Podcasts about Riesling

Zwei Männer mit Metalldetektoren stehen 1999 auf einem flachen Hügel in Mitteldeutschland. Das Ding schlägt aus. Was sie ausgraben, verkaufen sie für 31.000 Mark. Sie ahnen nicht, dass sie gerade eine Weltsensation in der Hand halten. Unbezahlbar. Und älter als fast alles, was wir über dieses Europa zu wissen glaubten.Jochen war in Saale-Unstrut. Einer Region, die ihn komplett umgehauen hat. Er sitzt in einem winzigen Café in Naumburg vor Patisserie, die aussieht wie aus Japan. Er steht im tausende Jahre alten Naumburger Dom vor Uta, die Umberto Eco die schönste Frau des Mittelalters nannte und die bei Disney zur bösen Königin wurde. Er sitzt abends in den Weinbergen und schaut auf rote Dächer und ein Tal, das sich langsam entschleiert als grandioses Reiseziel.Und dann ist da diese goldene Scheibe. Die Himmelsscheibe von Nebra. 3700 Jahre alt, die älteste konkrete Darstellung des Himmels, die die Menschheit kennt. Gefunden genau hier - mitten in Deutschland.Kommt mit nach Saale-Unstrut, nach Thüringen und Sachsen-Anhalt. In Folge zwei geht es weiter nach Jena.—

Heute geht es ins Remstal, nach Großheppach zum Weingut Bernhard Ellwanger. Mein Gast ist Sven Ellwanger, der den Betrieb gemeinsam mit seiner Schwester Yvonne führt. Auf den ersten Blick wirkt dieses Weingut bodenständig, gewachsen und angenehm unaufgeregt. Im Gespräch zeigt sich aber schnell, wie viel Bewegung in diesem Betrieb steckt: Sauvignon Blanc, Junges Schwaben, Bio-Weinbau, Piwis, Spontangärung, starke Privatkundschaft, Rotweinambition – und eine Region, die noch immer mit alten Klischees zu kämpfen hat. Im Zentrum der Episode stehen drei Weine: ein Muskat-Trollinger Rosé, ein Roter Riesling und eine Lemberger-Syrah-Cuvée. Der Muskat-Trollinger Rosé zeigt, dass Duftigkeit, Frucht und Leichtigkeit nicht banal sein müssen. Sven beschreibt ihn als einen der wichtigsten Weine des Betriebs – trocken ausgebaut, aromatisch, frisch und mit einem kleinen Anteil maischevergorener Partie, der dem Wein zusätzlichen Grip gibt. Der Rote Riesling erzählt eine besondere Geschichte: Im Weinberg wurde eine Mutation in einer alten Rieslinganlage entdeckt – eine Fruchtrute mit weißen Rieslingtrauben, eine andere mit rötlichen Beeren. Aus diesem Zufall wurde eine eigene Selektion, die heute als ernsthafter Wein im Sortiment steht: körperreicher, fülliger und säureärmer als klassischer Riesling, aber dennoch mit eigener Riesling-Prägung. Die Lemberger-Syrah-Cuvée führt schließlich mitten in die Frage, wie sich Württemberg heute verändert. Lemberger bringt kühle Beerenfrucht, Frische und regionale Identität; Syrah ergänzt Würze, Körper, Pfeffer, dunklere Noten und Struktur. Im Glas begegnen sich regionale Herkunft und internationale Rebsorte erstaunlich selbstverständlich. Außerdem sprechen wir über Svens Zeit in Neuseeland, Sauvignon Blanc und Fumé Blanc, über die Gruppe Junges Schwaben, über Bio-Weinbau, Bodenaufbau, Humus, Begrünung und Pflanzenschutz, über den Gravitationskeller, über ProWein, Wine Paris, Export, alkoholfreie Produkte und die Zukunft eines Familienweinguts mit großer Sortenvielfalt. Eine Folge über ein Württemberg, das sich leise verändert hat – pragmatisch, beharrlich, bodenständig und im Glas sehr überzeugend.

We chat with Jen Parr, winemaker at Valli Wine in Central Otago, New Zealand.Jen grew up in Oregon, USA and spent nearly a decade in the tech industry before following her passion for wine to New Zealand via a grape-picking trip in southwest France. She shares the story of her winding path - from Stanford University to software sales in London, to cellar hand at Villa Maria, and ultimately to head winemaker at Valli, where she has now crafted 12 harvests across five sub-regions including the Waitaki Valley.Jen talks about what drew her to Central Otago, her mentorship under Grant Taylor, and her philosophy that wine is fundamentally a language - a narrator of place, geology, and time. She also discusses Valli's expanding range of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Gris, the winery's charity wine series that supports local causes, and her passion for community, mentoring the next generation of winemakers, and championing New Zealand wine as a whole - not just her own label.The episode closes with Jen's personal answer to the final question: who she'd share a glass of wine with, what, where and why.www.valliwine.comwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was' – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad Music

Henrik Maaß hat sein Unternehmen Liquid Grape verkauft, mitten in der größten Krise, die der Weinmarkt seit Jahrzehnten erlebt. Rewe hat seinen Wein-Onlinehandel in Köln geschlossen, Weingenossenschaften melden Insolvenz an, und der Pro-Kopf-Konsum sinkt Jahr für Jahr. Trotzdem – oder genau deshalb – ist Liquid Grape, seine Plattform für Investments in Fine Wine, nun Teil von Mövenpick Wein. Christoph Fröhlich spricht mit ihm über die Hintergründe des Deals und über die eine Frage, die jedes Wein-Investment entscheidet: Wenn heute Flaschen für zehn oder fünfzehn Jahre eingelagert werden – wer trinkt die dann eigentlich? Es geht um die Schere zwischen Massenmarkt und High End, um Bordeaux, das Maaß in einer "Sinnkrise" sieht, um China und die Frage, wo der deutsche Riesling international steht. Warum Sterne-Restaurants zu Kunden eines Wein-Investment-Anbieters werden. Warum entalkoholisierter Wein für ihn das Produkt zerstört. Und welche Flasche ihn zuletzt so überrascht hat, dass sie ihn noch heute beschäftigt. Eine Folge über Rarität, Rendite und die Frage, wann aus gesunder Knappheit ein sterbender Markt wird.

Hey, Renee — and hey friend. If you've got a client dinner coming up and don't want to look out of your depth (but also don't want to be stiff and boring), this chat has your back. There are two main vibes you can lean into: the quietly sophisticated move or the casually cool cocktail move. For the low-key, impress-without-trying option, go wine: a Pinot Noir, especially from Willamette Valley or Burgundy, is a safe, classy choice that says you're worldly and confident without shouting it. Avoid polarizing picks like big Cabs or sweet Rieslings. If the spot is more modern or has a fun cocktail program, use the menu to your advantage — pick a base spirit you like (tequila, rum, whiskey) and ask the server about a cocktail by name, or ask its flavor profile. That shows thoughtfulness and curiosity without pretending to be an expert. In old-school or male-dominated settings, ordering a whiskey-forward cocktail, an Old Fashioned, or a specific scotch can be an intentional power move — annoying and unfair that it works, but also effective. Conversely, avoid party drinks (Long Island Iced Tea, shots) unless you're celebrating and the group is going there. Martini fans: if you go this route, know the terminology (gin vs. vodka, dry vs. extra dry, stirred vs. shaken, up vs. on the rocks, garnish) so you don't give away that you're faking it. If you can, glance at the cocktail list before you sit so you're not flustered, and don't be the person who orders first unless you know what you want — mirroring the group and projecting calm confidence will take you far. Bottom line: it's less about the exact drink and more about how you order it — poised, informed, and present. Now go close that deal, hold your drink like you know what you're doing, and hey — if it's Margaritaville and scooters with cup holders, send pics.

Garry Brooks, from Brooks Note Winery in the Petaluma Gap, joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. This is Garry’s third time on the show, after being on twice in 2025, first in February and then in December. In his two previous appearances, Garry and Dan discuss the characteristics of the Petaluma Gap in great detail. They also tell the story of how it became an official AVA. Brooks Note Winery is in the Petaluma Gap, where the Wine to Wine Festival is coming soon. It is a great public tasting to help raise awareness of this sub-region of the Sonoma Coast. The united winemakers of the Petaluma Gap have i it an official AVA. Brooks Note makes cold climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but also Riesling and Albariño. The Brooks Note vineyard is near the Sonoma Raceway. Garry has brought an Albariño. The varietal grows in Portugal and Spain. It has has a lemon peel, honey and spice components, and a trace of muscat. It also has good acidity. The vines get blasted from the wind coming off the Pacific Ocean. As the air inland heats up, it pulls wind in that crosses Hwy 1 and blows toward Petaluma. The wind slows down photosynthesis so the vines take longer to ripen. Azaya Ranch Garry has also brought a Pinot Noir from Azaya Ranch. It is just across the Marin – Sonoma border, on the Marin side. It gets cold fog. Another vineyard is southwest of Sebastopol, which also gets a little bit of fog. Brooks Note also makes a GSM – Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre – from the Sebastopol Hills. Then they taste some Pinot Noir. First is a 2024 Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir. It comes from three vineyards. Taylor’s Crown, in the northeast corner of the Petaluma Gap, has compressed volcanic ash. Panther Ridge is a biodynamic vineyard at about 1000 feet of elevation. It has big red chunks of pumice and basalt throughout the vineyard. The third is Sweet Family Vineyard, at about 750 feet elevation. It also has volcanic soil. The vines struggle and the soil is well drained. Garry used about 20% new oak, and about 15% whole cluster. Dan and Garry agree that this is what Petaluma Gap is supposed to taste like. 

Send us Fan MailWe build a fast, practical way to remember German Riesling by region, then test it with a blind Spätlese flight that forces us to use Mel's... interesting study technique. Along the way we unpack Prädikat ripeness levels, GG and VDP labelling, and the tasting cues that separate Mosel, Rheingau, Nahe and Rheinhessen. If you want to taste along with us check out the list below and message us your thoughts!Wine 1: Donnhoff Riesling Oberhauser Brucke Spatlese, 2023 - https://princewinestore.com.au/donnhoff-riesling-oberhauser-brucke-spatlese-2023.htmlWine 2: Keller RR Riesling, 2024 - https://www.nicks.com.au/products/2024-keller-rr-rieslingWine 3: Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Badstuber Spatlese, 2023 - https://princewinestore.com.au/markus-molitor-bernkasteler-badstrube-spatlese-2023.htmlWine 4: Georg Breuer Ber Rottland Riesling, 2020 - https://www.nicks.com.au/products/2020-georg-breuer-berg-rottland-rieslingAs we said, play along at home and write in! We'd love to hear you thoughts on Wine, Riesling, Germany's golden eagle and everything else!Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmeland TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Celebrate National Peach Month with this delicious episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy!" Podcast. Peggy Fiandaca, co-owner of LDV Winery in Arizona, explores why peaches and wine are one of summer's most enjoyable pairings. Peggy shares vineyard updates as harvest season approaches, discusses how changing weather impacts vineyards around the world, and explains how "stone fruit" aromas and flavors naturally develop in wines like Viognier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Syrah, and Malbec. Learn how these fruit-forward characteristics influence wine tasting and how to pair wines with fresh peaches and seasonal dishes. Plus, Peggy shares her flavorful Peach Chutney Salsa recipe, along with creative serving ideas for grilled chicken, pork, seafood, appetizers, and summertime entertaining.

