Podcasts about gruner veltliner

In this episode of Five Questions , we sit down with Cokie Ponikvar, Advanced Sommelier, Master of Wine candidate, and wine communicator, for a candid conversation about her journey in wine. Cokie shares what she's drinking now (including Soldera and Château Rayas), reflects on the thrill of tasting iconic bottles for the first time, and highlights underrated regions like the Chablis and grape varieties like Albariño, Gruner Veltliner, and Melon de Bourgogne (the variety used in Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine). She also offers practical tips on temperature's role in wine enjoyment, from chilling red wines to letting Champagne evolve over dessert, and opens up about the physical and mental demands of preparing for the MW exam.

Wine importer Don Chigazola is back on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger, with newly arrived wines from Alto Adige.  His company Chigazola Merchants brings small lots of carefully selected wines from small family producers in many different regions of Italy. Steve Jaxon describes what he does as "...the coolest job in the world." Melissa Galliani is also with us in the studio today. Don begins by describing how he has recently expanded his activity into France, by applying the same model that they do to their business with Italian winemakers. They went to the Paris wine show, and they also spent some time visiting family winemakers in Provence. They met with four and they will definitely be importing from two of them. That will begin once the tariff situation settles down. Chigazola Merchants Don started traveling to Italy with his wife Debbie, visiting small hilltop towns, asking the locals about who made the best wine. He found a lot of great wine, and noticed that the quality of wines he found in Italy was not available here. So he figured out how to import wine from Italy, to sell directly to consumers. He needed three different licenses and eventually fulfilled all the requirements. California Wine Country is brought to you by Rodney Strong Vineyards and Davis Bynum Wines. In the first few years, Chigazola Merchants sold about 80% of their wine to local bars and restaurants, and 20% to individuals. That proportion has reversed now, since their wine club has grown so much. Today Don has brought some white wines from the Alto Adige region, where they grow grapes at very high altitude. The wines come out with high minerality and fresh acidity. The first are tasting a Riesling that arrived in California last February. This Riesling is bone dry. Dan Berger calls this wine the anti-Chardonnay. It's not so dry that it's austere. It has fresh clean aromatics and it goes with food. Melissa agrees that it tastes fresh and crisp. The Rieslings from this producer will age well. The second wine they taste is a Sylvaner, which is a dry white variety very different than the Riesling. Dan says it is oriented to delicate foods, as a delicate wine. It could go with halibut or sturgeon. Riesling is more aromatic, this wine is more minerally. Melissa suggests Teriyaki Sea Bass. These wines are all 2023s. The third wine is a varietal that if very difficult to find here in California called Kerner. It typically makes a little sweeter wine, a little bit like Gruner Veltliner. It has a nice balance between sugar and acid. It's a "porch pounder" says Dan. Meet the Producers There is a section on the Chigazola Merchants website called Our Producers where you can learn more about the families that produce the wines that Don imports. The fourth varietal tasted today is a Gewürtztraminer. Usually that is a sweet wine, but Dan describes this one as "succulent without being sweet." The label says 3g of residual sugar, which Dan calls "nothing." Dan says it's not an easy wine to make because you have to be in a really cold climate and know exactly when to pick the grapes. The producer makes a very small amount and sells most of it in their local village. Don got 10 cases. Dan Berger says it is the most amazing Gewürtztraminer he has ever tasted.

Hey there! Ever wondered what wine your favorite characters from Game of Thrones would sip on during their downtime? In this wild and witty episode, we're diving into just that with a fun sidebar conversation! Join us as we hilariously match the iconic personalities of Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Cersei Lannister, and more to wines that capture their essence. Whether it's a cozy Pinot Noir for everyone's favorite brooding hero or a sharp Gruner-Veltliner for the fierce Mother of Dragons, there's something for every Westerosi palate. And we don't stop there! We chat about Tyrion's potential switch from wine aficionado to scotch sipper and even ponder what ancient wine would befit Drogon's fiery nature. It's all in good fun, so grab a glass, sit back, and let's toast to the Seven Kingdoms together!

Bettina from Laurel Glen Vineyard is our guest on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Bettina's father Peter M. F. Sichel recently passed away at 102. He was an old friend of Dan Berger who credits him with great contributions to winemaking, in Germany and in the US. Dan wrote a review of Peter's book called “The Secrets of My Life: Vintner, Soldier, Prisoner, Spy.” He was instrumental in making Blue Nun wine popular, a dry white wine from Germany. Dan describes the story of Blue Nun as a story of the Atomic Age. There is a bottle of it on the cover of the Fleetwood Mac album Rumors and there is a Beastie Boys song called Blue Nun. Blue Nun was very popular in the 1970s. The brand ran radio advertisements nationally that were written and recorded by Stiller & Meara. Here is one of them: https://calwinecountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLUE-NUN-1970-Stiller-Meara.mp3 Laurel Glen is on top of Sonoma Mountain. It is a remarkable property. The fact that people would plant Cabernet up there is “outrageous” says Dan. It makes a special kind of wine. Bettina says it's a great site for Cabernet. In the 1990s, Cabernet was a much more restrained, a low-alcohol wine with high acidity. That is still the Lauren Glen style. Sonoma Mountain AVA The vineyard was first planted to Cabernet in the 1960s. They are located on a plateau. The Sonoma Mountain AVA is on the east side of the mountain. The west side of the mountain is now the Petaluma Gap AVA. The mountain blocks the wind and fog. They don't achieve the degree of ripeness that Napa Cabernets do, which produces what Dan calls a richer, oaky, more concentrated and higher in alcohol. California Wine Country is brought to you by Rodney Strong Vineyards and Davis Bynum Wines. Next for tasting is a Riesling that comes from a vineyard on the central coast near Monterrey. They are the last grapes that come into the winery, after all the other grapes. That shows what a long maturation process these grapes require. Dan can think of only about 5 vineyards in California that produce high quality dry Riesling and this is one of them. They make three Cabernets, a Rosé and some Gruner Veltliner.

