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Ep 305: Gaia Gaja on the Past and Future of Barbaresco and Piedmont, Italy
42:04
This week, one of the most famous wine producers in the world Her philosophy, outlook, and class show why Gaja has earned its place at the top of the wine world. We discuss:
Thanks to Wine2Wine Verona for inviting me to speak and for allowing me the opportunity to meet Gaia Gaja and share this show with all of you!
Don't forget to order your Wine For Normal People book today!! _______________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
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Dec 09, 2019 |
Ep 304: Hightower Cellars, Red Mountain, Washington, and an Honest Look at WA Wine
59:18
Tim and Kelly Hightower of Hightower Cellars have been making beautiful wine in Washington State (in the northwest of the US) specifically Red Mountain, for about 2.5 decades. They tell us about the evolution of Washington State wine, their path to owning a boutique winery, and then we discuss some of the reasons Washington wine can and should be so much more popular. This is a real insightful look into the challenges and opportunities of Washington State wine! Map (C) "Wine for Normal People" book Here are some of the points we hit:
Don't forget to order your Wine For Normal People book today!! _______________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
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Dec 02, 2019 |
Ep 303: Alternative Wines For Thanksgiving Pairing
35:42
We have much to be grateful for this year – Patrons, the release of the
Traditional Whites:
Alternative whites:
If you want… Rosé:
Sparkling:
Traditional Reds:
Alternative Reds:
Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
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Nov 19, 2019 |
Ep 302: The Insider View of Long Island Wine with Lieb Cellars and Bridge Lane Wine
01:08:45
Long Island has 3,000 acres planted with grapes and at least 60 wineries. Lieb Cellars has been around for nearly 30 years and this week Russell Hearn, winemaker for Lieb Cellars and Bridge Lane Wines (who has been there since the start), and Ami Opisso, General Manager and Long Island native, tell us about why Long Island is special, why Lieb is different, and how Bridge Lane is the king of quality wine in alternative packaging (yes, we cover this in detail!). After discussing all the various accents on this show (yeah, I'm from the 'Island so you'll hear me get mine back when Ami and I tawk!), we dig deep into Long Island.
We move on to wine! We talk about...
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I love this service!! Last Bottle Wines finds great wines and offers them at a one time discount. Last Bottle Wines is a fun way to discover the best wines at the lowest prices. They offer a range of prices from low end to high end $9 to $99 and the wines range from the lesser known kinds like Albariño and Bläufrankish to Cabernet, Merlot and Chardonnay. Visit: http://lastbottlewines.com/normal and join to get a $10 instant credit to use toward your first order. Invite your wine drinking pals and they’ll get $10 instantly and you get $30 when they make their first buy.
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Nov 13, 2019 |
Ep 301: Sheldrake Point Winery -- Refreshing Candor (and wine) in the Finger Lakes
39:27
Sheldrake Point Winery in the Finger Lakes began in 1997. For most of that time, Dave Wieman, vineyard manager, and Dave Breeden, winemaker, have been with the winery. They dish on what it's really like it is to make wine in this ever-changing, awesome region. Here are the show notes:
Sheldrake Point will be at Underground Wine Events on 11/9/19!
Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
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Nov 05, 2019 |
Ep 300: A Past, Present, and Future look at Wine, for Normal People
49:45
As we always do when we hit a milestone, for episode 300 we reflect on three things we each have learned in the last 8 years. We talk about the process of planning, writing, and publishing the book and possible future wine trends. We thank you for all your support over the years!
Don't forget to order your Wine For Normal People book today!! _______________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
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Oct 29, 2019 |
Ep 299: Texas Wine Country with the Wineries of Texas Fine Wine
58:04
Texas is one of the oldest winegrowing states in the US, with vines predating California by 100+ years. The first vineyard in North America was by Franciscan priests circa 1660 in Texas and the industry grew throughout the 1800s. Texas is important in another way, as horticulturist Thomas Munson contributed greatly to finding the solution to the phylloxera epidemic, which effectively saved the European wine industry from total ruin. After Prohibition decimated the industry in the 1920s, Texas jump started it's wine industry in the 1970s and today it's roaring back. Texas has 400 producers and it is growing and growing.
