Podcasts about cru bourgeois

Leicht desolat trinken wir Château Peymouton 2019 St. Émilion Grand Cru, Château d'Aurilhac 2018 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois, und Château Hannetot 2018 Pessac-Léognan. Außerdem: Bordeaux Terroirkarte, Astarten, Rotspon, Judgment of Paris, Brasserie Lamazère (Berlin), Brett-Fehlton, Thomas Schenk, Nase Maso (Prag), La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise (Prag), Danu (Prag) Details und eine Bezugsquelle gibt's bei Christoph, und die nächste Live-Sendung  gibt's am […]

Leicht desolat trinken wir Château Peymouton 2019 St. Émilion Grand Cru, Château d'Aurilhac 2018 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois, und Château Hannetot 2018 Pessac-Léognan. Außerdem: Bordeaux Terroirkarte, Astarten, Rotspon, Judgment of Paris, Brasserie Lamazère (Berlin), Brett-Fehlton, Thomas Schenk, Nase Maso (Prag), La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise (Prag), Danu (Prag) Details und eine Bezugsquelle gibt's bei Christoph, und die nächste Live-Sendung  gibt's am […]

In this episode of The Vint Wine Podcast, hosts Billy Galanko and Brady Weller sit down with Mary Gorman-McAdams, MW to explore the evolving world of white Bordeaux—a category that has long been overshadowed by the region's celebrated reds but is now gaining recognition for its diversity, structure, and aging potential.Mary shares insights from her upcoming book on Bordeaux's white wines, diving into the history, terroir, and winemaking techniques that define the category. The discussion covers everything from the classic barrel-aged whites of Pessac-Léognan and Graves to the fresh, stainless-steel-fermented styles of Entre-Deux-Mers and the emerging Médoc Blanc classification. She also highlights how top producers are experimenting with amphora, concrete, and larger oak vessels to refine texture and complexity.The conversation also delves into the rise of Crémant de Bordeaux, as the region's sparkling wines gain traction both in local production and international markets. Mary provides an in-depth look at how winemakers are balancing traditional techniques with modern viticulture, including how climate change, evolving vineyard practices, and disease-resistant grape varieties are influencing the future of white Bordeaux.Additionally, the episode covers the latest Cru Bourgeois classification updates, the challenging yet promising 2024 Bordeaux vintage, and what collectors and enthusiasts should consider when exploring white Bordeaux for their cellars.

This week Sam discusses Bordeaux's new cru bourgeois classification, Trump tariffs and funding freezes, UK budget impacts on the wine industry and the passing of Walter Mastroberardino. You can read the transcript of this newscast at https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/bordeauxs-new-cru-bourgeois-lists-trump-tariffs-and-funding-freezes-uk-budget-impacts.

Chateau Prieure de Beyzac In this episode, Rob and Scott review a highly regarded (by others) by Chateau Prieure de Beyzac, and their Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

Chateau Magnol Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois In this episode, Rob and Scott find out how Barton & Guestier (B&G) treat (abuse) Bordueax as they review their Chateau Magnol from Haut-Medoc.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

Abbie talks us through the classification system used in the Bordeaux region, from the PDOs at the bottom of the ladder (producing generic AC wines), Bordeaux Superieur and Cru Bourgeois up to the Grand Cru Class

PREVIOUSLY NORMAL SCHOOL of WINE / NRML WINEWe are now:PINTA SCHOOL of WINEpintaschoolofwine.comIG: @pintaschoolofwineX: @pintawineThe penultimate episode in the season! Our dynamic duo heads for the storied, manacled, libraries and drawing rooms of most-respectable Bordeaux!Along the way they welcome the New Year... hello 2024! Alas, they share no news on the current new rebranding but they do tease a major announcement coming our way! Pour yourself a glass and settle in, because Pinta School of Wine: The Podcast 9(?)  is here to sprinkle some Wine Wisdom for Everyday Life!OUR CHATEAUX PICKS FOR THIS EPISODECHÂTEAU GRAVILLE-LACOSTE  Bordeaux Blanc - Bordeaux - FR. @chateau_roumieu_lacosteCHÂTEAU GREYSAC,  "Cru Bourgeois" Médoc  - Bordeaux - FR. https://www.chateaugreysac.com/"La Croix de Beaucaillou" by CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU, St. Julién - Bordeaux - FR.@chateauducrubeaucaillouMANY THANKS TO:J's Bottle Shop, Athens Ga.Origen Selections @origenselectionsSUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to wine@normalschoolofwine.com

