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The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastArizona Stronghold Vineyards Vertical Malvasia tasting podcastIn this episode, which has been teased about for a while, I finally brought my stash of older Malvasia Bianca bottles from Arizona Stronghold to the winery itself, where Matthew Raica and Kim Musket joined me for a vertical tasting of every Malvasia Bianca vintage made by Arizona Stronghold from 2010 to 2018.
How well does Arizona Malvasia age? When does Malvasia peak? What makes for a vintage of Malvasia bianca that lasts? Take a listen and find out.2019-06-0554 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastGreater Than Wines with Gary KurtzGary has been a fixture in the Wine Monk Podcast for over half of the episodes I recorded, (as well as the sister podcast, The Make America Grape Again Podcast) so I figured it was about time that I actually make him sit in the hot seat for once, and talk about his own label, Greater Than Wines. In this episode, I interrogate Gary while we drink the Red Experiment Number 1, and we talk the origins of the label, the origins of the wine, and future plans for the label.2019-03-2557 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastThe Wine Monk: Pinot Noir Blind TastingPinot Noir is a grape that is steeped in mystery and elegance. The unbilled co-star and arguable protagonist of the film 'Sideways,' Pinot Noir has long had a cloak of mystery surrounding it. Pinot has always been a cult favorite.
A while back, I did a tasting of Villa Maria wines with Snooth Media, and I wondered just exactly how New Zealand Pinot stacked up to the rest of the world. Could it stand on par with Burgundy, or Oregon? I decided there was really only one subjective way to find out: inflict a blind tasting upon myself and...2019-01-301h 01
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastSalvatore Vineyards 2014 Sangiovese vs. Brunello di MontalcinoIn this episode of the Arizona Wine Monk podcast, Elizabeth Krecker and I sit outside on a starry night and drink the 2014 Salvatore Vineyards Sangiovese alongside the 2012 Licini Brunello di Montalcino. Both of these bottles were of equal value and from small, pocket-sized vineyards. Hope you enjoy!
Interestingly, Licini is one of the few pre-phylloxera vineyards remaining in Italy. As Elizabeth excitedly messaged me later, after we recorded:
Cody, I totally stumbled onto this jaw-dropping information about Lisini today while studying for a test. Believe me, I'd hunted for information about Lisini before our podcast, but never saw this. Don't kno...2018-12-2954 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Sand-Reckoner Sangiovese Pet-Nat with Isobel LunaIn this podcast, I drink the Sangiovese Pet-nat from Sand-Reckoner with Isobel Luna, harvest hand and tasting room wine slinger for Sand-Reckoner! This delicious sparkling rosé is pretty fantastic, and you can listen to us gush about this wine, and geek out over the oldest method of making sparkling wines in this recording.
I have no idea if there are any bottles of this wine left in the tasting room, but I highly recommend grabbing a bottle of the Sangiovese Pet-Nat as soon as you possibly can.2018-11-1429 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPetit Sirah XM from the Southwest Wine Center: Part 2Ever wonder about the rules of cigar and wine pairing? (or if there are even any rules?) I've been getting into cigars lately, so I have.
In Part two of this two-part series, we are exploring cigars and cigar pairings with wine using the Petit Sirah XM from the Southwest Wine Center. This episode focuses on pairing the wine with a few cigars, as well as which pairs more with a late harvest sweet wine from the Loire Valley. The cigars used in this podcast are the Leaf by Oscar Maduro, the Partigas Serie D, the Guerrila Warfare, and the...2018-10-1658 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPetit Sirah XM from the Southwest Wine Center: Part 1Ever wonder about the rules of cigar and wine pairing? (or if there are even any rules?) I've been getting into cigars lately, so I have.
In Part one of this two-part series, we are exploring cigars and cigar pairings with wine using the Petit Sirah XM from the Southwest Wine Center. This episode focuses more on the wine itself; part two will focus on direct pairing with the cigars we have selected for this vintage.
