Podcast appearances and mentions of Steven Spurrier

Wine isn't just a drink–-it's an experience. So why limit wine education to a classroom? That's exactly what today's guest is here to explore. In this episode of Wine Talks, we're joined by Christian Oggenfuss, CEO and co-founder of the Napa Valley Wine Academy. With a rich background in wine education, Christian shares how the wine academy was founded and its crucial role in shaping the wine industry. He discusses the significance of hands-on learning and understanding wine beyond textbooks. Additionally, they cover key topics such as the challenges of today's wine industry, the need for inclusivity in wine education, and more. Curious to know more about Napa Valley Wine Academy's approach to learning? Tune in now!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Christian Oggenfuss (00:25) The Origin of Napa Wine Valley Academy (01:29) Experiential learning in wine education (05:51) Wine certification and its importance (06:50) The complexity of wine language (18:26) Social and experiential aspects of wine (31:42) Challenges and evolution in the wine industry (39:24) Fostering inclusivity and diversity in wine education (45:07) Final thoughts (49:41)   Additional Resources:

The Cocktail Guru Podcast: A Tribute to Steven Spurrier Join Jonathan Pogash, the Cocktail Guru, and his father, Jeffrey Pogash, as they dive into the fascinating world of wine and spirits. In this special episode, they pay tribute to the legendary Steven Spurrier, the man who revolutionized the wine industry. Jeffrey shares personal anecdotes about his mentor, Steven Spurrier, and how a simple wine class in Paris changed the course of his life. They are joined by Steven's son, Christian Spurrier, who provides intimate insights into his father's life and legacy. Jonathan's recent trip to Paris and the memories it brought back. Jeffrey's early days in Paris and his introduction to the world of wine. The story of Steven Spurrier and his impact on the wine industry. The historic 1976 Judgment of Paris and its lasting effects. Christian Spurrier's current projects and his father's final experiment with English wine. Christian Spurrier: Screenwriter and son of Steven Spurrier, sharing personal stories and professional insights. The exciting news about the Cocktail Guru's new shop featuring cocktail kits, bar tools, and more! A sneak peek into upcoming events and limited edition memorial magnums commemorating Steven Spurrier. Facebook YouTube X (formerly Twitter) Instagram TikTok Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music For show notes and more, visit TheCocktailGuruPodcast.com. Cheers!

Mike Grgich – His 1976 Napa Chardonnay in USA/France blind tasting in Paris was The Shot Heard Round the World.   Winemaker Mike Grgich died Dec 13th 2023.  He was 100 years old. This is his story,  as told to yours truly into a nasty microphone in the lobby of the Hotel Vancouver 2016. He had just released his memoir A Glass Full of Miracles. (Note – on his way from Croatia to Napa he travelled across the Atlantic and by train across Canada to Vancouver for a lumberjack job he had applied for. The job was gone by the time he reached the west coast. So,  Mike washed dishes until he heard of a winemaking job in Napa and South he went)   Steven Spurrier, a wine expert from England who ran a fine wine shop in Paris, decided it would be fun to organize a blind tasting to coincide with America's Bicentennial celebrations in 1976. For the tasting, he gathered together the best French judges, and the finest French wines, and to salute America on its 200th anniversary he added in a few wines from some upstart winemakers in California. Steven hoped the tasting would bring favourable attention to his wine shop. But he didn't have any idea of the impact that his Bicentennial tasting would have on the world of wine. André Tchelistcheff, along with Jim Barrett, had hand-carried an armload of California wines to Paris for the competition. The blind tasting was held at the InterContinental Hotel in the center of Paris. The morning competition was devoted to white wines and the afternoon to reds. And Steven Spurrier brought together the very best white wines of Burgundy: a 1973 Meursault-Charmes, a 1973 Beaune Clos des Mouches, a 1973 Bâtard-Montrachet, and a 1972 Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles. Alongside these French legends, there was the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay crafted by Mike Grgich, and other Chardonnays from California that the French judges had never heard of either. The judges expected to sniff and gag when they tasted the California wines. But it didn't happen that way. The nine French judges blind-tasted the white wines and graded each of them. The winner was the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that Mike Grgich had made, with 132 points, the highest total scored of any of the wines, red or white, in the tasting. It was the champion! Then, to add insult to injury, the third and fourth places went to Chalone Vineyard and Spring Mountain Vineyard. In the afternoon tasting of the red wines, the French judges gave their top ranking to Warren Winiarski for his 1973 Stag's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, beating the best wines of Bordeaux, among them a 1970 Château Mouton-Rothschild, a 1970 Château Haut Brion, a 1970 Château Montrose from Saint-Estèphe, and a 1971 Château Léoville-Las-Cases from Saint-Julien. The judges were shocked as was Steven Spurrier.   Upstarts from Napa Valley had won both categories, against the very best wines of France. The French judges were speechless and a few tried to suppress the results, but without success. The following week, George Tabor's story in Time magazine announced the American triumph, and it sent shock waves throughout the world of wine. Mike received the news that they had won by a congratulatory telegram from Jim Barrett in Paris. That was the first he learned that his wine was even in the competition. Soon, though, the importance of what had happened began to sink in.. On July 4, 1977, Mike Grgich and Austin Hills, of the Hills Bros. Coffee Company, broke ground to start Grgich Hills Cellar, which from the start sold wines that were in high demand, based on Mike Grgich's reputation as the winemaker who won the Paris Tasting. Gradually, the winery purchased 366 acres, spread over five vineyards within the Napa Valley, allowing all Grgich Hills wines to be produced solely from estate-grown grapes. In recognition of that significant achievement, the winery changed its name to Grgich Hills Estate. The Paris Tasting revolutionized the wine world, establishing Napa Valley's reputation as a world-class wine region! First, it shattered the myth that only French soil can produce world-class wines. For decades New World winemakers had all been stuck in that mindset and this finally broke through it.  Second, the victory pumped new energy into the California wine industry, particularly in Napa Valley. Vintners were proud to be part of what was a revolution in American wine but they still had a long way to go. So they redoubled their efforts to make better wines each year. California's victory also inspired other winemakers in different parts of the world. Breaking the myth of French superiority gave new hope and energy to winemakers in South Africa, Italy, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, and even in Mike's native Croatia. Now they joined the race to make world-class wines, and as the years unfolded California winemakers also shared with them their technology and know-how. As part of that effort, Mike returned to Croatia in 1996 and started a new winery in order to share what he had learned with young winemakers in his homeland. George Taber, the Time magazine journalist who first reported the tasting, in 2005 wrote a detailed account of the event and its impact in his book, “Judgment of Paris: California vs. France and the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting That Revolutionized Wine.”  As a result of his historic contributions to making world-class wine in California, Miljenko “Mike” Grgich was inducted into the Vintner Hall of Fame in 2008.   A Hollywood version of this story was true but not by much.  It was called Bottleshock.   We salute the great Mike Grgich.  

Wine books. The wine world would be poorer without them. A good wine book is not just a vinous guide or a reference. It is often a companion, a walking pace way of telling a wine's story. And what could be nicer than sitting comfortably, I'm thinking by the fire, it is December after all, holding and reading a book about the region or the very winemaker responsible for the liquid in your glass? With our world shifting with alarming rapidity to the ether of cloud knowledge, the books produced by a relatively new UK wine publication house, Académie Du Vin Library, are worth celebrating. Hermione Ireland is the Managing Director and Publisher of Academie Du Vin Library and in this episode, she tells us about what led her to her role and the kind of books she is proud of publishing. The creation of the inimitable Steven Spurrier, Academie Du Vin Library is a unique publication house, specialising in books that tell a story. Books that tell a drink's story, such as This fantastic book all about Sherry A life story, such as Jean Michel Cazes's From Bordeaux To The Stars, a regional or a specific estates' story, such as Hermione's desert island wine, Chateau Musar. For the Academie Du Vin Library's website, visit https://academieduvinlibrary.com/ Patrons of my show, head to Patreon to discover your discount code created especially for you. There's still time for that perfect Christmas present!

Este episodio tiene un nombre y suceso clave: Steven Spurrier y el Juicio de París. Sí, Qatar 2022 no fue la primera vez que Francia salió segundo.

