry, oak spice, toasty vanilla, licorice, black pepper, and plum. The mid-palate brings a sharp slap of orange zest, raspberry, a slight tug from the tannins (a welcome and good thing), and blueberry.The tannins and the acidity are well-balanced, the flavors are strong and pleasurable. This is the first California Cabernet Sauvignon I have had since reviewing the Legende Bordeaux Rouge 2017. It is like tasting wine from two different worlds, 2 worlds that I love.The SummaryThe Weed Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 drinks above its price tag, especially my sale price.I was unsure what to expect; if a brand wine is targeted toward you, you are in for a good wine at a good price. But you don't know if you are in their focus group until your first sip.I am glad this is not a cannabis-infused wine; my motto is one high at a time.The Cabernet Sauvignon showed me enough that I will be on the look-out for ..

We love playing Best Fiends! It's an instant classic that we know you will love! Download it for free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.Andrew & Lindsey drink a Cab Sauv from Israel and talk about the racism issues on The Bachelor, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist covering systemic racism, if Yelp ratings actually mean anything, and the last time Lindsey twerked.Be sure to head to freshethic.org to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get a ton of free content every week!Andrew & Lindsey are currently...WATCHING____________To All The Boys Always & ForeverHeadspace Meditation SeriesSelena + Chef (Try out the buckle recipe she made with Kelis!)Pushing DaisiesBatman BeyondREADING__________Name of the WindHoney GirlOne To WatchLISTENING TO______________Love Story (Taylor's Version) - Taylor SwiftUndressing BridgertonNot Too Deep With Grace Helbig(Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly music playlists)PLAYING_________BEST FIENDS!

Put on your coziest fall turtleneck and grab your most full-bodied Cab Sauv and join us at Nemacolin Resort for Matt James' historic first episode as the first Black Bachelor! Listen to Whitney and Camille discuss our thoughts on our newest lead and how we expect his season arc to unfold. We dissect our favorite (and least favorite) limo exits, dresses, gals, and feuds! Stay tuned at the end for an almost obsessively in-depth set of predictions for our top six women. Plus, we discuss the talked about and surprising…ish... Kelley and PP breakup. New year, new Bachelor, new drama! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/canwestealyou)

There's no reason to ever be bored when Best Fiends exists. Best Fiends is a super fun visual puzzle game that is always adding more fun characters, levels, and events. Be sure to download it on the Apple App or Google Play Store.This week Andrew & Lindsey sipping on a Cab Sauv from Chateau Ste Michelle and are chatting about if they will take a Covid vaccine, the creative mind, and trying out the Book of the Month club. Andrew & Lindsey are currently...PLAYING_________Best FiendsTown of SalemTrials of ManaAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsSkatevivor:Beach City (on Discord)WATCHING____________Alone (season two)The BacheloretteHigh FidelityGilmore GirlsSchitts CreekBlacklistThe Last AirbenderThe VillianessREADING__________Fresh Water for Flowers - Valerie PerrinThis Time Next Year - Sophie CousensMech Cadet YUBatmanThe Creative Mind - Jacob BronowskiThe Examanship - William G Perry JrLISTENING TO_______________Hundred - Katelyn TarverThe S(ex) Tapes - Fletcher

Welcome back to Wine Club! On this episode we get into the world's most popular grape: Cabernet Sauvignon. There is so much to say about this incredible grape, and we bounce around from Bordeaux to Napa to Chile. Buckle in!    

