Podcasts about Cabernet Sauvignon

2026 ist WM-Jahr – und Cheers! macht mit. Aber statt Tore zählen wir heute Aromen. Vier Weinländer treten gegeneinander an: Deutschland, Neuseeland, Kalifornien und Südafrika. Zwei Flights, vier verhüllte Flaschen, kein Etikett – nur das, was im Glas ist. Lou und Jonas verkosten blind, raten, liegen daneben, werden überrascht – und am Ende lösen sie auf. Welches Land holt den Pokal? Und welcher Wein überrascht am meisten? Perfekt zum Nachahmen: alle vier Weine gibt es bei EDEKA – einfach Flaschen in Alufolie wickeln, oder unter einer Socke verstecken, Gläser nummerieren, und die eigene Wein-WM kann beginnen. Weine der Woche Heute vier – je einer für ein WM-Land: White Flight: Wein-Genuss Riesling – Deutschland | 100 % Riesling | Rheinberg Kellerei Deutschlands Aushängeschild. Lebendige Säure, Zitrusfrüchte, grüner Apfel, Pfirsich – und eine Mineralität, die den Boden widerspiegelt. Riesling ist so vielseitig wie kein anderer Weißwein der Welt. Im Flight: der strukturiertere, kühlere der beiden. Sauvignon Blanc – Neuseeland | 100 % Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough Neuseeland hat die Rebsorte neu definiert. Viel Sonne, kühle Nächte, knackige Säure: Stachelbeere, Passionsfrucht, frisch gemähtes Gras, Limette. Kein Holz, pure Frucht, direkt und erfrischend. Im Flight: der aromatisch expressivere der beiden. Red Flight: Zinfandel – Kalifornien | 100 % Zinfandel | Rheinberg Kellerei Heimvorteil: Kalifornien ist WM-Gastgeber 2026 – und im Glas sowieso eine Bank. Dunkle Beeren, Brombeere, Pflaume, ein Hauch Pfeffer und Würze. Vollmundig, kräftig, mit weichen Tanninen. Im Flight: der schwerere, üppigere der beiden. OverSeas Cabernet Sauvignon Pinotage – Südafrika | Cabernet Sauvignon & Pinotage | Rheinberg Kellerei, Western Cape Am Kap der Guten Hoffnung findet der Cabernet Sauvignon paradiesische Bedingungen – und trifft hier auf Pinotage, Südafrikas eigene Rebsorte. Das Ergebnis: reife Pflaumen, schwarze Johannisbeeren, Cassis und ein Hauch Vanille. Vollmundig, trocken, mit Charakter. Im Flight: der wildere, eigenwilligere der beiden. Erhältlich bei EDEKA und edeka24.de Weinlexikon: B wie Blindverkostung Eine Blindverkostung ist eine Verkostung, bei der die Identität der Weine verborgen ist – entweder komplett oder halbblind, wie heute: Die Kandidaten sind bekannt, aber nicht die Aufstellung. Der Grund: Unser Gehirn wird massiv vom Etikett beeinflusst. Studien zeigen, dass selbst erfahrene Profis Weine besser bewerten, wenn sie wissen, dass es teure Flaschen sind. Ohne Etikett seid ihr ehrlich zu euch selbst. Blindverkostungen sind auch das Herzstück jeder Sommelier-Prüfung: Rebsorte, Herkunft, Jahrgang und Qualität – nur anhand von Farbe, Geruch und Geschmack bestimmen. Probiert es selbst aus! Möchtest Du uns eine Frage stellen, etwas loswerden oder ein Thema vorschlagen? Dann schreib uns gerne an cheers@edeka.de. Wir freuen uns, von Dir zu hören – Cheers! Weitere Infos zu unserem Podcast findest Du unter edeka.de/cheers. Besuche uns auch gerne auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cheers_weinpodcast/. Altershinweis: Dieser Podcast beschäftigt sich mit Wein und hat einen Bezug zu Alkohol. Der Inhalt ist ausschließlich an Personen ab 16 Jahren gerichtet. Lust auf den perfekten Weinmoment? Mit den Cheers! Weinplaylisten findest Du tolle Musik zu jeder Flasche Wein https://open.spotify.com/user/31umv65e2qkqtw3xamou2qwcoska

This is a Vintage episode from 2005.The Restaurant Guys welcome Launny Steffens, co-founder of Vineyard 7 & 8 in Napa Valley's Spring Mountain District, for a conversation about mountain fruit, terroir, and the pursuit of a more food-friendly California Cabernet Sauvignon.Why This Episode MattersLaunny explains why he chose Spring Mountain for Vineyard 7 & 8 and why elevation, slope, fog, and sun exposure matter in Napa Cabernet.The conversation explores terroir in practical terms: how land, weather, soil, and farming choices show up in the glass.The Guys discuss the tension between powerful “cult Cabernet” styles and wines built with more restraint and food in mind.Launny shares the reality behind the romance of owning a winery: expensive land, long timelines, and the old joke about making a small fortune by starting with a large one.The episode captures Vineyard 7 & 8 early in its story, when it was still establishing its place among Napa's ambitious mountain wineries.BanterMark and Francis begin with cocktail calories and discover that a Long Island Iced Tea is practically a meal with a hangover attached. From piña coladas to watermelon martinis, they make the case for drinking better, drinking moderately, and avoiding anything that turns one cocktail into lunch.The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys welcome Launny Steffens of Vineyard 7 & 8, a Spring Mountain winery focused on Cabernet Sauvignon. Launny explains how he came to wine after a corporate career and why he believed Napa's mountain vineyards offered the best chance to produce something distinctive. He talks about choosing a 15-acre site with vines originally planted by David Abreu, studying the vineyard through extensive soil sampling, and improving the health of the vines over time.The conversation turns to the difference between mountain-grown and valley-floor fruit, with Launny describing how elevation, slope, and longer sunlight exposure influence the grapes. Mark and Francis press him on the risk of making a more restrained, food-friendly Cabernet at a time when bigger, higher-alcohol wines often attracted major scores. Launny says the goal was to make a traditional Cabernet that still reflected California's growing season, without letting power overwhelm flavor or the meal.After the interview, Mark and Francis reflect on California agriculture, local produce, and the appeal — and limits — of the slower West Coast life. The show then broadens into a conversation about sustainability, salmon, overfishing, short-term thinking, and why preserving food systems requires looking beyond the next market price.Timestamps0:00 Cocktail calories, moderation, and the Long Island Iced Tea problem8:30 Launny Steffens joins the show and introduces Vineyard 7 & 810:00 Why Spring Mountain and mountain-grown Cabernet matter14:00 Soil, farming, elevation, and building a healthier vineyard16:30 Restraint, food-friendly Cabernet, and pushing back against bigger-is-better wines21:00 California agriculture, local produce, salmon, and sustainabilityBioLaunny Steffens is the co-founder of Vineyard 7 & 8, a Napa Valley winery located in the Spring Mountain District. After a career in corporate America and investment advising, he pursued the long-term project of building a winery focused on site-driven Cabernet Sauvignon from mountain fruit.InfoVineyard 7 & 8 https://www.vineyard7and8.com/ Subscribe: Restaurant Guys' Regularhttps://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Stage Left Wine Shophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Our PlacesStage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com

This week, the episode comes to you from the patio at 15 Park Bistro, within Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos. We chat with General Manager David McBean about their distinctive Wine Passport, special events, and the Watermark Wine Series. Jesse Harnden, General Manager of Rust Winery, visits with samples of the new Alsace-inspired 2025 White Crush and the 2025 Rust Cabernet Franc, a pure Cabernet Franc from Okanagan Falls. Jesse discusses their artist-inspired labels and the upcoming summer event series featuring live music and gourmet food. Roger Gillespie, Director of Operations at Hester Creek Winery, joins us to discuss their 2025 releases, including the 2025 Hester Creek Viognier. We also taste the recently released 2022 Undici, a unique blend of 61% Sangiovese, 19% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec. Roger invites everyone to enjoy special winery events, including estate lunches, harvest festivals, and live music on the patio. Next, we welcome Audrey Enixon, who recently opened her brick-and-mortar bakehouse, La Levainière by Audrey, at the District Wine Village in Oliver. Her famous sourdough breads ferment for 24 to 74 hours, using 100% Canadian flours, including Fieldstone Organics' whole wheat and rye, which she mills herself. This charming addition to the Village reflects Audrey's passion and has gained a devoted following since she baked her first sourdough loaf in a Dutch oven in 2016. Finally, Geoffrey Moss, Master of Wine and owner of Lithica Wine Marketing in Penticton, BC, joins us for an in-person discussion. Anthony and Geoffrey share candid insights into today's wine culture, as well as the joys and challenges of winery ownership.

