Podcasts about northern rhone

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

Welcome to Beats Vines & Life! Today we are revisiting our milestone 50th episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, where I sat down with none other than former NBA star, podcasting powerhouse, NBA Analyst and new head coach of the Los Angeles Laker sJJ Redick!Welcome to Beats Vines & Life! Today we are revisiting our milestone 50th episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, where I sat down with none other than former NBA star, podcasting powerhouse, NBA Analyst and new head coach of the Los Angeles Laker sJJ Redick!From growing up in Roanoke, Virginia, with a backyard hoop and a passion for both basketball and baseball, to shining as Duke University's all-time leading scorer and becoming an NBA standout, JJ's journey is nothing short of inspirational. We'll dive deep into his career highs and lows, the pivotal moments that shaped him, and his love for wine, especially his preference for Northern Rhone over Bordeaux. JJ opens up about the pressures athletes face, the importance of mental health, and how a visit to Napa ignited his wine passion. Plus, we'll explore his new ventures in the world of sports media and podcasting, and his thoughtful takes on NBA players, teams, and storylines. Pour yourself a glass and tune in for an insightful and personal conversation that blends sports, life, and the joys of wine. Cheers!A Massive THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to JJ REDICK!!!This episode's in studio wine:2019 Joseph Drouhin Vosne-Romanée Premier CruFollow him on IG at @jjredickCheck out his podcast, The Old Man and the Three, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and his website www.threefourtwo.com____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life 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 @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlifeThank you to our sponsor, GrenacheFest. The Second Annual Grenache Festival in Walla Walla, Washington, will be held on November 8th, 2024. It will feature a seated comparative seminar, followed by live music, food, plenty of Grenache wines, and tons of fun.For more information, go to GrenacheFestFollow GrenacheFest on IG GrenacheFest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Domaine Lionett 2017 Cornas is the dark footed, saturated Syrah from the Northern Rhone that pairs to my emo, the shadow side. Life is a balance of light and darkness. Pleasure and pain. I've lived in the dark for a long time, and it is time to come to the light. Focus on the joy of being alive, through the positive feelings and intentional living. Cornas is the northern Rhone appellation that makes intensely saturated and long-lived wines. Expect a tasting and some wine education about grape growing and winemaking. Along with personal stories and lessons from the dark side. For more wine & wellness, check out the wine clubs and courses at ZenWineClub.com.

There is no doubt that the world of wine is incredibly confusing for a range of reasons, not least of which is the frequent use of names and terms that overlap and/or are similar to one another.Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage are two prime examples of this.  Located in the very prestigious Northern Rhone, these two wine appellations are similar in some ways but very different in others....and many consumers don't fully understand the nuances.Whether you are a wine student or a wine lover wanting to better understand the Rhone Valley, this episode is for you!  Tune in and learn more about what makes the Hermitage AOC and the Crozes-Hermitage AOC similar...and how they differ from one another.  We discuss everything from geography to winemaking to what you will find in your glass!To read about the differences between Hermitage AOC and Crozes-Hermitage AOC, read this blog post.If you loved and/or learned something new from this podcast episode, do drop me a line via email or on Instagram and let me know - I love hearing from the Wineitupanotch Community!! Please also consider subscribing to the show and/or sharing the episode with someone else who you think would enjoy it too! Your support means a lot!Until next time, wishing you peace, love and light…and of course, good wine!Cheers! xoLet's stay in touch - we always love to hear from you! Follow the wine related antics and fun on the following social channels: Blog: www.wineitupanotch.com The Wineitupanotch Podcast on Instagram Wineitupanotch on Instagram Wineitupanotch on Tiktok Wineitupanotch on Youtube Or send an email with questions, comments and requests to wineitupanotch@gmail.com