“No matter what you're preparing for thanksgiving, the number one ingredient is love.”Lori Taylor    Thanksgiving looks a little different this year for all of us, but one thing remains important: enjoying a delicious meal with those you love and finding gratitude for all you have.   This American holiday is such an important one to slow down, reflect on what we can appreciate in life, and the only thing we're expected to do is gather around a table and enjoy an incredible meal! We've brought together twelve of our Produce Moms' favorite guests, friends and partners to share with you what exciting, new and standby recipes you can embrace this holiday. We've got recipes from all around the country, spanning from drinks, sides, dessert, palette cleansers and of course ways to bring your turkey to life. Enjoy some of these recipes this Thanksgiving or save them for another upcoming holiday dinner! “Everybody should try to put an eight ounce package of Baby Bella mushrooms in their green bean casserole.” - Brian Jenny, Vice President of Sales for Monterey Mushrooms (6:09-6:12)   Did you know that mushrooms are one of the fastest growing categories in the produce industry and just eight ounces will give you your daily recommended requirement of Vitamin D? Brian Jenny, Vice President of Sales for Monterey Mushrooms is passionate about these superfoods which are a delicious, healthy item that can be added to breakfast, lunch or dinner.    If you're making green bean casserole this year, add an eight ounce pack of baby bella mushrooms to your fresh green beans for more nutrients and flavor. When it comes to washing, lightly rinse them in a colander for 10-15 seconds or wipe them off with a damp rag. Try not to add any more water to them otherwise they might get soggy.    “One of our most popular recipes year after year is our turkey brine recipe.” - Don Helms, Vice President of Marketing at Shenandoah Growers (12:55-12:58)   That's Tasty is a Shenandoah Growers brand that is a must when purchasing items for your Thanksgiving meal. Without fresh herbs, would your turkey and dishes truly be a successful, delicious delight at the dinner table? Don Helms, Vice President of Marketing at Shenandoah Growers wants everyone to get the absolute most flavor of their food around the holidays. They call this time the “EKG chart” because of the 400% increase in demand they see around the holidays.   What are the staples Don says you need? Basil, sage, rosemary and thyme! One of That's Tasty's most popular recipes year after year is their turkey brine recipe. “The best way to do that is put all the flavor you can into it because it's such a blank canvas and it will absorb a lot of flavor,” says Don.   Their recipe is extremely easy and by allowing your turkey to marinate in the juices, the meat of the turkey will absorb those incredible flavors. His recipe includes salt, peppercorns, brown sugar, and That's Tasty garlic puree, organic bay leaves, fresh thyme, fresh sage and fresh rosemary leaves. Add some citrus to bring a tremendous amount of acid and make those flavors pop! “Potatoes during Thanksgiving are a nostalgic, must have dish!” - Eric Beck, Director of Marketing at Wada Farms (23:20-23:25)   If you think you're a fan of potatoes, you surely need to meet Eric Beck aka “Spud Love”. The Director of Marketing at Wada Farms in Idaho has earned this reputation around the industry and rightfully so. When asked about what type of potato to use in Thanksgiving mashed potatoes, he could've gone on for hours!   Eric suggests using a russet potato (which there are hundreds of different varieties of) if you want light and fluffy mashed potatoes. If you want a ruch and creamy consistency, use a yellow or red potato.    What's Eric's favorite way to enjoy mashed potatoes? His mother-in-law makes an incredible dish where she adds butter, sour cream, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and chives and mixes them altogether, rather than adding as a topping. Eric's also impressed with the amount of  culinary, artistic creativity happening with potatoes and the power of social media, which is allowing people to share and find new, interesting ways to prepare them.  “Fresh juice, especially  fresh squeezed juice… there's nothing else like it. To be able to incorporate that into some kind of holiday beverage is great.” - Kim Flores, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Pro Citrus Network (39:58-40:08)   Thanksgiving is Kim Flores, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Pro Citrus Network, absolute favorite holiday, hands down. Why? Kim loves the meaning of Thanksgiving, which is to share gratitude, spend time with family, and of course enjoy the food. It's a time when, no matter what, we get to reconnect with those that mean the most to us in life and enjoy the spirit of gratitude with those you love around you.    What's on Kim's Thanksgiving table? Turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, sweet potato pie and green bean casserole all are a must! Her three favorite dishes are her mom's sweet potato souffle made with fresh sweet potatoes and marshmallows on top, fresh cranberry pear crisp made with fresh pears, cranberries and oats on top, and her family's favorite, pumpkin roll.   Kim reminds us that citrus is such a versatile thing to incorporate in any meal. For example, one time her family cut oranges in half and put sweet potato souffle in the orange skin ‘bowl'. You can add oranges to cranberry relish, sangria, any cocktail or punch for Thanksgiving too! “It all of a sudden became an instant Thanksgiving tradition where people are asking if I'm bringing the delicata squash fries again.” - Mason Arnold, founder of Cece's Veggie Company  (43:42-43:48)   That makes two votes for delicata squash fries at the Thanksgiving table with Mason Arnold! Mason is the founder of Cece's Veggie Company, who makes the organic vegetable noodles, riced vegetables and veggie-based meal kits you've come to know and love.    Before starting Cece's, Mason used to run a grocery delivery company that partnered with local farmers in central Texas to slaughter fresh turkeys the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and deliver them to families the day before, giving them fresh, Heritage breed, never frozen turkeys for Thanksgiving. How delicious is that!?    Although Mason's mom loves cooking big, major meals, Mason contributes his healthy treats to the Thanksgiving dinner table too. Last year he brought delicata squash fries and they've become a major hit! Mason loves the delicious nutty flavor of delicatas and the texture they have when you roast them with the skin on, creating a crispy, crunchy outside.   “Everywhere I brought it, it got cleaned out way before the sweet potato dishes did,” Mason says. Try bringing the sweet potatoes some competition this year with delicata fries on your Thanksgiving table!   “Everyone has the cranberry ice, it's a core expectation.” - Megan Mitchell, Brand and Business Manager at Fielding Hills Winery (51:05-51:07)   Megan Mitchell is the Brand and Business Manager at Fielding Hills Winery, a winery that originally served as a red delicious apple orchard, until 2000 when the market for red delicious started to go down hill. That's when the orchard turned into a winery, planting 24 acres (now 30) of red wine grapes in the Columbia basin in Washington.    