Sonne, Terrasse, ein beschlagenes Glas mit was Kühlem drin – so fühlt sich diese Folge an. Lou und Jonas nehmen euch heute mit nach Südfrankreich und stellen euch ein Label vor, das ihr euch fürs nächste Weinregal merken solltet: Pays d'Oc IGP – immer aus Südfrankreich und meistens mit einer klaren Rebsorte auf dem Etikett. Das Herzstück: eine ganze Menge zugelassene Rebsorten und die kreative Freiheit, sie sortenrein oder als Cuvée auszubauen. Das Motto: „Liberty of Style." Drei Weine warten im Glas. Ein Pays d'Oc IGP Viognier, ein Pays d'Oc IGP Grenache Rosé und ein leicht gekühlter Pays d'Oc IGP Marselan. Für jeden Geschmack und jede Gelegenheit das Richtige. Und alle mit richtig gutem Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Alle Pays d'Oc IGP IGP-Weine werden vor der Freigabe verkostet und geprüft. In dieser konsequenten Form, mit 100 % kontrollierten Weinen, ist das ziemlich einzigartig. Heißt für euch: gleichbleibende Qualität, auf die ihr euch verlassen könnt. Mehr Infos zu den Weinen und Winzern auf paysdoc-wines.com und auf Instagram unter @paysdocigpwines @gerardbertrandofficial, @caveflores.vin und @chateau_de_gourgazaud. Wein der Woche – Wein 1: Pays d'Oc IGP Viognier Florès “Viognier Signature” 2025 – Pays d'Oc IGP, Südfrankreich | Vinatis 100 % Viognier (sprich: „Wi-on-jeh") – die Sorte fühlt sich im sonnenverwöhnten Süden besonders wohl. Florès ist eine Genossenschaft, die für ihr konstant hohes Preis-Leistungs-Niveau bekannt ist – der Viognier Jahrgang für Jahrgang ein Verkostungsliebling. Im Glas goldgelb mit brillanten Reflexen: In der Nase weiße Blüten, Pfirsich und Aprikose, am Gaumen rund und weich mit einer langen, fruchtigen Finesse. Wein 2: Pays d'Oc IGP Grenache Rosé Gérard Bertrand „Gris Blanc" 2025 – Pays d'Oc IGP, Südfrankreich | Hawesko 100 % Grenache (sprich: „Grö-nasch") – verarbeitet wie ein Weißwein: zartes, fast transparentes Rosé mit einem Hauch Grau und Weiß. Von Weinbergen in der Region Tautavel im Roussillon, zwischen Pyrenäen und Mittelmeer, von Hand gelesen und unter Kohlendioxid-Schutz gepresst. In der Nase frische rote Beeren – Erdbeere, Himbeere – und ein Hauch Zitrus. Am Gaumen leicht, frisch, elegant mit feiner Säure im langen Abgang. Mehrfach prämiert, unter anderem Silber beim Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (2025). Gérard Bertrand: 11 Weingüter im Languedoc-Roussillon, vom britischen Fachmagazin The Drinks Business als weltbester Winzer ausgezeichnet. Wein 3: Pays d'Oc IGP Marselan – der Sommer-Rote Domaine de Gourgazaud „P'tit Cancan" 2024 – Pays d'Oc IGP, Südfrankreich | WirWinzer 100 % Marselan (sprich: „Mar-sö-lã") – eine 1961 in Südfrankreich gezüchtete Kreuzung aus Cabernet Sauvignon und Grenache, benannt nach dem Städtchen Marseillan. Kurze Maischegärung bei kontrollierter Temperatur für einen leichten, fruchtigen Stil mit sehr feinen Tanninen, Ausbau im Edelstahltank. In der Nase ein intensives Bukett aus frisch gepflückten Kirschen, Erdbeeren und Himbeeren. Am Gaumen saftig, leicht und unkompliziert mit natürlicher Frische. 20 bis 30 Minuten in den Kühlschrank – und der perfekte Sommer-Rote ist fertig. Ideal zu Gemüsespießen, Burgern und Pizza. Neben Marselan gibt es noch viele weitere, ungewöhnliche Rebsorten bei Pays d'Oc IGP. Habt ihr schon mal gehört von: Albariño, Niellucio, Roussanne, Pinot Gris und Petit Verdot? Die Frage der Woche – von Lena aus Freiburg: „Wenn auf dem Etikett Riesling steht – ist da dann auch wirklich 100 % Riesling drin?" „Nicht unbedingt. Denn hier greift eine Regel, die EU-weit für alle Weine mit Rebsortenangabe gilt – auch für deinen Riesling von der Mosel: die 85-Prozent-Regel. Steht eine Rebsorte auf dem Etikett, müssen mindestens 85 Prozent davon im Wein sein. Die restlichen bis zu 15 Prozent dürfen andere Sorten sein. Und wenn zwei Sorten draufstehen? Dann muss der Wein zu 100 Prozent aus genau diesen beiden bestehen – in der Reihenfolge ihres Anteils. Merksatz: Rebsortenrein heißt ‚geprägt von einer Sorte' – nicht immer ‚nur diese eine Sorte'

Kann man freigeistiger durch diese unsere Weinwelt gehen als Anna Melissa Eßer? Wohl nicht. Warum? Ihr Wirken erscheint so wunderbar geprägt von konventioneller Unabhängigkeit und vinofeeler Neugier. Diese lebendige Unabhängigkeit ist dabei nicht Ausdruck von Widerspruch um des Widerspruchs willen, sondern einer authentischen Bereitschaft, Dinge differenziert zu betrachten und sich ein eigenes Urteil zu bilden. Und so verkörpert sie die Verbindung von Offenheit mit Verantwortung. Sie lebt ein facettenreiches Interesse, ohne dabei die Bedeutung fundierter Kenntnisse und das einfache Sommelièren-Handwerk aus den Augen zu verlieren. Anna Melissa Eßer ist eine Sommelière, die ihr Weinleben bewusst nach den Prinzipien berufsgeistiger Unabhängigkeit, kritischer Branchenreflexion und persönlicher Alltagsverantwortung gestaltet. Sie ist weder Rebellin um des Widerspruchs willen noch bloße Individualistin, sondern eine Persönlichkeit, die ihre Freiheit nutzt, um eigenständig zu denken, verantwortungsvoll zu handeln und offen für neue Erkenntnisse zu bleiben. Anna versteht Freiheit nicht als Beliebigkeit oder als das Recht, sich jeder Weintradition zu entziehen. Hieraus nährt sie ihre geistige Beweglichkeit und den unbedingten Willen, sich weiterzuentwickeln. Also lehnt sie Regeln oder Traditionen nicht ab. Vielmehr fragt sie nach deren Sinn, ihrer Begründung und ihrer Wirkung. Was sie als vernünftig, gerecht oder hilfreich erkennt, wird gerne durchgewunken. Was sie hingegen für unbegründet, einengend oder ungerecht hält, ist sie bereit, infrage zu stellen und gegebenenfalls abzulehnen. Und genau das braucht diese unsere Weinwelt: eine Leichtigkeit mit Bodenhaftung, eine kreativ fundierte Verrücktheit, ein Bewusstsein für die Weinwirtschaft und einen großartigen Blick über diesen Tellerrand. Und so durchlebt sie ihren Alltag mit ihrer sehr persönlichen, ausgeprägten Selbstständigkeit im Denken, Betrachten und Gestalten. Eine Freigeistin wie Anna lässt sich weder von gesellschaftlichem Druck noch von bloßen Erwartungen anderer bestimmen. Sie sucht den Dialog, schätzt den offenen Austausch und ist bereit, ihre Position zu begründen. Dabei weiß sie, dass Gewissheit selten endgültig ist und dass Erkenntnis ein fortlaufender Prozess bleibt. Also eigentlich könnte man meinen, Kant habe Anna Melissa Eßer vor Augen gehabt, als er notierte: „Du hast den Mut, dich deines eigenen Verstandes zu bedienen.“

This week's episode comes to you live from Langley-based Township 7 Vineyards and Winery. We discuss with General Manager Mike Raffan the many reasons to visit the rapidly growing wine region of Greater Langley. We highlight the 2023 Seven Stars RIGEL, an award-winning Riesling-based sparkling wine, and preview upcoming seasonal events. Mary McDermott, Winemaker at Township 7, joins us to introduce their first-ever offerings of two unique rosés; we'll taste and discuss both. Gary Zhygailo and Brian Ensor from Chaberton Estate Winery stop by, sharing two bottles for us to enjoy. Karen Yeung, Winemaker and Viticulturalist at Gate 22 Winery & Adega On 45th Estate Winery, gives updates on two wines: their 2025 Chardonnay and a 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon. Lastly, we chat with Tim LaHay of Tourism Langley and owner of the Barley Merchant about reasons to visit Langley, upcoming events, and the Fall wine passport.

In this conversation, Fritz continues his deep dive with Thijs Verschuuren of Herman J. Wiemer, exploring practical baby steps toward biodynamic and organic vineyard management. Thijs walks through how he structures a non-systemic spray program in a high-disease-pressure region, breaking down critical spray timing, coverage strategies, and why he treats bloom and cap fall as "non-negotiable" spray windows. They discuss how Thijs combines copper, sulfur, plant teas, biologicals, and newer tools like chitosan-based fungicides and kaolin clay to target downy mildew, black rot, powdery mildew, and leafhoppers, while staying within strict copper limits and managing livestock safety. Fritz and Thijs also cover biodynamic teas, how forecasting and 48‑hour brews fit into a preventive program, and why daily scouting and mapping disease "pockets" are essential. The conversation concludes with canopy management, pruning, mechanization, and thoughtful leaf removal that maintain disease control without sacrificing the acidity and fruit quality of Riesling and Chardonnay on the path to Demeter certification. In this episode, you will hear: Why spray timing and coverage matter more than product choice in organic and biodynamic programs How to integrate copper, sulfur, oils, chitosan, and kaolin clay while respecting label limits and site conditions Practical strategies for managing downy mildew, black rot, and powdery mildew with a mostly protectant toolbox How biodynamic teas and preparations fit into a preventive, weather‑driven vineyard health program Daily scouting, mapping, and localized spraying as core tools to limit disease spread and input use Follow and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more listeners.

