Podcasts about cinsault

Boxed wine sucks - or does it?!? When a listener suggested we do an episode on boxed wine given all of the nuttiness with tariffs and rising wine prices, we said “Why the eff not?!?” Look, we may be wine reviewers and have our own fancy-pants wine podcast, but that doesn't mean we are too good for boxed wine. And, we think you will be very surprised to learn about how popular boxed wine has become, not only in the US but across the world. And, we think you will be surprised by our reviews of the wines we tasted. So there's a there there if you are willing to open your mind. We also think you will be very surprised to learn about the history of boxed wine - which should probably be called bagged wine, or bladder wine, BTW - and how good of a bargain it can really be. Wines reviewed in this episode: Bota Box Pinot Grigio, La Vieille Ferme Red Wine Vin RougeSend 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

In the highly anticipated 2025/5785 Second Annual Pesach episode, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath make their Seder Wine Picks. They choose exclusively red, non-mevushal, and easy to drink wines for the Four Cups. They emphasize the importance of choosing Israeli wines for the Seder and supporting the Israeli wine industry.In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Kenny Friedman discuss their top wine picks for Passover. The conversation highlights the diversity and quality of Israeli wines and the importance of supporting Israeli winemakers, more so now than ever. They also discuss the significance of remembering and focusing on the remaining Israeli hostages during the Seder, may they be brought home safely, speedily, and in good health now, as well as all of our soldiers, may Hashem watch over them. Next Year in Jerusalem!Kenny's Picks:Seder 1 (Israeli Only):Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, Rose, Brut, 2017Vitkin, Israeli Journey, Red, 2023Dalton, Asufa, Grounded, Zuriman, 2023Gva'ot, Gofna, Reserve, Bittuni, 2023(Alternate option: Domaine du Castel, La Vie, Rouge, 2023)Shulchan Orech: Recanati, Reserve, Wild Carignan, 2014Seder 2 (International):Hagafen, Brut Rose, 2015Kleinlerer, Dancin' Sophie, Cinsault, 2024Binah, Pinot Noir, 2022Shirah, Riverbench, Pinot Meunier, 2021Shulchan Orech: Carmel, Single Vineyard, Sha'al, Merlot, 2010Yisroel's Picks:Seder 1 and 2 (Both Israel)Bravdo Neta Red, 2023 Tulip Merlot, 2021Recanati Young Vines Carignan ,2019Yarden Cabernet, 2009Odem Forest Red Blend, 2023Dalton Scarlett,  2020Yaacov Oryah Up We Go,  2020Netofa DOR Syrah, 2017Bat Shlomo Regavim, 2021Support the showEmail your questions and comments to kosherwinepodcast@gmail.com

Send us a textLooking for the perfect summer wine that won't break the bank? We've uncovered a hidden gem that might just become your new warm-weather staple. At just $6.99, La Ferme Julienne Rosé 2023 from Trader Joe's delivers surprising complexity and refreshment that punches well above its modest price tag.This French rosé comes with an interesting backstory. While it bears the Trader Joe's stamp, it's crafted by respected producer Familia Perrin specifically for the retailer. What makes it unique is how it's produced – using the saignée method, where juice is "bled off" during red wine production, giving this rosé more body and character than many of its peers. The blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Cinsault creates a harmonious balance that works beautifully when properly chilled.Despite carrying the broader Vin de France designation rather than a specific regional appellation, this wine doesn't disappoint in the glass. It offers bright, refreshing acidity alongside enough flavor complexity to keep things interesting. We found it to be versatile enough to pair with summer staples like fresh salads, cold shrimp, or a diverse cheese board. The 2023 vintage drinks beautifully now, though the 2024 is also becoming available if you prefer the freshest option possible. Whether you're hosting friends or simply unwinding after a long day, this affordable French rosé proves that excellent wine experiences don't require emptying your wallet. Give it a try and let us know what you think of this remarkable value find!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

What makes the Languedoc particularly well-suited for organic viticulture? How have the wines of the Languedoc evolved since the 70s? How do the wines of the Languedoc region of southern France differ from neighbouring Roussillon? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Rosemary George You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Two of you are going to win a copy of her terrific book, Wines of the Languedoc. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose two people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights What was it like becoming one of the first women to earn the Master of Wine designation? How did Rosemary's journey into wine writing begin? What inspired Rosemary's initial fascination with the Languedoc region? What do you need to know about the Languedoc region in terms of geography and how it fits into the bigger picture of French wine? Why is the Languedoc particularly well suited to organic viticulture? How does Rosemary's book, Wines of the Languedoc, compare to other books about the region? What are the classic grape varieties and wines of the Languedoc? How does the Garrigue influence Languedoc wines? How does the Languedoc's maritime climate compare to other wine regions in France? What are the key distinctions between the Languedoc and Roussillon regions? Who are some of the more interesting winemakers that Rosemary has met in the Languedoc? How are Languedoc winemakers responding to new challenges due to climate change?   Key Takeaways As Rosemary notes, the Languedoc has a lot of advantages for organic viticulture, especially the winds. So if it rains, the winds dry everything up pretty quickly. Rot is not usually a problem in the Languedoc. She adds that vintages are becoming more irregular than they were, but certainly it's a lot easier to be organic in the Languedoc than it is in say Chablis. In the Languedoc, for red wine, Rosemary says, you have Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan and Cinsault. Syrah and Mourvèdre were grape varieties that were planted in the 70s, 80s. It's what they called the cépages améliorateurs, the improving grape varieties. It was thought the Carignan needed to have something else added to it. Now, I think there's a trend. People realize how good Carignan is, especially with climate change coming into effect. It will make some really good wine. There's a bit of spice, bit of red fruit, there's a bit of freshness, there's some acidity and as well as tannin. The Languedoc region of southern France and neighbouring Roussillon are completely different, Rosemary observes, because Roussillon was part of Spain until the Treaty of the Pyrenees. They see themselves as Northern Catalonia. The Pyrenees for Roussillon is a unifying thing, and it does not divide them from Spain, it unites them. Whereas Languedoc speaks Occitan, and it has a different history. And the wine makes them different because the key grape variety of Roussillon is Grenache, and that was also used for Vin Doux Naturel, fortified wines that like Banyuls and Maury and Rivesaltes. They're matured in barrel and last for for years. One of the great wines in the world and totally underappreciated. The Languedoc doesn't have that tradition to the same extent.   About Rosemary George MW Rosemary George has been in the wine industry for 52 years. She passed the prestigious Master of Wine exam in 1979, making her one of the first female MWs in the world. In 1981, she started writing about wine as a freelancer and has subsequently authored fourteen books, including those on New Zealand, Tuscany, Chablis, Faugeres, the Languedoc and Roussillon.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/324.

Bandol is arguably the most important appellation in Provence at the southeastern tip of France. Although it makes white, this very small region is known for its ageworthy reds and rosés made mainly of Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Cinsault.   In this show I review the long history of Bandol from the Greeks to the real estate agents of today, and talk about the various terroirs in this appellation. I talk about the grapes, why Mourvedre makes such a big difference in allowing the reds and rosés to age, and some ideas of flavors, producers, and how long to age these wines. From the Rosés of Southern France by Liz Gabay, MW and Ben Bernheim   Since these are rosés that can age and ones that have more robust flavors, I wanted to do this show in the winter. I think it's good for us to think about different ways to look at pink wine, especially high-quality pink wine! And considering Bandol a multi-season wine is a great step in that direction!     ________________________________________________________________ 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    

Our wine-tasting duo discuss their favorite wines and why they like them. Do you know your favorite wine and why you like it? Do you know the characteristics of your favorite wines? Why do you like a certain wine? This episode will help you make better buying decisions, find alternative varieties, and understand why you like the wines you do.Tonight, we are tasting:1. Denise's favorite wine is the 2022 Gerard Bertrand Cote de Roses. We bought this wine at Costco for $12.99. It is a Rose' Wine blended with Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault grapes. It comes from the Languedoc region of France. Aromas of red fruits, black currant and red currant. Palette - floral notes of rose, citrus and grapefruit. Fresh finish with notes of English candy.2. Dennis' favorite is the 2016 Rivallana Rioja Reserva. We purchased this bottle at Costco for $9.99. The Wine Spectator rated this wine a 92 and the Wine Enthusiast a 90. It is a blend of 90% Tempranillo - 5% Mazuelo -3% Graciano - 2% Garnacha. Inky garnet in the glass, this wine has a nose of black currant, purple plum, rosemary and oregano. It is soft at first sip, then tannins build in volume, mingling with flavors of cassis, blackberry, dark chocolate, coffee bean, and salted almonds. There is a touch of salinity on an otherwise bright finish. Next week our tasting will include:1. 2021 Yulumba Barossa Shiraz. We purchased this wine from Wall to Wall Wine for $19.99.2. 2019 Greg Norman, Limestone Coast Shiraz from Wall to Wall Wine for $15.50.3. 2022 Yellow Tail Shiraz from Walmart for $5.99.