Megan suggests starting your Thanksgiving meal off with a bottle of white (she recommends their Roussan, aka “the red wine drinker's white”) and then moving into a bottle of red as dinner goes on. Her winery's bold, fruit forward Cab Sauv is the family's go-to.    You'd think wine would be Megan's favorite Thanksgiving treat (who wouldn't!), but instead, it's her great grandmother's recipe called cranberry ice. They use it as a palette cleanser between bites of turkey or after you've finished dinner and are waiting for dessert. You can make the cranberry ice yourself with cranberries, ginger ale, a fair amount of sugar, and ice to make the consistency of a sorbet.    “Everyone has the cranberry ice, it's a core expectation,” Megan says. “We've even made it for people who are friends or family members, but aren't in town, and send it to them!” “That onion and celery smell on Thanksgiving morning of starting your stuffing recipe... that's the start of the big day!” - Nicholl Towell Senior Director of Marketing at Duda Farm Fresh Foods (55:17-55:23)   “Everyone loves celery in their stuffing.”   You'll probably enjoy at least one of  the fresh, delicious vegetables that Duda Farms grows on Thanksgiving. Duda's the exceptional grower behind Dandy Brands celery, cauliflower, sweet corn, radishes and many other fresh produce items. Speaking of celery, we asked Nicholl why celery has those strings we love to hate in them and her response was so eloquent that you'll certainly have more respect for how this plant provides your body with nutrition!   The strings in celery are “like veins in your body. That's how nature feeds the plant and the veins are needed to feed itself or hydrate itself. If we took them out completely, we wouldn't have a plant,” shares Nicholl.    As much as Dandy is known for their celery (and who doesn't love celery in their stuffing), Nicholl's family is famous for enjoying her husband Ralph's cream style sweet corn at Thanksgiving. Ralph, a Florida native, brings a little of his southern style cooking to their family in California. It's one of the Thanksgiving dishes that goes fast and everyone loves. “The veggie I've been obsessed with these past several Thanksgivings is delicata squash” - Stefani Sassos, RN and Nutritionist with Good Housekeeping Institute (1:00:56-1:01:02)   We knew Stefani Sassos, RN and nutritionist with Good Housekeeping Institute would have a healthy, delicious favorite for Thanksgiving. Stefani has been obsessed with delicata squash because it's easier to cut than a butternut squash or other squashes for prep, and you can eat the skin of it, which is chock full of nutrients.   How does Stefani prepare her delicata squash for Thanksgiving (or any other family meal)? She chops it in half (length-wise) and scoops out the seeds to make little half moons. Next, Stefani adds a little olive oil, salt and pepper and has a trick if you have children. To get the squash to absorb wonderful flavors like rosemary and thyme without having little specks on the squash that can often be a “deal breaker” for kids, she'll just add a sprig of rosemary and thyme on the baking sheet instead. The flavors will naturally infuse into the squash and roasting brings out such a beautiful flavor.   Plus, it's a low calorie option that looks gorgeous alongside your Thanksgiving table spread!  “My two favorite dishes are the sweet potato casserole and our noodle kugel.” - Stefanie Katzman, Executive Vice President of S. Katzman Produce (1:08:28-1:08:33)   Stefanie Katzman of S. Katzman Produce is part of the fourth generation in the family-owned, New York City wholesale distributor. This is one of the busiest times of year for Stefanie and the rest of the team and it's important to note the role her company plays in delivering our Thanksgiving feast. “Everything that hits your Thanksgiving table is going to come through our market,” Stefanie reminds us.    She also loves Thanksgiving, which is the one guaranteed holiday her entire family celebrates together. Her favorite recipes? It's between the sweet potato casserole, which her family makes with pineapple, mandarin and maple syrup. An interesting twist on the timeless classic, the secret to the Katzman sweet potato casserole is adding marshmallows on top and sticking it back underneath the broiler to get that gooey, s'mores-like consistency.   Her family also makes two noodle kugels each year, one for dinner with spinach and one around dessert time with cheese, milk, cream, brown sugar and bread crumbs on top.  “Eat like an Italian!” - Tiffany Rose, founder of Wink Sprout (1:17:47-1:17:48)   Listening to Tiffany's accent you might wonder what she's doing on a podcast about Thanksgiving! Well, this Scottish-born, UK-raised, US transplant has happily taken on our American tradition of celebrating family and food. Tiffany recalls growing up in London where they “would only ever see Thanksgiving on Home Alone or American movies and wonder, ‘why do they have two Christmas dinners!?'”.   Now that she lives here, she truly understands what Thanksgiving is all about and enjoys the night before where you think about what you're going to eat the next day (and sneak double servings of).   Tiffany isn't a turkey fan, so she always roasts a chicken to go alongside American dishes like sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole. Tiffany is a huge proponent of eating healthy, just like we are at The Produce Moms, and she suggests something she learned from the Italians when working as a model and actress in Italy. They always eat a small, green salad before starting every meal! Tiffany suggests starting your dinner off this way because the fiber will help you get fuller fast and will aid in digesting the delicious carbs and sugary treats we love on Thanksgiving Day.  “We experimented and made stuffing with mango and jalapeno in it to add that unexpected spin.” - Tricia Bramley, Director of Marketing and Communications at National Mango Board (1:22:51-1:23:08)   You might be thinking, mangos and Thanksgiving don't mix, but did you know mangos are the most popular produce item in the world? Tricia Bramley, the Director of Marketing and Communications at the National Mango Board is working hard to help the US understand just how delicious and versatile mangos truly are!    Tricia loves to make the traditional foods her family has always enjoyed eating around Thanksgiving, and her family's tradition starts with a turkey noodle soup made by grandma for breakfast. Her mom's stuffing is legendary and a must have on her Thanksgiving table, but Tricia loves to add dishes that are unique and different to the traditional spread, too.    This year Tricia and the National Mango Board put together a stuffing made with mango and jalapeno that adds a touch of sweet, a dash of spice and an unexpected spin on a Thanksgiving favorite.    How to get involved Join The Produce Moms Group on Facebook and continue the discussion every week!  Reach out to us - we'd love to hear more about where you are in life and business! Find out more here.    If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word!