Accidentally filling the big shoes of Michael Broadbent and Steven Spurrier, Jane Anson, wine critic, author of Inside Bordeaux, founder of janeanson.com, and former Bordeaux correspondent for Decanter for nearly 20 years, is one of the world's foremost experts on the wines, history, and region of Bordeaux. Having lived in Bordeaux since 2003, Jane shares her deep insights into how Bordeaux became as famous as it is, how the systems of La Place de Bordeaux and En Primeur work, and the complex terroir of the region. She gives us insight into the content of janeanson.com and how it will be a unique look into Bordeaux, focusing on the drinkability of the wines and many of the unique features to be released. Detailed Show Notes: Bordeaux OverviewA port city far enough inland to be a safe port12th century - duchy of the English crown, wines were sold in the London marketThe system of chateaux, merchants, and negociants was built for exportTerroir is very complex (which may be why it's not talked about much), e.g., of the 61 wines in the 1855 Medoc classification, all of them are on 2 specific gravel terraces (#3 & 4) of the 6 terraces of the MedocMostly clay underneath with gravel on topLots of micro terroirsSt Emilion - has pure limestone, clay, and gravelIssues that have hurt BordeauxEvery vintage is not great, though Bordelais often say thatFrustrate people based on the prices they ask (e.g., 2009/2010 vintages - many people who bought lost money)Advantages of La Place de BordeauxBusiness to business, sell to merchants that sell to consumersVirtual marketplace - enables access to 10,000 clients globallyIncludes chateaux, brokers, and negociantsSells wine into every level of the food chain - has specialists for on-trade, off-trade, hotels, corner shops, supermarkets, etc.It doesn't build your brand but makes sure it gets everywhereGood at giving the illusion of scarcityCan use La Place for specific markets - La Place has expertise in the Asian markets (e.g., China, Vietnam, Japan)Disadvantages of La Place de BordeauxCreates a very competitive environment - low-end wines compete with each otherIt protects Bordeaux well, and merchants need to buy in bad years to get allocations in good yearsNo direct contact with consumers for wineriesLess effective for small guys that aren't established brandsNon-Bordeaux wines selling on La PlaceGone from nothing to 60 wines 5 years ago to 90 wines in 2021Provides access to global markets - shows wines next to the great wines of BordeauxOpus One - the 2nd non-Bordeaux wine on La Place (after Almaviva), has sold wines since 2004 and opened an office in Bordeaux. Barriers to joining La Place - need enough volume to get everywhere, need to do your own brand-building work, and meet customersThe increase in overseas wines has hurt smaller Bordeaux estates -> negociants have limited budgets and drop themEn PrimeurFrom the early 1980s, Parker injected excitement into the En Primeur systemPeople used to make money, but now they are often better off waiting until wines are in bottle with certain exceptions (e.g., tiny production Pomerols)No longer has the same sense of urgencyTranche system - release a small amount of wine at one price, then release more later at higher pricesnon-Bordeaux wines price more consistently than Bordeaux winesLatour dropping out of en primeur, they wanted to store wines and release them when best for consumersChateau Palmer - sells 50% en primeur, 50% 10 years later Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Nadeau is the Managing Director of Académie du Vin, a wine school originally established in Paris in 1973 by Marc's friend and partner, Steven Spurrier - the wine legend who will be known to many of our listeners as the man behind the 1976 Judgment of Paris.Dedicated to bringing a wine education program tailored to wine consumers rather than wine professionals to life, Marc  and Steven revived the Académie du Vin first in Paris and London and then in Canada in 2018. Marc has been instrumental in preserving Steven's philosophy of wine education, which, although rigorous, is focused on wine appreciation and on equipping wine lovers to derive the most pleasure from every glass.In this episode, we talk about the Academie du Vin, but also Academie du Vin Library which is a sister company of sorts that Steven founded to publish great wine books. You can learn more about Academie du Vin here: https://www.academieduvin.com/You can learn more about Academie du Vin Library here: https://academieduvinlibrary.com/Or follow both on social at @academieduvin and @academieduvinlibraryLearn more about InVintory and create your account to track an unlimited collection of wines at invintory.com, or download the app on the Apple Apple Store. For more content follow us on Instagram @invintory.

Welcome to Episode 1308, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Hermione Ireland in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. Today's guest would like to offer listeners a special discount for some books written by some of the most influential wine personalities in the business. The authors and their books can be found by going to : https://soundcloud.com/italianwinepodcast/sets/academie-du-vin-library?si=fb1b1a099f3945cb881333b25280ec4d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Please visit: academieduvinlibrary.com/ and use code ITALIANWINE in the coupon option at the checkout to receive £5 off your purchase! About today's guest: Hermione Ireland is managing director of Académie du Vin Library, the publishing venture set up by Steven Spurrier and Hugh Johnson to publish the world's best wine writing of the past, the present and the future. Follow her on Instagram at @hermione7031, and discover the range of books at academieduvinlibrary.com. If you want to learn more you can by visiting: LingkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hermioneireland Website: academieduvinlibrary.com (Company) Twitter: @hermioneireland About today's Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with FIS and the WSA, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she's lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, a judge at international wine and sake competitions, she consults with restaurants and enotecas developing comprehensive wine lists and food pairings, and she advises clients who want to curate an Italian wine collection. She currently works for Vinitaly International in Verona as a Project Manager, Educator, and the host of VOICES Series on The Italian Wine Podcast, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the global wine industry. To learn more visit: Facebook: Italian Wines in English Instagram: kiss_my_glassx Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ 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!

Mark Tarbell became fascinated with cooking at a young age. At age 14, Mark was given Jacques Pepin's La Technique as a gift and it started his culinary journey. At 18, Mark Tarbell completed a culinary apprenticeship at the Sonnesta Hotel in Amsterdam, Holland. Upon its conclusion, he went to study at culinary school in Paris, Ecole du Cuisine La Varenne, earning a Grande Diplome d'Etude Culinaire. Mark followed up his culinary education with a diploma from Steven Spurrier's l'Academie du Vin. Following his work at Michelin starred restaurants abroad and at home, Mark followed his dream to open his own restaurant. In 1994, Mark opened Tarbell's Restaurant. Tarbell's has earned more than 50 City “Best Of” and industry awards, including Food & Wine Best Restaurant. He has personally cooked for music and entertainment legends as well as political and sports celebrities and has been nominated for James Beard “Best Chef – Southwest”. Mark has appeared on many national and statewide programs, including winning on Food Network's “Iron Chef America”, featured chef on Good Morning Arizona for 15 years, as well as programs like “Good Morning America” and the “Today Show in NYC”. Mark has appeared and cooked 11 dinners at the James Beard House and contributed to and cooked for hundreds of charities over the years. Mark has won four Emmy Award's as the host of AZ PBS's “Plate and Pour” and “Check, Please! Arizona” and is a two time inductee into The Arizona Hall of Culinary Fame as Outstanding Chef and Media Master. Mark Tarbell's restaurants and retail wine shops include Tarbell's Restaurant, T's Wine Bar, The Wine Store, Tarbell's Catering and The Tavern at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Terminal 3.

Mark Tarbell became fascinated with cooking at a young age. At age 14, Mark was given Jacques Pepin's La Technique as a gift and it started his culinary journey. At 18, Mark Tarbell completed a culinary apprenticeship at the Sonnesta Hotel in Amsterdam, Holland. Upon its conclusion, he went to study at culinary school in Paris, Ecole du Cuisine La Varenne, earning a Grande Diplome d'Etude Culinaire. Mark followed up his culinary education with a diploma from Steven Spurrier's l'Academie du Vin. Following his work at Michelin starred restaurants abroad and at home, Mark followed his dream to open his own restaurant. In 1994, Mark opened Tarbell's Restaurant. Tarbell's has earned more than 50 City “Best Of” and industry awards, including Food & Wine Best Restaurant. He has personally cooked for music and entertainment legends as well as political and sports celebrities and has been nominated for James Beard “Best Chef – Southwest”. Mark has appeared on many national and statewide programs, including winning on Food Network's “Iron Chef America”, featured chef on Good Morning Arizona for 15 years, as well as programs like “Good Morning America” and the “Today Show in NYC”. Mark has appeared and cooked 11 dinners at the James Beard House and contributed to and cooked for hundreds of charities over the years. Mark has won four Emmy Award's as the host of AZ PBS's “Plate and Pour” and “Check, Please! Arizona” and is a two time inductee into The Arizona Hall of Culinary Fame as Outstanding Chef and Media Master. Mark Tarbell's restaurants and retail wine shops include Tarbell's Restaurant, T's Wine Bar, The Wine Store, Tarbell's Catering and The Tavern at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Terminal 3.

A special episode of Great Wine Lives – John Stimpfig interviews Sarah Kemp about her memories of working with Steven Spurrier. Sarah and Steven had a great partnership for over 25 years when Steven was the Consultant Editor of Decanter and Sarah was the Publisher and Managing Director. Sarah looks back on Steven's extraordinary life, one of the wine world's most beloved and well-known figures. Steven's memorial was held on January 19th at St James Garlickhythe, in the Vintry ward of the City of London. Sarah and Mark Williamson, owner of Willi's Wine Bar in Paris gave the two eulogies. Both are now available to read on The Wine Conversation website.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

MJ's guest today is former banker turned wine importer, and founder of VOS Selections, Victor O. Schwartz. Victor initially worked in the banking sector on loans, stocks and bonds, before transitioning to the wine industry. His upbringing was steeped in an intense culinary culture. In 1986, Victor moved to France to jump start his wine career. VOS Selections has been a staple in the wine industry for over 35 years. In this episode MJ and Victor talk about his journey from banking to learning the language of terroir in the country of France, where he received hands-on experience in the wine business. The duo also discuss the money that drives the wine industry vs. the farming that drives it; whether we're “there yet?” with non-alcoholic wine, the lost art of handwritten letters and its effectiveness (Thank you, Steven Spurrier), and ultimately how Victor O. Schwartz became VOS Selections. Pull up a chair, and a sharp one, this is a fast paced, laugh out loud good time with Mr. VOS!A huge thank you to Victor O. Schwartz! Follow him on IG at @vosselections Check out his website: www.vosselections.com This episode's in studio wine:Champagne Alexandre Bonnet Les Riceys - Blanc de Noirs2006 Raven No. 5 California Syrah - Sine Qua Non_____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Don't forget to subscribe and be sure to give The Black Wine Guy Experience a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show sign up at Blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguy Thank you to our sponsor: Taub Family Selections. Taub Family Selections is a dynamic fourth generation, family-owned wine import company with a truly enviable portfolio of fine wines from 11 countries. They are proud to represent an exceptional portfolio of high quality, terroir centric and historic producers from around the world, including Italy and France - where they have an exciting roster of burgeoning vignerons from Burgundy coming your way soon. Learn more at www.taubfamilyselections.comThank you to our sponsor: Napa Valley Wine Academy. It's no secret that everyone's wine education journey is unique. You deserve a wine School that not only delivers top-notch content but also guides you on the learning path that's right for you. Whether you're looking to earn your WSET certification or just get the basics the Napa Valley Wine Academy is the place to be. To learn more about NVWA go to: https://napavalleywineacademy.com/ Love this podcast? Love the cool content? Get a producer like mine by reaching out to the badass team at Necessary Media. www.necessarymediaproductions.com@necessary_media_ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