In this show I host Alex Milner from Natte Valleij. He is my first South African guest and the first Cinsault-focused producer I've had on the show. Photo: Alex Milner. Credit: Natte Valleij Instagram I first learned about Natte Valleij from a local importer who presented the wine as an option for a wine dinner I put together with a restaurant partner. Among all the wines I tasted that day, the Cinsault from this South African producer stood out and it performed beautifully with the food at the dinner, as well.   The wine inspired me to do a Grape Miniseries show on Cinsault (episode 525), and the interest among the Patrons in this grape was very high, so I knew I had to have Alex Milner on the show to discuss his wines and his Cinsault passion.    Alex is doing something unusual in South Africa and he is a bit of a wine adventurer, finding old vineyards through is other passion -- cycling! He is energetic, funny, cool, smart, and determined. By pursuing this unsung hero of a grape, Alex has created a small movement of Cinsault rediscovery in South Africa. To use cycling parlance, he has staged the winning breakaway in South African wines: Cinsault! We discuss the importance of Stellenbosch University in the South African wine industry, the history of Cinsault, the differences between the vineyards Alex sources from, and his beautiful Natte Valleij wines.  Photo: Natte Valleij Wines Credit: Natte Valleij Instagram   Seek out these wines! They are terrific, as is Alex!!  (PS -- the show is marked explicit because Alex drops an F bomb, but it's necessary to his point...)   ___________________________________________________ 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    

Pour ouvrir la 5ème saison de 20 Divin, j'ai choisi le Var, Villecroze plus exactement, pour rencontrer le propriétaire de Château Thuerry, Jean-Louis Croquet, 81 ans.Après voir réalisé la fusion de Pernod et de Ricard, créé Motivaction dans les années 70, une société d'études qui va devenir à coup de rachats, la Sofrès, le numéro un mondial des études de marché et d'opinion, Jean-Louis Croquet va entamer une deuxième vie à 57 ans, en rachetant Château Thuerry, avec pour ambition d'en faire le Haut-Brion de la Provence.Le matin de notre rencontre, je le vois arriver tout sourire, fier de m'annoncer que son fils, Thomas Mars, le chanteur du groupe Phoenix, fera la clôture des Jeux Olympiques de Paris. Dans ce 70ème épisode de 20 Divin, un peu plus long que de coutume, on ne va pas parler que de rosé.A

Tonight our blind-tasting pair looks for a wine you can enjoy before summer is over. We will delve into some facts about Rose' so you can make an informed purchase.We will also talk about wine characteristics, terms, and general rules you may want to follow to make your wine tasting experience the best it can be.We are also changing our format from a double-blind tasting to a single-blind tasting. NOOOOO! DON”T DO IT!!! Oh wait, what does that even mean? We will explain. Tonight, we taste:1. 2023 Kirkland Provence $7.99 from Costco. The blend includes 36% Grenache, 28% Cinsault, 12% Syrah, 10% Vermentino, 5% Carignan, 5% Tibouren, and 4% Ugni Blanc. The Reverse Wine Snob says - Aroma: strawberry, cherry and a little watermelon plus some salty minerality and pleasing touches of wild herbs and flowers. (Bulk buy) 2. 2023 Ro Substance Rose $9.99 from Costco. This wine is made from the Syrah grape and comes from the Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington State. The Reverse Wine Snob says – Aroma: strawberry, melon and cherry, along with some light herbal notes. Tastes: Watermelon and some other tart fruit notes are added to all the other flavors from the nose. Smooth and a bit creamy, the wine also has great depth of flavor on the rich, juicy fruit.3. 2023 Illahe Tempranillo Rose' $19.99 from Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits. The wine comes from https://www.illahevineyards.com/wines in the Willamette Valley from 100% Tempranillo Grapes that are picked early to give acidity. 25% barrel and 75% tank fermented. 3.22 pH (this is low so should be bright and crisp). The winemaker says Aromas of Lemon zest, spruce, rhubarb, and fleshy watermelon rind. Taste: juicy honeydew melon and Oregon strawberry finish. Next week we will have a red wine Budget Bargain Hunt Episode. Each wine will cost less than $10. We will be tasting three wines that will include:1. 2018 Bogle Petite Sirah that we purchased at Costco for $8.49.2. 2016 Chateau Le Grand Moulin, Blaye Cotes De Bordeaux, purchased at Costco for $8.00.3. 2020 Aglianico Puglia IGP, Epicuro Vino Rosso from Trader Joes for $5.99.

IWP Ep52 Marty Winters and Alex Pitts - Maître de Chai - Today we're hearing from Marty and Alex from Maître de Chai.  They have a great story about their transition from cooking in Michelin starred restaurants to apprenticing with some of Californias great winemakers.  They make great site based wines from their winery in Berkeley. We discuss how they made the transition from kitchens to wine, how 130 year old Cinsault inspired them and how you can support California winemakers. You can find their wine at mdc.wine and follow them at instagram.com/mdcwine Follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me continue telling wine stories and keep the podcast ad free - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Thanks. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-wine-podcast/id1673557547⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/06FsKGiM9mYhhCHEFDOwjb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/indiewinepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-wood4/support

When most people talk about Rosé wine, they are most likely referring to Provence Rosé. Most people also probably think that Provence Rosé is what all Rosé wine tastes like, but that is not true. In this latest getting serious about Rosé episode, we spend some time talking about why that is. Now, it is true that Rosé from Provence is the most popular, and good ones are crisp and refreshing with good acidity which makes them favorites for summer sippers and pairing with lighter fare. But we bet there is a lot about Provence Rosé that you don't know about. Which is why we are getting serious about Rosé. Made generally from a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah - and sometimes many other grapes - this French Rosé has a distinctive taste profile and color that are hard to miss. Whether you are a Rosé lover or a Rosé doubter, there is always something to learn and appreciate about any wine - so join us to learn more! Wines reviewed in this episode: 2022 The Beach Rosé by Whispering Angel, 2022 Aix Rosé.Send 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

In this episode, Dave and Ray set out to determine if there is typicity with rosé wines in a blind tasting format selected by the podcast producer, Alanna. What were the results of the blind tasting episode? Listen to find out!2023 Rodney Strong Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir.2023 Bodegas Muga Rosado (Garnacha and Viura).2022 Nervi-Conterno Il Rosato (Nebbiolo).2022 Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé (65% Mourvèdre, 35% Cinsault).BONUS (5TH) POUR: 2022 @domaineguigal E. Guigal Tavel Rosé.

Cinsault or Cinsaut is a grape you've probably rarely heard of, but if you drink Provence or southern French rosé you have it all the time! The grape is planted widely in the south of France, but the grape's biggest champions are in the New World, where Cinsault is getting new attention for making light, acidic, refreshing reds.   This is a warm-climate grape, that actually thrives in dry and hot places. This grape is essential to our changing climate -- it retains acidity with low sugars even in the hottest conditions, providing a lifted, bright note to reds and rosés. Photo: Carignan. Source: Vins-Rhone ___________________________________________________ With typical aromas of ripe red berry fruit, like raspberry, strawberry and cherry, warm spice, and violet or dark flower notes and floral, strawberry, peach, and tea leaf notes in rosé, this is a lovely grape if made well.    Where can you find Cinsault as a varietal wine or a big player in a blend?  France: Southern Rhône, Provence and the Languedoc have big plantings of Cinsault  Other Countries: Italy, Spain, North Africa, Chile, Australia   Then we get to the most impassioned fans of Cinsault… Lebanon: In the mountainous region of the Bekaa Valley, Cinsault has thrived for decades. The famed Chateau Musar red relies on Cinsault in its most prestigious blend  ________ California, USA: California has the oldest Cinsault vines in the world in Lodi, California at the Bechthold Vineyard which was planted in 1886.  ________ South Africa saw growth in Cinsault in the mid 1800s because growers knew it could handle the hot, arid climate around Cape Town. It is a parent of Pilotage. I mention is Natte Valleij as a great Cinsault producer. Other producers from many regions in South Africa are also doing great things with Cinsault.   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    

Join Gretchen Voelcker, the owner and winemaker of Luna Hart Wines, as she takes us on a tour of Hendricks Vineyard in Ballard Canyon - a key source of grapes for her small-production, minimal intervention wines. https://lunahartwines.com  Learn about Gretchen's passion project, Luna Hart, which she started in 2014 with a focus on unique varietals like Grüner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, Cinsault, Counoise, and Syrah. Hear how her background, from growing up on a farm to studying business and plant sciences, led her to the wine industry and the creativity she finds in making small-lot, terroir-driven wines. Discover why Gretchen chose to base her winemaking career in Santa Barbara County, citing the region's high percentage of women winemakers, entrepreneurial spirit, and diverse microclimates that allow for experimentation with a wide range of grape varieties. Gain insights into Gretchen's minimal intervention winemaking approach, including native fermentations, limited oak influence, and thoughtful sulfur use, as she navigates the challenges of producing balanced wines in the face of climate change and extreme weather events. This video provides valuable perspectives for wine enthusiasts interested in exploring the people, places, and philosophies behind some of Santa Barbara County's most distinctive small-lot wine brands. THIS IS EPISODE 106 OF UNDERSTANDING WINE WITH AUSTIN BEEMAN http://www.austinbeeman.com/podcast  SPECIAL THANKS: Gretchen Voelcker Tymari LoRe www.lunahartwines.com  Chris Kern  https://pasosecco.com  https://forgottengrapes.com  Thank you for helping with the coordination and planning of my enter Trip to Paso Robles and the Central Coast, California. EQUIPMENT: Main Camera: Canon R8 https://amzn.to/486cHQf  2nd Camera: DJi Pocket 2 https://amzn.to/3GEwqL3   Mic:  Audio Technica AT875R https://amzn.to/3TaIfAn  Travel Bag: Peak Design Travel Line Backpack 45L. https://amzn.to/41b6FvA  Camera Bag:  Peak Design Everyday Messenger Bag. https://amzn.to/481yGaU  FOLLOW AUSTIN BEEMAN'S WINE ADVENTURE Website: http://www.austinbeeman.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinbeeman/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austincbeeman  WORK WITH AUSTIN:  http://www.austinbeeman.com/about-me  or acbwine@gmail.com  --- AUSTIN BEEMAN… is a veteran of the wine business with nearly a quarter century's experience in Marketing and Sales (wholesale, retail, & DTC.)  Austin has a deep knowledge of the global wine business with expertise in Wholesale Distribution, Brand Management, B2B & B2C Fine Wine Sales, and Wine Marketing with Quantifiable ROI. Austin Beeman most recently executed on that expertise for Cutting Edge Selections as Vice President of Marketing / Brand Manager Emerging Regions.  While Director of Marketing for Bonny Doon Vineyard, he managed one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns in the wine industry.  His video podcast “Understanding Wine with Austin Beeman” has been praised in USA Today and has reached nearly one million wine lovers around the world. Austin holds the prestigious MBA in Wine & Spirits Management from Kedge Business School in Bordeaux.

