Podcast appearances and mentions of Michel Rolland

In today's episode, we continue our Phil Merson inspired, Wine is Like Music series. Maybe our most challenging, this episode is with drummer, Kevin Olsonberg who is with Odom Corporation, one of the area's largest wine distributor. This is a fun one for sure even with the background noise that comes from a bar! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #PleasingAstringency #MoreBass #GiveMeMyTotsWines this episode:2019 Sauvion Sancerre ($43 at Pilgrim's Market)2020 Termes España ($41 at Pilgrim's Market)2021 Olianas Cannonau ($22 at Pilgrim's Market)A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Terraza Waterfront Grill, Naked Wines and J. Bookwalter Wines!Terraza Waterfront Grill is serving up global-inspired dishes in a vibrant atmosphere. With a focus on fresh ingredients and unmatched culinary excellence, Terraza offers something for every taste. Come experience exceptional food, cozy ambiance and top-notch service at this stunning waterfront grill. Visit https://terrazacda.com/ for more information or call 208-758-0111.Naked Wines: Straight from the winemaker right to your door, premium wine without the premium pricing is what Naked Wines is all about. Save big on wines from the world's best winemakers! Visit https://us.nakedwines.com/winetimefridays to get $100 off your first 6 pack case. With Naked Wines, discovering new wines is truly risk-free!J. Bookwalter: Celebrating their 40th year of producing award-winning wines crafted from the finest Columbia Valley vineyards, J. Bookwalter wines bring excellence and quality to every glass. Visit https://www.bookwalterwines.com for more information or simply call or 509-627-5000.And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music. Please visit https://todhornby.com to see what Tod is up to!The Elsom Cellars Wine Words of the Week - Timbre In Music: In music, timbre (pronounced "tam-ber") refers to the unique tone color or "voice" of a musical instrument or sound, including drums. In Wine: When describing wine, timbre refers to the unique tone or "voice" of a wine. It's a poetic way to capture the distinctive character or personality of a wine.At Elsom Cellars, goood times are meant to be shared and so are great wines! Since 2006, Elsom Cellars has been producing brilliant Washington wines. For more information about Elsom Wines, please visit http://www.elsomcellars.com Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente VII Rosso di Toscana, Tenimenti d'Alessandro Vioginer, Waterbrook Chardonnay, Krutz Chardonnay and Artesa Cabernet Sauvignon.Mentions: Moose Lounge North, Phil Mershon, Tod Hornby, Barry Aiken, Chris Cochran, Theresa Edwards Band, DeLille Cellars, Le Dessein (formally Métier), Sara Lane, John Cleese, Robert Mondavi, Rodney Strong, Michel Rolland, Vicino Pizza Neapolitan Style Pizzeria, Naomi Boutz, Elvin Jones, Daniel Glass, John Bonham, Phil Collins, Bonnie Raitt and John Freeman.Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets), Instagram (@WineTimeFridays) on our YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@winetimefridays and on Threads, which is @winetimefridays. You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back! © 2025 Wine Time Fridays - All Rights Reserved

In his long career, Bordeaux-based oenologist, Michel Rolland, has consulted for over 150 wine estates in 14 countries, earning him the moniker, "The Flying Winemaker" He has overseen more than 50 vintages. At least 400 wine estates utilize the services of his laboratories located in France and Mendoza. Rolland discusses his work and his wineries in Argentina and South Africa.The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).  The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Una vez más un episodio en el que hay un nombre propio, en este caso el de Michel Rolland.Michel Rolland es una de las figuras más influyentes en el mundo del vino, no solo por su trayectoria en Francia, su país de origen, sino también por el impacto que ha tenido en regiones como Argentina. Si les gustó el episodio me sirve muchísimo que se lo compartan a sus amigos y conocidos.Además, pueden calificar Bebedor Frecuente en Spotify o en su app de podcast favorita. Hasta el próximo episodio! Salú! - Seguime en Instagram ⁠@nicolasorsini⁠- Encontrá más info sobre vinos en el blog ⁠nicolasorsini.com

This episode features a follow-up conversation with Kieran Robinson of R Five Wines, a winemaker who now splits his time between his tasting room in the suburbs of Philadelphia and the vineyards of Sonoma County. We first spoke with Kieran and his wife, Kristie, back in November of 2020 for episode 8 of season 3 as they were dreaming up their new tasting room in Downingtown, PA. Kieran's story started in the Finger Lakes while attending Ithaca College, and upon returning to his hometown of Downingtown, Kieran had the opportunity to experience the challenges of making wine in a non-traditional wine region - the Philadelphia countryside. Kieran later moved to the Northern Rhone region of France to work for winemaker PIerre Gaillard, which gave Kieran an appreciation for French viticulture and winemaking philosophies. Kieran later moved to Napa Valley to expand his winemaking knowledge at Cakebread Cellars and then at Paul Hobbs Winery and Crossbarn Cellars as an enologist. In 2009, Kieran started his own label - Kieran Robinson Wines - with a focus on Syrah and Viognier. While he was the winemaker at Jericho Canyon Vineyard, Kieran also worked alongside famed winemakers Aaron Pott and Michel Rolland. Interested in a new challenge and a bi-coastal life, Kieran and his wife started R Five Wines in 2018. R Five Wines allowed Kieran to expand his winemaking portfolio to other Rhone varietals, such as Grenache, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Gris, and Mourvèdre, Kieran still makes all his wine in Sonoma but the R Five Wines tasting room is in his hometown near Philadelphia, PA. We talk about how this bicoastal business model is allowing Kieran to bring his love of CA wines to PA. Recorded October 14, 2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acorkintheroad/support

A few days after winemaker Meghan Zobeck started her new job at Napa's historic Burgess Cellars, the winery burned down in the 2020 wildfires. With the help of owner Gaylon Lawrence and CEO Carlton McCoy, not only did Burgess bounce back, but Zobeck's followup 2021 Cabernets are outstanding. She tells us about her journey from the NFL to Chile's Clos Apalta to Michel Rolland's team in France to California's Napa Valley, and the "crazy ideas" she's implementing at Burgess—including something called agricultura promiscua ….Straight Talk host James Molesworth also welcomes Wine Spectator senior editor Mitch Frank to the newest episode to discuss the recent sales of Williams Selyem and Sea Smoke, and what they tell us about the California Pinot Noir industry.And don't forget, there's always more free content at WineSpectator.com!• Rebuilding Napa's Burgess Cellars from the Ground Up• Video: In the Vineyard at Burgess with Meghan Zobeck• Burgess Cellars Among Napa Wildfire Victims• Burgess Owner Gaylon Lawrence: Napa's Nashville Newcomer• Napa Icon and 1976 Paris Tasting Winner Warren Winiarski Dies at 95• Williams Selyem Sold to Burgundy's Faiveley• Sea Smoke Sold to Constellation• Wine Spectator's July 31, 2024, issue• Latest News and Headlines• Ask Dr. Vinny• Sign up for Wine Spectator's free email newsletters• Subscribe to Wine SpectatorA podcast from Wine SpectatorMarvin R. Shanken, Editor and PublisherHost: James MolesworthDirector: Robert TaylorProducer: Gabriela SaldiviaGuests: Meghan Zobeck, Mitch FrankAssistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in to Omnibus 21 for another packed programme of news from the wine world. This month Kylie Minogue wows Prowein, new research shows the birthplace of Vitis Vinifera as the Levant. Big moves afoot too, Michel Rolland hangs up his consulting hat and Axel Heinz leaves Ornellaia for Château Lascombes. Financial troubles a plenty, Sherry-Lehmann's licence revoked, and Silicon Valley Bank's collapse affects 400 Northern California vintners. Latest harvest reports from the Southern Hemisphere and weather conditions in the Northern Hemisphere. Elin attends the DRC 2020 tasting and declares their Montrachet as the finest chardonnay she has tasted in her life. Glitz and glam abound at Biondi-Santi and Beaulieu's Rarity tastings and Kosta Browne launch a Burgundy range. Plus, our intrepid contributing editor John Stimpfig tells us how he is getting on his bike for a charity 200km bike ride over 2 days across Bordeaux for Hospitality Action. To support him please go to our website. We will be reporting back on his knees in a future episode.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