California had virtually no reputation as an international wine-growing region until 24th May, 1976 - when 11 wine experts gathered at a Parisian hotel and decided, in a blind taste-test, that wines from Napa Valley were indeed more quaffable than France's most famous varieties: a decision that shook up the world of wine, and became known as ‘The Judgement of Paris'. Upon realising how controversial her scoring would become, Odette Kahn, France's most famous wine critic, even asked for her notes back. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain why nobody predicted the rumpus that this event would cause; uncover how it paved the way for ‘new world' wines to take centre stage; and reveal how it toppled careers in the French wine establishment…  Further Reading • ‘Best French and California Wine—A Test That Changed a World' (TIME, 2016): https://time.com/4342433/judgment-of-paris-time-magazine-anniversary/ • Modern Living: Judgment of Paris' (TIME, 1976): http://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,947719,00.html • ‘Judgement of Paris with Sir Peter Michael, Steven Spurrier and Gary Myatt' (The Vineyard Hotel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlCRWqNF4xE For bonus material and to support the show, visit Patreon.com/Retrospectors We'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts: podfollow.com/Retrospectors The Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill. Theme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Sophie King. Copyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David reflects on the fifth series of the Drinking Hour, to select his favourite moments, including a tribute to Steven Spurrier, veteran drinks writer Susy Atkins, Yalumba Chief Winemaker Louisa Rose talking Viognier, Alistair Cooper MW on Chile's renaissance, Madeleine Stenwreth MW on altitude wines in Argentina and an intro to New York's Finger Lakes from Kelby Russell at Red Newt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To mark the anniversary of the death of Steven Spurrier, David is joined by Adam Lechmere of Club Oenologique to pay tribute to the legendary and much-loved man behind the famous ‘Judgement of Paris'. In partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Matt gets back together with Steve Hawley from Westland Distillery in Seattle to taste through (and talk about) The Judgement of Westland. The Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, also known as the Judgment of Paris, was a wine competition organized in Paris on 24 May 1976 by Steven Spurrier, a British wine merchant, in which French judges carried out two blind tasting comparisons: one of top-quality Chardonnays and another of red wines (Bordeaux wines from France and Cabernet Sauvignon wines from California). A Californian wine rated best in each category, which caused surprise as France was generally regarded as being the foremost producer of the world's best wines. In the spirit of the Judgment of Paris, Hawley and Westland set out on a mission to establish that single malt whiskies should be evaluated on their own merits, rather than (primarily) on where they've been made. This conversation between Matt and Steve takes a journey through roughly five months, more than 2,000 individual tastings, and single malts from America, Australia, India and Scotland. And the results are quite surprising! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/single-malt-matters/message

Enjoy this fun chat with laughs on all things Un-Wine'd, an Emmy Award winning cooking show on VPM PBS that brings in Virginia wines from the Shenandoah Valley and beyond with Tassie Pippert! Get scrumptious recipes and wine pairing ideas from this delightful person, Chef and Wine Specialist. Hear her story and find out who calls her “the next Gordon Ramsey of Virginia” in the wine industry.  Discover what happens behind the scenes to create the show and what fans do when they see her in the grocery store. Find out what her ‘tasting nights' involve and grab her helpful tips on pairing wines with your food.  Learn how Virginia wines compare to the Napa Valley and what culinary classes she teaches at JMU that take her abroad internationally. Learn about wine judging and how the Virginia Governor's Cup Competition works. Find out what Shenandoah Valley wine appeared on another show with British wine expert, Steven Spurrier, at his English cottage. Discover which of Thomas Jefferson's food favorites were introduced to America. Then get some of her favorite recipe recommendations you can try at home and more! To get more yummy gourmet easy-to-do recipes that include vegetarian options be sure to check out the Un-Wine'd website link in the show notes below. It includes a list of some of the wineries on the back roads of Virginia…Cheers! Follow Tassie! Facebook: Tassie Pippert; Instagram: @cheftassie Watch Un-Wine'd on VPM PBS Saturdays at 1:00pm! Watch previous episodes; get recipes and explore the wineries on the back roads of Virginia! https://vpm.org/un-wined  OR https://www.pbs.org/show/unwined/ VPM, Virginia's Home for Public Media, on… Facebook and Instagram: @myVPM To learn more about X2 Comedy visit: https://www.x2comedy.com/ Facebook & Instagram: X2 Comedy

Hermione and Guy discuss the life, times, and influence of Steven Spurrier.

Together we recap the recent Judgment of Napa tasting and learn more about this touching tribute to our dear departed friend Steven Spurrier.Learn more about Cultured Vine: https://www.culturedvine.com

Jill Zimorski reviews A Life in Wine by Steven Spurrier

Accidentally filling the big shoes of Michael Broadbent and Steven Spurrier, Jane Anson, wine critic, author of Inside Bordeaux, founder of janeanson.com, and former Bordeaux correspondent for Decanter for nearly 20 years, is one of the world's foremost experts on the wines, history, and region of Bordeaux.  Having lived in Bordeaux since 2003, Jane shares her deep insights into how Bordeaux became as famous as it is, how the systems of La Place de Bordeaux and En Primeur work, and the complex terroir of the region.  She gives us insight into the content of janeanson.com and how it will be a unique look into Bordeaux, focus on the drinkability of the wines, and many of the unique features to be released. Detailed Show Notes: Jane's backgroundLiving in Bordeaux since 2003, she thought she'd only be there for 1-2 yearsJournalist backgroundDecanter's Bordeaux correspondent for nearly 20 years, wrote a weekly column since 2014, the sole Bordeaux wine critic since the 2016 vintageShe took a tasting aptitude class at the enology school in BordeauxShe chose Bordeaux because it's still a big city (lived in London before), 2 hours from the Spanish border, 2 hours from ParisJaneanson.comCan be accessed by inside-bordeaux.com or janeanson.comSaw a gap in the market for a website specializing in Bordeaux vs. ~4-5 for BurgundyValue propositionNo outside investment, no advertisingFocus on drinkabilityCovers all wines that sell through La Place de Bordeaux (including the ~90 wines that are not Bordeaux wines)Regular verticals, en primeur, in bottle reportsTwo weeks of trips during the yearOne week - for high-end collectorsOne week - “free” aimed at young sommeliers, people that want to work in the wine trade to showcase the dynamic side of BordeauxLaunch specialsa translation of memoirs of a WWII soldier in BordeauxVertical of tiny producer LaFleur Saint-Jean - lies in between Lafleur, Lafleur Petrus, and Petrus in Pomerol only sells direct, sells out immediately, had never done a vertical before1% for the Planet - 1% of revenue goes towards environmental charitiesBordeaux's rise and fallKey advantagesA port city, far enough inland to be a safe port12th century - duchy of the English crown, wines were sold in the London marketThe system of chateaux, merchants, negociants was built for exportTerroir is very complex (which may be why it's not talked about much), e.g., of the 61 wines in the 1855 Medoc classification, all of them are on two specific gravel terraces (#3 & 4) of the six terraces of the MedocMostly clay underneath with gravel on topLots of micro terroirsSt Emilion - has pure limestone, clay, and gravelIssues that have hurt BordeauxEvery vintage is not great, though Bordelais often say thatFrustrate people based on the prices they ask (e.g., 2009/2010 vintages - many people who bought lost money)La Place de BordeauxBusiness to business, sell to merchants that sell to consumersVirtual marketplace - enables access to 10,000 clients globallyIncludes chateaux, brokers, and negociantsSells wine into every level of the food chain - has specialists for on-trade, off-trade, hotels, corner shops, supermarkets, etc.…It doesn't build your brand but makes sure it gets everywhereGood at giving the illusion of scarcityCan use La Place for specific markets - La Place has expertise in the Asian markets (e.g., China, Vietnam, Japan)Very rare to have exclusivity for negociantsDownsides of La PlaceCreates a very competitive environment - low-end wines compete with each otherProtects Bordeaux well; merchants need to buy in bad years to get allocations in good yearsNo direct contact with consumers for wineriesLess effective for small guys that aren't established brandsNon-Bordeaux wines selling on La PlaceGone from nothing to 60 wines five years ago to 90 wines in 2021Provides access to global markets - shows wines next to the great wines of BordeauxOpus One - the 2nd non-Bordeaux wine on La Place (after Almaviva), sold wines since 2004, opened an office in BordeauxForced negociants to share client lists (created more transparency)1st Champagne just joined - Clos des Goisses (Philipponnat) - only 600 bottles of 1996 late releaseNo Burgundy producers (not enough volume, no need for it, and the rivalry between Burgundy and Bordeaux)Barriers to joining La Place - need enough volume to get everywhere, need to do your own brand-building work, and meeting customersAn increase in overseas wines has hurt smaller Bordeaux estates -> negociants have limited budgets and drop themMarketing Bordeaux - unlikely to be another 1855 like classification, St Emilion's classification every ten years is constantly litigated, some marketing organizations: Pomerol Seduction - 8-10 Pomerol estates that band togetherBordeaux Oxygen - young producers, targeting younger audiences, no longer activeEn PrimeurDue to export focus, Bordeaux always had samples shipped off overseasFrom the early 1980s, Parker injected excitement into En Primeur systemPeople used to make money, and now they are often better off waiting until wines are in bottle with certain exceptions (e.g., tiny production Pomerols)No longer has the same sense of urgencyTranche system - release a small amount of wine at one price, then release more later at higher pricesE.g., 2010 1st growths came out at €600/bottle (these people made money), final tranche at €1,200/bottle (these people lost money) -> destroyed interest in en primeur in the Chinese marketnon-Bordeaux wines price more consistently than Bordeaux winesLatour dropping out of en primeurSaid they wanted to store wines and release them when best for consumersStill sold to negociants / La PlaceDon't1980's know if this has worked better or notChateau Palmer - sells 50% en primeur, 50% ten years later