Jennifer McInnis, General Manager of Bending Branch and Ron Yates, the owner and President of Spicewood Vineyards, are part of a marketing consortium representing five of Texas’ most distinguished wineries: Bending Branch Winery, Brennan Vineyards, Duchman Family Winery, Pedernales Cellars and Spicewood Vineyards. Member wineries produce wines from Texas grapes, that try to express the terroir of Texas Hill County and the Texas High Plains. Here are the show notes: We start off talking about Texas, an area I admittedly (used to) know very little about. We cover:
Then we discuss the 5 wineries of Texas Fine Wine and their goals of
We wrap by talking about the bright future of Texas wine!
Don't forget to order your Wine For Normal People book today!! _______________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
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Oct 21, 2019 |
Ep 298: The Transformation of Loudoun County, Virginia -- The Vineyards at Lost Creek
47:12
Loudoun County, Virginia is in close proximity to Washington, D.C. -- the farthest vineyards are just over an hour's drive away. But the area has been known more for big, beautiful farms that are good for weddings rather than as a premier wine region of Virginia. Today, this is changing and Lost Creek is part of that change. About 7 years ago Aimee and Todd Henkle of Lost Creek decided to buy a beautiful property that made mainly sweet wines and change it into a place with elegant, dry reds and whites. Aimee tells her story and that of a region maturing each year. Here are the show notes:
Lost Creek will be at the Underground Wine Event on 11/9/19! Get your tickets before we sell out!.
Don't forget to order your Wine For Normal People book today!! _______________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
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Oct 15, 2019 |
Ep 297: Anthony Road Wine Company -- a Legend in the Finger Lakes Region of New York
01:10:03
Anthony Road Wine Company is a legend in the Finger Lakes Region of This week I speak with Peter Becraft, a man of many talents. He
Here are the show notes:
Peter and Anthony Road will be at the Underground Wine Event on 11/9/19!
You can meet Peter and try his wines at the Underground Wine Event in Washington, D.C. on November 9, 2019!
Don't forget to order your Wine For Normal People book today!! _______________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
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Oct 08, 2019 |
Ep 296: Boundary Breaks of the Finger Lakes, Where Terroir Reigns Supreme
51:05
Boundary Breaks is located in the Finger Lakes in Central New York. It's the consummate cool weather growing region, where Riesling and aromatic whites reign supreme. Bruce Murray, the founder and creative force behind Boundary Breaks, tells us how he went from newspaper man, to working with Elon Musk, to running a winery so focused on terroir, they don't even have a dedicated winemaker.
Here are the topics we discuss:
You can meet Bruce and try his wines at the Underground Wine Event in Washington, D.C. on November 9, 2019!
Don't forget to order your Wine For Normal People book today!! _______________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
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Oct 01, 2019 |
Ep 295: Sleight of Hand- Washington State's Wine Magic
01:10:58
Sleight of Hand Cellars is the fulfillment of two dreams. Jerry Solomon was a real estate attorney in San Diego who longed for a small town life and wanted wine to be part of it. Trey Busch was a Walla Walla winemaker who had insane talent but needed a partner to make his dream winery a reality. The two created Sleight of Hand 12 years ago to create exceptional, terroir driven wines that reflect the unique land of Walla Walla and Columbia Valley. Jerry takes us on a journey of the winery, the land, and the beautiful wines they produce!
They will be at Underground Wine Event on November 9, 2019 – don’t miss it! www.undergroundwineevents.com/events
Here are the show notes:
Don't forget to order your Wine For Normal People book today too!! ____________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
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Sep 24, 2019 |
Ep 294: Walla Walla, Washington's Fathers of the Vine -- Eric McKibben of Pepper Bridge Winery and Amavi Cellars
42:44
Eric McKibben grew up in Walla Walla, where his dad, Norm, is a The business is truly a family business. Norm is still involved but Eric is a partner. Eric worked for 11 years in Seattle in the telecom industry, earned an MBA and then returned to Walla Walla in 2003, where he is an active partner at Amavi Cellars and Pepper Bridge Winery. In 2004, he assumed the duty of General Manager at Amavi Cellars. He also taught me pretty much everything I know about Walla Walla and is one of the best advocates for the region there is! If you get a chance to try these wines, you should do it -- they are pure Walla Walla and purely excellent! Here are the show notes:
Don't forget to order your Wine For Normal People book today too!! ____________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
I love this service!! Last Bottle Wines finds great wines and offers them at a one time discount. Last Bottle Wines:
Visit: http://lastbottlewines.com/normal and join to get a $10 instant credit to use toward your first order. Invite your wine drinking pals and they’ll get $10 instantly and you get $30 when they make their first buy.