This episode was recorded live at Perrine's Le Pop Up in Atlanta, GA and features winemaker Alice Anderson of âmevive wine. Âmevive is a small winery and vineyard based in Santa Barbara County. Alice and her partner farm a historic 10-acre vineyard in Los Olivos District AVA home to Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Marsanne planted in 1971. After graduating Cal Poly with a BS in Wine and Viticulture and a few California harvests under her belt, she headed to Central Otago, New Zealand for 7 months working at Amisfield in the cellar and at Rippon Vineyard in the biodynamic vineyards with the Mills family. In August of 2015, she headed to the Northern Rhone to work as an intern at Chez Pierre Gaillard. She says those two years in France were the foundation for âmevive, so she moved back to the states in 2017, she really began to conceptualize her dream of starting her own project of Northern Rhone wines made with a Californian playfulness. Âmevive's first vintage was in 2019, and Alice and her partner now lease the historic Ibarra-Young Vineyard in Los Olivos District AVA, one of the first vineyards planted in the Santa Ynez Valley. This vineyard is the heart of Âmevive, so we talk about how - and why - she chooses to use biodynamic and regenerative organic farming practices that allow her to focus on the ecosystem of their vineyard as a whole. Relatively new to the Georgia market, her wines are already captivating an audience intrigued by a portfolio that is made with so much intention and attention to detail. You'll hear her passion for the natural land and for making energetic wines that represent a sense of place. You can follow @amvive.wine and visit www.amevivewine.com to learn more to join her wine club. Recorded April 15, 2023 ------------------------------- This episode was made possible with support from Bon Vin Selections and former podcast guest, Steven Meir. Special thanks to Claudio and Perrine of Le Pop Up for providing the perfect recording studio space for Alice's visit. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acorkintheroad/support

M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Petite Ruche In this episode, Rob and Scott review a lovely red from Northern Rhone, namely M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Petite Ruche.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit Frenchie Wine Bistro, and as the name suggests, the wine list provides a plethora of old-world wines to tickle your palate and complement the flavors in your meal. This easy-going neighborhood restaurant has a wall-length wine bar for you to explore and a romantic garden-side solarium where you can enjoy the vast selection of delicious wines while tucking in to French cuisine. Wines reviewed include: 2019 Vincent and Tania Careme “Spring” Vouvray, Loire Valley 2019 Domaine Lionel Faury Syrah, Northern Rhone 2016 Domaine du Prince "Le Plaisir du Prince”, Malbec, Cahors, France For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

In this episode, we begin a two-part series diving deeper into the Rhone focusing first on the northern Rhone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for a great white wine for the Fall? We are here to help! If you have never tried a white wine blend based on the grapes Marsanne and Roussanne, you are missing out! Originally from the Northern Rhone in France, these grapes are blended together - often with other grapes - to create a rich, full-bodied, flavorful, and still acidic white wine that is great for fall foods, holidays, and events. If you are a Chardonnay lover, this is a great wine to add to your repertoire! Marsanne and Roussanne are like us, your podcast hosts Joe and Carmela - we are most often found together, and we complement each other well. And, like Marsanne-Roussanne blends, we are complex. Well, at least we might have a complex of some sort. We taste and review these great, affordable, and relatively easy to find wines from across the world (Australia, France, and Oregon in the US) in this episode: NV Point Ormond White Wine, 2020 Famille Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone Blanc, and 2019 Quady North Pistoleta.

Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas take a trip to Menton in Boston to review the wine list of this award-winning restaurant.  The wine list is carefully curated and highlights small grower champagnes and rare vintages from lesser-known vineyards. Michaela points out a wine that is perfect for an aperitif, a stellar wine from a family vineyard that has been producing wine since 1626, a couple of value wines that will not disappoint, and if you want to go above and beyond your guests' expectations, a special bottle from Northern Rhone. Wines reviewed include: 2018 “Vigneto di Tobia Verdicchio” dei Castelli di Jesi, Campania 2019 Domaine de Montvac Vacqueyras 2021 Thomas Sancerre Rose, Loire Valley For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

Welcome to Episode 955 The Jumbo Shrimp Maps Series. Today we are going to continue our coverage of France, talking about the Northern Rhone area. About the Series: We have specially created this free content for all our listeners who are studying for wine exams. Since Stevie Kim discovered Rosie Baker's hand drawn maps on Instagram, our in house editorial and graphics team has been working on this project, and now the maps are available to purchase in Beta form, while they undergo the final proofing and editing by our Expert Advisory Board. It's a 3 layered project, because we know everyone learns differently. We now offer the complete box set of 39 maps, this series of podcasts with the maps narrated by our crack team of wine educators, and finally the Study Guide Book which will be publish later this year. Our map project is in no way a substitute for the material set out by other educational organisations, but we hope all the Wine Students out there will find our map project a new, exciting and useful tool for learning. To purchase the Beta version box set of maps, please visit mammajumboshrimp.com To find out more about Mamma Jumbo Shrimp and how to buy the Maps visit: www.mammajumboshrimp.com More about the host Rebecca Lawrence: Dr Rebecca Lawrence is the lead faculty member of Italian Wine Academy and has been teaching with WSET in both Italy and the UK for just under a decade. In addition to her work as an educator she has co-authored several booked about wine, and is the Head of Editorial for Cru Luv, a media agency that specialises in blending wine and hip-hop culture. To find out more about Rebecca visit: www.rosmarinoevino.com/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Wine educator and sommelier, Grant Wood joins Robert Tas at the renowned New York steak house, Porter House, where they discover the stand-out wines on the menu and offer expert advice on pairing, wine knowledge, and insight into the wine list to help discover and experience wines that will take your dining experience to a whole new level.  Wines reviewed include: 2019 Wieninger Grüner Veltliner 2019 ‘Poivre et Sol' by Francois Villard, Northern Rhone 2006 Pol Roger ‘Sir Winston Churchill, Cuvee For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com