Dave and Ray are both big fans of The Beatles. In this episode, each chose 2 members of The Beatles and were tasked with selecting a wine they felt paired best with that member of The Beatles. Want to know what Dave and Ray selected for their pairings? Listen now to find out!2020 Cristom Vineyards Louise Vineyard Viognier.2018 EIEIO & Co. Wind Hill Pinot Noir.2017 Domaine Tempier "Pour Lulu" Bandol Rouge (75% Mourvèdre, 14% Grenache, 9% Cinsault, and 2% Carignan).2018 Domaine Antoine Sanzay "Les Poyeux" Samur Champigny (Cab Franc).Fun Topics Discussed: Grapelgangers? George Michael and the 5th Beatle. Mc's vs Mac's? Favorite Albums.

Maison Barboulot Cinsault Rosé 2023-Trader Joe's $6 Tasty French RoséMaison Barboulot has been a popular brand at TJ's with their Cabernet/Syrah value-priced wine.These are Vin de Pays/IGP wines from vineyards in the Languedoc.The Languedoc is the largest growing region in France and the place where French people get their value-priced wines.You should too !For all the details check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best value-priced PODCAST.Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

The ever so popular Copper River Salmon are beginning to run! In this weeks episode, we're getting a masterclass in fishing and crabbing in Alaska with Sena Wheeler from Sena Sea as she walks us through their process of catching and shipping over some crab cakes and, you guessed it, Copper River Salmon!#HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #PulmonaryEdema #EasterEggWines this episode:2022 Hedges CMS ($14 at area stores)2021  Erath Pinot Noir ($16 at area stores)Sena Seas seafood this episode: Crab Cakes ($65 for 4 3oz crab cakes) Copper River Sockeye Salmon ($94 for 4 6oz portions) Don't take chances with your seafood purchases! Visit https://www.senasea.com and bring your seafood to the next level!**Some other wines to consider are wines from one of today's sponsors, Elsom Cellars. Their Albariño with these crab cakes and their Rosé of Cinsault would pair perfectly with this salmon!**Wine Time Fridays Charity Sips: A Toast to Good Deeds** - Copper River Watershed Project (CRWP) The Copper River Watershed Project (CRWP) is dedicated to enhancing the vitality and sustainability of the Copper River watershed's salmon-based communities, economies and cultures in North America. A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: 3D Kitchens by Design and Elsom Cellars! 3D Kitchens by Design: If you're ready for a complete kitchen upgrade, 3D Kitchens by Design is THE place for you. Visit https://3dkitchensbydesign.com for more information. Located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; 3D Kitchens by Design: Dream, Design, DeliverElsom Cellars: Good times are meant to be shared and so are great grapes and great wines! Since 2006, Elsom Cellars has been producing brilliant Washington wines. For more information about Elsom Wines, please visit http://www.elsomcellars.com or call them at 425-298-3082.And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average.  Please visit https://todhornby.com or contact him at veryaveragemusic@gmail.comThe CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week - Complementary This describes a pairing where the flavors of the wine and food enhance each other, creating a new and more complex flavor profile. For example, a crisp Sauvignon Blanc can complement the citrusy notes in a seafood dish. Mentions: Luke Marquis, Mollydooker, Rosemary Manor.Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Rocky Pond Stratastone White, Louis M. Martini Sauvignon Blanc, Harumph Cabernet Sauvignon, Mer Soleil Chardonnay, Elsom Cellars Isabella, David Duband Louis Auguste Bourgogne Hautes- Côtes de Nuits (red Burgundy) and a Lòfos Xinomavro Rosé. Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets), Instagram (@WineTimeFridays) on our YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@winetimefridays and on Threads, which is @winetimefridays. You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back! © 2024 Wine Time Fridays - All Rights Reserved

Auf zum zweiten Teil der Côte du Rhône. Das Weinbaugebiet der südlichen Rhône erstreckt sich entlang des Rhône-Tals in Südfrankreich und ist bekannt für seine vielfältigen Weine und malerischen Landschaften. Geographisch gesehen erstreckt sich das Gebiet von Vienne im Norden bis zur Mündung des Flusses in die Camargue im Süden. Das Klima in diesem Gebiet ist mediterran geprägt, mit heißen trockenen Sommern und milden Wintern, was ideale Bedingungen für den Weinbau schafft.Die Weinproduktion in der südlichen Rhône konzentriert sich auf rote und roséfarbene Weine, wobei die Hauptrebsorte Grenache ist. Weitere wichtige Rebsorten sind Syrah, Mourvèdre und Cinsault. Die Weine werden oft in Cuvées gemischt, um komplexe Aromen und Geschmacksprofile zu erzeugen. Bekannte Appellationen in diesem Gebiet sind Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas und Vacqueyras. Die Landschaft der südlichen Rhône ist geprägt von sanften Hügeln, Weinbergen und malerischen Dörfern, die einen charmanten und idyllischen Anblick bieten. Wir schließen die 90. Folge, mit einem gewissen Gefühl von Wehmut und gleichzeitig großer Dankbarkeit wende ich mich heute an euch, um euch für eure unglaubliche Treue und Unterstützung in den letzten drei Jahren zu danken. Es war eine unvergessliche Reise, die wir gemeinsam auf unserem Podcast-Projekt erlebt haben. Eure kontinuierliche Unterstützung, eure Kommentare, euer Feedback und vor allem eure Zeit, die ihr uns gewidmet habt, haben diesen Podcast zu dem gemacht, was er heute ist. Jede Woche haben wir uns bemüht, euch interessante, inspirierende und unterhaltsame Inhalte zu bieten, und es war eine Ehre zu sehen, wie ihr diese Inhalte aufgenommen und mit uns geteilt habt. Es ist schwer in Worte zu fassen, wie sehr eure Treue und euer Engagement uns motiviert haben, weiterzumachen und unser Bestes zu geben. Ihr seid das Herz und die Seele dieses Projekts, und ohne euch wäre es nicht das, was es ist. Obwohl dieses Kapitel nun pausiert, bleibt die Erinnerung an die gemeinsamen Momente und Gespräche bestehen. Wir hoffen, dass unsere Wege sich in Zukunft wieder kreuzen und dass ihr weiterhin Teil unserer Community bleibt. Vielleicht darf ich den einen oder anderen auch mit unserem weiterführenden Podcastprojekt „SOMMELIER“ begeistern. Vielen Dank, dass ihr uns auf dieser Reise begleitet habt. Eure Unterstützung bedeutet uns mehr, als wir in Worte fassen können. Eure Lars & Silvio

Das Osterfest steht vor der Tür und damit auch die Suche nach dem perfekten Ostermenü. Aber keine Sorge, egal ob bei Dir Lammbraten, Eiersalat oder Rüblikuchen auf den Tisch kommen: Lou hat den passenden Begleiter in Sachen Wein für Dich parat. Ganz wichtig dabei: Hauptsache Bubbles! Wein der Woche: ASTRADA Dry White Portwine bit.ly/3ZejWlR Richtig gelesen - es gibt auch weißen Portwein! Passt nicht nur genial als erfrischender Aperitif in Form eines White Port Tonic zu gesalzenen Mandeln, sondern auch hervorragend zu gegrilltem Lachs oder einer Scheibe Gruyere. Süßer weißer Portwein hingegen ist eine Wucht zu fruchtigen Desserts wie zum Beispiel einer Zitronentarte mit Baiser. Frage der Woche: Hat Lou einen Tipp für ein veganes Ostergericht mit passender Weinempfehlung? „Für ein veganes Osteressen empfehle ich einen Mushroom Lentil Shepherd's Pie – habe ich selber schon gegessen und fand es unfassbar lecker. Linsen und Pilze werden dabei unter einer Kruste aus cremigem Kartoffelpüree im Ofen goldbraun und knusprig gebacken. Aufgrund der Würze und Deftigkeit passen hier fruchtbetonte, mittelschwere Rotweine wie Grenache, Cinsault, Merlot oder Malbec sehr gut. Diese Rebsorten funktionieren auch hervorragend mit grünen Beilagen wie z.B. Bohnen oder Brokkoli.“ – Lou Hier findest Du passende Rezepte: Gefüllte Eier https://www.edeka.de/rezepte/rezept/gefuellte-eier.jsp Lammkarree mit Thymian https://www.edeka.de/rezepte/rezept/lammkarree-mit-thymian.jsp Lammlachse https://www.edeka.de/rezepte/rezept/lammlachse.jsp Spargel mit Lachs https://www.edeka.de/rezepte/rezept/spargel-mit-lachs.jsp Gurken-Kartoffeln mit Hering https://www.edeka.de/rezepte/rezept/gurken-kartoffeln-mit-hering.jsp Hot Cross Buns https://www.edeka.de/rezepte/rezept/hot-cross-buns.jsp Karottenkuchen https://www.edeka.de/rezepte/rezept/karottenkuchen.jsp Gefüllter Hefezopf https://www.edeka.de/rezepte/rezept/gefuellter-hefezopf.jsp Genau das Richtige für Deine Weinprobe und zum Üben von Verkostungen: Das Cheers! Aromarad https://www.edeka.de/services/edeka-medien/cheers-podcast/index.jsp Lust auf den perfekten Weinmoment? Mit den Cheers! Weinplaylisten findest Du tolle Musik zu jeder Flasche Wein https://open.spotify.com/user/31umv65e2qkqtw3xamou2qwcoska 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.