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! En este episodio de LA CARA B de "Vino para Camaleones", nos adentramos a descubrir el mundo de los vinos Cru Bourgeois de Burdeos y cómo, a pesar de su menor clasificación en comparación con la Clasificación de Burdeos de 1855, estos vinos ofrecen una excelente relación calidad-precio para los amantes del vino. Descubriremos la historia detrás de la clasificación de Cru Bourgeois y cómo ha evolucionado a lo largo del tiempo, enfrentando controversias y desafíos en su búsqueda por mantenerse relevante en el mercado del vino actual. Profundizaremos en las características únicas que distinguen a los vinos Cru Bourgeois de sus homólogos más prestigiosos, así como las diferentes categorías y criterios que definen esta clasificación. Desde el proceso de selección hasta las prácticas vitivinícolas y los requisitos de calidad, exploraremos cómo los vinos Cru Bourgeois se ganan su lugar en el mercado y se mantienen como opciones atractivas para los conocedores de vino que buscan opciones más asequibles sin comprometer la calidad. Este episodio es una oportunidad para aprender más sobre los vinos Cru Bourgeois y cómo, a pesar de su posición más baja en la clasificación de Burdeos, siguen siendo una excelente opción para aquellos que buscan vinos de calidad a precios más asequibles. Ya sea que estés buscando expandir tus conocimientos sobre vinos o simplemente quieras descubrir nuevas opciones de vino para disfrutar, este episodio te ofrecerá valiosos conocimientos y consejos que te ayudarán a apreciar y disfrutar aún más estos vinos notables. Mis top CRU BOURGEOIS favoritos: Château Chasse-Spleen (Moulis-en-Médoc): Este vino se destaca por su equilibrio, estructura y complejidad, exhibiendo sabores de frutas negras, cedro y especias. Es un vino que envejece muy bien, desarrollando notas terrosas y de tabaco con el tiempo. Château Ormes de Pez (Saint-Estèphe): Este Château se encuentra en la denominación Saint-Estèphe y es conocido por producir vinos con una gran estructura y concentración. Los vinos de Château Ormes de Pez tienden a tener sabores de frutas negras, especias y hierbas, con un toque de mineralidad. Envejecen bien, desarrollando complejidad y notas terrosas con el tiempo. Château Sociando-Mallet (Haut-Médoc): Este Château produce vinos potentes y estructurados con una alta concentración de taninos. En su juventud, los vinos pueden ser un poco austeros, pero con el tiempo, desarrollan una complejidad y profundidad impresionantes, mostrando sabores de cassis, regaliz, grafito y tierra. La CARA B de Vino para Camaleones es una idea original de Ferran Pacheco para dar a conocer el mundo del vino BAJO EN TONTERÍAS. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Jean Pierre Foubet is the managing director of and chief communicator for Château Chasse-Spleen, the best estate in Moulis appellation of the Médoc. His wife, Celine Villars-Foubet is the owner of the estate, and together they have brought this château to new heights in quality and prestige.  Photo: Jean Pierre Foubet. Credit: ROLAND COIFFE & ASSOCIÉS   According to Jane Anson, in her book “Inside Bordeaux”: “One of the star estates of Moulis, Chasse-Spleen is one of only two that I can think of that would have a fair chance of being recognized if the 1855 ranking were to be carried out today”   With their modern outlook, but respect for tradition, they have kept the wine on a path of constant improvement. They have transformed their château into a natural and man-made paradise, one that marries tradition with modernity in the form of art. From the barrel room, to the grounds, to the art gallery, and the accommodations for guests, Chasse-Spleen is a model for how to bring a château into the 21st century. Céline and Jean-Pierre's personalities, hospitality, and passion show through and it makes the experience of the wines so special, as I found out when I had the pleasure of staying there and spending an evening sipping the unbelievable wine, eating a delicious meal, and having so much fun and many, many laughs with the two of them in 2022.   Jean Pierre joins to tell us about Moulis, Chasse-Spleen, and explains some things to me that I always wanted to ask! Photo: Jean Pierre Foubet and me, June 2022. Credit: WFNP   Here are some of topics Jean-Pierre and I discuss: Jean-Pierre talks about the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, of which he is the head: The unique location at “elevation” in Médoc, 17 meters The soil diversity with gravel, clay, and composite soils, and how that yields a variety of wine styles How practices must be altered in the vineyard, not in the cellar to handle climate change How Listrac and Moulis differ, and why it makes sense that they eventually join as one appellation – and how there are three very strong Chateaux (“locomotives” as Jean-Pierre calls them –Chasse-Spleen, Grand Poujeaux, Maucaillou) which are famed all over Europe and carry the reputation for the 34 other châteaux) Map: AOC Moulis   Then we discuss Chasse-Spleen, an unofficial Grand Cru of the Médoc. Jean-Pierre tells us about the early history of Chasse-Spleen, the English origins of its name and its history of women ownership. We discuss some of the harder times in Bordeaux and touch on the difficulties of upkeep of a château.     We talk about the terroir of Chasse-Spleen – its size (175 ha) and its large percentage of gravel in the vineyard, and how it plants to the soil (it is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon because that reflects how much gravel they have, and 30% Merlot on clay-limestone soils).   Chateau Chasse-Spleen, Credit: Moulis.com   Jean Pierre tries to explain the difference between second wines and other cuvees to me. He does it successfully for Chasse-Spleen (L'Ermitage de Chasse Spleen is an Haut-Médoc “other” cuvee, and L'Oratoire de Chasse Spleen is a true second wine). We leave with the conclusion that I may never know what is actually a second wine from other chateau because no one really knows!   In the spirit of asking every question I've ever had about how Bordeaux works