The historic Dauphiné is perhaps best known for its creamy potato gratin, but it's also home to tiny ravioli and to some of our favorite creamy cheeses. Adjacent to the Northern Rhone – home to some of our favorite wines – it's a lesser-known region well worth a closer look.Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/parisundergroundradioFind Us OnlineWebsite: www.parisundergroundradio.com/theterroirpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/parisundergroundradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parisundergroundradio/CreditsHost: Emily Monaco. @Emily_in_France; Website: http://www.tomatokumato.com and http://www.emilymmonaco.comHost: Caroline Conner, https://www.parisundergroundradio.com/carolineconner; https://www.instagram.com/winedinecaroline/, www.winedinecaroline.com; www.lyonwinetastings.comProducer: Jennifer Geraghty. @jennyphoria; Website: http://jennyphoria.comMusic CreditsMon Paris by Ikson https://www.iksonmusic.com; https://youtube.com/iksonAbout UsFrance is home to thousands of wines, thousands of cheeses, and countless recipes – almost all of which are inextricable from their local terroir. Terroir is a word that links foods, wines, and more to the places they're from and the people who make them. Let culinary journalist Emily Monaco and chef and wine expert Caroline Conner take you through the ins and outs of France's phenomenal regional richness.

It's your March edition! Just in the nick of time. First up, Elle has the deets on a sexy soil from the Northern Rhone. The wine she is drinking is an Rkatsteli (a Georgian grape) made in the Finger Lakes by Dr. Konstantin Frank, whose eponymous founder hailed from the Ukraine. Lastly, Elle calls Robert Cameo, the author of "South of Somewhere", a book about southern Italian wine. She asks him the final five and the two get into that Italian vino! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Sommelier Erin Rosar discusses the red wines from the 5 main wine regions in France. In addition to learning about the grapes inside the bottles of Burgundy's wines, Bordeaux's, Loire Valley's, Northern Rhone's, and Southern Rhone's wines, you'll learn how to shop for the red wine styles and grape varieties you already enjoy from other countries in the French aisle at your favorite retailer. Grapes discussed include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Malec, and more. Do you know your palate personality? Discover yours by Taking the free Palate Personality Quiz! Learn about your unique palate and which wine styles will taste amazing for you. – winegirlacademy.com/take-the-quiz

In our second interview with Laetitia Terry we learn about the wine regions of the Northern Rhone, the climates, the soils and grapes.

In this episode of the Vint podcast, Billy introduces an upcoming educational presentation with Patrick Will of Vintus. Billy takes us on a trip through the Northern Rhone (1:05) to complement our Rhone Valley Collection launch. Also, take a look at Billy's newest article on the Northern Rhone.CEO Nick King compares wine assets to traditional equity categories, such as growth, momentum, and value investments. Vint is the first fully transparent wine investment platform genuinely accessible to everyone. For less than $100, you can own SEC-qualified shares of the best wines in the world.

This week we are floating down another river called the Rhone. We are back in France in the southwest on your way to Provence and the Mediterrean. And this is probably the first French wine most people are introduced to. We actually will go up river in our discussion. We start in Southern Rhone where Grenache dominates and then move up river to the Northern Rhone where Syrah is king. #ETDT #Winelovers

This week Horacio sat down with Billy Galanko from Vint, the popular & growing fractional wine investment platform. He is a professional sommelier who now has an (awesome) role as Vint's Head of Wine.In the chat, we discuss:How Billy parlayed an Upwork ad into an investment into Vint, and later Vint's first full-time roleThe ins & outs of high quality wine acquisition from merchant partners,Why whiskey is more difficult to source than wine, but more impervious to damageThe possibility of professional grading of bottlesHow Vint is exploring NFTs with utility — including potential ownership of not just wine but other cool benefitsThoughts on opening up a liquid secondary marketWhat Billy is personally investing inUpcoming offerings, including the Napa Collection w/ Screaming Eagle, some Northern Rhone varieties, and a unique whiskey collection with 36 bottles of Japanese whiskey, all with with beautiful, unique artwork.What Vint's roadmap looks like, including potentially investing in pieces of vineyards themselves.---Follow Alts- Website & newsletter: https://alts.co- Discord: https://discord.gg/DEkHgzggwC- Twitter: https://twitter.com/altassetsclub- Insta: https://instagram.com/alts_co- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alts_co- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmgk4gzQ56QvpyegBJJVQA?sub_confirmation=1