Ok, let's be honest. Pinotage is a TRIP. It is like no other wine we have ever had before, and is flat out an experience that you have to try. You may not love it, or even like it, but you have to try it. Especially the Coffee Pinotage which in and of itself is an adventure (and is really a thing)! Pinotage is a wine that was invented in South Africa about 100 years ago, and is considered its signature wine. A cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, it has a smell and taste that is unique, interesting, and hard to pin down. Take from that what you will. In this episode, we discuss the wine industry in South Africa, which is bigger than you may think, and give some history about the wine. But mostly we taste and review Pinotage, and, to be transparent, we do not hold back on what we really think. Don't worry - it's pretty fun! Wines reviewed in this episode: 2018 Fleur du Cap Pinotage, 2021 Lievland Pinotage, 2021 Barista Pinotage. 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

This is the weekly columnValentine's Day, the inspired capitalist fabrication of greeting card makers, florists, and chocolatiers, happens next Wednesday. Here are some notions about wine to titillate your cherished someone.This is something of a sweet and soft day, so shy away from dry, acidic whites. Sauvignon blanc is a splendidly versatile food wine, but anything that sometimes is described as a razor on the tongue is anything but soft and cuddly. Same goes for monster cabs. Brusque masculinity does not play well on Valentine's day.So, what does play?• Rosé is almost a cliché. A dozen roses and a bottle of Provence rosé—classic. There is a palette of choices to suit your sweetheart's palate—dry rosés, sweeter rosés, or even a white zinfandel (which is a rosé/blush wine).• Kinder, gentler reds:Lambrusco is among the lightest reds, has a bit of bubbles, and tastes of strawberries and blueberries.Pinot noir is the benchmark light red wine.Gamay is similar to pinot noir, tastes of cherry and banana.Cinsault has meaty, savory elements; show off, and maybe be suggestive, by pronouncing it correctly: “sin-so.”Primitivo/zinfandel—primitivo in Italy, zin in California, same grape. Relatively light wine. Raspberry jam flavors. Often high alcohol for what its worth on Valentine's.Grenache/garnacha—light body, strawberries, major component of Provence rosés• Sparkling wine. You can go big bucks Champagne, or dial it back with a domestic from California, New York Finger Lakes, west coast in general at half the price of Champagne. Gruet from New Mexico is splendid with a range of styles, most under $20. If you must go cheaper, cava from Spain or prosecco from Italy come into play. Sparkling prosecco has a blush of sweetness and its affordable cost helps offset the cost of the dozen roses.• Sweet wines for your sweetie. If your sugar likes sugar, consider moscato wines—Moscato d'Asti is sparkling. Look for sparkling wines labeled demi-sec. Gewürztraminer, chenin blanc, viognier, riesling all come in sweeter versions (caution, they also are made dry). Ice wines, sauternes, tokaji can be rich and sweet, also expensive. Wines labeled “late harvest” can be counted on to be sweet—winemakers harvest early for dryness, late for concentrated sugar and fruitiness. The best sweet wines are balanced by acidity.Final thought: if you know your darling and her taste in wine, you can never go wrong by pouring what she/he loves.Last round“She tore my valentine into two pieces,” Tom said halfheartedly. “Fortunately, I had not given her the rosé wine yet, so I drank the whole bottle myself.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gusclemens.substack.com/subscribe

Are you a fan of the Indiana Jones movie series? Dave and Ray both chose 2 movies and specific wines to pair with each movie. This episode will focus on the first (4) movies in the series. Want to know which wine paired with which movie? Check out the podcast to find out!.Wines Enjoyed:Ruinart @ruinart Champagne Blanc de Blanc (N.V.). 2016 Château Musar @chateaumusar Red Blend [Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan]. 2020 Sori della Sorba @soridellasorba Langhe Nebbiolo. 2021 Bodega Chacra @bodegachacra 'Cincuenta y Cinco' Pinot Noir.

It's a wine region variously described as, 'dynamic', whose wines are undergoing a quality 'revolution', and memorably compared to South Africa's uber-cool Swartland.It's also got a big old mountain on its picture postcard. Not to mention truffles galore.This is Ventoux. And we want to take you on a journey of discovery, to meet the people, explore the places, get a feel for the wines...and generally understand why Ventoux is worth your time and attention.The mountain, it turns out, is important. It makes this one of the coolest appellations in the southern Rhône, giving the wines freshness and vitality. Peter slogs (metaphorically) up to the peak to prove the point.It also helps in the ongoing efforts to adapt to climate change.As for the wines...we dive in, exploring the region's unique whites, rosés and reds, the latter constituting the majority of production. And we explore ways in which the wines are changing and evolving with the future in mind.We ask why so many outsiders have gravitated to Ventoux, experimenting and collaborating along the way. And we explore the region's value-for-money credentials.The discussion also touches on lycra, beetroot, Cinsault, wine as theatre, joy and butterflies. Oh, and did we mention truffles?This episode is sponsored by AOC Ventoux. The following producers are featured:Domaine du TixDomaine AymardMarrenonChateau UnangDomaine de FondrècheChêne BleuChateau PesquiéClos du TriasWe love to hear from you so please do get in touch! Send us a voice message via Speakpipe or you can find more details to get in touch on our website (link below).All details from this episode are on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S5 E4: Ventoux - Next Century WinesThanks for tuning in. Here's to the joy of wine - cheers to you!

On this episode, you'll hear about wine that has been nurtured by Mother Nature for over 100 years. Winemaker and ampelographer Greg Lafollette has been crafting wine from old vines for so long that he knows of their place in history and other names they've had throughout the centuries.   His latest wine project is Marchelle Wines. I'll chat with Greg about the gnarly old vines and the diverse geology of the Russian River Valley's six Neighborhoods. You'll also hear from Greg's partner with Marchelle, Kevin Lee, a marketing master who is doing an excellent job of propping up the brand on social media. I didn't get a chance to interview Evan Damiano, Marchelle's Associate Winemaker, but the boys give him big props for his dedication to the project. MarchelleWines.com

Dave and Ray chat about wines that they enjoy during the summertime, and to bring to a BBQ. Other fun topics discussed include Maggie Harrison's recent NY Times Article, Peanut Butter, Jurassic Park, and the etymology of the word "Erffengerf", just to name a few.Wines Enjoyed:2021 Domaines Barons de Rothschild "Les Légendes" Bordeaux Blanc [90% Sauv Blanc & 10% Sémillion].2020 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé [55% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 20% Cinsault] @domaine_tempier .2021 Pax Wines Sonoma County "Sonoma-Hillsides" Syrah @paxwines @paxmahle .2020 Carlisle Winery Russian River Valley "Carlisle Vineyard" Zinfandel @carlislewinery .