This week we're joined by Ryan Julio and Shane Mason from Del Rey Wine Center to answer one of the biggest questions in wine: does proper storage really matter?We talk about what actually happens to a bottle as it ages, the biggest storage mistakes people make, and how heat, light, and temperature swings can quietly ruin a great wine. Along the way, Ryan explains why some inexpensive wines are worth buying by the case, why Riesling is one of the world's greatest aging wines, and how patience can completely transform what's in your glass.To put those ideas to the test, we finish the episode with a Keller Riesling from Germany, a wine that reminds us why some bottles really are worth the wait.If you've ever wondered whether you need a wine fridge, how long you should hold onto a bottle, or whether aging wine is only for collectors, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Check out the Del Rey Wine Center Website: https://www.usstoragecenters.com/storage-options/wine-storage/del-rey-wine-centerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/delreywinecenterSupport the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Why Wine Storage Matters02:08 Meet the Team from Del Rey Wine Center04:50 How Del Rey Wine Center Was Built07:45 The Biggest Wine Storage Mistakes13:00 Heat, Light & Why Your Kitchen Is a Terrible Place for Wine18:00 Does Storing Wine on Its Side Still Matter?20:30 When Is It Time to Buy a Wine Fridge or Storage Locker?25:15 How Temperature Really Affects Aging29:15 How Much Does Professional Wine Storage Cost?34:00 Why Ryan Chose Keller Riesling39:40 The Best Affordable Wines to Age45:00 Keller Riesling Review50:35 Final Ratings

In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina explores Washington State wine - discovering the best wine regions, wineries and grapes that make this one of America's most exciting wine destinations. Joined by Chris Stone and Avril Mooney from the Washington State Wine Commission, they uncover what makes Washington wine unique, from the famous Columbia Valley and Walla Walla wine regions to ancient flood soils, volcanic landscapes, dramatic climate contrasts and the diverse AVAs producing exceptional wines. Discover why Washington State has become one of the world's most dynamic wine destinations, how its geography shapes the style and quality of its wines, and why a Washington wine road trip belongs on every wine lover's bucket list. From the Cascade Mountains and the rain shadow effect to high-desert vineyards and remarkable terroir, this episode is packed with insights for anyone wanting to learn about wine, deepen their wine education, or plan an unforgettable wine travel adventure. Along the way, Janina tastes some of Washington's most exciting wines, including Riesling, Gamay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, while exploring the producers shaping the future of Washington wine. From iconic wineries to emerging voices, discover the stories, regions and people behind one of America's most fascinating wine destinations. Whether you're discovering Washington wine for the first time or already love American wine, this episode is your guide to the wine regions, grapes, wineries and landscapes that make Washington State one of the world's most exciting wine destinations.   Shownotes 02:34 – Your first stop in Washington State — why Woodinville Wine Country is the perfect introduction to Washington wine before heading into the vineyards. 05:25 – Château Ste. Michelle's legacy — how Washington's pioneering winery helped build the modern wine industry and inspired hundreds of producers. 08:09 – Why Seattle is so green — the Cascade Mountains, rainfall and the dramatic climate contrast that defines Washington State. 09:54 – The Cascade Mountains explained — how the rain shadow creates ideal conditions for growing world-class wine grapes across Eastern Washington. 11:32 – Crossing the state — driving from lush forests into high-desert landscapes and why Washington is one of the world's most visually diverse wine regions. 13:23 – Washington's signature wine grapes — Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and the incredible diversity of more than 90 grape varieties. 15:33 – Understanding Washington's AVAs — why each American Viticultural Area offers its own unique terroir, climate and wine styles. 17:46 – Eroica Riesling — from Château Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen — Janina tastes the 2022 vintage of this iconic Washington State Riesling collaboration. (NY Wines - £20.95) For more on Dr Loosen listen to Episode 218 with guest Ernst Loosen. 19:29 – Ancient Lakes AVA — dramatic canyon landscapes, glacial flood history and why this cool-climate region produces exceptional Riesling. 21:16 – Dry or off-dry Riesling? — producer style, natural acidity and why Washington Riesling continues to evolve. 22:29 – Washington's dramatic diurnal shift — how warm days and cool nights preserve freshness, balance and aromatics. 24:24 – The Missoula Floods explained — the geological events that shaped Washington's famous vineyard soils. 28:32 – Columbia Gorge AVA — where maritime influence meets desert conditions to create one of Washington's most distinctive wine regions. 30:47 – Beyond Columbia Valley — Puget Sound, Lake Chelan and Rocky Reach AVAs showcase Washington's remarkable diversity. 33:01 – Syncline Gamay 2022 — Janina discovers a vibrant expression of Gamay from Columbia Gorge and why it's worth seeking out. $45 from Syncline Winery 35:31 – Washington's remarkable growth — from just a handful of wineries to more than 1,000 producers driven by collaboration and innovation. 39:01 – Why Washington's future is so exciting — affordable land, experimentation and endless opportunities for new wine styles. 39:59 – Dineen Vineyards Syrah 2021— Janina explores Yakima Valley Syrah and how site influences style and expression. $47 from Dineen Vineyards (2023) 41:43  – Kiona Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 — one of Washington's pioneering wineries and the AVA famous for powerful Cabernet Sauvignon. $36 from Kiona (2022) 44:52 – Outstanding value wines — why Washington consistently delivers world-class quality across every price point. 46:50 – Walla Walla wine travel — restaurants, tasting rooms, history and why this should be on every wine lover's itinerary. 49:08 – Grosgrain Grenache GrosgrainVineyard 2022 — a new generation of minimal-intervention winemaking bringing fresh energy to Washington wine. £32 for Columbia Valley Grenache 2023 from Grosgrain Vineyards. 50:36 – Grosgrain's story — how Matt and Kelly Austin left previous careers to create one of Washington's most exciting boutique wineries. 53:37 – L'Ecole No. 41 Perigee Seven Hills Vineyards 2020 — iconic Bordeaux blends including Perigee, Apogee and the internationally acclaimed Ferguson. £64.99 Simply Wines Direct 56:42 – Beyond the vineyards — national parks, mountain hikes, breweries, ferries, wildlife and why Washington is a complete wine travel destination. 57:53 – Picardan in Washington — one of America's rarest wine grapes and the Rhône-inspired wines of Cairdeas Winery. 59:15 – Rattlesnake Hills AVA — an emerging wine region leading the way in sustainability and deserving far more attention.

Auf den Dolder steigen, Schwarzwaldblick genießen, im Weinkeller Riesling probieren und ein geheimes Rezept kennenlernen: Louise Schöneshöfer erkundet Riquewihr.

Nestled in the remote Henty region, Crawford River wines produce outstanding Riesling and Cabs, amongst other varietals. Jill Upton chats to Belinda about her upcoming travels, Spanish wine and celebrating 50 years last year.@thewineshowaustralia@crawfordriverwines

The Show: Fort Berens Winemaker Seth Jex and I are going to be talking about the just-in results of the 2026  Canadian  National Wine Awards and Fort Berens winnings plus  new releases. GOLD – 2025 Riesling 2025 limes, green apple and grapefruit. $23.99 SILVER –  2025 Late Harvest Riesling $20.99 SILVER – 2025 Pinot Gris character and content. Outstanding. $23.99 SILVER... The post July 18th, 2026 – Fort Berens wins at 2026 Canadian National Wine Align Awards  appeared first on Mulligan Stew.

Send us Fan MailWhat if workplace health was about more than hard hats and safety manuals?In this episode of Women's Health, Wisdom, & WINE!, Dr. White sits down with environmental health and safety expert, entrepreneur, and consultant Kahlilah Guyah for a thought-provoking conversation about how our work environments shape our physical, mental, emotional, and vocational well-being.Together, they explore why women often carry invisible workplace burdens, how burnout and psychological safety affect long-term health, and what organizations can do to create environments where women don't just survive... they thrive.Kahlilah shares her inspiring career journey, the experiences that led her to become a leader in environmental health and safety, and the lessons she's learned about protecting her own well-being while helping organizations protect their people.Whether you're a business owner, leader, employee, or simply looking to cultivate healthier habits, this conversation offers practical insights that every woman can apply in both her professional and personal life.In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why workplace wellness is about far more than physical safety  What psychosocial hazards are and why every woman should understand them  How burnout and chronic stress affect both mental and physical health  Why healthy boundaries are essential to long-term wellness  How leaders can build psychologically safe workplaces  Lessons from entrepreneurship on resilience, leadership, and taking care of oneself  Small changes that can create healthier work environments Featured Well-being Dimensions  Environmental  Vocational Mental/Emotional Physical Favorite Quote from the Episode"Environment... It's the world around us."Connect with Kahlilah GuyahLinkedInWebsiteWork with KahlilahAbout Women's Health, Wisdom, & WINE!Women's Health, Wisdom, & WINE! is the podcast where women come together to have authentic conversations about health, personal growth, leadership, resilience, and living well with vitality across every dimension of well-being.Each episode features inspiring guests who share their stories, expertise, and practical wisdom... always with laughter, meaningful conversations, and, of course... a glass of wine.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Together, we can build healthier lives, stronger communities, and more empowered women.Salud!