Place à la dégustation ! Le MOF Sommelier Laurent Derhé vous invite aujourd'hui à la découverte du Haut-Médoc 2018 Château Beaumont, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, arrivé il y a peu à la carte de la D-Vine. Une dégustation sous le signe de la gourmandise et du plaisir !

Après une formation dans le vin, des études de commerce et un premier parcours professionnel dans d'autres exploitations viticoles, Stéphanie Francisco décide de reprendre les rênes du domaine familial en 2016 et incarne la 5ème génération à la tête du Château de La Croix, un Cru Bourgeois du Médoc.  Elle nous explique dans cet entretien, réalisé en août dernier, comment ce domaine, qui a toujours été dirigé par des femmes, essaie de se démarquer de l'image inaccessible de certains bordeaux en alliant qualité, reconnue par le label « Cru Bourgeois », et accessibilité.   Bonne découverte

Château Siran is an historic and innovative estate on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, in the commune of Margaux. Once owned by the painter Toulouse-Lautrec's great-grandmother, in the mid-1800s Siran was purchased by ancestor of Édouard Miailhe's family and today he is the 6th generation to run Siran.   Miailhe, like many of the most interesting people in the wine industry, had an entire career doing something other than wine (in his case finance and real estate in the Philippines) until his mother and father retired about 15 years ago and he decided to move back to France to run the Château. He likes to stay busy (and take on challenges) because in addition to being the leader of Château Siran in 2018, he took the difficult job of running the winegrowers association of Margaux, a post that was held by his predecessor for decades! Photo: Team at Château Siran, Marjolaine Defrance, oenologist on the left, Édourard Miailhe center, Jean-Luc Chevalier, vineyard manager, right. In this show Édouard does double duty – telling us first about Margaux and then about the spectacular, very classic wines of Château Siran, which are an insane value and should be sitting in your cellar to age right now! We discuss the Margaux AOC: the location, the climate, the (slight) elevation, the soil and the typical style of Margaux, plus how it differs from its close neighbors like Pauillac, St-Julien, Listrac, Moulis, and parts of the Haut-Médoc Édouard shares a bit of the political landscape of the Margaux appellation, its long history (he is amazingly and refreshingly honest about this – Margaux hasn't always been fancy, glitzy and glamorous!) and talks about how Bordeaux was a very different place 35 years ago. We talk about the grapes in Margaux and what each brings to the blends in the appellation (with special attention given to Petit Verdot). Then we discuss Château Siran … We learn the history of the château and how the property wound up in the Miailhe family's hands in 1859. Édouard tells us about the fine gravels and subsoils of the region, the proximity of Siran to the river and its unique place in the Labade commune.   The blend and the role of Petit Verdot is featured -- they use up to up to 11% of the grape in some years. We also discuss Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. We discuss the importance of sustainability – Édouard's father never sprayed chemicals in the vineyard so it has been free of pesticides for more than 40 years. His vines are old, healthy and full of character. We talk about the Grand Vin – Château Siran – the blending, vinification, and aging. Then we discuss the other wines: S de Siran, the second wine Château Bel Air de Siran (Haut-Médoc) Château Saint-Jacques (Bordeaux Superieur) We really get into the limitations of classifications and why Siran originally opted out of the 1855 Classification and why they recently decided to opt out of the Cru Bourgeois classification. We close talking about how Château Siran is one of the few estates in the Médoc that people can visit. Let's visit!!! Photo credit: Château Siran Other notes... Chateaux mentioned: Château Giscours, Château Dauzac, Château Prieure-Lichine, Château Pichon-Lalande, Château Palmer, Château Margaux Édouard also mentions Professor Denis Dubourdieu as wine consultant from St.-Émilion Here's a link to the video of Marjolaine Defrance, the enologist at Chateau Siran   _____________________________________________________ Thanks for our sponsors this week: Wine Access: Access to the best wines for the best prices! For 15% off your next order, go to www.wineaccess.com/normal   To become a member of Patreon go to www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople       To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes

Photo: Château Doyac In our continued exploration of the Médoc (which will culminate in two free, live, online classes that I hope you'll join or watch on YouTube afterwards), on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, I spoke with Astrid de Pourtalès, co-owner of Château Doyac. This property is a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur located in the northernmost part of the Haut-Médoc appellation that is unlike what you think of when you consider this region. This show presents a high level overview of a different part of the Médoc (versus Château Meyney, where Anne Le Naour gives a very detailed view of St-Estèphe) and a nice view of what a family owned château is like in the region.   Astrid de Pourtalès owns the château with her husband Max and her daughter Clémance. She discusses her experiences in being fairly new to Bordeaux after a career in the New York theater scene (they bought Château Doyac in 1998) and the bold move that Max made to transition Doyac to an ECOCERT certified organic vineyard in 2018 and then a Demeter certified biodynamic vineyard in 2019 (this is no small feat in Bordeaux, which has an erratic climate, we don't go into extensive detail but it is an interesting contrast to the show with Sofía Araya of Veramonte in Chile who discusses biodynamics in that easier to farm area). Photo: Château Doyac Astrid tells us how they came to buy the château, the measures they took to improve it (including hiring famed consultant Eric Boissenot, who consults for the majority of the Grands Crus Classé in the Médoc), and the role her daughter, Clémance, an agronomist, will take in the future to run things for this small, high quality property that makes about 100,000 bottles/8,300 cases.   We discuss a number of high-level topics: What it is like in the very northern part of the Haut-Médoc where the effects of the Atlantic and Gironde are stronger and the soil has a big proportion of limestone (Doyac's Sauvignon Blanc is on my list to try – apparently it is reminiscent of Chablis - not a typo she says it's like a minerally Chardonnay!). Map: Vacances-Location.net We talk about the reasons Max pursued the organic and biodynamic paths for Château Doyac and the results: better, easier to work soils, and much improved vines and wines that demonstrate elegance, acidity, and pure fruit character (right now the mix is Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon but in the future about 20% will be Cabernet Franc, with 70% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc is their most recent planting -- it does well on the limestone clay soils here).   Astrid discusses their second wine, Espirit de Doyac and their newest wines in Le Pelican line.                                 Astrid tells us why Doyac uses amphora (you can listen to this podcast to really learn about that topic) and what the benefits of that is versus oak.   We wrap up with a discussion of the Cru Bourgeois and talk about the bright future for Château Doyac. Photo from Les Grappes: Astrid and Max de Pourtalès _____________________________________________________ Astrid mentions a few chateaux in the conversation. Here are links that will be helpful if you missed anything in the conversation: Chateau de Malleret, Haut-Medoc, France – the chateau Max's father in law owned (Holy COW this is a huge château and gorgeous!)   Chateau Ferrière in Margaux (very pricey wines, BTW) where a group meets to discuss and mix teas for  biodynamics   We also talk about the Saint-Émilion Classification issues (Article) and the Cru Bourgeois.   ____________________________________________________________ Thanks for our sponsors this week: Wine Access: Access to the best wines for the best prices! For 15% off your next order, go to www.wineaccess.com/normal     To become a member of Patreon go to www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople     To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes  