Après un diplôme en génie biochimique alimentaire obtenu à l'université de Toulouse, Audrey Bourgeois occupe pendant 13 ans des fonctions d'ingénieur en R&D avant de se réorienter vers l'innovation.  Cette nouvelle spécialité lui permet de rejoindre Chandon en 2017 commeResponsable Innovation et développement des nouveaux produits . Je l'ai rencontrée au centre de Recherche et Développement du groupe Moët &Hennessy près d'Epernay et nous avons voyagé à travers l'histoire de Chandon, cette maison hors du commun, fondée en 1959,  qui n'a de cesse d'innover dans le monde de la bulle. Pour preuve: le lancement l'année dernière du "Chant des Cigales"  son premier effervescent sur le marché français qui se veut l'expression gustative des saveurs du Sud de la France. Belle découverte

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

Indie Wine Podcast episode 14 - Adam Saake - Perch Wine Company. Adam is a native of Sacramento who has worked harvests in Chile and New Zealand as well as Amador and El Dorado counties in the Sierra Foothills of California for wineries like Skinner and Turley. Perch is a relatively new winery, but already gaining a following for its wines. Syrah and Zin from Amador have been mainstays and Sauvignon Blanc, Cinsault and a white blend have been added to the lineup too. We discuss Adams travels in wine and life, what Sacramento means to him, how he got his start and how we can best support small independent wineries like Perch. You can find Adams wines at Perchwineco.com or instagram.com/perchwineco and follow the podcast https://www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. If you'd like to support the podcast further, please tell your wine friends about it if you like what you hear or donate on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast or Spotify at - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-wood4/support https://linktr.ee/indiewinepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-wood4/support

Dan and Tom Tom Eliott, wine merchant and founder of Northwest Wines, joins Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country. Dan Berger has brought his house white wine for the moment. It comes from Claire Valley, just north of Adelaide in Australia. The brand is JB, Jim Berry Wines. It sells for $11.99 at Bottle Barn. It's called Jim Berry W Riesling. Dan has brought this wine to compare it to Tom Eliott's wines. Tom brings wines in from three regions which are all cool climates. Tom started Northwest Wines in 1985 in Calistoga. Back in 1979 he had a red burgundy which he describes as his first Nirvana moment. “It was transcendental, I had never had a wine like that before.” In 1980 he was a wine buyer at Café Lido in North Beach and he tasted a lot of wine there. André Tchelistcheff used to come in to buy wine in All Seasons market in Calistoga, where he was the buyer. He was a pioneer in bringing the cool climate wines that emphasize acidity and longevity. Click the logo to visit our sponsor Bottle Barn online for the coolest bargains on wine, beer and spirits. In the 80s and 90s he found other similar cool climate wines and built his business on cool climate wines from Oregon, Washington and Germany. When Tom got into the business, there was nobody distributing these wines. The problem was that these wines needed explanation. Dan Berger has known Tom Eliott for close to 40 years. Silvaner in a Bocksbeutel Silvaner in a Bocksbeutel The Silvaner comes in the Bocksbeutel-style bottle. It's a traditional bottle for German wines, and is known in the US as the old Mateus Rosé bottle. German wine country mostly the south west but this Silvaner comes from Franconia, in central Germany. The bottle shape is protected for that region. The best Silvaners in the world are grown here, although it is grown in many countries around Europe. The next tasting is a 2020 Chardonnay, from Cooper Mountain in Willamette Valley. Dan describes it as very delicate and needs some more time in the bottle. It's a wine oriented toward food. It comes from a second-generation family owned vineyard. They were the first winery to be certified organic by Oregon Tilth in 1995, and the first certified biodynamic by Demeter in 1999. Half stainless steel, half neutral oak aged, no yeast added, unfiltered. Dan would decant it and not drink it too chilled. Moving along, they taste the Washington Rosé, Gramercy Cellars 2022 vintage. “Amazing,” says Dan. It's all from a single vineyard in Columbia Valley. They farm the coolest blocks for Rosé, with more shading and a lower brix, so it comes out 13% alcohol. The blend is 50% Cinsault, 25% Grenache and 25% Syrah. Oregon Pinot Noir The final tasting is an Oregon Pinot Noir, Elk Cove 2021 from Willamette Valley. Dan says it has a little bit of black cherry, but not only that. It also has vibrancy. It was planted in 1973 and since then the son and daughter of the original owners are running the winery. They have added vineyards and got certified sustainable. The nose is bright and vibrant.

Vinene i afsnittet er skænket af Vinea https://www.vinea.dk/vinshop/   Smagekasse https://www.vinea.dk/shop/lande/frankrig/lanquedoc-frankrig/smagekasse/   ……………..   Der er debut til området Languedoc - et område som boomer med små kvalitetsdedikerede vinmagere. Find kortet frem og bliv klogere på et område, der virkelig tåler at blive genopdaget!   Hvad er områdets historik, hvilke druesorter må man benytte i Languedoc og hvad betyder de forskellige jordbundsforhold i området?   Hvordan smager grenache gris-druen, hvilke egenskaber har den og hvad kan man spise til?   Hvad med cinsault-druen? Hvordan smager den, hvad kan den og hvorfor skal man bare skynde sig at få fingrene i den?   Den sidste vin oser af sydfrankrig og kalder på en frokostkurv, tæppe og skovtur - det er i et blend med syrah, grenache og carignan.   Til slut skal vi høre en lytteranekdote om “proppen der blev væk” og hvordan det føles, når man åbner en rigtig gammel vin, der ikke kan drikkes.     Vi smager på   1) La Dourbie - Languedoc "Intemporal" Blanc 2019 https://www.vinea.dk/shop/omraade/lanquedoc/la-dourbie-languedoc-intemporal-blanc-2019/   2) La Dourbie - Languedoc "Intemporal" Rouge 2019 https://www.vinea.dk/shop/omraade/lanquedoc/oe-la-dourbie-languedoc-intemporal-rouge-19/   3) Carnet De Voyage AOC Saint-Chinian Berlou Rouge 2018 https://www.vinea.dk/shop/omraade/lanquedoc/cambis-carnet-de-voyage-aoc-saint-chinian-berlou-rouge-17/   .....................   Støt Vin for begyndere podcast her https://vinforbegyndere.10er.app/   Køb bogen Vin for begyndere her: http://vinforbegyndere.com/   Besøg os på Facebook og Instagram, hvor man kan se billeder af vinene og få tips til vin og mad sammensætning.   https://www.facebook.com/vinforbegyndere   https://www.instagram.com/vinforbegyndere   Web: https://www.radioteket.dk/   Kontakt: radioteket@radioteket.dk   Musik: Jonas Landin

DIMANCHE 23 AVRIL 2023 Clément Mengus - Château Castigno (Languedoc)   Situé au cœur du Languedoc, le Château Castigno est un village concept composé de 3 restaurants, un hôtel dont les chambres sont dispersées dans le village et un superbe vignoble de 32 hectares. Planté sur les terres de l'appellation Saint-Chinian, le domaine est cultivé en agriculture biologique depuis 2013 et tend à l'agriculture biodynamique. Le vignoble se compose des cépages typiques de la région pour produire des grands vins blanc et rouge tels que le Grenache, la Syrah, le Cinsault, le Merlot et le Carignan.  Les vins alliant élégance et équilibre reflètent le terroir d'Assignan.  Sophie Labry - Domaine Labry (Bourgogne)  C'est après avoir voyagé aux 4 coins du monde pour parfaire son expérience viticole, que Sophie décide en 2003 de reprendre le domaine familial en Côte de Beaune datant de 1948. Situé sur la route touristique des grands crus, Sophie cultive 16 ha de vignes à plus de 300 mètres d'altitude avec une méthode culturale rare pour la région : en lyre et en double plan de palissage. Soucieuse de l'environnement, Sophie conduit son vignoble en préservant au maximum la vie du sol. Elle produit aujourd'hui une jolie de gamme de vin issu des cépages nobles cépages de la région : le Pinot Noir et le Chardonnay donnant des vins structurés et de caractère.   

Indie Wine Podcast episode 10 - Randy Caparoso - Wine Journalist, Photographer, Sommelier etc etc etc. Part 1. Randy has had a long and distinguished career in the wine industry and has touched many aspects of it from starting as a Sommelier to now writing about wine full time in The Somm Journal and for the Lodi Wine Commission. We discuss how he found his way to Lodi, terroir, old vines, changes in the wine industry, consumer preferences and Zinfandel, Carignane, Cinsault and the Lodi Native project. This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode. You can learn more about Randy or purchase his book at https://www.lodiwine.com/Blog or https://kitchencincopress.com and follow him https://www.instagram.com/randycaparoso.wineauthor and the podcast https://www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or indiewinepodcast@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/indiewinepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-wood4/support

Guests:Kevin Meeker, Bill Elmer, Mike Dalewitz, Jesse Bongiovi Synopsis:This week we're focused on all the greatest hits--meaning some amazing restaurateurs who have adapted their venues (and menus) to come up with delightful dining options that everyone can enjoy!  And we love to wet your appetite, so we're plating up those heavenly dishes with a rosé that everyone's raving over!We first spoke with Keg & Kitchen's Chef Bill Elmer and Owner, Kevin Meeker.  Although the two have known one another for years, this is the first time Elmer has worked for Meeker. These two friends have years of experience and familiarity with one another, which lends itself to scrumptious results that patrons of Keg & Kitchen can enjoy.  Chef Elmer, who is familiar with Owner Meeker's famed Philadelphia Fish Company, designed specials based on the former PFC's menu. Those specials are currently available throughout Lent, Easter, and some will be integrated into their Spring & Summer seasonal menu too.  Look for those specials, along with daily Happy Hour options (including General Manager Matthew Marks inventive cocktails and mocktails), and other exciting events happening at Keg & Kitchen!Afterwards, we had an in-depth discussion with Attorney turned Restaurateur, Mike Dalewitz.  Dalewitz, who is the Founder of 618 Hospitality Group and Co-Owner of The Borscht Belt, joined us on Food, Farms, & Chefs to chew over how his career path ventured into the hospitality business.  The highly driven, and self-motivated entrepreneur had a knack to fish out a niche; one of which led him to meet Co-Owner and Chef, Nick Liberato.  And a love of all things delicatessen bloomed, opening The Borscht Belt in Stockton, NJ.  Due to certain circumstances the former location of the Borscht Belt needed to be closed, but the pair are excited to announce the launch of The Borscht Belt in Newtown, PA this coming April, and The Borscht Belt Museum will be launching this month in Ellenville, NY along with hosting the first Borscht Belt Fest this summer!Lastly, we hear from Jesse Bongiovi--yes, that name should sound familiar--who invited all of us to spring into rosé season with his latest vintage of Hampton Water.  Creative minds must think alike, seeing as Co-Owners Jesse, his father Jon Bon Jovi, and long-time friend Ali Thomas joined forces to create a Rosé with Vintner Gerard Bertrand.  Their 'pink juice' was inspired after years of traveling with Jesse's father and indulging in Rosé, oftentimes during visits to the Hampton's.  And this is not some insipid label being brandished by someone famous; the Rosé has been awarded 90-Points for every vintage produced since its inception.  Hampton Water Rosé is a blend of 60% Grenache; 15% Cinsault; 15% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah which is then fermented inside French Oak barrels--it tastes wonderful on your palate, or feel free to create cocktail using Hampton Water Rosé as your base.  