Can a Bordeaux-style Napa blend close out the Napa Wine Company series on a high note?In this episode, we review the Oakville Winery Napa Valley Red Wine, an estate-grown blend from Oakville, Napa Valley. The conversation explores how the wine evolves with air, why decanting may make a difference, and what stood out to each host after spending more time with the bottle.We also take a closer look at what "estate grown" actually means, why it matters, and why it isn't necessarily a guarantee of quality. Plus, the debut of a new game, Grape Guesses, leads to some surprising facts about Napa Valley vineyards and wineries.Today's WineProducer: Oakville WineryRegion: Oakville, Napa Valley, CaliforniaBlend: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 12% Malbec, 2% Petit VerdotABV: 14.1%Price: Approximately $50Subscribe for weekly wine conversations.Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction & Final Napa Wine Company Stop00:53 Wrapping Up the Napa Wine Company Series02:51 Todays Wine04:13 First Impressions06:33 Tasting Discussion11:23 Wine Drops11:46 What Does Estate Grown Mean?17:15 Why Estate Grown Doesn't Guarantee Quality18:44 Review and Final Thoughts23:43 Introducing Grape Guesses25:22 Napa Valley Trivia Challenge30:42 Series Wrap-Up & Thanks to Napa Wine Company31:22 Where to Find and Follow the Show

In today's episode, we continue to honor Idaho Wine Month 2026 by featuring wines from one of our favorites, Koenig Vineyards, and throwing in a bonus Cinder Verdejo because today is Verdejo Day! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Sign up for Shelley's 2027 planner by clicking HERE! Wines this episode:2024 Cinder Verdejo ($28 at the winery)

Scott Lindstrom-Dake from Thumbprint Cellars joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. This is Scott’s first time on the show. Thumbprint Cellars is located in the Petaluma Gap. The first tasting is a 2024 Nouveau, primarily made with Grenache with a little bit of Zin, meant to be served chilled. It has a dark pink color and is a refreshing easy-drinking wine. Dan notices that it is very dry but not soft, either. It has the personality of a red but the structure of a white. This wine also got 50% malolactic fermentation which gives it body but not too much. The fruit flavors are coming from the Grenache. This is the result of carbonic maceration is when you put the whole cluster in without crushing, so every berry is whole when they develop their own fermentation. It’s not meant for aging but for enjoying now. (++++) California Wine Country is brought to you by Deodora Estate Vineyards. Visit Deodora to discover 72 acres in the Petaluma Gap that produce exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Sip the difference!  (++++) The next wine is the 2021 Passion Valley, which Scott calls their prestige brand. Scott was making wine when he was an art student mostly doing sculpture, so he wanted to call it Sculptured Cellars. But then one evening, his wife handed him a gold pen to customize some labels on the bottles of some of his home made wine. The gold ink leaked from the pen, and he used his thumb to blot the ink. Then he left a gold thumbprint on the bottles. He realized he had a name when people asked for more of “that thumbprint wine.” This Sculptured Cellars wine won a Gold Medal at the North Coast Wine Challenge. It comes from 75-80 year-old Carignan vines, 50%, with another 50% Syrah. It gets a little barrel aging in French oak, about 20% new. The Carignan is grown near the Russian River, so it gets cooler evenings. Dan finds it succulent and mature, ready for further aging. He would serve it slightly chilled, with barbeque. Scott started making wine as a hobby after his wife got him a book about how to make wine in your garage. He thought about what he would want on the label. While staring at wine labels in a store for half an hour, he would read labels. He thought that the information he wanted was lacking. Scott decided it was important to put some information on the label, so the customer has an idea of what’s going on. Scott is making Cabernet Franc, which will be more and more in demand. In Napa valley, it is already more expensive than Cabernet Sauvignon. Dan predicts that its popularity will increase. Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It is not easy to grow. Cabernet Franc is not as difficult to grow. Scott describes winemaking as an art, and the science part is important but secondary. He started by making wine at home. He was lucky to work for a family in Dry Creek Valley who allowed him to make wine there, as part of his compensation. Today his artistic expression comes through his winemaking, instead of sculpture. 

Fat Bastard The Golden Reserve 2025 is a premium South African red wine that showcases the bold, full-bodied style for which the Fat Bastard range is known. Crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the wine offers rich aromas of dark berries, ripe plum, and subtle oak spice. On the palate, it is smooth and well-balanced, with silky tannins, layers of dark fruit flavour, and a long, elegant finish. Matured in oak barrels to enhance its complexity and depth, The Golden Reserve pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roast lamb, venison, and hearty winter dishes. Combining quality craftsmanship with a distinctive character, this wine delivers a refined yet approachable drinking experience for both casual wine lovers and enthusiasts alike. Radio Life & Style on Facebook

From the Wine Behind the Scenes Archives, we're bringing back a captivating conversation about wine, sustainability, and the journey of starting over in France. From buying a vineyard in liquidation to transforming it into a sustainable and award-winning estate, Caro Feely's story is extraordinary.  Join us on this episode of Wine Beyond the Scenes as Caro shares her amazing story of passion, perseverance, and the magic of organic winemaking in the heart of France.  Stay tuned to discover the hidden gems of their vineyard, the challenges of climate change, and the surprises that led to the creation of a unique wine experience.  In this episode you will be able to learn about:  Caro Feely's wild and wonderful adventure of moving from South Africa to France to buy a vineyard in Bordeaux The Feely family's journey from liquidation to success in the wine industry Organic and biodynamic farming practices, leading to high-quality wines and commercial success Caro's beautifully written Vineyard Series books that offer insights into their journey and philosophy An exciting new fiction series, Earth Chorus, that is in the works   Caro Feely, originally from South Africa with Irish roots, set out on an extraordinary adventure to make their dream of wine farming a reality, accompanied by her husband Sean. After moving from South Africa to Ireland and then to France, they purchased a vineyard and winery in Bordeaux, where they have been living for almost 20 years. Caro and Sean's commitment to organic farming and natural winemaking has led to the production of high-quality wines, including classic Bordeaux varieties like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillon. Caro's passion for wine and sustainability is evident in their vineyard practices, which focus on biodiversity and organic farming methods. Alongside managing the vineyard, Caro also offers yoga retreats at their estate and has authored several books, including the Vineyard Series and the upcoming Earth Chorus series. Caro and Sean have created a sustainable and thriving vineyard in the heart of Bordeaux through their dedication to environmental practices and producing exceptional wines. Contact Caro Feely here:  Personal Website: https://carofeely.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@carofeely1142 X: https://x.com/carofeely Work Website: https://chateaufeely.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caro.feely.wines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carofeely/  

Everyone knows Margaret River.But just north of one of Australia's most famous wine regions sits Geographe — home to passionate growers, boutique producers and some of the country's best-value wines.After discovering a Geographe Chardonnay by chance, Angus found himself heading down a rabbit hole of wines from a region he'd barely explored before. A few weeks later, a chance meeting at the Good Food & Wine Show led to this conversation with Ryan from Aylesbury Estate.Joined by Master Sommelier Carlos Santos, the team explores what makes Geographe one of Australia's most exciting emerging wine regions. Stretching between Perth and Margaret River, Geographe combines coastal influence, elevated vineyard sites and a growing reputation for exceptional Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and alternative grape varieties.Ryan shares his family's 150-year farming story, explains why Geographe consistently overdelivers on value and discusses the collaborative spirit driving the region's future.Along the way, the team tastes wines from Aylesbury Estate, Willow Bridge Estate and Vineyard 28 while discussing why Australian wine lovers should be paying much closer attention to what's happening north of Margaret River.If you've never explored Geographe wines before, this episode might just convince you to start.Check out all the wineries (and visit them) here: https://www.geographewine.com.au/visit-our-region/ In this episode:

After retiring twice, Chris Baker, President of Brassfield Estate, was lured back in by a unique opportunity to build one of the world's largest monopoles in the High Valley AVA of Lake County, California. Its unique volcanic terroir is now being scaled nationally with a 10 year contract and national alignment with Southern Glazers. Chris describes the best practices in working with distributors and partnering together to create a successful brand, built on trusted relationships. Detailed Show Notes: Chris' background: hospitality, distribution, ran wineries, has tried to retire twice and come back due to his love of wineBrassfield overviewHigh Valley AVA, in Lake County CA100% estate grown and produced 5,000 acre property, 500 acres planted, up to 2,000 plantable65k sf cave, only 15% utilizedGrows 17 varietals (10 in distribution), best known from Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot NoirRetail price points - $16-17 whites, $25-30 redsNational partnership with Southern GlazersWas in 14 states, now in 45Perks to being nationally aligned - a little more attention, assigned trade development managerHave a 10 year contract (normal is 2-3 years) w/ automatic renewalSouthern chose Brassfield because of its scalability (potential to be biggest monopole in the world) and they didn't have a national product for Lake CountySales team being built out9 division managers, 1 national accounts on-premisePicked up experienced people (e.g. - from Vintage, others) who know a lot of accounts and not afraid to put a bag on their shouldersTeam needs to know distributors feet on the street all the way to state leadersKPIs to drive velocity (getting several products in the right accounts, volume goal, rate of sales, accounts sold goal, 50/50 on- and off-premise split)Small, medium wineries need to do more DTC, social media in new distribution environmentNeed to identify brand's uniquenessDistributors and accounts want to know what brand will do to create pullFocus on top moving accounts: top 250 restaurants, top retailers, share accounts b/w distributor and winery, need to understand what brands are important for the distributors (to not cannibalize sales)“We're in the relationship business”National account restaurants - often have 3rd party agencies (e.g. - Patrick Henry, IMI) to work through, hard to get direct contact, can meet some people at Vibe conference, trade conferences, Aspen Food & WineNeed to learn about customers and get to know each otherBest practice: being present, everyone is trying to get mindshare of distributors, can't only go once every 6 months, need frequent communications, involvement, and call on accounts direct w/ or w/o distributorDistributors have big notebooks of incentives (some suppliers have big ones), they cherry pick what they think will be easiest to accomplishThe top down approach can work, if distributor leads push down priorities to teamCreating consumer awareness (marketing, social, PR) can get attention w/o incentive programs, Brassfield hired a PR agency in NY and a marketing company in NapaBiggest success stories: Lazy Dog - national account w/ Eruption Red Blend, participates in their annual summitSugarfish Sushi - Sauvignon Blanc is in all 17-18 locationsAnnual Volcano Camp (started 2025)Brassfield responsible for High Valley AVAPartnered w/ SommJournal to bring somms from around the countryDug soil pitsInvestment in education builds brand ambassadors, believes it is high ROI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can a $25 Napa red really deliver a premium wine experience?This week on Stop Wasting Your Wine, we're heading from Ghost Block to its sister label, Elizabeth Rose, to find out. In the glass is the 2023 Chockablock Red Blend, a Napa Valley blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec that surprised us from the very first sip.What started as a savory, herbal, and unexpectedly salty wine transformed dramatically as it opened up, revealing layers of dark fruit, oak spice, vanilla, and structure. Along the way, we explore why winemakers blend grapes in the first place, how small percentages of Merlot and Malbec can completely change a wine's personality, and why some of the world's greatest wines are blends rather than single varietal bottlings.In this episode, we discuss:• Why this wine tastes so different from a typical Napa Cabernet• The role of blending in creating balance and complexity• How decanting completely changed our experience with this bottle• Whether a $20 to $25 Napa blend can compete with wines costing far more• Why this might be a bottle worth buying by the case and aging for yearsPlus, a Pick Your Poison scenario that puts your wine pronunciation skills and your relationship with your boss to the ultimate test.Wine Featured:2023 Elizabeth Rose Chockablock Red Blend75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 10% MalbecNapa Valley, CaliforniaSupport the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠00:00 Cold Open and Intro00:50 Meet the Chockablock Blend03:00 First Sip Impressions04:58 Aromas, Herbs, and Salinity08:40 The Mystery Flavor Everyone Notices15:53 Wine Drop: Why Winemakers Create Blends22:58 Final Reviews After an Hour of Air30:20 Pick Your Poison: Correct the Boss?35:24 Next Week's Wine Preview

                                                                                                                Grounded Wine Company "Josh Phelps" Californian Cabernet Sauvignon In this episode, Rob and Scott find out the hard way that Josh Phelps is no relation to Joseph Phelps as they drink the pathetic Josh Phelps Cabernet from Grounded Wine Company.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

Smoked Brisket and Cabernet Sauvignon

Smoked Brisket and Cabernet Sauvignon

Pictured is the David Finlayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, a premium Stellenbosch red wine produced by renowned South African winemaker David Finlayson of Edgebaston Vineyards. Crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sourced from several exceptional Stellenbosch vineyard sites, the wine is known for its classic Cabernet character, displaying rich flavours of cassis, blackcurrant, dark berries, mint, mocha, and subtle vanilla oak. The palate is full-bodied with firm, well-structured tannins and a long finish, giving it excellent ageing potential. The wine spent approximately 14 months maturing in French oak barrels, adding complexity and refinement. The 2022 vintage has received notable recognition, including Double Gold awards and strong ratings from wine critics, reinforcing David Finlayson's reputation as one of South Africa's leading Cabernet Sauvignon producers. It pairs exceptionally well with grilled steak, roast lamb, game dishes, and mature cheeses. Radio Life & Style on Facebook

A Napa Valley Cabernet that challenged expectations. This week the team explores the 2022 Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, and finds a wine that delivers freshness, balance, and complexity without the overpowering oak and alcohol often associated with big California Cabernets. Along the way, they discuss how oak aging really works, the difference between oak flavor and barrel aging, and why intentional winemaking matters. The conversation also touches on wine tasting etiquette, including the great sip-versus-spit debate from a recent tasting event.Wine: Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon (2022)Producer: Ghost Block Estate WinesRegion: Oakville, Napa ValleyPrice: $80-$100ABV: 14.5%Subscribe for weekly wine conversations.Ghost Block Website: ⁠https://ghostblockwine.com/⁠Ghost Block on Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/ghostblockwine/⁠Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 - Is This Napa Cab Worth $100?01:50 - Meet the Wine04:15 - First Sip Reactions05:20 - Tasting Notes11:55 - Oak Flavor vs Barrel Aging17:05 - Final Reviews20:00 - A Stop Wasting Your Wine First24:15 - Pinot or Chardonnay29:00 - Closing Thoughts

It's one of the most popular grapes on the globe, especially in the US, particularly in Northern California. We have been in a big, bold trend for years, but after tasting bottles for this year's VinePair's Best Cabernet Sauvignons of 2026, I observed a shift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As one of the winners of the infamous 1976 Judgement of Paris, Chateau Montelena has a rich history to be proud of. To optimize that legacy, Montelena's President and Winemaker Matt Crafton has been embarking on more of a luxury strategy for the brand, reducing grocery and chain presence and working towards pricing growth over volume. With the 50th anniversary of the Judgement in Paris and the wine market in extreme flux, Montelena is doubling down on the values that made it victorious. Detailed Show Notes: Matt's background: wine production for 23 years, Economics degree, started at Montelena in 2008Chateau Montelena overviewFounded 1882 in Calistoga, NapaShut down during Prohibition, resurrected in 1972 by Barrett familyFamous for 1973 Chardonnay which won the 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting (50th anniversary in 2026)Mostly produces Cabernet Sauvignon and ChardonnayProduces ~35k cases/yearMajority of $ DTC, volume is wholesaleExport not big, focus of growth last 2-3 yearsA full-time sales team not viable, so moved to partnership with Wilson Daniels as national sales agent beginning Jan 2026Has a Director of National SalesDistributes to all 50 statesTraditionally skewed off-premise, moving more to on-premise; old agency went a lot of chain retailKPIs from 30-40% on-premise to 60-70% on-premise; get out of grocery and be allocated in chain retailWants to use wholesale to build status, get in the right accounts (not necessarily 3 Michelin star restaurants - they don't move many bottles)Found retail accounts not holding price which would make restaurants and DTC members not buy the winesJudgement of Paris story usageUse social media to get the story to end consumersDavid over Goliath story resonates with peopleNeed to discuss how Montelena still upkeeps the principles and values that led to the winKeeping the story fresh requires mapping today's actions (e.g. - large replant underway) to the original values (e.g. - curiosity, taking risk)Wine critic influence has waned over last 15-20 years, but scores still have a big impact to certain types of buyersImportant to understand the ripple effects of wholesale decisionsTools to navigate wholesale - pricing, mapping market allocations to market potentialManaging distributors - need to build direct relationships, get people out to the winery to see and feel the brandRelationships critical to navigating a challenging wine marketGoal is to grow through price, not volume Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We KNOW you are curious! No matter what you think about Trader Joe's Two Buck Chuck, AKA Charles Shaw wine, you want to know. If you love Two Buck Chuck or have been avoiding it like the plague. If you drank it in college but now wonder if your tastes have changed. Or, if you are trying to elevate your wine game and want to see if you should bother. We know you have questions and feelings. And we want you to work out those feelings and get those questions answered. So, on your behalf, we put together the most objective, unbiased, and honest tasting and review of Two Buck Chuck that we could. And guess what?!? We were more than a little surprised by what we found. We're not going to spoil it for you in this description. That would be silly! But we are going to tease you with this  . . . we may not have rated it what you think we would rate it. Intrigued?!? Then listen in! Wines reviewed in this episode: 2023 Charles Shaw Chardonnay, 2023 Charles Shaw Cabernet SauvignonSend us a Text Message and we'll respond in our next episode!Contact 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