Katie and Tori come to you with a glass full of Cab Sauv ready to gossip, girl talk and rant about everything going on in their lives, but more importantly the lives of others. Especially Paris Hilton and honorable mention Diplo. Katie and Tori discuss how they got here, sleeping habits, how one might pronounce “Ole Henriksen” and lots more!

We've had a difficult few weeks and Sunbasket has been making it easier to feed ourselves. We can have amazing organic meals with minimal effort. Try them out today by going to SUNBASKET.COM/WINETHIRTY and using promo code WINETHIRTY.Andrew & Lindsey open up a local Cab Sauv (5 Acres from Clarksburg) and chat about their past few weeks. Zelda passed away the morning after their last episode and they have been dealing with lots of sadness and grief. They also chat about the camping trip they took to get away for a few days. When it doubt, hike it out.Andrew & Lindsey are currently...WATCHING____________AggretsukoLuciferLove GuaranteedMulanREADING___________I Left the House Today! by Cassandra CalinCat's Cafe by Matt TarpleyLISTENING TO______________LimetownBlood TiesBunga Bunga (listen to our exclusive sneak peek!)Folklore - Taylor SwiftPLAYING_________Mario KartZelda Breath of the WildAnimal CrossingSplatoon 2

There is a generational change taking place in wine in California. Senses Wines is the dream of three childhood friends from Occidental, California, Chris Strieter, Max Thierot and Myles Lawrence-Briggs. The west Sonoma Coast winery partnered with acclaimed winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown to make exciting Chards, Pinots, and now some Cab Sauv. Will Harlan oversees Promontory Winery in Napa, California. Will, along with his legendary winemaking dad, Bill Harlan waited patiently until they came across and acquired the unique property that is now Promontory in Napa. The winery specializes in Cab Sauv made by Cory Empting.The Grape Nation  is powered by Simplecast. 

In this 8 1/2 minute episode, host Bob Cappuccino guides you through a quick but thorough trip into the world of Cabernet Sauvignon one of wine's shining stars. Approachable, affordable and satisfying, why not enjoy Cab Sauv to the max by learning all you'll need to know about it.

In this episode from our Indiana Made series, we talk to Jennifer Norris from Blackhawk Winery in Sheridan Indiana. Blackhawk Winery was established in 2011 by owners John and Deb Miller. as a result of an epiphany of "why not open a winery?" Their goal is to produce quality wines with locally grown fruit. Sorry, it is too cold for Cab Sauv and Moscato grapes to grow in the midwest. And while this limits them to using hybrid and American grape varieties, it allows them to make unique blends and wines that you simply can't find on the typical grocery store shelf. If you want to try any of the wines Matt and Jill tasted on the show you can ORDER ONLINE or from the BIG RED LIQUORS APP for Curbside Pickup Service. It's as easy as 1,2,3! Start Your Order -  bigredliquors.com Simply select your store, browse and search for Blackhawk Winery products and start a CURBSIDE order. Your store will notify you when it is ready for pickup. Best of all, our NO TOUCH curbside will leave you with peace of mind and the great products you want ASAP. Current daily hours of operation are 12pm - 8pm.

The StoryThe Bear Bros Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is an ALDI $8.99 exclusive sourced from vineyards in California. That is about all the information on the production of this Cab that is available.And that is ok because this is a lockdown wine, if you take a chance and head out to ALDI is grab some provisions can you also pick up a decent wine to help make watching Netflix for the 3rd week a row more palatable. ALDI does not have the most attractively displayed wines around, but there are some wines that are well worth drinking.So what do we know or at least guess about the Bear Bros Cabernet Sauvignon 2017? First, a 9 buck store-brand wine is usually equivalent to an $11 or $12 wine at a retail wine shop. There are many variables with that assessment, but that is a ballpark guess.This Cabernet Sauvignon is a 2017 vintage, which gives this wine about two years of aging. That is respectable for a sub-$10 drink-it-now wine, they are frequently produced with methods that allow the wine to come together quickly. That is fine, but you do not want shortcuts and two years of aging is a proper length for this style of wine.The notes on the back label mention vanilla as part of the flavor profile and that is something that comes from some sort of oak aging. I would think that some if not all of this Cab Sauv some barrel aging. With a California Cabernet Sauvignon, we have come to expect oak flavoring in the wine, an un-oaked cabernet can seem a little weird.I do not know for certain, but the actual winery that produced this wine (Bear Bros is an ALDI name) is also responsible for several other ALDI wines that I thought delivered some decent bang-for-the_buck. So on to the tasting notes to see if my quick store run purchase was a wise one. The alcohol content is 13.5%.Bear Bros Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Tasting NotesThe color is cherry jelly red with black highlights. The nose ripe jammy red berries, extracted blackberry, mint, vanilla, light spice, and just a hint of dark chocolate. This 9 buck Cabernet Sauvignon has a medium body and chewy sweet tannins. It starts with blackberry, milk chocolate, tart cranberry, and black pepper.The mid-palate adds vanilla creme, plum, and soft spice. The aforementioned chewy tannins added some unexpected character, but do not interfere with the flavor profile. The acidity allows this cabernet to be bright and fresh.I am going to skip writing about a wines finish unless it just happens to be extraordinarily good. For the most part, I do not particularly care about what happens after I quit drinking the wine. If it is really good I am constantly taking another sip, so the finish rarely comes into play.The SummayThe Bear Bros Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is a worthy lock-down Netflix binging wine.I tend to prefer the style of Cabernet Sauvignon that they make that sells closer to twenty dollars than ten dollars. The more complex winemaking production gives the wine a little more oomph, which I prefer in my Cabernet.But with that said, this is very drinkable wine that delivers beyond its modest price tag.