In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina explores Alto Adige (Südtirol), one of Italy's most exciting wine regions, with Eduard Bernhart, Director of Alto Adige Wines. If you're looking to learn about wine, discover new wine regions, understand indigenous wine grapes, or plan an unforgettable wine travel adventure, this episode is your complete guide to one of Europe's most distinctive Alpine wine destinations.  From indigenous wine grapes like Schiava and Lagrein to internationally renowned varieties including Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir, this episode uncovers how altitude, geology, climate and culture combine to create truly distinctive wines. Along the way, Janina and Eduard discuss mountain vineyards, Michelin-starred restaurants, cooperative winemaking, sustainable viticulture and why Alto Adige deserves to be at the top of every wine travel itinerary. Whether you're a curious wine lover, studying wine, planning a wine holiday or simply looking for your next favourite bottle, this wine podcast is packed with expert insights, practical tasting knowledge and plenty of inspiration for your next wine adventure.  Shownotes 03:28 – Alto Adige explained — why this multicultural Alpine wine region blends Italian and Austrian influences unlike anywhere else. 05:16 – Alto Adige vs Südtirol — why the region has two official names and how bilingual culture extends to its wines. 06:49 – Schiava explained — Alto Adige's indigenous red grape, perfect for elegant, lighter-bodied and chilled wines. 09:19 – Santa Magdalena DOC — why up to 15% Lagrein can be blended with Schiava and how this shapes the wine's style. 10:55 – Lagrein explained — Alto Adige's powerful indigenous red grape with ageing potential and outstanding food-pairing versatility. 13:11 – Santa Magdalena wines — discovering one of Alto Adige's most historic wine villages and Janina's tasting impressions. Wine Tasted: Pfannenstielhof St. Magdalener Classico 2023 14:04 – Elena Walch — how one of Alto Adige's pioneering wineries helped establish the region's international reputation. Wine Tasted: Elena Walch, Vigna ‘Castel Ringberg' Lagrein Riserva 2022 (€ 43 Direct for Winery) 15:09 – Why Alto Adige produces some of Italy's finest white wines  — altitude, Alpine climate, diurnal shifts and meticulous vineyard work. 17:15 – Why Bolzano is one of Italy's warmest cities — sunshine, porphyry rock and the surprising local climate. 18:39 – Alto Adige's extraordinary soils — volcanic porphyry, Dolomite limestone and glacial deposits creating remarkable terroir diversity. 20:51 – Vineyard altitude explained — how elevation influences white and red wine grapes across the region. 22:53 – Michelin-starred dining — why Alto Adige has one of the highest concentrations of Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe. 24:50 – What does "Vigna" mean? Understanding single-vineyard designations and why they matter. 27:24 – Alto Adige Pinot Grigio — why the region produces textured, mineral-driven expressions that redefine the variety. 30:27 – The cooperative system — how small family growers work together to maintain exceptional quality and sustainability. 33:42 – Tasting Nals Magreid, Hill, Pinot Grigo 2024 (Soho Wine Supply £21) 34:27 – Alto Adige Sauvignon Blanc — a distinctive expression balancing ripeness, minerality, freshness and elegance. Wine Tasted: Cantina Merano Winery “Graf” Sauvignon Blanc 2023 38:01 – Gewürztraminer — why Alto Adige remains the spiritual home of one of the world's most aromatic wine grapes and the first 100 point wine in Italy 42:26 – Alpine white wine grapes explained — Kerner, Müller-Thurgau, Sylvaner, Riesling and Pinot Bianco across Alto Adige's higher valleys. 43:37 – Pinot Noir in Alto Adige — why this cool-climate region has become one of Italy's benchmark producers. 46:30 – Innovation and research — how producers such as Alois Lageder continue experimenting to prepare for climate change. 47:37 – Where to stay in Alto Adige — choosing the perfect base for your first wine travel adventure. 48:46 – Agriturismo experiences — staying among vineyards and connecting directly with local wine producers. 49:45 – Planning the perfect 48-hour itinerary — vineyard walks, mountain scenery, wine tasting and Alpine cuisine. 51:46 – Alto Adige wine travel guide — where to find Alto Adige's wine experiences, tastings and agriturismo stays across the region.   

Fred Peterson, owner of Peterson Winery, joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country today. This is Fred’s first time on the show, but Peterson wines were a big part of this episode with Darryl Miller, on March 27 this year. Daedalus mentions the birds on the labels of the Peterson wines that Fred has brought. There are other labels with a mountain lion, a bear, a fox and a deer. They find old prints that are in public domain that they can use with no royalties. Fred Peterson calls his winemaking style “zero manipulation” which they have trademarked. He uses the jackalope on the label, but he can’t trademark that mythical animal which is in the public domain. They begin by tasting a 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon from Dry Creek Valley. This is what happens when you have the proper fruit, the proper region and the proper technique of making the wine, says Dan. It is a great example of what it can do when it is properly aged. A Cab needs about 12 years to reach its fully mature complexity. This one is 23 years old now and has flavors of dry herbs and bay leaf. This is a mountain cabernet from Bradford Mountain where Fred lives, at about 1100 feet elevation. If a Cabernet is just big, oaky, alcoholic and tannic, it can’t also carry terroir. Mountain Cabs have an edginess that other Cabs just don’t have. -•• • --- -•• ••• •-• •-California Wine Country is brought to you by Deodora Estate Vineyards. Visit Deodora to discover 72 acres in the Petaluma Gap that are producing exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Sip the difference! -•• • --- -•• ••• •-• •- Bitterness is a good thing. Dan reminds us that bitterness is a good thing. We like it in dark chocolate and in coffee. For example, bitters are appropriate in a mixed drink. They are part of the overall complexity and diversity of flavors. This wine is a perfect example. It delivers all its high-altitude character. Fred says, “If we don’t make wines that taste of the vineyard, there’s no reason for a small winery to exist, in my opinion.” He calls his winemaking process “zero manipulation” so that his wines taste like the vineyard. Their current release Cab is the 2022. So, it is young, for a Cabernet. The 2022 is also a very good wine, and Dan thinks that Fred harvested it at the right time. Both Cabs are blends. The 2003 is 83% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Merlot. The 2022 has the same 83% Cab, 11% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. After time in the Navy, Fred enrolled at UC Santa Cruz. He took time off for a road trip, to bring a motorcycle to a friend’s farm in Iowa. He took an interest in agriculture when he was there. He took some Agriculture classes at the JC then finished at UC Davis. His mom’s side of the family is Sicilian and Calabrese, so he grew up around wine. Dan sees this as a typical pattern for winemakers, to start in another field before settling on winemaking. Gravity Flow Block He calls the vineyard Gravity Flow block. It is an acre and a half of vineyard with over a mile of deer fencing. When he planted this block, he planted about 7% Viogner which he co-ferments with the Syrah. He and his son don’t like very tannic wines and the Viogner helps temper the Syrah. Co-fermentation is also called co-pigmentation.  The grapes ferment together. If you put 5% Viognier you get darker wine, aromatic improvement and a lighter texture. It has a paradoxical flavor. It has personality and maturity, but it feels young. The 2005 just needs ten more years in the bottle. The Syrah from 2018 is “stunning” says Dan, and was just released. It is available at the winery. Peterson Winery has a mailing list that we can all join. His son does blending seminars occasionally and he does vineyard tours. 

When Shekar Sathyanarayana, founder of Nalla, began visiting wineries in Santa Barbara and talked about Indian food, winemakers loved the food, but had never paired it with wine. Now, Nalla has brought Indian food and wine pairing to over 100 events hosted at wineries and other venues and Shekar shares what he has learned about match Indian food and wine. Detailed Show Notes: Shekar's background: 1st generation South Indian, grew up in Kansas, was a talent agent and lawyerNalla foundingStarted as Indian food gatherings (2016) to explore different Indian cuisinesShekar knew nothing about wine, started driving to Santa Barbara wine country and learningWineries said they'd never paired wine and Indian cuisine beforeNalla experiences, officially launched 2023Where South Asian cuisines and wine industry meet, includes culture (live music, dance, decor - e.g. - Thali plates, plates with small bowls in them)Done 100+ events at wineries and 3rd party venues1st winery partner was Brecon Estate in Paso Robles, learned Albarino and samosas work well togetherDoes 4 entrees, each from a different region, coursed w/ 2 wine glasses side by side, and data captured on preferences~25-50 guests at each eventLarge market opportunity: 2.1B South Asians globally, ~6M in the US; highest household disposable income (~$100k for South Asian, ~$150k for Indians); very food forward and know little about wineIndian wine~200 wineries in IndiaGrow varieties to sell (e.g. - rose), haven't figured out what grows best yet2 harvests / yearFocus is educating people about wine, not yet integrated w/ food4 components to “spicy” foodCapsaicin - the heat in chilis, gives a burning sensation; can be offset by milk/dairy which has casein, a protein that binds to capsaicinAromatics (e.g. - coriander, cumin, cinnamon, clove, cardamon) - no heat, but lots of smell and tasteSichuan pepper - gives a tingle, drying, numbing sensation (not common in Indian food)Piperine - key compound in black pepper, common in South Indian cuisine; can often flatten winesIndian food & wine pairing - match aromatics w/ wine, heat comes secondCapsaicin and alcohol make the heat worse, try to stay

Shane Finley, winemaker and Lisa Brayton co-owner of Thirty-Seven Wines join Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. This episode of August 10, 2022 featured Lisa along with her husband Al, who is holding down the fort today. This is Shane’s first time on the show. Thirty-Seven Wines is named after the highway. Dan describes the Thirty-Seven Wines vineyard. There are varieties there that don’t grow in warmer areas. One example of that is Albariño. They have cooler days and warmer nights, near San Pablo Bay, across the street from the Sonoma Raceway. It is at a high enough elevation to have a 180-degree view of the bay. On a clear day they can see Coit Tower in San Francisco. The vineyard lies within the Petaluma Gap AVA. They get winds from both the Petaluma Gap and from the south, off the bay. This keeps the temperatures down and controls the acid levels in all the varietals. -.. . --- -.. --- .. .-DEODORA ESTATE VINEYARDSCalifornia Wine Country is brought to you by Deodora Estate Vineyards. Visit Deodora to discover 72 acres in the Petaluma Gap that produce exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Sip the difference! -.. . --- -.. --- .. .- Russian River vs. Petaluma Gap Russian River wines have more of a bright juicy red character, while this vineyard produces darker blue fruit, “kind of plummy,” with tangerine skin and spicy flavors. They have a very long growing season, and their harvest goes from late August sometimes into November. Some grapes need more time on the vines. Shane names Albariño, Blau Frankisch, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot, which they have all on the same property. He credits Al and Lisa for being crazy enough and intuitive enough to put so many varieties together like that. Thirty-Seven Wines produces all their wine from their own estate grown grapes. Shane describes their approach to making wine. To keep it fresh and vibrant, they don’t do any lees stirring, they only do partial ML, mainly fermented in concrete. They use their oldest barrels, from 2010 and 2011. These barrels are “really neutral.” Dan detects a faint tropical note in the Albariño they are tasting. It gets intense morning sun but long cool afternoons. Lisa is in charge of managing the canopy to keep space between the clusters and maintain acidity. 