Don Chigazola is back with Chigazola Merchants French wines on California Wine Country with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell. Don Chigazola receives the first Golden Corkscrew with a fanfare for brass orchestra, for being a guest ten times on CWC. The last time Don Chigazola was on CWC was this episode last January, with a selection of wines he imports from Italy. Today, we will taste Chigazola Merchants French wines, which Don has just begun to import. These wines come from a vineyard and winery called Domaine Tour Campanets, located about an hour north of Aix en Provence in a village called Les Puys. Don has brought five bottles, two whites, two Rosés and one red blend. The winemaker is Emanuelle Baude, the daughter of the family that bought the property decades ago. The first is a Rosé, made of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. We’ll hear a lot of those varietals today, since they make up a lot of the production in Provence. California Wine Country is brought to you by Deodora Estate Vineyards. Visit Deodora to discover 72 acres in the Petaluma Gap that produce exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Sip the difference! Chigazola Merchants French Wines Don Chigazola opened Chigazola Merchants 14 years ago after retiring from Med Tech. The regulatory process took 6 months, but he finally got federal and state licenses to import, distribute and retail wines from Europe. They have been importing wines from Italy for 13 years, including most of the well-known Italian varietals, from 12 of the 20 regions covered. They developed an interest in French wines when his wife Debbie tasted some French Roses. Now, Chigazola Merchants French wines are coming in through the same process they have for importing Italian wines. Dan says that this Rosé wine carries so much more of that tropical fruit plus spice component from the Grenache. The Syrah is there for flavor but not or intensity. Dan says that Grenache makes the best Rosé in Provence. It’s delicate but dry, loaded with flavor. Domaine Tour de Campanets There is a centuries-old tower on the property, Tour de Campanets means bell tower in Provençale French. The wines labeled Bois des Fées are their top quality production. Along with his wife and son, Don travels to meet the producers and visit the wineries. The don’t import from a producer unless they walk the vineyards and get to know the family. The other Rosé is under the Bois de Fées label. This one is made with Cabernet Sauvignon, it has more acidity and more weight. Dan observes that American wine buyers think that if a wine is inexpensive, it can’t be any good, even if they are. People didn’t trust inexpensive wines from Provence because the price was low. On the east coast, these were the bargain hunters’ paradise. People knew about them. But on the west coast they didn’t sell. All these wines cost under $30 but Dan says they are comparable to wines that cost over $40. Don says to his clients who may resist Rosé, if you taste this Rosé it will change what you think about Rosé. A Vermentino by any other name The Tour de Campanets Cuvée is a blend of 50% Rolle (which is another name for Vermentino), 35% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Ungi Blanc. Rolle, or Vermentino, has taken hold in France. The Italians claimed the name and so the French renamed it. This grape has a trace of pineapple in the aromatics that you don’t get anywhere else. This wine is completely dry. Daedalus suggests marketing it as “Rolle in the hay,” Marketing department, work on that. Ungi Blanc is the same as Trebbiano. It is another renaming. In Sardengna, Cannonau is Grenache, but the French wouldn’t let the Italians use the name Grenache. It’s the same grape. It’s global politics in a bottle. There is an annual wine show in Paris that the Chigazolas have attended for the last 3 years. This is how they started making contacts in France. The last tasting is a 2024 red blend. Dan says that Don is doing a service to his customers These wines are different than his Italian wines. Don has the experience to know how to find these wines, that are unique, delicious and priced at $30 and below. These wines and these bargains are unique. 

What happens when a wine brand focuses on just one wine and does it exceptionally well? In this episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, I sit down with winemaker Tristan Butterfield to explore ETHOS, a newly launched wine brand from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates that is taking a bold, focused approach: crafting a single, high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon that showcases the power and elegance of Columbia Valley. If you love Cabernet Sauvignon, want to discover emerging wine regions, or are curious about premium, small-production wines, this episode is for you. Watch this episode on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/qYdrjqSwWRg Be sure to subscribe to my channel for more wine education, interviews, and insider access to the wine world! A nd sign up for my newsletter today for a FREE guide to Food and Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Today's guest: https://ethoswine.com/  #WinePodcast #CabernetSauvignon #WashingtonWine #ColumbiaValley #WineEducation #Sommelier #WineLover #WinemakerInterview #LuxuryWine #FineWine #WineYouTube #TheWineCEO

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If you're studying for the WSET Diploma D3 exam, or you simply want to deepen your understanding of one of the world's most iconic wine regions, this episode is your essential listen. Janina takes you on a deep dive into Bordeaux, delivering everything you need to know in an engaging, audio flashcard format. She asks the questions, you pause and think (or just absorb it all), and by the end you'll have a solid command of everything from the rivers that shape the region to the soils beneath the vines. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to confidently name Bordeaux's key grape varieties and explain what each brings to a blend, describe the major appellations on both the Left Bank and Right Bank, understand how climate, vintage variation, and soil type influence wine style, and walk through the winemaking decisions -from vineyard to bottle - that define great Bordeaux. Whether you're revising for an exam or just want to sound impressively knowledgeable at your next dinner party, this one's for you.  

From the Ochre Trail enjoying Vino, Cavaillon Melon, and Lavender@marrenon_vignobles @brassfieldestatewinery #wine #frenchwine #provence #podcast #radioshow #hostCo hosts : Good ol Boy Justin and Made Man BobSIPS – On this episode of Sips, Suds, and Smokes, we're taking a deep dive into the world of exquisite wines and fake French accents! Unhinge that lower jaw and join our hosts as they explore a selection of remarkable vintages from the Marrenon and the Brassfield Estate. Expect lively discussions, tasting notes, and the signature SIPS ratings as they navigate through flavors of dark fruits, herbs, and a touch of minerality. With only two of our hosts in the studio, they've got plenty of time to savor and dissect each pour. Tune in to find out which wines earn the coveted 'sip' ratings and which ones leave our hosts yearning for more!  We will be discussing this vino and rating them from Une - Cinq with Cinq being the best:8:19 Marrenon La Fleuve Roi, Cotes du Rhone 20234 SIPS11:32 Marrenon Les Trois Chaînes, Gigondas 20233 SIPS15:14 Marrenon, Crucem, Crozes-Hermitage 20233 SIPS17:58 Marrenon Les Roches d'Or - Châteauneuf-Du Pape 20224 SIPS23:44 Marrenon Les Fées Coiffées - Ventoux 20224 SIPS29:51 Marrenon Les Villages Perchés, Luberon 20224 SIPS33:13 Brassfield Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 20214 SIPSinfo@sipssudsandsmokes.comX- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB/Bluesky - @sipssudsandsmokesSips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Enjoying that cool Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back RoadsDownload your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell Swing / FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Talk Media Network, Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBeanProducer: Made Man BobExecutive Producer: Good ol Boy MikeWine Tasting, Cabernet Sauvignon, Luberon Region, Grenache Noir, Syrah, Wine Ratings, Wine Reviews, Wine Pairing, French Wines, California Wines, Wine Enthusiasts, Wine Education, Wine Regions, Wine Flavors, Wine Aromas, Wine Production, Wine History, Wine Culture

Jean-Charles Boisset, proprietor of the Boisset Collection, sits down with Kennedy for a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon from the FOX News Wine Shop.  Jean-Charles shares details of his family's wineries, a few tips to properly drink champagne, and how to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Napa Valley with the FOX News Wine Shop.  How to Enter:  Sign up and play the All-American Wine Quiz at FOXNEWS.COM/GAMES Kennedy Now Available on YouTube: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.podtrac.com/kstw_yt Follow on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kennedy_foxnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Kennedy for Happy Hour on Fridays! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWlNiiSXX4BNUbXM5X8KkYbDepFgUIVZj⁠⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sal de la Cruz from Ludor Wines joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell in the studio on California Wine Country today. This is the first time on the show for Sal and for the winery. All of the wines that Sal has brought come from the Weiler vineyard in the Sonoma Valley AVA. They begin by tasting a red wine blend called Yuma, named after their beloved nine-year-old dog, who is on the label. It’s a very casual wine, delicious and fruity. Dan says that this is the modern era of red wine. “Drink it soon,” but it is authentic to the fruit. It is similar to Beaujolais but with better grapes. The Merlot character is right up front, and it has beautiful other nuances of black fruit. It is in a clear bottle. They wanted to show the color and break the boundaries of a traditionally dark glass. Since it isn’t meant for long aging, the clear glass is fine. It was just bottled three months ago. This is a great picnic wine, declares Daedalus. It got no wood, all made in stainless steel and unfiltered. “It feels like the French countryside,” says Daedalus and Dan agrees. The Ludor Wines 2024 Merlot Next they taste the 2024 Merlot. “This is serious stuff,” says Dan. Their vineyard has two kinds of soil, a clay loam and a sandy rocky soil. They planted it in the mid-’90s and they have been farming it for the last 25 years. Sal has been working there since he was a kid. They know the land very well. Sal says they do all the touches on all of their wines, meaning they farm it, they make it and they bottle it. Then they try to educate people about it. The name Ludor comes from his mother’s great grandmother. The family has a history in farming, mostly corn, beans and squash. (Those are the “three sisters” of native American agriculture.) ***** CWC is brought to you by Deodora Estate Vineyards. Visit Deodora to discover 72 acres in the Petaluma Gap that are producing exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Sip the difference!  ***** The Ludor Wines 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon The next wine to taste is a 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon from the same property, the Weiler vineyard in the Sonoma Valley AVA. The vineyard is on the valley floor. It spent about 17 months in French oak before bottling. Dan says you can tell it was made classically and will age well. He suggests leaving a wine open for a few hours and if it improves, that means it will also improve with some years in the bottle. Five more years would be great for this wine but at least you should aerate it with a decanter. Cabernet Sauvignon is quite tannic so have a steak or something with it. About 30 years ago Napa and Sonoma wineries would release Cabernets for sale when they were roughly four and a half years old. Before tasting the fourth wine today, at minute 16, listen to Daedalus riff on the Yuma wine, for 20 seconds it’s a brainstorm the captures and expresses that wine’s character with just words. The Ludor Wines 2024 Cabernet Franc Sal explains how they pay careful attention to the ripening of this wine. They have to sacrifice some grapes, since a big crop load doesn’t produce the ripening that they want. It responds to air faster than Cabernet Sauvignon.  