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

This podcast is a refresher on Merlot (it's been 12 years, so it's time!). It's one of the titans of the wine grapes, and yet it's not often that we encounter it as a varietal wine. Because it is frequently blended, Merlot can often be forgotten or not given its due.   But Merlot will not be forgotten! It is the second-most planted grape in the world, the most widely grown grape in Bordeaux, and its pedigree as part of some of the world's most prestigious and well-known Bordeaux and Bordeaux-style wines makes it royalty in the wine world.   But Merlot is not without challenges. When it's not grown on the proper soils or managed meticulously, wine made of Merlot bears little resemblance to great wines of Bordeaux or other regions that are famed for blends that use it. The reputation of Merlot as a boring, flabby, dull wine is not the fault of the grape, and although it was a convenient scapegoat, it's also not the fault of the movie “Sideways.” The fact is that Merlot is not as easy to grow as people thought, and in 1980s and 1990s, opportunistic companies used high-yielding clones on bad rootstock and in bad sites to churn out high alcohol fruit bombs, lacking all the nuance that make the grape esteemed in its homeland.     This says nothing about the grape, but much about the people who defiled it. Although it is entirely capable of making boring, cheap wine, Merlot simultaneously makes up 95% of Château Petrus, Bordeaux's most expensive wine and is used in fine wines all over the world for its ability to elevate a blend. In this show we pay homage to Merlot, and this time, shed some light on the recent past for Merlot and why, ultimately, it has done little to harm the grape's reputation among winemakers and those who take the time to know the grape.   DNA and Parentage Merlot originates from Gironde or SW France or Basque country. It's the child of Cabernet Franc and Magdeleine Noire des Charentes from Brittany Merlot Gris: Pink color mutation of Merlot Merlot Blanc: A cross of Merlot x Folle Blanche created in 1891 NOT WHITE MERLOT, which is just Merlot made like white Zinfandel   History We discuss the history of Merlot – from its first mention in Bordeaux, to its more modern history - its rise in the 1990s and its fall in the early 2000s in California, Australia, and the global consumer market.       In the Vineyard Merlot is an early budding variety, making it susceptible to spring frost – it needs good weather at flowering or it won't have a great vintage. The grape needs cooler, well-drained soils – cooler limestone and clay soils are best Because Merlot is thin skinned with loose to medium density bunches it is also susceptible to disease (downy mildew) and botrytis (bad). It is bad in drought, which raises the question: how will it do with climate change, which we discuss. Merlot ripens about 2 weeks earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon and it's the first red grape picked in Bordeaux. That makes it a great agriculture hedge – if it does well, there is less pressure to have a huge Cabernet Sauvignon harvest. The grape has milder tannins, higher sugar, and lower acidity (especially malic) than its relations Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. It can be vigorous, so yields must be managed and picking decision is important, since Merlot loses acidity quickly once ripe. Two main styles result from picking decisions (among other factors – terroir!): Bordeaux style: Merlot is harvested earlier, leading to a more acidic, medium alcohol wine (Pétrus). These wines tend to have moderate alcohol and show more red fruit flavors (cherry) along with “other” things like: green and black tea, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, earthy, mushrooms, green pepper, green olive International style: Concentrates on physiological ripeness, with long hang time to have hardened stems and seeds (wines of Michel Rolland). These wines are often inky, purple, dark wines, with high alcohol, velvety tannins, and dark fruit character (plum, blackberry, blueberry). The wine is smooth and can seem sweet due to the high alcohol, strong fruit, and the oak used that brings flavors like caramel, chocolate, coffee, vanilla, nut, and cigar.   _____________________________________________________ Regions: the grape is planted everywhere! This is more or less a list…     FranceMerlot is France's most planted grape   Bordeaux Bordeaux is the grape's native home, and it is the most cultivated grape in the region. It contains half of all the Merlot in France. The grape does best on cooler limestone and clay soils of the Right Bank and in pockets of the Left Bank. Climate change is a challenge for Merlot – it will need to be grown exclusively in cooler spots as the climate warms Right Bank Pomerol: Can be up to 100% Merlot. Wine is luscious, soft, velvety, plummy, iron or clay-like. Famed châteaux are Pétrus, Le Pin Émilion: Usually contains 60-70% Merlot with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. Flavors are more like balsam, dried fruit, with tea notes, but the wines vary based on limestone, clay or sand content in the soil. Famed châteaux mentioned are Angelus and Pavie Other high quality Right Bank AOPs with Merlot based wines: Canon-Fronsac, Fronsac, St-Émilion “satellites” (Lussac St. Emilion, Montagne St. Emilion, Puisseguin St. Emilion and St. Georges St. Emilion)   Left Bank A major blending component of AOPs: Graves, Médoc, Saint-Estèphe, Listrac, Moulis, Pessac-Leognan   Other Bordeaux: all Côtes de Bordeaux (I recommend Francs and Castillon), Bordeaux and Bordeaux Superieur AOPs     Southwest France: Bergerac where it is blended with Cabernets, Cahors where it is blended with Malbec Languedoc and Loire grow Merlot     Italy: Merlot is the third most planted red in Italy and is made in a number of styles In Northern Italy: Alto-Adige, Friuli, parts of Veneto: the wines often have higher acidity, herbal notes and can be blended with other grapes. Tuscany: Super Tuscan blends in Bolgheri/Tuscan coast – producers use Merlot to soften Sangiovese or Cabernet in blends. Masseto by Antinori is 100% Merlot on clay soils (it costs more than US$1000 per bottle). Climate change is worrisome in these areas because it is getting too hot for Merlot. Other regions: Umbria, Lazio     Other Western/Central Europe: Spain: Catalonia, Castilla-La Mancha, Navarra, Aragón Portugal Switzerland: In Ticino made as a rosé Germany: Pfalz, Rheinhessen Austria: grown in all wine-growing regions in Austria, basic wines     Eastern Europe: Bulgaria: Significant plantings, varietal wines Hungary: In Bull's Blood (Egri Bikaver) with Kekfrankos, Kardarka Romania: Most widely exported red Croatia, Slovenia (near Italian border), Ukraine, Moldova, Greece,   _____________________________________________________ United States   Washington State: Excellent Merlot with strong acidity, dark color, and lots of interesting earthy, fruity flavor. The long growing season with cool nights lends the wine great structure. This is my top pick for US Merlot! Producers mentioned: Leonetti, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Andrew Will, Columbia Crest Regions mentioned: Walla Walla, Red Mountain     California In the early days of California wine, Merlot was a varietal wine. Sterling was the first to make a vintage dated Merlot. Warren Winiarski, a leader in California wine in the 1970s and owner of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, promoted Merlot as part of a Bordeaux blend We recap a bit of the story of how it evolved in California that we discussed earlier in the show. Then we talk about some of the styles in various regions   Napa: Producers usually dedicate the best soils and sites to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot is an afterthought. Right now there is a bit of a shortage of Merlot because no one has focused on it but demand is increasing as styles have changed. Top Producers: Duckhorn, Pride, La Jota Regions mentioned for Merlot: Carneros, Mt Veeder, Rutherford, Oakville     Other California:  Monterey (bulk), Sonoma (Alexander Valley, some Sonoma Valley)     Other US: Oregon (Rogue Valley), Virginia. Long Island (great stuff! Merlot is their best grape), Texas     Mexico, Canada (most prominent in BC for Bordeaux style blends)   _____________________________________________________ Southern Hemisphere   Chile:  Producers mistook Carménère for Merlot in the 1990s but they've slowly gotten back to real Merlot. Top areas: Colchagua (Apalta sub AVA), Maule, Curicó. I mention the famed wine writer     Argentina: Merlot is made in a ripe style, often blended in with other grapes     Australia: The grape is often used for blending with Cabernet, but had similar issues to California when demand rose in the 1990s – Merlot was overplanted in warm bulk areas like Murray Darling, Riverina, Riverland.  Today, quality Margaret River and Western Australia.     New Zealand: Merlot is the second most planted after Pinot Noir. It does especially well in blends coming out of Hawke's Bay. Merlot also does well in Auckland, Marlborough, and Martinborough     South Africa: Cooler sites in Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek       Other places: Israel, Lebanon, India, Japan, China     Suggested food pairings Cabernet style ("big wines"): Roasted, grilled food, “brown food” – hearty stews, meats, heavy dishes Soft, fruity styles with high acidity: Mushroom, salmon, spinach, greens   We end with a warning about serving temperature: NEVER SERVE MERLOT TOO WARM!! 60˚–65°F _______________________________________________________________ I could not be happier to announce my partnership with Wine Access, once again. For 2023, I will be working with this outstanding company, which is my go-to source for the best selection of interesting wines you can't find locally. Every box you get from Wine Access is meticulous -- tasting notes with food and wine pairing, serving temperature suggestions, and perfectly stored wine. 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Fernando Silva, artist, wine critic, and sommelier, joins Robert Tas to review the wine list at GlenArbor Golf Club. The dining room and grill room open on to traditional covered porches, taking advantage of sweeping views of the first and eighteenth fairways, and the wine list is as spectacular as the view. Fernando explains how he selects wine for the list in addition to offering suggestions on which bottles to pair with select dishes on the menu. Wines reviewed include: Michel Rolland's Val de Flores Malbec Chateau Palmer 2015 Cherrier Sancerre, la Croix Poignant For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.  