Matthew Conway headed east to NYC in 2003. After three years with Chef Grey Kunz, Matthew hooked up with Marc Forgione, at his eponymous restaurant for over a dozen years as Beverage Director and GM, creating a unique wine program with a nod to the Northern Rhone. Matthew also helped Marc Forgione re-open neighborhood fav Peasant. The Pandemic reunited Matthew with family in Charleston, SC. After too much fishing and helping some friends, Matthew fulfilled a dream and recently opened Tippling House, a Charleston wine bar. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Grape Nation by becoming a member!The Grape Nation is Powered by Simplecast.

Jeff is a wine sommelier, travel advisor and co-owner of Coggin Travels, specialists in pairing wine with travel. In 2019, Jeff joined his wife Cindy's travel advisor business after retiring from Enterprise Holdings where he enjoyed a 35-year career. With Enterprise, Jeff and his sales team enjoyed a decade of prodigious growth culminating in his 2019 retirement. Market share in his channel grew from 31% to 47% with sales growing from $800 million to $1.25 billion. Jeff then turned to his new career as a travel advisor, using the pandemic travel slowdown as an opportunity to focus on education and training. In 2020, Jeff earned recognition as an Accredited Cruise Counselor from the Cruise Lines International Association, as a Certified North America Destination Specialist by the Travel Institute and as a Verified Travel Advisor by the American Society of Travel Advisors. Jeff developed an appreciation for wine over his lifetime of travels and his enthusiasm was amplified by a series of European wine cruises, with his wife Cindy, through wine regions such as Bordeaux, Rhone and Mosel. Inspired by what he had already learned from these trips, Jeff began training as a wine sommelier culminating in his earning a Level 2 Award in Wine from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust. If you love wine and travel, let Jeff and Coggin Travels guide you through the Rhone river valley to learn the different wine appellations of Northern Rhone and taste the fine Hermitage and Cote Rotie wines. Jeff can lead you along the Mosel, to learn about fine German Rieslings which carry the label Kabinett, Spatlese and Auslese. Jeff can even take you to Northern Italy, near Venice, to learn about the different Valpolicella wines and how the distinctive Amarone is made using the appassimento wine making method. If these trips sound like you, visit coggintravels.com to learn more about our hosted and featured small ship cruises and sign up for Coggin Travels mailing list to receive ongoing wine and travel inspiration. You can find out more about Jeff and the travel opportunities they have planned at the Coggin Travels website: http://coggintravels.com

[TW: SA, r*pe ] In this episode Alex & LP chat with Liz and Emily, co-hosts of The Fine Line Podcast about mental health, our experiences as women in the industry, seeing a therapist, and how much we love canned wine. At The Fine Line Balancing: Hedonism & Health, we interview people we admire both inside and outside the wine business to learn how they balance their love of food, wine & travel with their health and wellness, both physical and mental. To support The Fine Line Podcast, click this link. Liz Willette Danneels first developed a love of wine while working for the luxury travel company, Butterfield & Robinson. After a year in Burgundy and five years in Italy, she taught herself about wine mainly by buying the best bottles she could afford, studying them, and (of course) drinking them. After running a wine bar in a Relais & Châteaux Hotel in the Dolomites in Northern Italy, she moved to New York City to work for David Bouley and then for importer/distributor Michael Skurnik as a sales representative in Manhattan. In 2004, she struck out on her own, building a book of small producers from the Northern Rhone, Burgundy, and Santa Barbara. In 2011, Willette Wines merged with another small distributor, Grand Cru Selections. Together they grew the company until Liz left in 2017 to move to Colorado with her family. Craving a life outside of Manhattan, she moved to Boulder, where she is a partner at Natural Wine Company. Emily Gold grew up cooking and drinking wine with her parents and four older siblings, always relishing the time together as well as the education. In 2012, Emily eagerly accepted a job with Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant in their office located in Beaune, France. There, she was able to meet winemakers, learn about regions around France and Italy, and become versed on the ins and outs of importing some of the most respected icons in the industry. In 2014, Emily returned to Boulder to open a restaurant and wine bar called PMG (“Pour Ma Gueule”, a term used by French winemakers to reference the wine bottles they stash away for drinking with their family and friends). PMG offered organic and locally-sourced food, dishes inspired by France and Italy, and organic and biodynamic wines. After six years of being a solo small business owner, Emily sold her business in 2020.