Ernst Loosen vom Weingut Dr. Loosen über seinen Weg vom Archäologen zum Winzer, alte Reben, Schiefer und die Kunst, einem Wein Zeit zu lassen. Werbung Diese Folge des Winzer Talk entstand in Kooperation mit der Wein- und Ferienregion Bernkastel-Kues. Ernst Loosen vom Weingut Dr. Loosen über seinen Weg vom Archäologen zum Winzer, alte Reben, Schiefer und die Kunst, einem Wein Zeit zu lassen. Um 1900 waren die Rieslinge von Rhein und Mosel die berühmtesten und teuersten Weine der Welt, teurer als die großen Bordeaux. Heute weiß das kaum noch jemand. Einer, der dieses Erbe wieder zum Leben erweckt hat, ist Ernst Loosen, von vielen als Botschafter der wiederentdeckten deutschen Riesling-Kultur bezeichnet. Für diese Folge kehre ich zurück nach Bernkastel-Kues an der Mittelmosel, mitten ins größte Steillagenweinbaugebiet der Welt. Ein Ort, an dem die Zeit stehengeblieben scheint, mit seiner historischen Altstadt voller Fachwerkhäuser, dem mittelalterlichen Marktplatz und der Burg Landshut, die hoch über allem thront, ringsherum nichts als steile Weinberge. Hier liegt das Weingut Dr. Loosen. Eigentlich wollte Ernst Loosen Archäologe werden. Stattdessen übernahm er das Familienweingut und führte es zurück zu den Wurzeln. Große Weine wie vor 100 Jahren, mit alten Reben, Schiefer, 100 Prozent gesunden Trauben und vor allem viel Geduld. Wir sprechen über die zwei Wein-Traditionen, die er geerbt hat, über einen Riesling, der erst nach 50 Jahren in den Verkauf kommt, über den größten Irrtum im Weinkeller, den er erst durch eine Blindprobe entlarvte, und darüber, warum gerade jetzt die spannendste Zeit für deutschen Wein ist. Viel Freude mit dieser Reise an die Mosel, nach Bernkastel-Kues. Mehr zu Bernkastel-Kues (Wein- und Ferienregion) Web: bernkastel.de/bernkastel-kues Instagram: @bernkastel_de Mehr zum Weingut Dr. Loosen Die Lagen: drloosen.de/pages/unsere-lagen Über Ernst Loosen und die Geschichte des Weinguts: drloosen.de/pages/uber-uns Instagram: @dr.loosen Mehr von Wein verstehen Kostenloses E-Book und Newsletter: wein-verstehen.de/newsletter Website und Blog: wein-verstehen.de Instagram: @wein_verstehen TikTok: @wein_verstehen Den Winzer Talk findest du überall Spotify: Winzer talk auf Spotify Apple Podcasts: Winzer talk auf Apple Podcasts Wenn dir diese Folge gefällt, freue ich mich sehr über deine 5-Sterne-Bewertung auf Spotify oder Apple Podcasts. Das hilft, damit noch mehr Menschen den Winzer Talk entdecken.

In this episode of the Got Somme Blind Wine Series, Angus throws Carlos Santos, Master Sommelier, one of the hardest blind tastings yet.The twist? The wine is served in a fully blacked-out RIEDEL blind tasting glass, meaning Carlos can't see the colour, viscosity or clarity. It could be Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Grüner Veltliner or even something completely unexpected.As Carlos works through the aromas, structure, acid, body and flavour profile, the wine starts to point in every direction at once. Fresh citrus, green apple, pear, almond shell, savoury texture and a salty finish all suggest a white wine, but the reveal leaves both Angus and Carlos genuinely stunned.The wine? Bianco di Merlot from Switzerland.Thanks https://invidiawines.com/Yes, a white wine made from Merlot.This is one of the most surprising blind tastings we've done on Got Somme, and a perfect example of how much colour influences the way we assess wine.Episode Highlights- Angus introduces the RIEDEL black blind tasting glass- Carlos explains why colour is so important in blind wine tasting- The wine presents as fresh, citric and savoury- Carlos considers Chablis, Grüner Veltliner, Müller-Thurgau, Aligoté, Chasselas and Sylvaner- The reveal shocks both Angus and Carlos- Carlos explains why Bianco di Merlot would be almost impossible to identify blindChapters00:00 – “I didn't even know this could happen”00:07 – Blind wine tasting with a twist00:17 – The RIEDEL blacked-out glass reveal00:33 – Why colour matters in blind tasting01:22 – Carlos begins assessing the wine01:51 – First guesses: Chablis, Grüner Veltliner or Pinot Grigio?02:32 – Angus admits he was way off02:49 – Carlos narrows down the options03:33 – The shocking wine reveal03:38 – White Merlot from Switzerland04:05 – How can Merlot become a white wine?04:27 – Why this is an impossible blind tasting

Scott Lindstrom-Dake from Thumbprint Cellars joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. This is Scott’s first time on the show. Thumbprint Cellars is located in the Petaluma Gap. The first tasting is a 2024 Nouveau, primarily made with Grenache with a little bit of Zin, meant to be served chilled. It has a dark pink color and is a refreshing easy-drinking wine. Dan notices that it is very dry but not soft, either. It has the personality of a red but the structure of a white. This wine also got 50% malolactic fermentation which gives it body but not too much. The fruit flavors are coming from the Grenache. This is the result of carbonic maceration is when you put the whole cluster in without crushing, so every berry is whole when they develop their own fermentation. It’s not meant for aging but for enjoying now. (++++) California Wine Country is brought to you by Deodora Estate Vineyards. Visit Deodora to discover 72 acres in the Petaluma Gap that produce exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Sip the difference!  (++++) The next wine is the 2021 Passion Valley, which Scott calls their prestige brand. Scott was making wine when he was an art student mostly doing sculpture, so he wanted to call it Sculptured Cellars. But then one evening, his wife handed him a gold pen to customize some labels on the bottles of some of his home made wine. The gold ink leaked from the pen, and he used his thumb to blot the ink. Then he left a gold thumbprint on the bottles. He realized he had a name when people asked for more of “that thumbprint wine.” This Sculptured Cellars wine won a Gold Medal at the North Coast Wine Challenge. It comes from 75-80 year-old Carignan vines, 50%, with another 50% Syrah. It gets a little barrel aging in French oak, about 20% new. The Carignan is grown near the Russian River, so it gets cooler evenings. Dan finds it succulent and mature, ready for further aging. He would serve it slightly chilled, with barbeque. Scott started making wine as a hobby after his wife got him a book about how to make wine in your garage. He thought about what he would want on the label. While staring at wine labels in a store for half an hour, he would read labels. He thought that the information he wanted was lacking. Scott decided it was important to put some information on the label, so the customer has an idea of what’s going on. Scott is making Cabernet Franc, which will be more and more in demand. In Napa valley, it is already more expensive than Cabernet Sauvignon. Dan predicts that its popularity will increase. Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It is not easy to grow. Cabernet Franc is not as difficult to grow. Scott describes winemaking as an art, and the science part is important but secondary. He started by making wine at home. He was lucky to work for a family in Dry Creek Valley who allowed him to make wine there, as part of his compensation. Today his artistic expression comes through his winemaking, instead of sculpture. 

Meet Peter Dim, Niagara winery owner of Dim Wine Co.Dim Wine Co. is relatively "new" for the Niagara wine scene but his families wine history in this area goes back well over 50 years.I learned about them through word of mouth from other wineries and I'm thrilled to have discovered them.Great family story, killer Riesling and big Bordeaux blends.

Recorded high above the valley floor in Silverado's Stags Leap estate, this episode with winemaker Alison Rodriguez dives into both Napa viticulture and her global winemaking journey. Alison unpacks the 2025 growing season—early bud break, late rains, and the shadow of El Niño—while describing the constant tension between picking early for safety and waiting for full ripeness in a fire-prone era. She explains what it means to farm 325 acres of 100% estate vineyards, how early-season decisions set up harvest success, and how she manages tannin and extraction in small-berry hillside Cabernets, including the tradeoffs of pressing sweet to keep structure in balance. Alison also shares how a Baton Rouge upbringing and a career in wine sales led her to **Geisenheim** in Germany, European cellar work, and ultimately Napa. She explains the German technique of *Maischestandzeit* for aromatic whites, her evolving approach to Sauvignon Blanc at Silverado (skin contact, neutral barrel ferment, and textural focus), and how she thinks about acid, phenolics, and oak as part of a single matrix. The conversation ranges across Silverado's portfolio—from estate Cabernet blending **Stags Leap and Coombsville**, to Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Kerner, and old-vine Chardonnay—before closing on the smells of her Louisiana childhood, Napa's collaborative winemaking culture, and why she's still betting on Riesling's long-overdue comeback. Resources from this Episode Silverado Vineyards   This podcast is sponsored by InnoVint. Wineries of all sizes rely on InnoVint's winery operating system to optimize vineyard tracking, manage wine production processes, automate compliance reporting, track costs seamlessly, and make data-driven decisions. The best part? The software is intuitive, easy to use, and mobile and offline friendly! And with the highest-rated customer service in the industry, you're guaranteed to have a smooth transition, even right before harvest. Learn more: innovint.us Get a demo: innovint.us/request-a-demo/ Join our free winemaking community: innovint.us/join-the-punchdown/   Check out the Fundamentals of Winemaking Made Easy video course  

Tony Lombardi from Lombardi Wines is our guest on California Wine Country with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell. This is his first time on the show. The winery is located in the Petaluma Gap, which we have described in many recent episodes. This episode from 2018 is about the 3rd anniversary of the Petaluma Gap AVA, We start with Chardonnay, which Dan says is in the mold of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, which is an estate in Burgundy, in the Côte d’Or region in east-central France. They produce red and white wines of distinction. If you visit DRC, as it is known, they serve the reds first, then the whites. They believe in the richness and the full-bodied character of Le Montrachet. Dan says that this wine from Lombardi wines has that character which makes it an exciting wine.-•• • --- -•• --- .–. .-California Wine Country is brought to you by Deodora Estate Vineyards. Visit Deodora to discover 72 acres in the Petaluma Gap that produce exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Sip the difference! -•• • --- -•• --- .–. .- The Lombardi Family The Lombardi family has been in Sonoma County since the ’40s. Tony has been a winemaker for 30 years. He grew up in Sebastopol and calls Sonoma County the Garden of Eden. Tony is happy to work with a friend from high school named Mike Sullivan. He got access to a few tons of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Maratella vineyard in the Russian River Valley. Tony only made 8 barrels of this wine. He used one old barrel, seven new ones, and some stainless steel. He fermented different vineyards together, then they went into different barrels. Later he blended them all together. Dan calls it a classic example of a Russian River Valley Chardonnay. It has just a hint of oak. Tony wants the oak to just capture the edges and round it out. You want subtleness and integration, so you you catch a little bit of crème brulée, or lemon curd, or minerality. Dan says, put this wine with the right food and it get better. Tony suggests Dustin Valette’s Scallops en croute. If a Chardonnay is too buttery and oaky, it can overpower the flavors in the food. Dan noticed that Russian River Valley Chardonnay has citrus flavors that contribute to the acidity. It’s something you don’t want to lose in your blending. This vineyard is west of the town of Santa Rosa. It has some inland warmth compared to his place in Petaluma Gap. Next they taste two Pinot Noirs. In Tony’s career he has learned about regions and wines from all over the world. Now he has settled into Chardonnay and Pinot Noir which he likes for their versatility. Every March, he is part of a festival called Pigs and Pinot. Tony can blend a couple of barrels of Gap’s Crown vineyard in with the Russian River Valley fruit. 