After spending two decades promoting the wines of Washington State, Allen Shoup founded Longshadows, a collective of partnerships leveraging internationally renowned winemaking talent to express the best of the Columbia Valley. Director of Winemaking, Gilles Nicault, describes how the partnerships work from both a business and winemaking perspective; what he's learned from making wines with the likes of Michel Rolland to Randy Dunn; and how Washington State's wine profile has been elevated from this concept.  Don't forget to support the show on Patreon!Detailed Show Notes: Allen Shoup founded LongshadowsHe was CEO of Ste Michelle Wine Estates (“SMWE”) for 20 yearsHis mentor was Robert Mondavi, who founded Opus One, a collaboration between the old and new worldAt SMWE, Allen started collaborations with Eroica (Dr. Loosen) and Col Solari (Antinori)Wanted to build partnerships for Longshadows - showcase the Columbia Valley, which is east of the Cascade Mountains and has very dry terroir (~6 inches of rain/year), enabling great diversity of grapes to be grown (Bordeaux, Rhone, Italian, Spanish varieties)The name “Long Shadows” refers to renowned winemakers casting long shadows over the Columbia ValleyPartnershipsPoet's Leap, a Riesling w/ Armin Diel (Schollsgut Diel in Nahe, Germany)Saggi, a Super Tuscan (Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah blend) w/ Ambrogio & Giovanni Folonari (Tuscany)Pedestal, a Merlot w/ Michel Rolland (Pomerol)Pirouette, a Bordeaux style blend w/ Agustin Huneeus, Sr and Phillipe Melka (Napa)Feather, a Cabernet Sauvignon w/ Randy Dunn (Napa)Sequel, a Syrah w/ John Duval (Barossa Valley, Australia)Gilles crafts his own Cab / Syrah blend with 30 months in French oakAll partnerships were established when Longshadows was founded in 2003 except Folonari, which came in 2004All are true partnerships - each partner owns 25% of their labels, which are separate companies. They are not consultants and are not paid any other feesLongshadows does the sales & marketing for the winesWorking relationships w/ partners varyJohn Duval can be there during harvest (Southern Hemisphere)Partners did not give any recipes for wines but pitched in and developed styles togetherFruit sourced from across Columbia Valley and its 15 sub-AVAs through acreage contractsSource both old vines and can work with growers to plant specific clones (e.g., German clones for Poet's Leap Riesling vineyards)Volume of wines set by Allen Shoup and Dane Narbaitz (current President and Allen's son-in-law), choose quality over quantityWines that don't make the main wines go into 2nd label Nine HatsEach winemaker is so different. Gilles learned there are many ways to make winesE.g., Randy Dunn wants the jacks of the fruit in the wine, whereas Michel Rolland wants all of them outWinemakers are interested in what each other does but do not work togetherEach winemaker has their own allocation of vineyards and blocks for their winesSelling LongshadowsThe wine club “Key Club” is a big part of sales2 tasting rooms - at the winery (Walla Walla) and in Woodinville (near Seattle)Some distribution in the US and a few international marketsLongshadows was honored to be selected 4x to be served at the White HouseThe future - partners are getting older, and many are on the verge of retirement. Gilles to carry the flame forward with lessons he's learned from them Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pour démarrer ce "Spécial" festival Cognac Blues Passions, 1er épisode d'une série de 9 avec aujourd'hui Michel ROLLAND Fondateur et co-directeur du festival. Interview par Patrice DEJEAN www.patricedejean.com et Diégo on the rocks Musique en live. Soutenez la série 1 Minute Chrono "THE OFF" TIPEEE: https://fr.tipeee.com/podcast1mcto Likez et partagez sur les réseaux: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/1mnchrono INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/1minutechrono/ Site provisoire: https://1mncto.wixsite.com/1mcto YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4jDwEirrvffGwSn-8Wmyow

Judoka issu de la belle école du JC Cognac, Michel Rolland est le créateur et le directeur du festival de musique Cognac Blues Passions. Un homme entier, au long parcours de combattant, résolument positif, qui met le partage au centre de sa vie, sur les tatamis comme dans la musique entre lesquels il fait le lien autour du rythme, du partage, de la vibration et de la fraternité. Le festival fête sa 29e édition début juillet avec une programmation encore sublime. À L'Esprit du Judo, on aime, on vous en parle.