We also finish off the Iapetus Tectonic, from Vermont, which was the focus of Episode 15 of the Make America Grape Again Podcast, which you...2018-09-1745 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastArneis: Italy vs. ArizonaIn this episode, my friend Megan Coscia and I sit with two bottles of Arneis; a dry, aromatic white wine. The grape is originally from the Piedmont of Italy, where the name translates to "little rascal" in a local dialect. We sit, comparing a Piedmont Arneis to one from the high deserts of Willcox, to talk about some of the differences between Old and New World styles of wines and winemaking, and to see just how Arizona compares to the Motherland of this fun, unique, geeky white grape.2018-08-2238 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastToscano and Sangio CervezaThis is a podcast that I did with the fine folks at https://www.tapthataz.com, featuring the Toscano from Dos Cabezas and the Sangio Cervesa, a sangiovese-based saison from Wilderness Brewery. Take a listen, then be sure to visit them to listen to some more awesome podcasts about the burgeoning craft brew scene in Arizona!2018-08-031h 17
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastThe Podcast of PainThis is a bit of a silly podcast, where Gary and I decided to torture ourselves with hot sauce and (sometimes bad) wine pairings. The pain was the name of the game. Cringe with us in... THE PODCAST OF PAIN.
The photo has nothing to do with it, other than Gary is holding two things that are pointy and can be used for pain.2018-07-261h 05
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastThe Wine Monk - Podcast 2018 - 03 - 05In this podcast, Gary and I drink some wines with a friend, Jacob, while we all build a computer. Mayhem and hilerity (along with some wine education) ensues. We drink the Aridus Malvasia Bianca, along with an Amber Chardonnay from Trident Winery.2018-03-241h 18
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Arizona Saké with the Gardners!The New podcast season will begin with something a bit different this time around. While visiting a few long-term dear friends of mine back east for Christmas, I got a general crash course in Saké from Sophia Gardener and her husband, while drinking the first example of Arizona-made Saké by Atsuo Sakurai. If you've ever been curious about a lot of the misconceptions surrounding this intriguing drink, take a listen!
As promised in the podcast, here is a link to the main article about Atsuo Sakurai and his work. http://tribunenewsnow.com/atsuo-sakurai-introduces-japanese-sake-to-arizona/
Stay tuned to this channel for some ex...2018-03-1223 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Nebbiolo Across the World: Universe in a GlassIn this podcast, I drink with Emil Molin, Joe Bechard, Kris Pothier, Dean Pfanis, and Steven Elston. The focus of this podcast is Nebbiolo.
Some grapes in Arizona do amazing things that compete directly (or surpass) the wines made from them in their motherland. Other grapes, not so much. Why does Nebbiolo fall into this category? Take a listen and find out.2017-12-312h 09
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Châteauneuf-du-Pape vs. Chateau Tumbleweed (Rhone vs. Arizona)I've delayed posting this podcast for a long time because of Reasons, but the camaraderie and wine should still be shared... and here it is! In this podcast, we compare the Wild Will E. Cox from Chateau Tumbleweed (100% Arizona grapes) to a classic Vieux Telegraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Rhone. Who will win? You'll possibly be surprised.
(Since I hate clickbait, I'll tell you. Arizona wins... but not because of why you would think.)2017-11-161h 04
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastMourvèdre and Kerner with Robin BlackIt is a dark and windy night in Sedona. The wind rattles and shakes the walls of the yurt. Your friend Robin reaches into her cold pack. "Mourvèdre," she whispers. You pull out the 33 Degrees Mourvèdre, and a Bulgarian Mavrud. "It is time for the ritual," you reply. "Bring forth the glasses!"
Welcome to a special podcast with my friend Robin Black, a photographer and wine blogger from California. In this podcast, we compare a Paso Mourvèdre with one from Arizona... and a Mavrud from Bulgaria, which some wine folk believe is actually a clone of the Rhon...2017-11-011h 50
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast; Sand-Reckoner 7 vs. CornasIn this podcast, a couple friends and I drink an Arizona Syrah with one of the crown jewels of the Rhone: Cornas. Who will win? Why is Syrah so interesting? Take a listen.2017-10-211h 13
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Flying Leap Vineyards Unión de Tres Rojos, with Richard BarrettWarning: this might be the nerdiest podcast I've ever done.
In this episode, my girlfriend and I sit with Richard Barrett, a member of Capella Romana, and his wife Megan. Along with wine, we also talk Byzantine music, the evolution of said music from Greco-Roman Roots, and why if it's not Baroque, don't fix it.
