Ep 570: 8 Refreshing Red Wines
In this episode, I discuss eight refreshing red wines that are lighter, fresher, and perfect for sipping on a warm day. I give you ideas for wines that go easy on the oak, tannin, and alcohol, and foc...
9 Heinä 202546min
Ep 569: The Masters of Vernaccia di San Gimignano Cappella Sant'Andrea with Owner & Winemaker Francesco Galgani
Last fall, I met Francesco Galgani and tried his wines and I was completely blown away. I always think of Vernaccia as a more historical Pinot Grigio -- light on flavor, boring, and not anything to ge...
2 Heinä 202552min
Ep 568: Alternatives to a Favorite -- Sauvignon Blanc
It's another edition of the "Alternatives to a Fave" series! This time: Sauvignon blanc. As an extension of the Grape Mini-series, for this series I come up with lists of wines that lovers of a specif...
25 Kesä 202539min
Ep 567: The Wines of Victoria, Australia with CEO of Wine Victoria, Stephanie Duboudin
Stephanie Duboudin, CEO of Wine Victoria, joins to educate us on this state at the southern end of Australia that has a ton of diversity and makes all styles of wine. A boutique winery heaven, Victori...
17 Kesä 202553min
Ep 566: The Greats of Bordeaux – Pauillac
Located the middle of the Médoc, 50 km/31 miles northwest of Bordeaux, Pauillac is home to 18 of the 61 châteaux classified 1855, just under a third of the list. There are three first growths, two sec...
11 Kesä 202559min
Ep 565: Back to Basics – 8 Ideas to Break Your Rut and Discover New Wines
As part of the Back to Basics series, in which I update previous podcasts on practical topics that can be helpful to everyone, I update podcast Episode 28 from September 2011! Rick was the co-host the...
3 Kesä 202531min
Ep 564: The Greats – Taurasi DOCG
On the heels of my trip with a group of Patrons to Campania, I wanted to do a show on Taurasi while it was still fresh in my mind. Taurasi, a small (472 ha / 1,166 acres) DOCG region, is indisputabl...
28 Touko 202549min
Ep 563: Alentejo, Portugal -- Original Blends, Great Value
This week I go in depth on one of the best value regions of Portugal -- Alentejo. These wines are mainly blends and they are as easy on the palate as they are on the wallet -- a perfect combo! Photo...
20 Touko 202543min
