Podcasts about southern rhone

What is a GSM blend and why is it called a Rhone Blend? The G, S and M stand for Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre. The Rhone Valley is the original home of GSM blends and of course the reason why it is sometimes referred to as a Rhone Blend. The Rhone Valley has two parts: the Northern Rhone Valley is known for its steep-sloping vineyards, where Syrah is produced. The Southern Rhone is a much larger region and lacks the steep slopes of the north. This is where the GSM blends are produced. Probably the most famous area in the Southern Rhone is Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Wine Folly says these wines will have more red fruit flavors with notes of herbs. While, GSM blends from California or Australia will have darker fruits with notes of clove.Tonight, we are enjoying two GSM Blended wines including:2019 Delas Freres Cotes du Rhone Saint-Esprit purchased at Costco for $13. It has delicate tannins which is unique for the Côtes-du-Rhône appellation. The nose is classic syrah, with berry fruit, violet and licorice.2018 Skylark Wine Company Red Belly Rhone Blend. This wine was purchased from Wine Styles for $17. It is juicy and creamy black fruits plum, blackberry and crushed cherry fruit coat the entire palate, with intricately woven tannins.We scored both wines a 3 out of 5. Denise would buy both again. I would pass on both. Next week we will explore the differences between Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Chenin Blanc.

Another wild ride south of a nuclear plant toward a papal palace takes us through some dramatic landscape, historic vineyards, and surprises in the glass as we explore the white wines of the Southern Rhone. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Websites and Digital Document Files:  AOC Vacqueryras: https://www.aocvacqueyras.com/appellation-des-vins-de-vacqueyras/ Cairanne Cahier des Charges de L'Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (25 June 2018) https://www.inao.gouv.fr/show_texte/5247 Châteauneuf du Pape: https://en.chateauneuf.com/ Chateauneuf du Pape Cahier des Charges de L'Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée: (2023) https://en.chateauneuf.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CDC-Chateauneuf-du-Pape.pdf Experi: Complete Guide to the Rhône Valley Wine Region, Greenman, M. https://experi.com/journal/rhone-valley-wine-region/ Gigondas Cahier des Charges de L'Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (78 Sep 2022) https://extranet.inao.gouv.fr/fichier/PNO2022AOPGigondas.pdf Gigondas Vins: Le Dentelles de Montmirail - Unique Geology https://www.gigondas-vin.com/en/le-terroir-en/les-dentelles-de-montmirail-en/ Lirac Cahier des Charges de L'Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (2023) https://extranet.inao.gouv.fr/fichier/PNO2023AOPLirac.pdf Vacqueyras Cahier des Charges de L'Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée https://www.syndicat-cotesdurhone.com/upload/article/file/agrt2032352acdcvacqueyras1-5fd2249e4b7b4.pdf Vins Rhone: https://www.vins-rhone.com/en Vineyards.Com: Rhône Wine Region https://vineyards.com/wine-map/france/rhone-valley Winephabet Street: Season 2 Episode 20 - T is for Tavel, Gioquindo, D., and Budd, L. (26 October 2021) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncork-your-mind/id1653850490?i=1000585688004 Wine Scholar Guild: Podcast - Christophe Tassan and Andrew Jefford on the Rhône, Camus, J. (6 February 2018) https://www.winescholarguild.com/blog/podcast-christophe-tassan-andrew-jefford-on-the-rhone Wine, Wit, and Wisdom: Dispatch from Gigondas (and Gigondas Blanc), Nicles, J. (6 November 2022) https://winewitandwisdomswe.com/2022/11/06/dispatch-from-gigondas-and-gigondas-blanc/ Wine Enthusiast: A Guide to the Wines of the Southern Rhône,, Iijima, A.L.C. (4 May 2023) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/guide-wines-southern-rhone-valley/?ssp=1&darkschemeovr=1&setlang=en&cc=US&safesearch=moderate Vignerons Cairanne: https://vignerons-cairanne.com/en/our-story/ Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode: S1E4: Tavel at my Memory Palace's Table https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s1e4-tavel-at-my-memory-palaces-table S1E6: Doing the Diois - Clairette de Die Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/size/5/?search=diois Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