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

Burns, baby, Burns! It's Burns Night, so Han and Soph have invited round chef and author Ixta Belfrage for some grub. In honour of the Scottish poet, Sophie makes a couple of cheesy haggis toasties, which Hannah pairs with 2021 'Thirst' Cinsault by Radford Dale. Conversation covered includes The Brits, Beyoncé and post-coital snacks.Recorded and mixed by Jacob Oak WelshCover image taken by Marcus BrownMusic is Horrible by MelaDM us your agony aunt questions at @illhavewhatsheshavingpodFollow us on Instagram @sophiewyburd @hannahcrosb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We get into the yuletide spirit with “Always in December” by Emily Stone. Josie, our main character, is a young photographer hoping to make sense of the death of both of her parents when she was just a kid. But this Christmastime, she (quite literally) runs into a stranger, named Max, and spends the holidays with him. Aglow with new love, Josie thinks this might be the start of something special. Only for Max to disappear without saying goodbye. Over the course of the next year, Max and Josie will find that fate continues to bring them together in places they'd never expect. New York City. Edinburgh. The quiet English countryside. And it turns out, Max had every reason to leave and every reason to stay. But what does fate hold for Josie and Max as Christmas approaches again?Alexa pairs the episode with Craven Cinsault 2020 from Stellenbosch, South Africa, paying tribute to one of Josie's adventures in the book.P.S. Lots of spoilers in this episode.

This is not just any old fish pie. This is LUXURY fish pie. And we've got some properly luxuriant wines to match...There's nothing worse than a dry, eggy, potato-drenched fish pie. Our version uses smoked fish, chunky prawns, mustard, cream and cheddar - so we need some seriously high octane wines.No sense fooling around: this is rich white wine territory. One of our favourite styles of all. We choose two classic grape varieties that work really well across a range of styles - Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc - including a skin contact white (is it an orange wine?!) plus a leftfield white Cinsault just for fun.We've pushed the boat out with the wines because this is a treat of a dish (a good option around Christmas time too, for what it's worth). Enjoy!Wines featured in this episode:Thorne & Daughters Menagerie Chardonnay 2020, South Africa (from £19.99)Rijckaert F Rouve Saint Veran Haute Cuvee 2020, France (from £16.99)Bruce Jack Ghost in the Machine Skin Contact Chenin Blanc 2022, South Africa (from £12.99)Stellenrust The Apprentice White Cinsault 2020, South Africa (from £18.99)This episode is part of our food-and-wine matching mini-series brought to you in association with Wine Club by Majestic. The wines featured are all available in Majestic.This short-form Live episode is also available in video format so if you'd like to see us in action, check out our YouTube channel: Susie & Peter On Wine.The recipe for our smoky fish pie is available, together with all links, photos, wines and more details from the show, on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S4 E5 - Matching Food and Wine: Fish Pie!Let us know your thoughts on Instagram or Twitter. Or send us a voice message via Speakpipe.

SING THE TITLE OUT LOUD TO UNDERSTAND THE JOKE ITS V SMART. James  Sligh aka Meatball came on to talk about Itata, the post colony, fascism, the pigeons that have watched every episode of Disgorgeous since April, and puerh tea, which is the dumb thing John won't shut up about currently . According to James "this was a good number of wines to choose for this. I'm going to black out." According to me, the guy who writes these, this was a fun time. Support Jame's work at Childrensatlasofwine.com  ////LIST////Mingaco, Moscatel, 2019//A Los Viñateros Bravos, D.O. Itata, Pipeno Blanco 2021 //Gustavo Riffo/ Kinas de Llahuen, D.O. Itata, Pipeno, 2021//Chodin Param, Itata Cinsault, 'Parra Libre,' 2020// Anarko, 'Pais & Cinsault,' 2021////Support the show

‘'If you include white grapes in a Rosé you can do longer maceration, you can get more texture, more concentration, more roundness, keeps the colour pale. Provence Rose is different, often because of that.'' And that concisely is the whole secret according to Rosé Specialist Liz Gabay MW. In this conversation we discussed all things Rosé and her brand-new book about the Rosés of South of France. We covered grape varieties, various terroirs, countries, and regions hot on her list of exciting rosé discoveries in 2022 and her own Rosé wine, which she is producing in Slovakia using traditional methods and local grape varieties.

This week, Sophie whips up some sticky pomegranate beef kofte, which Hannah pairs with the 2021 Growing Pains Cinsault from Nouveau Wines. Sophie is chipper, Hannah is hungover, and there is a game of rounders going on outside. On the menu of chat: dodgy fictional romances, Woodstock and the danger of BBLs.Recorded and mixed by Jacob Oak WelshArtwork by Martha CrosbieMusic is Horrible by MelaEmail the podcast at illhavewhatsheshaving@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @sophiewyburd @hannahcrosb @illhavewhatsheshavingpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patron Serl Z asked: What are wines other than Pinot Noir for those for whom that is the only red wine they will drink? Photo: Pinot Noir grapes, Canva photos Join the conversation: Become a Patron on Patreon Pinot has so many different faces depending on where it's grown – terroir is everything with the grape. But if we're talking about medium-bodied, more acidic styles that are food-friendly, then this podcast answers that question!   Italy: Schiava or Teroldego from Alto Adige Bardolino or lighter styles of Valpolicella from Veneto Nebbiolo from Piedmont, alternately Grignolino, a light, acidic wine The reds of Mount Etna (Etna Rosso), Sicily Frappato, Sicily   France: Poulsard and Trousseau, the reds of the Jura region (specifically Arbois, which is often blended in with Pinot) Gamay from Beaujolais – Beaujolais-Village or lighter to medium styles from the Crus of Saint-Amour, Régnié, and Fleurie Reds from the Loire Valley. based on Cabernet Franc, especially St-Nicholas de Bourgeuil Côtes du Rhône red and white (yes, this white is big enough to be a red alternative). If you can find a wine with Cinsault in the blend (Rasteau and Cairanne Cru are good bets!), you'll be in for a light style that will scratch your Pinot itch! Photo: Jura vineyards in France, Canva photos Austria: Laurent, some Zweigelt (again, watch alcohol levels) Greece: Agiogitiko and some Xinomavro The US and Canada: Finger Lakes or Virginia: Cabernet Franc in the US Eastern Canada: Cabernet Franc   The Iberian Peninsula: Spain: Mencía from Bierzo or Ribeira Sacra Portugal: Blends of the Dão Photo: Vineyards in Ribeira Sacra, home of great Mencía. Canva photos. Most New World countries make excellent Pinot Noir but don't have a lot of alternative lighter wines, given the climate. Also, as they were starting their industry, winemakers imported grapes they felt would be successful, and Pinot was the winner of the light to medium-bodied category!   So, those are my picks, but you may have others! Feel free to share.   _______________________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week:  Wine Spies! Wine Spies uncovers incredible wines at unreal prices - on Zinfandel, Barolo, Champagne...you name it - up to 75% off! It's not a club and there's no obligation to buy. They have a build-a-case option, so you can mix and match wines while enjoying free shipping on every purchase. Visit www.winespies.com/normal you'll get $10 credit to use on your first order! Check them out today!   If you think our podcast is worth the price of a bottle or two of wine a year, please become a member of Patreon... you'll get even more great content, live interactions and classes!  www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople   To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes

Katie and Dominic from San Diego, California are our special guests on this episode. They are brand new guests which means 2 new palates that will taste and review wine. The wines reviewed are: 2020 Cinsault by THACHER WINERY & VINEYARDS, and Petite Verdot by INDIGENÉ CELLARS.