Send us a textDive into the world of Austrian wines as we explore the hidden gem that is Doris and Leopold's Gruner Veltliner 2023. At just $5.99 from Trader Joe's, this white wine delivers a surprisingly complex experience that punches well above its price point.This episode takes you on a journey through Austria's signature grape variety—Gruner Veltliner—which accounts for a third of all wine production in the country. We explore how this particular bottle, named after the proprietors of the historic Suter Winery, carries forward a winemaking tradition dating back to the 1600s. The vineyard's thousand-year history in Bavaria's limestone-rich soils contributes to the distinctive minerality that complements the wine's bright citrus profile.What sets this wine apart isn't just its incredible value, but its versatility. With a perfect 12.5% alcohol content and a dry, refreshing character, it makes an ideal companion for summer gatherings, seafood dishes, and even spicy Thai cuisine. We break down the straightforward production methods that allow this quality wine to maintain such an accessible price point and explain why wines named after their makers often receive special attention during production. Whether you're new to Austrian wines or looking to expand your affordable summer wine collection, this episode provides expert insights into why Gruner Veltliner deserves a place in your rotation.Listen now to discover why this $5.99 bottle might become your new favorite warm-weather sipper, and stay tuned for our upcoming review of an intriguing Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon. Subscribe to Cheap Wine Fighter for three new wine reviews each week that help you drink well without breaking the bank!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, hosts Billy Galanko and Brady Weller interview acclaimed wine importer Terry Theise, announce the final Coravin Sparkling giveaway of the year, and discuss the 2024 latest Liv-ex Power 100 rankings. Terry is celebrated for introducing the United States to many of the top and most respected producers from Germany and Austria.Terry shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings in the wine business to becoming a champion for artisanal producers in Germany and Austria. The conversation dives into the unique characteristics of Riesling, Gruner Veltliner, and red varietals like Blaufränkisch and Spätburgunder, offering listeners a wealth of insight into these regions and their wines. Terry also reflects on his work with grower Champagnes and the evolution of Champagne culture.HighlightsTerry's introduction to German and Austrian wines and how he became a groundbreaking importer.The key differences between German and Austrian Riesling, from terroir to tasting notes.Gruner Veltliner: A versatile and food-friendly white wine that pairs with even the most challenging dishes.Austrian red wines, including the distinct profiles of Blaufränkisch, St. Laurent, and Zweigelt.The rise of German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) and its growing reputation among wine enthusiasts.Practical tips for selecting wines from these often-overlooked regions.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Vint Podcast00:32 Coravin Giveaway Announcement02:15 Introducing Terry Theise03:04 LiveX Power 100 Rankings09:07 Deep Dive into German and Austrian Wines15:18 Terry Theise's Career Journey26:38 Understanding the VDP and German Wine Market29:27 The Journey from Germany to Austria30:48 Discovering Austrian Wines33:20 Comparing Austrian and German Rieslings39:58 The Versatility of Gruner Veltliner43:41 Exploring Austrian Red Wines48:59 The Rise of German Pinot Noir55:51 The Grower Champagne RevolutionThe Vint Podcast is presented by Coravin, the world's leader in wine preservation systems. Listeners of the Vint Podcast can take 15% off their purchase on Coravin.com by using promo code VINT15 at checkout*. Members of the trade can access exclusive discounts at trade.Coravin.com.The Vint Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. To learn more about Vint and the Vint Marketplace, visit us at https://vint.co or Vintmarketplace.com or email Brady Weller at brady@vint.co, or Billy Galanko at Billy@vintmarketplace.com.*Terms and Conditions Apply. Offer valid only on Coravin.com while supplies last. Pricing and discount are subject to change at any time. Coravin reserves the right to limit order quantities. No adjustments to prior purchases. Not valid for cash. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown,...

The holiday season is in full swing, with the cozy glow of crackling fires and the sparkle of festive lights all around. In this enchanting episode of Wine Behind the Scenes, I teamed up with wine expert Judith Lewis to bring the classic carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" to life—one sip at a time! From elegant bubbles to rich reds, this episode is packed with wine wisdom, culinary creativity, and all the holiday cheer you could wish for. Whether you're planning a dazzling holiday feast or just want to add some sparkle to your December evenings, this episode will inspire you to toast to the season with style.  So grab your favorite glass, settle in, and let the Christmas magic begin! In this episode you will be able to:  Holiday Wine Pairings: Discover a playful lineup of 24 wines, each paired with a verse from "The Twelve Days of Christmas," perfect for your festive gatherings. Unique Wine Recommendations: Learn about underappreciated wines like Chenin Blanc and Gruner Veltliner, and why they make excellent choices for holiday celebrations. Food Pairing Ideas: Get inspired with delicious food pairings for each wine, including baked brie with pears and duck breast with cherry sauce. Exploration of Varietals: Dive into the characteristics of various wines, from the romantic Pinot Noir to the bold Malbec, and how they enhance your holiday meals. Sparkling Wine Selections: Explore sparkling options like Prosecco and Cava, perfect for adding a celebratory touch to your festivities. Sweet Wine Delights: Understand the nuances of sweet wines like Sauternes and Tokaji, and how they can complement savory dishes or desserts. Culinary Creativity: Learn how to substitute ingredients in recipes, such as using pears in a cheddar apple tart, to elevate your holiday cooking. Festive Spirit: Embrace the joy of the holiday season with wine, food, and fun, making your celebrations even more memorable. Judith Lewis is a renowned wine expert and passionate storyteller, celebrated for her ability to connect wine with the rich tapestry of life and culture. With a deep appreciation for the nuances of wine, Judith brings her extensive knowledge to the forefront, making her a sought-after guest on various platforms. In our recent holiday episode, Judith teamed up with me to explore a playful lineup of wines inspired by the classic carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas." With a focus on unique pairings and delightful food recommendations, Judith and I encourage you to discover the joy of wine, whether for festive celebrations or everyday enjoyment. We cover a wide range of wines, from the underappreciated Chenin Blanc to the bold and robust Malbec. We want to inspire you to explore and enjoy the diverse flavors and stories behind each wine that we talk about - and sometimes even sing about. We hope you have as much fun listening to this episode and we did making it! Whatever you're celebrating this holiday season, embrace the magic of the season with a glass in hand. Happy holidays! Merry Christmas! Contact Judith Lewis here:  Website: https://www.decabbit.com/ Website: http://mostlyaboutchocolate.com/ X (New name for "Twitter"): https://twitter.com/judithlewis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mostlyaboutchoc/