To download the transcript CLICK HERE   On todays' episode, we sit down with Stage 2 Master of Wine student, Anna Spooner, who has recently made the move to the Southern Rhône. In this episode, our focus shifts to the grape varieties that thrive in this region, with Châteauneuf-du-Pape boasting a remarkable 13 permitted varieties. While Grenache is a familiar name, ever heard of Counoise or Terret Noir?   But before we chat about the details of these lesser-known grapes, the first half of the episode is dedicated to exploring Anna's wine journey. From her experiences at Freixenet, one of the largest Cava producers, to her eye opening experiences with Tablas Creek, in Paso Robles (Pioneers of the California Rhone movement) and the captivating story of Basilisco in the Campania region, we delve into the influences that have shaped Anna's path.   We not only unveil the secrets of Southern Rhône's grape varieties but also paint a vivid picture of Anna's rich and diverse experiences in the world of wine. From the renowned to the hidden gems, this promises a delightful exploration of both wine and the fascinating individuals who bring it to life.   This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.   If you want to skip ahead:   02.19: Working with Freixenet in Penedes, Barcelona 04.20: Discussing how to market Cava in the way that Prosecco achieved 06.03: Wine educating with Jimmy (His episodes on this podcast: Ep 123: Jura Region and Ep 124: Wines of Tenerife) 08.12: Anna winning the The Decanter Online Wine Experience Awards whilst working for The Wine Society  10.08: Virtual wine events hosted by The Wine Society on You Tube including The legendary Chateau Musar. You can watch HERE 11.57: Anna's own video series online (coming soon). You will be able to watch HERE 14.25: What it is like to be a Master of Wine student 16.19:  Anna's shortlisted article on Jancis Robinson website about Viviana Malafarina - the inspiring women behing winery Basilisco in the Aglianico del Vulture region, Basilicata. 20.14: The Storico Vineyard - a special place 21.39: Anna's runner up aricle on Jancis Robinson's website about Tablas Creek, the leaders of renewable viticulture (and founded in partnership with Chateau Beaucastel) 26.58: Châteauneuf-du-Pape varieties, Terret Noir and Counoise 28.44: Varieties and restrictions of grape varieties in Southern Rhône 32.20:' Garrigue': what does this wine descriptor actually mean 34.21: Grenache Rouge Read the study about why Grenache grows best in the Southern Rhone is HERE 35.46: Mourvèdre, known as Monastrell 39.00: The white wines of Southern Rhone and some interesting plantings and blends 44.43: Vin Doux Naturels: Rasteau & Muscat de Beaume de Venise 47.30: Tavel: The only 100% Rose Cru 52.34: Food pairings with darker Rosés Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat   If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you! ------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST

A female-driven estate in the Southern Rhone region brings us this intense and nuanced Gigondas! Domaine Gour de Chaule 2018 Tradition is 80% Grenache and remaining Syrah and Mourvèdre from the great granddaughter of the founder's estate. It's muscular, bright and meaty with red berries & wild herbs galore. Expect a full tasting breakdown from this wine featured in the summer edition of The Grateful Reds club. Kat discusses the ways she set up this wine business to produce more joy than stress, and the learning lessons from failures along the way. What we end on is a poem from the mindful warrior on Digging Deep and How to Love.