MJ's guest today is one of a select few 100-point winemakers in Washington State and winemaker with Force Majeure, Holocene, Weathereye Vineyards, PASXA, and The Walls: Todd Alexander. Previously, Todd was the Winemaker for acclaimed “cult” winery Bryant Family Vineyard in Napa Valley. He began his career in the Napa Valley at esteemed wineries including Cade and PlumpJack. Todd holds a winemaking certificate from UC Davis and has worked with some of the best and brightest in the wine industry, including vineyard manager David Abreu and winemaking consultant Michel Rolland. He has a passion for single vineyard and terroir-driven wines.In this week's episode, hear Todd and MJ discuss Todd's family history in the restaurant and agriculture industries, how Todd's brother got him hooked on wine, and Todd's journey to wine-making in Washington.A huge thank you to Todd Alexander!Follow Todd's IG @metoddCheck out Force Majeure on IG @forcemajeurevineyards and at https://forcemajeurevineyards.com/wp/ Check out Weathereye on IG @weathereye_vineyards and at https://www.weathereyevineyard.com/ Check out PASXA Wines on IG @pasxawines and at https://pasxawines.com/Check out The Walls on IG @thewallsvineyards and at https://www.thewallswines.com/ This episode's in studio wine: 2013 La Petite Chapelle HERMITAGE PAUL JABOULET AÎNÉ_____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Don't forget to subscribe and be sure to give The Black Wine Guy Experience a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show sign up at Blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguy Thank you to our sponsor: Thank you to our sponsor: Taub Family Selections. Taub Family Selections is a dynamic fourth generation, family-owned wine import company with a truly enviable portfolio of fine wines from 11 countries. They are proud to represent an exceptional portfolio of high quality, terroir centric and historic producers from around the world. Learn more at www.taubfamilyselections.comThank you to our sponsor: Independence Wine and Spirits - or IWS. IWS is owned by the Taub family, who have re-entered the NY wholesale market, bringing the family back to its roots in distribution where they held court from 1951 – 2004. To learn more about IWS go to: https://independencewine.comThank you to our sponsor: Looking to special order that bottle you had on vacation? Need to find a bourbon your boss has never tried? How about wrapped bottle gifts for teachers, coaches or your salesforce? Grapes The Wine Company can provide all this and more! Zoom tastings, winemaker dinners, wine driven charity events, cellar consultations, stellar suggestions… they do it all. To learn more about GTWC go to: https://www.grapesthewineco.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

« Flying winemaker », « gourou du vin »… Les surnoms de l'oenologue-conseil Michel Rolland sont nombreux. Bordeaux, Californie, Argentine, Espagne, Italie, Chine… Avec près de 50 millésimes au compteur, le truculent septuagénaire né à Libourne est un acteur incontournable la scène de la viticulture mondiale. « Dans la vie, il faut trois choses pour réussir : d'abord, travailler beaucoup, on a tendance à l'oublier aujourd'hui. Deuxièmement, quand vous faites un métier où il y a un peu de manipulations, il faut un peu de talent… Et troisièmement, il faut aussi un peu de chance ». L'oenologue-conseil a parcouru tous les plus prestigieux vignobles de la planète. il est idolâtré ou détesté pour l'influence qui lui est - à tort ou à raison- attribuée sur le style et la consommation des vins durant une vingtaine d'années. Il s'en explique ici. « Il n'y a pas de style Rolland. Je mets au défi n'importe qui de reconnaître dans une dégustation à l'aveugle les Derenoncourt, les Boissenot, les Rolland… Je défie n'importe qui. Je suis prêt à l'organiser même cette dégustation, s'il faut… »« Robert Parker ? On peut dire ce que l'on veut, on peut le critiquer mais il a fait parler du vin et il a fait parler de Bordeaux »Parcours personnel, évolution du goût des vins, mutation des techniques viticole, terroirs («On ne fait jamais de grands vins sur un mauvais terroir ») et millésimes, rencontres marquantes, relations avec Robert Parker («On peut dire ce que l'on veut, on peut le critiquer mais il a fait parler du vin et il a fait parler de Bordeaux ») et les autres critiques du vin, regard rétrospectif sur le film « Mondovino » qui l'a rendu célèbre, diagnostic sur la situation des vins de Bordeaux et leur avenir, analyse sur les prix des grands vins : interrogé par les journalistes Mathieu Hervé et César Compadre, Michel Rolland n'élude aucune question dans cette longue conversation qui intéressera tous les passionnés de vin. « On ne peut pas dire que le phénomène de spéculation soit totalement négatif. Le problème, c'est que les vins passent de main en main et ne sont pas bus… Et en général, celui qui les cède gagne de l'argent… Où l'on se fourvoie complètement, les médias comme les consommateurs, c'est qu'on ne sait pas repérer et différencier des bons vins des grands vins ».Bonne écoute ! Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

This episode is a replay that originally aired on Aug 29, 2020 Andy Erickson is the winemaker for Highest Beauty, a wine from the To Kalon Vineyard Company. Although he's originally from the Midwest, a summer in France convinced Andy Erickson that his calling was wine. Beginning his journey in Napa Valley and Sonoma, he soon moved to Mendoza in Argentina. Returning to Napa, he honed his craft, working under a number of renowned winemakers, including John Kongsgaard, and Michel Rolland. After earning a master's degree in enology, Andy worked as a winemaker at Harlan Estate and Staglin Family Vineyards, eventually establishing a consulting firm with his wife, viticulturalist Annie Favia, where he made such highly coveted wines as Screaming Eagle. Andy and Annie have recently established their own winery, Leviathan. https://tokalonvineyardcompany.com/ We Talk About: His background getting into wine The Favia Brand with his wife The interesting history with To Kalon Vineyard, Robert Mondavi and Andy Beckstoffer Andy's winemaking style including blending, aging, and picking decisions The Highest Beauty wine and what is coming next for the To Kalon Vineyard Company brand