盲品似乎是一件挺酷也挺谜的事情，大佬们一看一嗅一尝一吐，就能报出品种、产区、酒庄和年份（甚至降雨量？），确实令人佩服。本集节目我们邀请了盲品达人Kitty，一起聊一聊盲品究竟是怎么一回事。 关注「杯弓舌瘾」公众号，或微信搜索bgsyxzs加入听众交流群，欢迎您参与互动。 【对话成员】 戴鸿靖（微信公号：@佛门太闲） 钱老板（微信公号：@酒壶和点唱机） Kitty（微信视频号：@爱喝酒的Kitty先生/抖音：@Kitty酒馆） [04:15] 如何盲品一支葡萄酒 [08:30] 参加盲品大赛 [13:35] 盲品对于葡萄酒行业有什么用 [16:30] 盲品圈子的“内卷” [19:40] Steven Spurrier与巴黎盲品会 [34:00] 开始玩一场盲品游戏吧 【音乐】 Strawberry Fields Forever (The Beatles, Magical Mystery Tour) 忙与盲 (黄立行, 黑的意念) 【logo设计】杨文骥 【后期制作】马若晨 【制作总监】王若弛 【节目助理】猫老师 【收听方式】 推荐您使用「苹果播客」、Spotify、小宇宙App或任意安卓播客客户端订阅收听《杯弓舌瘾》，也可通过喜马拉雅FM、蜻蜓FM、荔枝FM和网易云音乐收听。 【本节目由JustPod出品】 【互动方式】 商务合作：contact@justpod.fm 微博@杯弓舌瘾TipsyProof 微信公众号：杯弓舌瘾 微博@JustPod 微信公众号：播客一下

“Ura-what?, Ura-where?”  Selling Uruguayan Tannat has many challenges, recognizing both the country and the signature variety not well known globally.  However, Christian Wylie, General Manager of Bodega Garzón, and owner Alejandro Bulgheroni have risen to the challenge.  So much so that the late, famed wine writer Steven Spurrier once said that “Garzón achieved iconic status in less than a decade.”  Hear all about the journey for Garzón and Uruguayan Tannat in general on this episode of XChateau. Detailed Show Notes: Christian’s backgroundChilean from a British familyStudied agricultural engineering in Chile and enology at UC DavisHe was a hands-on winemaker for a whileAn entrepreneur with fresh herbsMet an Uruguayan woman and got married to her - started the connection with UruguayWorked at Familia Deicas (Uruguay, 6 years), Santa Carolina Group (Chile; 11 years) - turned it around and grew it 3xJoined Bulgheroni Estates in 2016Now has 21 wine estates in 6 countriesGarzon is the headquartersBodega Garzón OverviewGarzón is a place in the NE part of the Maldonado provinceBulgheroni bought land in Uruguay in 1999-2000, started with olive trees and olive oil2006 - bought hills above olive trees for windmills, but Bulgeroni’s wife vetoed it2007 - Alberto Antonini comes and suggests vineyards would be good 34.8० S latitude - the same as Apalta in Chile, Barossa in Australia, and Stellenbosch in South Africa2008 - Vineyards planted~600 acres of vineyards divided into 1,500 lots>20 different grape varieties, but mainly Tannat and AlbarinoAtlantic ocean influenceGranite soils vs. clay in other Uruguayan winegrowing regions2016 - Winery opened 5-acre building on the top of the hill1st LEED-certified winery in the world~100 euro/liter winery capacity cost to build (very high)~$200M in Capex, 120k cases of wine producedHas a PGA tour preferred golf courseUruguayan Wine6,000 ha / ~15,000 acres planted, but mostly table winesGarzón represents ~20% of VCP (premium wines)Exports ~5-10% for most producers, Garzón exports ~67%300 wineries, ~60 VCP wineries, ~25 actively exportingTannat - the national grapeOriginally from Madiran, France“Survival of the Fittest” likely reason for becoming national grape in Uruguay - hot and humid climate did not do well for other dry climate European varieties, Tannat likely had better yieldsThe name comes from the tannins, has the most polyphenols (2.3-2.4x more Resveratrol than Cabernet Sauvignon)Traditional style - big, rustic, tannic, but easier to drink than Madiran; usually overripe fruit, heavy extraction, and lots of oak (heavy toast, American)Garzón Tannat - more fruity, fresh, vibrant; minimal intervention, some carbonic, cold soak, unlined cement fermentation, large vat French oakOther varieties: Marselan (lots in China, now an approved Bordeaux variety), MerlotKey markets for TannatGarzón - Uruguay (~40% of premium wine is Garzon), US, Brazil the three top; export to >50 countries (Nordics, Japan, UK, Canada, Netherlands other key markets; Growing markets - China, S Korea, Singapore, Russia, & Mexico)Uruguay in general - Brazil #1 (mostly low priced, bulk wine)Garzón portfolioEstate = entry-level, mostly sold domesticallyReserva = higher tier based on the quality of grapes,

First, thanks to listener and Patron Rafael C. for the podcast topic this week! It is the 45th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris: a tasting of California and French wines, organized but the late Steve Spurrier, that opened the door for wines from the US and all over the New World to be recognized for their excellence. We should raise a glass to him, his partner Patricia Gallagher, and to journalist and author George Taber, all of whom made this event so very significant.  Here's a quick recap, all of which we cover in the podcast... In 1976, an English wine shop owner, Steven Spurrier, and the director of his adjacent wine school, Patricia Gallagher, wanted to introduce members of the French culinary elite to the wines of California. The goal was to show them the new developments happening across the world in wine (and to get publicity for Cave de la Madeleine and the Academie du Vin -- genius marketing!).   Photo: Berry Bros & Rudd Wine Blog In preparation, Spurrier and Gallagher researched, tasted, and carefully selected 6 boutique California Chardonnays and 6 boutique Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines. They brought these wines to France and on May 24, 1976 conducted a three-hour tasting that (unbeknownst to them) would change the wine world forever.   Nine French judges sat at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris and sipped 6 California Chardonnays with a group of four high end white Burgundies (100% Chardonnay). They followed that up with 6 California Cabernet Sauvignons and four of the best Bordeaux from the Left Bank. The results were as follows:   Chardonnays 1973 Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley (family owned) 1973 Roulot Meursault Charmes, Premier Cru, Bourgogne 1974 Chalone Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains (owned by Diageo) 1973 Spring Mountain Vineyard, Napa Valley (owned by an investment company) 1973 Joseph Drouhin Beaune “Clos des Mouches,” Premier Cru Bourgogne 1972 Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley (owned by Jackson Family Wines/Kendall-Jackson) 1973 Ramonet-Prudhon, Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Bourgogne 1972 Domaine Leflaive, Puligny- Montrachet, “Les Pucelles”, Premier Cru, Bourgogne 1972 Veedercrest Vineyards, Napa Valley (shut down for 20 years, resurrected in 2005 under a sole proprietor) 1972 David Bruce Winery, Santa Cruz Mountains (family owned) Photo: National Museum of American History -- Smithsonian  The Cabernets/Bordeaux 1973 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley (owned by Chateau Ste. Michelle/Antinori) 1970 Château Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac, Bordeaux 1970 Château Haut-Brion, Graves, Bordeaux 1970 Château Montrose, St-Éstephe, Bordeaux 1971 Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains (owned since 1987 by a Japanese pharmaceutical company) 1971 Château-Leoville-Las-Cases, St. Julien, Bordeaux 1971 Mayacamas Vineyards, Napa Valley (family owned) 1972 Clos du Val, Napa Valley (family owned) 1970 Heitz Cellars, Martha’s Vineyard, Napa Valley (investor owned) 1969 Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley (owned by Jackson Family Wines/Kendall-Jackson)   Shocking and unexpected though they were, the results helped land California a seat at the table in the world of serious wine and paved the way for other regions to show that they were also capable of making excellent wines. Photo: Bella Spurrier The contest was not without objection. According to George Taber’s book (FYI -this is an affiliate link and I may earn a small commission from your purchase) the major ones were: The 20-point system was too limiting (but 20 points was standard at the time, I think any scale would have been criticized) For each category there were only four French wines to six California wines, so the odds were statistically in California’s favor (this is a very valid argument but the purpose of the tasting was for fun and learning, so we can’t really fault Spurrier for not knowing!) Spurrier didn’t choose the best French vintages (Spurrier picked French wines he thought would win, this was the best available) The French wines were too young (the tasting has been replicated and the California wines have aged better than the French wines!) Blind tastings suck – (this is very true but there was no "gotcha" here. It was just done to remove judgment, not to make people guess what wine was what Chateau!)   My additional objections: It is quite unfair to judge French wine without food. A small roll for palate cleansing isn’t enough. With a meal, the French wines would have been different. Food must be at the table for a fair judgement. The order of the wines in a tasting matters. Of course a lighter style wine tried after a heavier one will seem washed out. I don’t know what the case was here, but the “out of the hat” system was probably not the best order for the wines. We do need to realize that 1976 was a very difficult time for France. It was still rebuilding after the trauma of two World Wars in very quick succession and it took years to garner investment and get the wineries functioning and modernized. This was likely in the period of transition and that means the wines, made by traditional methods may have tasted less “clean” in comparison to the wines of California, which benefitted from cutting edge technology and scientific know-how, which was part of the culture of the reborn wine culture there.   That said, we all must raise a glass to Steve Spurrier, Patricia Gallagher, and George Taber for holding/covering this event, which improved and globalized wine for the modern times! Book cover from Amazon.com I highly recommend George Taber’s book "Judgment of Paris"  It’s a great read!   PS-- As we discussed in the show, check out my friend Tanisha Townsend's podcast, "Wine School Dropout" and her site Girl Meets Glass! ________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to YOU! The podcast supporters on Patreon, who are helping us to make the podcast possible and who we give goodies in return for their help! 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Continuiamo il nostro tour tra Vecchio e Nuovo Mondo in vigna e in cucina, allargando ulteriormente lo sguardo su quello che accade in luoghi anche molto lontani dal bacino mediterraneo-europeo esplorato nella prima parte [S3 E1].Ritroviamo con grande piacere l'amica Luciana Squadrilli, giornalista, scrittrice e critica che ci guida tra le tendenze e le storie umane più interessanti dello scenario gastronomico intercontinentale, sempre più affascinante nel gioco di identità radicate e contaminazioni.Ed è nuovamente lo speciale commentatore tecnico che sarà al nostro fianco per l'intera stagione, Giovanni Ascione alias “una vita tante vite”, a pilotarci letteralmente in un volo transocenoico denso di ricordi, incontri inattesi e bottiglie straordinarie, con cui ripercorriamo i nostri viaggi più significativi nel New World, da Argentina e Cile alla Nuova Zelanda, passando per Canada, Oregon e California.Un'occasione privilegiata per ricordare anche la figura di Steven Spurrier e la sua iniziativa, passata alla storia come “The Judgment of Paris”, che negli anni '70 determinò davvero un prima e un dopo nella percezione dei rapporti di forza tra “Vecchio” e “Nuovo” mondo del vino.Senza dimenticare la seconda parte dell'indagine dell'Ispettore Palma sulle cucine mondiali e relativa classifica definitiva: dopo averci raccontato il vertice della piramide, questa volta tocca ai fanalini di coda, con una vera e propria bonus track a tema cinematografico, altre grande passione dell'enogastro-detective più inscalfibile che ci sia.Insomma, ci sono tutti gli ingredienti per una puntata da ascoltare e riascoltare: buon divertimento!TIPICAMENTE PRESENTAVino al vino 50 anni dopoUn podcast di Paolo De Cristofaro e Antonio Boco S3 E2VECCHIO NUOVO MONDOSeconda parteCon l'amichevole partecipazione di Luciana Squadrilli, Giovanni Ascione e l'Ispettore PalmaLetture e grafica di Tiziana Battistawww.tipicamente.itCREDITIVino al Vino | Alla ricerca dei vini genuini, Mario Soldati - Bompiani (2017)LETTURE, ASCOLTI, VISIONILa buona Pizza, Luciana Squadrilli – Giunti (2016)Food, Fabio Parasecoli – MIT Press (2019)Al dente. Storia del cibo in Italia, Fabio Parasecoli – Leg Edizioni (2015)Bottle Shock, Randall Miller (2008) – Titolo italiano: Napa Valley. La grande annataCANTINECave Spring Vineyard – Beamsville (Niagara, Canada)Stratus Vineyards – Niagara-on-the-Lake (Niagara, Canada)The Eyrie Vineyards – McMinnville (Oregon, Stati Uniti)Beaux Frères Vineyards – Newberg (Oregon, Stati Uniti)De Martino – Isla de Maipo (Valle del Maipo, Chile)Casa Marin – Cartagena (Valle San Antonio, Chile)Carmelo Patti – Lujàn de Cuyo (Mendoza, Argentina)Clos de lo Siete – Tunuyàn (Valle de Uco, Argentina)Yacochuya – Cafayate (Salta, Argentina)Felton Road – Bannockburn (Central Otago, Nuova Zelanda)Cloudy Bay – Rapaura (Marlborough e Central Otago, Nuova Zelanda)TAVOLEAstrid y Gastòn (Gastòn Acurio) – Lima (Perù)Mirazur (Mauro Colagreco) – Menton (Francia)The Den (Zaiyu Hasegawa) – Covent Garden, Londra (Gran Bretagna)Ikoyi (Jeremy Chan) – St. James's, Londra (Gran Bretagna)BRANI MUSICALIJamendo Licensing Unlimited catalog subscription for Spreaker - Tipicamente Podcast Lets Rock – Audio EarthHappy Inspiring Guitar – ch joyKey to Success - Discover_the_Possibility – Akashic RecordsExtreme Sports Nu Metal – AntarcticbreezeInspirational Americana Folk Guitar – codemusicJoyful Africa – pinegrooveBelieve in your success – ADDICT SOUNDShining Through – AlumoPeaceful Crescendo - MPMProducerSigla Ispettore Palma:Hard Boiled incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3857-hard-boiledLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Effetti sonori: freesound.org