Meissa and Dan. California Wine Country today features Melissa Galliani, GM of Wine Country Radio, with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Melissa is a frequent guest on the show, and was with us most recently on this episode with winemaker Dennis McCarter. Dan Berger's first wine today is a 2023 that comes from Bibiana Ravé called Shared Notes. It is 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon, aged on the lees for a long time. That is what gives it a silky texture. It sells for $80 and it is hard to find because they don't make very much of it. Next is a Vermentino. Where the last wine is subtle, this one is “in your face.” Dan Berger made this Vermentino himself. This is the 2023 bottling. The grower in Carneros is Las Brisas Vineyard. It is on a rise that overlooks the bay. There aromas of peaches and a little bit of pineapple. It is 100% natural and sells for $28 on Dan's Bahl Fratty website. "...almost effervescent on the tongue," as Melissa observes. This is Dan's second year of making wine and he has moved his operation to a new location. The Vermentino was made at Ektimo Winery. Visit Chigazola Merchants online to shop their unique selection of fine Italian wines. Gruner Veltliner The next wine is a Gruner Veltliner from Austria. It's the most popular white wine in Austria and goes perfectly with Austrian style cuisine. Melissa makes a comparison between Austrian Wiener Schnitzel and Texas chicken fried steak and Steve waxes nostalgic for some. It's only slightly sweet but is delicious. "Wow! That is a smooth sucker!" exclaims the host. Next they are tasting a 2022 Governor's Bay Sauvignon Blanc. It has typical New Zealand gooseberry and passion fruit flavors. Gooseberries are sweet and tart. There is also the under-ripe grapefruit flavor always there. The next wine is a 2023 Diatom Chardonnay that has gotten rave reviews. It is all from Santa Barbara County, in a place where the soil is made of diatomaceous earth. In fact, DE filters are Diatomaceous Earth. The Diatom Chardonnay is produced by Brewer Clifton, a prominent Santa Barbara brand. It has more peach and pineapple components. There is no secondary fermentation and it is "quite soft." They didn't chill it but that would work well for it. There is a DOC Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, Villa Borghetti from Italy, that is made with Pink Pinot Grigio grapes. It retails for $5.99 at Trader Joe's. Pinot Grigio grapes will turn pink if you let them stay on the vine for an extra week or two or three. Dan has a Pinot Noir, a 2019 Scherrer Green Valley Pinot Noir, from the Halberg Vineyard. Dan calls it "outrageously good." "Fantastic," says Steve. Melissa likes the spicy character that comes from Green Valley fruit.

Gruner Veltliner er nasjonaldruen i Østerrike og det skal våre venner kose seg med i denne episoden. Tom og Kjell Gabirel har funnet en sjarmerende vin som både leverer på kvalitet og pris, så dette bør slå an hos deg eller en du liker.   Ingrid Groiss Grüner Veltliner 2023 / kr. 189,90 / Varenummer: 17071401 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our latest “Great Wine Lives” series Elin McCoy talks to Lenz Moser about how his curiosity took him from his family estate in Austria to China, California, Hungary and back to Austria to launch a new company based on Gruner Veltliner. Listen in to hear his views on Chinese wine and why he thinks the wine industry is losing consumers. More information at wine-conversation.com

Finally a white wine! This week Sarah brings an Austrian white wine for Scotty Mo to try - the 2022 Gruner Veltliner from Vorspannhof Mayr. As they sip on their wine, they recap week 8 of MLB and discuss vibes around the vineyard. Grab a glass and join them along the Foul Vine, where everything wine and baseball is fair territory! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foul-vine/message

Can you pair pickled foods with wine, or will their vinegarized flavours ruin the wine? Which wines pair best with soft-shell crab? What goes into great food photography, whether in a magazine or cookbook? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Barbara Scott-Goodman. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Three of you will win a copy of Barbara Scott-Goodman's terrific book Wine Time: 70+ Recipes for Simple Bites That Pair Perfectly with Wine. 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 one person randomly from those who contact me.  Good luck!   Highlights How did Barbara's passion for creating recipes develop? Which are the best wines to pair with soft-shell crab? What was Barbara's most memorable wine moment? When did Barbara realize she wanted to transition into a writing career? Why are book covers often like a political landmine? What are the key elements of a good cookbook cover? How did Barbara decide on the cover design for her book, Wine Time? What makes great food photography? How did the art of pickling surprise Barbara while researching Wine Time? Can you pair pickled foods with wine?   Key Takeaways Can you pair pickled foods with wine? As Barbara observed, contrary to popular belief, these vinegarized foods don't always wreak havoc on wine. Riesling actually works very well with its own natural acidity, as do other acidic wines like Sauvignon Blanc and Gruner Veltliner. Which wines pair best with soft-shell crab? Barbara would go with a chilled pinot grigio, or if she's feeling extravagant, a white burgundy, which is an opulent French chardonnay. What goes into great food photography, whether it's in a magazine or cookbook? Barbara says there's a lot going on behind the scenes. You need to have a good food stylist and a good prop stylist. Most of us don't realize that there are people who get paid to shop for the right linen, the right glass, the right cup, and it's very subtle, but you look at it, you go, wow, that photograph is so good. It's because this team is thinking about it. And that's the magic of food photography.   About Barbara Scott-Goodman Barbara Scott-Goodman is an author, art director, and designer of cookbooks for many publishers. Her most recent book is Wine Time ((Chronicle Books, 2021). Other books include Cake (Penguin Press, 2018), a collaboration with writer and illustrator Maira Kalman, Delicious Dessert Cocktails (Bluestreak Books, 2018), Brooklyn Bar Bites (Rizzoli, 2016), Happy Hour at Home (Running Press, 2013), and Wine Bites (Chronicle Books, 2011). Her work has been featured in publications in print and online, including Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, Saveur, Publishers Weekly, Food52, and Sweet Paul. Her books always emphasize the importance of warm and intimate gatherings and eating, drinking, and living well in this era of non-ostentatious, casual entertaining.       To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/283.

There are few (if any) organisations that have had as much impact on the natural wine scene in the UK as Les Caves de Pyrene. Not only do they import an amazing range of natural wines, they are also the team behind the legendary wine bar, Terroirs (now shut), and The Real Wine Fair. It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Doug Wregg to The Premier Cru. Tune in as we discuss: The story behind Les Caves de Pyrene The question of "What is natural wine?" The Real Wine Fair We also taste and discuss three wines from the Les Caves de Pyrene portfolio: "Handcrafted" Gruner Veltliner, Martin & Anna Arndorfer Stagbeetle, Weignut Andreas Tscheppe "Saint Epine" St-Joseph, Herve Souhaut We are really looking forward to joining The Real Wine Fair this year on 28th and 29th April. You can find tickets to the event via this link if you want to attend the UK's largest natural wine fair and meet some of the leading producers. Follow ⁠⁠@The_Premier_Cru⁠⁠ on socials to keep up to date with future episodes and behind the scenes snippets.