In the previous episode entitled Armenia: Stepping Back Through Time, the Wine Thieves introduced listeners to this fascinating country with 6100 years at least of winemaking history. Armenia is the site of the oldest known winemaking facility, the Areni-1 cave discovered in 2007 in the Armenian highlands in the region called Vayots Dzor. Despite that very long history, the modern Armenian wine industry is barely a decade old. But the country is moving at a rapid pace to re-establish its winemaking heritage and has attracted the interest of celebrity flying winemakers like Michel Rolland and Paul Hobbs. Today John and Sara welcome to the show two of the wine industry's leading protagonists of the rebirth of Armenian wine, Juliana del Aguilar Eurnekian, president of Karas Wines, and Vahe Keusgheurian, the man behind Wineworks in Yerevan, an important wine incubator, also a nurseryman dedicated to rediscovering Armenia's rich heritage of indigenous vines, and a producer of three wine brands himself.The Thieves start to examine the various wine-growing regions of Armenia, seven of them unofficially, in this country with shocking diversity within such a small geographic area. You'll hear from their guests about a handful of the most promising local grape varieties, such as Areni, Voskehat, Tozot, Kakheti and Sireni (aka khondogni) out of the 200+ known to exists, which have the greatest potential to firmly establish the country on the world wine map. There will be more on the wealth of indigenous varieties in an upcoming episode so stay tuned!This episode was produced in partnership with the Vine & Wine Foundation of Armenia.

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Laura Catena, Managing Director of Catena Zapata, Founder of the Catena Institute, and Owner of Luca Winery, used to frequently get asked, “What's next for Argentina after Malbec.”  While Argentina has diversity in wine, its core calling card, quality, and diversity can also reside in Malbec.  From storied beginnings to becoming a new classic, Laura shares with us the stories of the history of Malbec, how Argentina and the Catena family have elevated it with tastings, books, and scientific research, and how the future of Argentina is truly...Malbec.  Detailed Show Notes: Laura's backgroundBA Biology from Harvard, MD from Stanford, also studied FrenchShe grew up in the vineyards in Argentina, went to high school in the USShe wanted to help people, so she went into medicine, specifically emergency medicineNicknamed “La Lucita” by her grandfather for never standing still ER doctors have shifts that enable other hobbies or careers, thus working both in medicine and wineThe History of MalbecA background in French enabled Laura to read French historical documents about MalbecMalbec was known in Roman times, w/ Cahors the main areaCahors drunk by Eleanor of Aquitaine who married King Henry II, making the wine popular in the UK as wellIn Bordeaux, Malbec was very popular, used to make Cabernet Sauvignon smooth and ripened at the same time as Cabernet, vs. the earlier ripening MerlotAfter phylloxera, gets replaced by MerlotSaved in Argentina, where there was no phylloxeraIt was being pulled out in Argentina due to low yields (prone to coulure) when Nicolas Catena started to do something with the varietyThe breakthrough moment in 1999 - a Wall Street Journal article about Malbec started to change things, Catena was noted as the top wineMalbec gives different flavors from different regionsSalta - jammy, syrupyPatagonia - spicy, herbalAdrianna Vineyard - some are big and tannic, others more like Pinot NoirFlying Winemakers in ArgentinaPaul Hobbs, Michel Rolland, and others came and helped with changes to the winery (fermentation, oak barrel usage, etc.…)But soils and altitude were unique and different, which required new study, leading to the founding of the Catena InstitutePromoting MalbecCatena Malbec Argentino label - tells the history of Malbec through 4 women (including phylloxera)Catena ZapataInitially made Cabernet and Chardonnay for export (1990-1991 vintages)1st Catena Malbec was 1994 vintageDid lots of blind tastings, Laura's mom went to stores and bought the best wine and blind tasted Chardonnays, claiming that every time, Catena wonBy the time Malbec was introduced, the Catena brand was already known for its qualityThe initial key market of the domestic Argentina market - provided income to support the cost of building up exportsBooksVino Argentino - wanted an English book to highlight ArgentinaGold in the Vineyards - talks about special sites globally, shows concept via illustration to make it more engagingA new book to be published on the history of malbecBelieves in not telling too many stories at once and making it interesting, usually for 1-3 yearsMalbec Argentino - created a 20 min theatrical play of the story, hired a UK actress to performCurrent discussion - “Let's Talk about Grand Cru and Gran Vins” - discussion of Catena parcella wines with Pinot Noir and Nicolas Catena with Bordeaux or Napa Cab, with Larry Stone MSCatena InstituteShares all research for the benefit of everyone in ArgentinaEstablished to solve a specific problem: how to elevate Argentina's winesPublish all work - must be of high quality for peer reviews, wanted to share it, and made other institutes want to do research togetherRecent Study:  Proof of Terroir through MalbecIt looked at 24 sites in Mendoza50% of the sites have a fingerprint that is identifiable (via 10 different anthocyanins and 20 different polyphenols)Shows proof of terroir and that some terroir is more identifiable than others -> showcasing the meaning behind “Grand Cru sites”Making Malbec collectibleNeed to be patientNeed to do a lot of tastingsRatings are importantTourism is also important - building a new hospitality center at Catena, want it to be the best experience in the world, something people will travel for

Los vinos, que se venderán en Estados Unidos bajo la marca Soleras Olvidadas, proceden de tres bodegas de Sanlúcar de Barrameda, San León, Santa Ana y Miraflores, del grupo Yuste. Michel Rolland, enólogo y uno de los más influyentes consultores del mundo, ha ejercido como asesor de más de 150 bodegas en países como Francia, Estados Unidos, Argentina, Chile, España, Italia, Sudáfrica y la Indi

On April 8 James spoke with Michel Rolland to discuss the quality of the 2020 vintage in Bordeaux. James is currently tasting hundreds of the 2020 wines, all of which have been flown into Hong Kong from France. This is the second year James has tasted barrel samples from Bordeaux in Hong Kong due to the COVID pandemic instead of being in France. The 2020 vintage is already looking like an excellent one and compares favorably to 2019 and 2018.“We have a reputation in Bordeaux to say the last vintage is the best one,” said Rolland by Zoom from his laboratory in Pomerol. "But we did 2018, 2019 and now 2020 … after we did our tastings in the Spring I can say it is a really great vintage. It is different than 2019 with more freshness, more tension, more balance. It's a good one. May be a bit less powerful than 2019 but it made really great wine. I think that we can call it a trilogy now [three consecutive high quality vintages: 2018, 2019 and 2020].”Watch the video at https://www.jamessuckling.com/videos/good-bordeaux-2020-michel-rolland-james-suckling-discuss-en-primeurs/ 