There's a lot of geeky information here for aficionados of both music and Wine, so take a listen!2017-07-151h 30
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastVerde Valley Wine Consortium Podcast #1: MarselanMarselan! In this podcast, sponsored by the Verde Valley Wine Consortium (and hopefully the start of a new sub-series), we sat down and explored this fascinating Cabernet Sauvignon x Grenache cross. We drank three bottles; two from Page Springs Cellars, and one from Jerome Winery. Take a listen!2017-07-041h 14
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Dos Cabezas Sparkling Pink on the BeachI just got back from visiting my girlfriend Bess out in Rhode Island and let me tell you, I already miss the cool waters of the Atlantic Ocean after just a couple days back here in the desert. Luckily, I've got a nice stash of soothing Rosé to drink to cool me down. And, I even take some of my goods with me back east. I decided I'd take my can of the 2016 Sparkling Pink from Dos Cabezas with me to drink on the beach for my vacation. Bess and I drank it on the shores of a quiet bay i...2017-06-231h 00
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastProject Mayhem with Gary: 2015 Rosella from Passion CellarsOnce again, Gary and I drink something and talk about it; and once again, it's Rosé... but this time there's no hookah. Specifically, this time it's the Rosella, from Passion Cellars. The Rosella is a 100% Sangiovese Rosé, sourced from Zarpara Vineyards. The Month of Rosé begins!2017-06-0238 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Founders of the Arizona Vigneron's AllianceIn this podcast, I hang out with the three founding members of the AVA (Arizona Vigneron's Alliance): Kent Callaghan, James Keenan, and Todd Bostock. These men have set it upon themselves to unify the Arizona industry and glean some insight into what our future may hold. This Question and Answer session was held at the Gazebo at the Verde Valley wine festial. Take a listen!2017-05-1926 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Gin Cocktails With Gary (Three Wells Distillery)A month ago, I bought myself a bottle of the Three Wells distillery Gin, made with Arizona botanicals. I don't know much about cocktails, but Gary does... so he made some with me and we proceeded.... okay, I proceeded... to get pretty schnockered. Here's some instructions on cocktails, a little bit of history about cocktails, and us having fun, with an Arizona-made spirit. It was a super-windy day, so I apologize the audio isn't the greatest.2017-05-111h 05
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: David Day of Canton CooperageIn this podcast, I hang out with David Day of Canton Cooperage, where we talk about the process of making wine barrels, what happens to wine while resting in a barrel, and why you would want to age wine in a barrel in the first place. We drink the 2013 Viognier from Rune Winery, as well as the Marselan from Cellar 433 (which impressed him immensely). Be sure to check the parent blog for some cool diagrams!2017-04-251h 45
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastGewürztraminer? I hardly know 'er! (Grand Gewürztraminer tasting)Gewürztraminer is one of the noble varietals of Alsace, and I decided I needed to compare one of these classics of the Old World to Arizona Stronghold's major award winner, side-by-side. And then one from Rhode Island too. Because I was there.2017-04-101h 12
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastAlbariño Podcast with Lacey RitterIn this podcast, I sit with my friend Lacey Ritter who works with Merkin Vineyards, talking Albariño.2017-03-201h 21
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastThe Wine Monk - Podcast 2017 - 03 - 05I love how I said this podcast would "probably" be posted three weeks after the winter solstice. "before the inauguration." I am clearly the biggest slacker EVER.
Anyway, here's another podcast I recorded with Gary--waaay back in December. Spoilers for Rogue One... if you haven't seen it yet. Also warning for some political grumbling. I'm normally pretty apolitical, but some commentary and discussion occur over wine.2017-03-0558 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastThe Very Special Arizona Statehood Day PodcastFor the Arizona Wine Monk's Very Special Arizona Statehood Day Podcast... Or, I guess, Valentine's day Podcast also, whatever, or the St. Tryphon's Day podcast... all three? Sure, why not?... you all finally get to meet my girlfriend, Elizabeth (Bess) Karner, who wishes to be known as The Cider Wench, forthwith.
More importantly, in this podcast, Bess meets Malvasia Bianca, my longest-lasting relationship and girlfriend wine, in the form of the 2011 Private Reserve from Freitas Vineyards, or as she calls it, "Captain Tightpants Bianca." As you may know, this is one of my favorite Malvasia vintages in Arizona, period. We...2017-02-141h 34
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastVermentino and Cabernet podcast with Amber GatesThis is a bit of a long podcast, but it was a fun one to record, and was made entirely spur of the moment. Amber came into the tasting room, told me she was studying wine in Italy, we had a great time talking wine, and she said she loved Vermentino. It just so happened that I had a Vermentino made by Rob Hammelman, one of the best winemakers in Arizona. I offered to bring it by her hotel later if she'd be willing to record a podcast, and the rest is history.
