ChrisO, from vintuba.com, interviews Andrew Lazorchak from Wine Soiree, the man behind the latest wine aeration innovation. Watch as wine is spilled, decanters hugged, and millionaires made.
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October 28th 2010 is Global #Champagne Day
Join in a global #CHAMPAGNE tasting with friends from around the globe!
You can partake in person or online, all you will need is a bottle of #champagne and a willingness to share your thoughts.
We think that life is worth celebrating with #Champagne, great friends, and great food every day, not just on October 28th.
Podcast 23-Value from Bordeaux
We are particularly excited about this podcast because we get to discuss a topic that is not usually associated with this region, and that is value. Join us as we taste through 3 wines; a white, rose, and red wine from the broader appellations of Bordeaux. All of the wines we taste are in the sub $15 range and deliver on the promise of good QPR (quality price ratio).
Rhone where you want to – An interview with John Alban
Ever wonder why the annual Hospice du Rhone event is held in Paso Robles California and not the Rhone Valley of France? Well so did we! We asked John Alban, the founder of and chief evangelist of the Hospice du Rhone movement, this very question and many others and got answers that may surprise you. Who would have thought that you would hear Rhone wines mentioned in the same sentence as Baskin Robins, 80′s big hair glam rock, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. What are some of your favorite Rhone style wines?
Vintuba TV – South Stage Cellars
ChrisO reviews a bottle of 2007 Alchemy from South Stage Cellars after his trip to Southern Oregon. Who knew that the “everyman’s wine snob” would enjoy this wine?!
Catching a Mutineer – The Alan Kropf Interview
While at Hospice du Rhone 2010 we were able to catch up with Alan Kropf of Mutineer Magazine. Watch this video to see what it takes to hang with the big boys in the wine and spirits publications world.
Only the Rhonely – HdR2010 coverage – part 1
I know it’s a cheesy title but we could not resist! JonM, AdamW, and ChrisO- that’s me by the way- were lucky enough to be able to attend the 18th annual Hospice du Rhone event held in Paso Robles. What follows are the first three videos in the Hospice du Rhone 2010 series.
Great Wines in Columbia
So as I have done for the past 3 years I decided to attend the 34th Annual Columbia Wine Tasting which was held on Sunday, April 18, 2010. A benefit for the Columbia College Culinary Arts Program, tickets are $45 per person. Over 50 statewide wineries and local food purveyors were represented.
Vintuba TV- Annual Life Cycle of the Vine
FYI not your plumbers Bud break either:
Contrary to popular believe not all the action in the winemaking process happens in the cellar, some of the most fascinating activity takes place in the vineyard throughout the four seasons. Take a quick look at this short video on the life cycle of the vine so that you can better understand what is going on in the vineyards year round. For more detailed info see below:
Thanksgiving Wine+Food Chat w/ Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson
I was graciously invited, along with Rick Bakas, by Andrea Robinson, Master Sommelier, to be on her live Thanksgiving Wine & Food pairing show this last Sunday. It was so much fun to meet the celebrity winemaker guests including; Janet Trefethen, Joseph Wagner, and Cyril Chappellet. Watch the video and then head over to Andrea’s website to vote on your favorite wine to pair with Turkey.