In The Cocktail Cabinet on Ep 264 - Myles Thompson from Prince Wine Store joined us with a couple of Southern Rhone wine recommendations; Domaine Font de Courtedune Cotes du Rhone Village VV 2021 Delas Cote du Rhone Saint Esprit 2021 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. Prince Wine Store can also deliver Australia wide for our interstate poddies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 264 - Floating on a Cloud of Relief This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au SHOW NOTES Thanks to everyone who joined us at our Live Podcast for Red Energy last week at the Sorrento RSL and to all of the poddies who attended the Sorrento Writer's Festival on the weekend. It's been a big week of AFL news - Caro and Corrie discuss the granting of the 19th licence to a Tasmanian team after decades of campaigning. How will the finances work and where will the players come from? Plus we discuss the appointment of Andrew Dillon as the new CEO of the AFL, the mood at AFL House and the legacy of Gillon McLachlan. In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store, Myles Thompson joins us with a couple of Southern Rhone wine recommendations; Domaine Font de Courtedune Cotes du Rhone Village VV 2021 Delas Cote du Rhone Saint Esprit 2021 Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. BSF for Red Energy The Rose Boys by Peter Rose The Paper Boy (movie on SBS on Demand) The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith The Castle Coronation Chicken (see recipe below or HERE) Caro's Grumpy about Richard Goyder's casual comments at the CEO appointment press conference earlier in the week. In 6 Quick Questions Caro and Corrie touch on some of their highlights from the Sorrento Writer's Festival. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.   CORONATION CHICKEN The recipe given below serves eight persons and is from The Constance Spry Cookery Book by Constance Spry & Rosemary Hume (1956) Ingredients ·      6 tbsp Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise ·      2-3 tsp mild curry powder, to taste ·      ½ tsp ground cinnamon ·      2 tbsp mango chutney ·      1-3 tbsp sultanas, or to taste ·      500g shredded cooked chicken Method ·      STEP 1 Mix the Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, curry powder, cinnamon, chutney and sultanas together and season with black pepper. ·      STEP 2 Add the shredded chicken and stir to coat in the sauce. Stir in 2 tbsp water to loosen if needed, then season and serve as desired.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we dial in on some detail of wine form the southern Rhone with a little history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I spoke to Matt Walls author of the book The wines of Rhone about the Southern Rhone with a focus on the Cote du Rhone.To best understand the appellation system is a pyramid with three distinctive stages for the Cotes du Rhone - Cote du Rhone, Cote Du Rhone Village, cotes du Rhone Named village and then the Cru see picture here:https://boutinot-rhone.com/news?start=18With Matt we talked about how to best understand the terroirs of the Southern Rhone, as there are so many of them, it says that it is best to divide the region into three parts based on their geological period, but it has always been difficult for me to remember the various parts but this has helped immensely.We also talked about varieties that are taking afoot in the region in the last few years and their use in the blend, Cotes du Rhone is always a blend!I'm always being curious about the fluidity of the appellation with villages rising to the top of the Cotes du Rhone appellation and then becoming Crus in their own right - Mat has described the process and announced a new (23rd) village that is going to be announced next year!Here is the list of all the VillagesChusclan, Gadagne, Laudun, Massif d'Uchaux, Nyons, Plan de Dieu, Puymeras, Roaix, Rochegude, Rousset, Sablet, Saint-Andeol, Saint-Gervais, Saint-Maurice, Saint-Pantaleon, Sainte-Cecile, Seguret, Signargues, Suze-la-Rousse, Vaison-la-Romaine, Valreas, VisanSome other useful links on the topic https://www.cotesdurhone.com/en/https://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-cotes+du+rhonehttps://www.wine-uncovered.com/rhone-info/appellations/cotes-du-rhone-villages/https://www.mattwalls.co.uk/region/rhone/Reach us on –Instagram Mattia.lookingintowineTwitter Mattia ScarpazzaMail Info@mattiascarpazza.com