We are so excited to bring you an interview with one of our favorite Santa Barbara winemakers. She shares how she got into the wine industry and he philosophy about the wines she makes and how she organically built her own winery. We taste her amazing Gruner Veltliner and her Gamay Noir.  This is all about how humbling it can be to have a winery and maintain your vision. Join us and grab a glass of your favorite wine to learn from the best. Support the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @crushitwinesb You can also reach out via email - Cheers@crushitwineeducation.com If you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, sign up for our Patreon. Join the list to stay up to date on future episodes and featured wines so you can sip alongside us! Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are a full service wine education company offering an online wine shop, a wine club membership and both virtual and in person classes. Go to www.crushitwineeducation.com to learn more and get 10% off your first order when you sign up for the mailing list! Cheers and thanks for listening!

Which Gruner Veltliner is best? This week we are back trying out wine, and this time we have 3 Austrian Gruner Veltliner.  For the non Austrian listeners, this is a white wine known to be of higher acidity and also drier than most white wines. The competitors are Biokult, Hasen Sprung, and Pratsch.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which wine corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Hasen Sprun 2. Pratsch 3. Biokult

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy share their favorite sparkling wine recommendations for different price points.  Then we share one of our favorite past interviews from 2022 featuring  Bartholomew Broadbent,  President and Founder of Broadbent Selections. The son of the legendary Michael Broadbent, Bartholomew shares a wealth of wine knowledge and experiences from his decades in the industry. This conversation first aired on October 6th, 2022 as episode 44. Stick around to the end of the episode for a brilliantly hilarious story about Julia Child!Broadbent Selections is an importer of some of the world's finest wines to all 50 states. They also produce their own wines under the Broadbent name which include Vinho Verde, Port, Madeira, Malbec, and Gruner Veltliner. Bartholomew and his family, along with his late father Michael, have had a massive impact on the world of wine in an amazing number of ways, as you will hear. Happy Holidays!For more information on wine and spirits investing with Vint, please contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.co. The Vint Podcast is brought to you by the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Skyler Weekes, Mary Gorman McAdams, Nick King, Bartholomew Broadbent, Nick Jackson, Dillon Sykes, Mark Bell, David Keck, John Szabo, Channing Frye, Jay Hack, Julia Harding, Austin Hope, Michael Minnillo, Jermaine Stone, Jim Madsen, Santiago Archaval, Tom Smith, and more! Disclaimer: https://vint.co/disclaimer

WINES: 2021 Boundary Breaks Cabernet Franc, Leidenfrost Vineyards 2021 Cabernet Franc and Lamoreaux Landing T23 Cabernet FrancCan you imagine sipping on a glass of velvety red Cabernet Franc while learning about the unique winemaking techniques from Brittany Gibson, the Executive Director of Seneca Wine Trail? Can you feel the cool breeze of the Finger Lakes region and the touch of the small, unique grape berries? This is what awaits you in this episode. We sip our way through three exceptional red wines, including the 2021 Boundary Brooks Cabernet Franc and a Lamoreaux Landing T23 Cabernet Franc. Brittany gives us an exclusive look at the extraordinary techniques used in winemaking, from carbonic maceration to stainless steel fermentation. This journey into the heart of the Finger Lakes region also reveals how the unique climate lends a distinctive flavor to these versatile wines.But there's more than just Cabernet Franc. We venture deeper into the diverse world of Finger Lakes wines, uncovering the secrets and flavors of Riesling and Gruner-Veltliner. How do they pair with food? What makes them tick? By the end of this episode, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the Finger Lakes wine scene, the versatility of the Cabernet Franc grape, and the food-pairing potentials of Riesling and Gruner-Veltliner.Saving the best for last, we delve into the heart of sustainable winemaking in the Seneca Lake region. As we taste wines from different wineries, we learn about the wineries' commitment to the environment. Though it might surprise you, their dedication extends beyond the wine bottle. Discover how they use solar power, employ sustainable farming techniques, and participate in various programs and certifications to safeguard our planet. As you savor the flavors and complexities of each wine, we hope you will appreciate not only the dedication of the Seneca Lake wineries to exceptional wine production but also their commitment to land preservation. So, pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass, and join us on this unforgettable journey into the heart of the Seneca Lake wine region.Thank you for making us part of your wine story. If you enjoyed this episode, please write a review and share with your wine loving friends and family. To connect with us or to inquire about being a guest on Wines To Find, visit our social media pages Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winestofindpodcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/winestofindpodcasts/Til the next glass ~ Cheers!And, remember, join us next time on Wines To Find!Sandy & Michelle

Table While EP3 RITUALS- Hospitality, in its truest sense, is more than an expression of warm hospitality, serving food and pouring wine, it's the ritual of feeding people & looking after them.Pierre & Allison really enjoy the humor and humanity of restaurants. The rituals of the staff and guests are a great manifestation of it- what do we do out of habit and the celebration of repetition, there is something really quirky and beautiful about it. What do we drink before dinner? After work? How do we get ready for service? What are the habits that form the rituals of our daily life?Allison chose the wine this week:  a Skin contact Gruner Veltliner by Čačík from Moravia, Czech Republic. Series 1- 5 episodes launching Thursdays 10:00am Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Possibly the best known of the unknown wines, Austria's Gruner makes a bold statement and insists on greater attention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at Cucina Urbana where they serve contemporary Italian cuisine with a focus on California seasonality and the bounty of local farms. Their wine program features 200+ labels from around the world, with an emphasis on Italian and California varietals and Grace peruses the wine list to find some hidden gems, including a white Bordeaux that has been described as “liquid gold” a fabulous Cremant, which equals Champagne if bubbles are on your mind, and a unique, pinot noir rose from Sancerre.   Wines reviewed include: 2020 Gruner Veltliner, Manni Nossing Winery,  Alto Adige 2017 Mayacamas, Mt. Veeder, Napa 2019 Grenache one from the Giovanni Montisci Vineyard, Sardinia For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

I open, taste, and review a Gruner Veltliner from Austria! Does it really taste like orange? We'll find out. We also toast national days. Plus, National Repeat Day, Community coffee, and dad jokes.