To download the transcript CLICK HERE This episode is the second episode with John Jackson, aka Attorney Somm (on youtube and Instagram), and we are looking at the Bordeaux region in general. John will certainly give you a load of Chateaus to go out and try, and you will learn a little bit more of the sub-regions within Bordeaux and what they can offer. If you have ever wondered about the many classifications systems, I will also go over them. NOTE: I was really proud of myself, thinking I had covered them all, and then after recording, realized I didn't cover the Graves classification system of 1953. Oh well, that's for another episode! Don't forget there is a competition running, to with a virtual wine tasting, hosted by me (open to listens all over the world). More details at the bottom.* If you want to skip ahead: 0.31 Introduction to the Bordeaux region 3.56: Cru Bourgeois and it's classification system 8.08: My winey of the week Chateau de Villegeorge  10.23: Tasting L'Étoile De Villegeorge 2018 £14.99 mix 4 Wine App  12.45: Chat with John – we discuss great value wines, the difference between regions like Pauillac and Margaux, some of the best vintages. 29.46: Understanding the Saint-Émilion classification system and the current shock news in the industry. Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you! *Competition closes on August 30th 2021. It is open to participants all over the world.  The virtual tasting will include 6 wines. These wines will be chosen based on the winner's chosen theme, what they want to learn and what wines are available in their country. The winner will be chosen on August 31st and contacted. To win, leave a review and some stars on Apple Podcasts, take a screenshot, and send this screenshot to janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk or on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat You can always contact me in advance if you have any other questions. Good luck.

Francia le lleva la delantera a cualquier otro país en cuanto al valor de su producción vinícola (son los vinos más caros del planeta, en conjunto), ellos enseñaron al resto del mundo cómo producir el vino tal cual lo conocemos hoy. Burdeos (casi 120 mil hectáreas) es “la joya de la corona” para vinos tranquilos en ese país, título que se ganó en definitiva a mediados del siglo XIX. Sus sub-comarcas constituyen lo más excelso de lo que nos ofrecen, aquí proponemos tres exponentes, de tres sub-apelaciones y de tres grandes productores de vinos ultra reconocidos: Louis Roederer (Champagne Cristal y Château Pichon), Moueix (Petrus) y Clarence Dillon (Château Haut-Brion), los vinos seleccionados este mes son los siguientes: -CLARENDELLE SAINT EMILION 2016, Domaine Clarence Dillon. A.O.C. Saint Emilion (Burdeos, Francia); -JEAN-PIERRE MOUEIX POMEROL 2015, Jean-Pierre Moueix. A.O.C. Pomerol (Burdeos, Francia); -CHÂTEAU HAUT BEAUSEJOUR 2017 (Cru Bourgeois), Château Haut Beausejour (Grupo Louis Roederer). A.O.C. Saint- Estèphe (Burdeos, Francia); ¡Esperamos que lo disfrutes!

Hosts Sandy and Michelle are joined by the co-hosts of the popular podcast Music in the Bottle, Darryl Matthews and Jamele Favorite, to discuss the impact music has on the taste of wine. Many studies have been conducted to prove and understand the correlation between music and wine tasting. Listen to learn what music harshens certain elements of wine and what music enhances the experience of a tasting.Follow along as four wines are tasted: two German Sekts (a Riesling and an Elbling) and two Cru Bourgeois while discussing the various studies, impacts of music on wine tasting and the curated playlist Darryl and Jamele created for another Wines To Find "experiment" experience. For your own experiment, the playlist is available on Spotify, iTunes and Tidal -- search Wines To Find x Music in the Bottle to listen.Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/********************************************Wine Spies:Use this link to get $10 off your first purchase at Wine Spies. www.winespies.com/invites/JoSCw95jDry Farm Wine: Use this link to get an extra bottle of wine for a PENNY, http://dryfarmwines.com/winestofind.SOMM Blinders Gamehttps://bit.ly/3jiyrQIUse Code: WTF20 to get 20% off******************************************************Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

The Wine Thieves are happy to introduce a new series devoted to the wine region of Médoc beginning this week. This perspective changing three-part podcast investigates the region through the lens of a new generation of family-owned estates. Forward-thinking and with commitment to sustainable and organic production, we explore the new dynamism of the Médoc. We investigate the presence of women in wine in these historically steeped appellations and listen to perspectives on the future of Bordeaux. We also give you a solid foundation with an expansive regional overview of terroir, appellations, classifications and some history along the way.We are pleased to welcome Elise Uijttewaal proprietor of the Cru Bourgeois estate of Château Saint-Hilaire in the AOC of Médoc. Of Dutch descent and a trained engineer, Elise is perfectly equipped to speak about the history of the region and the terroir of the Médoc. You'll hear about how women in Médoc are found in numbers greater than ever in the cellar, in the vineyard and in positions of marketing. We also discuss the updated classification systems of the Cru Bourgeois and Crus Artisans designations.This episode was created in partnership with Les Vins du Médoc Bordeaux. For more information visit: https://www.medoc-bordeaux.com

Joining me this week On The Virg is Gerry Keogh. As the sales manager for Twins Bordeaux, he is an expert on French wine with a specialization in Bordeaux. We discuss all things Bordeaux: from first growths to Cru Bourgeois. Gerry grew up in Ireland, so we also dig into links golf, Guinness, Irish Whiskey, U2 and amazing wine travel.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Gerry Keogh. As the sales manager for Twins Bordeaux, he is an expert on French wine with a specialization in Bordeaux. We discuss all things Bordeaux: from first growths to Cru Bourgeois. Gerry grew up in Ireland, so we also dig into links golf, Guinness, Irish Whiskey, U2 and amazing wine travel.