How We Seeez It! Episode 334, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 2, Episodes 9–12 “A Slayer, huh? I knew this ‘I'm the only one, I'm the only one' thing was just an attention-getter.” — Xander Harris We are back again to continue our full rewatch of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Midway through the second season, things are getting good. Will the series finally pull Steve into true fandom? Couples are forming, and the story is getting deeper. Join us for our discussion, and don't forget about our cocktails for this episode. There should be some good ones. As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or let us know if there is something you watched that we might enjoy, or a can't-miss series we should check out. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps. Drinks for the episode: "Ebdim9" 2 oz Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey 3/4 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz Cabernet Sauvignon syrup 1/4 oz maple syrup 2 dashes orange bitters pinch of ground black pepper “Kiss me in the Closet” 1.5 oz Gin 1.5 oz Dry Vermouth 1 oz Bourbon Bada Bing Cheery juice Shaken and poured into chilled glass Add two cherries for Garnish “Monkey Pants” (shot) 1 oz banana schnapps 1 oz butterscotch schnapps “Planter's Punch" 3 ounces dark rum 1 ounce lime simple syrup 3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed 1 teaspoon grenadine 3 dashes Angostura bitters 1 splash club soda, chilled Shaken and strained over ice Beer Red Stripe

In this episode Jim Duane sits down with Elizabeth Vianna to explore her unconventional path from pre-med student to one of Napa Valley's most respected Cabernet Sauvignon producers. Elizabeth shares how a late discovery of wine in New York City led her to University of California, Davis, and ultimately to a long-term career rooted in estate winemaking in the Stags Leap District. The conversation dives into the evolution of Chimney Rock's vineyard and winemaking philosophy, including its commitment to 100% estate fruit, the use of exclusively free-run wine, and the influence of site diversity on wine style. The episode also goes deep on practical winemaking decisions, from extended maceration strategies and tannin management to sulfur timing, racking protocols, and blending philosophy. Elizabeth discusses her increasing focus on regenerative farming, vine health, and long-term sustainability in the face of climate change, as well as her approach to working with alternative white varieties like Sauvignon Gris and Fiano. Along the way, she reflects on mentorship, leadership, and the importance of helping the next generation of winemakers develop their own instincts—making this episode both technically insightful and personally grounded.

In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina takes you inside the London Wine Fair to explore the rise of English wine and its growing presence on the global stage. Through conversations with leading producers - Simpson's Wine Estate, Roebuck Estates, 1276 Wines and Everflyht - this episode dives into the people, wines and techniques shaping modern English wine. From Pinot Meunier clones and Bacchus to sustainability, sparkling wine production and tasting highlights, this is a must-listen if you want to better understand English wine and discover the styles, grapes and producers to know. And don't forget, if you are in the wine trade, block out the dates 18-20 May for London Wine Fair 2026, Olympia, London. 02:06 – Introduction to English wine at London Wine Fair - a key moment for this growing wine region. 04:23 – Pinot Meunier clones - why they're less discussed but still important wine grapes. 05:27 – What defines a Simpson's wine - terroir, identity and precision winemaking. 08:55 – New pressing technologies – innovation in English winemaking. 10:10 – Simpsons, Roman Road Chardonnay 2023 £32 - what to expect in balance, minerality and texture. 12:39 – Export markets - how English wine is expanding globally. 14:35 – Misconceptions about English wine - understanding quality and value. 17:13 – Simpsons Wines to discover at London Wine Fair  18:27 – Roebuck Estates and vineyard-focused winemaking. 22:19 – Blending decisions - shaping house style and consistency in sparkling wine. 24:45 – Tasting Roebuck, Rosé de Noir 2019 £42  - structure, fruit and lees complexity. 26:31 – Pinot Noir Précoce - early ripening and its role among English wine grapes. 29:15 – Rare Expression wines - small batch experimentation and aging potential. 32:04 – Ecology in the vineyard - sustainability and innovation in modern wine education. 34:27 – Roebuck Wines available to try at London Wine Fair. 34:52 – 1276 Wines and Herefordshire as a surprising wine region. 40:44 – Climate challenges - rainfall, ripening and regional differences. 42:34 – Bacchus explained - a signature English wine grape to watch. 44:50 – Acidity in English wines - balancing freshness and texture. 47:32 – Tasting 1276, Chardonnay 2024 £24 - floral aromatics, structure and elegance. 48:34 – Experimentation with Cabernet Sauvignon - pushing boundaries in cool-climate viticulture. 50:45 – 1276 Wines to try at London Wine Fair. 51:28 – Everflyht and regenerative viticulture. 52:51 – Vineyard philosophy - sustainability, soil health and long-term thinking. 54:49 – Canopy management - the technique with the biggest impact on fruit quality. 55:29 – Manual vs mechanical work - precision vs efficiency in the vineyard. 56:49 – Leaf stripping explained - sunlight exposure and vine balance. 58:17 – Managing vine growth - long-term vineyard strategy. 59:34 – Regenerative viticulture - one practical change with measurable impact. 01:03:04 – Everflyht Cuvée Edition 3 £30 - Solera system continutes to the uniqueness. 01:04:34 – Everflyht New Wine: Wylde - Charmat vs traditional method in English sparkling wine. 01:06:16 – Everflyht wines to try at London Wine Fair.

Italian wine, go fish@Fincarodma @terlatowines @ilpoggione @darioushwinery #italianwine #wine #podcast #radioshow #hostCo hosts : Good ol Boy Justin and Made Man BobSIPS – In this episode of Sips, Suds, & Smokes, we take a delightful journey through a diverse selection of wines that will tantalize your palate! Join Made Man Bob and Good Ol Boy Justin as they explore an array of vintages, from the rich Tempranillos of Spain to the crisp Pinot Grigio from Italy, and the robust Cabernet Sauvignon from California. Expect lively discussions filled with tasting notes, ratings, and a sprinkle of humor as our hosts share their thoughts on each wine. Will the elegant Brunello stand out, or will the bold Cabernet steal the show? Tune in for our signature SIPS ratings from 1-5, and discover which wines are worth your time:6:51 Finca Rodma Seleccion Tempranillo 2019 3 SIPS10:44 Finca Rodma Avizor Tempranillo 2020 3 SIPS14:00 Terlato Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2024 4 SIPS19:14 Feudi di San Gregorio Greco di Tufo DOCG 2022 4 SIPS23:42 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2020 5 SIPS29:29 Castello di Bolgheri Bolgheri Superiore 2021 5 SIPS33:16 Darioush Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 5 SIPSinfo@sipssudsandsmokes.comX- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB/Bluesky - @sipssudsandsmokesSips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Enjoying that cool Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back RoadsDownload your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell Swing / FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Talk Media Network, Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBeanProducer: Made Man BobExecutive Producer: Good ol Boy MikeWine Tasting, Tempranillo, Pinot Grigio, Brunello, Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Reviews, Wine Ratings, Tasting Notes, Wine Education, Wine Enthusiasts, Wine Pairing, Wine Regions, Wine History

What does it take to bridge two wine worlds?  Lenz Moser has made 75 trips to China over 21 years, transforming from curious visitor to pioneering winemaker at Chateau Changyu Moser XV in Ningxia. As the fifth generation of Austria's legendary Lenz Moser wine family, whose grandfather invented the revolutionary trellising system used across Europe. In this episode, we discuss how Lenz brought his vision and winemaking wisdom to China's emerging wine frontier. After managing Austria's pre-eminent winery and serving as General Manager for Robert Mondavi in Europe, he turned his attention east in 2005. In this episode, Lenz shares his journey from that first overwhelming moment in Beijing Airport to becoming the winemaker Chateau Changyu Moser XV in Ningxia. We discuss how he spent 10 years building trust before Changyu appointed him head winemaker, and why understanding China's contradictions: patience versus speed, became essential to his success. He reveals the secret behind Ningxia's world-class wines: the smallest Cabernet Sauvignon berries on earth, grown in a desert terroir that went from unknown to World Atlas of Wine recognition in just over a decade.   Since 2016, Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things wine, food and beverages from across the world. Connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram @bottled.in.chinaPodcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes! Subscribe to Bottled in China to follow the journey!Check out our new website & find out more at https://www.thebottledshow.com

                                                                 Bonterra "The McNab" Cabernet Savignon In this episode, Rob and Scott review a wine from Bonterra (FKA Fetzer) and their higher end delight of a Cabernet known as The McNab. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

                                                                                          Method Cellars On this episode, Rob and Scott review a highly rated Californian Cabernet from Method Cellars so good they instead drink a cold damaged wine that may make them physically ill instead.  So come join us on The Wine Vault. 