Robert Vifian is the chef and co-owner of Tan Dinh Restaurant, located in Paris, France.Robert was born in Vietnam in 1948, and lived in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) as a child, experiencing the effects of the Tet Offensive firsthand. He and his family are French, and he moved to Paris, eventually joining his parents there. Robert's mother founded Tan Dinh Restaurant in 1968, and later Robert joined her in the kitchen there. Robert then took over as Chef of that restaurant in 1978. As the 1970s moved in the 1980s, the restaurant became popular with artists, actors, and other cultural types, and became both a chic spot to dine and a destination for wine aficionados.Robert became interested in both cuisine and wine, and was soon searching out rare bottles, organizing private tastings, teaching in a wine school, and visiting cellars in Burgundy and Bordeaux. He visited producers such as Domaine Coche-Dury each year for many years, and developed a lot of familiarity with the wines of Domaine Comtes Lafon, Domaine Georges Roumier, and Domaine Hubert Lignier, tasting every vintage of each for several decades. He shares his reflections and thoughts about this producers in the interview. He also discusses Henri Jayer and Anne-Claude Leflaive, and their wines.Robert also developed a lot of familiarity with Right Bank Bordeaux, specifically Pomerol. And Robert had close friendships with oenologists like Jean-Claude Berrouet and Michel Rolland, as well as wine critics like Robert Parker, Jr., and those friendships lended support to his experiences of Bordeaux. He recalls those relationships in the interview, and shares his views on each person. He also discusses aspects of what he learned about Pomerol over the years.Robert had a friendship and a working relationship with the late Steven Spurrier during the time that Spurrier lived in Paris. Robert recalls the friendship and his different experiences with Spurrier in this interview. He also discusses the California wines that he learned about as a result of his acquaintance with Spurrier, dating back to The Judgement of Paris tasting in 1976.This interview follows the Paris wine scene from the 1970s until the present, and encompasses thoughts on both benchmark wine regions of France and key producers from those places, across the same decades.This episode also features commentary from:Steven Spurrier, formerly a Consulting Editor for "Decanter" Magazine.Becky Wasserman-Hone, Becky Wasserman & Co.Christian Moueix, Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix

Notre invité Corbeyran est scénariste de BD et romancier. Installé depuis 1987 à Bordeaux, il est l'auteur qui a le plus écrit sur le vin dans l'univers du 9eme art. 40 ouvrages sur une production incroyable de 400 livres depuis ses débuts. On lui doit notamment la série " Châteaux Bordeaux" et la série "Vinifera". L'auteur du succès Le Chant des Stryges rencontre le monde du vin grâce à Jacques Glénat l’éditeur qui lui propose d’écrire une série sur le vin. " Je n'y connaissait rien et avec Jacques j'ai rencontré la Famille Cathiard ( Château Smith Haut-Lafitte) et Michel Rolland , l’œnologue international qui avec patience m'ont expliqué le vin" . Dans Vinocité en partenariat avec La Cité Du Vin, il nous ouvre sa cave et son carnet d’amitiés vigneronnes.

durée : 00:06:00 - L'invité du soir - France Bleu La Rochelle

De desarrollo relativamente reciente en el Valle de Uco, el departamento de Tunuyán ofrece condiciones que marcan la diferencia a la hora de crear vinos de calidad. Michel Rolland (Clos de los Siete) y la génesis de una zona vitivinícola que capturó la atención de inversores y que hoy goza de reconocimiento internacional. La visión de un pionero en constante búsqueda de lo novedoso y las razones que hacen del Valle de Uco un lugar único como sus vinos. Host: Joaquín Hidalgo. Producción: WofA. Michel Rolland, de Clos de los SieteWeb de la bodega: https://www.closdelossiete.com/ Encontranos en: Blog: https://blog.winesofargentina.com/es/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winesofarg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winesofargentina/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/winesofarg Web: https://www.winesofargentina.org/es

Linda Bisson:  https://wineserver.ucdavis.edu/people/linda-bisson#/Roland Masse:  https://gr8burgundies.com/2014/11/14/roland-masse-the-last-vintage-of-a-living-legend/Jean François:  http://www.knoxbarrels.com/Francois-Freres-Cooperage.htmlMartine Saunier:  https://www.mwines.com/aboutmartine/Dalle Valle:  Naoko, Andy Erickson, Michel Rolland:  https://www.dallavallevineyards.com/#Signorello Estate:  https://www.signorelloestate.com/Roger Boulton:  https://wineserver.ucdavis.edu/people/roger-boulton#/

This episode features Kieran and Kristie Robinson of R Five Wines. Both natives of Philadelphia, they are in the process of opening up a tasting room soon in Downingtown, PA. Winemaker Kieran realized his passion for wine while attending college in Upstate New York and later had the opportunity to learn from the challenges of making wine in a nontraditional wine region--the Philadelphia countryside. This interest in winemaking eventually took them both to Côte-Rôtie in Northern Rhone for an opportunity to work for Domaine Pierre Gaillard where Kieran further fostered an appreciation for the deep-rooted French viticulture and winemaking philosophies. We talk about our mutual love for the magic of the Rhône Valley and how they both then made a big move to Napa Valley where Kristie managed historical societies and museums while Kieran immersed himself in California wine country. After his tenure at Cakebread Cellars, Kieran moved to Sonoma to work under the tutelage of Paul Hobbs. Refining his skills at Jericho Canyon Vineyard with famed winemakers Aaron Pott and Michel Rolland, R Five Wines launched in the 2009 harvest focusing on Rhône varietals. Kieran continues to produce exquisite wines that are true to their time and place, and together, they are bringing a whole new frontier to the east coast wine scene. Seek out these wines for direct shipment, visit www.kieranrobinsonwines.com, and follow @r_five_wines on Instagram for all the latest updates. Recorded November 12, 2020 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acorkintheroad/support

Andy Erickson is the winemaker for Highest Beauty, a wine from the To Kalon Vineyard Company. Although he's originally from the Midwest, a summer in France convinced Andy Erickson that his calling was wine. Beginning his journey in Napa Valley and Sonoma, he soon moved to Mendoza in Argentina. Returning to Napa, he honed his craft, working under a number of renowned winemakers, including John Kongsgaard, and Michel Rolland. After earning a master's degree in enology, Andy worked as a winemaker at Harlan Estate and Staglin Family Vineyards, eventually establishing a consulting firm with his wife, viticulturalist Annie Favia, where he made such highly coveted wines as Screaming Eagle. Andy and Annie have recently established their own winery, Leviathan. https://tokalonvineyardcompany.com/ We Talk About: His background getting into wine The Favia Brand with his wife The interesting history with To Kalon Vineyard, Robert Mondavi and Andy Beckstoffer Andy's winemaking style including blending, aging, and picking decisions The Highest Beauty wine and what is coming next for the To Kalon Vineyard Company brand

Hailing from Switzerland, Jean Hoefliger has become one of the most active winemakers in Napa Valley. With clients ranging from Alpha Omega and AXR to the Hill Family and Michel Rolland, Jean helps to create wines that reflect the land and the people. Listen in as he shares with Ilona.

Hailing from Switzerland, Jean Hoefliger has become one of the most active winemakers in Napa Valley. With clients ranging from Alpha Omega and AXR to the Hill Family and Michel Rolland, Jean helps to create wines that reflect the land and the people. Listen in as he shares with Ilona.