Should you be practicing leaf removal in your vineyard? What's the correct timing? How much leaf removal is too much? In this episode, we dive into the why, when, and how of all things leaf removal so you can feel confident in your thinning decisions. Our guests are Extension Viticulturist Dr. Cain Hickey from Penn State University and seasoned grape grower Galen Troxell from Galen Glen Vineyards in Pennsylvania. We talk about the research that's been done on fruit zone leaf removal and their experience with it. We also discuss their individual practices and how they apply to different climates. In this episode, you will hear: What is leaf removal The reasons to practice leaf removal in your vineyard When should you thin your leaves in your climate The research on the effects of fruit quality as a result of leaf removal The effects of methoxypyrazines When and why Galen started implementing mechanical leaf removal in his vineyard Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Resources: If you have questions about today's episode or other grape growing questions, you can visit VineyardUndergroundPodcast.com and click the Ask Fritz button. Learn more about leaf removal with these free Grower Guide videos from Fritz and check out all the grape growing content and resources at VirtualViticultureAcademy.com. Late Season Leaf Removal: Reasons and Precautions: https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/grower-guides/late-season-leaf-removal-reasons-and-precautions/  Leaf Removal is a Snap: https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/grower-guides/leaf-removal-is-a-snap/  Leaf Thinning After Fruit Set: https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/grower-guides/leaf-thinning-after-fruit-set/  Mid-Season Vineyard Strategies: https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/grower-guides/mid-season-vineyard-strategies/  Come grow with Fritz through VirtualViticultureAcademy.com! Save $75 off your first year of membership with the code Underground at checkout. Today's Guests: Cain Hickey is a Viticulture Extension Educator at Penn State. His areas of expertise include applied viticulture, grapevine physiology, pruning and training, and canopy management. Connect with Cain: https://extension.psu.edu/cain-hickey https://extension.psu.edu/education-format?authors= Galen Troxell and his wife Sarah are the owners and founders of the award-winning and highly recognized Galen Glenn Winery in Pennsylvania. They started their highly successful vineyard and winery in 1995 and in 2003 became the first vineyard east of the Rocky Mountains to commercially plant Gruner Veltliner. They have been successfully using mechanical leaf removal since 2012. Connect with Galen: https://www.galenglen.com https://www.instagram.com/galenglenwine/ https://www.facebook.com/GalenGlenWine Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.

TM&TM returns with a...some kind of noise. Not a really loud one, just one that's disturbing enough you had to reread the opening line of the Decanter feature you were starting. In this episode Ferg & Lee face some big questions such as: Does Ferg's mum control an army of AI Bots? Just how fast is your bottling line? and should Lee return to making those terrible guitar videos? If he does, what song should he play for Fergus's BRAND NEW Bacchus?   Looking at the Wine News we examine the case of a woman alone in the outback who survived on a bottle of wine. We also raise the plight of Fourty Hall who desperately need your help with funding. When it comes to funding, we also talk about the crowdfunder to build a winery being run by the wonderful White Castle in Wales.   In This Week We Have Mostly Been Drinking: Ferg opens up about his skiing holidays and also uncorks a bottle of Savoie. Lee on the other hand, minimising his drinking, pops open a delicious Gruner Veltliner from The Canned Wine Company.   We also hit up some consumer stats, discuss whether oysters ever really live, and just what is Lee's phobia of Coravin?

Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas navigate the wine list at Elways owned by and named after the NFL quarterback, John Elways. This is the place to go in Vail if you want a chophouse that serves steak and sides with sensational wines.  Wines reviewed include: 2020 Gruner Veltliner from Ingrid Groiss 2019 Chateau la Rame White Bordeaux 2020 Paul Pernot Puligny Montrachet     For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

Carlisle Winery Sonoma Mountain Steiner Vineyard Gruner Veltliner In this episode, Rob and Scott review a small production white normally associated with Austria, but here we find it in California made by the highly regarded Carlisle Winery.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

This week Peter Redmond joins Munoz to talk all things wine! From working in tech yet having a sister passion as a certified sommelier, these two Gruner Veltliner gays deep dive into the vineyard that is Peter's journey. This episode is jam-packed with everything from Peter's wine journey to coming out and even our love for peanuts!! So what are you waiting for? Pour yourself the biggest glass you can find cause this episode will leave you thirsty for more!You can show Peter all the love on Instagram @pjg.jpg or @thewinewasgoodSend Muñoz some love on Instagram & Twitter @inyomouthpodMouth Merch is where you go from fan to super fan!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark, Tom and Barry. California Wine Country today features some 2023 SF Chronicle Wine Competition winners, with Mark Klaver who joins Harry Duke, Tom Simoneau and Barry Herbst in the studio. Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger are away this week. Mark Klaver is the Marketing and Sponsorship Director for the San Francisco Chronicle wine competition, which takes place in Cloverdale. Formerly, its name was the Cloverdale Citrus Fair Wine Competition but the Chronicle took it over as a sponsor in 2000. There were 5500 wines, over three days, with 16 panels of three judges each and a total of 55 judges so each day. Each judge has 100-120 wines, plus best-in-class tastings, for a total of probably about 150. This website "Wine Judging dot com" the SF Chronicle Wine Competition in great detailn. The Competition Format Each judge gets 10 numbered glasses, and a tally sheet. If all three judges pick Gold, the wine wins a Double Gold. Mark Klaver describes it as a west coast style of judging. Subsequently, the judges can discuss their choices and modify or add a plus or a minus to a rating. There is a coordinator who facilitates the panel's work. Click the logo to visit our sponsor Bottle Barn online for the coolest bargains on wine, beer and spirits. Barry Herbst says it's a very helpful process and helps judges to have more certainty with their choices. It is possible for a category or an entry to have no awards. About 80% of the wines will get an award of some type. This year about 30% got gold, 25% silver and 20% bronze. There is about 15-20 minute turnaround time in a category and Barry describes setting aside his best wines to taste them against the other best ones, before the end of the round. Tasting Discussion They begin tasting a 2021 Gruner Veltliner, called Reustle from Umpqua Valley in Oregon. This has some white pepper and grapefruit flavors and is slightly sweet. It is a versatile grape for adventurous growers. Mark remembers only eight Gruner Veltliners in this year's competition, two more than last year. This wine was named “White Sweepstakes Winner”, the award for top white wine. The website shows all of this year's winners, and those from the last five years. There is a total of 209 categories, all of which award a best-in-class, but there are only six sweepstakes winners. Next is the 2020 V. Sattui Napa Valley Chardonnay, which shared the White Sweepstakes Winner award with the Reustle Gruner Veltliner. V. Sattui's wines are only available at the winery. It's a classic California style oak-fermented rich and creamy Chard. The color is a remarkable rich yellow. The two wines that shared the white sweepstakes award are quite different, which is a remarkable fact. The Gruner Veltliner is a modestly priced aromatic white and the V. Sattui Chardonnay is an expensive, big bold style. A very different Chardonnay The 2021 ZD Wines Chardonnay is a very different Chardonnay, with more citrus flavors, not fat and buttery. ZD Wines is in the middle of Napa Valley and has a reputation for Chardonnay. This goes for about $36 at Bottle Barn, although it's listed at $42 on the report. It uses American oak, so it has a leaner character. J Lohn also has a Chardonnay that uses American oak, which is also less expensive. Mark describes the judges as being not only in the wine industry but also in the trade, in the world of hospitality and distribution. They want to evaluate the wines from their point of view, sommeliers, winemakers and retailers all have different expectations and criteria. They also have some younger judges which they find beneficial to the competition. The next tasting is the Sweepstakes Winner for Red wines, a Dry Creek Vineyard 2019 Terroir Series Cabernet Sauvignon. This was judged in the $54-60 range. Next there is a St. Anne's Crossing 2020 Malbec, which shows how good Malbec is starting to come from California. Most of the wineries use their Malbec for their Bordeaux blends.