Hi friends and welcome back! Last week I err... spilled Sake all over my keyboard and lost my recordings, thankfully I only lost two! The good news is that I was due for an update and have brand new recording software, and I think it shows :) So, sorry to everyone for the delay in episodes!This week we are going to be digging into the Northern Rhone and getting a closer look at Syrah, Viognier, Rousanne and Marsanne. Along with some of the AOP's that make this these wines iconic. Producers that I mentioned in this episode are: Domaine Jamet: http://www.cote-rotie-jamet.com/en/Yves Cuilleron: https://www.cuilleron.com/en/Domaine du Coulet and Matthieu Barret: http://domaineducoulet.com/domaine-du-coulet/Guigal:https://www.guigal.com/en/Stephane Ogier: http://www.stephaneogier.fr/And as per usual I used two books by Jancis Robinson: The Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition The World Atlas of Wine, 8th Edition. House Wine is an independent podcast, if you want to support the show the best way to do that is like, subscribe and rate. An even better way to show your support is to tell a friend you love to drink wine with about it. If you have a correction or episode request you can email me at housewinepodcast@gmail.com or get in touch @housewinepodcast on Instagram. The art was done by Kelly Lauren and you can check her out on Instagram @klylaurenI hope you get to drink something delicious this week :) Music Credit: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-coolLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jean Gonon is a second-generation wine maker with the soul, knowledge and experience of many more years. Jean, along with his brother Pierre are the proprietors of Domaine Pierre Gonon in St. Joseph in the Northern Rhone of France. The purity and distinctive character of their wines, achieved through great terroirs, a strong commitment to farming and winemaking with an eye towards their ancestor's methods, has made Domaine Pierre Gonon the Domaine in St Joseph.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Grape Nation by becoming a member!The Grape Nation is Powered by Simplecast.  

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

Born in Tel Aviv, Guy grew up between California and Israel, building a strong bond with both lands. After a harvest internship in Napa Valley, Guy decided to pursue winemaking professionally, and he graduated from the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology in 2013. He has worked at Cliff Lede Vineyards and Whetstone Wine Cellars in Napa Valley, Domaine Francois Villard in the Northern Rhone, and Clonakilla winery in Canberra, Australia. Most recently, before moving back to Israel to join Dalton Winery as head winemaker in 2015, Guy worked at Broc Cellars in Berkeley, one of California’s preeminent urban wineries. GET THE SHOW NOTES: https://crupodcast.com/show/making-contemporary-wines-of-israel-with-guy-eshel JOIN THE CRU: https://crupodcast.com/crumail FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/crupodcast  CRU COLLECTIVE WINES: 2019 Delta California Chenin Blanc There are only a handful of producers in California making stunning Chenin blanc and Delta is one of them. This wine full of characters classic to Chenin like lemon verbena, jasmine, Bartlett pear, apricot, blood orange, and my favorite tasting note that for me is the sign of a quality Chenin blanc, fresh persimmon. An odd one, I know! Super tasty! This Chenin is sourced from some chilly-willy vineyards way out on the Cali coast and fermented partially in stainless steel tanks and partially in neutral wood barrels which allows for a micro oxygenation during fermentation to develop more texture and provide a bit more lees contact. It’s also 12.5% alcohol so if you’re trying to stay a bit healthier, this is a solid wine for you. So Delta is the new project from Alexis and Matt Iaconis, who just happen to be friends and neighbors of mine. Matt & Alexis first met while both working at the three-Michelin starred The Restaurant at Meadowood in Napa and now have a beautiful family, own and make wine for there primary label brick & mortar, and now have Delta. What I love about the Delta wines is that they are California appellation, but that in no way means that they are of a lower-quality than the higher-end brick & mortar. Production is still small and their commitment to sustainability is even more so in focus while $1 of every bottle sold is donated to their non-profit partners like the The Surfrider Foundation and Cool Effect to help fight for environmental change, something that is near and dear to my heart having studied sustainable development in college. What’s even better though is that this Delta Chenin is $15 a bottle, a steal of a value! But, as a listener of Cru and because I love this wine so much, you get it for $13.50 a bottle when you shop on the Delta Wines website, winesforchange.com. Just enter the promo code CRU at checkout and Matt & Alexis will give ya that 10% off. Also, if you are yearning to explore the brick & mortar wines, which the 2015 Sweet Water Springs Vineyard Blanc de Blancs from the Russian River which drinks like blanc de blancs from my favorite village in Champagne called Vertus, you can snag 10% off all of the brick & mortar wines at brickandmortarwines.com too! I’m stoked, I hope you are! And I hope that you’ll enjoy this Chenin cause it is yummy!  