Send us Fan MailChasing Rain Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2023This is a legitimate twenty-dollar wine.I found it to be a ten-dollar wine.The wine industry is down, and there are bargains to be had!This wine was reviewed as a bargain at $20.At ten dollars, it is a revelation.Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

What We're Drinking: Jessica: Rúakh Wines out of Paso Robles, specifically the "Somos Cafe de Olla" red blend (56% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petite Verdot). Owned by Sam Esquivel, a San Diego native whose interview episode drops the first Wednesday of May. Jessica Yañez and her partner in crime Erika Sanchez are back with a full glass of wine and a whole month's worth of chisme to spill. From heartbreaking headlines hitting close to home, to Hollywood takeovers, to what happened at the Oscars, to the state of your wallet right now, the March Chisme episode covers the news, the nostalgia, and the nunca-ending commentary that lives rent-free in our heads. Erika came prepared. Jessica came with feelings. Together, they gave you everything. This one hit differently. Jessica and Erika unpack the New York Times five-year investigation revealing sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez, including a statement from civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, who says she was assaulted by him and that he fathered two of her children. The conversation goes deeper into the systemic silence women are expected to maintain "for the greater good," the question of how to separate a man from a movement, and why being down for a cause should never mean putting all your faith in one person. Jessica and Erika watched it so you'd know what to expect, and they had very strong reactions. This Louis Theroux documentary on Netflix explores online influencers redefining masculinity and their influence on young men. Erika wanted to turn it off. Jessica wanted to send the link to every young man she loves. Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners and the crowd's reaction said everything. Jessica and Erika talk about what makes him so different from the rest, including the detail work he put into playing three distinct characters, and the fact that after the ceremony he went to In-N-Out. Alone. Without an entourage. Taking pictures with fans. If you've been confused about who owns what in Hollywood right now, Jessica breaks it all the way down. From Viacom to Paramount to CBS, from Discovery tanking HBO Max to the Ellison family (Oracle money, Trump ties) acquiring Paramount through Skydance, and now going after Warner Brothers and CNN, the consolidation of media power is moving fast. The implications for diverse voices, independent journalism, and your streaming bill are real. They also talk about the Murdoch family documentary, why Succession was more literal than anyone realized, and how the media we consume is being shaped by a handful of very wealthy, very politically connected people. Week three of the conflict. The Strait of Hormuz is blocked, cargo ships can't move gas, and Jessica paid $65.50 to fill her tank at Costco. Erika called her mom crying. They talk about how presidents don't typically drive gas prices, but intentionally starting a war and bombing oil fields is a different story. And if you think groceries are expensive now, they say: just wait. Transportation costs go up, everything goes up. The math is not mathing. A viral video of a voter admitting she's voted for Trump three times and calling herself an idiot sparked a whole conversation about what it means to not care until something affects you personally. Jessica has Trump-supporting cousins she loves, and she is absolutely worried about what happens if they get pulled over by ICE. She is not holding back on this one. Jessica has been watching it. Erika has not (yet). They talk about the Kennedy mystique, why the Camelot era still holds such power, what it must have felt like for Carolyn Bessette to go from private person to one of the most famous women in the world overnight, and how the 90s paparazzi era made that kind of life nearly impossible. Also: Ryan Murphy said something messy to Jack Schlossberg (JFK's nephew, now running for a House seat in New York), and the girls are not impressed. The good news we needed. Gap's recent ad revival started as a quiet response to the Sidney Sweeney moment and has grown into something genuinely culturally relevant. The Young Miko campaign. The 90s nostalgia. The khaki swing ad. The Madonna x Missy Elliott "All About the Jeans" era. Jessica and Erika reminisced, agreed that Gap is doing something right, and acknowledged they are no longer the target demographic, but they felt it anyway. A month of a lot. Heavy and real and also sometimes really, really funny. That's the March Chisme energy. Thank you for being here for all of it.

Even though it has been making wine for nearly 5 millenia, Israel is a wine region still finding its way in modern times. Josh Greenstein, Director of the Israeli Wine Producers Association (“IWPA”), is on a mission to promote “Brand Israel,” which is all about new discoveries. From winemaker stories to creating new grape varieties to mimic the descriptions in The Bible, Israel is making its mark on the global wine scene. Detailed Show Notes: Josh's background: 5th generation in the wine business, including NY liquor stores and distributionIsraeli Wine Producers Association overview~40 wineries (of 450 total) are membersMission is to promote “Brand Israel”Founded by the Herzog family, of importer Royal Wine CorpFunded by the wineries and Royal Wine CorpIsraeli wine overviewMaking wine for ~5,000 yearsWines were exported to the RomansGrowing Israeli food scene has helpedGrape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, many others including ancient grapes and new grapes, e.g. - Argaman, a genetically engineered crossing of Carignan and Souzao, designed to have a “crimson” color as referenced in The BibleClimate: lots of micro-climates, Mediterranean climate, lots of farmingSoil types: varied, including volcanic, terra rosa, limestoneTends to be tech forward in farming and winemaking practicesWine consumption in IsraelGrowing, consume most of domestically produced wineBig use for religious purposesCreated wine tourism industry to grow wine knowledge in the countryUS is #1 export market by far, majority in the NE (top markets - NY, NJ, Miami (fastest growing), LA, Chicago, TX); followed by Canada, Europe, South AmericaTotal Wine has an Israeli wine section different from Kosher section“Brand Israel”About discovery, stories of the wineries and something differentGood QPRConnects to multiple religions (e.g. - Easter is a large wine consumption event and Easter is about Israel)People often respond saying “Israel makes wine?” (e.g. - at South Beach Food & Wine)All wines in the group are kosher, but kosher is not the focus, just a beneficial attributeJudaism has lots of holiday and events with wine integrated (e.g. - Shabbat)Majority of Israeli wine sales in the US are off-premise, trying to push more on-premiseIsraeli politics can go both ways, some people don't buy and others want to support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is John Legend's wine actually worth buying, or are you just paying for the name? The crew tests the 2023 LVE Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon from LVE Wines by John Legend, a North Coast, California bottle priced around $20 with 14.5% ABV, as part of their celebrity wine challenge under $30.Aaron explains why this bottle stood out among the many celebrity wine options and why the LVE lineup caught his attention. The hosts also discuss the partnership with producer Jean-Charles Boisset and whether that background should raise, or lower, expectations.Later, the episode shifts into a quick Cabernet Sauvignon lesson in the “Wine Drops” segment, focusing on how tannin shapes the texture and experience of the wine before the group delivers their final verdict.Subscribe for weekly wine conversations.Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠Chapters 00:00 — Celebrity Wine Challenge Returns00:14 — Show Intro00:31 — Today's Wine02:35 — First Sip Reactions07:14 — Breaking Down the Wine15:30 — Wine Drops18:38 — Revisit After Wine Drops21:42 — Review and Final Thoughts25:30 — Pinot or Chardonnay Game32:30 — Where to Find the Show

                                                                                                                                                                          Prelius Cabernet Savignon In this episode, Rob and Scott have an Itallian Cabernet from Della Volpaia known as Prelius.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