In dieser Folge trifft Markus erneut Frank Boon – eine der prägenden Figuren der belgischen Lambic- und Gueuze-Welt. Die beiden sprechen im Rahmen des HBCon in Alsfeld – ausgerechnet in einem Weinkeller – über die Nähe von Wein und Lambic und warum eine gute Gueuze aromatisch eher beim Riesling als beim Pils zuhause ist. Frank nimmt uns mit in die Welt der Holzfässer: von kleinen „Brüsseler Tonnen“ bis zu riesigen Lagerfässern, die einst in Brauereien standen, später in französischen Weingütern landeten – und heute wieder in Belgien Lambic reifen lassen. Er erklärt, warum große Fässer die Säure „besser erziehen“, weshalb alte Fässer für Brettanomyces-Kulturen so entscheidend sind und warum neue Fässer oft erst nach vielen Jahren wirklich „Lambic“ schmecken. Nebenbei wird klar: Fasspflege ist nicht nur Technik, sondern Handwerk – und Boon hat sich das über Jahrzehnte selbst aufgebaut, vom Reparieren kleiner Fässer bis zur Arbeit mit meterlangen Dauben. Dann geht es um die belgische Bierkultur als Weltkulturerbe und die „Belgian Beer World“ in der Brüsseler Börse: Frank erzählt, wie schwierig es war, ein Museum zu gestalten, das sowohl Touristen ohne Bierwissen als auch Beer-Nerds abholt – und warum das Konzept bewusst „in Schichten“ funktioniert, inklusive Hefetheater und Rooftop-Bar über den Dächern Brüssels. Zum Schluss wird's historisch: Für Frank liegt der Kern der belgischen Bierkultur nicht in einem einzelnen Stil, sondern in den Städten – jede mit ihrem eigenen Bier. Und er erklärt, wie Lagerbier, Konsolidierung und Qualitätsprobleme in den 60ern viele Traditionen fast verschwinden ließen – und warum am Ende alles an einem Punkt hängt: Qualität. Ohne Qualität bleibt nur Geschichte.

  Afsnittet er sponseret af Miele https://www.miele.dk/   Se den nye Pearl Beige-serie her: https://www.miele.dk/c/pearl-beige-sortiment-7257.htm   Benyt rabatkoden "VFBxMiele2026" og få 20% rabat på alle Miele-vinkøleskabe og fri fragt frem til og med d. 31. december 2028. (Jeps 2028!) Se vinkøleskabene her: https://www.miele.dk/category/1014602/vinkoleskabe   Besøg Miele i København https://www.miele.dk/c/miele-experience-center-koebenhavn-3082.htm   og i Aarhus https://www.miele.dk/c/miele-experience-center-i-aarhus-701.htm   …………..   I dette afsnit møder vi Christian Hermann, som er mester i riesling kabinett samt den arbejdsomme Markus Molitor, som har mere end styr på de tørre riesling.   Vi snakker med Chritian Hermann om den nye stil i Mosel, som tenderer til vine mindre alkohol og samtidig mere intensitet.   Hos Markus Molitor smager vi tør riesling og snakker om nogle af de kulturelle og klimatiske udfordringer, vinmagerne i Mosel møder i disse år.   Der er lånt klip fra BBC.   ..................... Køb vores nyeste bog "Bobler for begyndere og øvede" her: https://www.saxo.com/dk/bobler-for-begyndere_bog_9788773396568 Eller vores bog om vin her: https://www.saxo.com/dk/vin-for-begyndere_bog_9788773391303 Støt Vin for begyndere podcast her https://vinforbegyndere.10er.app/ Besøg os på Facebook og Instagram, hvor man kan se billeder af vinene og få tips til vin og mad sammensætning. https://www.facebook.com/vinforbegyndere https://www.instagram.com/vinforbegyndere Web: https://www.radioteket.dk/ Kontakt: radioteket@radioteket.dk Musik: Jonas Landin Lyt vores bog som lydbog her: Køb den her https://www.saxo.com/dk/vin-for-begyndere-og-oevede_lydbog_9788773397374 ............ ............ Musik fra Epidemoc Sound Silver Maple - Where you come from Staffan Carlen - Always been a dreamer Jacob Ahlbom - Crossing the Rubicon Jacob Ahlbom - Pulsar Silver Maple - Chasma Silver Maple - Glantan OTE - What a day Ten Towers - Yellow Moon Speedy the spider - Slacker kid Ten Towers - Green hills

Matt Taylor, owner of Matt Taylor Wines, is our guest today on California Wine Country with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell. This is his first time on the show. Dan Berger did talk a little about Chenin Blanc in this recent episode. On April 30 this year, Matt Taylor was the subject of a feature story in the New York Times. Chenin Blanc is coming back. It was popular in the 1970s. It was sometimes a sweet wine, but it can be dry. Today winemakers prefer to make dry Chenin Blanc and Dan approves. Matt has brought the first bottling of Chenin Blanc from the Mammoth Rock vineyard on the Sonoma Coast. ••••• California Wine Country is brought to you by Deodora Estate Vineyards. Visit Deodora to discover 72 acres in the Petaluma Gap that produce exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Sip the difference!  ••••• Chenin Blanc was sweet for centuries even in the Loire Valley. People are making it dry only in this century. Matt works with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the Sonoma Coast. But in 2016 he tasted a Chenin Blanc and that was a revelation. It put him on a path to the Loire Valley. He brought some budwood back and planted a vineyard in Sonoma Coast about 10 years ago. (That’s why it’s known as the Samsonite Clone.) This is the first bottling of that wine and Dan thinks it is spectacular. Chenin Blanc Then and Now Why was Chenin Blanc always a sweet wine? Dan explains that decades ago, nobody had invented a filter that was tight enough to get rid of all the sugar and yeast. It wasn’t until 1943 that the filter was invented and 1947 before it was applied to the wine. Now we have been making dry Chenin Blanc that has personality, terroir and depth from aging in barrels. This is everything Chenin Blanc could have been but never was. This wine is soft in the aftertaste but not sweet. The pH is about 3 and 12.2% alcohol. 2023 was a long season. He picked in late October or November. In 30 minutes after breathing, it will transform. There is a brightness to the wine that pairs with oysters and abalone. Dan says that Matt took a risk when he put Chenin Blanc in this place, because it is so cold is hard to get the grapes to ripen. You have to push Chenin Blanc to its limits in a cold climate. Matt Taylor pours a tasting in the Loire Valley every year or two. Sometimes the wines don’t travel so well, so having this high caliber domestic production is an advantage for us here. 

Warum findet man heute immer seltener klassischen Mosel-Kabinett — diesen leichten, tänzelnden Riesling mit wenig Alkohol, hoher Säure und spürbarer Restsüße, der trotzdem nicht einfach süß schmeckt? In dieser Fahrgastfrage geht es um einen scheinbar kleinen Wein, an dem sich eine große Geschichte des deutschen Weins erzählen lässt. Früher war Mostgewicht ein plausibler Qualitätsindikator: In einem kühlen Weinland war Reife knapp, und Kabinett, Spätlese und Auslese beschrieben eine Dramaturgie der Reife. Heute hat sich diese Logik verschoben. Hohe Mostgewichte sind in warmen Jahren leichter erreichbar, während klassischer Kabinett immer häufiger präzises Timing, kühle Lagen, vitikulturelle Disziplin und bewusste Unterlassung verlangt. Die Mosel steht dabei im Zentrum: als historischer Grenzraum, in dem Leichtigkeit, Säure, Restzucker und niedriger Alkohol zu einem einzigartigen Balancecode wurden. Doch was passiert, wenn dieser Grenzraum wärmer wird? Welche Rolle spielen Saar und Ruwer? Warum wird Kabinett heute manchmal schwieriger als Auslese? Und weshalb kann ein Wein mit 7,5 Prozent Alkohol größer sein, als er aussieht? Eine Folge über Herkunft als Balance — und über einen Weintyp, der sich weder durch Prädikat noch durch Lage vollständig erklären lässt.

Stefan Doktor, Estate Manager & Managing Director of Schloss Johannisberg Wine Estate in Germany, shares how he navigates the delicate balance between preserving an 800+ years-long winemaking legacy with implementing modern management & winemaking practices. Stefan dives into his duel responsibilities as Estate Manager and Managing Director, uncovering how he maintains the global prestige of Schloss Johannisberg's iconic Rieslings

Afsnittet er sponseret af Miele https://www.miele.dk/ Se den nye Pearl Beige-serie her: https://www.miele.dk/c/pearl-beige-sortiment-7257.htm Benyt rabatkoden "VFBxMiele2026" og få 20% rabat på alle Miele-vinkøleskabe og fri fragt frem til og med d. 31. december 2028. (Jeps 2028!) Se vinkøleskabene her: https://www.miele.dk/category/1014602/vinkoleskabe Besøg Miele i København https://www.miele.dk/c/miele-experience-center-koebenhavn-3082.htm og i Aarhus https://www.miele.dk/c/miele-experience-center-i-aarhus-701.htm   …………..   På dag to i Mosel skal det handle om riesling med alder og restsødme, når vi besøger Egon Müller og snakker med hans højre hånd Veronica Lintner.   Her smager vi på en helt frisktappet spätlese årgang 2025 samt en kabinett 1995 OG spätlese 1989-årgang… Det er vildt mand!   Vi støder også på en aha-oplevelse. For hvis du går rundt og tror at vinlusen er en saga blot, så lyt lige med!   Dokumentar om marken Scharzhofberghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiZ8Kc2CR4c   ..................... Køb vores nyeste bog "Bobler for begyndere og øvede" her: https://www.saxo.com/dk/bobler-for-begyndere_bog_9788773396568 Eller vores bog om vin her: https://www.saxo.com/dk/vin-for-begyndere_bog_9788773391303 Støt Vin for begyndere podcast her https://vinforbegyndere.10er.app/ Besøg os på Facebook og Instagram, hvor man kan se billeder af vinene og få tips til vin og mad sammensætning. https://www.facebook.com/vinforbegyndere https://www.instagram.com/vinforbegyndere Web: https://www.radioteket.dk/ Kontakt: radioteket@radioteket.dk Musik: Jonas Landin Lyt vores bog som lydbog her: Køb den her https://www.saxo.com/dk/vin-for-begyndere-og-oevede_lydbog_9788773397374 ............ Musik fra Epidemoc Sound Silver Maple - Where you come from Staffan Carlen - Alwasy been a dreamer Jacob Ahlbom - Crossing the Rubicon Jacob Ahlbom - Pulsar Silver Maple - Chasma Silver Maple - Glantan OTE - What a day Ten Towers - Yellow Moon Speedy the spider - Slacker kid Ten Towers - Green hills