Benvenuti amici! Recorded on March 12, 2021, the SLAS crew takes a moment to remember wine expert, Steven Spurrier, who passed on March 9, 2021 before touring and discussing the complexity of Italian wines. Hosts Esmael, Aïda, Bianca and Jason expound upon prosecco, prosciutto, celebrity drinking buddies, and test their ever emerging skills as sort-of sommeliers.

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

清明連假，有空來錄音，那來錄個跟這樣假日有關的葡萄酒，那就是打破許久葡萄酒的默認法國酒就是讚的印象的那個男人，真的去當酒神了，Steven Spurrier~ 快速的讓大家認識這位大神，為何讓人覺得利害以及他的地位為什麼不可磨滅！ #1976 #巴黎品酒會 #巴黎審判 #法國 #新世界 #哈林說 #wine #葡萄酒 如果大家也有難以啟齒，不好意思問的問題，都歡迎留言給我，我會盡所能，跟以過去所學習的經驗來幫大家回應。 留言連結 : https://open.firstory.me/user/ckc1qfuzf9d890918s9gd3jgw/comments 很歡迎大家的支持請我喝一杯的( 威士忌/葡萄酒/咖啡)， 下次播出時，我會跟大家說誰請我們喝哪一杯了..... ^^歡迎抖內 ( $$$ ) --> https://pay.firstory.me/user/harlemsay --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/harlem27/message

清明連假，有空來錄音，那來錄個跟這樣假日有關的葡萄酒，那就是打破許久葡萄酒的默認法國酒就是讚的印象的那個男人，真的去當酒神了，Steven Spurrier~ 快速的讓大家認識這位大神，為何讓人覺得利害以及他的地位為什麼不可磨滅！ #1976 #巴黎品酒會 #巴黎審判 #法國 #新世界 #哈林說 #wine #葡萄酒 如果大家也有難以啟齒，不好意思問的問題，都歡迎留言給我，我會盡所能，跟以過去所學習的經驗來幫大家回應。 留言連結 : https://open.firstory.me/user/ckc1qfuzf9d890918s9gd3jgw/comments 很歡迎大家的支持請我喝一杯的( 威士忌/葡萄酒/咖啡)， 下次播出時，我會跟大家說誰請我們喝哪一杯了….. ^^歡迎抖內 ( $$$ ) -->  https://pay.firstory.me/user/harlemsay

清明連假，有空來錄音，那來錄個跟這樣假日有關的葡萄酒，那就是打破許久葡萄酒的默認法國酒就是讚的印象的那個男人，真的去當酒神了，Steven Spurrier~ 快速的讓大家認識這位大神，為何讓人覺得利害以及他的地位為什麼不可磨滅！ #1976 #巴黎品酒會 #巴黎審判 #法國 #新世界 #哈林說 #wine #葡萄酒 如果大家也有難以啟齒，不好意思問的問題，都歡迎留言給我，我會盡所能，跟以過去所學習的經驗來幫大家回應。 留言連結 :  https://open.firstory.me/story/ckn0htg5uda0w0a495v836jkc?m=comment 很歡迎大家的支持請我喝一杯的( 威士忌/葡萄酒/咖啡)， 下次播出時，我會跟大家說誰請我們喝哪一杯了..... ^^歡迎抖內 ( $$$ ) -->  https://pay.firstory.me/user/harlemsay Powered by Firstory Hosting

Season 2 Episode 6 – Taint That a Shame The guys start out this episode with a tribute to the late Steven Spurrier. Mr. Spurrier was a huge influence on wine in general, but especially on California. He put together the famous judgment at Paris that put California wine on the world map. His passing is a great loss for the wine world. Pete and Mike send their condolences to Steven’s family and friends. After this tribute, the talk turns to the crux of the episode. VinoMike was reading an article about a breakthrough in the cork industry to eliminate cork taint and thought, “That’s an episode!” So, Pete and VinoMike grabbed a bottle of Brianne Day’s 2014 Johan Vineyard Pinot Noir, popped the cork, and sat down to record. Before getting to the main discussion, they share their love of Brianne’s wines. If you want some seriously delicious Pinot Noir, check her out! Now, on to the taint show. Cork taint is caused by bacteria and chlorine forming a compound called TCA. That flaw in the cork gets into the wine to make it smell like wet cardboard (or wet dog). It is unpleasant to say the least. Luckily for wine consumers, there is a breakthrough by the world’s largest cork manufacturer, Amorim, that eliminates TCA. What a relief it will be to open a great bottle you’ve been aging properly with nearly full confidence it will be good. This will help consumers, retailers, and restaurants tremendously. Everyone wins here because Amorim has made this advancement at no additional cost to the customer! The guys give you a full breakdown of how cork is made – from cork oak trees to the manufacturing facility. Lots of information and a ton of fun! Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Website: That Wine Pod Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2021 – All Rights Reserved

De la délicatesse, de la réserve et pour autant des trésors de qualités et de sensibilités dévoilés dans ce podcast autant graphique que bachique ! Aujourd'hui recontre avec Michel Tolmer, le papa des trublions de la dégustation que sont Mimi, Fifi et Glouglou. Pour la sortie du tome 3 (édition de L'Épure), "Mimi, Fifi et Glouglou se mettent à table", j'avais très envie d'interroger Michel sur la création, la bande-dessinée... et le vin dans tout ça. Avec Michel, nous avons parlé - dans le désordre toujours ! - de l'art de se moquer, de recette et de la fine subtilité de l'absurde, de dialogues aigres doux et d'armature... et de  chaussures bien sûr ! Une conversation à  boire avec les oreilles ! À très vite, ici ou là... et n'oublie pas ! Où que tu sois, en bas de chez toi ou pas loin de chez toi, il y a toujours un caviste, un sommelier, un restaurateur passionné qui sera heureux de te conseiller et d'échanger avec toi sur le et les mondes du vins.  Les références de l’épisode : MUSIQUE Osez osez Joséphine, Alain Bashung LIVRES La dégustation, Steven Spurrier et Michel Dovaz Skin Contact d’Alice Feyring, aux éditions Nuriturfu Mes aventures sur les routes du vin, Kermitt Lynch  La corne de vache et le microscope, Christelle Pineau VIN Les Champagnes de Clément Perceval, ses coteaux champenois TABLES PARISIENNES Thierry Bruneau, restaurant l’Ebauchoir Au nouveau nez, cuisine italienne Pour me suivre et communiquer, je réponds sur insta @yanndiolo ou par email yanndiolo@gmail.com

Last year, Jason Wise and Steven Spurrier watched Bottle Shock together as a commentary track/live watch for the movie. While the full movie will go live on March 26, here's a sample of the conversation.