2022 is going to be a busy year. Themes are super important for people who are starting their business, and for existing merchants, we know Q1 is the busiest time of year for theme updates and changes. In this article, we'll talk about what 2022 could have in store for you, including what the Online Store product team has been working on since June. Spoiler alert: there are some highly requested feature updates, and we'll introduce you to a new suite of Shopify's best free themes being released in January. First, let's recap what was released last year. New Online Store features in 2021 At Shopify Unite 2021, we announced some serious improvements to the way merchants can customize their online store without code, as well as new developer tooling for anyone building themes and apps for Shopify merchants. For merchants, we upgraded the theme architecture to support sections on every page and theme app extensions with app blocks and app embeds. Up until then, merchants were limited in how they represented their business on Shopify, with the flexibility of sections being limited to only the home page. Code edits, elaborate workarounds with blocks, or custom apps were needed to achieve a similar effect across other pages. Now, merchants can add sections to all pages, not just the home page, unlocking a range of new opportunities to personalize every aspect of a store. Previously, there was no structured, end-to-end solution for apps to easily integrate with themes. With theme app extensions, app developers can now build UI components that can be added, removed, and configured directly through the theme editor without touching a theme's code. This means uninstalls are also cleaner, with redundant code automatically removed. Lastly, the updated theme editor allows merchants to add metafields and properties without using APIs or code. That means merchants can now add custom content they need to the product page, like introducing a space for buyers to include a size chart or ingredient list. Anything that is unlikely to appear in the core store editor can now be added in via metafields. For a full recap of the new Online Store features and what they mean for developers, check out these resources: Read this blog article Catch the Shopify Unite recording Join our upcoming deep dive webinars for partners: Sections Everywhere and Metafields + Storefront Filtering. To accompany the launch of Online Store 2.0, we launched a brand new default theme that ties together all the new features. We call it Dawn. Dawn is Shopify's first source-available reference theme with OS 2.0 flexibility and a focus on speed. It's accessible, performant, and a great starting point to customize on. Installing Dawn isn't the only way to access the new Online Store features – merchants can install any theme labeled OS 2.0 in the Shopify Theme Store, or update their theme to use JSON templates. Migrating a theme to using JSON templates is likely the preferred approach for any merchant who has a lot of customizations on their theme already. Feature improvements Since the release of sections on every page, app blocks and embeds, and dynamic sources that support metafields, the Online Store team has been working through a backlog of outstanding feature improvements. Merchants will now also be able to: Add metafields on Collections, Orders and Customers. For example you can now add wishlists, shipping addresses, and favorite products associated with customers. For metafields with Orders, you can add barcodes, order IDs, serial numbers, notes, and even give an indication if an order is a gift. Create storefront filters and choice lists for metafields. For example, for a wine collection merchants might like to filter by country and region. The choice list for the country filter might include France, Italy, etc and the choice list for the region filter might include Southern Rhone or Tuscany. We got a lot of feedback on the template limit, so we're extended this limit ...

Chip intended for us to enjoy a Southern Rhone blend from Anne Pichon this show, and we did! We also had some leftover Elena Walch 2020 Pinot Grigio from our latest Chicago Wine Report. Delightful stuff. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-chalice/support

Welcome to Episode 956 The Jumbo Shrimp Maps Series. Today we are going to continue our coverage of France, talking about the Southern 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!

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

Kirkland Signature Gigondas In this episode, Rob and Scott explore yet another wine from Kirkland Signature (Costco) wines, but this time from the famed Southern Rhone region of Gigondas.  Will the quality of the wine transport the show to a different place, or is that place somewhere that they never wanted to go?  We shall see...on The Wine Vault.

One of the highlights of our trip to South Africa was an incredible lunch with South African wine legend Ken Forrester. In the middle of the chaos of trying to find a new route home this lunch was the perfect antidote to any travel stress. The theme of this trip was to expand my knowledge of South African wine and Ken certainly helped pouring a wide variety of wines including a 100% Roussanne and an assortment of Southern Rhone varietals. First time trying Grenache based wines from Stellenbosch! What a day of fantastic food and wine pairings with one of the great wine raconteurs.

Christophe Jaume is a sixth generation wine grower in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. We learn about the history and the region in this first interview.

In this second interview with Christophe Jaume we focus on the Southern Rhone wine regions including the Cotes du Rhone.

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

Vinsobres is one of the "Cru" of Southern Rhone and it is worthy of your attention. Uniquely situated beneath the edge of the Southern Alps, it has the ability to bridge the stylistic gap between the north and the south. Take 10-minutes to find out why you should be buying and selling this region. You can explore this region through Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres. Here is a video tasting note link.Vocabulary & places you will hear:Vinsobres, Gigondas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Vacqueyras, Tavel, La Première Terrasse, Le Coteau, La Collines, Le Plateau, Pontias wind