From Scotland to Sonoma, Winemaker Steve Law has had quite a journey. Steve Law's love for wine began post-university when he moved from Scotland to France for a job in technology. Exploring various wine regions with his friends on the weekends, he discovered his palate and passion for wine, notably Sauvignon Blanc from Loire Valley, Pinot Noir from Burgundy, Rosé from Provence, and Viognier from Condrieu. However, it was Northern Rhone where he discovered Syrah... and his world changed.

In this big, bonging, New Year edition, Jason introduces David to the Rhône Septentrionale (or Northern Rhône)and the handful of rare and characterful white wines that are teased into existence alongside the ever abundant rows of generic Cotes Du Rhône AOC. While David's head is still spinning with percentages, hectares and Olympic-sized swimming pools (not to mention the vestiges of this year's flu virus), Jason has popped the cork on their first bottle; a fizzy, yet velvety smooth St. Peray from Jean Louis Thiers. It's fit for an emperor and probably was - at least when Napoleon was quaffing it as a cadet in nearby Valence. South East of Valence, Cotes Du Rhone Brézème began with just one hectare in 1962. Though it remains in a kind of classification limbo, this rare blend of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier from Julian Montagnon is in a class of its own. Further up North and up budget, Alain Graillot's Crozes Hermitage Blanc might appear under-dressed in its screwcap, but is a bright, beautifully textured, masterful offering from a master wine-maker. Only three bottles in to the podcast, any thoughts that David might have that Jason has peaked too soon are chased away by a half bottle of Georges Vernay's voluptuous, ethereal Condrieu. 'There are many occasions when half is the perfect volume,' Jason insists and David, who has barely resorted to the spittoon since the tasting began, is hardly in a position to disagree. Finally, at Hermitage, we arrive at 'le sommet' of Jason's tour of the Northern Rhone and Jean-Louis Chave's Selection Blanche 2015. 'A wine to contemplate,' says David just as Jason whips out a 2001 domain wine from the same illustrious wine maker - gothic font and all. 'I am indulging you today, David,' he says, pleonasmically.

Fruit, earth, meaty and savory and floral characteristics: when you're talking about wine, syrah from the Northern Rhone includes some of the most intense and complex reds in the world. Kristen leads the Barrel to Bottle team through a guided tour of the region and a tasting of excellent examples including Domaine Jamet Cote Rotie 2014, Barruol Lynch Hermitage 2016,  J.L. Chave Selection Crozes Hermitage Silene 2016 and Domaine Vincent Paris Cornas 2016. It's wine for wine nerds. Stick around for this week's Q&A segment, when the team takes on three questions with a focus on the evolution of food and wine in the same region. 

In our second interview with Laetitia Terry we learn about the wine regions of the Northern Rhone, the climates, the soils and grapes.

Sommelier Laetitia Terry of Jaboulet gives us an overview of Hermitage in Northern Rhone.

Master Sommerlier Dustin Wilson is the proprietor of Verve Wine in NYC and SF, a retail and online marketplace for Sommelier curated wines. Thomas Pastuszak oversees the wine program for Daniel Humm and Will Guidara's Nomad in NYC, LA, and Las Vegas. Dustin and Thomas came up through the ranks of Frasca, Colicchio and Sons, and Eleven Madison to name a few. Dustin Wilson appears in the new Somm 3 movie and Thomas is making some great wine in the bottle and can. They are the creators of Reboule du Rhone, a four-day celebration of the wines of the Northern Rhone, November 15-18, 2018 in NYC. 100% of the proceeds benefit No Kid Hungry. *The Grape Nation* is powered by Simplecast

In our second interview with Laetitia Terry we learn about the wine regions of the Northern Rhone, the climates, the soils and grapes.

Sommelier Laetitia Terry of Jaboulet gives us an overview of Hermitage in Northern Rhone.