It's Monday, Let's raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It's time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let's begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today, we return to Winephabet Street where the letter of the day is C and it stands for Carignane.   We had the pleasure of having special guests Tana Cole and Greg Burns of Jessie's Grove Winery in Lodi, California. Greg's family has owned the vineyards for Jessie's Grove since 1862! They are the owners of the Bechtold vineyard - ancient vines Cinsault and their Carignane vineyard has vines that are 120 years old. I'd like to give a shoutout to Michael Kelly for the introduction. So sit back and enjoy the conversation. It is a great one!  While you are listening, please take a moment to rate and review Exploring the Wine Glass. Ratings are now available, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Audible! Taking one minute of your time is the only way the algorithms will suggest Exploring the Wine Glass to others.  Slainte! Music: WINE by Kēvens Official Video Follow me on Instagram!   Follow me on Twitter! SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES STITCHER | iTUNES | GOOGLE PLAY | SPOTIFY | PODBEAN l AUDIBLE Even ask your smart speaker to play Exploring the Wine Glass GIVE US A RATING AND REVIEW STAY IN THE KNOW - GET SPECIAL OFFERS Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com. Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/exploringthewineglass Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, and Snapchat (@dracaenawines) Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.  Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.  Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website.  Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION! Sláinte!  Please support our sponsor Dracaena Wines - Our Wines + Your Moments + Great Memories Use code 'Explore' at checkout to receive 10% off your first order

Cairanne is an 877 ha/2,167 acre appellation in the southern Rhône Valley that has been farmed since the time of the Greeks. It is not just a regular appellation, it is a cru of elevated status in the Côtes du Rhône. It doesn't get the credit it deserves! After tasting much of it at a wine fair in the southern Rhône, I found it unbelievably delicious. A cru with acidity and a lighter profile but still so much character? YES. And after speaking to a few of the other producers in the appellation, I found Jean-Etienne Alary and his father, Denis. Jean-Etienne has a worldly view, after spending time in Australia and New Zealand, and Domaine Alary's wines are some of the best Cairanne out there. Combining old techniques and newer ideas, Domaine Alary makes spectacular wines, with Jean-Etienne taking over the main winemaking duties from his father, Denis, who helped lead the charge to make Cairanne a Cru. Photo: Denis and Jean-Etienne Alary. ©Wine For Normal People   Here's a quick look at the topics we discuss in the show:  1. Jean-Etienne gives us a full education on Cairanne. We cover: Cairanne's location and its proximity to places like Gigondas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Rasteau, as well as the Rhône River The main grapes that are grown, typical blends of Cairanne, and how a small percentage of Cinsault, Counoise or Carignan can go a long way. We discuss the whites, which are a small but very important part of the wines of Cairanne The three main types of terroir and what grows best on each The climate and the strong Mistral effect, which helps keep disease off the grapes. We hit on climate change and drought, and what it means for certain grapes in the appellation The elegance that defines Cairanne versus all other Cru of the south   2. Then we discuss the 11 generations of the Alary family, their history in Cairanne and their essential role in Cairanne The Alarys have been involved in wine in Cairanne since 1692 and have farmed exclusively in this area since, surviving wars, phylloxera, mildews, to be what it is today We discuss Denis Alary, Jean-Etienne's father and how he started to make significant changes when he graduated from oenology school in the 80s. We talk about the age of the big wine critic and how the Rhône bent to the will of certain critics but has come back to its roots. discuss how Denis and the close-knit wine community of Cairanne fought to get the appellation to cru status for decades, finally achieving the goal in 2016. Finally, we cover how Denis moved Alary to a certified organic property in 2009, years before it became trendy!   3. We discuss the cru system and how, even though all cru are equal in the eyes of the law, they are not treated the same. Jean-Etienne talks about his aspirations to make Cairanne as well recognized as other cru     4. We discuss Jean-Etienne's experiences in winemaking in Australia at Henschke and New Zealand at Seresin and the differences in how things get done in France vs the New World.   Photo: The Wines of Domaine Alary. ©Wine For Normal People 5. We talk about the wines of Alary: The Cairanne from Alary, and the role of Carignan and how it can be made in a lighter, elegant style The whites, although only 5% of the AOC, are 20% of Alary's production and based on the Clairette grape, from which Alary makes stunning whites that are reminiscent of Sauvignon blanc. Winemaking philosophy and the use of technology versus intuition The future for Cairanne and for Alary   If you haven't had a wine from  Cairanne, seek it out, especially the wines of Alary. These wines are elegant, drinkable, and fantastic with food! ____________________________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week:  Wine Spies uncovers incredible wines at unreal prices - on big names or boutique brands from all over the world at up to 75% off! It's not a club and there's no obligation to buy. They have a build-a-case option, so you can mix and match wines while enjoying free shipping on every purchase. Visit www.winespies.com/normal you'll get $20 credit to use on your first order! Don't forget to go to the store page to see what wines I love with descriptions I have written.      If you think our podcast is worth the price of a bottle or two of wine a year, please become a member of Patreon... you'll get even more great content, live interactions and classes!  www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople   To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes

This podcast was recorded after my trip to the Découvertes en Vallée du Rhône, a wine trade fair that I was invited to by Inter-Rhône. It was a wonderful learning experience and I stayed on for a few days afterwards to explore Hermitage, Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, St. Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, and in the south, Beaumes de Venise with Claude Chabran of Rhonéa, Gigondas with Elisa Cheron from Familie Cheron of Domaine du Grand Montmirail, and a self-guided tour of vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It was a fantastic trip and I am grateful to the people at Inter-Rhone for the opportunity. Photo: Découvertes en Vallée du Rhône at Palais des Papes in Avignon, Elizabeth Schneider, Wine For Normal People   If you are curious about some of the people I mention as partners in crime in the show: Matt Walls, Rhône expert, Decanter's Rhône contributor, author of Wines of the Rhône Adam Lechmere, editor of Club Oenologique and prominent wine writer Elizabeth “Liz” Gabay, MW – Rosé goddess (and the world's foremost rosé expert) Jamie Goode of Wine Anorak and author or several books Also, not mentioned by name (with apologies, but MC Ice had me thinking of Brits – these guys are fantastic), Kurtis Kolt, a great writer and consultant from Vancouver, Canada and Gurvinder Bhatia, Editor-in-Chief of Quench magazine Photo: The Rhône in Bloom! by Elizabeth Schneider, Wine For Normal People   Côtes du Rhône percentages are PLANTINGS, not blend percentages in Côtes du Rhône wines. So if the requirement is 40% Grenache for a Côtes du Rhône, that is how much Grenache must be plantedin a vineyard for Côtes du Rhône, not how much has to be in the blend. Case in point: I had a 99% Syrah that was a Village wine.   The producer is a big part of whether you like a wine or not, but you should still learn region before you learn producer. Producer can make or break your experience. It's hard to learn but once you understand what the region has to offer, the next step is finding the producers you like. Great producers: Familie Cheron of Domaine du Grand Montmirail, Gigondas   About white grapes in rosé wine…it's a-ok! I mentioned Elizabeth “Liz” Gabay, MW – goddess of pink wine and her son Ben. Look them up. White wines are allowed to be used in rosé as long as those grapes are fermented with the juice from red grapes. Whites Clairette, Picpoul, and Bouboulenc are used to lighten up one of my absolute favorite rosés, the Rhône cru, Tavel.   Roussanne grows really well in the southern Rhône and there is more of it than ever before. The is distinctive when you taste it in a blend and there are more whites from Côtes du Rhône and the Villages planting and growing this awesome grape to make it a bigger part of blends. Check out the pod we did on this wonderful grape.   Clairette is another a grape that no one talks about it but is awesome – acidic, refreshing, can be like Sauvignon Blanc, lighter style Rieslings, zippy, and green fruit notes. It is used in large proportions in Côtes du Rhône blanc from the south.   Cairanne, the cru of the southern Rhône, is light on its feet and a completely different wine than the rest of the cru. Because of the larger proportion of Cinsault, the lighter soils, the Mistral wind, and the terroir, the wines have a lighter touch than many of the other southern Rhône cru. Cairanne makes pretty and elegant wine still with great fruit.   An important point from the trip: Please STOP SENDING ME COMMENTS ABOUT MY FRENCH.Even when I tried to say names of regions and wines, I was not understood by folks in the Rhône or other parts of the south. It often took Google translate to communicate. If I tried to pronounce things in French it would have a terrible effect – neither French speakers nor English speakers would understand me and it would be futile. WFNP is an English language podcast and I need to pronounce things so that English language speakers (most of whom speak no French) understand what wines and regions I am saying so they can seek these wines out. After this trip, I will no longer be answering these comments and if you find that offensive, you can feel free to turn off the show. I'm sorry to see you go, but I'm no longer going to be apologetic for anglicizing French. Photo: Dentelles du Montmirail in Gigondas, by Elizabeth Schneider, Wine For Normal People   Gigondas is NOT a baby Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in my opinion. Some is very tannic and harsh, some is just beautiful but it is all about skill and terroir. The best producers aren't trying to mimic Châteauneuf-du-Pape. They are their own expression of mainly Grenache in a hot, mistral effected areas of the Dentelles du Montmirail. Moulin de la Gardette and Domaine de Longue Toque are exquisite examples of terroir-driven Gigondas wines that are not trying to emulate Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Photo: Condrieu, by Elizabeth Schneider, Wine For Normal People Condrieu has a lot more to it than you may think. First, it has two different parts, In the north where the wines are almost Sauvignon Blanc like – herbal, lime-like, lightly floral (jasmine) with higher acidity and a lighter body. In the south the wines are more like a traditional Viognier – peachy, sweet lemon, apricot notes with a fuller body but still with more acidity than New World Viognier Condrieu has some rows of vines that, because of the undulation of the hills, face north or northeast. These north facing rows are not considered Condrieu and are declassified into IGP Viognier, according to Aurelien Chirat from Vignoble Chirat. Finally, whole bunch fermentation can be used to add texture to wines but also to dilute or absorb alcohol. The stems have water in them that will dilute alcohol, they also can absorb some of the alcohol into their wood. Aurelien Chirat of Vignoble Chirat in Condrieu Most winemakers use outside labs as required by the AOC laws. There is use of technology as a check on the health of the wine, but analysis is not a decision making tool unless there is a problem. This is a very different philosophical bent than the New World. Photo, Côte Rôtie, by Elizabeth Schneider, Wine For Normal People  Two things on Côte Rôtie… Despite what I have heard and read in recent times, Côte Rôtie has have Viognier in it – I didn't find a producer who made a wine without at least a little. Most had 3-5% Viognier in their Syrah wine. The only wines that didn't have Syrah were special old vine plots or from designated vineyards, from which the winemakers wanted to showcase the Syrah for that particular wine. The plateau of Côte Rôtie has high quality, even though wine people malign it. I loved some of the wines from there – they are softer and easier to drink younger. Some of the wines smelled like manure and carnations – there are several theories as to why, which we discuss in the show.   Photo: Hermitage, by Elizabeth Schneider, Wine For Normal People  A few things on the very small appellation of Hermitage Books say producers are permitted to blend in Marsanne and Roussanne into the Syrah. That is true, but there isn't one producer who is doing that. The style is 100% Syrah and although that is for flavor, it's also because producers need white grapes for the white wine of Hermitage, which represents 30% of what is grown and made. If you haven't had a white Hermitage, that should be your next investment! This is rare wine and it's a bargain for how little there is in the world.   Crozes-Hermitage has two parts around the base of the hill of Hermitage each makes different wine styles. The northern side is on uniform granite. This is the old part of the appellation before it was expanded many times into southern flatter areas after World War II. Crozes Hermitage makes 50% of all the wine of the northern Rhone and the flat, southern part is less expensive than any other part of the Rhone, so younger producers have a chance to move in and get established. This is a good thing, even if it means the wine can be variable. Photo: St.Joseph, by Elizabeth Schneider, Wine For Normal People  St. Joseph is a tannic wine and it is not similar to Crozes-Hermitage, as many books will tell you.The appellation is varied, with many different types of granite (it really should be broken up into pieces). Although the wines from farther north are a little softer, I found them to be so harsh in tannin I could barely drink them. The verdict is out on if they will mellow with time, but to drink the young wine was nearly impossible for me. If you love harsh tannin, this is your wine.   Châteauneuf-du-Pape is bigger than the entire northern Rhone combined. It is VERY varied in terroir, farming, and quality, so caveat emptor!     There are a million other little tidbits woven into this show. If you want to explore Rhône beyond study guides and generalizations, this show will get you far in understanding how different reality is from what may be published in books.   I hope you enjoy our “myth-busters, Rhône edition”! ___________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: Our sponsor: Wine Spies! Wine Spies uncovers incredible wines at unreal prices - on big names or boutique brands from all over the world at up to 75% off! It's not a club and there's no obligation to buy. They have a build-a-case option, so you can mix and match wines while enjoying free shipping on every purchase. Visit www.winespies.com/normal you'll get $20 credit to use on your first order! Check them out today! 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Eddie Chami, the hottest winemaker, came on to talk about holding his breath, getting kidnapped in Syria, making wine in Lebanon and getting respect for indigenous varietals in the fertile crescent. Absolutely incredible knowledge drop, holy shit, and its hard to overstate how dope the wines we tasted are.  This is your wake up call to taste a lot more Eastern Mediterranean wines, like basically ASAP.  Specifically, probably snag some Mersel Wine.////LIST////Mersel Wines, UNLABELED MERWAH PETNAT 2022//Philokalia, Bethlehem, 'Grapes of Wrath,' 2020//Cremisan, West Bank, 'Baladi / Star of Bethlehem,' 2020//Vertical 33, Bekaa Valley, 'Cinsault du Soir,' 2017//Back Home Beer, Persian Blue Lager////Off Mic: Muaddi Arak // Wildarc Arak ////Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Disgorgeous)