Join Antoine Abou-Samra, the host and the Wine Dream Team, Jaime Araujo, Akos Forczek and Tanisha Townsend for The Wine Hour #2. We have the pleasure to welcome Laurent Plantier, Co-founder of Alain Ducasse Entreprise and Partner at FrenchFood Capital. Laurent co-founded Alain Ducasse Entreprise, and developed the group both in France and internationally. He led the group's diversification strategy, investing in hospitality (Chateaux et Hotels de collection), edition (Alain Ducasse Edition) and education (Alain Ducasse Education). Under his leadership, the group grew from 0 to 85M€ of revenues in 17 years. Laurent is now a partner in French Food Capital, an investment fund backing leading companies in food and non-alcoholic beverages. PROGRAM Uncorked [2:45] The Wine Dream, Jaime Araujo and Akos Forczek shared their memories of Steven Spurrier. Our Surprise Guest, Nicole Rolet, also shared her fond memories of Steven Spurrier, her friend and mentor but also the President of ARENI Global. Licensed To Taste [20:07] Tanisha Townsend takes us on a trip to discover the wines of Argentina, and answers the questions of the audience. Have A Drink With Me [32:52] Antoine Abou-Samra interviews Laurent Plantier. He talks about his Ducasse years, his investment philosophy and some of the challenges of Wine today. He answers questions from the audience. The interview ends with the Pivot Questionnaire.

In light of Steven Spurrier's passing last week, we are rereleasing this 2018 conversation he had with our interim executive director, Chris Tanghe. We remember Steven as a humble leader in the industry, whose passion and curiosity for the world of wine inspired countless others in their careers. We hope you'll enjoy hearing Steven's insights about the UK's wine history and its influence on several of Europe's major wine regions. 

Creme Egg beer, Nootropic drinks and a toast to Steven Spurrier This week, the three chat Irish whiskey, creme Egg beers, brain boosting CBD drinks and raise a toast to one of wine's greatest legends, Steven Spurrier. Episode sponsored by our friends at Samuel Gelston's Irish Whiskey You can see more about them at www.samuelgelstons.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, the three chat Irish whiskey, creme Egg beers, brain boosting CBD drinks and raise a toast to one of wine's greatest legends, Steven Spurrier. Episode sponsored by our friends at Samuel Gelston's Irish Whiskey You can see more about them at www.samuelgelstons.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep. 115 - Il Judgement of Paris è stata una degustazione alla cieca che si è tenuta il 24 maggio del 1976, una competizione fra gli imbattibili vini francesi ed i quasi sconosciuti vini della California. Eppure i nove giudici, tutti francesi, non riconobbero i loro vini e diedero la vittoria a due cantine americane, segnando l'inizio della notorietà della Napa Valley. Organizzatore della storica degustazione fu il degustatore inglese Steven Spurrier, morto il 9 marzo di quest'anno all'età di 79 anni. Fu il primo non francese a creare una scuola di degustazione in Francia, aprendo un proprio wine shop dove sugli scaffali si trovavano vini di tutte le parti del mondo. Per il 1976 in Francia questo era quasi un sacrilegio. Questo episodio spiega come tutto ebbe inizio. In memoriam. Link. https://time.com/4342433/judgment-of-paris-time-magazine-anniversary/---Unisciti al gruppo Telegram The Digital Wine e alla pagina Facebook, chatta con me su Telegram dove mi trovi come Wine Roland. Puoi leggere approfondimenti, schede tecniche, report e rassegna stampa diventando sostenitore del podcast: iscriviti alla versione in abbonamento della mia newsletter, oppure diventa Patron. Puoi farlo qui: La Newsletter: https://wineroland.substack.comIl canale Patreon: https://patreon.com/thedigitalwineIl blog: https://blog.thedigitalwine.comThe Digital Wine è sponsorizzato da Winearound.com---Credits:Sigla iniziale e soundtrack: The Secret Frickin Blues Plan (c)2012 by Admiral Bob CC 3.0 ft. texasradiofish, unreal_dm http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/38038Sigla finale: Blue soul (with Harmonica) by Bluemillenium (c)2013 CC 3.0 http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Bluemillenium/43145

Welcome back wine friends, this week our House Wine is all wines Beaujolais. From the light bodied and quaffable, but ever scandalous, Beaujolais Nouveau all the way the Cote du Py in Morgon,  this episode goes deep. We learn that the Gang of Four is not just another post punk band and that not all press is good press, especially when there are 1,000,000 bottles of wine on the line. I was very saddened this week by the passing of Steven Spurrier,  truly a larger than life legend in the wine world and I don't do justice at the top of the show relaying his contributions - so if you would like to know more the words of one of his friends and colleagues Jancis Robinson best serve his memory: https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/steven-spurrier-1941-2021My resources for this show are as follows: The Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition by Jancis RobinsonThe World Atlas of Wine 8th Edition by Jancis Robinson. https://www.kermitlynch.com/https://vinepair.com/articles/somms-love-cru-beaujolais/I also talk about A LOT of wines and winemakers! Here is the list: Marcel Lapierre: https://www.marcel-lapierre.com/en/home/Hubert Lapierre: (No website) https://www.larvf.com/domaine-hubert-lapierre,10452,401065.aspJean Paul Thevanet: https://www.kermitlynch.com/our-wines/jean-paul-thvenet/Jean Foillard: https://www.kermitlynch.com/our-wines/jean-foillard/Guy Breton: https://www.kermitlynch.com/our-wines/guy-breton/Clos de la Roilette: https://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews/france/burgundy/domaine-coudert-clos-de-la-roilette-fleurie-beaujolais-40755Jules Chauvet: https://www.morethanorganic.com/jules-chauvetLouis Jadot: https://www.louisjadot.com/Georges DuBouef: http://www.duboeuf.com/If you spot something that needs correcting or you would like to request an episode you can reach out at housewinepodcast@gmail.com or check out the House Wine Instagram @housewinepodcast This podcast is 100% independent, it is written, narrated and produced by myself, Rachael so if you heard something you liked then scroll down and leave a comment or review, that is the best way that you can support the show. Until next week, I hope you drink something delicious! Music Credit:Too Cool by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-coolLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Chris and Tim are back and talking about the completion of the XBOX acquisition of Bethesda and SO much Disney News! Tim also shares his expertise into Steven Spurrier (the wine connoisseur)who passed and his impact on the Napa Wine Country. All the links are here! linktr.ee/fomocastgaming

Remembering Steven Spurrier and honouring Aimee Parkes.   THE SHOW The news came early this week and the news traveled fast. The great Steven Spurrier had died. “The wine world lost one of its great adventurers last night.” “It seems extraordinary that the wine world is going to have to survive without someone who has... The post March 13th, 2021-Remembering Steven Spurrier and honouring Aimee Parkes. appeared first on Mulligan Stew.

  Wir trinken Aligoté 2019, St. Birs Exogyra Virgula 2019 und Corps de Garde Pinot 2018 – alle von Goisot. Außerdem: Lecker Essen mit Lesser-Panda-Ramen, Steven Spurrier ist gestorben (das ist der mit dem Judgement of Paris, der im Film “Bottle Shock” von Alan Rickman gespielt wird). Detail und eine Bezugsquelle gibt’s bei Christoph, und […]

  Wir trinken Aligoté 2019, St. Birs Exogyra Virgula 2019 und Corps de Garde Pinot 2018 – alle von Goisot. Außerdem: Lecker Essen mit Lesser-Panda-Ramen, Steven Spurrier ist gestorben (das ist der mit dem Judgement of Paris, der im Film “Bottle Shock” von Alan Rickman gespielt wird). Detail und eine Bezugsquelle gibt’s bei Christoph, und […]

Jason Wise and Dustin Wilson reflect on the time they spent with Steven Spurrier over the years and the mark he left on the world.

In this episode Kat shares the juicy and bold 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Austin Hope in Paso Robles and the benefits of a daily meditation practice. She also spends a moment celebrating the life of wine legend, Steven Spurrier. Cheers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Wine legend Steven Spurrier dies - US tariffs on Scotch temporarily suspended - British buying more spirits than wine for the first time - Wine of the Week: Juvé y Camps Millesimé Cava 2017

En este episodio hablamos sobre como los vinos caros no necesariamente son los mejores, damos nuestra opinión sobre el dicho "el mejor vino es el que más te guste", importantes regiones vitivinícolas como la Borgoña y como se vio involucrado Napoleon en su historia,  por supuesto "The Judgement of Paris" tremendo tasting organizado por Steven Spurrier y hablamos de tonterías como probablemente el termino whitexicans mal interpretado por nosotros.... todo esto y más en este episodio, no te lo pierdas!