The other bottle that's imbibed over the...2017-02-061h 56
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastNew Year's Barbera Across the World PodcastThis podcast has been a long time in the making. I've been planning this particular podcast for almost two years now, and now it's finally here! In this podcast, veteran guest Cami Barnella and I drink with Kimberley Meyers, the winemaker for Dektown Cellars. The focus in this podcast is on Barbera, with both the Fancy Foreign Language Blend and Hail to the Queen among our starred wine guests for this recording. Of course, as all of my podcasts do, it very quickly degenerates into mayhem--but I'm assuming that's why you all still listen. Welcome.... to the Barbera Podcast!2017-01-172h 16
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastThe [Expletive Deleted] Merlot PodcastIn this podcast, which I've affectionately referred to as the *expletive* merlot podcast, I sit with some friends of mine who are involved with the Southwest Wine Center and we taste some Merlot from all over the world.
We had a lot of engaging conversation about why Merlot in Arizona can be so strange, about Sideways, growing conditions in Bordeaux and California, and the like. All in all, it was a great tasting panel, and I hope we can do another worldwide wine tasting soon. Such tastings are very useful for putting Arizona wine within a proper context.2017-01-041h 19
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastCaissa Dektown Cellars With AndiIn this podcast, i sit with my friend Andi Boyce while we drink a bottle of Dektown Cellars Caïssa. Named after a goddess of chess, this wine is a fun blend of Barbera, merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.2016-12-261h 02
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastSand-Reckoner Sangiovese In The RV With BB-8 And GaryIn this podcast, Gary Kurtz from Greater than Wines, a mouthy robot named BB-8, and I drink the 2012 "5" Sangiovese from Sand-Reckoner vineyard. This one is pretty entertaining since this was recorded the week when my voice was shot... and every podcast I do with Gary is lots of fun anyway.2016-12-161h 04
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Port-off, between Six Grapes and Cellar 433 Bastardo PortA port-taste off between the Six Grapes, a classic Portuguese port, and the Bastardo port from Cellar 433, which was created by John McLaughlin to consciously emulate these styles of port. Who will win?
(Also at one point Gary corrects me.)2016-12-0154 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: The Popes and TempranilloIn this episode, i hang out once again with author Christine Pope and her husband Erik as we drink Tempranillo and goof off the night prior to Halloween.2016-11-172h 05
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastGary and I with Changeling in the KitchenIn honor of tonight's release party with the Changeling, and the other wines from oDDity Wine CollectiVe, here's Gary and I in the kitchen while he cooks as we take audio notes on this wine for my Noise article with Lisa chiming in from time to time.
"will this be a podcast?" "No. Unless I desperately need to post one." :-D2016-11-0414 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Orange Wine Research NightIn this Podcast, Gary, Lisa, Kristy, Dave, and myself have a research night drinking orange and amber wines from all over the world, in preparation for the release in the next few months of the Orange Judith from Caduceus.
Amber wines are so strange and fun. They're decidedly cerebral.2016-10-241h 03
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: oDDity Wine CollectiveIn this podcast, I hang out with the fantastic four (technically sort of three, but four, whatever) behind up and coming new label, oDDity Wine Collective. We recorded this podcast at The Vineyards Bed and Breakfast at Page Springs. It was the first time since bottling that these guys tasted these wines, and so it was fun to see their perspective! Take a listen2016-10-051h 31
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Drinking for the honored deadWe get into a little personal history with me this time around, as I drink some Prickly Pear fruit wine from Trident Winery and reminice about my recently-deceased grandfather. May he rest in piece.2016-09-2709 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastArizona Wine Monk Podcast: 2011 Golden Rule Sangiovese with Jeremiah CraigSangiovese is the friendliest of grapes! I sit with my friend and podcast sound editor Jeremiah Craig, and drink the 2011 Sangiovese from Golden Rule Vineyards and reflect upon this land we call our own.2016-09-131h 23
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Making Ocotillo Wine At Trident WineryIn this podcast, Ray Stephens walks me through the process of making one of his specialties: Ocotillo wine. Yes, really.2016-08-181h 36
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastEverybody Asks The Wine Monk QuestionsThe other half of the Hidden Hand podcast--here everyone interrogates ME. This was a nice flip of things!2016-06-291h 04
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Hidden Hand with Tim WhiteIn this podcast, I sit with Tim White, Jason Negron, and some other awesome people associated with Caduceus and Four-Eight Wineworks, focusing on Tim White's newest Project, Hidden Hand. Malvasia makes herself an appearance, as does a Petit Sirah blend. There's a follow-up podcast to this where everyone involved asks me questions which will be next up, so stay tuned next week!2016-06-2151 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Wine And Social MediaThis is a recording of my brief talk on Wine and Social Media at the Verde Valley Wine Consortium.
