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Experience WineEveryone Loves CabernetBecause 2020, Ruth and Caroline were on a break. The nice thing about wine is you can experience it together, apart. Recorded on a beautiful autumn day outdoors (more than 2 metres apart), Ruth and Caroline reunite to gush over Ruth's favourite varietal. And what's not to love? Cabernet's colour and bouquet will carry you away...even during a distanced autumn picnic.2021-01-1025 minExperience WineWines of Germany w/ Guest Dr. Dietmar KennepohlRuth likes to talk art, history, geography, but science, not so much. Dr. Dietmar Kennepohl is a professor of Chemistry at Athabasca University. He knows the chemistry of all things delicious, like beer, chocolate, and most importantly wine. Today the gang tastes classic, modern Germany wines including a Riesling and a Gewurztraminer. (Recorded in February 2020, before the social distancing / pandemic lockdown). 2020-06-0834 minExperience WineViva España!This podcast is being recorded in the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic. Because of that Caroline and I are in separate locations. I wanted to feature Spain which has been hit very hard. We talk a lot about wine travel on the show and obviously that’s on hold for the time being.Ruth and Caroline try two wines that showcase the diversity of Spanish wine, including an unusual Rioja. Also unusual, is that Ruth was at home, and so was Caroline. Safe distancing was practised producing this episode. Gomez Cruzado Blanco 2017A white Ri...2020-04-1725 minExperience WineLet’s Go Argentina!Your local wine shop aisle of Argentinean wine has probably been growing over the past 10years. On this Experience Wine we will sample wines from two magnificent wine regions - thewell represented Mendoza and the slightly less well known Salta. Argentina has a lot more thanMalbec but it’s a great grape to start with.Ruth recommends https://www.thewinecellar.ab.ca/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina_Wine_Route2020-02-2820 minExperience WineThe Heartbreak Grape - Pinot NoirThe Fickle Grape Heartbreak Grape. Pinot Noir is the diva of grapes - not too hot, not too cold, not too wet, not too dry. When the conditions are good, it can reward wine makers with some of the most exquisite wine in the world. Styles varies - in Burgundy it’s all about the terroir with wines from small appellations such as Domain Romanee Conti commanding thousands of dollars.In North America, Pinot Noir is more fruit driven with cherry aromas and a bit of spice. Pinot Noir tends to like cooler evenings it does well in...2020-01-2429 minExperience WineDrinking Canada - Beautiful BCThe world thinks of Ice Wine if they consider Canadian wines at all but Canucks arediscovering wine from across the country - from the crisp sparkling wines of Nova Scotia to therich reds of southern British Columbia the wine industry in Canada is experiencing exponentialgrowth. Travel in your glass with us to the sunny Okanagan Valley and sip a lovely freshChardonnay and a lush Merlot that surprises with it’s depth and complexity.Ruth recommends http://www.thewinecellar.ab.ca/Photo: Kym Ellis on Unsplash2019-12-2022 minExperience WineFor the Love of BubblyIf you ask people what they’ll be drinking New Years Eve the answer is very often champagne. Personally I’ll drink it because it’s a Tuesday. So before we get too deep into champagne let’s talk about some of the other sparkling wines of the world.Prosecco, the famous sparkling wine from Northern Italy owns a bigger share of the market by volume than champagne! Fidora Prosecco BrutSegura Viudas Brut ReservaA cuvée of Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-loRuth recommends https://www.thewinecellar.ab.ca/2019-11-2233 minExperience WineFeeling a Little TuscanyFrom books to films the spotlight has been on central Italy for decades. Tuscany has a deep and amazing history that is evident in its glorious wines. The Sangiovese grape can be made into a simple sipper or made into complex Brunello or Super Tuscan - both of which command big dollars. Visit one of the world’s most celebrated regions with us as we experience Tuscany by way of an affordable Chianti Classico and a glorious ‘Baby Super Tuscan’.Ruth recommends http://www.thewinecellar.ab.ca/Photo: Kym Ellis on Unsplash2019-10-1824 minExperience WineRosé All DayImagine a wine with a hue the colour of a gorgeous sunset. In this episode of Experience Winewe’ll visit two Rosés that can take you to a special sunset just by being in your glass. From aSouth African pink to a classic Provençal sip we’ll sample opposite sides of dry Rosé. Pinkwine sales have exploded in recent years and in this episode we will examine some of thereasons. Travel across the globe via your wine glass in Experience Wine - Rosé All Day!Ruth recommends http://w...2019-09-2026 minExperience WineBella SiciliaDiscover Sicily in a glass on this episode of Experience Wine. This slightly less traveled area ofItaly offers stunning views and equally stunning wine. From a fresh crisp white to a lush red wevisit these sometimes under appreciated grapes and the wines made from them.As more of these terrific wines become available outside of Italy you can travel with us via acouple of flavourful wines that don’t break the bank to Bella Sicilia.Photo: Kym Ellis on Unsplash2019-09-2023 minExperience WineQue Syrah ShirazThink of a big bold red wine to match with a hearty meal. Your initial tendency might be to pickup a Cabernet Sauvignon but to switch it up a little many people are choosing Syrah or Shiraz.In this episode of Experience Wine we’ll try a couple of purple monsters made from this tannicgrape - which is the same fruit by a different name in different parts of the world. FromSouthern France to the Barossa Valley in Australia we’ll visit the differences in how the grape istreated around the...2019-09-2027 minExperience WineExperience Wine TrailerExperience Wine with Ruth Blakely and Caroline Schwabe. Ruth is an oenephile with certficiations; Caroline is a server and wine love and enthusiast. Together, they explore the history, culture, and terroir to show how wine can be a virtual travel experience.Ruth recommends http://www.thewinecellar.ab.ca/Photo: Kym Ellis on Unsplash - https://kymellis.co2019-09-0802 min