In this episode, I am going to introduce you Elisabeth Saladin in the Cote des Rhone appellation of Saint Andeol. She produces wine with her sister, Marie-Laurence at their family's estate, Domaine Saladin. Both are part  part of the Femmes Vignes Rhone association.Domaine Saladin is located in Saint Marcel d´Ardèche, a Provencal village in the southern Côtes du Rhône, halfway between Montélimar and Avignon, on the right bank of the Rhône.An estate that offers the particularity of having always been cultivated, harvested and vinified organically.They they created their first vintage in 2003, while they were still students. They took over from their father who was recovering from an illness. Right up until the present day, the Saladin family has kept its traditions alive, working harmoniously together, passing along its ‘know-how’ from fathers to sons and father to daughters.This episode comes in conjunction with a project I produced for the Napa Valley Wine Academy and is centered around exploring some of the smaller lesser known village appellations of the Southern Rhone.  Paris Wine Girlhttp://pariswinegirl.fr/IG: @pariswinegirlLinkedIn: Emily LesterDomaine Saladin Website: https://www.domaine-saladin.com/en/home/Femme Vignes Rhone: https://femmesvignesrhone.fr/elisabeth-et-marie-laurence-saladin/Napa Valley Wine Academyhttps://napavalleywineacademy.com/IG: @napavalleywineacademySupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=CF3UBZLUWM84Q)

Laurence Feraud grew up at her family winery in the Southern Rhone of France. She returned in 1987 after studying wine and business to join her dad, Paul, and work with him at their storied Domaine du Pegau in Chateauneuf du Pape. In 2005 Laurence took on full oversight and winemaking at the winery. Laurence has extended the family holdings, creating Chateau Pegau and her Selection Laurence Feraud.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.

Welcome back! This week our house wines are from the Southern Rhone. The Southern Rhone is an incredibly varied and diverse region with a lot going on.  And we cover a lot of it in this episode. If you haven't checked out the episode last week about Chateauneuf du Pape, please give that a listen before this episode because we reference it quite a bit and it will provide a lot of context for the Cotes du Rhone, Gigondas and Vacqueras, and some of their less famous friend appellations. We also go full in and talk about rosé and the sweet wines of Rasteau and Muscat Beaumes de Venice. So if you have ever found yourself wondering what GSM is or how dry IS a dry  rosé, then I can't wait to share this episode with you. I used my favorite book, the Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition by Jancis Robinson. i also looked at maps in the World Atlas of Wine 8th Edition, by Jancis Robinson. I also used the website https://www.chateauneuf.dk/ and Decanter Magazine.   If you are interested in any of the wines I talk about in this show: Stephane Ogier: http://www.stephaneogier.fr/Chateau Trinquevedel: https://www.chateau-trinquevedel.fr/en/Chateau D'Esclans: https://esclans.com/Kirkland Brand Gigondas: https://costcowineblog.com/2018-kirkland-signature-gigondas/OK that last one has no website of it's own but there is a whole blog that just reviews Costco Wines. This is an independent podcast, written, narrated and produced by me, Rachael so if you are going to do the Gigondas Pepsi challenge then make sure to review and rate and I will see you next week. If you spotted a correction or would like to request and episode you can reach out at housewinepodcast@gmail.com or on instagram @housewinepodcast. Music Credit: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-coolLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

There are over 3,000 different grape varieties grown around the world, but Jason Haas, the second-generation proprietor and general manager at Tablas Creek Vineyards in Central Coast California, brings all 15 of the grapes found in the Southern Rhone region of France in their vineyards to make wines inspired by Chateauneuf du Pape but still “rooted” in Paso Robles. Drink in the episode with the delightfully dedicated Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyards. Wines tasted in this episode: 2019 Tablas Creek Vineyards Patelin de Tablas Blanc 2018 Tablas Creek Vineyards Esprit de Tablas

On the latest Podcast Matt is back in the Côtes du Rhône with winemaker and owner Frédéric Lavau. His family history starting with his great grandfather Rene is fascinating one as are the stories about how drinking wine during cold winters in Ottawa played such a key role in his journey into wine. You’ll learn a bunch about the wines of Southern Rhone and hear all about a village level Côtes du Rhône with plenty of depth that goes for just $17!!

On the latest Podcast Matt heads down to Southern Rhone to interview winemaker Xavier Vignon. From Champagne to Australia to making high end Côtes du Rhône Xavier has a hell of a journey. Matt reviews Xavier’s 2016 Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes and may have hit a new high (low) in terms of mispronouncing a guest’s name. Thanks to Noble Estates (nobleestates.com) for helping to set his up. 