“The Wine That Fooled a Master Sommelier” | Pieropan Soave Blind TastingIn this episode of Got Somme Blind Wine Series, Master Sommelier Carlos Santos is put to the test with a blind white wine tasting that sends him across Spain before revealing an iconic Italian classic.From citrus and sea spray notes to debates around Albariño, Viognier and Riesling, this episode captures the chaos, confidence and humility of blind tasting at the highest level. What starts as a confident call for Rías Baixas Albariño ends with a surprise reveal: Pieropan Soave made from Garganega.Carlos breaks down the wine's structure, aromatics, acidity and texture in real time, giving listeners an inside look at how Master Sommeliers think through a blind tasting grid. Along the way, he explores why certain wines can completely disguise themselves stylistically, and why Garganega continues to be one of Italy's most underrated white grape varieties.This episode is a must-watch for wine lovers, sommeliers, hospitality professionals and anyone fascinated by blind tasting psychology.Glassware used: RIEDEL Use code: GOTSOMME at check out for 25% off!https://www.riedel.com/en-au/Blind tasting an iconic Italian white wineWhy Carlos initially thought the wine was Albariño from SpainThe aromatics that pointed toward Viognier and tropical stylesHow texture and alcohol can alter acidity perceptionThe challenge of identifying Garganega blindWhy Pieropan remains one of Italy's benchmark producersThe role structure plays in blind wine assessmentMaster Sommelier thought process in real timeGot Somme, blind wine tasting, Master Sommelier blind tasting, Carlos Santos, Pieropan Soave, Garganega wine, Italian white wine, Albariño vs Garganega, wine podcast Australia, blind tasting challenge, Soave Classico, wine education podcast, white wine tasting notes, sommelier reacts, wine tasting breakdown, best Italian white wines

Kevin Bersofsky, owner of Montagne Russe wines, is back on California Wine Country with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell. He has been on the show before, the last time was this episode in 2024. Kevin has brought a French style sparkling Rosé. Dan likes this sparkling Rosé because it is dry. This is a 2022, 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chard, Keller estate Petaluma Gap fruit. Kevin is very light with the dosage, 2.5 grams, here. It’s like lemons and lemonade. A little sugar makes it drinkable. 2022 was a hot year, but Kevin says there are wines before the heat, and after the heat, a tale of two completely different vintages. This was picked before the heat. Kevin calls the Petaluma Gap a sort of mini-San Francisco. At about five o’clock, a coastal breeze comes in. The effects are well known. First, the wind slows the maturation of the grape. Also, the wind stops the photosynthesis of the leaves. This favors thicker skins and color. It also keeps the acid levels up.++++++California Wine Country is brought to you by Deodora Estate Vineyards. Visit Deodora to discover 72 acres in the Petaluma Gap that produce exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Sip the difference! ++++++ Kevin says he waits for acidity to come down before sugars get too high. In other places, you reach sugar maturity and acid maturity at the same time. Kevin picks on 3 criteria. Flavor is first. He can taste and predict Brix. When he tastes something, he knows. He has a flavor catalog in mind. For example, the Roberts Road vineyard, he has flavor criteria, and he knows what he wants. Dan says California can have fruit, acid and body without having to sacrifice one. Greg Jones is a meteorologist and Oregon farmer, who runs a weather forecast site. Visit the Abacela winery website. Too much oak. Chardonnay in California usually has too much oak. Kevin’s Montagne Russe Chardonnay is different. It has a bit of lemon oil and tropical fruit. But the acid is holding everything together. 2023 was a cold year. He did half ML on this wine. They use Puncheon barrels, which are 2.2 times larger than regular barrels. That puts less oak per unit of volume, onto the wine. Next, they taste a 2022 Pinot Noir with spectacular color. 2022 was a difficult vintage. The fruit came from the Sangiacomo family vineyard. Dan says the grower gets credit. When you pay premium prices for fruit, you also get the grower’s expertise and personal care. Dan finds this wine faintly rustic, as opposed to the bright cherry and berry. It’s a different kind of Pinot Noir. Petaluma Gap always delivers because it has more than just cold climate. It is more subtle and has more character. When Kevin has picked, he asks around to see who else has picked. Sometimes he’s the first. Gary Farrell would often pick early too and made great wine. +++++ On June 9 at 6 pm, the Healdsburg Wine Library is opening the new Millie Howie Memorial Garden and Patio. It’s free to the public and tickets are available at the Healdsburg Wine Library events page. +++++ The last wine is the Syrah. They have 23 bottles left. 2022 Petaluma Gap Syrah from Keller Estate. The Keller estate had some extra Syrah and Viognier that they offered to him. “Co-fermentation time!” says Dan. They put it all together, 100% whole cluster, 9% Viognier. It spent the final 8 months in stainless steel. He created an entirely different label for it. It came alive after a year in bottle. Dan says that this one “identifies” Syrah, which is meaty in a fruit sense, it’s not gamey. The Wind to Wine Festival is coming, October 17, 2026. Start planning now! 

SAMEDI 23 MAI 2026 Elsa Tardieu Ferrand - Domaine Tardieu Ferrand (Vallée du Rhône)Entre Uzès et le Pont du Gard, sur la commune d'Argilliers, le Domaine Tardieu Ferrand incarne une nouvelle génération de vignerons engagés, fondé en 2015 par Elsa et Nicolas Ferrand, œnologues de formation. Sur des terroirs de grès et de galets roulés, cultivés en agriculture biologique et travaillés entièrement à la main, le domaine produit des vins précis et expressifs.Mathieu Zoeller - Maison Zoeller (Alsace)Au cœur de l'Alsace, à Wolxheim, la Maison Zoeller perpétue un héritage viticole de près de quatre siècles, aujourd'hui porté par la 10ᵉ génération avec Mathieu Zoeller. Sur 11,5 ha, Riesling, Gewurztraminer et Pinot Noir expriment toute la richesse des terroirs alsaciens, à travers des cuvées précises et élégantes, en agriculture biologique et biodynamique. Entre tradition, vendanges manuelles et ouverture au partage, le domaine signe des vins d'exception et propose une immersion authentique dans son univers.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Felix war auf der Mainzer Weinbörse und hat viel freundliches Feedback erfahren, gerade von Winzern, die vorher das Ziel von leicht eingeschränktem Lob waren. Das zeigt: ein Podcast kann aus Betroffenen Beteiligte machen und das ist der Schlüssel zu einem guten Miteinander. Im Glas Chardonnay von Frank John und Bingerbrücker Riesling 1937 von Kruger Rumpf

In this show rather than one wine legend, I talk about a team of people who saved the wine world from The Great French Wine Blight of the 1860s – 1890s, which turned out to be caused a destructive, insect called phylloxera that came to Europe on American grapevines. I discuss the contributions of eight people who worked together and across continents to collectively save the European grapevine, Vitis vinifera, from extinction. Today, we drink Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Syrah all because of the efforts of these people. This podcast is the story of what they did and how they did it.   I discuss the contributions of: Jules-Émile Planchon Gaston Bazille CV Riley Hermann Jaeger George Hussman TV Munson Leo Laliman Pierra Viala All played key roles in identifying the cause of vine death in France, and finding the solutions that would work best.    This is an important story of wine legends all wine lovers should know about! Enjoy!      Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   Check out my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access.  They have an amazing selection -- once you get hooked on their wines, they will be your go-to!    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth or get a class gift certificate for the wine lover in your life go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes    

Buckle up, we're heading back out into wine country, this time to the intriguing Adelaide Hills wine region in South Australia. It gets talked about a lot - but what's it really all about?Is it all about piercing, textural Chardonnay? Or fine sparkling wine? What about the perfumed Pinot Noir, the scented Shiraz..? And let's not forget the likes of Gruner Veltliner, Nebbiolo, Gamay, Barbera, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and all those natural wines. There's a real buzz around the Adelaide Hills - but how to get our heads round it all?!Happily, we have some brilliant guides in the shape of Brian Croser (Tapanappa), David LeMire MW (Shaw + Smith), Emma Wood (Wirra Wirra), Kelly Wellington (Hahndorf Hill), Liam Van Pelt (Ashton Hills), Peter Saturno (Longview) and Xavier Bizot (Daosa/Tapanappa). (Thanks also to the Adelaide Hills Wine Region for making this sponsored episode happen and giving us access to such great producers.) They talk us through things like altitude, rain, field blends, magic, wine tourism, French arrogance, organics and 'thoughtful' wines. There's even the odd bold claim (about Chardonnay) and intriguing revelation of a long-held secret (a 'subterfuge story' no less!) Oh, and we touch on why, 'people don't want to drink like their dads.'Thanks for tuning in. We love to hear from you so please do get in touch! Send us a voice message via Speakpipe. Or you can find all details from this episode, including maps and wine recommendations, on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S7 E27 - Adelaide Hills: Lofty AmbitionsTo support the show, enjoy subscriber-only bonus content and discount benefits, access our full archive and get every episode before it goes on free release, subscribe to Wine Blast PLUS at wineblast.co.ukInstagram: @susieandpeter

Don Chigazola is back with Chigazola Merchants French wines on California Wine Country with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell. Don Chigazola receives the first Golden Corkscrew with a fanfare for brass orchestra, for being a guest ten times on CWC. The last time Don Chigazola was on CWC was this episode last January, with a selection of wines he imports from Italy. Today, we will taste Chigazola Merchants French wines, which Don has just begun to import. These wines come from a vineyard and winery called Domaine Tour Campanets, located about an hour north of Aix en Provence in a village called Les Puys. Don has brought five bottles, two whites, two Rosés and one red blend. The winemaker is Emanuelle Baude, the daughter of the family that bought the property decades ago. The first is a Rosé, made of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. We’ll hear a lot of those varietals today, since they make up a lot of the production in Provence. California Wine Country is brought to you by Deodora Estate Vineyards. Visit Deodora to discover 72 acres in the Petaluma Gap that produce exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Sip the difference! Chigazola Merchants French Wines Don Chigazola opened Chigazola Merchants 14 years ago after retiring from Med Tech. The regulatory process took 6 months, but he finally got federal and state licenses to import, distribute and retail wines from Europe. They have been importing wines from Italy for 13 years, including most of the well-known Italian varietals, from 12 of the 20 regions covered. They developed an interest in French wines when his wife Debbie tasted some French Roses. Now, Chigazola Merchants French wines are coming in through the same process they have for importing Italian wines. Dan says that this Rosé wine carries so much more of that tropical fruit plus spice component from the Grenache. The Syrah is there for flavor but not or intensity. Dan says that Grenache makes the best Rosé in Provence. It’s delicate but dry, loaded with flavor. Domaine Tour de Campanets There is a centuries-old tower on the property, Tour de Campanets means bell tower in Provençale French. The wines labeled Bois des Fées are their top quality production. Along with his wife and son, Don travels to meet the producers and visit the wineries. The don’t import from a producer unless they walk the vineyards and get to know the family. The other Rosé is under the Bois de Fées label. This one is made with Cabernet Sauvignon, it has more acidity and more weight. Dan observes that American wine buyers think that if a wine is inexpensive, it can’t be any good, even if they are. People didn’t trust inexpensive wines from Provence because the price was low. On the east coast, these were the bargain hunters’ paradise. People knew about them. But on the west coast they didn’t sell. All these wines cost under $30 but Dan says they are comparable to wines that cost over $40. Don says to his clients who may resist Rosé, if you taste this Rosé it will change what you think about Rosé. A Vermentino by any other name The Tour de Campanets Cuvée is a blend of 50% Rolle (which is another name for Vermentino), 35% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Ungi Blanc. Rolle, or Vermentino, has taken hold in France. The Italians claimed the name and so the French renamed it. This grape has a trace of pineapple in the aromatics that you don’t get anywhere else. This wine is completely dry. Daedalus suggests marketing it as “Rolle in the hay,” Marketing department, work on that. Ungi Blanc is the same as Trebbiano. It is another renaming. In Sardengna, Cannonau is Grenache, but the French wouldn’t let the Italians use the name Grenache. It’s the same grape. It’s global politics in a bottle. There is an annual wine show in Paris that the Chigazolas have attended for the last 3 years. This is how they started making contacts in France. The last tasting is a 2024 red blend. Dan says that Don is doing a service to his customers These wines are different than his Italian wines. Don has the experience to know how to find these wines, that are unique, delicious and priced at $30 and below. These wines and these bargains are unique. 