Austria's Wachau wine region has a majesty of scenery and wines. The purity of expression and elevated quality make this region a star on the world stage. Take 10 minutes to find out why you should buy and sell some of these delicious wines.Explore through the wines of:PragerRudi PichlerLearn through:Vinea Wachau WebsiteAustrian Wine Website

Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas explore the wine list at Michael's, a restaurant that offers a seasonally prepared menu with meals that focus on simplicity and elegance.  Grace kicks off the review with some bubbles from smaller boutique houses, introduces a few wacky, but worthy whites, and once-in-a-lifetime bottles for that special occasion. Wines reviewed include:  Gruner Veltliner, Tatomer, California 2015 Barbaresco from Cantina del Pino 2020 Mosel Riesling from Julian Haart For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy discuss some recent collections sell-outs, chat about Brady's travels in Greece and some great Greek wines, and interview Bartholomew Broadbent,  President and Founder of Broadbent Selections. Broadbent Selections is an importer of some of the world's finest wines to all 50 states. They also produce their own wines under the Broadbent name which include Vinho Verde, Port, Madeira, Malbec, and Gruner Veltliner. Batholomew and his family, along with his late father Michael, have had a massive impact on the world of wine in an amazing number of ways, as you will hear. Enjoy!Last but not least, check out our open collections. Cheers!Contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.co

We're releasing this patreon episode as a special bonus in our regular feed for a couple of reasons. First, we want to give you another taste of what you can expect from our Patreon episodes. If you like the show and are able to please join our patreon so we can continue improving the show and creating more for you! But we also have a pretty interesting conversation at the end of this episode that we would love to get more input on. Namely about the accessibility of the wine industry, is wine really for everyone, and are we doing everything we could with our goals and our company. If you want to join in on the conversation shoot us an email at info@crushitwinesb.com or find us on social media @crushitwinesb In this episode we talk about a Gruner Veltliner from Sta. Rita Hills, a favorite red wine from Northern Italy. And then we cover a highly questionable cookbook, the rising price of visiting wine country and the legacy of Two Buck Chuck. Cheers!Join the list to stay up to date on future episodes and featured wines so you can sip alongside us! Or click on the support the show link to join our Patreon now! Support the show

On this episode, we celebrate harvest season with wine club picks.  Up first is Drea's pick, a skin contact Gruner Veltliner from Solminer in Los Olivos California. Pairings include some light Austrian history, meals appropriate for a full-bodied white wine, Die Hard, and basic bitch fall realness. 

First up: what on earth is a GREEN PIZZA??!!Well, it's a summer vegetable tart. But we couldn't quite bring ourselves to have that as our title. So we ran with 'green pizza'. Which it...almost is. What it definitely is, is utterly delicious comfort food. As well as going superbly well with a whole range of wines. So our kind of dish. It cries out for a fresh, crisp white. Particularly those made from  Sauvignon Blanc...but not exclusively. Here's what we went with:Villa Maria Taylor's Pass Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough, New Zealand (from £13.99)Zewenwacht Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2022, South Africa (£99 as part of the 12-bottle Discovery case from Wine Club by Majestic)Domäne Wachau Weissenkirchen Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 2021, Wachau, Austria (from £14.99)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 'green pizza' is available, together with all links, photos, wines and more details from the show, on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S4 E1 - Matching Food and Wine: 'Green Pizza'!Do send us in your thoughts, we'd love to hear from you! What do you think of our choices? What are your favourite food-and-wine matches?Let us know your thoughts on Instagram or Twitter. Or send us a voice message via Speakpipe.

I open, taste, review a Brunn Gruner Veltliner 2021 Niederosterreich white wine from Austria. Plus the usual toasts, dad jokes and an original, Super 8mm short film directed by my friend, the late Peter J. Moultak, and never before seen on the Internet!

The grape of Austria if Gruner Veltliner. A noble white grape that can produce crisp sparkling wine and botrytis dessert wine and everything in-between.  The primary growing region of this noble grape is Austria and it is grown around such famed locations as Vienna. I was fascinated to learn from Dieter Heubler the nuances of this fantastic grape and the refined wine it can make. Laurenz V is the winery just east of Vienna making approachable layered Gruner. Have a listen, he is quite compelling.

Franz Leth tells us why Austrian wines deserve a seat at the table of world class wines. A family owned winery with generations of experience that continues to press the virtues of the Austrian noble grape; Gruner Veltliner. Gruner (as we call it in the trade) can produce wines of great variety and style. Much like Riesling, it can produce wines of great acidity and backbone, wines of elegance and finesse, sparkling wines and dessert wines. Come on an audio journey with Franz to the vineyards outside of Vienna.  You will be intrigued and enlightened.

Bill Nachbaur Acorn Winery co-owner Bill Nachbaur is our guest on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. First, Bill tells about buying the vineyard that had been planted decades ago as a field blend. This means different varietals are planted side by side in the same vineyard, unlike most vineyards today. As a teenager in the 1890s Bill's grandfather worked in vineyards in the area. The whole story is on their website. Field-blended wines are made of different grape varieties grown together then pressed and vinted together too. The result can be tasted in the flavors that are uniquely reflective of the land and the blend. Today they have planted some grapes that reflect their personal heritage. There is Zinfandel and also some Alvarinho, a Portuguese varietal, to honor his wife's grandmother. Gruner Veltliner is an Austrian grape that he planted to honor his grandfather.   Click the logo to visit our sponsor Rodney Strong for the latest on the 2022 Summer Concert series. Dan Berger describes Acorn Winery as a fascinating project because it is not varietal-based. They have decided to focus on their field blends, so they are by definition vineyard-based. They are often a year behind their neighbors in their releases, because they hold them a longer time, which they need to express their character. The Gruner Veltliner is very dry. Dan tastes a “preserved lemon” character. The sharpness of the acid would make it great to go with seafood. Click the logo to visit our sponsor Bottle Barn online for the coolest bargains on wine, beer and spirits. Acorn Winery is located across the street from Rodney Strong and they can partially hear their concerts. Besides the whites and the rosato, they make Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Dolcetto, Syrah and Cabernet Franc as well as blends of those. Acorn Winery wines use oak in a very careful way so the wine speaks to the fruit. Dan Berger says his Dolcetto is really an Italian style, which means it is delicate. It is a grape from Piedmont, northwest Italy. Dolcetto and Barbera are the everyday wines. Barbaresco and Barolo, made from the Nebbiolo grape, are the heavies. They taste the Rosato, which is simply the Italian word for pink, or Rosé wine. It is a bit darker than the usual Rosés. All Rosés are on a color spectrum, though. It is hard to tell a Rosé from a red if you taste it from a black glass. Your vision influences your expectations and what you taste.