On the latest podcast Matthew talks with owner/winemaker of Trujillo Winery Michael Trujillo. We chat about Napa Cabernet, the stigma surrounding Cabernet Sauvignon from California and you learn the differences between “Mountain” fruit vs. “Valley” fruit. I also feel shame about all my empties and I review a funky Southern Rhone white wine. 

I love wines from the Chateauneuf appellation - located in the Southern Rhone region of France - and until this interview, I thought I knew just about everything there was to know about this wonderful and storied wine region – that is until I met Anne Charlotte Melia-Bachas who showed me what lies on the “other side of the mountain.” Find out what happens on the other side of La Crau, where wild Mistral winds howl and elegance reigns supreme. I invite you to drink in this entertaining episode with Anne Charlotte. Wines tasted in this episode: 2018 Chateau de la Font du Loup Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, Rhone Valley, France 2017 Chateau de la Font du Loup Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone Valley, France This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley. Music for this episode is "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

Bill Zacharkiw heads to the southern Rhone region to pair some wines with some Kings of Leon. Catch Bill live every Friday at 7:50am.

Rock 'n' roll wine critic Bill Zacharkiw pairs wine with music every week. Catch Bill live every Friday at 7:50am.

A sunny day in the Southern Rhone with Thomas Perrin and Famille Perrin wines

It's time for us to recommended so amazing wines we recently tasted. Cheers!!!   Hunky Dory Tangle 2016 - priced around $15.  This wine is a white blend of 58% Pinot Gris, 38% Gewurztraminer and 4% Riesling Aromas of peaches and apricots, white flowers and a hint of lychee It’s dry with medium acidity, light body and flavors similar to aromas - stonefruit, white flowers and lychee Dry aromatic, light white wine for summer with enough acidity to pair with dishes like Pad Thai, curries or seafood dishes.   Unculin Bierzo Tinto 2017 - priced around $19.  This deep red wine has aromas of candied cherries, raspberries and strawberries almost like red licorice and dusty earth It’s dry with medium plus acidity, light to medium tannins, full bodied with flavors of red fruits, black pepper, mushroom and earth Very sweet smelling wine but it’s a dry, rich and more savory tasting wine   Famille Perrin Gigondas La Gille 2016 - priced around $24.  We received this wine as a press sample From Gigondas which is one of the nine Crus in Southern Rhone area of France Reds from this area are sometimes referred to as a cheaper alternative to Châteauneuf-du-Pape Famille Perrin is one of the leading organic wine growers of the Southern Rhône Valley Blend of Grenache and Syrah This wine has aromas of dark fruits like black plum and blackberries as well as earth and baking spices It’s a dry, full bodied wine with medium acidity and tannins with flavors of black fruits, vanilla, earth and dark coco If we would have found this at a wine tasting, we would have totally purchase this. Very complex, well made and great balance and harmony between those velvety tannins and acidity Pair with dishes like meaty stews, braised dishes and lamb shanks, as well as burgers and sausages   Coturri Carignane 2016 - priced around $29.  It’s technically a blend of mostly Carignane with Syrah and  Petite Sirah Aromas black cherries, black plum and baking spices It’s a dry, full bodied wine with medium plus acidity and tannins with flavors of black cherries, black plum, blueberries and  vanilla Loved the depth of fresh fruit flavors with great balance and complexity that keeps you coming back for another sip Recommended Food pairings: Roasted meats. Miso glazed tofu steaks.

With more than 200 days of sunshine, delicious food and wine, ancient history and breathtaking scenery, the southern Rhone in France is a desirable destination. Melanie visits with two women who own beautifully restored estates worth visiting for a stay. Sandrine Ausset is proprietor of Domaine de Clos in Costieres de Nimes near the Camargue. Nicole Rolet is proprietor of Domaine de la Verrière in the Vaucluse known for its Chêne Bleu wines www.domaine-des-clos.com www.chenebleu.comThis show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Christophe tells us about Southern Rhone wine regions, including the Crus of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Gigondas, Vacqueyrays and Gigondas.

Matthew's World of Wine and Drink is an educational podcast dedicated to teaching you all about the world of wine - different styles, regions, grape varieties, and its history and culture. It's designed for students taking wine courses such as the WSET, as well as the wine enthusiast. This episode focuses on the southern Rhône, the famous and less well-known appellations for reds, white, and rosés.