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"Nel 1967 inizia attività commerciale della Bottiglieria - Antiquario dei Vini in via San Maurilio, n°7 nel centro storico di Milano con una cantina di 45.000 bottiglieNel settembre 1969 Maria Luisa Ronchi diventa la prima donna sommelier (AIS) d'Europa Nel 1971 diventa Chevalier du Tastevin a Clos Vougeot in Bourgogne e nel 1972 Maestra Assaggiatrice a BordeauxSempre dei primi anni '70 iniziano ad essere pubblicati articoli su quotidiani e settimanali nazioali (Gambero Rosso, Epoca, The Wine Spectator e tanti altri)Dal 1972 inizia la collaborazione con giornali di settore: "Vini e Liquori", "Gourmet Club", "Nuova Cucina", "Cucina Italiana", "Gran Gourmet"All'attività di commerciante affianca viaggi studio in tute le zone vinicole di Italia e Francia.L'attività di famiglia viene venduta nel 1978Nel 1980 iniziano le consulenze per le carte dei vini stilate per il Gruppo il Toulà, prima grande catena di alta ristorazione italiana con locali in tutto il mondo, fino al 1996. Nel frattempo nel 1980 nasce l'idea di creare un vero e proprio "Salotto del vino" ricavandolo da un grande magazzino presente in via San Maurilio, per poter dar vita ad un punto d'incontro tra il proprietario e l'acquirente e realizzare serate di enogastronomia a tema alle quali partecipava ogni un personaggio diverso (varie le tematiche: vino e arte, vino e musica, vino e sport).Nel 1985, dato l'interesse riscosso da una clientela sempre più numerosa,il Salotto del Vino si sposta in via San Vincenzo n°12 e diventa l'Enoteca Ronchi, enoteca di 300 metri quadri in stile art decò: spazio adatto ad accogliere svariate attività quali: degustazioni, presentazioni di vini, aste di beneficienza e proiezioni inerenti al mondo del vino.Nel 1988 è una delle quattro fondatrici dell'Associazione Le Donne del VinoNel 1989 Maria Luisa Ronchi crea per la stilista Krizia la carta dei vini per il suo Resort milionario di Barbuda nelle Piccole Antille.Nel 1995 viene nominata Ambasciatrice del Vino Australiano in Italia, e seguirà un viaggio in Australia per visitare le più importanti zone vinicole della nazione.Nel 2000 Maria Luisa Ronchi, date le sue conoscenze di produttori francesi di Bordeaux,è riuscita a far venire nella sua enoteca quattro grandi produttori di Chateaux di Bordeaux Grand Cru per presentare le loro verticali di 5 annate delle più prestigiose.Dal 2000al 2003 proseguono i corsi di conoscenza del vino presso l'enoteca in collaborazione con enologi e docenti delle scienze arboree.Attualmente concentra la sua attività nella creazione del Museo del Vino - bottiglie dal 1820 al 2000: 180 anni di storia della famiglia Ronchi, in via Gian Giacomo Mora, n°7.Sotto al Museo del vino nella cantina del '700 ha creato di selezione di Château Cru Bourgeois e Sauternes.Ha contemporaneamente avviato La Scuola del Vino in via San Vincenzo n°14."