On this episode the Homies teach you all about the Northern Rhone.   Have you ever wanted to learn about it?  Great!  Cuz now you can with this podcast.  For only 14.95 this podcast can be yours.  Mail your money in unmarked bearer bonds to PO Box 8675309, California, America.   Get ready to have your slopes roasted and your Chateaus Grilleted.  

What makes a Syrah unique and exceptional? Guy Sarton du Jonchay, Managing Director of Vidal-Fleury, pours the wines and shares his stories of a winery dating back to 1781.   … Read more about this episode...

All you all ready for a chewy podcast?  We hope so cuz on this episode the wine homies will be breaking down the world of Syrah.  Have you ever wanted to know everything there was to know about this Northern Rhone legend?  Well here ya go.   Home, home on the grange, where the Penfolds and Hill of Grace play, where seldom is heard, a light bodied word, and the sky is just Chapoutier.   Cheers Homies!  

This edition of Wine Blogging Wednesday (WBW for short) is a bit different than normal for me as I’m the host wine blog this time. The theme I picked was also a bit of a change for both WBW and my podcast. I asked participants to pick a red wine with an alcohol content of 12.5% by volume or less. Sounds easy enough. No specific varietal or wine region; no fancy label or food matching required. This was a bit more of a challenge than even I expected, however, in this day and age of powerful, fruit driven wines that average 13.5% ABV and up. Tastes and technology in modern winemaking has changed quite a bit over the past 20 years or so. Most of this change has been for the good. No more are there thin, marginal wines with green flavors on the shelf and most red wines these days have concentrated fruit flavors and aromas. But this has also encouraged vineyard practices of leaving the grapes on the vine as long as possible to extract the most flavor possible. This long “hang time” also increases the sugar levels which is converted to alcohol during fermentation. There are things winemakers can do to deal with this such as watering back the wine or even removing alcohol from the finished wine but the most common approach is to release the wine with a higher level of alcohol that was thought excessive not so many years ago. So why is this a big deal? The first reason is the obvious public safety issue of drunk driving. These wines can start to cause impairment in the normal half bottle serving which commonly is the portion consumed by wine lovers at a restaurant. Even the old "2 glass" rule of thumb can go out the window with a 16.5% Zinfandel. The second reason is the deadening of the taste buds caused by the attack of alcohol and how it intensifies the wines flavors. Many of these high alcohol wines do not match well with food as a result, which for me is at least half the fun of enjoying wine in the first place. The final reason is the most basic from a winemaking point of view: balance. All the elements in a wine need to be in harmony; the fruit, acidity, tannins and, yes, alcohol level should be balanced in order to produce a fine wine that will stand the test of time and be enjoyable in it’s youth. I thought this would be an interesting challenge because when I first got into wine, back in the early 1980’s, it was rare that a wine got up to 13% ABV. I remember Sonoma Zinfandels that were 12.8% and even some Napa Valley Cabs right at or slightly under 12%. Yes, there were some green, vegetal aromas and flavors in some of them, but there were also plenty of great wines that never got out of the 12% range. Would there be any out there today? The first thing to do was look over my cellar. Right away I went for the cold climate wines, including a Frontenac from Minnesota that clocked in at 11.5% ABV. This was taking the easy way out and not something I thought would make for a compelling post or podcast (I’ve already covered local wines a couple of times here in the past). So I found some Bordeaux from the mid 1990’s that were 12 to 12.5% ABV. Again, nice to see, but how about some of the 2000’s or later? All my Zinfandels and Syrah’s were off the charts with the most moderate example at a "sensible" 14.4%; most were in the 16% range including one that was labeled 16.8%! So I began my search of the local wine stores reading the fine print and talking with the staff to find some acceptable wines. My goal was not to pick a cold climate appellation, but regions more typical of these high octane wines. This meant California, Australia, Spain, Italy and France’s Southern Rhone. Could I find a Zinfandel, Shiraz or Grenache that would come in under the limit? I guess the first thing that somewhat surprised me is there are quite a few wines in the stores these days that are labeled 12.5% from Bordeaux and the Northern Rhone. I also found some reds from cool climates that easily came in under 12%, including one from Germany that checked in at just 9.5% ABV! But I was after a more illusive prey; a hot climate region that produces a lite (alcohol) red wine. Sadly, I had to cross off my beloved Zinfandel off the list early with the lowest octane