In this episode, co-hosts Keith Herndon and Charlotte Norsworthy are staying in the Old World with an Austrian Gruner Veltliner. 

Wine director Alexis Rogers joins Robert Tas to explore and explain the wine list of the Italian restaurant Felice. With nine locations in NYC, this restaurant is proving to be a popular culinary destination and the wine list meets expectations.   Gruner Veltliner by Klaus Lentsch, the 2015 La Togata Brunello di Montalcino, Produttori del Barbaresco Rabaja 2016 Wines reviewed include: Gruner Veltliner by Klaus Lentsch 2015 La Togata Brunello di Montalcino Produttori del Barbaresco Rabaja 2016 For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

Austrian-born Michael Moosbrugger grew up around skiing and his family's hotel in Lech/Arlberg. Michael jumped into the wine business in 1992 as an apprentice and four years later took over the Schloss Gobelsburg winery. He is now the CEO and winemaker of this storied and historic winery. Michael believes in tradition along with innovation. His wines are a true expression of the terroir of Schloss Gobelsburg and Austria. Michael has received numerous awards for his wines including Wine and Spirits Top 100 Winery of the Year. Are you a business owner? Become an HRN business member! For $500 HRN will shine a light on your work AND you will help sustain our mission to expand the way people think about food. As a thank you for this tax-deductible donation, your business will receive on-air mentions, social media posts, listings on our website and more. Go to heritageradionetwork.org/biz to become a business member today.The Grape Nation is Powered by Simplecast.

Part 5.2 of IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT (AND I WANT WINE) Can Jamie detect sincerity in the glass? Does Scott actually like a wine with Big Grapefruit Energy (BGE)? How do people from different places and backgrounds define “modernity”? Will Jamie successfully allay Scott's very reasonable and not at all stupid concerns about native yeast fermentation? And what chances would a movie dork and a wine snob have in the zombie apocalypse? Watch this movie in its entirety, without pausing, and then finish your bottle of Loimer Gruner as you press play on this here podcast! The 2020 Loimer Grüner Veltliner from Kamptal, Austria is available from Wine.com for $25 USD. We used the 2019 vintage for the recording of this episode. SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004) is directed by Edgar Wright and stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. It is available to rent wherever you get your VOD movies. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @BiggerBottlePod Music is selected from Camille Saint-Saëns' ‘The Carnival of the Animals - XII. Fossils' as performed by the Seattle Youth Symphony, licensed under Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcode)

Part 5.1 of IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT (AND I WANT WINE) How does the iconic bromance of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost compare to that of our hosts? Will our hosts once again bemoan abusive practices in their respective industries? Does this movie's finale land differently in the hellscape of 2022 than it did back in 2004? How does director Edgar Wright use “the language of action movies to depict the quotidien,” and will Jamie let Scott get away with saying something that pretentious? Shamble like a reanimated corpse over to that “Play” button and you might just find out! SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004) is directed by Edgar Wright and stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. It is available to rent wherever you get your VOD movies. The 2020 Loimer Grüner Veltliner from Kamptal, Austria is available from Wine.com for $25 USD. We used the 2019 vintage for the recording of this episode. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @BiggerBottlePod Music is selected from Camille Saint-Saëns' ‘The Carnival of the Animals - XII. Fossils' as performed by the Seattle Youth Symphony, licensed under Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcode)

Keeping in theme with our focus on the NSW wine regions, Jill heads to Canberra to chat to Chris about their beautiful biodynamic wines, including the first Gruner Veltliner planting in Australia, and his hilarious story about being a finalist in the Young Gun of Wine Awards. #larkhill#canberrawines

Willi Klinger represents the Austrian Wine Marketing board. In this first interview we find out about the history of winemaking in Austria and talk about the most planted grape variety Gruner Veltliner.

Tom Liden is our guest on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. He is one of the organizers of the Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition. The 42nd annual edition was held two weeks ago at the Fairgrounds in Booneville and Dan Berger was one of the judges. Before they taste and describe the winning wines from the 2021 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition, they have a bottle to taste from Dan Berger's extensive cellar. It's a 2016 Vintner's Reserve Kendall Jackson Chardonnay. It was not supposed to be for aging but it has held up very well and it is a lot more complex and tasty than it was a few years ago. Dan likes to put wine away to see what happens and about 20% of the time, the wine falls apart, but the well made ones get better and better. The Mendocino Winegrowers Inc, led by Executive Director Bernadette Byrne, produces the annual wine competition. Bernadette Byrne last appeared on California Wine Country in this episode, first heard on July 11, 2018. This is their 42nd year. There were 233 entries, and 43 double golds were awarded, also 36 golds and 103 silvers. Tom Liden is also a photographer and he has brought a book of his photos to the studio. He worked for a commercial photographer in New York and then moved “back to the land” in Ukiah in the mid ‘70s and opened a commercial photography studio. His business grew along with the wine industry. The book is called Mendocino Roots and Ridges. The text was written by Heidi Cusick Dickerson and Dan Berger remembers writing a good review of this book when it came out in 2012. Heidi had been doing weekly stories for the local press then the Mendocino County Museum published the book as a good promotional piece for the county and the wines. The Mendocino County Museum in Willits has copies available for purchase. He brought the Syrah, a Booneville Road 2018 Syrah from a small producer named Ed Donovan, which won the best of show red. It's called Broken Leg Vineyards because it's steep and the guy who planted the vineyard broke his leg in the process. The second bottle is a 2019 Jaxon Keyes Estate Grenache from the final flight. He has also brought a Gruner Veltliner 2020 Anderson Valley Navarro Vineyards. Dan Berger says that the minerality in the aftertaste is what makes this wine great. This varietal can be tricky to make and he says it is almost unheard of for a winemaker's first effort to be this good. Visit Bottle Barn in person or click the logo to visit them online for the best deals in wine country. Tom Liden tells about being a volunteer in the early days of the competition. It was the first wine competition that featured only wine from Mendocino County grapes. Last year was the first Michigan wine competition. There is also one in Idaho and the Sonoma County Harvest Festival is also locals only. Mendocino County is one of the areas at the forefront of organic farming, biodynamic farming and sustainability. Fetzer has been a leader in this area, for a long time. Dan Berger is an internationally known wine judge. After this most recent competition in Mendocino, he said, “This is the best flight of reds in the 30 years I've been coming to this competition.” Dan says 25 years ago, the wines may have tasted great but didn't represent anything. Now, an Anderson Valley Pinot Noir tastes like one and a Grenache tastes like a Grenache, etc. At the Mendocino County Fair in Booneville on Sept 17, 18 and 19, the double gold medal winners will be pouring their wines. They will be there one at a time, taking turns. The 2012 Best of Show awards are: Best of Show Sparkling: McFadden Farm Cuvée Brut, Potter Valley Charlie Barra Award, Best of Show White: Navarro Vineyards 2020 Edelzwicker, Anderson Valley Best of Show Rosé: Lula Cellars 2020 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley John Parducci Award, Best of Show Red: Thomas T. Thomas Vineyards 2018 Reserve Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley

Hard optimism teaches us to tap down the negative, employ Faith, Forgiveness and being Grateful in order to manage negativity and adversity. https://youtu.be/bKZNkCtgPJ4 Kundalini yoga teaches us that  the way we manage life's challenges also projects onto our successes.  Your talents and skills lead to your success. Not good luck! Wine- White summer whites-Gruner Veltliner, Saumur Blanc and an AOC Chablis all worth exploring.

Na het overweldigende succes van het eerste seizoen werden we door Wat Schaft de Podcast uitgenodigd voor een heuse crossover aflevering, over... kaasfondue!Jonas en Jeroen hebben al heel wat onderwerpen weten te verslaan in Wat Schaft de Podcast. En ze weten prima welke kaas ze lekker vinden, maar de materie achter Kaasfondue is toch wel echt andere koek. Daarom hebben Jonas en Jeroen onze hulp ingeschakeld. Gezamenlijk gaan we op zoek naar de perfecte Kaasfondue.In deze aflevering kom je alles te weten over de chemische processen die komen kijken bij Kaasfondue, welke kaassoorten je het beste kunt gebruiken en er is zelfs een vegan recept voor het vegetarisch repertoire!Shownotes #40: Kaasfondue1. Drankjes: Arneis & Gruner VeltlinerIn overleg met wijnleverancier Okhuysen heeft Jeroen twee mooie witte wijnen uitgekozen voor bij de kaasfondue. De Arneis uit de Piedmonte en de meer toegankelijkere Gruner Veltliner. De Arneis is een hele droge witte wijn met een heel klein pareltje. Met een zure en ziltige smaak. De Gruner Veltliner heeft ook een tintel in de wijn, net als de Arneis en hij heeft een zure, ietwat minder ziltige smaak. De Gruner Veltliner is met zijn zuurgraad goed geschikt om de kaasfondue mee te bereiden en smaakt er ook heerlijk bij.Voor de smaak drinken heel veel mensen witte wijn bij Kaasfondue, maar volgens het Britisch Medical Journal kun je het beste thee bij de Kaasfondue drinken. Vermijd in ieder geval de Schnapps achteraf, want dat gaat helemaal mis.2. KaasfondueDe historie van kaasfondue is eigenlijk kort maar krachtig: Zwitserse kaas overproductie in het kwadraat. Maar waar wordt kaasfondue nu echt van gemaakt? Er zijn veel verschillende regionale recepten. De meeste Kaasfondues bestaan uit verschillende kazen uit bergachtige regio's.Met dank aan Esther Hainenbach, een scheikundige en lid van onze brigade, is het chemische proces dat komt kijken bij Kaasfondue verhelderd. Belangrijk om te bedenken is dat Kaasfondue net als mayonaise een emulsie is. En nog lastiger: een warme emulsie. Lees ook de blogpost van Jeroen en Esther over het chemische proces van de kaasfondue.Heb je al onze tips opgevolgd en krijg je toch een draderige structuur of een bal?Voeg iets meer zuur toe (bijvoorbeeld met citroen).Voeg een papje van maizena toe.Voeg een smeltkaas toe alla la vache-qui-rit.En mislukt het echt compleet? Drink een glas wijn of 2 en rasp de afgekoelde Kaasfondue en begin opnieuw.In de podcast bespreken de heren 3 verschillende soorten Kaasfondue: Moitié Moitié (Zwitserse Kaasfondue), Savoyarde (Franse Kaasfondue) en de Mont d'or (kan zowel Frans als Zwitsers zijn).Maar wat eet je nu bij de kaasfondue? Natuurlijk heerlijk (zuurdesem) brood. Wil je dat nu zelf ook eens maken? Zie de Wat Schaft de Podcast afleveringen over zuurdesem. Ook een lekker zuurtje in de vorm van cornichons of groente, zoals cherrytomaatjes, aardappeltjes, bloemkool of een mooie salade passen uitstekend bij dit heerlijke winterse gerecht.Lieven heeft met de volgende kaaswinkels gebeld om hun te vragen naar kaasfondue tips, bedankt voor de medewerking:Vers inn Helftheuvelpassage in Den BoschRidders kaashuis in Den HaagFromagerie Bon in LeidenMorty's delicatessen in UtrechtOp de website van Wat Schaft de Podcast tref je de recepten die we gebruikt hebben én nog 39 andere afleveringen en nog veel meer recepten!Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's one thing to know about Alfaro Family Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains. You are guaranteed great wine and a good time. This family-owned winery is in Corralitos, at the southern end of the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. It's a mecca for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir lovers, but at Alfaro, you'll also find Syrah, Merlot, and yes, Gruner Veltliner, that crisp and aromatic white wine from Austria that is growing in popularity here. In fact, the Alfaros are leaders in Gruner, planting the first vineyard within the appellation. Richard and Mary Kay founded the winery after beginning to plant their 56-acre vineyard. Now son Ryan steps into the winemaking role, with Richard focusing more on the grape growing. Listen along and meet this super fun, laid back yet serious winemaker and find out why we just love Alfaro wines!

Listen to hear me nerd on Gruner a little and talk about the basics of beer.