Tag Archives: Red wine

Podcast 23-Value from Bordeaux

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).

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Oh to live on Mt. Veeder with the Fontanella’s and the colored balloons.

Oh to live on Mt. Veeder with the Fontanella’s and the colored balloons.

Ok so perhaps a stretch on the Niel Young lyrics but the sentiment sure is there. It would totally rock to live on Mt Veeder like the Fontanella’s. You see Jeff and wife Karen have something of a paradise property where Jeff crafts some exceptional wines for his own label, as well as for custom crush clients.

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Vintuba TV – Review Fontanafredda Barbera

Vintuba TV – Review Fontanafredda Barbera

ChrisO takes a look at the 2008 Fontanafredda “Briccotonde” Barbera which heralds from the Piemonte region of northern Italy. Come see what $11.99 will buy you.

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Do you Enkidu?
Vintuba TV Episode 2

Do you Enkidu?<br />Vintuba TV Episode 2

In this Episode of Vintuba TV we explore the world of Pinot Noir and Epic of Gilgamesh. Now inevitably 99% of you (of course I am not talking to you because you belong to the 1% who know everything) are asking yourselves either who the hell is Gilgamesh (hint check out the link I provided [...]

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Tuesday night wine recommendation: 2006 Andrew Rich Pinot Noir “Cuvee B”

Tuesday night wine recommendation: 2006 Andrew Rich Pinot Noir “Cuvee B”

Here is this Tuesday night’s wine recommendation: 2006 Andrew Rich Pinot Noir “Cuvee B” Willamette Valley, Oregon.  Bright medium Ruby color. On the nose aromas of plum, red fruits, floral, cinnamon, vanilla, earth and menthol. On the palate it shows flavors of cola, baking spice, cranberry, red cherry and vanilla. The tannins are ripe and [...]

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Podcast 15 The wines of Robert Skalli

Podcast 15 The wines of Robert Skalli

Don’t count France out when it comes to Value!

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Podcast 14 Leo Steen Wines

Podcast 14 Leo Steen Wines

ChrisO goes it alone in this podcast and introduces one of his favorite small wineries in north Sonoma County, Leo Steen Wines. These fantastically crafted wines (Chenin Blanc and Syrah) are the work of Danish winemaker Leo Hansen, who also happens to be the winemaker for Stuhlmuller Vineyards.

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Vintuba Podcast 12 South Africa and “the beer drinking idiot”

Vintuba Podcast 12 South Africa and “the beer drinking idiot”

ChrisO, “Everyman’s Wine Snob” and JonM, the self professed “Beer drinking idiot from St. Louis” discuss value wines from South Africa as well as ChrisO’s recent appearance on WineBizRadio.

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Review 2007 Thorn Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz

2007 Thorn Clark Terra Barossa Shiraz This is a great value wine from a great producer in Australia! This wine has an opaque core with a beautiful purple rim. On the nose the wine is medium in intensity and showing some developing aromas of licorice, medicinal notes, cassis, mint, bramble with hints of black cherry. [...]

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REVIEW: 2004 Domaine Georges Vernay Cote Rotie “Blonde du Leigneur”

REVIEW: 2004 Domaine Georges Vernay Cote Rotie “Blonde du Leigneur”

The Story: Domaine George Vernay was founded by (as the name would imply) George Vernay. Today the winery and vineyards are run by his children, Luc and Christine Vernay and the estate extends over 16 hectares. Seven (17.3 acres) of the 16 hectares (39.5 acres) are in the appellation Condrieu, of which three hectares (7.5 [...]

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Holiday Wines- sure to awaken you from your mono-varietal zombie state

Here are three wines that I think should be on your holiday list, if not on your table. If you are looking for the old school predictable holiday wine recommendation I suggest you look elsewhere.

Global #PortDay 2012

Global #PortDay 2012

This day is an opportunity for not only producers, but wine educators, geeks, blogs, mainstream media, and the general public to put down their Cabernet and Chardonnay and join in a global celebration and education centered around Port.

Global #ChampagneDay October 28th 2011 – A Thank You

Global #ChampagneDay October 28th 2011 – A Thank You

The 2nd annual 2011 installment of #ChampagneDay was off to a roaring start. I received too many email to count from countless individuals, wine educators, businesses and producers on how they could participate. What excited me most about this is that many wanted to host events and organize get-together in their local area, which was exactly what I had envisioned for this day all along, people getting together to celebrate, educate, enjoy, and most of all build relationships. I was fortunate to hosted an event with Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson here in Napa at the Westin Verasa.

The ‘tastes like chicken’ phenomenon that is killing terroir!

The ‘tastes like chicken’ phenomenon that is killing terroir!

Is it not time that we do the lesser known regions and the new world wine world the favor of stopping the comparisons to their old world brethren? After all, the only thing that truly taste like chicken is chicken!…

First Day in Bordeaux

First Day in Bordeaux

I am in Bordeaux and I invite you to join me virtually as I submerse myself in all things Bordeaux over the course of the next week.

Cuban Picadillo and Saffron Yellow Rice

Cuban Picadillo and Saffron Yellow Rice

This is an old family recipe that my grandmother used to treat us to when we lived in Florida and reminds me of the rich Cuban traditions that were such a big part of my culinary awakening and that still continue to influence me. Invite some friends over grab a couple or three bottles of wine (see my recommendations below) and spoil them with this dish; you will be the talk of the supper club circuit.

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