The TL;DL version of this is that Arizona wineries need to up their social media game.2016-06-1445 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Lots of wineThe first part of this podcast was lost, where we were drinking an Obideh-Merweh Blend from Lebanon, but our other wines here are discussed. In this podcast, I drink with Dani Vorves, and Neil Abell. Hilarity and randomness ensue. Only one Arizona wine in this podcast- the Lei Li Agostina Mourvedre, from Caduceus.2016-06-051h 24
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Rune GSM Rose with Sarah LantzMy friend Sarah Lantz is back as we drink the last wine I've not reviewed from Rune Winery: his GSM Rosé.2016-05-2647 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastErik and Christine Pope, Take Two, with Chateau Tumbleweed VerdheloIn this Podcast, the start of the Second Season of the Arizona Wine Monk, Erik and Christine Pope are back from New Mexico for a visit! We drink the Chateau Tumbleweed Verdehlo and proceed to ramble on about everything we can think of.
Good friends, good wine--is there anything better in life?2016-05-1846 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastTraveler Oil ChangeIn this podcast, Gary and I continue our tradition of drinking the Traveler while doing car repairs--this time, it's the red in a can.2016-04-1516 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastGeology and Terroir of Arizona Presentation at the Southwest Wine CenterOn March 15, I did a presentation on geology and terroir of several different wine regions of Arizona at the Southwest Wine Center of Yavapai College. It was a lot of fun. This podcast is slightly more interactive: here's the drop box for the powerpoint for the presentation:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gggjpy8jeqdrii6/Geology%20and%20Terroir%20Presentation.ppt?dl=02016-04-0446 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastMalvasia Across The WorldGary and I drink a whole bunch of Malvasia, from across the world: Italy, Arizona, New Mexico, and California, in a variety of different styles. This is a fun one, guys. Take a listen.2016-03-031h 09
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastThe Tannat Awakens PodcastIn this podcast, I sit and dine with my friends Christina and Erik Pope while we drink Tannat from Callaghan Vineyards in Sonoita, as well as a California expression of this varietal from Lodi; Inkblot. We also talk nerdy things like fandom, the new Star Wars film, and Dune, as well as a little bit about Christine's own work.
(Spoilers for The Force Awakens, in case you haven't seen that film yet. And Dune, if you haven't read that either.)2016-02-261h 19
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastNew Year's Eve Petit Verdot PodcastThis is the much-belated New Year's Eve podcast with my friend Cami Barnella, her gentleman caller, Jeremy, and myself, with the Flying Leap Petit Verdot, and the Runquist Petit Verdot. Much fun was had...2016-02-1852 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastMississipster Podcast Part 2: Passion Cellars GrenacheIn this podcast, which is sort of part two of two, but technically opened the night, the Mississipster himself and I talk Grenache. We drank the Passion Cellars 2013 Grenache (which is a wine club exclusive), and also discuss the 2012 LDV Grenache just a little bit as well.2016-02-1153 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastMississipster Podcast, Part 1 BeerThis is technically part two of this podcast, but I'm posing it first because I can. In this podcast, the Mississipster himself, Alexander Ignativ, and I talk beer, including craft beer distribution and the recent sale of Four Peaks brewery to Anheuser Busch, as well as the craft beer situation in Mississippi. Part one, about wine, will be up later this week.2016-02-0929 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastGranite Creek Vineyards 2011 Chardonnay with The Beer CaptainIn this podcast, Gary, (The Beer Captain from the Noise) and I drink the Granite Creek Winery's 2011 Reserve Chardonnay. This podcast is designed to be listened to in conjunction with the review in the February 2016 issue of The Noise, which is the local arts newspaper in Northern Arizona.2016-01-3027 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastArizona Dolcetto PodcastEthan, one of my friends who spent his time as a cellar rat (yes, that is the semi-official term) this summer at Dragoon Vineyards/Cellar 433, and I sit and drink some dolcetto from Cellar 433 and from St. Anthony's Monastery.2016-01-2357 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPassion Cellars Barbera Podcast With Vickie EisensteinIn this podcast, I drink over skype with comedienne Vickie Eisenstein of the Eisenstein Effect. When you're done listening here, head over to her page on soundcloud and listen to her interview of me!