Salta, Argentina contains the highest altitude vineyards in the world and some of the most unique wines. At these heights, UV radiation changes the grapes so in this tiny, remote area, the wines contain flavors and character you won't find from anywhere else! Here are the show notes: ______ Overview: Salta is at 24˚-26˚S latitude in the northwest of the country, 1500 km/930 miles northwest of Buenos Aires Extreme altitude, extreme sunlight makes powerful, structured wines with a savory minerality The area has been most famed for Torrontés, which is widely planted across wine regions, beautiful aromatics History: Jesuit missionaries first planted grape seeds from Peru in the 1550’s, failed with an earlier attempt near Buenos Aires – first vineyards in Argentina. Today many vineyards over 100 years old, mostly in Calchaquí Valleys in the Andes Mountains Location Salta's home of the wine trade is Cafayate The region crosses a bunch of valleys called the Calchaquí Valleys (they span other provinces --  Jujuy, Tucumán, Catamarca) Salta is tiny compared to other Argentina wine regions: The region makes 1% of Argentina’s wines from its 5,200 acres (2,000 ha.) of vineyards Climate: Harsh daytime heat warm days, cool nights with 45˚ F/7.2˚C temperature swings during the long growing season in the Calchaquí Valleys More than 300 days of sunlight a year, wind and ultraviolet radiation – causes mutation inducing properties that magnify color and flavor Sub areas of Salta Cafayate:4 hours south of Salta with alluvial, porous, deep, sandy soils and clay base is similar to the profile of Mendoza.  Molinos department: More than 100 miles from both Salta and Cafayate 8,000ft/ 2440 M to over 10K feet/3000M Wine: Both whites and reds are fruity with pure flavors, and alcohol is high with excellent acidity and balance REDS: Malbec, Tannat, Merlot, Syrah, Cab, Cabernet Franc – all marked by extreme sun – color, flavor Tannat is one to watch -- hard to sell internationally but it is a local specialty Colomé produces a 100% Tannat under its Lote Especial label from its Finca La Brava vineyards, 1,700m above sea level in Colomé, Salta. WHITES: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,Torrontés Torrontés has powerful acidity, floral aromatics – a big, strong white   Wineries Mentioned: Bodega El Esteco:Altimvs and Chañar Punco are top wines from the Bodega   San Pedro de Yacochuya: Founded in 1988 by Arnaldo Etchart and Michel Rolland. Made an international reputation for the area   Porvenir de Cafayate:Oenologist Mariano Quiroga, with the American consultant Paul Hobbs (we had the Amauta Malbec while we were recording the show!)   José Luis Mounier, Finca Las Nubes: a high-altitude terroir expert, Torrontés, Cabernet Sauvignon   Colomé and Tacuil wineries in Los Molinos: Both growing vines at 2,500 meters/8,200 above sea level. Colomé’s Altura Maxima is at 10,000 feet/3,111 meters   ______________________________________  Thanks to our sponsors this week: Thanks to YOU! The podcast supporters on Patreon, who are helping us to make the podcast possible and who we give goodies in return for their help! 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On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast Matt sits down with award winning winemaker Francisco Baettig from Viña Errazuriz we discuss his journey from Bordeaux University to taking over at Errázuriz. Francisco goes into detail about making wine in Aconcagua, working with Michel Rolland & his Burgundian inspired Las Pizarras project.

 Sommelier Charlie Arturaola is legendary in culinary and oenological circles. A charismatic wine expert, Charlie approaches his life’s passion with expert knowledge and contagious enthusiasm. His unique presentations are enjoyed around the world.Arturaola is the president of the Miami based Grappolo Blu Inc. where he lectures, conducts educational tastings, acts as an expert appraiser for insurance companies, consults with foreign importers, and mentors new members of the wine community. His fluency in five languages has taken him from Brazil to Bordeaux and from Montefalco to Patagonia, allowing him to deliver his passion for wine in Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and English.In 2010, Arturaola starred in “El Camino del Vino,” a fictionalized documentary. In the film, he is at the Masters of Food and Wine in Mendoza, an event he originated and of which he is the founding sommelier. The fiction is that he loses his palate and seeks counsel from various people in the Mendoza wine business to get it back. He begins with Michel Rolland and proceeds on a funny and touching journey to six wineries in Mendoza, eventually returning to his birthplace, Montevideo, Uruguay. “El Camino del Vino” won the FIPRESCI award at the Mar del Plata Film Festival in 2010. In 2011, the film screened in the prestigious Kino Kulinarsche program at Berlinale, at the newly established Transatlanyk Film Fest, as well as at Enolgica 32 in Montefalco. Plus film festivals in Copenhagen, Moscow, and San Sebastian. The US premiere was at the Napa Valley Film Festival. “El Camino del Vino” is scheduled to screen in London in April and the Melbourne Film Festival in August.Charlie has been honored with the 2012 International Wine and Spirits Competition Communicator of the Year Award, Sponsored by Vinitaly. The award recognizes an individual whose communication skills in the last 12 months have made an exceptional contribution towards promoting and increasing public awareness and interest in wines and spirits.He is currently working on a television pilot with the director of the film, Nicolas Carreras. A second movie is also being discussed.Charlie and Joaquin Parra Lopez recently published a book in Spain, “Manual de Cata, Es Bueno este Vino?” Charlie wrote the prologue and a brief history of wine. The second edition is currently being printed. 

The former Chairman of Cartier International, Alain Dominique Perrin is owner of Chateau Lagrezette, an historic wine estate in Cahors, France. For more than 30 years he has collaborated with Bordeaux-based oenologist, Michel Rolland, to produce his portfolio of mainly Malbec-driven wines. Katie Bundschu is the 6th generation family vintner at Gundlach Bundschu in Sonoma, an historic winery established by her ancestors in 1858. She shares her family's story and discusses their styles of wine.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

World-renowned Bordeaux oenologist, Michel Rolland, consults for more than 80 estates in 13 countries. He is a partner in Clos de los Siete, seven estate vineyards located on 2000 acres in Argentina's Uco Valley in Mendoza. The Malbec-blend wines are known for their refined style, ageability and value. Michel discusses select vintages and the provenance of Clos de los Siete, which is the #1 Malbec blend exported from Argentina. Imported by Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits. www.closdelossiete.comThis show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

He grew up one of 11 children on an apple farm and become one of the most celebrated names in the world of wine. The epic story of Paul Hobbs includes names such as Robert Mondavi, Zelma Long, Larry Hyde, Michel Rolland, and Andy Beckstoffer and winds through Napa, Sonoma, the Finger Lakes, Argentina, France, Spain, and Armenia. You won’t want to miss this great wine adventure. Enjoy! For more visit: paulhobbswinery.com