In this special episode, We have the opportunity to chat with one of the wine industry's most storied and accomplished figures, Steven Spurrier, perhaps best known for organizing the 1976 Paris Testing that helped catapult Napa Valley onto the world wine stage.

For the TRANSCRIPT click here This episode I am joined by the incredibly knowledgable Certified Sommelier Amanda McCrossin who has become a real authority on Napa Valley. After many years working at Press Restaurant (The world's largest Napa Valley wine list) and visiting a different Napa Valley winery each day, she now shares her passions through her Youtube channel and Instagram SommVivant. She's also the co-host of the podcast Wine Access Unfiltered. You've guessed it, we are talking all things NAPA! To skip ahead: 1.13s: Winery of the Week: Robert Mondavi 3.55s: What is Fumé Blanc? 5.00s: Wine Tasted: Robert Mondavi Reserve Fumé Blanc To Kalon Vineyard 2015 7.29s: Chat with Amanda 8.52s: How she got into wine and her wine story, especially at Press Restaurant 14.55s: What do people want to know when they arrive in Napa? 18.22s: Favourite place to sip a Sauvignon Blanc and enjoy the scenery 18.44s: Pritchard Hill 21.10s: Inglenook Winery 23.37s: The architecture and development of Napa 25.46s: The Glass fire and smoke taint 31.31s: Thoughts on Robert Parker 36.47s: Cabernet Franc in Napa 39.58s: Kongsgaard Albariño 42.44s: Screaming Eagle  46.18s: Scarecrow 48.31s: Mountain fruit Cabernet Sauvignon 53.06s: Steven Spurrier, The Judgement of Paris and The Movie Bottleshock Thank you as ever for listening. You can pop across to my blog to read other articles or book your very own wine event: www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or watch some wine videos on my Youtube Channel Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Send me your messages to @eatsleep_winerepeat on Instagram or email me at janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk And don't forget there are exclusive episodes available over at https://www.patreon.com/eatsleepwinerepeat Cheers to you!

Listen to Steven Spurrier discuss his first trip to Uruguay – find out which grapes he thought had a future, the producers he admires, and why he thinks the wines are more European than South American.

Part 2 of the interview with Steven Spurrier.

Steven Spurrier born 5th October 1941, was educated at Rugby School and the London School of Economics. In 1964 he joined the wine trade as a trainee with Christopher and Co (established 1665). In 1970 he moved to Paris and purchased Les Caves de la Madeleine, a small shop in the centre of the city, and in 1973 opened L'Academie du Vin, the first independent wine school in France. As a partner, he became involved in divers ventures allied to wine: Le Bistrot a Vin, a winebar/restaurant in the business quarter of La Defense; Le Chemin des Vignes, a warehouse and bottling plant on the outskirts of Paris; Le Moulin du Village and Le Blue Fox, a restaurant and winebar near the Caves de la Madeleine. Spurrier is perhaps best known for having created the tasting between top Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines from California and France in May 1976, subsequently referred to as The Judgement of Paris. A recreation of this event was held 30 years to the day on May 24th 2006, simultaneously in London and Napa In 1988, he sold his wine business interests in Paris and returned to the UK to become an independent wine consultant. His clients have included Harrods in London and Hediard in Paris, Singapore Airlines and Christie's for whom he created the Christie's Wine Course in 1982. He is also Consultant Editor for Decanter Magazine and Chairman of the Decanter World Wine Awards, now the world's biggest wine competition, since its inception in 2004 and Chairman of Decanter Asia Wine Awards, Asia's largest wine competition, since 2012. He is the author of eight books on wine of which two: L’Academie du Vin Wine Course and L'Academie du Vin Guide to French Wines have been translated into several languages. Some of the prizes and awards that Steven Spurrier has won include "The Bunch Award" for articles in Decanter in 1996, "Le Prix de Champagne Lanson” in 1997, "Ritz Carlton Millienia Lifetime Achievement Award" in 1999 and "Le Prix Louis Marinier” for writing on Bordeaux in 2000. In 2001 he was awarded "Le Grand Prix de l'Academie Internationale du Vin" (only the third time this award has been given since 1982) and also "The Andre Tchelistcheff Maestro Award” from California. He is married, with two grown-up children, and lives, when not travelling, in London and Dorset. After much reflection and research, he decided with his wife Bella to plant a vineyard on their farm in south Dorset. There are now 25 acres planted to 55% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier to make English Sparkling Wine under the name Bride Valley Vineyards, the first vintage being harvested in October 2011, the month of his 70th birthday. In 2017 he was made Decanter Man of the Year and also Honorary President of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. In 2018 his memoirs were published under the title “Wine a Way of Life.” In 2019 he created with partners the Academie du Vin Library, which will publish new books and re-publish old classics for world wide distribution.

In 1976, the Americans beat the French in their own tasting. Meet the architect of this famed event, Steven Spurrier. You will never sip another glass of wine and not think of this story.

Corey Beck Corey Beck, chief winemaker for Francis Ford Coppola's wine portfolio, is back on California Wine Country today, joining Steve Jaxon, Dan Berger and Barry Herbst from Bottle Barn. Corey grew up in Knights Valley and his grandfather was a vineyard manager for Chateau Montelena. He planted the vineyard that produced the grapes that won the Judgement of Paris. The label said Alexander Valley-Napa, even if Alexander Valley is actually in Sonoma. Dan Berger briefly tells the story of the Judgement of Paris. Steven Spurrier ran a wine shop in Paris and decided to stage a blind tasting competition between his favorite California wines and the best French wines, with French judges. When the California wines won both the white and the red, the French establishment rebelled, but when they restaged it several years later, California won again. Beck started with the Coppola company in 1998 as assistant winemaker. In 2006 they acquired the Sonoma property which is theirs today, complete with swimming pool. The Coppola Family portfolio other properties including Inglenook. “The good news is, we work for a creative genius,” he says. Last Monday night was the award ceremony where Francis Ford Coppola received a lifetime achievement award from Wine Enthusiast. He said, “One of the great joys of my life is that all my family members are now on a wine label.” His Director's Cut wines are made in Sonoma County. Barry Herbst says that Coppola wines did very well in the SF Chronicle competition this year and they are available at Bottle Barn. Corey Beck gives credit to the growers who produce their fruit. They also have a property in Oregon now. According to Dan Berger, Oregon is producing great Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc, in addition to Pinot Noir. Dan says Gamay Noir is hot as a pistol up there, and we don't even get any in California. The Coppolas also have a resort property in Italy. They practice and celebrate the Italian way of life, centered around the dinner table, and including good wine, in all of their locations. They describe the wide variety of brands and labels, especially the Diamond series, a consumer-friendly price point. Dan says that Francis wanted those wines to be dry, not “soft.” Those wines were dry with structure and balance and “...the market place became a little more sophisticated because of what Francis did.” In the mid-90s, when they launched the Diamond Series in the US, there were roughly 3000 wine wholesalers and only 1800 wineries in the US. Now, we have around 600 wholesalers (with some consolidation) and 11,000 wineries in the US. Today that makes it more difficult to get the wines “through that hourglass.” Nothing is easy, with consolidation on the wholesale side and the winery side and many alternatives to wine. A major difference, says Dan Berger, is direct-to-consumer sales. Three years ago, 10% of the wine sold in the US was sold direct-to-consumer, and today that is 40%. That is a huge change and Dan credits Bottle Barn for having the Number One retail concept with their new business model combining the Bottle Barn store with a robust online store that offers delivery.

Corey Beck, chief winemaker for Francis Ford Coppola’s wine portfolio, is back on California Wine Country today, joining Steve Jaxon, Dan Berger and Barry Herbst from Bottle Barn. Corey grew up in Knights Valley and his grandfather was a vineyard manager for Chateau Montelena. He planted the vineyard that produced the grapes that won the Judgement of Paris. The label said Alexander Valley-Napa, even if Alexander Valley is actually in Sonoma. Dan Berger briefly tells the story of the Judgement of Paris. Steven Spurrier ran a wine shop in Paris and decided to stage a blind tasting competition between his favorite California wines and the best French wines, with French judges. When the California wines won both the white and the red, the French establishment rebelled, but when they restaged it several years later, California won again. Beck started with the Coppola company in 1998 as assistant winemaker. In 2006 they acquired the Sonoma property which is theirs today, complete with swimming pool. The Coppola Family portfolio other properties including Inglenook. “The good news is, we work for a creative genius,” he says. Last Monday night was the award ceremony where Francis Ford Coppola received a lifetime achievement award from Wine Enthusiast. He said, “One of the great joys of my life is that all my family members are now on a wine label.” His Director’s Cut wines are made in Sonoma County. Barry Herbst says that Coppola wines did very well in the SF Chronicle competition this year and they are available at Bottle Barn. Corey Beck gives credit to the growers who produce their fruit. They also have a property in Oregon now. According to Dan Berger, Oregon is producing great Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc, in addition to Pinot Noir. Dan says Gamay Noir is hot as a pistol up there, and we don’t even get any in California. The Coppolas also have a resort property in Italy. They practice and celebrate the Italian way of life, centered around the dinner table, and including good wine, in all of their locations. They describe the wide variety of brands and labels, especially the Diamond series, a consumer-friendly price point. Dan says that Francis wanted those wines to be dry, not “soft.” Those wines were dry with structure and balance and “...the market place became a little more sophisticated because of what Francis did.” In the mid-90s, when they launched the Diamond Series in the US, there were roughly 3000 wine wholesalers and only 1800 wineries in the US. Now, we have around 600 wholesalers (with some consolidation) and 11,000 wineries in the US. Today that makes it more difficult to get the wines “through that hourglass.” Nothing is easy, with consolidation on the wholesale side and the winery side and many alternatives to wine. A major difference, says Dan Berger, is direct-to-consumer sales. Three years ago, 10% of the wine sold in the US was sold direct-to-consumer, and today that is 40%. That is a huge change and Dan credits Bottle Barn for having the Number One retail concept with their new business model combining the Bottle Barn store with a robust online store that offers delivery.