version coming in at 13.4%. Ditto for Cabs and Merlots, although some of these were closer to the mark. What follows are the three wines I picked up for tasting this month that I think meet both of my criteria. Here are my tasting notes: Viña Albali, "Altos de Tamaron", Tinto, Ribera del Duero 2002 ($10) – At 12.5% ABV, this bottle is at the limit, but I was intrigued to see what might be missing from this 100% Tempranillo at lower than normal alcohol levels. This wine is bright ruby in color with pleasant, but restrained, aromas of cherry, strawberry and a touch of violets. In the mouth, it has medium body with tart bing cherry and strawberry fruit flavors finishing smooth without noticeable tannins. Overall, a nice food wine but a little light in the aroma department. Score: 7.5/10 Vinum Cerbaia, "Il Valore", Toscana, IGT 2002 ($6) – I found this one on the shelf next to the $4 Primitivo from the same producer at the new Trader Joe’s market here. It was surprising to see that this 100% Sangiovese clocks in at only 12% ABV, so I thought it would be worth the chance for $5.99 (your price might even be lower). I guess I shouldn’t have been too surprised here, since I did later find several Chianti that would also qualify that come from the same area and grape. The wine is medium ruby in color and has the classic Tuscan Sangio aromas of strawberry and violets. The flavors are typical of an inexpensive Chianti (think straw covered bottle), with plums and strawberry dancing over nicely high acidity and medium tannins. Not complex, but a perfect foil for tomato sauces and the kind of wine you drink from a water glass in Italy. This is also a nice value for six bucks a bottle. Score: 7.5/10 J. Lohr, "Wildflower", Valdiguié, Monterey 2004 ($10) – Finding a red from my native state of California proved most difficult, but I did notice this wine online and was pleased to see it in a store near my home I sometimes visit for their eclectic selection. Seeing that this vintage produced a 12% wine also piqued my interest here that outweighed my concern that this wine might be a little long in the tooth. If you are not familiar with Valdiguié, it’s a grape with a long tradition in California. For many years, wines made from this grape were labeled Gamay Beaujolais, Napa Gamay or Gamay Noir, the true grape of Beaujolais. These sometimes made for light, fruity and enjoyable wines but they never reached the quality level of most Beaujolais. Recent DNA testing shows that only a few acres of these vines were actually Gamay Noir and that most was actually Valdiguié or a lesser clone of Pinot Noir. This wine had a deeper color and a lot more aromas than the first two wines tasted. The rich ruby color and fruity strawberry aromas made me think of Cru Beaujolais. Bright flavors of strawberry and cranberry fills the mouth finishing with wild cherry cough drop flavors and tart acidity. No tannins are present to slow you down and the wine almost has too much fruit for it’s own good. Would be nice served chilled, a la Beaujolais Nouveaux. Score: 8/10 So the best of tasting will go to the J. Lohr, "Wildflower", Valdiguié 2004 and best value to the Vinum Cerbaia, "Il Valore", Toscana 2002. So what did I learn from this experience? It seems that most low octane wines available in the Twin Cities market are on the low end of the price scale, although I did see some $50 and $60 Northern Rhone wines I could have picked up labeled at 12.5% ABV. I also didn’t note any green flavors or lack of flavor concentration in any of the wines. The first two tasted were a bit shy on the aromas, so perhaps the alcohol does intensify that aspect a bit. Lastly, all three wines had pleasantly high acidity, which bodes well for a good food match. One note on the U.S. wine labeling laws. According to a great piece by Blake Gray of the San Francisco Chronicle, there is a 1.5% loophole in U.S. labeling that means that wines marked 12.5% ABV might actually be between 11 and 14%. Over 14% ABV, there is a higher tax rate so some wineries, particularly from France, label all their wines 12.5% regardless of the actual alcohol content as long as it’s under 14%. As I write this post entries are pouring in from around the globe. We even have some Shiraz that passes the low octane limit and several other surprises. I’ll be posting a summary of all entries on Friday, so if you are a day or two late in posting, you will still make it in my write-up. Thanks to Lenn for a great idea and for allowing me to direct the proceedings this month. I’m very much looking forward to the next installment in July and the two-year anniversary of WBW in August. Show Notes: 00:21 – Welcome and show theme 01:20 - Alcohol and wine styles 09:07 - Wine ratings and tasting notes 09:15 - Viña Albali, “Altos de Tamaron”, Tinto, Ribera del Duero 2002 ($10) 10:15 - Vinum Cerbaia, “Il Valore”, Toscana, IGT 2002 ($6) 11:59 - J. Lohr, “Wildflower”, Valdiguié, Monterey 2004 ($10) 14:04 - Best of tasting 14:09 - Best Value 14:15 - Wrap-up and contact details 17:26 - Next show theme Feedback: winecast@gmail.com Copyright 2006 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/