The wine we drank was the 2014 Passion Cellars Barbera, which just picked up a silver medal at the San Fransisco Chronicle wine competition.2016-01-171h 00
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Gallifant Cellars Malvasia Bianca with EmilyI promised my bestie Emily that I'd send her a bottle of Malvasia, and we'd podcast it!
I eventually go through with everything I promise... it just takes me a while sometimes:-)2015-11-171h 08
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastStudents of Wine Class on Arizona WineI taught a class on Arizona wine for Students of Wine about a month ago at Hidden Track Bottle Shop, and recorded it! Now you can attend too. If you are in the Phoenix area and want to learn about wine, these guys are pretty awesome. Check out their website at http://www.studentsofwine.com/2015-11-052h 10
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastCody And Victoria 2Part two of the most epic wine and fandom podcast ever.2015-10-191h 12
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: DA Ranch Generations Petit Sirah with Cami BarnellaCami Barnella and I sit and drink the 2013 Generations Petit Sirah from DA Ranch while talking about a whole host of things, including my recent trip to Turkey, winemakers, and why it's so hard to find Arizona wine in the supermarket.2015-10-1257 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastVictoria Irwin from Fan Girl Nation, part 1This is the first post with Victoria Irwin, from Fan Girl Nation. We talk a lot about different fandoms and wine here, equating various wines to different fandoms. If you like to drink, and you like being a nerd, this is your podcast!
The wine we drank for part one was the Queen of Swords, a marsanne/rousanne blend from Cellar 433. 100% fruit from Willcox, Arizona.
There is a second part, but it will be posted after I return from Constantinople/Istanbul, Turkey, and it will feature the Lucky Prospecter Super-Tuscan blend from Golden Rule Vineyards.2015-09-171h 02
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: Jason Negron from Calavera/Weathered Hills VineyardsIn our second unoffical "Happy Hour at the Winchester" podcast, Jason Negron, from Calavera Cellars/Weathered Hill Vineyards in Pennsylvania, joins me in talking about Arizona wines versus Pennsylvania wines, as well as the draconian stanse of the Pennsylvania liquor board--which can only be described as being run by supervillians in my opinion. In this Podcast, we drink the 2010 Dala Chardonnay, from Arizona Stronghold, and the Naked, from Weathered Vineyards.2015-08-261h 06
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast: James Callahan and Belle, just Before the HarvestJames Callahan and I sat down after dinner in Jerome to talk with his new intern for the summer, Annabelle Latz, to talk about Arizona wine, how it compares to wines and winemaking traditions in New Zealand, and other miscellania. Take a listen!2015-08-151h 17
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastASV (Arizona Stronghold Vineyards) podcast with Corey Turnbull and John ScarbroughI sit with Corey Turnbull and John Scarbrough at the Arizona Stronghold Facility and we talk wine. We drink some pretty cool and interesting stuff, and get into vineyards as well as what goes into preparations for Crush.. which is now underway.2015-08-081h 03
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastBrosé day with The Beer CaptainGary, who we've met in several other podcasts, and myself smoke hookah, drink the Callaghan Sonoita Dry Rosé, and talk, well, Rosé, specifically here in Arizona.2015-07-2835 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastDel Rio Springs Vineyard Podcast (Phoenix and Vignoles)I sit with Rick & Maricor Skladzien, owners of Del Rio Springs Vineyard in Chino Valley, Arizona, to talk about the release of their first white wine, the 2014 Phoenix. We also talk Pinot Noir, Vignoles (while drinking one from Missouri), the future of winemaking in Chino Valley, and clones. I'm quite fond of Del Rio Springs, and I was quite happy to meet with them!2015-07-171h 01
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastThe Arizona Wine Monk Review Podcast: Malvasia with Dave and JenMy old friends Dave and Jen stop by and drink a Malvasia Bianca with me, and chaos ensues.2015-07-1057 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastThe Arizona Wine Review Podcast With Chateau TumbleweedRecorded a while back. Chateau Tumbleweed and I sat together over copious amounts of wine and recorded this podcast. Their tasting room is now open in Clarkdale, near Olson's Grain, and you really must visit, as they are really awesome people! I love their wines. This is a longer podcast, but is loads of fun.2015-07-011h 00
The Arizona Wine Monk Podcast2008 Naugal de Judith and 2012 Saeculum Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon PodcastA few friends and I sat on the night of Earth Day and drank the 2008 Naugal de Judith and the Saeculum Cellars 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon down in the Jerome Cemetry. It's a Very Special Podcast, where we remember those who came before us, the Earth, and, at the time, those whom we have forgotten.2015-06-2334 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastJason Domanico of Passion CellarsJason Domanico of Passion Cellars by Cody Vladimir Burkett2015-05-0938 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastRune Wines Podcast with James CallahanI sit with winemaker James Callahan from Rune Winery (and Pillsbury) and talk native yeast, labels, history, and wine. This was a fun podcast to record. Visit James Callahan in his tasting canopy in Sonoita on weekends.2015-04-3050 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastJavelina Leap podcast with Winemaker Cynthia SnappI sit with winemaker Cynthia Snapp from Javelina Leap today and we talk viticulture in the Verde Valley, Skull Valley, and winemaking. Especially interesting is the note about Zin in Arizona being better from the Verde Valley than from Willcox.