En este episodio nos vamos de ruta por el oriente asturiano, entre carreteras húmedas, pueblos ejemplares, spas inesperados y reflexiones sobre el estado de las infraestructuras españolas. Arrancamos por la zona de Picos de Europa para comprobar, una vez más, que cuando llueve desaparecen muchos motoristas… salvo los ingleses, que parecen inmunes a la meteorología. Desde allí viajamos hasta Nevares, un pequeño pueblo cercano a Arriondas donde aparece algo completamente inesperado en tierra de sidra: una bodega que cultiva variedades como Riesling o Gewürztraminer a la sombra del picu Pienzu. La ruta continúa hacia Cangas de Onís, Torazo y las carreteras secundarias del interior asturiano. Hablamos del Premio Pueblo Ejemplar, de comunidad humana, de turismo, de spas después de una ruta larga y también de la Cueva del Sidrón, donde aparecieron restos neandertales de hace 49.000 años. Comentamos además cómo fue la última edición de la Ruta de los Penitentes bajo lluvia y frío extremos, adelantamos algunos detalles del Desafío 500 Biker Friendly de Vegadeo y reflexionamos sobre el progresivo deterioro de las carreteras españolas: asfaltos parcheados, mantenimiento mínimo y esa sensación de que las infraestructuras empiezan a mostrar claros síntomas de agotamiento. En la segunda parte del programa: — consejos de conducción de Quique Franco, de Estoy de Ruta — entrevista con Álvaro, de Barba Travels, sobre motos y camiones clásicos — comentarios de los oyentes sobre acampada libre y viajes canallas Patrocinadores: Casa Pipo --- https://www.hotelrestaurantecasapipo.es Estoy de Ruta — https://www.estoyderuta.com Atlantis Moto --- https://www.atlantismoto.es Motorbeach Viajes — https://motorbeachviajes.com

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We have a selection of Bottle Barn picks from Dan Berger on California Wine Country with Dan and Daedalus Howell today, wines that Dan says show a trend in the retail wine business. He has brought selections from Bottle Barn that will illustrate this new direction. Dan Berger is our weekly co-host and has also been featured on the show, such as this episode about Gamay Beaujolais. Many younger consumers are looking for something different. Instead of dwelling on doom and gloom because of low sales, there is an opportunity to reset the industry and to rethink things. As consumers change, the industry needs to adapt to changing tastes and provide more variety. Dan calls it a Return to Reality. So, for example, we have seen a rebirth of Chenin Blanc in the last 10 years. Barry Herbst, wine buyer at Bottle Barn, makes sure that the store has lots of choices for people looking for something new. ++++ CWC is brought to you by Deodora Estate Vineyards. Visit Deodora to discover 72 acres in the Petaluma Gap that are producing exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Sip the difference ! ++++ Esporão, Assyrtyko and Pigato The first taste is Esporão, a Portuguese white wine made in the style of Chardonnay. It is aged in wood, but delicately. It has only 13.5% ABV. The region is near the Atlantic Ocean in a cool area. It’s a 2020 and still fresh. It was $30 at first release, but now it is $12.99. The wine has the aging that it needs, it’s ready to drink. The next tasting is a 2024 Assyrtyko. It is a Greek grape that grows primarily in Greece. But this one is from Jim Barry Wines in Claire Valley in Australia. It sells for about $24 at Bottle Barn. Dan thinks the next wave of interest in wine will not be from collectors. There will have to be more diversity in the choices of wines, varieties and origins. Wine today is better than it has ever been around the world, because of better grape growing and better technology. Then they taste a 2024 Pigato from Liguria from the Durin label. It has some lemon blossom in the aroma. It’s delicious and has a lot of personality. Pigato only grows in Italy in Piedmont and Liguria, both are cool climates. Wine makers need to plant grapes like Pigato here in California. Pithos Rosso and Verduno Pelaverga Next is a red, Pithos Rosso. The bottle is 750 ml but has a squat shape. The grape variety is Nero d’Avola and is native to Sicily. The label says both Italy and Sicily. It is red, but light and delicious and not particularly tannic. Last is a 2024 Verduno Pelaverga from Fratelli Alessandria. It is a light grape from the Piemonte province, where Barolo and Barbera also grow. Pelaverga was planted as a blending grape. After 1945, they sent cuttings to UC Davis. Then, the vineyard was bulldozed and became extinct in Italy. But UC Davis had cuttings and now they have replanted it in Italy. It is as light as a Rosé but it has the taste and flavor of red wine. It’s Dan’s favorite recent discovery. Bottle Barn has it for $29.95, down from $45. It has the flavor profile of a good Barolo. Black pepper, violets, green herb, “complexity without knowing what it is.” Pelaverga is very rare here. The importer is North Berkeley Imports. Dan says they are committed to the wines they import. 

Billetter her: https://www.loegismose.dk/produkter/vinmesse-med-tyske-vine--podcast/87775/   DATO & TIDSPUNKT:Tirsdag 26. maj kl. 15.00-19.30   HVOR: I butikken på Nordre Toldbod  Nordre Toldbod 16 1259 København K   PROGRAM: - Kl. 15.00–19.30: Åben smagning i butikken – kom og gå som det passer dig - Kl. 15.00-15.30: Ankomst og seating til podcast om tyske vine – Galleri Feldt - Kl. 15.30-16.30: Podcast om tyske vine, session 1 – Galleri Feldt - Kl. 16.30-17.30: Pause for podcast – oplev smagningen i butikken imens - Kl. 17.30-18.30:Podcast om tyske vine, session 2 – Galleri Feldt - Kl. 18.30-19.30: Rund eftermiddagen af i butikken   Mød tyske vinproducenter, smag 50+ vine – og deltag i podcast-optagelse med "Vin for begyndere" Hvad nu, hvis vi fortalte dig, at tysk vin er ved at gøre noget, der ligner den største stille revolution i europæisk vinverden? Du behøver ikke tage vores ord for det. Kom og smag dig frem, lyt og smag lidt mere.   Tirsdag 26. maj slår vi dørene op til vores flagshipstore på Nordre Toldbod og inviterer til en eftermiddag, der er helt dedikeret til det bedste fra tyske vingårde. Vi kalder det en minimesse.  Vi har inviteret vores bedste tyske vinproducenter til Danmark og fra kl. 15.00 kan du besøge producenter fra både Mosel, Pfalz, Baden og Württemberg og tale direkte med de mennesker, der laver vinene. Spørg dem om alt – fra jordbund og klima til, hvorfor tysk Riesling fra de rette hænder, stadig slår alle de andre. Blandt producenterne finder du navne som Fritz Wassmer, Mayer-Näkel, Weingut Bichel og Weingut Dautel – alle med en stolthed og et håndværk, der taler for sig selv i glasset.   Lyt og smag med til liveoptagelsen af "Vin for Begyndere" Ydermere får vi samme eftermiddag også besøg af de to dygtige mænd bag podcasten "Vin for begyndere" Jonas Landin og René Langdahl. Du kan komme med helt tæt på, når de optager et afsnit med netop vine fra vores tyske producenter. Lyt og smag med, når Rene og Jonas taler og smager sig igennem 6 udvalgte tyske vine.

Join Master Sommelier David Reuss as he interviews Big Salt's John House on all things wine.

It sounds crazy, right?!? Wine is not supposed to smell like glue or kerosene or gasoline, is it? Well, friends, when you are talking about classic German Riesling, one of the great aromatic white wines in the world, airplane glue is exactly what you can expect. And trust us, you'll like it. But, hold on, German Riesling is a delicious wine with other flavors and aromas like apple, pear, white peach (what the hell is a white peach?!?) and a steely, stone ending that the wine nerds call minerality. You should also know that, despite its reputation for being a cloyingly sweet wine, German Riesling has gone through a renaissance, and most of the Rieslings made in Germany today are dry. In this episode, we'll tell you how to tell if your German Riesling is going to be sweet or dry (there are actually several clues), and we'll talk about the great Riesling wine making regions of Germany. If you think you don't like Riesling, it may just be that you have not found the Riesling you love yet, and we are here to help. Wines reviewed in this episode: 2022 Weingut Dautel Estate Riesling Trocken, 2022 Kruger-Rumpf Estate RieslingSend us a Text Message and we'll respond in our next episode!Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we'd love to hear from you!Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us:  https://thewinepairpodcast.com/Follow and DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinepairpodcast/Send us an email: joe@thewinepairpodcast.com

Season 9 kicks off with two standout Willamette Valley producers who are redefining what it means to build a wine brand with heart, grit, and a little creative edge.At Varnum Vintners, husband-and-wife team Taralyn and Cyler Varnum are crafting small-production wines that are as approachable as they are expressive. Focused on old-vine Riesling, Pinot Noir, and sparkling wines, their philosophy is simple: “Made to drink, don't overthink.” From experimenting with unique varietals and styles to pioneering wine in beer bottles and even launching Oregon's first non-alcoholic wines, Varnum is pushing boundaries while keeping wine fun, inclusive, and unpretentious. Then we head to the rolling hills just outside Salem to meet the family behind Hudak House. Todd and Lynette Hudak traded a fast-paced California life for a bold leap into wine, taking over a historic, multi-decade vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills. Today, their 30-acre estate produces a diverse lineup of estate-grown wines, from Pinot Noir to Chardonnay, all rooted in the character of the land. What makes Hudak House truly special is the experience: a welcoming, family-driven atmosphere where wine, community, and connection take center stage, whether you're sipping in the tasting room or enjoying live music on the lawn. Two wineries, two unique paths—but a shared passion for storytelling, innovation, and creating wines that bring people together.