The StoryThe Technique Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a wine that sells for $6.99 at Trader Joe's. Is it a Trader Joe's exclusive? I don't know since this wine does not conform to the typical Trader Joe's exclusive wine brands. The Technique label is owned by the Precision Wine Company which has 9 different labels and specializes in Napa Valley wines. This bottling is not shown on their website, but there is a Technique Chardonnay from the Knights Valley AVA.The Alexander Valley AVA in Sonoma is about 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean but is a warmer climate growing region since it is blocked from the Ocean by mountains. The Russian River runs through the middle of the Alexander Valley and the river gives the AVA the cool mornings and the even cooler nights to offset the warm summer days. The Russian River AVA, which is known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, is south of Alexander Valley. The Alexander Valley is THE Sonoma AVA for Cabernet Sauvignon.The Precision Wine Company produces wines that sell in the $20 to $65 range and generally speaking Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon does not sell for $6.99. A typical Trader Joe's exclusive wine is contracted from a winery who along with Trader Joe's creates a dummy wine company and a unique wine label. The dummy wine company is used to hide the original source since Trader Joe's wines usually sell for less than the producing wineries line of wines. The details involving the production of the wine are hidden, to hide the original winery and to keep costs down. But with the Technique Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon we know who made the wine, cellared and bottled by does not mean too much, but we don't know why it is $6.99. Is this a wine they made especially for Trader Joe's and just didn't bother to hide the origin? Is this a Cabernet Sauvignon leftover from their wine club offerings? Is this a wine produced to sell for seven bucks or is it a wine that fits into the Precision Wine Companies portfolio and should list for $20 plus?Since Sonoma County Alexander Valley Sauvignon Cabernet doesn't sell for $6.99 in retail shops it probably does not fall into the first category, but what is what with this Cab Sauv remains a mystery. Maybe tasting will shed some light on just what is in the bottle. The alcohol content is 14.5%.The Tasting NotesThe color is a very nice shade of purple. The nose is subtle, the aromas are soft and integrated, there is ripe blackberry, black pepper, plum, oak spice, and a little vanilla. This is a balanced, dry Cabernet Sauvignon. It starts with blackberry, black licorice (Iknow licorice is supposed to be black, but I grew up on Twizzlers and they were red), black pepper, and soft, slightly sharp spice. The mid-palate brings raspberry, tart cranberry, none of these berries are super ripe and juicy, a little cream and a late slap of orange zest. The tannins are soft and sweet, you barely know they are there. The acidity is balanced and the finish is subtle and light but does linger.The Summary * If this were a twenty-dollar Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, I wouldn't be too impressed. It was nice to try, I liked it, but I would probably never revisit this wine at a later date. * But $6.99 makes all the difference. It has subtlety and balance that are rare in inexpensive Red wines. * So this is a Cab Sauv that is too good for 7 bucks and not so good for 20 dollars. But then again nobody but me mentioned $20 when talking about this wine so that comparison isn't fair. * But at $6.

The StoryThe Stick Figure Red Blend 2016 is a Trader Joe's $8.99 exclusive sourced from a selection of cool climate and warm weather vineyards in the Central Coast AVA of California. As per usual, Trader Joe's does not offer technical information for the Stick Figure Red, so let's see what we can figure out on our own. Trader Joe features a Pinot Noir in November to pair with turkey and according to the Fearless Flyer, this blend is intended to pair with baked ham. It is a fruit-forward, generously oaked (their description), that is moderately dry. This is the 2016 vintage which is a fair bit of bottle age (and oak barrel age, too?) for an $8.99 wine. Generally speaking a wine with plenty of oak and a fairly long aging period is made differently than your typical $8 to $10 red wines. Most sub-ten buck wines are made to come together quickly, they do do not need much aging by design, the Stick Figure Red does not seem to follow this profile. The packaging is excellent, the bottle has some weight to it and the label features drawings of the various types of grapevine pruning. Nothing about this bottle says cheap and inexpensive. We do not learn which grapes are in the blend and since the Central Coast does well with almost all of the popular grapes, guess will be nothing more than a guess. Though the Fearless Flyer write-up suggests Bordeaux grapes, Cab Sauv, Merlot, Petite Verdot, with maybe Petit Sirah and Zinfandel. One of the great things about value-priced Red blends is the winemaker can accentuate the positive with the grapes, the blend can offer greater rewards than the individual grapes could on their own. The alcohol content is 14.5%.The Tasting NotesThe color is dark, barely see-thru, cranberry red with black highlights. The nose is cherry, toasty oak vanilla, and spice (I would say this Red same some sort of extended oak conditioning), blackberry, molasses, licorice, light smoke, and baking spice. This is a medium to full-bodied wine, with bold flavors and a smooth mouth-feel. It tastes of black cherry, toasted vanilla, dark chocolate, black pepper, and ripe plum. The mid-palate is strong, there is blueberry, tart cranberry, exotic, slightly sharp spice, orange zest, and raspberry jam. The tannins are sweet and do not bite and the acidity allows the flavors to unfold. The finish starts off strong, fades before too long, but never completely fades away.The Summary * There is nothing about the Stick Figure Red Blend 2016 that says sub-$10 wine, from the packaging to what is in the bottle all hit higher than the $8.99 price tag. * Trader Joe's is positioning the Red to pair with a baked ham dinner and, yes, it can pair well, but I think this is more of any after the feast wine. More of a sit by the fire with family and friends Red wine, maybe talk about old times or watch the game. A nice, big, soothing Red blend to kick back and relax with. Check out the companion Podcast below