I'd also like to thank my new sound editor for podcasts, Jeremiah Craig!2015-04-1141 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastZarpara Viognier podcast with Shannon and RobertTwo new friends and I podcast about the 2013 Viognier from Zarpara; Hilarity, Lord of the Rings discussion, and comments about Arizona wine, Label Design, and How I met Your Mother ensue. There was a lot of off-topic conversation that got cut, so I apologise if it's a little choppy.2015-03-2431 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastAz Wine monk Bugcast, with Gary KurtzGary and I meet up over drinks to talk about the various bugs and parasites which affect Arizona vineyards. Also stay tuned for a special behind the scenes outtakes reel.2015-03-0324 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastArizona Wine Monk Podcast: Willow White, Dancing Apache VineyardsI drink the Willow White Seyval Blanc from Dancing Apache Vineyards, with my friends Sarah and Greta from The Sheaf and Vine blog, discuss lent, Hybrid varietals, Midwest wine versus Arizona wines, and why I refuse to date someone who likes White Zinfandel.2015-02-2132 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastArizona Wine Monk Podcast; Caduceus GSM Rose, Valentine's day EditionMy friend Derek J. Power and I drink the Velvet Slippers GSM Rosé from Caduceus Cellars, talking about Arizona Rose, Terrance Malick, Maynard, and wine. And sandwiches. And Orthodoxy creeps in, just a little. It's our special Arizona Statehood Day/Valentine's Day Wine Monk Podcast!2015-02-1432 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastAZ Wine Monk Podcast One Stone Syrah from Saeculum CellarsWe hang out with Michael Pierce, from Saeculum Cellars and Bodega Pierce, and talk about winemaking, Syrah and Viognier coferments, and the Viticulture program at Yavapai College!2015-02-1032 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastDancing-Apache-Tannat-Arizona-wine-monk-podcast-EditedMy friends and I recently did a tasting panel comparing Arizona Tannat to wines made from this grape from all over the world. Specifically, the focus was the 2013 Capra Tannat, from Dancing Apache Vineyards. This was way too much fun.2015-02-0231 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastWine Podcast: Hell's Half Acre, Passion Cellars, with Mia and ZachZach and Mia drink with me again; this time we're talking about Terroir, blending, and aging wines while we drink the Hell's Half Acre blend from Passion Cellars, grown on the Willcox Bench.
Also, the recipie for the Apple Crumbles:
Whatcoo need:
4 granny smith apples (or whatever apples you have around), peeled, cored and sliced
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup butter, softened
Rum
Whatchoo do:
Arrange apples in an 8 or 9 inch square baking dish (I use a 7x11 Pyrex baking dish, it works fine).
Pour a few tablespoons of...2015-01-2727 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastHopsNVinespodcastThe first in the Arizona Winemaker's series of podcasts for the Arizona Wine Monk Blog. Here we're in the barrel room with Megan and Shannon from Arizona Hops N' Vines, in Sonoita, Arizona, to talk about the release of their first estate wine, the "Amanda", which is made from 100% Sonoita Cabernet Sauvignon, the problems of running a vineyard, and the release party coming up on January 10th, 2015.2015-01-0526 min
The Arizona Wine Monk PodcastPodcast Of Sand - Reckoner ZFirst podcast for The Arizona Wine Monk blog!2014-12-1134 min