France, Italy, Spain, Germany: these are the ancient Old World wine-growing regions of Europe, where continuity and history reign supreme. California, Australia, South Africa and Chile: these are some of the New World areas, where technology and science trump tradition. Old World wines tend to be light-bodied, with herbal, mineral and floral components. New World wines, thanks to warmer climates, are generally full-bodied, fruity and higher in alcohol. But which wines are the greater? To battle it out, Intelligence Squared brought together two of the UK’s most celebrated wine experts for this major debate.Fighting for the tradition and terroir of the Old World was Jancis Robinson, wine correspondent of the Financial Times and the first person outside the wine trade to qualify as a Master of Wine.Fighting for the modernising spirit of the New World was Oz Clarke, the last winner of the World Wine Tasting Championship, and the youngest ever British Wine Taster of the Year.The debate was chaired by Amelia Singer, TV presenter and former wine writer for Waitrose Food magazine.Plus there were questions from the audience from renowned wine experts Steven Spurrier and Hugh Johnson.Each member of the audience was given two glasses of wine, provided by Waitrose & Partner:Old World: Castello Colle Massari, Montecucco Rosso Riserva (Tuscany)New World: Saint Clair, Hawkes Bay Syrah, New Zealand (Hawke's Bay) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chateau Montelena will forever hold a special place in Napa Valley wine history after famously winning Steven Spurrier's 1976 Paris tasting. In 2014 Matt Crafton was named winemaker there and today he maintains the heritage of this iconic producer. With a strong belief in sustainability Crafton is paving the way to the future while staying true to the legacy of Chateau Montelena. We sat down to discuss this and also to taste some delicious wine.

Neste epiisódio seguimos a narrativa de George Taber sobre o Julgamento de Paris e conhecemos um pouco mais sobre Bordeaux e os competidores tintos franceses. Tintim! Anos 1970: a França manda Para compreender a dimensão da quebra de paradigma que foi o resultado da famosa degustação coordenada por Steven Spurrier nos anos 1970, é necessário... The post SV#60 – Bordeaux: os vinhos tintos franceses no Julgamento de Paris appeared first on Simples Vinho.

Steven Spurrier, Consultant Editor for Decanter, joined the Wine Scholar Guild for a chat on his new Academie du Vin Library, named for France’s first private wine school that he opened in Paris in 1973. Through this venture he’s reviving classic pieces of wine literature from the past, bring them into the present for future enjoyment. In this interview he offers perspective on the cultural aspect of wine writing and the relationship of writing to not only learning about - but the enjoyment of - wine. The Academie du Vin Library will also be commissioning some new works by contemporary wine writers. He also shares some behind-the-scenes information on his Bride Valley Brut from his vines in Dorset. Being that he’s the mastermind behind the historic 1976 blind wine tasting that became known as the Judgement of Paris we had to ask: will there be a Judgement of Dorset?

ACP 070: Try This Hot Mojito? TIME 1:00 Wine needs to air-e-ate? Mellow out? What's that word! Some interesting notes from Decanter.com: Clément Robert MS, head sommelier and wine buyer at 28-50 wine bars, recommends giving a wine 60 minutes, on average, to aerate. ‘If you were, for example, in the presence of a fragile wine, like an old vintage bottle, then I would not risk aerating it too much. I would probably open it in advance and try to find the right type of glass.' In the case of most white wines, Steven Spurrier says, ‘because they don't have tannins, the need for aeration is rarely necessary.' TIME 1:50 “I love my coffee at like 120 degrees” TIME 2:00 “I've been in hot tubs hotter than that” TIME 2:15 Temperature reveals a lot about the coffee, such as the extraction. At a ‘lower temperature' (say, 120-140) different flavors will come through such as (1) sweetness, (2) clarity of fruit flavors, (3) perception of oil, (4) acidity. TIME 2:40 “The closer a beverage is to your body temperature, the more you can taste of it” TIME 3:20 “Milk based drinks that are hot have a texture to them, so enjoy them sooner" before the texture is gone TIME 3:50 The anatomy of the espresso machine is beautiful TIME 4:40 The “Perfect Manhattan” dilutes over time in a wonderful way. The boozy body will mellow and entertain your palate in a different way. TIME 5:20 Rockford Roasting Coffee, hot cocktails on the espresso machine. A hot Mojito on the espresso machine? Nuts! Direct message me on Instagram for the recipe =] @Audio_Cafe TIME 6:00 As cocktails get hot we found less booze/spirit was needed. Such as a Hot Mojito, there was no soda water to thin the spirit and the hot water added significant aroma of rum TIME 6:30 Part of taste is smell and when its hot it will get into your nasal cavity faster TIME 7:00 Hot Margarita with Miller High Life? Yes. TIME 7:50 Drinks will cool down quicker than they will warm up…. Hot beverages will cool ‘faster' because they don't have a heating element assisting them. Cold cocktails usually have ice sitting and helping. TIME 9:15 There isn't a lot of holding drinks at hot temps in the cafe world. Coffee cup “MiiR” MiiR.com TIME 10:00 Coffee served at 3 degrees difference. Obviously brewing temperature is a huge factor. Note from our legal department: *No water was harmed during the boiling process of this intro and outro* Also, can you believe this episode took me 3 hours to edit? Insanity, why do I do this to myself? Well, because of great people like Derrick Wessels (Instagram @Coffee_Derrick). Fun forum about temperature: https://forums.egullet.org/topic/111478-proper-chilled-cocktail-temperatures/

The world of wine hasn’t always been the way it is today. In 1976, Steven Spurrier held the Judgment of Paris, a blind tasting where American wines beat out the classic French wines and put wine on a global platform. Wine critics like Jancis Robinson, one of the most prolific wine writers, started to influence what wine people drank. And then there’s Fred Dame, father of the restaurant wine list and the man that made the sommelier profession what it is today. In SOMM 3, these three legends of the industry sit down in Paris to taste the rarest bottles of their careers. Meanwhile, Dustin Wilson gathers the greatest blind tasters of today in New York City for a secret tasting similar to the original Judgment of Paris, with the goal to see if any of the world’s Pinot Noirs can stand up to the greatest Burgundies of France. In the end, both tastings cross with results that could change the world of wine forever.

Chris Tanghe chats with Steven Spurrier about the role of the United Kingdom in the history of the wine trade, and Geoff Kruth interviews Terry Kandylis of 67 Pall Mall for insight on current trends in London.

This episode, 33 of Paris GOODfood+wine, is devoted to #Wine ; Host Paige Donner interviews Mark Williamson, owner and founder of the legendary Paris Willi's Wine Bar and Maceo Restaurant; 2nd interview is Steven Spurrier, Decanter's Man of The Year 2017 and the original organizer of the Judgement of Paris. This show, Episode 32 of Paris GOODfood+wine has been brought to you by the generous support of Paris Food And Wine and also FoodWine.Photography. You can find out more about food+wine events in Paris at parisfoodandiwne.net All music is free of rights and royalty free provided by FreeSoundTrack. This show features Mike Vekris' Breaking Square. Show Intro/ Outro Jazzy Paris background courtesy of BenSound Music. Paige Donner is the host, producer and founder of Paris GOODfood+wine. She can be reached at PaigeDonner.info . For media collaborations foodwine.photography Paris GOODfood+wine © 2018 by Paige Donner All Rights Reserved

“Wine-trade quintessential Englishman,” wine writer, and, recently also wine producer, Steven Spurrier reminisces about his initial forays in the wine-trade in London and Paris. In his account, Spurrier talks about the seminal blind competition “The Judgement of Paris” which he organized in 1976 and of his love for Italian wine and Italy. Join Monty Waldin in a friendly chat with a world-famous wine personality.

In May 1976, new unknown Californian wines beat top French wines in a blind wine tasting in Paris. The result shocked the wine world, it transformed the reputation of Californian wine, and horrified the French wine industry. We hear from Steven Spurrier, the man who organised the wine tasting. Photo: A man smells wine in a wineglass. (Getty Images)

In May 1976, new unknown Californian wines beat top French wines in a blind wine tasting in Paris. The result shocked the wine world, it transformed the reputation of Californian wine, and horrified the French wine industry. We hear from Steven Spurrier, the man who organised the wine tasting. Photo: A man smells wine in a wineglass. (Getty Images)

Steven Spurrier is a Consulting Editor for Decanter Magazine. Steven is famed for conducting the "Paris Tasting" of 1976, wherein wines from California bested the French in a blind tasting. He discusses that day in May '76 in this episode, providing a front row seat to what happened. He also shares surprising details from his life before and after.

May 24th, 2016 is the 40th Anniversary of the blind tasting heard 'round the world. In 1976, Chateau Montelena's Chardonnay and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars' Cabernet Sauvignon beat the best the French had to offer; a shocking result at the time. Yet it almost wasn't publicized. Hear how the historic Paris Tasting came together, where the winning Chardonnay grapes were from and how the word spread across the world. Guests include tasting organizer Steven Spurrier, Time Magazine journalist George M. Taber, winemaker Mike Grgich and winegrower Helen Bacigalupi. Fill a glass and enjoy the tale of a significant moment in wine making history.