This episode is sponsored by Thrive Causemetics. Lindsey is obsessed because they're vegan & cruelty-free. Be sure to check them out and use our exclusive promo code at thrivecausemetics.com/winethirtyThis episode Andrew & Lindsey sip on a Cab Sauv that is giving them all of the Halloween vibes. They chat about DIY home pregnancy tests, choosing what you pay for online shopping, Lindsay Lohan on the Masked Singer, and ScarJo not allowing Michael Che to throw Colin Jost's bachelor party. They also give advice to a listener who feels like she and her boyfriend argue too much.

Alex Lee is now officially the Kiepersol Winemaker! On this episode, we talk about Kiepersol Bourbon Barrel-aged Merlot, the 2016 vintage of the Bourbon Barrel Merlot and how unique it is to have a Winery, Distillery and Vineyard all on the same property. "If anyone orders a Merlot, I AM NOT **** DRINKING MERLOT." - Sideways (movie from 2004) Sideways the movie gave Merlot sales such a bad wrap for many years, but Merlot is a really a high-quality grape and wine throughout the world. At Kiepersol, we especially love our Merlot and what the East Texas Terrior expresses in our wine! Kiepersol Merlot is not as bold as Cab Sauv, but has very fruit-forward characteristics. This makes for a bottle of very delicious wine and it pairs so well with a nice dinner meal. Kiepersol Wines are made to be very comfortable wines and highlight fruit-forward characteristics. Since we've had such success with our Merlot, we've embraced it by taking our Kiepersol Bourbon Barrels, which aged Jimmy's Bourbon and started aging our Kiepersol Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in those barrels! This allows for the marriage between the Kiepersol Merlot and the bourbon soaked barrels which add flavor to the wine in a wonderful way. With the Holidays coming up, this wine pairs really well with those smokey meats and hearty meals. Come visit us or purchase this wine online: shop.kiepersol.com

The Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (Target) is a $9.99 Target exclusive sourced from vineyards in California. Target also offers their California Roots  line of $5.00 wines, which I thought were "ok" but not anything special. It is hard to be too critical of a decent five buck wine. Should we expect a wine twice as good for ten dollars? Target doesn't give a great deal of information on The Collection, so lets see what we can figure out from the bottle. The back label shows a winery from Manteca, California (Lodi), the winery name was created just for these particular wines. There is a large and very good, family owned vineyards and winery in Manteca, they have produced custom wines for Trader Joe's and I think, ALDIs. They also produce many retail wine labels on their own that are excellent value wines. I can't be completely sure that they produced The Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, but if they did that is a good sign. This is a 2016 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon, which gives a wine released in March of 2019 some decent bottle age. Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine that takes some time to come together, you expect some sort of oak conditioning to be well-integrated into the flavor profile and the tannins to reasonably smooth. That takes some aging to complete and The Collection Cab doesn't skimp. The alcohol content is a very California, 14.5%. Tasting Notes The color is a dark, but still see-thru black cherry red. The nose is blackberries, a touch of herbs, a little spice, a little chocolate and a little vanilla. This wine has medium + body, with balanced flavors and decent structure. It tastes of blackberries, French vanilla, tart cranberry, and black pepper. The mid-palate adds a little Altoids spice, raspberry, and a touch of milk chocolate. The tannins do not bite, but provide solid structure, many value-priced Red wines try to hide their tannins, not here. The acidity is balanced, this can be a food wine, steaks on the grill anyone? The finish starts off strong, but is a little short. Summary * The Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is very competitive with Cabs in the value price category * Exclusive store brands have price advantages over regular retail wines, this $9.99 Cab Sauv is equal to Cabs in the $13 to $14 range * The Collection Cabernet Sauvignon is $9.99 and, yes, it is twice as good as the $5.00 Target California Roots Cab Sauvignon

In this episode, Jake is joined by Nate Classic who was visiting Dallas.  The two talk about getting into wine, rooming together in their younger days and a nice Cab Sauv from Raymond Vineyards.