"Nel 1967 inizia attività commerciale della Bottiglieria - Antiquario dei Vini in via San Maurilio, n°7 nel centro storico di Milano con una cantina di 45.000 bottiglieNel settembre 1969 Maria Luisa Ronchi diventa la prima donna sommelier (AIS) d'Europa Nel 1971 diventa Chevalier du Tastevin a Clos Vougeot in Bourgogne e nel 1972 Maestra Assaggiatrice a BordeauxSempre dei primi anni '70 iniziano ad essere pubblicati articoli su quotidiani e settimanali nazioali (Gambero Rosso, Epoca, The Wine Spectator e tanti altri)Dal 1972 inizia la collaborazione con giornali di settore: "Vini e Liquori", "Gourmet Club", "Nuova Cucina", "Cucina Italiana", "Gran Gourmet"All'attività di commerciante affianca viaggi studio in tute le zone vinicole di Italia e Francia.L'attività di famiglia viene venduta nel 1978Nel 1980 iniziano le consulenze per le carte dei vini stilate per il Gruppo il Toulà, prima grande catena di alta ristorazione italiana con locali in tutto il mondo, fino al 1996. Nel frattempo nel 1980 nasce l'idea di creare un vero e proprio "Salotto del vino" ricavandolo da un grande magazzino presente in via San Maurilio, per poter dar vita ad un punto d'incontro tra il proprietario e l'acquirente e realizzare serate di enogastronomia a tema alle quali partecipava ogni un personaggio diverso (varie le tematiche: vino e arte, vino e musica, vino e sport).Nel 1985, dato l'interesse riscosso da una clientela sempre più numerosa,il Salotto del Vino si sposta in via San Vincenzo n°12 e diventa l'Enoteca Ronchi, enoteca di 300 metri quadri in stile art decò: spazio adatto ad accogliere svariate attività quali: degustazioni, presentazioni di vini, aste di beneficienza e proiezioni inerenti al mondo del vino.Nel 1988 è una delle quattro fondatrici dell'Associazione Le Donne del VinoNel 1989 Maria Luisa Ronchi crea per la stilista Krizia la carta dei vini per il suo Resort milionario di Barbuda nelle Piccole Antille.Nel 1995 viene nominata Ambasciatrice del Vino Australiano in Italia, e seguirà un viaggio in Australia per visitare le più importanti zone vinicole della nazione.Nel 2000 Maria Luisa Ronchi, date le sue conoscenze di produttori francesi di Bordeaux,è riuscita a far venire nella sua enoteca quattro grandi produttori di Chateaux di Bordeaux Grand Cru per presentare le loro verticali di 5 annate delle più prestigiose.Dal 2000al 2003 proseguono i corsi di conoscenza del vino presso l'enoteca in collaborazione con enologi e docenti delle scienze arboree.Attualmente concentra la sua attività nella creazione del Museo del Vino - bottiglie dal 1820 al 2000: 180 anni di storia della famiglia Ronchi, in via Gian Giacomo Mora, n°7.Sotto al Museo del vino nella cantina del '700 ha creato di selezione di Château Cru Bourgeois e Sauternes.Ha contemporaneamente avviato La Scuola del Vino in via San Vincenzo n°14."

In this solo podcast, I give you a bunch of ideas to make gift giving and holiday pairing easy! Here are the show notes: 1. First I talk about potential all-purpose wines that will work for a lot of different holiday foods: The reds: Sonoma, California Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon Chilean Syrah Côtes-du-Rhône (or Gigondas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Bordeaux -- specifically Merlot-based, and look for the Cru Bourgeois label The whites: Santa Barbara, California Chardonnay South African or New Zealand Chardonnay Chenin Blanc from South Africa or Loire White Rhône blends from California or Rhône Rhône producers I mentioned: E. Guigal, Chapoutier   2. Then I gift some questions to ask before buying wine as a gift for someone: What do they usually drink? What do they eat? What kind of person are they -- adventuresome or less so? 3. Finally I hit on gift ideas: Waiter's corkscrew Sparkling wine stopper Foil cutter Vacuvin or just the stoppers Wine accessories gift set Jane Anson's "Wine Revolution: The World's Best Organic, Biodynamic, and Craft Wines" Oz Clarke books, including: "Grapes and Wines", which I love as an easy reference book A Wine for Normal People gift certificate! An Amazon gift certificate (where they can buy the stuff above, or starting in January you can send them to my winefornomalpeople.com and link to these and more wine gifts I recommend!) Plastic or stainless steel ice cubes   Thank you to our sponsor: The Great Courses Plus -- who makes you smarter and more well rounded! With thousands of outstanding video lectures that you can watch or listen to any time and anywhere, The Great Courses Plus is an easy way to stimulate your brain and make you smarter! For a free month trial, go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/wine   Happy Holidays! Thank you for listening and for you being such an awesome audience!   