In today's episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with the highly reputable, most prolific and outstanding winemaker himself, Maayan Koschitzky.  Maayan is the Director of Winemaking for Atelier Melka, a distinctive and critically acclaimed wine consulting company specializing in small production, handcrafted, high-end wines. In this episode Maayan talks about his upbringing, being born and raised in Israel by a hard-working and committed family of farmers.  After serving 4 years in the Israeli Army as a Ranger Paratrooper, and a little time studying Mechanical Engineering, Maayan realized it was time to follow his dreams and pursue a career in the wine industry. With a little mentorship and advice from Dr. Margalit of Margalit Winery, the first boutique winery out of Israel, and Doron Rav Hon of Sphera Winery, Maayan followed his new found passion that led him to Napa Valley, standing on the doorstep of the ultra-premium, world-renowned winery, Screaming Eagle. Maayan talks about his love for the chemistry and scientific side of winemaking and how learning these studies from his time in University was really key in excelling and expanding his career as a winemaker. Maayan talks about some of his biggest inspirations and mentors in the wine industry, people like Andre Tchelistcheff, Philip Togni, and Michel Rolland.  He also mentions people such as Miguel Luna of Silverado Farming, Caleb Mosley of Mike Wolf Farming Company, and Chris Tynan, winemaker for Cliff Lede Vineyards. Maayan talks about being a winemaker for Brilliant Mistake Wines and the privilege it is to be a part of this amazing brand that John and Stacy Reinert have created.  He also mentions how, working for John and Stacy doesn't even feel like work, more like a family which is absolutely the case if you don't have the privilege of knowing these two people. Maayan also talks about is personal brand La Pelle, the meaning behind the name, and it's representation in both the winemaking and viticulture side of the wine industry. It was such a pleasure spending this time with Maayan and I know everything that you are going to hear in this episode is going to inspire and motivate you on so many levels in your life. So sit back, relax, and get ready, because you are going to love this episode. Cheers   You can follow Maayan on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/maayan_koschitzky www.instagram.com/la.pelle.wines   To purchase Maayan's wine's and sign up for an allocation go to: http://lapellewines.com    You can follow Mr. Wine Guy on Instagram at www.instagram.com/themrwineguy and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/themrwineguy Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at https://mrwineguy.com/collections/mr-wine-guy-swag-1  

Lodovico Antinori is a partner in Tenuta di Biserno, in the Maremma area of Tuscany, and was the founder of Ornellaia in Bolgheri. He is also a partner in Tenuta Campo di Sasso. Lodovico is open and frank in his assessment of his career, discussing his family's position within Tuscan wine, his own important trip to California, and the rise of Super Tuscan wines like Ornellaia. He describes founding Ornellaia with the help of Andre Tchelistcheff, the later influence of Michel Rolland, and the rise to fame of Ornellaia and Masseto. He then discusses what led him to sell Ornellaia to the Robert Mondavi company, and his current projects in the Maremma of Tuscany, in Italy.

Monteverro 2013, produced by the winery of Capalbio having the same name, in Tuscan Maremma, is the best wine of October 2017. Made from the famous grapes of the so called Bordeaux blend - Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot - Monteverro 2013 expresses a magnificence elegance, with charming and impeccable aromas, ax extraordinary long finish. A great wine confirming the huge viticultural and wine making potentials of Maremma.

Il Monteverro 2013, prodotto dall'omonima cantina di Capalbio, nella maremma toscana, è il migliore vino di Ottobre 2017. Realizzato con le celebri varietà del cosiddetto taglio bordolese - Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot e Petit Verdot - Monteverro 2013 esprime magnifica eleganza, con profumi suadenti e impeccabili, un finale straordinariamente lungo. Un grandissimo vino a conferma dell'enorme potenzialità viticolturale ed enologica della maremma.

He's "The Flying Winemaker" whose international influence in the wine world is unparalleled. Bordeaux-based oenologist, Michel Rolland, consults for more than 100 estates in 14 countries. Another 400 wine estates utilize the services of his laboratories located in France and Mendoza. Celebrating his 45th harvest in 2017 and showing no signs of slowing down as he approaches 70, Michel shares his thoughts on terroir, climate change, his estates in Bordeaux and Argentina and his passion for wine.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Kieran Robinson is a small producer of Rhone style wines in Sonoma --and his stuff rocks. A Philadelphia native, after working in the Northern Rhône he moved to Napa & worked for cult wineries going it alone. A great story from a truly talented winemaker!   Here are the show notes:  Kieran tells us about his early life in Philadelphia, at Ithaca college, and getting his start in wineries in the Finger Lakes. He takes us on his journey from Northern Rhône to Napa to Sonoma and details what it was like to work with everyone from Michel Rolland, Aaron Potts, and Paul Hobbs before going out on his own. We address Kieran's real passion: making Viognier and Syrah. We talk about the current situation in Sonoma with grapes and more people looking at Rhône varietals as a viable and awesome option. Kieran takes us through the differences between his wines, the wines' nod to Philly, and why they are so darn great!    To learn more about Kieran, go to http://www.kieranrobinsonwines.com   And thanks to our sponsor, The Great Courses: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/wine   

In Episode 2 of the Stories Behind Wine, we sit down with renowned vintner and winemaker Joel Aiken. Joel shares with us what it was like to be the youngest winemaker at Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) and what it's like to have worked with legendary winemaker André Tchelistcheff and with Michel Rolland. There is more to his story...

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Roughly ten percent of the bottles in convicted wine counterfeiter Rudy Kurnaiwan's wine cellar were deemed fakes and were sent to Creedmore, Texas to be destroyed. There's a video of the process, but allegations of fake wine being sold at high end auctions continues to persist. Wine sleuth Maureen Downey and wine expert Gil Lempert-Schwarz are headed to court as Schwarz has asked the court to order Downey to stop defaming him. Unfortunately, there appears to be more than enough fake wine to go around. Caveat emptor!New York wine retailer Empire Wine's ongoing lawsuit against the New York State Liquor Authority has taken a turn in favor of the NYSLA, after Governor Cuomo vetoed a bill that would have limited the state's power.  Bill Swindell reports for the Press Democrat on the legal problems facing Truett-Hurst. As shares for the company hover at low penny stock levels, it's a sobering reminder of how difficult the wine business can be.E J Gallo increases its footprint in Napa Valley with the purchase of The Ranch Winery in St. Helena. John Fox, owner of Premier Cru, a wine retailer in Berkeley, California, amid numerous lawsuits and claims of running a Ponzi scheme, has closed his retail shops' doors and elected to continue business through online sales only. All of the bad press of late must have made it very uncomfortable for him and his staff to conduct business face to face with the public. If you have made purchases and would like to pick your wine up, you can still do so by making an appointment. This video may be as close as you can get to Champagne without visiting in person.You left your saber at home, but you still want to show off to your friends. The guys at VinePair show that there's more than one way to open a bottle of bubbly.  Wine of the Week:2012 Clos de los Siete 2012 Clos de los Siete  57% Malbec, 18% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Syrah and 2% Petit Verdot -  Opaque in the glass, aromas of black fruit, cocoa and spice, good concentration, smooth tannins and a long finish. Made by rock star winemaker Michel Rolland who collaborates with seven French partners at five different wineries in Argentina. An excellent value at $14 to $16. Break out the roasted meats and steaks.     Thanks for listening and tell a friend. Cheers!