Gratitude, Attitude equals self empowerment.  We are more powerful and have more potential than any circumstance, situation.  Create a powerful attitude to sail smoothly through the storms  learn how on my podcast. https://jenniferhall.towergarden.com/aeroponics TOWER GARDEN https://www.sootheoursouls.org Into your genius is a magnificent program to incorporate your six innate GIFTS. BOB Proctor and Mary Morrissey teach us during this program how to use our Super Powers http://lifemasteryinstitute.com/go/aff.php?p=vahail&w=IYG_EVG_WRK-EM   Kundalini yoga and Spring Equinox this is the time for NEW things in your life, new beginnings are the focus of this time of year. https://youtu.be/Z_L2sHaBaC0 Wine - I chose Rose's for connoisseurs- these Rose's are rare.  There won't be 25 cases floor stacked. They are the most sublime: - Chateau Pigoudet is an everyday exceptional wine and right now , a rare find.  It is my all time favorite.  Located in the mountains and close to Aix en Provence,  100 acres of vineyards. Grenache, Cabernet, Syrah and Cinsault. Château Couissin is stunning. 5 generations of vintners, located near the village of Trets which is at the foothills of the Sainte Victoire mountains near Aix en Provence. The Sumeire family have traced their ancestors in Trets all the way back to the year 1500.  Anne Pichon and her late husband, Marc Pichon, started an agrarian-bohemian life together in the 1990's when they moved into an abandoned farm house at the base of Mont Ventoux.  They resurrected  a defunct domaine called Murmurium, meaning “the buzzing song of bees.” And while the 15 hectare vineyard was in poor shape, the site was properly organic for many years . Grenache predominately in their Rose. www.chezvalerie.us vahail1956@gmail.com merci    

Après avoir passé 20 ans à l'étranger dans la restauration collective, en Asie puis au Qatar, Fabien Revol, 42 ans, petit-fils de vigneron et fils de restaurateur, décide de rentrer en France.  Il se lance alors dans l'aventure viti-vinicole en reprenant avec son associé Guillaume Mauffray, le domaine BRAU, l'un des plus anciens domaines viticoles bios

Au 18ème siècle, le vignoble d'Ile de France était le plus important de France avec 42 000 hectares de vignes...Aujourd'hui il ne reste que quelques hectares plantés ici ou là dont la fameuse vigne de Montmartre qui donne lieu chaque année à une fête des vendanges au mois d'octobre.  Mais saviez-vous qu'il existe des vignerons parisiens qui vinifient dans Paris et produisent chaque année 100 000 bouteilles de vin rouge, blanc et rosé ?  C'est ce que nous allons vous faire découvrir avec Matthieu Bosser, 43 ans, co-fondateur des Vignerons Parisiens et qui, avant de se lancer dans cette aventure en 2014, était trader de matières premières puis importateur de vins en Suisse.  Ici, c'est Paris

This week we hear from Sean of a Taste of the Culture and Julie of Pedernales Cellars, Aa sixth-generation Texas Family that welcomes you to savor world-class wines overlooking breathtaking views of the Texas Hill Country. Born out of a desire to highlight black-owned brands, A Taste of The Culture is a community dedicated to black-owned wine and spirits brands and the people that desire to discover them. Our goal is not only to elevate black-owned brands but also bring a sense of community among the owners and customers of those brands. With $1.4 Trillion dollars of spending power, it's time for the black community's buying power to circulate among OUR brands. Join us on our journey to make black-owned wine, spirits, mixers more accessible to people around the country. Pedernales Cellars began with Larry and Jeanine Kuhlken, who planted their first vineyard near Fredericksburg in the early 1990s. During this time Texas wine pioneers worked with different grape varietals and viticulture practices, to help master winemaking in the Texas terroir; and over time the Kuhlken vineyard started producing consistently high-quality fruit with bold, intense flavors. In 2005, Larry and Jeanine's children, David and Julie began plans for what would become Pedernales Cellars. Grown from the success of Kuhlken Vineyards, they developed the concept for a boutique winery focused on handcrafted, small-lot wines, and working with varietals that thrive in the rugged Texas Hill Country terrain. Pedernales Cellars continues to be a family affair, with David as winemaker and Julie overseeing hospitality, marketing, and design -- while Larry and Jeanine continue to oversee the family vineyards. Pedernales Cellars draws its name from geography and history – the Pedernales River runs through the Texas Hill Country, and “Pedernales” means flint in Spanish. The inspiration came when David found an old flint Indian arrowhead in the vineyard, while Fredrik found part of an Indian flint stone ax on the winery site. The serendipity of these two finds connected the vineyard, winery, the region, and its history. 2019 Over the Moon Rose The 2019 vintage of our Over the Moon rosé is quite a bit lighter than 2018. Weather trends resulted in picking fruit at slightly lower Brix, which translates to the lighter body, alcohol, and notably, color. All of which we actually quite like in a rosé. Fruit for this wine was sourced from the High Plains and Hill Country. Both lots were picked specifically with rosé in mind and went direct to press with little skin contact allowed. They fermented dry in stainless steel tanks separately and were blended early. They spent 5 months aging on fine lees, with about 3 months of weekly stirring in a tank before a light fining and filtering. Wine Specs Vintage - 2019 Appellation -Texas Vineyard Designation - Farmhouse and Kuhlken Vineyards Acid - TA 6.3 Alcohol % - 11.8 Wine Profile Tasting Notes This light-bodied wine features aromas of strawberry, watermelon candy, tangerine, flowers, and stone. You'll find the palate is light and refreshing with light fruit, rose petal, and balanced acidity that makes it easy to drink with or without food. Production Notes - 76% Cinsault, 24% Mourvedre Food Pairing Notes -This delicate rosé would pair wonderfully with seafood. Think scallops, oysters, white fish, or even salmon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therosehourpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therosehourpodcast/support