Time for another four wines! We have a little of everything this episode, red, white and rose but all French wine and all fantastic. Our tasting notes are below.   Domaine de Bellevue La Galoche Beaujolais Rosé 2016 - priced around $15.  This beautiful pink colored rose wine is made from 100% Gamay. It has strong fruity nose of strawberries, watermelon and some minerality. It's a light bodied, dry wine (although the fruitiness really tricks you into thinking it's sweet) with crisp acidity and flavors of strawberries with a touch of flowers. This is everything I love in a rose - dry, crisp, super fruity, what I would call a fancy patio wine. It's unique because most wines from this area are red but with the popularity of Rose wines I would expect to see more of these wines coming out of Beaujolais.   Château Larose - Trintaudon Haut-Médoc 2010 Cru Bourgeois - priced around $24. Strong aromas of blackcurrants, dried herbs, oak and dusty notes. It's a dry wine with medium plus acidity, and medium, smooth, lingering tannins. This wine is full bodied, dark and lush with flavors of dark fruit, leather and dirt. Decant this wine with a couple of hours and pair with your favorite fatty meat or hard cheese. Read more here    Willm Pinot Gris Reserve 2015 - priced around $13. This is one of the most complex Pinot Gris I've ever had! Intoxicating nose of honey, apple, slate, and stonefruit. It's medium sweet (try with with some spicy Thai or Indian food) with a medium plus acidity and a creamy texture. We tasted flavors of citrus like lemon, mineraity, stonefruit, apple and a touch of honey. This wine really does the fruit justice very ripe and crisp.   Chateau Puech-Haut La Closerie Du Pic - priced around $26. A blend of Syrah and Grenache, this wine has aromas of dark fruit like plum and blackberry. It's full bodied and has light tannins, lighter acidity and flavors of mushrooms, dark fruit and cocoa nibs. t’s lush, dark and doesn't taste like a wine with 15% ABV making it easy to over indulge. A really great sipping wine and a great option it you’re looking for a dry red wine you can just drink without thinking about food pairing. 

Bordeauxs are not just for the rich wine snobs. Plebeians like me can drink/afford em too! #wine #bordeaux #justdrink @garyswine @wineonthestreet Chateau Haut-Maurac Cru Bourgeois 2009 Chateau Peyrabon Haut-Medoc, Cru Bourgeois 2010 Chateau Caronne Ste Gemme 2005

This time around we had a rare opportunity to evaluate and enjoy five consecutive vintages from Bordeaux  producer Chateau Lanessan ( 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002 ).  This podcast is all about Claret, an English term for a dry red Bordeaux wine View fullsize There are over 8,000 wine producing Chateau in Bordeaux and the winemakers in this area make many styles of wines but the most recognized are their dry red wines.  There are too many wine styles and types in the Bordeaux region to cover in one show so we elected to focus on the wines of the Left Bank.  Left Bank is wine trade jargon for an area in Bordeaux where all of the wine estates of the famous 1855 classification are located.  We'll cover other areas of Bordeaux in upcoming shows. Our goal is to give the listener an overview of the wine region which can serve as a springboard for those that want to learn more about Bordeaux wine, expand their palate and discover some remarkable wines.                                                     One of the first jobs I had was at a small Bistro in Orlando Florida.  I was seventeen and of course I was much more interested in beer at the time. The sandwich shop adjoined a well stocked gourmet food shop, with imported beers, artisan cheeses and deli meats.  The food and wine vendors would show up between two and five to sell their products and it was during one of these exhibitions that I was introduced to my first taste of wine.  Not just wine but a French wine from Bordeaux.  The wine was a 1975 Chateau Chantegrive.  I can't say it was love at first taste, quite the opposite, but the hook had been set.  Soon after I started working exclusively in the wine shop and it was during these early years that I acquired my taste for Bordeaux.People hear about the ridiculous prices being paid for a single bottle of upper tier Bordeaux wine and assume that all Bordeaux wines are too expensive and out of their budget.  Bill and I are going to crush that myth with this pod cast.  The price of admission for Bordeaux is not that expensive if you learn how to shop well.  We'll offer some tips on how to find some good quality Bordeaux and still have some duckets left when you leave the wine shop. Chateau Lanessan is a favorite of old school Bordeaux lovers and is well known for its older vintages and their capacity to age well.  We devoted more time to uncovering some of the history and background of Bordeaux and less time on the wines this time but don't think we weren't geeked on these wines.  We learned that Chateau Lanessan offers Grand Cru Classe taste at Cru Bourgeois prices.  Translation; one of the best wine values in Haut-Medoc.   As of this writing these wines are still available at www.klwines.com.  They won't last long. On this show we discuss the wine regions, vintage variation, decanting, proper serving temperature, how to read a Bordeaux wine label and more. You know the drill, break out some of your favorite cheeses, crack open a bottle and join us as we explore Bordeaux wine.  The Cast