Tonight, we are talking tannins. What are they, why are they in wine, are they important, do I want them in my wine? We will attempt to answer all of these questions and more!Tannins are complex compounds that are found in many trees and grapes. In wine, tannins mostly come from the grapes, but can also come from the wood barrels during the aging process. In the grapes, most of the tannins are found in the skin, seeds, and stems of the grapes. So, the amount of contact the juice has with these components will ultimately affect the level of tannins in the wine. Tannins are responsible for astringency in the wine. This is a bitterness and is similar to that experienced in an over-steeped black tea. Tannins are important for wine aging. During the aging process, tannins form polymerize and ultimately precipitate as sediment and at that time, do not cause any astringency or bitterness on the palate.Tannins will cause a drying sensation in the mouth. The tannins bind with the saliva to make the mouth feel dry.A lot of tannins are found in the color compounds of wine. So if you like dark deep colored red wines, You probably like wines with greater amounts of tannin. Tannins are important to the aging process, and if you like wines that age and mature over time, you probably like wines with tannins. Tonight, we are going to look at some wine varieties with high tannin levels. First is a Tannat. This variety gets its name from tannin. It is a deep-black-berried grape variety. It is most famous or known to come from two areas. First is the Madiron area of Southwestern France. Second, is the South American Country of Uruguay. The wines are often blended with other varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Merlot, or Pinot Noir.Second is Petit Verdot. Another black grape with thick skins and is one of the Bordeaux grapes. Bordeaux wines are blended wines. Petit Verdot is actually becoming a more popular blending option. It is popular because it adds to the color of the wine, and it adds tannins and the ability for the wines to age. It is also becoming more popular in Washington State and in California blends.Tonight, we are tasting:2022 Cashflow Red Mountain Washington Petit Verdot. The winery says the wine was aged for 24 months in 40% new French and American oak, It is made of 95% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of raisins, figs, currants and blackberry bramble. Flavors of mushroom, white pepper, sage, raisins, dates, concord grapes. It has 14.5% alcohol. Pairs with pulled pork tacos, pastrami sandwich, or creamy pasta salad. I purchased this from Gateway Market for around $30.00.2022 Garzon Reserva Tannat. This wine is from Uruguay. The wine has dark-fruit aromas and is full-bodied. Flavors of black and red fruits with firm tannins. Notes of herbs and graphite. The wine received a 90 rating from the Wine Enthusiast. It has 14.0% alcohol. I purchased the wine from Gateway Market for $18.00.Tannins pair with fatty, protein-rich, or savory dishes. Fat and protein will soften the tannins. Grilled steaks, aged cheeses, lamb, or dark chocolate.We liked both wines and rated both a 3. Next week we will continue our discussion of tannins.

When I visited Paris in 1993, I had been helping my parents sell my grandmothers house. My father said "we are taking you and Sandra to Tour D'Argent."  THe whole story for another time.  My father spoke French to the Sommelier and asked for the 1945 Lafite Rothschild...an epic of the epics. At that time, it was $3,500. As the Sommelier presented the bottle in it's wicker carrier, the age of the crust and the caking of the dust was admiarable. There was considerable ullage (the air gap bewteen the cork and the wine). In French, my father suggests "Open it, it is fine, I buy it, if is over the hill, you buy it "...the reply? "Non, Monsieur" He order the 1962 Cos D'Estrournel.  So when I heard the Techinical Director, Dominique Arangoits was in town, I had to sit for a podcast. I can guarantee you that my French is much better now.   Dominique Arangoits wasn't raised on grand cru vineyards or surrounded by the opulent châteaux that so often feature in Bordeaux lore. Instead, he began his story in the rugged Basque country, a region where the mountains meet the Spanish border and family tradition meant tending to a small patch of vines for homemade wine. There's something poetic in how his early memories, flavored by the modest vineyard his grandfather cared for, foreshadowed a journey that would lead him to the highest echelons of wine science and estate management. In this episode, Dominique's story unfolds with the humility and curiosity of someone who didn't set out to be a winemaker, but who became one by way of chance and passion. He recounts to Paul Kalemkiarian how agronomy studies in Bordeaux presented the fork in the road—that pivotal moment when Dominique first glimpsed the bridge between science and art, and realized that winemaking could be not just a career, but a lifelong passion. From there, the journey took him abroad to Hungary's Tokaj region, where he learned the complexities of building a winery from scratch; returning to France, he brought those lessons to Cos d'Estournel, entrusted with one of the most ambitious projects in Bordeaux: imagining an entirely new winery "from an empty sheet." But this episode isn't just about technical prowess or the mechanics of grape growing. Listen closely and you'll hear Dominique's profound reverence for terroir—a concept he elevates above all else, even above the winemaker himself. To Dominique, the role of the grape variety is not to dominate, but to "read" the land, allowing the subtle, emotional taste of the place to emerge in the bottle. When faced with climate change, he doesn't lament, but adapts, observing how today's warmer vintages make Cabernet Sauvignon easier to ripen and forever alter the definition of what makes a "classic" Bordeaux. Throughout the conversation, Paul Kalemkiarian pushes Dominique with questions about politics and classification—why second growths matter, whether the age-old Bordeaux rankings will ever shift, and how a winery's image is forged not just by legacy but by ambition. Dominique's candor shines as he describes what distinguishes a big wine: it's not pleasure alone, but the emotion and even awe that sometimes make time stop, elevating wine to the level of art. Listeners are brought into the intimate rituals of blending wine, tasting berries, and understanding the unique personality of every block in the vineyard. You'll learn why no single measure tells a winemaker when to harvest—taste, acidity, skin thickness, and memory all combine in the delicate act of coaxing the best from the land. The story is peppered with wry anecdotes about natural wines, discussions of organic practice, and the challenges of balancing tradition with evolution. The episode invites you not just to think about wine, but to feel it: as Dominique says, great wine should take your hand and guide you on a journey, even sometimes through uncertainty, before returning you to a place of wonder. It's not about price, brand, or even technical perfection—it's about experiencing the taste of a vineyard's history, climate, and character, revealed glass by glass. Dominique Arangoits has a knack for distilling the soul of a vineyard into a bottle—so much so that, as he put it, the terroir triumphs over grape variety, winemaker, and even the farming method. As you listen to this episode, you'll discover how Dominique Arangoits, a Basque-born wine scientist who stumbled into his lifelong passion during his studies in Bordeaux, reveals the intricate dance between climate, soil, and human ambition in the world-class wines of Cos d'Estournel. You'll hear tales of building wineries literally from scratch—lessons learned in Hungary brought home to Bordeaux, where he and his team shape a new generation of wine rooted in tradition but alive with innovation, such as gravity-fed fermentations and early blending techniques. The classification politics, from second growth to market image, get unpacked with wit and candor: hear how owners navigate legacy, ambition, and the ever-evolving challenge of ratings. Not only will you grasp what "terroir" really means, but you'll appreciate why a block of vineyard is as complicated—and moody—as a person, and how climate change is rewriting the rules of ripeness for Cabernet Sauvignon. Whether it's the chemistry of blending, the surprising complexity of press wine, or the emotional experience evoked by a truly special bottle, this conversation makes clear that wine is far more than what's in the glass—it's a voyage. Even if you think you know Bordeaux, you'll come away with an insider's perspective on what makes a great wine, why classification matters (and doesn't), and how the miracle of a grape becomes a story worth tasting again and again. What you will hear: The passionate journey of Dominique Arangoits from a Basque childhood vineyard to managing world-renowned estates in Hungary and Bordeaux—revealing how terroir and tradition shape his philosophy of winemaking. How climate change is transforming Bordeaux's landscape, making Cabernet Sauvignon easier to ripen than ever before and influencing every decision from harvesting to blending, as explained through real-world examples and surprises. Behind-the-scenes wisdom on wine classification politics, blending methodology, and why every block of vineyard has its own personality—plus candid thoughts on natural wine, organic practices, and what truly differentiates a great bottle from a forgettable one. YouTube: https://youtu.be/BAefLXz-V6M  

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From cleaning kennels to crafting Sonoma Cabernet, Chris Louton's path to winemaking wasn't planned. A UC Davis class changed everything. Now at St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, he's shaping wines that stay balanced, affordable, and true to place.Chris shares how he went from veterinary ambitions to overseeing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Bordeaux varietals in Sonoma County. We talk vintage differences, protecting quality at scale, and why he refuses to “make wine for trends.”We taste the 2023 St. Francis Merlot and 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon (both around $15–$16, 14.8% and 14.5% ABV). Chris breaks down vineyard strategy, blending across Sonoma County, and how they maintain control from vine to bottle.If you care about value wine done right, this one's for you.Subscribe for weekly wine conversations.Learn More About the St. Francishttps://www.stfranciswinery.com/Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Guest Introduction00:55 – From Veterinary Medicine to Winemaking05:14 – Luxury Cabernet & Early Career07:42 – Joining St. Francis & Carrying the Legacy10:08 – Making Wine for a Wide Audience15:07 – What St. Francis Wines Aim to Deliver18:15 – Protecting Quality at Scale22:06 – 2023 Merlot Breakdown34:36 – 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Breakdown42:45 – Review & Ratings47:25 – Pinot or Chardonnay Game50:13 – Final Thoughts + Where to Find St. Francis