Jack Farrell heads to the Southern Rhone region of France today to explain why he believes this is where the more "user-friendly" wines come from.

This past Sunday night the Baroness and I reached into the cellar to enjoy a bottle from our honeymoon – 2006 Elyse Winery C'est Si Bon. We learned some things in this podcast: With older bottles/softer corks – remember to use the two-prong opener (an Ah-So). When one's windows are open to embrace beautiful weather – make sure to turn the background music volume up to cover the white noise from the street. Discourage dog wrestling during podcast recordings as this causes a near constant clicking in the background as well. Better to open a bottle a year or two early than a day too late (which we didn't here). But beyond that – we were treated to an excellent example of a California example of Southern Rhone-style Grenache based red wine (think Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

Amanda Thomas McMeans is Liz’s boss, mentor, friend, and fellow showtunes fan. She is the Founder and President of TwoScore, a firm that channels her passion for the credit union mission and people to help credit unions under $100 million in assets reach their strategic goals through marketing.  In this episode, we have a vulnerable, authentic, and fun discussion about the highs and lows of living the life you want to live! We Chat About: Wine of the Day: Amanda brought us a French red (2014) from the Southern Rhone area of France! Transitioning from a two-salary household to a two-entrepreneur household What people think credit unions are (and what they actually are) The power of writing something down How to set achievable goals Building your tribe Being a francophile Shutting down the negative voices in your head The universe Striking a good life balance “Shoulding” on yourself Struggling with perfectionism Giving yourself grace Shutting out the haters and listening to your support system Empowering women to get out of their comfort zone and achieve their goals Connect With Us: iTunes: https://bit.ly/wineandshine Facebook: Wine & Shine Podcast Instagram: @wineandshinepodcast Vivino: https://www.vivino.com/users/wineandshinepodcast Snapchat: wineshinepod Email: wineandshinepodcast@gmail.com Resources: TwoScore Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain Shout...

Amanda Thomas McMeans is Liz’s boss, mentor, friend, and fellow showtunes fan. She is the Founder and President of TwoScore, a firm that channels her passion for the credit union mission and people to help credit unions under $100 million in assets reach their strategic goals through marketing.  In this episode, we have a vulnerable, authentic, and fun discussion about the highs and lows of living the life you want to live! We Chat About: Wine of the Day: Amanda brought us a French red (2014) from the Southern Rhone area of France! Transitioning from a two-salary household to a two-entrepreneur household What people think credit unions are (and what they actually are) The power of writing something down How to set achievable goals Building your tribe Being a francophile Shutting down the negative voices in your head The universe Striking a good life balance “Shoulding” on yourself Struggling with perfectionism Giving yourself grace Shutting out the haters and listening to your support system Empowering women to get out of their comfort zone and achieve their goals Connect With Us: iTunes: https://bit.ly/wineandshine Facebook: Wine & Shine Podcast Instagram: @wineandshinepodcast Vivino: https://www.vivino.com/users/wineandshinepodcast Snapchat: wineshinepod Email: wineandshinepodcast@gmail.com Resources: TwoScore Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain Shout Outs: Wines ‘til Sold Out Join us at (http://www.thegoodfest.com/) Production & Development for Wine & Shine Podcast by Podcast Masters

This week's episode we revisit Southern Rhone but focus our attention on white blends and the Costières de Nîmes AOC. This podcast episode we dive into review of Southern Rhone, Costières de Nîmes AOC, major white grapes in Southern Rhone, history in Southern Rhone, and styles of white blends and flavor characteristics.

Jeremy Fouquet, export manager with the Chateauneuf-de-Pape Producer, Maison Brotte, comes on the show to speak about the Rhone Valley and all the different properties owned by the Brotte Family. He grew up in the Southern Rhone in a family of chefs, and now travels telling the story of one of the most popular Chateauneuf producers!

In this second interview with Christophe Jaume we focus on the Southern Rhone wine regions including the Cotes du Rhone.

This week we talk about a wine bucket list experience at Bern's Steakhouse in Tampa, Florida (US), answer a listener question on decanting, and then tackle southern Rhone. We focus on the better regions of the area and tell you the secrets to drinking better than just regular, old Cotes du Rhone.

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/