Coravin is the first and only tool in the world that lets you pour wine without removing the cork. You can pour wine in any amount and preserve what’s left of the bottle for weeks, months of even years. Thousands of wine professionals, from sommeliers to winemakers, around the world have tested and trust Coravin with their wines and it will change the way you drink wine too. For a limited time, visit Coravin.com and enter NORMAL at checkout to get $20 off your purchase of $50 of more!
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Sep 16, 2019 |
Ep 293: Afton Mountain Vineyards Proves Why Virginia Wine is So Unique
50:43
Virginia, on the east coast of the United States, has much history with grape growing, but not all of it was good. Today, however, exciting producers have mastered their microclimates and are making some of the freshest, most nuanced, terroir-driven wines in the United States.
Elizabeth and Tony Smith both grew up in Charlottesville and had lifelong ties the Blue Ridge Mountains. After working and raising a family in coastal VA, and even trying their hands at grape growing there (not quite the right terroir!), they decided to move back to their hometown for their second act – winegrowing and making. They bought Afton Mountain Vineyards in 2009 and in this show, Elizabeth shares their story and how they came to make some of the best wine in Virginia.
Find out more about Elizabeth and her wines at www.aftonmountainvineyards.com and come to the Underground Wine Event on 11/9/19 in Washington D.C. to meet her and taste her beautiful wines!
Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
Coravin is the first and only tool in the world that lets you pour wine without removing the cork. You can pour wine in any amount and preserve what’s left of the bottle for weeks, months of even years. Thousands of wine professionals, from sommeliers to winemakers, around the world have tested and trust Coravin with their wines and it will change the way you drink wine too. For a limited time, visit Coravin.com and enter NORMAL at checkout to get $20 off your purchase of $50 of more!
I love this service!! Last Bottle Wines finds great wines and offers them at a one time discount. Last Bottle Wines is a fun way to discover the best wines at the lowest prices. They offer a range of prices from low end to high end $9 to $99 and the wines range from the lesser known kinds like Albariño and Bläufrankish to Cabernet, Merlot and Chardonnay. Visit: http://lastbottlewines.com/normal and join to get a $10 instant credit to use toward your first order. Invite your wine drinking pals and they’ll get $10 instantly and you get $30 when they make their first buy.
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Sep 09, 2019 |
Ep 292: The Secret, Stunning Wine of Swartland, South Africa
43:20
Just 40 miles/65 km north of Cape Town lies a large area that makes the most exciting, sought after wines in South Africa. Swartland (Dutch for 'black land') is full of young, passionate winemakers making wines that respect the hot, dry land from which they derive and are able to create wines of such depth, flavor, and nuance that it’s hard to believe so few know about them. In this show, we tell you about the Syrah, Rhône and Mediterranean varietals, the Chenin Blanc and other stunning white blends coming from this area and why you need to seek it out ASAP!
Overview of the region…
We dork out on plate tectonics!
Grapes/Winemaking
We talk about South African and Swartland Wine history
Producers and the Swartland revolution
Top producers
Don't forget to order your Wine For Normal People book today too!! ____________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
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Sep 05, 2019 |
Ep 291: Vinho Verde (has so much more to it than you know!)
33:04
If you think Vinho Verde (pronounced veeng-yo vaird) is just a fizzy summer sipper, we're about to open up a new world for you in this show. You CAN get the run of the mill stuff but with multiple grapes, regions, and producer styles, if you dig deeper this wine has way more to it than you think!
What wine is here?
Winemaking:
Wine style:
History
Location/Land:
Climate:
Subregions: 9, can be on the label with the name Vinho Verde
Monção e Melgaço: Best region, but least typical Vinho Verde
Lima:
3 Similar regions: Cávado, Ave, Sousa -- Mild
Basto: inland – HOT with high rainfall
Amarante: Inland
Paiva:
Baião: Inland/continental
Food Pairing:
Don't forget to order your Wine For Normal People book today too!! ____________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
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Coravin is the first and only tool in the world that lets you pour wine without removing the cork. You can pour wine in any amount and preserve what’s left of the bottle for weeks, months of even years. Thousands of wine professionals, from sommeliers to winemakers, around the world have tested and trust Coravin with their wines and it will change the way you drink wine too. For a limited time, visit Coravin.com and enter NORMAL at checkout to get $20 off your purchase of $50 of more!