Every other movie seems to be touted as a “tour de force”--but Philip Barantini's 2021 look at ninety minutes in the life of a chef and everyone around him really earns that praise. The entire film was shot in one take, not to be “original,” but because doing so reflects the tension and stress of the whole enterprise: a restaurant, like a film, is a complicated ecosystem in which personalities, hang-ups, failures, and backstories collide. Join us for a conversation about how the restaurant is, like so many of our jobs, a petri dish in which radically different people are placed and forced to coexist. Sometimes, things get ugly. Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Adam Reiner's The New Rules of Dining Out explains how restaurants work and complements the film like a Cabernet Sauvignon does a steak. You can also see Adam Reiner being interviewed about his book and favorite restaurant-based films here on Pages and Frames. Please subscribe to the show and consider leaving us a rating or review. You can find over three hundred episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Letterboxd and email us any time at fifteenminutefilm@gmail.com with requests and recommendations. Check out Dan Moran's substack, Pages and Frames, where he writes about books and movies, as well as his many film-related author interviews on The New Books Network. Read Mike Takla's substack, The Grumbler's Almanac, for commentary on offbeat topics of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Every other movie seems to be touted as a “tour de force”--but Philip Barantini's 2021 look at ninety minutes in the life of a chef and everyone around him really earns that praise. The entire film was shot in one take, not to be “original,” but because doing so reflects the tension and stress of the whole enterprise: a restaurant, like a film, is a complicated ecosystem in which personalities, hang-ups, failures, and backstories collide. Join us for a conversation about how the restaurant is, like so many of our jobs, a petri dish in which radically different people are placed and forced to coexist. Sometimes, things get ugly. Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Adam Reiner's The New Rules of Dining Out explains how restaurants work and complements the film like a Cabernet Sauvignon does a steak. You can also see Adam Reiner being interviewed about his book and favorite restaurant-based films here on Pages and Frames. Please subscribe to the show and consider leaving us a rating or review. You can find over three hundred episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Letterboxd and email us any time at fifteenminutefilm@gmail.com with requests and recommendations. Check out Dan Moran's substack, Pages and Frames, where he writes about books and movies, as well as his many film-related author interviews on The New Books Network. Read Mike Takla's substack, The Grumbler's Almanac, for commentary on offbeat topics of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

Every other movie seems to be touted as a “tour de force”--but Philip Barantini's 2021 look at ninety minutes in the life of a chef and everyone around him really earns that praise. The entire film was shot in one take, not to be “original,” but because doing so reflects the tension and stress of the whole enterprise: a restaurant, like a film, is a complicated ecosystem in which personalities, hang-ups, failures, and backstories collide. Join us for a conversation about how the restaurant is, like so many of our jobs, a petri dish in which radically different people are placed and forced to coexist. Sometimes, things get ugly. Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Adam Reiner's The New Rules of Dining Out explains how restaurants work and complements the film like a Cabernet Sauvignon does a steak. You can also see Adam Reiner being interviewed about his book and favorite restaurant-based films here on Pages and Frames. Please subscribe to the show and consider leaving us a rating or review. You can find over three hundred episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Letterboxd and email us any time at fifteenminutefilm@gmail.com with requests and recommendations. Check out Dan Moran's substack, Pages and Frames, where he writes about books and movies, as well as his many film-related author interviews on The New Books Network. Read Mike Takla's substack, The Grumbler's Almanac, for commentary on offbeat topics of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

Is Hope a leadership style?@Hopefamilywines  @aowinery #pasorobles #napavalleywines #wine #podcast #radioshow #hostCo hosts : Good ol Boy Justin, Made Man Maury, Made Man BobSIPS –  This episode takes you on a flavorful journey through the heart of Paso Robles, featuring an exciting lineup of wines that showcase the region's rich terroir. If you think that Paso is standing in the shadow of Napa Valley, they are casting their own shadow with such exceptional wines that are a bit more approachable and easier on the wine budget. Our hosts share their tasting notes, lively banter, and, of course, their signature SIPS ratings. We will be discussing these wines and rating them from 1-5 with 5 being the best:4:00 Austin Paso Robles Chardonnay Barrel 233 SIPS9:13 Quest Cabernet Franc 20234 SIPS15:48 Treana Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 20234 SIPS19:05 Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 20234 SIPS25:28 Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Houyi Vineyard 20224 SIPS33:20 Alpha Omega Era Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 20225 SIPSinfo@sipssudsandsmokes.comX- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB/Bluesky - @sipssudsandsmokesSips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Enjoying that cool Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back RoadsDownload your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell Swing / FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Talk Media Network, Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBeanProducer: Made Man BobExecutive Producer: Good ol Boy MikeWine Tasting, Paso Robles, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Austin Hope, Alpha Omega, Quest Wines, Triana Wines, Wine Reviews, Wine Ratings, Wine Pairing, Napa Valley, Wine Regions, Wine Enthusiasts, Wine Education, Wine Culture, Wine Aromas, Wine Flavors, Wine Experience

This week I cover Lodi, California, an historic wine region in the Central Valley of California that has been growing grapes since the 1850s.   Located 40 miles /64 km south of Sacramento and 90 miles/ 145 km east of San Francisco, Lodi is an often overlooked wine region, despite the fact that it has been recognized as an American Viticultural Area (AVA) since 1986. Lodi AVAs. Source: Lodi Winegrape Commission   Lodi certainly doesn't lack for vineyard land --today the region has 100,000 acres/ 40,500 ha planted to wine grapes, with 750 growers, 80 wineries, and about 65 tasting rooms. 20% of California's total wine is made from Lodi grapes. The AVA also has the highest concentration of old vines in California. Photo: Bechthold Vineyard planted 1886. Credit:  Randy Caparoso, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons   Although the region is known for big, juicy, high alcohol Zinfandel Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and red blends, the real secret is that with a library of 125+ different varietals growing, Lodi is doing a lot of experimentation with alternative varietals and some of it is pretty cool. Lodi has a few tricks up its sleeve.   In this show, I cover all of the details of Lodi from the history, to the climate and land, to the AVAs, and the wine styles. I mention some key producers, and then I wrap with some of the challenges that Lodi faces and the opportunities it has in front of it.   A fun show and a new way to look at a Wine region that you may be thought you knew all about.   Source for this show was primarily the excellent site of the Lodi Winegrape Commission: 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  

In this episode of Inside Winemaking, Jim Duane sits down with Matteo Abreu, fifth-generation Napa Valley farmer and part of the Abreu vineyard management family, to explore what it means to grow and farm at the highest level in one of the world's most demanding wine regions. Matteo shares his path into the family business, the realities of multi-generational vineyard management, and how Abreu approaches vineyard site selection, soil preparation, drainage, and long-term vineyard design. The conversation highlights the importance of matching the right varieties to the right sites, with a particular focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and how disciplined vineyard preparation sets the foundation for premium wine quality. The discussion also dives into modern challenges and hands-on solutions in Napa Valley viticulture, including heat management strategies such as shade cloth, pre-irrigation cooling, and selective use of misting, along with crop load management and canopy decisions for Cabernet Franc. Matteo also shares insights into Abreu's small-lot winemaking philosophy, co-fermentation practices, and the limits of automation in both vineyard and winery operations. Beyond grapes, listeners will hear about Abreu's olive oil production, olive fruit fly management, and commercial blueberry farming, offering a broader look at how diversified, detail-driven farming supports both wine quality and long-term sustainability.

GSM sounds like a cool stage name@Bodegacorazondelsol @gamble_estates @whitehalllane @donmelchorwine #wine #napavalleywine #podcast #radioshow #hostCo hosts : Good ol Boy Harmeet, Good ol Boy Justin, Made Man Maury, Made Man BobSIPS – Join us for a delightful exploration of some remarkable wines from Napa Valley and Mendoza, Argentina. In this episode, we'll be tasting and rating an impressive lineup. Our hosts dive into the unique characteristics of each wine, sharing their tasting notes, food pairings, and a healthy dose of humor along the way. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or just starting your journey, this episode promises to be both informative and entertaining. Get ready for ratings from 1-5 with our signature SIPS sounds!4:46 Gamble Estates Yountville Sauvignon Blanc 20244 SIPS11:11 Corazon del Sol Luminoso GSM Blend 2022 Mendoza Argentina3 SIPS17:17 Whitehall Lane Napa Valley Merlot 20213 SIPS23:52 Revana Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021 4 SIPS29:56 Revana Estate Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena 20214 SIPS33:19 Don Melchor Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 20215 SIPSinfo@sipssudsandsmokes.comX- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB/Bluesky - @sipssudsandsmokesSips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Enjoying that cool Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back RoadsDownload your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell Swing / FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Talk Media Network, Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBeanProducer: Made Man BobExecutive Producer: Good ol Boy MikeWine Tasting, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Gsm Blend, Napa Valley Wines, Mendoza Wines, Wine Ratings, Merlot, Wine Reviews, Wine And Food Pairing, Wine Education, Wine Enthusiasts, Don Melchor, Wine Production, Vineyard History, Tasting Notes, Wine Cellar, Wine Appreciation, Fine Wines, Wine Podcast

Stags Leap Wine Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Judgement of Paris, Fay Vineyard and interview w Marcus Notaro, Head Winemaker at Stags Leap Wine Cellars in the Napa Valley. ON THE ROAD with MR CA WINE is about California's cool, aspirational lifestyle and awesome wines hosted by Chuck Cramer, a California native, living in London and is the Director of European & Asian sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in CA wine, chatting along the way with the experts who make it all happen. This week's episode includes an interview with Marcus Notaro, Head Winemaker, Stags Leap Wine Cellars.