Jeff Hinchliffe, winemaker at Hanna Winery, is our guest, and Rene Byck from Paradise Ridge is also here. Today’s Wines Tasted: 2015 Hanna Red Ranch Malbec 2017 Hanna Bismark Mtn. Vineyard Riesling 2017 Hanna Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Paradise Ridge Pinot Noir 2017 Paradise Ridge Sauvignon Blanc Steve asks how the harvest is going. Jeff says you don’t really know until after it’s over. You can only look into the crystal ball so much, and you only know how well you’ve done afterwards. 2011 was the most difficult small harvest and 1989 was the most difficult ever. The weather has been perfect for ripening for the last week, but it was hot earlier. This has been an unpredictable year, with no consistency in terms of yield. So far they have been picking Sauvignon Blanc so far and it’s keeping him busy. Jeff found his way to UC Davis and worked as an enologist even if he had dreams of producing beer, not wine. He was a beer guy and went to school to become a brewer. His professor told him there was no future in microbreweries. He started at Christian Brothers in 1983 and discovered wine after he tasted a Dry Creek 1979 Sauvignon Blanc. After a while he met Chris Hanna, President of Hanna Winery, and he started a 20-plus year relationship. They are a small independent family-owned winery. Hanna was started in 1985. Chris’ dad is a retired heart surgeon. They are a small, nimble company that can react quickly to new ideas. Today they grow most of their own Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Dan says Hanna is a major producer in terms of quality, even with a smaller volume of production. They taste two Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blancs of 2017, from Hanna and Paradise Ridge. They won three gold medals for their Sauvignon Blanc at the Harvest Fair. Jeff refers to growing Sauvignon Blanc as “taming the green monster.” He grows his grapes in shade, which lets more aromas and flavors develop. He prefers to create the conditions that make his wine special in the vineyard, rather than in the winery. Rene Byck says they lost their 2017 Sauvignon Blanc in the fire, and this vintage is made from acquired grapes, not their own from the estate. They compare the flavors of both wines. They are tasting a Riesling. Steve detects pear in the nose, Dan Berger gets kiwi. Not floral, not honey. It has good minerality that holds the wine for a couple of years. He knows that in a couple of years those flavors will open up and it will be superb. Jeff says he has many vintages that are "really tightly wound" at first that benefit from some years of cellaring. This is a 2017 Riesling, and they have some grapes including some Riesling grapes that Jeff picked today. All they use to make their Sauvignon Blanc are the grapes. The Cab are the small grapes, the St. Vicaire are a rare Bordeaux variety. They will pick their Sauvignon Blanc on Friday. The red varieties, the Malbec, St. Vicaire and Cab Sauv are several weeks away from harvest. Dan says this Riesling is one that you could put away. Not all of them are like that but this one is. Last week he opened a 2002 Riesling from Michigan that was astounding! Rene Byck talks about a party being held on Sept. 22, a fund raising auction for the revival of the county after the fires. They end up tasting a Hanna 2015 Malbec with Alexander Valley fruit. Dan says this is also a polished wine, pure fruit, blueberries and chocolate. It's a very sophisticated wine, says Dan. Jeff notes that there is very little Malbec grown here and lots in Argentina. He went there to learn about it and everyone had a different secret. Malbec is easy to make, not easy to grow but it's forgiving to make.

Lovejoy is in demand! He decamps away to a houseboat in London whilst trying to offload a snazzy bit of headwear. We dust off our schoolgirl French, discuss stereotyping on TV and stop Pol googling something she definitely, definitely shouldn't.The original Lovejoy episode was written by Terry Hodgkinson and directed by Roger Tucker.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today the show goes all local, all the time. Dawson's Market in Rockville (MD) Town Square is a market that features products from local vendors that have to meet strict standards for all-natural ingredients and production. The second Tuesday of every month, Dawson's hosts and highlights several of its select vendors whose products represent the excellence of its offering. Today. Bart Yablonsky of Dawson's is in with a number of his top providers, including: • Greg Glenn of Rockland Farms (Poolesville, MD) – Rocklands is a full working farm and vineyard. CEO Greg Glenn is in with tastes and talk of Rocklands' Anna's Rosè , a Merlot, Cab Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cab Sauv blend, and Farmhouse, a 100% Chamborcin, whole cluster, steel aged, light, dry red wine. Bio: • Tsiona Bellete, an Ethiopian chef whose packaged foods use exotic ingredients from Ethiopia in dips, chips, dried soups and stews and more. • Jenn Rogers, CEO of newly launched Brawling Bear Brewing, with tastes of her Bare Knuckle IPA ( juicy East Coast Style India Pale Ale with sweet citrus hop flavors) And Low Blow Blonde Ale. • Andy Brown's Eat Pizza is taking the world by storm – A frozen pizza that cooks up perfectly (crisp bottom, doughy crust!) in the oven, Eat Pizza is at Dawson's, of course, but also at 54 Whole Foods and more.YaÜ Vietnamese yogurt is simply delish. Founders Fred Chen and Phuong Nguyen have perfected the offering in a range of good-for-you flavors. • Ever Bar founder Alex Hempfield has created a hemp seed protein bar now found nationwide and enjoyed by millions.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today the show goes all local, all the time. Dawson’s Market in Rockville (MD) Town Square is a market that features products from local vendors that have to meet strict standards for all-natural ingredients and production. The second Tuesday of every month, Dawson’s hosts and highlights several of its select vendors whose products represent the excellence of its offering. Today. Bart Yablonsky of Dawson’s is in with a number of his top providers, including: • Greg Glenn of Rockland Farms (Poolesville, MD) – Rocklands is a full working farm and vineyard. CEO Greg Glenn is in with tastes and talk of Rocklands’ Anna's Rosè , a Merlot, Cab Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cab Sauv blend, and Farmhouse, a 100% Chamborcin, whole cluster, steel aged, light, dry red wine. Bio: • Tsiona Bellete, an Ethiopian chef whose packaged foods use exotic ingredients from Ethiopia in dips, chips, dried soups and stews and more. • Jenn Rogers, CEO of newly launched Brawling Bear Brewing, with tastes of her Bare Knuckle IPA ( juicy East Coast Style India Pale Ale with sweet citrus hop flavors) And Low Blow Blonde Ale. • Andy Brown’s Eat Pizza is taking the world by storm – A frozen pizza that cooks up perfectly (crisp bottom, doughy crust!) in the oven, Eat Pizza is at Dawson’s, of course, but also at 54 Whole Foods and more.YaÜ Vietnamese yogurt is simply delish. Founders Fred Chen and Phuong Nguyen have perfected the offering in a range of good-for-you flavors. • Ever Bar founder Alex Hempfield has created a hemp seed protein bar now found nationwide and enjoyed by millions.

