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Court of WineWeekly Wine Show is becoming Court of Wine!After more than two years away, I (Tony) am coming back to podcasting with my Wine in the News style show. I had intended it to be a spin-out from this podcast (which would also change), but with Betty not wanting to host a podcast currently, I will be renaming Weekly Wine Show to Court of Wine and will host the show here so back episodes can remain available. I hope you enjoy the new format! Cheers!2022-08-2902 minCourt of WineThis is Not Goodbye, it's See You LaterThis week we hit our 200th episode which is a huge milestone for us. We've made the decision to end Weekly Wine Show. It's a big decision and in this episode we reflect on our past four years and talk about what is next for us. In this episode we discuss: Why did we start Weekly Wine Show? One of the main reasons was we wanted to expand our knowledge of wine and thought a podcast was an interesting format for that learning. Did we accomplish what we wanted? Yes, we've learned so much and made...2020-01-0317 minCourt of WinePros and Cons of Naked Wines*Note: If you’re just here looking for that offer link Tony mentioned, feel free to skip to the last paragraph. Have you tried any wine clubs? We've tried a couple wine clubs or club-like retailers and were not thrilled but over the last year we've been testing out Naked Wines. If you've wondered whether a wine club could be valuable and worthwhile, Naked Wines might be your answer. SPOILER ALERT: At the end of this episode, we're going to share an offer from Naked Wines that they give its members to share the service. You...2019-12-2722 minCourt of WineMake Your Holidays SparklingWith the holidays just around the corner, we have some sparkling wine recommendations to take the guess work out of selecting wines. Big thanks to our friends at Palm Bay International and Taub Family Selections for providing us with samples for this episode. Although these wines were provided to us, the opinions and tasting notes in this episode are our own. Budget Friendly Wines Villa Marcello Millesimato Prosecco DOC Brut NV - priced around $17. Villa Marcello Prosecco DOC hails from the province of Treviso, one of the finest growing regions o...2019-12-2009 minCourt of WineBrachetto d'AcquiThis week we are talking about Brachetto d’Acqui. Brachetto d’Acqui is a DOCG in the Piedmont wine region of Northwest Italy. Wine Recommendations Risata Brachetto d’Acqui 2016 - priced around $16. Risata is a larger producer in the area - in fact they produce the #1 seller of Moscato d’Asti in America Aromas of candied red berries and orange It’s sweet with medium plus body, medium acidity with flavors of red berries and apricot preserves This wine has enough acidity to stand up to the sweetness but not syrupy It’s very lively, brigh...2019-12-1310 minCourt of WineLebanonThis week we are talking about Lebanon and its wine. Check out our wine recommendations for some amazing wines. Wine Recommendations Massaya Terrasses Baalbeck 2012 - priced around $28. Blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre Aromas of blackberries, pepper, cedar and bitter coco It’s dry with medium acidity and tannins with flavors of similar to aromas with the addition of mushroom or earthy notes The tannins provides a wonderful texture to the wine We thought this wine was at its best paired with food like a hard or semi hard cheese 2019-12-0606 minCourt of WineFour Wines December 2019 EditionEvery couple of months we take a pause on our normal format and talk about four wine we’ve enjoyed recently and want to share with all of you. Wine Recommendations Seaglass Unoaked Chardonnay 2017 - priced around $12. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, this Chardonnay did not undergo malolactic fermentation Light golden color wine with aromas of pineapple, apple, white flowers and tangerines It’s dry with medium plus acidity, light body and flavors similar to aromas Crisp, light and refreshing wine great with light pastas, grilled fish or salads. Pertica...2019-11-2905 minCourt of WineWiener Gemischter SatzThis week we are talking about Wiener Gemischter Satz! Wine Recommendations Mayer am Pfarrplatz Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC 2016 - priced around $26. Blend of Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Rotgipfler and Zierfandler Pale Lemon color wine with aromas of lemon, tangerine, white flowers and a chalky minerality It’s dry with medium plus acidity and flavors of lemons, apricot, white flowers and minerality Great crisp white wine with a lovely aromatic nose Sources Austrian Wine Book: Oxford Guide to Wine Wine's Latest Runaway Hit? You've Probably Never Heard Of It. 2019-11-2204 minCourt of WineEp 193 - TokajiThis week we are talking about Tokaji wine region in northeast Hungary. Wine Recommendations Kiralyudvar Pezsgő Henye Sparkling 2015 - priced around $29. Medium golden colored wine Aromas of golden apples, pears and fresh baked bread It’s dry with medium plus to high acidity with flavors of lime pith, toast and apple Great with a double cream brie cheese Crisp, fruity and bready and even with some age still have quite a bit of acidity Megyer Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2013 - priced around $50. Winery Direct selection from Total Wine Deep gold hue with aro...2019-11-1510 minCourt of WineWagram AustriaThis week we are talking about the Wagram wine region which is a viticultural region on the banks of the Danube River in northeastern Austria. Wine Recommendations Wimmer Czerny Familien Wagram Roter Veltliner 2017 - priced around $22. This wine has a Pale lemon color white wine with aromas of golden apple, lemon, honeysuckle and minerality It’s dry with medium light body, medium plus acidity and flavors similar to aromas - lemon peel, honeysuckle and minerality This wine is fruity and crisp with some beautiful floral notes and a nice long finish Josef...2019-11-0806 minCourt of WineWine in the News October 2019Time for another Wine in the News! Check out the articles below that inspired the topics for this episode. Wine producers and US importers delay price increases - by Leslie Gevirtz, October 25th, 2019 Dan Berger, On Wine: The imminent glut: The state industry is facing a major wine surplus - by Dan Berger, Sep 26, 2019 California Wineries Plan Price Hikes - By W. Blake Gray. October 7th, 2019 Carbonic Maceration Breaks Out of Beaujolais - By Vicki Denig, October 28th, 2019 Sustainable Packaging Likely to Become Battleground for Premium Alcohol Producers, Says GlobalData - By Press Release - October 21, 2019 T...2019-11-0123 minCourt of WineGetariako TxakolinaThis week we are talking about Getariako Txakolina or also known as Txakoli de Getaria. Wine Recommendations Gaintza Txakolina 2014 - priced around $20. This is the traditional wine of the region Slightly fizzy wine with aromas of green apple, lime and crushed granite It’s dry with medium plus acidity, medium light body and flavors similar to aromas Crisp, tart, fruity and refreshing wine We loved this wine and it would pair great with seafood, salads, sushi and light vegetable dishes Ameztoi Rubentis 2018 - priced around $22. Very light salmon color Rose with...2019-10-2507 minCourt of WineMoselThis week we are talking about the Mosel wine region in Germany. Wine Recommendations Hild Elbling Sekt NV - priced around $20. This wine comes from the Upper Mosel area This wine has a pale lemon color with light aromas of lemon, apple, minerality and a hint of bread It’s dry with medium plus acidity and flavors of lemon rind, apple peel and minerality This wine is crisp, intensely fruity and what I want in a sparkling wine Great with cheese and cured meats Julian Haart Riesling “1000L” 2017 - priced a...2019-10-1815 minCourt of WineChileThis week we are talking about Chilean wine. Check out our wine recommendations below! Wine Recommendations Vina Aquitania Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 - priced around $20. Aromas of red fruits - cherries and strawberries, earth and some spice It’s dry with medium acidity, medium tannins, full body and flavors similar to aromas - red fruit, earth and spice fruit -forward wine, very approachable cab that still taste very fresh even after a few years of age Really well made, good quality Cabernet Sauvignon Errazuriz Max Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2014 - priced around $ 16. Pal...2019-10-1116 minCourt of WineFour Wines September 2019 EditionIt's time for another four wines episode! Every couple of months we talk about four different wines that we've been enjoying and want to share with all of our wonderful listeners. Wine Recommendations Domaine Bourgogne-Devaux Hautes Côtes de Beaune 2015 - priced around $25. These Pinot Noir grapes come from 50+ year old vines on average and is aged in barrel (10% new) Light garnet hue with aromas of cherries, earth a d a hint of baking spice It's dry with a light body, medium acidity and light tannins with flavors of cherries with a st...2019-10-0408 minCourt of WineCahors AOC This week we are talking about the Cahors AOC wine region located in south-west France about 100 miles east of Bordeaux. Wine recommendations Matayac Cahors 2016 - priced around $13. Aromas of blueberries, black cherries and black pepper It’s dry with medium plus acidity and medium plus tannins with flavors of black and blue berries, and a touch of flowers Juicy, ripe wine with some floral notes with nice structure perfect for pairing with food Chateau Les Croisille Cahors Le...2019-09-2707 minCourt of WineCannonau di SardegnaThis week we are talking about Cannonau di Sardegna which is a DOC covering the entire island of Sardina. Wine Recommendations Cantina Santa Maria La Palma Le Bombarde 2016 - priced $14. Blend of Cannonau and Monica di Sardegna This wine has aromas of cran-cherry, dusty earth and black plum It’s dry with medium acidity and tannins and medium body with flavors of red fruits and earth This is a juicy, fruity wine with the right balance of acid, tannins and body Food pairings: ideal with red meats, game and mature cheeses. 2019-09-2007 minCourt of WineFitou AOCThis week we are talking about the Fitou AOC. Fitou is a small wine appellation in southern France that is a part of the larger Languedoc-Roussillon wine region area. Wine Recommendations Maison Carrel Sous la Montagne Fitou 2016 - priced around $25. Deep purple color wine with aromas of candied strawberries like red Australian Licorice It’s dry with medium plus acidity and tannins and flavors of red fruits, rock, violets and kalamata olives Very fruit forward wine that smells sweet It’s young, wild and rustic - like a horse that hasn’t been ta...2019-09-1309 minCourt of WinePhilippe Langner of Hesperian WinesThis week features our interview with viticulturist and winemaker Philippe Langner of Hesperian Wines our of Napa Valley. Wines from Hesperian Wines - note that these wines were provided as samples to us but the opinions below are our own. Anatomy No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 - priced around $33 Bordeaux-style blend of mostly Cab with a little Merlot and Syrah Aromas of black currents, red plum, blackberries, earth and leather it's dry with medium plus acidity and tannins with flavors similar to aromas - dark fruits, leather, with a little vegetal note on the fi...2019-09-0633 minCourt of WineWine in the News August 2019Below are the articles we reference in this week's episode. TTB Publishes NPRMs to Repeal Standards of Fill for Wine and Distilled Spirits Bordeaux Vintners Convicted of Fraud, but Fellow Winemakers Cry Foul France Is Changing Key Wine Regulations Food colouring found in blue wines Winery Lawsuit Ramps Up the Drama2019-08-3031 minCourt of WineEp 181 - Fin du Fresne of Chamisal Vineyards and Malene WinesThis week features our interview with Fin du Fresne the winemaker at Chamisal Vineyards and Malen Wines out of the Central Coast area of California. Wine Recommendations - We received these wines as samples but the tasting notes and opinions are ours. Malene Wines 2017 Rosé - priced around $22. A blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Rolle, and Syrah Aromas of strawberries, watermelon, minerality and a touch of flowers Dry, fruity and crisp with flavors similar to aromas with a creamy texture 2018 Old Vine Rosé of Grenache - priced around $35. Lig...2019-08-2330 minCourt of WineDavid Eakle of Pope Valley WineryThis week features our interview with David Eakle of Pope Valley Winery out of Napa Valley. Wines featured in this episode - these wines were sent to us as samples. 2018 Sauvignon Blanc - a really wonderful representation of a warmer style SB with lots of stonefruit and tropical aromas and flavors, and is also a refined and delicate wine - so a great pairing with light seafood dishes. 2016 Sangiovese - great crowd pleader wine. This is your pizza pairing wine. Sangiovese is the grape of Chianti, and although this wine is n...2019-08-1618 minCourt of WineDogliani DOCG and DolcettoThis week we are talking about the Dogliani DOCG and the Dolcetto grape. Wine Recommendations: Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2017 - priced $26. This wine is from a blend of Dolcetto grapes from the vineyards of the Einaudi estates which surround Dogliani Aromas of red licorice and spice It’s dry with medium acidity and medium tannins with flavors of red fruits, earth and a bitter almond note on the finish The aromas of this wine are almost candy like and we love the mix of complex fruit, earth and spice flavors in this wine. Thi...2019-08-0908 minCourt of WineFour Wines August 2019 EditionIt’s time for another four wines episode. Every couple of months we talk about four different wines we've tasted recently and want to share with our listeners. Wine Recommendations Famille Hugel Gentil 2016 - priced around $12. This white blend has a light lemon color with aromas of lemon pith, nectarines, white flowers and minerality It’s dry with medium plus acidity and flavors similar to aromas - stonefruit, lemon and white flowers This was is very aromatic - fruity and floral and a really light, crisp and tasty wine Willame...2019-08-0210 minCourt of WineOrvieto DOCThis week we are talking about the Orvieto DOC which is an Italian wine region located in western side of Umbria in Central Italy. Wine Recommendations La Carraia Orvieto Classico 2017 - priced around $11. Light lemon color with light aromas of lemon, minerality and stonefruit It’s dry with medium acidity and medium intense flavors that are very similar to aromas This wine is light fruity and crisp So refreshing and great for a hot summer day which we’ve seen more and more of this summer Rocca Delle Macie Orvieto...2019-07-2608 minCourt of WineAging WineThis week we demystify the topic of aging wine. Check out the links below to read more about aging wine. Sources used for this episode: Wine Enthusiast: What Really Happens as Wine Ages? Vinepair Guide to Aging Wine The Wine Cellar Insider: Complete Guide to Properly Cellaring Wine and Aging Wine Wine Folly: Deciding How long to Age Wine Wine Folly: Four Traits of Wine that Age Well Wine Spectator: Is It Worth It to Age Wines Anymore? Wikipedia: Aging Wine Also check out Ep 095 to hear our interview with Steve Lutz of Lenne’...2019-07-1916 minCourt of WineTheodora Lee of Theopolis VineyardsThis week features our interview with Theodora Lee or also known as Theo-patra, Queen of the Vineyards. She is the owner and founder of Theopolis Vineyards in Yorkville Highlands of Anderson Valley. Wine Featured in this episode - These wines were sent to us as samples by Theopolis Vineyards. 2016 Yorkville Highlands Symphony - priced around $22 Light lemon color white wine Aromas of peaches, mango and white flowers It's dry with light to medium body, medium acidity with light flavors similar to aromas - white flowers and peaches Very floral tasting wine with a...2019-07-1244 minCourt of WineSummer Food and Wine Pairing ChallengeThis week we are talking about summer food and wine pairings. We were brainstorming ideas for episodes and we came up with the idea of picking four different foods we eat mostly in the summertime and pair with some past favorite wines. Food and Wine Featured in this episode: Hamburgers Tony's Pick: Harney Lane Old Vine Zinfandel, Lizzy James Vineyard Betty's Pick: Isabel Mondavi Cabernet Rose Grilled Veggies Betty's Pick: Pierre Sparr Crémant D’Alsace Brut Rose - NV Tony's Pick: Shaya Arindo Rueda Brats Tony's Pick: Doma...2019-07-0518 minCourt of WineWine in the News June 2019 EditionTime for another Wine in the News episode! Check out the news articles below to read more about these topics. Federal Interprovincial Shipping Restriction Eliminated After 91 Years by Mark Hicken published in Wine Law.CA on June 24th, 2019 US Supreme Court Ruling Should Boost Digital Wine Sales by Bill Swindell published in The Press Democrat on June 26, 2019 RUEDA TO CREATE ‘SUPERIOR’ CLASSIFICATION FOR OLD-VINE VERDEJO by Patrick Schmitt published in The Drinks Business on June 10th, 2019 Is Oak Over? by Jamie Goode Published in Vinepair on June 12, 2019 Is it...2019-06-2826 minCourt of WineBulgariaThis week we are talking about Bulgaria a country in Southeast Europe. Wine Recommendations - Big thank you to Grapes & Barley Imports for providing the wines for this episode. All but one of these wines are from the Thracian Valley. Bulgariana Rose 2017 - priced around $13. This rose wine is made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes Aromas of strawberries, raspberries, watermelon and minerality Its dry with medium acidity with flavors similar to aromas - lots of berry flavors Light in aromas and flavors but everything I want in a rose - fruity, crisp, really re...2019-06-2114 minCourt of WineFour Wines June 2019 EditionIt's time for us to recommended so amazing wines we recently tasted. Cheers!!! Hunky Dory Tangle 2016 - priced around $15. This wine is a white blend of 58% Pinot Gris, 38% Gewurztraminer and 4% Riesling Aromas of peaches and apricots, white flowers and a hint of lychee It’s dry with medium acidity, light body and flavors similar to aromas - stonefruit, white flowers and lychee Dry aromatic, light white wine for summer with enough acidity to pair with dishes like Pad Thai, curries or seafood dishes. Unculin Bierzo Tinto 2017 - priced around $19. This deep r...2019-06-1409 minCourt of WineCentral GreeceThis week is the final week of our Greek wine series and we are talking about the area of Central Greece. Wine Recommendation Hermes White Dry Wine - priced around $11. Light aromas of lemon, peach and minerality It’s dry with medium plus acidity and flavors of lemon rind, white peach and minerality This wine is a light crisp simple patio wine, if you are looking for something fruity and light on a hot summer day, this is your wine Pair with lighter seafood and vegetable dishes You can purchase this wine at...2019-06-0711 minCourt of WineSouthern GreeceThis week we are talking about Southern Greece which is defined by its hot Mediterranean climate so most of the vineyards in these areas are grown on the sides of mountains in higher elevation. Southern Greece includes the Kefalonia, Peloponnese and Crete areas. Wine Recommendations Lyrarakis Plyto Psarades Vineyard 2017 - priced around $20. Aromas of lemon, nectarine, minerality and white lilies It’s dry with high acidity and flavors very similar to aromas This wine needs food so this is your summer food wine and stands up really well to a salad with vina...2019-05-3110 minCourt of WineAegean IslandsThis week we are continuing our series on Greek wine regions by talking about the Aegean Islands wine area. Wine Recommendations Domaine Sigalas 2017 - priced around $20. Aromas of peach, minerality and Lemon It’s dry with medium plus acidity, light body with flavors of white peaches and lemon rinds Tony thinks there is a touch of tannins but I disagree Crisp and fruity very appropriate for summer and reminds me of Verdicchio wine from Italy Food pairings: Shellfish, Crab and Lobster and of course Mediterranean dishes Gavalas Winery Santorini 2010 - pr...2019-05-2413 minCourt of WineNorthern GreeceThis week we are talking about Northern Greece. This is week two of our Greek wine series. Part one was a general overview of Greek wine history and information so be sure to listen to that episode if you haven’t already. Check out Wine Folly's article for a great map of the Greek wine regions Wine Recommendations Alpha Estate Malagouzia Turtles Vineyard 2017 - priced around $19. Very aromatic wine with aromas of peach, honeydew, papaya, orange blossom and beeswax It’s dry with a light body, medium plus acidit...2019-05-1712 minCourt of WineGreece Intro and Wine HistoryThis week kicks off a series of episode exploring Greece. This episode is an introduction to Greece and Greek wine history. In the following weeks, we will dive into some of the major wine areas of Greece. Source for this episode: Book: The Oxford Companion to Wine2019-05-1012 minCourt of WineWine in the News May 2019This week we talk recent wines news. Below are the articles that inspired this episode's topics. California wine's new paradigm: Bright, juicy, translucent reds Esther Mobley March 21, 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Southern Oregon growers fight Willamette Valley wine purity proposals By Pete Danko – Staff Reporter, Portland Business Journal Mar 21, 2019 Texas wine group wants to keep California grapes out of their bottles Lynn Brezosky April 25, 2019 San Antonio Express News Nine Spanish producers to leave the Cava DO Richard...2019-05-0325 minCourt of WineGeorgiaThis week we explore of the country of Georgia and it's unique and amazing wines. Wine Recommendations Dila-o Rkatsiteli-Mtsvane 2016 - priced around $16. This is an Amber or "Orange" wine style, but made in a lighter style with only 1 month of skin contact. It is a perfect introduction to the style. Aromas of honey, tropical fruits like melon and apricots, spice and white flowers It’s dry with light body, light tannins, medium plus acidity and flavors of lemon drop, white flowers, apricots and slightly herbal Great acidity so it will be awesome wit...2019-04-2618 minCourt of WineEp 163 - Four Wines April 2019It’s time for another four wines episode. Every couple of months we talk about four different wines that we really enjoyed and we're excited to share with all of you. Pehhcora Pecorino IGT Terre di Chieti 2015 - priced around $12. Aromas of oranges, geraniums and minerality It’s dry with medium plus acidity and flavors of orange oil, white flowers and wet rocks Really delicious, crisp, fruity and floral wine Complex but not too serious and great for lighter foods Food pairings: grilled fish, fresh cheeses and white meats. Mansion Creek Cellar...2019-04-1911 minCourt of WineMonterey CountyThis week we are talking about Monterey County wine region. This area is part of the larger Central Coast AVA that stretches from San Francisco to Santa Barbara County. There are approximately 46,000 acres of wine grapes making it one of the larger growing area in California. Wine Recommendations Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay 2016 - priced around $22. Aromas of golden apples, vanilla, melon and toasted marshmallow It’s dry, fuller bodied, with medium acidity with flavor similar to aromas Like the balance of acid, fruit and those oak aging flavors although it is fuller bod...2019-04-1217 minCourt of WineEl DoradoThis week we are talking about the small AVA in California call El Dorado. El Dorado is a sub-appellation of the 2,600,000-acre Sierra Foothills AVA which is one of the largest appellations in California. If you want to learn more about the Sierra Foothills, check out episode 160. Wine Recommendations RPM Wines 2014 El Dorado Gamay Noir - priced around $33. Light Garnet colored wine with aromas of dried cherries, balsamic and a hint of coriander It’s dry with light to medium body, light tannins and medium plus acidity with flavors similar to...2019-04-0511 minCourt of WineEp 160 - Sierra FoothillsThis week we are talking about the Sierra Foothills The Sierra Foothills is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. The total area of the appellation is 2.6 million acres within eight counties, making it one of the largest AVAs in the state of California. Cruse Wine Co. Rorick Vineyard Chardonnay 2016 This wine has aromas of melon, pineapple, nectarine, white flowers, beeswax and a hint of toasted nuts It’s dry with medium plus acidity, medium body and flavors of lemon, white flowers and stone fruit It...2019-03-2912 minCourt of WineWine in the News March 2019Below are the articles referenced in this week's episode. Millennials Now Ruining Wine As Well By W. Blake Gray Posted Friday, 18-Jan-2019, Wine-Searcher Sensory tests suggest 'liking' wines made with native grapes a learned response March 6, 2019, Source: Penn State, featured in Science Daily The mysterious case of the cork-tainted carrots Esther Mobley Feb. 7, 2019, San Francisco Chronicle SAUVIGNON BLANC ‘SUFFERS FROM AN IMAGE PROBLEM’ 8th February, 2019 by Lucy Shaw, The Drink Business Constellation Brands to Di...2019-03-2228 minCourt of WineThree Year AnniversaryThe day this episode is being released, March 15, 2019, is the 3rd year anniversary of this podcast. On March 15th 2016 is when we launched the first three episodes of the podcast. We’ve tried a lot of wine and learned a ton along the way. So we thought we would take a trip down memory lane and reflect on some of our favorite moments and learning from the past three years. We did an episode similar to this way back in episode 43 if you want to go back and listen.2019-03-1527 minCourt of WineAlexander ValleyThis week we are talking about Alexander Valley AVA. Alexander Valley AVA is a Californian American Viticultural Area located in the northern end of Sonoma County. It is the largest and most fully planted wine region in Sonoma with 14,449 acres of vines out of 32,536 acres of land. Wine Recommendations Alexander Valley Vineyards Rose 2017 - priced around $15. Bright pink rose wine with aromas of strawberries, watermelon, raspberries and minerality It’s dry, unoaked style rose that has a light body, medium plus acidity with flavors similar to aromas - strawberries, watermelon and minerality Love t...2019-03-0812 minCourt of WineSanta Barbara CountyThis week we are talking about Santa Barbara County and it’s wines. We touched on this area in a couple of past episodes, specifically episode 50 on Central Coast Pinot Noir and episode 53 that featured our interview Clarissa Nagy of Nagy wines. Wine Recommendations Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay 2014 - priced around $28 Deep golden color with with aromas of stonefruit, melon, ripe bananas and vanilla cream This wine is dry, full bodied with medium acidity and flavors similar to aromas - tropical and stonefruits and that creamy vanilla flavor Very cream, soft texture and...2019-03-0120 minCourt of WineFour Wines February 2019 EditionIt’s time for another four wines. Every couple of months we talk about four random wines that don’t fit in an upcoming episode. All four of the wines featured in this week’s episode were sent to us as press samples. But regardless if we purchase the wine or get it for free we always give our honest opinion and only talk about wines we really enjoyed. Valdo 1926 Cuvee NV - priced around $14. This is a sparkling wine is made from 90% Glera, 10% Chardonnay Fresh aromas of tropical fruits - starfruit, papaya, and pineapple a...2019-02-2210 minCourt of WineMontefalco SagrantinoThis week we are talking about Montefalco Sagrantino . Montefalco Sagrantino is a wine and one of two DOCGs in the Umbria region, which is located in central Italy. Wine Recommendations Raìna Campo di Raìna 2013 Hand harvested grapes Ageing: 24 months in large oak barrels, 12 months in stainless steel, 12 months in the bottle. Very ripe and juicy dark fruit aromas as well as anise and cigar It’s dry with medium plus acidity, medium plus bordering high tannins that hit in the front of your mouth but are smooth and flavors of dark b...2019-02-1514 minCourt of WineCartograph Wines with Alan Baker and Serena LourieThis week we are featuring my interview with Alan Baker and Serena Lourie, the founders and Owners of Cartograph Wines out of Healdsburg, CA. You can check out more information about Cartograph Wines at their website Wine Recommendations - These wines were sent to us as samples. 2017 Green Ranch Riesling - priced around $29. Hands down one of the best dry Rieslings I've ever had. Very fruity with flavors and aromas of citrus and stonefruits Healthy level of acidity making it a perfect pairing partner with seafood, pork or Th...2019-02-0843 minCourt of WineCôtes du Rhône and Grenache BlancThis week we are talking about Côtes du Rhône white wines and the Grenache Blanc grape. In the cold weather months we tend to focus on lots of full bodied red wines and sometime we needs a break from the reds. We love white wines and winter is the perfect time to talk about medium to full bodied whites which is why we are talking about whites from Côtes du Rhône. Check out episode 31 and episode 44 to learn more about Côtes du Rhône and for more great wine recommendations. 2019-02-0113 minCourt of WineSuper TuscansThis week we are talking about Super Tuscan wine. Super Tuscans come from as the name suggests, the Tuscany region of Italy which is located in central Italy. “Super Tuscan” is a term used to describe red wines from Tuscany that may include the use of non-indigenous grapes, particularly Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Wine Recommendations Tenuta Monteti Caburnio 2010 - priced around $21. 55 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Alicante Bouschet, 15 % Merlot, 5 % Cabernet Franc, 5 % Petit Verdot Nose: Dark fruit - blackberries, black currant, black plums, floral (like lavender and rose) Dry, full body, medium plus acidity and smooth...2019-01-2509 minCourt of WineWine in the News January 2019It's time for another Wine in the News episode. Below are the news articles we feature in this episode. A new study shows that wine experts differ by geographic region Public Release from Concordia University, January 14, 2019 Organic Grape Growing Harms Vineyard Soil, Says A Consumer Advocacy Group by Thomas Pellechia, January 6, 2019 Somm Cheat Probe Going Nowhere By Liza B. Zimmerman on December 5, 2018 A New Era for U.S. Wine-Labeling Laws by Katherine Cole, November 26th, 2018 ...2019-01-1829 minCourt of WinePuglia and San Marzano WineThis week we are talking about the region of Puglia in Italy and wine from this area from the San Marzano cooperative. Puglia is a long, thin wine region in the far southeastern corner of the 'boot' of Italy. Wine Recommendations - We have four wine that were sent to us from the San Marzano Cooperative. Although these wines were given to us as samples we only give our honest opinions and talk about wine we enjoyed enough to purchase ourselves. Il Pumo Primitivo Salento I.G.P. - priced around $9. ...2019-01-1113 minCourt of WineJim Laughren CWE - 50 Ways to Love Wine MoreThis week's episode, Betty interviews Jim Laughren, CWE to talk about his book; 50 Ways to Love Wine More: Adventures in Wine Appreciation. I had a chance to read Jim's book before we talked and really enjoyed it. I've been studying wine for the last couple of years and I found this book to be entertaining and informative. Also, I think this would make a great gift for someone who is just starting their wine journey. Check out Jim's website to learn more and download a free aromas wheel! You can also purchase the b...2019-01-0427 minCourt of WineLimouxThis week we are talking about the Limoux wine region which is a part of the larger Languedoc region in southwestern France. It’s a pretty small region with only about 20,000 acres of vines and has four AOC désignations: three for sparkling wine and one for still wines. Wine Recommendations Saint-Hilaire Blanquette de Limoux Brut - priced around $14. Nose: Minerality, golden apple, hint of bready quality Dry, med+ acidity Flavors: lemon, golden apple, white flowers, hint of bread Clean, crisp, and fruity with a touch of floral notes - very french. Aromas...2018-12-2815 minCourt of WineFour Wines Sparkling Wine EditionIt’s time for another four wine episode! Since the holidays are right around the corner, this episode is all about sparkling wine. We are no stranger to talking about sparkling wine on the show. Sparkling wine pairs well with many different types of food so it’s the perfect wine for bring to a holiday get together. We had a sparkling wine episodes last holiday season. Wine Recommendations Paringa Sparkling Shiraz 2013 - priced around $16. It’s a dark ruby red sparkling wine Nose of dark fruit, black pepper and a hint of...2018-12-2111 minCourt of WineOrange wineThis week we are talking about orange wine. Orange wine is made all over the world so we are going to no focus on a specific grape or region but on how it’s made, where it got its start, what to expect and some tasty recommendations. Wine Recommendations Clos Saron Carte Blanche 2016 - priced around $35. Blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, and Semillon Nose of stonefruit and herbs Dry with medium - body, medium + acidity, and medium - tannins and flavors of dried herbs, jasmine, and tangerines This wine is funky (funk...2018-12-1410 minCourt of WineCanary IslandsThe Canary Islands is a collection of islands and an autonomous community of Spain in the North Atlantic Ocean. It’s located 70 miles off the west coast of Morocco making it the most tropical wine region in Europe. This week we learn a little more about this wine region and talk about some unique wines from the Islands. Wine Recommendations Viñátigo Gual 2013 - priced around $30. White wine from 100% Gual grape or also know as Malvasia Fina Deep golden color wine with strong aromas of wet rock, tropical fruits like honeydew melon and pin...2018-12-0712 minCourt of WineJuraThis week we are talking about the small French wine region of Jura, located between Burgundy and Switzerland. Wine Recommendations Benedicte et Stephane TISSOT NV - priced around $35. White Wine with a nose of bread, green apple and golden pear It’s dry with medium plus acidity and flavors very similar to aromas - green apples, golden pear but more yeast flavors than bread It’s what I want and expect from a Cremant - clean, crisp and fruity. Great food wine, cleansing your palate in between each bite Marnes...2018-11-3013 minCourt of WineWine in the News November 2018 EditionTime again for another Wine in the News! Click on the links below to read about the topics and articles covered in this week's episode. Master Sommelier test marred by cheating, leaving people 'devastated' from Wine Spectator Feds shut down controversial Elouan wine labels from Oregon Live PROSECCO DRINKERS ‘DON’T CARE’ IF IT’S DOC OR DOCG the Drinks Business Is Less Really More for Wine Labels? From Wine -Searcher French Wine's Hybrid Dilemma From Wine - Searcher 2018-11-2329 minCourt of WineCôtes de BordeauxCôtes de Bordeaux is a subregion of the larger Bordeaux region in Western France. We covered Bordeaux in two previous episodes. This area of Bordeaux is on the hillsides of the right banks of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers and responsible for some amazing Merlot based red wines. Check out episode 38 and episode 39 to learn more about Bordeaux Château Puyanché Blanc 2015 - priced around $13. Nose: wax and apricots It's a dry wine with medium plus acidity and medium body with flavors of pineapple, white grapefruit, apricot and a touch...2018-11-1611 minCourt of WineRioja and Bodegas LANThis week we are talking about Rioja and Bodegas LAN. We talked about Rioja way back in episode 26 of the podcast. We were recently sent some wine from LAN and Thursday, November 8, 2018 just happens to be International Tempranillo Day so we thought it was a great time to revisit Rioja and learn more about Bodegas LAN and talk about their wines. Wine Recommendations - These were sent to us by the good people at Bodegas LAN LAN Crianza 2014 - priced around $14. Nose: red cherries, raspberries, spice and dust Dry with medium acidity and...2018-11-0719 minCourt of WineFour Wines October 2018 EditionIt’s time for another Four Wines where we discuss four wines we tasted recently that don’t fit into an upcoming episode but we love and want to share with our listeners. Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut - priced around $23. This wine was provided as a sample to us Nose: golden apples, bread and a hint of white flowers It’s dry with medium plus acidity, light body and flavors of really ripe pear, stonefruit and white flowers This wine is everything you want in a sparkling wine: crisp - the acidity this...2018-10-3109 minCourt of WineColumbia GorgeThis week we are talking our recent visit to the Maryhill and Cathedral Ridge wineries in the Columbia Gorge AVA. This trip was a post-excursion for the annual Wine Bloggers conference. In this episode we learn about the Columbia Gorge AVA and talk about the two wineries we visited. Wine Recommendations - the two wines mentioned in this week's episode are from Cathedral Ridge winery 2015 Riesling - priced around $24. Nose: stonefruit, pear, minerality and a hint of rubber It’s off-dry with medium acidity and medium body with flavors peach, passion fruit, gold...2018-10-2414 minCourt of WineRed Mountain AVAWe visited the Red Mountain AVA as part of the Wine Bloggers conference. We had the opportunity to learn a lot of Red Mountain as well as taste some amazing wines. We would like to say a big thank you to the Red Mountain AVA Alliance for hosting us and all the wineries involved in making this a wonderful experience. If you ever have the opportunity to visit the area, we would recommend it. The scenery is beautiful, the people are warm and friendly and the wine is amazing. Also thank to JJ Williams for h...2018-10-1717 minCourt of WineWalla Walla and WBC 18We just returned from the Annual Wine Bloggers Conference at the Marcus Whitman Hotel in the town of Walla Walla in the Walla Walla wine region. We had an amazing time and learned a lot about Washington wine. Listen to this episode to learn about Walla Walla and our thoughts on the conference. We'll be talking more about our trip in upcoming episodes so make sure you subscribe to our podcast to get automatic downloads of our future episodes. Interested in attending a future the Wine Bloggers Conference? Check out their website for more information. Learn mo...2018-10-1012 minCourt of WineWine in the News October 2018 EditionTime for another edition of Wine in the News. The articles mentioned in this episode and links are listed below. Did winemaker Joe Wagner misrepresent where his Oregon Pinot Noirs came from? Esther Mobley, September 27, 2018 from the San Francisco Chronicle Not to Scare You, But … We’re All Going to Die By Faye Flam, September 7, 2018 Bloomberg Canned wine is no longer a fad, it's a $45 million business Sarah Whitten, Sat, 1 Sept 2018 CNBC NEW RIOJA CLASSIFICATION ‘ISN’T STRICT ENOUGH’ 21st September...2018-10-0323 minCourt of WineDouro DOCThis week we’re talking about the Douro DOC in Portugal. You might know this area as the Port region but there are also some really interesting red wines coming out of Douro. So we are going to focus that side of Douro for this episode. Wine Recommendations – way back in episode 35, we recommended Douro wine so if you want another option check that episode out. Lua Cheia em Vinhas Velhas Red 2015 – priced around $16. 100% Vinhas Velhas Nose: cherries, blackberries, pencil shavings and a hint of star anise It’s dry with medium acidity, lig...2018-09-2614 minCourt of WineCroatiaThis week we dive into Croatia and Croatian wines. This area of the world has a long wine history so we give you a short introduction as well as some awesome wine recommendations. We hope you enjoy this episode! Wine Recommendations Vina Skaramuča Plavac 2016 - priced around $17. Aromas of black fruit, black Pepper, leather, dust Medium acidity, med+ tannins Flavors of Black fruit, herbs, earth Fruity and inviting nose, good texture, and complexity of flavor Enough acidity to go with food but approachable on its own too You can purchase this win...2018-09-1913 minCourt of WineBurgenland, AustriaThis week we are talking about the Burgenland wine region in Austria. We have talked about Austria in the past in episode 67 when we explored Grüner Veltliner. In this week's episode we discuss: Review of Austria as a wine country Burgenland wine scope Regions of Burgenland: their climate, DACs and grapes Grapes and the wine they make: Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and Saint Laurent (we talked about Saint Laurent in depth back in episode 77) Wine Recommendations Umathum Rosa Rose 2016 - priced around $22. Bright Fuchsia colored wine made from pretty e...2018-09-1212 minCourt of WineFour Wines September 2018 Editionit’s time for another four wines. Every couple of months we dedicate an episode to talk about four wines that we’ve really enjoyed recently that don’t fit in our upcoming episodes. In this episode, we highlighted a couple of listeners as a way of saying thanks for all the support. Follow wine4fridays and uncoakingenglish on Instagram. They are awesome! Wine Recommendations Marques de Gelida Brut Gran Reserva Cava 2009 - priced around $20. Nose: toast, marigold flowers, pear and apple It’s dry with medium plus acidity wit...2018-09-0509 minCourt of WineMarkus Niggli of Markus Wine CoThis week we're featuring our interview with Markus Niggli of Markus Wines out of Lodi, CA as well as some of his amazing wines. We met Markus back in 2016 when the Wine Bloggers Conference was in Lodi, California, where he was involved with the the pre-conference excursion we went on which was titled “ Old Vines and experimental wines”. Markus was indeed sharing fresh wines with higher acidity, made with grapes you wouldn't expect in a place many people believe is too hot to do so - wines like his Gewurztraminer, which we reached about back in episode 25, which you can l...2018-08-2940 minCourt of WinePiquepoulThis week we are talking about the lesser known and grown Piquepoul grape and the area it predominantly comes from. Wine Recommendations Richemer Piquepoul Cotes de Thau 2016 - priced around $6. Nose - chalky minerality, citrus - like lemon drop candy and a hint of honeysuckle It’s dry with medium plus acidity, full body and Flavors - lemon and white flowers For a full bodied wine it very crisp and refreshing which allows you to enjoy during hot weather although it does have 12% ABV Not very complex in flavor but more complex in th...2018-08-2210 minCourt of WineSloveniaThis week we are going to talk about Slovenian wine. There are some amazing and interesting wines coming out of this country. Since we are talking about a country instead a wine region, we are going to do a brief over but in the future we hope to circle back someday and cover specific regions from this up and coming wine country. Wine Recommendations - all of these wines are from the Drava wine region! Kobal Ptuj Sauvignon Blanc 2015 - priced around $18. Nose - Fruity and floral, tropical and crisp - Passion f...2018-08-1516 minCourt of WineEp 127 - SavoieThis week we are talking about the region of Savoie. Savoie is a wine region in eastern France and it’s to the east of the region of Bugey which we covered in last week’s episode. It’s in the mountainous areas just south of Lake Geneva and it borders Switzerland. It's a small wine region has around 5,000 acres of vines translating into about 16 million bottles of wine a per year. The wine of Savoie are little known outside the area making up only 0.5% of French wines exported. Check out this week's episode to learn more about this region...2018-08-0810 minCourt of WineBugeyBugey is a wine region in east central part of France just east of Beaujolais. It’s small in size and production with only a little over 1200 acres of vines and about 4 million bottles of wine produced each year. In this episode, we dive a little deeper into our French wine knowledge, exploring Bugey and it's wines. Wine Recommendations Bernard & Marjorie Rondeau Bugey Cerdon - priced around $22. This wine has a fruity and fresh nose of strawberries, minerality plus hints of cherry and yeast. It’s medium sweet with medium plus acidity and i...2018-08-0115 minCourt of WineWine in the News July 2018 EditionTime for another Wine in the News episode! Below are links to the articles feature in this episode. Napa's Measure C Is Dead; the War Over Hillside Vineyards Has Just Begun French winemakers say warning labels will ruin ‘the soul of France’ How rosé became the most obnoxious drink in America MILLIONS OF BOTTLES OF SPANISH ROSÉ SOLD AS FRENCH Here’s why wine makers are ageing their bottles under the sea 2018-07-2528 minCourt of WineAlto Adige - SüdtirolThis week we are talking about the region Alto Adige - Südtirol, Italy’s northernmost wine region. The idea for this episode is thanks to the Alto Adige - Sudtirol region and Teuwen Communications, a PR and marketing company we have worked with in the past. They reached out to us asking if we were interested in exploring a selection of this region’s signature grapes. We enjoy learning about wines from lesser known wine regions so we thought this would be a great opportunity to talk about it with all of you. Wine Recomm...2018-07-1816 minCourt of WineSummer Wines - AlbariñoThis week we continue our summer wine series with one of our favorite white wines for summer, Albariño. We covered Albariño way back in episode 15 which was published June 15, 2016, so click here if you want to listed to learn more about this region and it's wine. Here are this week's wine recommendations - the first two wines were sent to us by Rias Baixas Albariño as press samples. Serra da Estrela 2017 - priced around $16. This wine has a nose of lemon and white flowers It’s dry with medium plus ac...2018-07-1110 minCourt of WineSummer Wines - Canned WinesWe continue our summer wines series. Since it’s well into summer, we thought it was a good time to take about the new trend of canned wines. When picking wine to sample for this episode, we only purchased canned wine that was strictly wine. We decided to just stick with straight wine so we could make a fair comparison to other wines. Wine Recommendations Tangent Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Nose of white grapefruit, lime, arugula and a hint of dry hay It’s dry with medium plus acidity, light bodied with flavors of white...2018-07-0419 minCourt of WineSummer Wines - White BlendsThis week we continue our summer wine series with white blends. A blend is really a wine containing two or more grapes which means there is an unlimited amount of options. Some regions are famous for their white blends and we’ve covered quite a few of them in previous episodes. Ep 068 – Soave Ep 044 – Winter Whites From Southern Rhone Ep 014 – Any Day is Special when you’re Drinking Cava! Wine Recommendations Anne Amie Vineyards 2015 Cuvee Amrita - priced $15. Blend of Riesling, Muller-Thurgau, Pinot Blanc, Viogner, Gewurtztraminer, Chardonnay This wine has a nose of Wet rock...2018-06-2708 minCourt of WineSummer Wines - RieslingThis week we continue of series on our favorite types of wine for summer with Riesling. Riesling is a white grape variety which originated in the Rhine region of Germany but it's grown all over the world. We covered Riesling way back in March 2016 in episode four. Click here if you want to take a trip down memory lane. Wine Recommendations 2016 Hogue Late Harvest Riesling - priced around $10. This wine has an intense nose of apricot, tangerine and lanolin It’s sweet, with high acidity and medium body with f...2018-06-2011 minCourt of WineSummer Wines - Vinho VerdeWe are start a new series talking about our favorite wines for the summertime. These next few episodes are going to be like our four wines episode but instead of four random wines, we're going to talk about wines from one specific place or grape and why we love to drink in the summer. We start the series with Vinho Verde. Way back 100 episodes ago we talk at length about Vinho Verde so feel free to check that episode out if you want to learn more. Check out our episode on Vinho Verde C...2018-06-1311 minCourt of WineWine in the News June 2018 EditionTime for another Wine in the News! Below are the articles we reference in this episode and links if you want to read more. ARGENTINE WINERY LAUNCHES WINE-BASED CRYPTOCURRENCY By Lauren Eads, June 4th, 2018 from The Drinks Business.com The Rebellious French Village Making Wine Banned by the E.U. BY ERIC J. WALLACE JUNE 04, 2018 Everyday Wines: The Most Important Bottles You Will Drink By Eric Asimov March 22, 2018 New York Times Rosé: Wave hits Wall? By W. R. Tish over at Beverage Media Group, Apr 24, 2018 The wine bots are coming by Liza B. Zimmerman, May 29th, 2018 2018-06-0631 minCourt of WineToroThis week we wrap up our series on lesser known Spanish wine regions with the Toro DO. Toro is a Spanish DO for wines in the province of Zamora, which is in the northwest of Castilla y Léon. If you are looking at a map of Spain this area is in the west central part of Spain. The DO is named after an ancient settlement called Toro which is 40 miles east of the Portuguese border. Toro means bull in Spanish, although no one really knows why the town was named Toro. The area of Toro DO is about 154,000 acr...2018-05-3012 minCourt of WineValenciaThis is week three of our Spanish wine series and this week we are talking about the Valencia DO. The City of Valencia is Spain’s largest port and third largest city, located in the center of the Spain's east coast. It's also the name of one of five DOs located in the region of Valencia, which is the DO we are focusing for this episode. The Valencia D.O. was established in 1957 and is one of the largest in the Valencia region with around 45,000 acres of vines. In this week's episode, we discuss: Hist...2018-05-2313 minCourt of WineCariñenaThis is week two of our Spanish wine series where we take a journey to learn about lesser known regions. This week we are talking about Cariñena a Spanish DOP located in the Ebro Valley in Spain’s northeast region of Aragón, In this episode, we discuss: Cariñena scope in the wine world Cariñena's history of wine Climate and geography of Cariñena Grapes and the wine of Cariñena Wine Recommendations El Jamon Garnacha 2015 - priced around $10. This wine has aromas of cherry, raspberry, cr...2018-05-1613 minCourt of WineRibera del DueroThis week starts a new series on Spanish wine regions. A couple of summers ago we did a series on Spanish wines which we really enjoyed. We love Spanish wine and wanted an excuse to drink more and learn about lesser known regions within Spain. So this week we are kicking things off with Ribera del Duero. On this week's episode we discuss: Where is Ribera del Duero? Brief wine history of the area Climate and geography Grapes grown and the amazing wine it makes Wine classifications Food pairings Wine Recommendations...2018-05-0912 minCourt of WineFour Wines May 2018It’s time for another four wines. Every couple of months we dedicate an episode to talking about four wines that we’ve enjoyed recently and want to share with our listeners. So let’s get into it… Joseph Drouhin Mâcon-Villages 2016 - priced around $15. This white wine from Burgundy has aromas of lemon, wet rock, and white flowers. It’s dry with a medium plus acidity and flavors of lemon curd, white peach, white flowers and a hint of grass on the finish. This wine is light, crisp, very fruity - a great warm weather wine to...2018-05-0211 minCourt of WineRyan Frederickson of ArT Wine PreserverWe have been using the ArT Wine Preserver since October 2017 and it's our go to wine preserving method . So when we had the opportunity to interview the founder of this product Ryan Frederickson, we jumped at the chance. Thank you to Ryan for sharing his knowledge of oxidation and wine preservation. You can learn more about the ArT Wine Preserver here You can purchase the Art Wine Preserver here The Amazon link is affiliate link so we’ll get a few cents if you buy something but Amazon promises us it wont...2018-04-2528 minCourt of WineWine in the News April 2018 EditionEvery couple of months we talk recent wine news. Below are the new stories feature in this episode so click on the title if you want to learn more. California's Cabernet Cult Keeps Growing by Liza B. Zimmerman Posted Wednesday, 04-Apr-2018 on wine-searcher.com Wine Industry Under Attack in Napa by Dawn Dolan, March 23, 2018 from Wine Industry Network Battle for Napa Valley’s future: Proposed curb on vineyards divides county by Esther Mobley, April 8, 2018 in the San Francisco Chronicle How environment changes the taste of wine, Friday, 23. March 2018 in the Meininger’s Wine Business International Total Wine...2018-04-1837 minCourt of WineOregon Wine Country Stories: Decoding the GrapeRecently, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ken Friedenreich the author of the new book, “Oregon Wine Country Stories, Decoding the Grape.” Before I interviewed Ken, I had a chance to read his book and I loved it. No matter where you are in your wine journey, it's a great read and I highly recommend it. You can learn more about the book here Ready to buy the book? Click here to order from Amazon and you won't even have to leave your house. 2018-04-1140 minCourt of WineNew South Wales and TasmaniaThis is our last week of our Australian wine series. In this episode we brief cover two regions, New South Wales and Tasmania. In this episode we discuss: New South Wales' impact on Australian wine History of New South Wales wine Hunter Valley and it's wine Tasmania as a wine region Wine Recommendations - Finding wine for these regions in the Twin Cities was a challenge. Most of the New South Wales wine was bulk wines and Tasmania is such a niche area, I was only able to find wine thanks to...2018-04-0415 minCourt of WineWestern AustraliaThis episode we are talking about a wine area unknown to most of us in the Northern Hemisphere, Western Australia. In this episode, we discuss: Western Australia's wine impact The three major wine region of Western Australia: Swan Valley, Great Southern, and Margaret River Tasty wine recommendations - you might have a difficult time finding several options from this wine if you live outside of Australia. Wine Recommendations Vasse Felix Filius Chardonnay 2016 - priced around $25. This 100% Chardonnay wine has aromas of spice, stonefruit, pineapple, yeast and lemon curd. It has...2018-03-2812 minCourt of WineSouth AustraliaThis marks week three of our Australian Wine series and for this episode we focus on the state of South Australia. South Australia produces more than half of all Australian wine and some of the most prominent wine regions in the country. In this episode, we'll discuss: When did grape growing and winemaking start in South Australia South Australia's many zones and regions Some awesome wine recommendations Wine Recommendations D’Arenberg The Hermit Crab 2016 - priced around $15. Lovely white blend of Viognier and Marsanne with aromas of chalky minerality, grapef...2018-03-2117 minCourt of WineVictoria, AustraliaWelcome to week two of our Australian wine series. This week we are discovering wines from the state of Victoria. In this episode we discuss: Victoria's has a lot of wine diversity and a lot of wineries A little wine history Lots of wine zones/regions and a few facts about each area Wine Recommendation (yes we didn't talk about Shiraz, don't hate on me) Frisk Prickly Riesling 2017 - priced around $12. This actually a blend of 85% Riesling, 10% Muscat Gordo, and 5% Gewurztraminer. This wine has aromas of pear, white...2018-03-1416 minCourt of WineIntroduction to Australian WinesThis week starts a series of episodes on Australian wines and wine regions. We haven’t talked about Australian wines on this podcast yet so this topics is a long time coming. This week is going to be an introduction to Australia and it’s wine and over the next few weeks we will talk about different geographic areas and showcase some Australian wines from those larger regions. Australia doesn’t have a very long history in terms of wine but there is a lot of learning to unpack. This week's episode we discuss: Short his...2018-03-0714 minCourt of WineGhost Hill CellarsThis episode is the a first of a handful of interviews from producers in Willamette Valley. We are kicking it off with our interview with Mike Bayliss from Ghost Hill Cellars. Ghost Hill Cellars is located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. It’s “a fifth generation century farm and estate vineyard, sustainably tended by the Bayliss family and the ghost of a murdered gold miner.” Wine Featured in this episode: These wines were provided to us for free 2014 Pinot Noir Blanc - priced around $25. This wine is a beautiful rose gold color...2017-12-2037 minCourt of WineSterling VineyardsIn this episode, we talk about our visit to Sterling Vineyards in Napa Valley. Sterling Vineyards was founded in 1964 by Peter Newton, an Oxford Scholar, paper tycoon and London Financial Times writer from England. Sterling Vineyards sits atop of a mountain overlooking a valley in Calistoga. They have aerial tram which is the only one of its kind in Napa Valley, offering amazing views as visitors on your way up to the winery. When designing the winery, the planners needed a way to transport visitors and staff to the hilltop winery with minimal impact on the...2017-11-2214 minCourt of WineEp 035 - Four Wines 2nd EditionIt's time again for another Four Wines episode. Tony and I get the opportunity to try wines outside of those for podcast research and we want to share a few that we are digging. It just happened that all these wines are European and contain native grape varieties. The wines featured in this episode are Cantine Colosi Nero D’Avola 2014, Esporao Quinta dos Murcas Assobio Red 2013, Geil Scheurebe Kabinett 2015, Orion Wines 'Zensa' Fiano2016-11-0220 min