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Aug 26, 2019 |
Ep 290: Theresa Breuer of Georg Breuer Represents Rheingau, Riesling, and the New Face of German Wine
58:24
If you had no interest in Riesling or in Rheingau previously, this show will change your mind completely and make you jump out of your seat to try Georg Breuer's exquisite wines. Theresa Breuer is a young woman who found herself (sadly, earlier This show should give you a perspective on why Rheingau is so special and make you understand why a dork like me loves this place so much! Here are the show notes: HISTORY
Rheingau Education!
Theresa gives us the deep dive into site specific info. It's fascinating:
Theresa unveils big news: Weingut Georg Breuer bought some land in the (very different, Mittelrhein-type) wine area of Lorch, to the west of their Grand Cru vineyards. They will be learning more about the sites, and making wine from them soon! Check out the videos on my YouTube Channel -- you will love Theresa even more!
Don't forget to order your Wine For Normal People book today too!! ____________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
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Coravin is the first and only tool in the world that lets you pour wine without removing the cork. You can pour wine in any amount and preserve what’s left of the bottle for weeks, months of even years. Thousands of wine professionals, from sommeliers to winemakers, around the world have tested and trust Coravin with their wines and it will change the way you drink wine too. For a limited time, visit Coravin.com and enter NORMAL at checkout to get $20 off your purchase of $50 of more!
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Aug 19, 2019 |
Ep 289: Orange (Skin Contact) Wines
44:00
We tackle a wine style that is adored in certain hip, wine "in-crowd" circles: "orange" wine, which is actually white wine made like a red -- there is long contact with the skins and seeds that give the wine a darker, orange-ish color, and VERY different flavors. M.C. Ice and I are not big fans, but we do our best to explain the phenomenon of these whites made with skin contact.
Here are the show notes:
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MACERATING WHITE JUICE WITH SKINS?
Different styles:
Regions:
Food Pairing: Skin Contact wine is versatile with food pairing but it depends on the weight and the treatment of the wine (length of maceration, barrel v. stainless steel, etc).
Don't forget to order your Wine For Normal People book today too!! ____________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
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Visit: http://lastbottlewines.com/normal and join to get a $10 instant credit to use toward your first order. Invite your wine drinking pals and they’ll get $10 instantly and you get $30 when they make their first buy.
Coravin is the first and only tool in the world that lets you pour wine without removing the cork. You can pour wine in any amount and preserve what’s left of the bottle for weeks, months of even years. Thousands of wine professionals, from sommeliers to winemakers, around the world have tested and trust Coravin with their wines and it will change the way you drink wine too. For a limited time, visit Coravin.com and enter NORMAL at checkout to get $20 off your purchase of $50 of more!
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Aug 13, 2019 |
Ep 288: Martinborough, NZ and the Glory of Wellington Wine Country with Simone Madden-Grey
46:03
No, it's not a typo: Martinborough is a quality enclave in the larger Wellington Wine Country of New Zealand, which we discuss in depth in this episode. Simone Madden-Grey returns to tell us about the stunning Pinot Noir, citrusy Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling, up and coming Syrah, and other excellent Wellington wines that must be on your radar!
Here are the show notes: Wellington Wine Country Overview
Location
Climate/Terroir
Soil
Climate
Sub Regions: North to south
Wine Style: Red, white, sparkling (usually Methode Traditionnelle), rosé and sweet wines are all produced in the region
The producer list!
_________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: 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! Check it out today: And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!
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Aug 09, 2019 |
Bonus Sponsored Ep: Greg Lambrecht, Inventor of Coravin
37:24
Although sponsored by Coravin, this is the same as any other interview show! Don't miss it! Greg Lambrecht is the inventor, founder and board member of Coravin™ along with a number of other medical device companies. Greg holds a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He holds numerous patents in the fields of gynecology, general surgery, cardiology, and orthopedics.
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Aug 07, 2019 |
Ep 287: The Grape Miniseries -- Chenin Blanc
59:18
In this episode of the Grape Miniseries, we discuss Pineau de la Loire, a.k.a, Chenin Blanc! This white grape is one of the most versatile in terms of wine styles it can make – from floral sparkling, to stunning dry and off dry versions to unctuous dessert wines. Chenin is underrated, not always treated with regard, but it has a pedigree and a class that can’t be doubted. After hearing about all it has to offer, you’ll want to run out and get a bottle ASAP!
Here are the show notes: What Is Chenin Blanc?
Flavors of Chenin
Viticulture:
Winemaking
Wine regions Loire, France
Languedoc: Crémant de Limoux, Chenin must account for at least 20% and up to 40% of the blend with Mauzac, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
South Africa
United States
Other wine regions: Australia,New Zealand, Argentina blended with Chardonnay, Mexico and Canada, and India and Thailand grow it too!
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Jul 30, 2019 |
Ep 286: The Extreme Altitude Vineyards of Salta, Argentina
40:44
Salta, Argentina contains the highest altitude vineyards in the world and some of the most unique wines. At these heights, UV radiation changes the grapes so in this tiny, remote area, the wines contain flavors and character you won't find from anywhere else! Here are the show notes: ______ Overview:
Location
Sub areas of Salta
Wine:
Wineries Mentioned: Bodega El Esteco:Altimvs and Chañar Punco are top wines from the Bodega
San Pedro de Yacochuya: Founded in 1988 by Arnaldo Etchart and Michel Rolland. Made an international reputation for the area
Porvenir de Cafayate:Oenologist Mariano Quiroga, with the American consultant Paul Hobbs (we had the Amauta Malbec while we were recording the show!)
José Luis Mounier, Finca Las Nubes: a high-altitude terroir expert, Torrontés, Cabernet Sauvignon
Colomé and Tacuil wineries in Los Molinos: Both growing vines at 2,500 meters/8,200 above sea level. Colomé’s Altura Maxima is at 10,000 feet/3,111 meters
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Jul 22, 2019 |
Ep 285: Mendoza, Argentina and it's many facets
51:15
Mendoza is Argentina’s most important and prolific wine region, representing two-thirds of the nation’s wine production. We talk about the effect of altitude and other geographical features that make this area so unique. Then we break down sub regions and discuss the incredible diversity that guarantees there is a wine style for every palate out of this beautiful, mountainous wine region.
Here are the show notes: First we tackle the stats and some history on the region:
Next, we discuss the unique geography and terrain of the region:
We chat about grapes and wine colors of Mendoza
Then we riff on sub regions for the rest of the show! I. South Mendoza:
II. East Mendoza
III. North Mendoza: also warmer, can be very soft/low tannin and low acid wines
IV. Primera Zona: Maipu and Lujan de Cuyo – 40% of Argentina’s wineries, 881 inn total Maipu –12 districts, 6% of Argentine wine
Important Subareas:
Luján de Cuyo –14 districts, 8% of Argentine wine production
Important Subareas: Agrelo
Las Compuertas
Perdriel
Vistalba (means "view of the dawn" in Spanish)
V. Uco Valley (Valle de Uco)-- 14% of all Argentinean wine
Important Sub areas: Tupungato
Tunuyán
San Carlos
Please shop around, try all the different styles and let us know what you like! I promise we will be doing the same!
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Jul 15, 2019 |
Ep 284: Lorenzo Muslija from Andis Wine in Sierra Foothills, California
01:02:57
This week I speak with Lorenzo Muslija, the co-owner and
Opened in November of 2010, Andis Wines is a boutique winery located in historic Amador County in California's Sierra Foothills. They source from the best vineyards in the Sierra Foothills, hand sort and ferment their wine in small lots and the result is well-balanced, food friendly, terroir-driven wines. Lorenzo recently became a co-owner of the business and we talk about his fascinating personal story, his love of Sierra Foothills, and what makes Andis unique. Here are the show notes:
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Jul 09, 2019 |
Ep 283: US Wine Lovers Victorious In the Supreme Court Case with Tom Wark
46:41
Tom Wark, executive director of the National Association of Wine The Supreme Court of the US, the highest court of the land, has basically decided that states are not permitted to block interstate commerce -- meaning wine shops anywhere in the US are permitted to ship wine to any consumer in the US, unless there is a health and safety reason for them to forbid it (which is pretty hard to prove!)
Tom and I discuss the finer points of the case (https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/18pdf/18-96_5i36.pdf)
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Jul 02, 2019 |
Ep 282: Greece Overview
58:36
Greece is among both the oldest and among the newest wine nations Here's a rundown of the topics we covered: Geography: We go over where the heck Greece is and what’s here that’s good for grapes!
History
Classification:Before we launch into the regions and wines, we tell you about the classification
The Regions and Grapes Northern Greece: Epirus, Macedonia, Thrace Thrace –isbordered by Turkey and Bulgaria in the North, Aegean in the south, makes mostly international wine varieties
Epirus: NW Grecian mainland, mountains are essential to high quality.
Central Greece: Central Greece, Thessalia Central Greece (this is where Athens is): Hot and dry, more white than red
Thessalia (Thessaly): Borders Greek Macedonia, Central Greece, the Aegean Sea – Mediterranean climate with continental influences. Best areas are in the mountains that surround the region
Southwestern Greece: Ionian Islands, Peloponnese Peloponnese: Where Sparta and Olympia were this is a peninsula on the southern edge of mainland Greece. Best areas are on the eastern side of the Peloponnese, at altitude
Ionian Islands: Ruled by Venetians in Middle Ages – today tourism = shrinking vineyards
CRETE Crete: Largest Island (150 miles long), on the southern edge of Aegean. Hottest vineyards in Greece.
Aegean Islands
To sum up:
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Jun 24, 2019 |
Ep 281: 30 Years of Tablas Creek with Jason Haas
52:38
Jason Haas from Tablas Creek returns (he was in Ep 162) to give Here are some of the things we chatted about:
We wrap with: What’s in the next 30 years? Please check out Tablas Creek. Many consider them the best winery in America. It's a hard point to argue once you have their wines!
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Jun 18, 2019 |
Ep 280: Provence, France
53:12
Provence, France is a multifaceted wine region. Although it makes mainly rosé, there is much to explore here. To start, not all of that rosé is created equal. And there are whites and reds you may not be aware of, that are just stunning. This podcast is a surprising, dorky, deep look at this beautiful wine region. Climate and terroir
Blends, not varietal wines:
Provence rosé appellations
Côtes de Provence: 90% Rosé, 6.5% red, 3.5% white
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence: 82.5% Rosé, 5.5% White, 12% Red
Coteaux Varois en Provence: 85% Rosé, with red and white
Bandol Wine: Nearly 70% is red wine with rosé, small amt of white
Bellet Wine: Equal amounts of white, red, rosé
Palette: Red, white, rosé made east of Aix-en-Provence in hills
Coteaux de Pierrevert: Cool climate red, white and rosé wines are mainly made from Grenache, Syrah, Cinsaut, Clairette and Rolle Cassis Wine: White is 75% of production, with red and rosé
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Podcasts referenced: Ep 160: The Rosé Story with Ian Renwick Ep 227: Derek Van Dam, CNN Weatherman on Weather and Wine Ep 277: Bordeaux -- An Insider View with Serge Doré |
Jun 10, 2019 |
Ep 279: Greg La Follette of Alquimista Cellars and pioneer of Sonoma, CA Pinot Noir
49:35
Greg La Follette is known in the wine world as a founding father of California Pinot Noir. A former seminarian and biochemist with degrees in Plant Biology and Chemistry, he was an early AIDS researcher at the University of California San Francisco before earning his masters degree in Food Science and Technology at the University of California Davis. Greg has worked for BV, started La Crema and Hartford Court for Jackson Family Wine (Kendall-Jackson), started Sonoma Pinot cult brand Flowers and his own brands LaFollette (which he sold) and now Alquimista. Greg has consulted all over the world – in northern California, Oregon, Europe, South America, and Australia. He is widely considered an expert on Pinot Noir. Here are a few things we chatted about:
Alquimista's wines are spectacular. Check them out! __________________________________________
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Jun 03, 2019 |
Ep 278: The Art of Vegetarian Food Pairing
49:48
At the request of UK listener, Peregrine (great idea, thanks!), we discuss vegetarian food pairing, an art that's just as easy or hard as with any dish. The difference is that in the veg world, we pair with sauce and seasoning and the complexities are many --and we dig into many of them! We discuss my three step pairing process and how it applies to vegetarian food:
We discuss MC Ice's favorite rule: What grows together, goes together
We talk about the best pairings for spice:
We talk TexMex and Mexican:
Finally we discuss how salad has become so varied it's hard to make a good match. We leave you with some ideas:
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May 27, 2019 |
Ep 277: Bordeaux -- An Insider View with Serge Doré
55:27
Serge Doré has been an importer of small French family made wines Here are some of the things we discuss:
I had a great time listening to Serge's take on Bordeaux and how it has changed over the years. I hope you love this very lively, honest conversation too! Learn more about Serge's wines here
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Other shows referenced: Ep 276: Familie Aubert, with Amelie Aubert, the 7th Generation of Bordeaux Winemaking
Ep 262: Serge Doré, Outstanding French Wine Importer
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May 21, 2019 |
Ep 276: Familie Aubert, with Amelie Aubert, the 7th Generation of Bordeaux Winemaking
39:49
The Aubert family has lived in Saint-Émilion on the Right Bank of Bordeaux since 1750 and has a long and successful history as producers of some of Bordeaux’s finest wines. Alaine and Bernadette Aubert own over 600 acres of vineyard property, making them one of the largest family producers on the Right Bank. They run the estate with the help of their three daughters Cécile, Amélie and Héloise, with Amélie the 7th generation of the family to take over the reins of the family’s winemaking responsibilities. The estate centers around the old family home of Château de Ribebon, a magnificent 18th century building that was once a hunting lodge for King Louis XIV, beautifully preserved, on a terrace overlooking the Dordogne River. Thanks to Serge Doré Selections for making this show happen! Chateaux list: (you can get these at www.winelibrary.com please call them to special order these wines except the Cab Franc!)
Here are the topics we cover:
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May 13, 2019 |
Ep 275: Lane Tanner, the Pinot Czarina of Santa Barbara County, California
54:36
When I was visiting Santa Barbara County, I got to sit down with the Pinot Czarina herself, Lane Tanner. She is famed for her deep knowledge of Pinot noir winemaking in Santa Barbara, having arrived as only the second woman winemaker in the county in 1981. Since then, Lane has built a reputation as one of the top Pinot specialists in California and she is a pioneer and icon in SB County. She has had a long career and today, she is the winemaker and partner with Will Hentry Ep 259) in Lumen Wines, making exceptional single vineyard Pinot Noir, with great Chardonnay, Grenache, Grenache blanc and Pinot Gris to boot. Although accomplished, Lane is a total package – confident, strong, but kind and willing to share her story with us. We became fast friends and I can't wait to introduce you to her and her story in this show! Here are the topics we hit on:
We hope to have an Underground Wine Event next year in Santa Barbara! Stay tuned for details!
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May 07, 2019 |
Ep 274: Christopher Snowden on how moderate drinking is still good for you and why wine is NOT the new tobacco
54:18
Christopher Snowdon is the head of lifestyle economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs. His research focuses on social freedoms, prohibition and policy-based evidence. He is a regular columnist for the Spectator Health blog, where his article on March 28, 2019 “The campaign to make alcohol ‘the new tobacco’” caught my eye.
In this show, Chris and I discuss the new narratives that the UK Chief Medical Officers and others in positions of power in public health are pushing out to the public. We dig into the problems with these studies, namely that the claims are relatively baseless and the research is skewed, and we talk about possible trajectories for Neo-temperance and the importance of vigilance and questioning the claims and the motives of these claims.
The show notes are simple this week: his two articles --
More on Chris: Snowdon is author of five books: 'Killjoys' (2017), 'Selfishness, Greed and Capitalism' (2015), 'The Art of Suppression' (2011), 'The Spirit Level Delusion' (2010) and 'Velvet Glove, Iron Fist' (2009). He has also written more than a dozen reports for the Institute of Economic Affairs including ‘Drinking, Fast and Slow’, ‘and ‘Closing Time: Who’s killing the British pub?’. He blogs at Velvet Glove, Iron Fist.
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Apr 29, 2019 |
Ep 273: The Grape Miniseries -- Tannat
45:32
Tannat is one of the gems of southwest France – a tannic, acidic, flavorful grape that makes wines packed with complexity (and huge health benefits!). This show takes you from the origins of the grape to the changes it needed to survive in modern times to the glory it’s achieving in Uruguay and its potential in California. A dorky show but a fascinating one, nonetheless!
Overview:
Origins:
Vineyard/Grape character:
Winemaking/vineyard management to soften:
Flavors:
French Tannat
Uruguay
California
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Apr 22, 2019 |
Ep 272: The Greats -- Rioja, Spain
52:33
Another in our series of the greatest wines in the world, this dorky, in-depth show goes over the intricate details of Rioja, Spain. The history is just fascinating(especially the ties to France), and the wines are a marvel. Rioja truly is a GREAT. If the podcast is too weedy for you, skip to the end. MC Ice asks me a question about traditional practices in Europe and how I feel about it restricting creativity, and I give a staunch defense of the regulations in an answer he didn't expect! Thanks to our sponsors this week: YOU! The podcast supporters on Patreon, who are helping us to make the podcast possible and who we give goodies
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Geography:
Grapes:
Type of Wine:
Viticulture:
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Apr 13, 2019 |
Ep 271: The SoNapa Problem with Oded Shakked of Longboard Vineyards and Jim Morris, the Sonoma AND Napa Wine Guy
38:45
Napa and Sonoma are the two most famous places for wine in the United States. On a map, they are right next to each other and they seem really interchangeable. But looks can be deceiving. The truth is, that they are an hour drive apart and worlds away in climate, geography, grapes, cost, marketing, and culture.
This week, Oded Shakked, winemaker and owner of Longboard Vineyards and Jim Morris, the Sonoma Wine Guy, who now works for a Napa winery help me parse the differences. This podcast should help make everything a whole lot clearer when people talk about Napa versus Sonoma!
Here are the show notes:
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Apr 06, 2019 |
Ep 270: La Pitchoune Winery, Outsiders Who Broke Into Sonoma Wine and Rocked It
44:20
When Tracy Nielsen -- Co-Founder & Assistant Winemaker of La Pitchoune -- came to Sonoma from Colorado and wanted to break into the wine business, she struggled. Despite her fantastic personality, life experiences in sales, marketing, and customer service (plus she kicks butt because she was a river raft guide in her home state of Colorado), there was little offer of help or employment. So she and her husband, Peter Joachim Nielsen decided to start their own winery. They hooked up with the Andrew Berge - Master Winemaker, with a degree in agriculture from UC Davis and experience in making wines that express the vineyard in which they grew. The quartet was rounded out by Brett Van Ernst, marketing powerhouse to form La Pitchoune Winery, and they have been wildly successful, making Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Rosé and Chenin Blanc in small lots from excellent vineyards. La Pitchoune means “the little one” in French and the name speaks to small production, small lots, and their small size. This crew has not been around that long but already they’ve received major recognition from the wine cognoscenti and you can find their wines at Michelin-starred restaurants, including The French Laundry and Auberge du Soleil in Napa. They will be at www.undergroundwineevents.com on April 6, 2019 (please visit the site for other upcoming events!) Here are a few notes from the show with Tracy and Andrew:
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Mar 31, 2019 |
Ep 269: From Doctor to One Woman Winery--Kerith Overstreet of Bruliam
51:23
Kerith Overstreet is a triple threat: Bruliam Wines co-founder and winemaker, medical doctor, and mom to three teens. After retiring from general surgery to pursue pathology and then medicine to raise a family, she tried her hand at winemaking with one barrel. She quickly found she had the chops for it and her fourth baby, Bruliam Wines was established in 2008. Since then, Kerith has completed her enology courses at U.C. Davis and she is a one-woman show. She does EVERYTHING herself and the lovely single vineyard Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and chardonnay benefit from it. www.undergroundwineevents.com for tickets! Here are some of the things we cover in the show:
You can get her wines at www.bruliamwines.com
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Mar 25, 2019 |
Ep 268: Adam Teeter of VinePair, the Online Wine Mag that is Disrupting Wine Media
01:02:47
Show notes:
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Mar 18, 2019 |
Ep 267: Leo Hansen of Leo Steen Wines, The Dane who Mastered California Chenin Blanc
42:00
Originally from Denmark where he grew up as the son of a chef and hotelier in the happiest country in the world, Leo Hansen started in the hospitality world at the ripe old age of 12 and hasn’t stopped since. First he was a certified European sommelier working for a Michelin starred restaurant and that brought him to the US where he immersed himself in the world of New World winemaking. In 2004 he started Leo Steen Wines, which concentrates on divine Chenin Blanc (AKA Steen in South Africa, but ironically a family name as well!) but also makes Cab Franc, Chardonnay, and Grenache. He has been in California for 20 years but he maintains a European palate and focuses on traditional European winemaking techniques like foot treading, natural yeasts, lower alcohols and less new oak. He’s the perfect balance of professional winemaker and sommelier and a fascinating guy all around.
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Mar 11, 2019 |
Ep 266: Danny Glover- From LA Musician to L'Object Wine
43:49
Danny Glover has had a fascinating life! He moved from a life in music production and writing to a life in the vineyards and in the cellar. A man with an obsession with terroir and a knack for making low-intervention wines, Dan has worked in huge, medium and small wineries, building his skills and repertoire. The first thing you should know is that even though that OTHER Danny Glover is also an African American who has a wine brand, this is the REAL DANNY GLOVER. The one who spends his time obsessing about his wines and his brand L’Objet. |