Rosé is so popular now that the market is flooded. So the question now is not just do you want rosé, but what kind? How do you figure it out? There are some ways to choose the kind of pink for you! This podcast gives you heuristics to get a perfect bottle! Here are the show notes:    The four ways to make rosé: LIMITED SKIN MACERATION Crush the grapes Leave them in contact with the skins like a red wine   Soak them for a little while – like 2 hours to 2 days or so (red wines are weeks or months) Longer maceration, the darker the wine, the more tannin, the more red wine character   DIRECT PRESSING Similar to limited skin maceration, direct pressing -- contact with the skins for an extremely short period of time. No maceration, press and get skins away, make it like a white wine Some color in the juice, lightest rose of all   SAIGNÉE METHOD The saignée, or “bleeding,” method makes rosé AND red wine Started as a way to concentrate reds. Early in the maceration process, remove or “bleed” some of the juice from the tank. Vinified separately as a rosé   BLENDING White + red = rosé Prohibited for quality wines in Europe except Champagne Style varies from light to heavy depending on the amount and type of red wine used in the blend   Grapes/areas and flavors: French styles: Provence – salmon colored, Grenache lead with Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre: fruity, berry, cherry, with orange, saline, hay/dried grass or meadow, stony, floral, berry notes, bone dry, acidic, strawberry, fresh-cut watermelon, and rose petal, finishing with a distinctive, salty minerality on the palate Rhone: Tavel: only 100% rose appellation. Lots of structure and character – Grenache and Cinsault, 9 grapes authorized, ages well Sancerre, Burgundy, Alsace, Germany Pinot Noir: acidity and soft, subtle aromas of watermelon, raspberries, cherry, strawberries, and stream. Earthy, elegant, Bone dry Bandog from Provence: Mourvedre. Full bodied, richer, darker Loire: Cab Franc/Cab Sauv/Grolleau/Gamay Rose –  can be dark red, bone dry, floral, herbal   Spain: Tempranillo lead: Savory, heavy color – herbal, peppery, watermelon, strawberry, heavier, earthy, floral Basque Txakolina Rosado: berries, spritzy, salinity, low alcohol   Italy:   Red fruit, flowers/roses, citrus, savory AKA – Rosato, Cerasuolo, Ramato     New World: Syrah lead: bolder, more like a light red – strawberry, pepper, cherry, peach Cab Sauv: deep ruby red color with typical Cab notes: green bell pepper, cherry, black currant and black pepper White Zin: 85% of Zin production. Off-dry, sticky sweet. Carignan lead – common in CA: red berries, citrus Malbec: In Argentina Any combo possible, as well as sugar and blending white and red   Remember, it's ok to drink rosé once fall begins!    Thanks to our sponsor The Great Courses! www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/wine   

Virginia Willcock has been making wine for Margaret River's first winery, Vasse Felix, for 10 years. She has been making some of Australia's best Chardonnay is really pushing the bar on Cabernet Sauvignon. She tells us all about all that she is doing in this exciting region; native fermentations, focus on Malbec and Petite Verdot for blending with Cab Sauv, and so much more!

If you find yourself struggling to catch your breath during a race or on a particularly cold or humid day, you may have exercise induced asthma.  Don’t let it prevent you from taking to the road and reaching your goals. I have every intention of running and finishing future marathons, and I won’t let my exercise induced asthma keep me from running.  There are treatments available to all of us who suffer with E.I.A. which can make our enjoyment of this sport continue through our lives.  Show Links:Fdip Blog of the Week: The song “On the Run” was by Stormy Mondays Wines Reviewed by Kevin, Harper, Rob and Steve:2005 Chateau Mirambeau Papin Bordeaux Superieur: 60% Merlot, 40% Cab Sauv.2005 Rodney Strong Vineyards - Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon