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videoMoules Frites Curry + White Bordeaux
Travels in The Berkshires led us to Cafe Triskele where Moules Frites Curry proved a perfect pairing for crisp White Bordeaux from Graves Region. Gracious owner Gilbert Clerget is a French native from Corsica who provides a warm hospitality vibe. #berkshires #cafetriskele #moulesfrites
videoChillable Red Wines for Summer
Here in The Berkshires at eclectic Ombra Wine Bar, David Kohl enjoys the benefits of a recent wine trend : chillable red wine - - this selection is harvested within France’s Sud Ouest Region + produced from the extremely rare native grape known as "Juracon Noir". Try a chillable red this summer at a backyard barbecue or when ordering spicy food at your favorite bistro. #wine #winepodcast #chillableredwine
videoItaly’s Emilia Romagna Wine Region
Emilia Romagna in northeast Italy produces rich red wines priced in the $20 range such as this Riserva Superiore from Celli Vineyards featuring the Sangiovese grape. The varietal pairs perfectly with gastronomic delights of the Emilia Romagna region and today we enjoy it with a hearty lasagna dish. #winepodcast #winelover #wine #sangiovese #emiliaromagna
videoGrillo : a White Wine Grape from Sicily
Italy contains a wealth of interesting white wine grapes beyond the Pinot Grigio recognized by consumers. Today we present a Grillo offering from Fina Winery in the Marsala region of Sicily. While Marsala is associated with the well known sweet cooking wine, it also is home to white wine grapes such as Grillo that produce dry / citrus toned offerings that reflect a Mediterranean character. #winepodcast #wine #italianwhitewine #grillowine #sicilianwine
videoAustria’s Kamptal Wine Region : Nearby to Vienna
Austria’s Kamptal wine region located nearby to Vienna sits 400 meters above sea level and houses some fabulous vineyards such as Nastl, producing crisp + dry white wines from the Gruner Veltliner grape. Mineral driven in character, Gruner Veltliner has become more prevalent on by the glass wine menus and can be identified in wine shops by the bright red/ white cap honoring the Austrian flag. #winepodcast #wine #winelover #grunerveltliner
videoRich + Earthy Red Wine from Kosovo
Charming cafe “Bella Vie” in Bayshore, Long Island carries an Italian/ French vibe, but who would have guessed the star of the evening would be this 2023 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon wine gem produced in Eastern European Kosovo by Stone Castle Vineyards. Pairing perfectly with our Spicy Pork Milanese, this wine drinks like an aged offering from Tuscany. Delivering old world elegance at a budget price, Stone Castle is a fine discovery. #winepodcast #winelover #kosovowine #stonecastlevineyard #foodie #longislandfoodie #bayshorelongisland
videoA Silky Vintage 2022 Bordeaux Superieur
The wine list at Sunflower Cafe in Bayport, Long Island features some fabulous selections, such as Chateau Ribebon , a barrel aged Bordeaux Superieur that truly over delivers. The 2022 vintage, although young is a silky drinking experience produced from mostly merlot + cabernet franc grapes. The vineyard estate is owned by Alain Aubert who has a 250 year family history in the winemaking trade. #winepodcast #wine #bordeauxsuperieur #chateauribebon #alainaubert
videoOysters Rockefeller with Sauvignon Blanc in Bayport, Long Island
When traveling out east on Long Island, stop in to Sunflower Cafe in Bayport, a gem location for sophisticated yet casual dining. We are thrilled that Sunflower Cafe carries our Il Caillou Sauvignon Blanc from France’s Perigord region. Tonight we pair it with elegant Oysters Rockefeller. #winepodcast #longislandfoodie #sauvignonblanc #bayportlongisland
videoArgiano Brunello di Montalcino + Veal Milanese on Long Island NY
What a great find on the wine list at Patrizia’s on Long Island : Argiano Brunello di Montalcino, which in 2019 was heralded by Wine Spectator as wine of the year. It is a perfect pairing with Veal Milanese and we give a shout out to our friend Antonio the manager at Patrizia’s original Williamsburg Brooklyn location. Now with almost 20 locations throughout NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, New Jersey & Florida : Patrizia’s is a fun place to discover. #wine #brunellodimontalcino #argianobrunello #brunello
videoBandol Rose Wine in NYC Theater District
When in NYC Theater District, a great choice for dinner is Le Rivage, where we enjoy an elegant Rose Wine from Bandol, a charming seaside town in the Provence region of France. Bandol Rose is produced as a blend of Cinsault, Mourvèdre & Grenache grapes : what a perfect pairing for our dinner of Provence favorites Duck L’Orange + Ratatouille. #winepodcast #bandolrose #nycfoodscene #nycfood #nycfoodie
videoBrooklyn’s LB Spumoni Gardens : a Great Place to Discover French Wine
LB Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn’s Coney Island Region has always been a great place to enjoy hearty fare and the classic Spumoni dessert, but now the historic establishment adds to its excellence with David Kohl’s French wine selections from Chateau & Estates Imports including Il Caillou, produced in Perigord Region, known as home of the black truffle. Stop in for a fabulous dining experience soon and ask about the new France-oriented additions to the wine list. #wine #winepodcast #brooklynfoodie #spumonigardens #coneyisland #brooklynwine
videoTruffle Wine By-the-Glass in Brooklyn’s Coney Island Region
David Kohl is thrilled that LB Spumoni Gardens nearby Coney Island in Brooklyn carries his refreshing + citrusy Sauvignon Blanc import selection from Perigord region of France “Il Caillou”, and is pouring it by the glass. The Perigord region is acclaimed for its production of black truffles, a rare gourmet delicacy native to the forested region. #wine #winepodcast #coneyisland #blacktruffle #spumonigardens #brooklynfoodie
videoArgentina Red Wine Grape “Bonarda” + a Spicy Chorizo
Most consumers know that Argentina produces Malbec -based red wines, but the red grape known as Bonarda is also widely planted in Argentina’s Mendoza Region. Similar to the history of Malbec, Bonarda originated in France (under the now extinct varietal Douce). Rich in blue fruits, Bonarda is a perfect pairing for spicy chorizo #winepodcast #redwine #bonarda #mendozaargentina #chorizo
videoRhône’s Vacqueyras Red Wine : a Poor Man’s Chateauneuf du Pape
The rock star of France’s Southern Rhone winemaking region is undoubtedly Chateauneuf du Pape but many consumers do not know that neighboring Vacqueyras was elevated to its own appellation in the 1990s and today produces rich red wines from Grenache + Syrah grapes with distinct spice tones and a price under $20. #winepodcast #rhonevalley #vacqueyras #winelover #southernrhone #chateauneufdupape
videoAustralian Wine ‘Shiraz’ Paired with a Creamy Australian Cheddar
David Kohl loves to pair wines with cheese and today finds that a creamy Australian Cheddar brings out the best qualities of the ruggedly fruity Australian Shiraz grown in The Clare Valley with maritime proximity to the southern coastline. Many consumers may not realize that ‘Shiraz’ is actually the French grape Syrah brought to Australia in the 1800s by James Busby who is known as The Father of Australia’s Wine Industry. Shiraz is actually a city in Iran but James Busby found that the exotic connection was a favored label for the transported grape varietal. #shiraz #australianwine #winepodcast #wineandcheese #jamesbusby #clarevalley
videoBordeaux’s Region of Listrac
Today David Kohl highlights Bordeaux’s region of Listrac, nestled between Margaux & Haut Medoc. The Fourcas Plateau is a valuable feature of Listrac, and Chateau Fourcas Dupre is a top quality Cru Bourgeois Superieur vineyard, under the radar of most consumers but producing elegantly structured wines that retail in the $20 range. #winepodcast #listracwine #bordeauxwine #crubourgeoissuperieur #bordeauxvalues
videoItalian Wine “ Baby Amarone” from Verona Region
On a recent road trip stopping at New Haven Style “Apizza” , the wine list highlighted a selection from Allegrini in Verona known for their Amarone production. Pallazzo Della Torre is Allegini’s so named “Baby Amarone” a more budget friendly offering under the same technique utilizing dried grapes. Three italian grapes are featured as Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Corvinone. #winepodcast #amarone #babyamarone #veroneseigt #italianwines #italianwine
videoOld School Pizza Experience @ Frank Pepe New Haven
David Kohl highlights Frank Pepe New Haven Style Pizza, now celebrating their 100 Year Anniversary. The old school experience is enhanced by the charming wine service of Sicilian Nero d’Avola served in a rustic pitcher with Nona glasses. #sicilianwine #pizzaroadtrip #newhavenpizza #frankpepepizza
videoOld School Pizza Experience @ Frank Pepe -New Haven
David Kohl is on a road trip and makes a stop at iconic Frank Pepe New Haven style pizza, where the old school experience is enhanced by the charming wine service of Sicilian Nero d’Avola via rustic pitcher. #winepodcast #pizzalover#frankpepepizza #oldschool
videoAn IGP Wine Growing Region of France : Cotes de Gascogne
France’s IGP wine growing regions are not bound by the same regulations as their counterpart Appellation territories such as Burgundy or Bordeaux. Today we taste a unique white wine from Domaine Tariquet in IGP Cotes de Gascogne, featuring a blend of 6 different grape varietals and a smoky spice tone with notes of lemon curd. #winepodcast #igpwine #cotesdegascogne #winegrapes #domainetariquet
videoFrance’s IGP Wine Region : Cotes de Gascogne
The IGP winegrowing regions of France are not bound by the same regulations found within the appellation territories such as Bordeaux or Burgundy. Today we taste a unique white wine from Domaine Tariquet in IGP Cotes de Gascogne featuring a blend of 6 different grapes and a smoky spice tone with notes of lemon curd. #winepodcast #igpwine #cotesdegascogne #winegrapes #domainetariquet
videoBordeaux Vineyard Owned by Family of Famed Eiffel Tower Creator
Today David Kohl presents a crisp white wine produced by Chateau Bel Air, owned by the descendants of famed engineer Gustave Eiffel, who created Paris landmark The Eiffel Tower. Located in Bordeaux’s region of Graves de Vayres , Chateau Bel Air’s white wine offering reflects honeycomb notes and is a blend of grapes Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc & Muscadelle. The white wines of Bordeaux are often overlooked but provide tremendous consumer value. #winepodcast #bordeauxwine #bordeauxvineyard #whitebordeaux #gustaveeiffel #eiffelwine
videoLes Carmes Haut Brion Bordeaux 2025 Vintage
David Kohl pays a visit to historic Bordeaux vineyard Les Carmes Haut Brion for the 2025 vintage en primeur experience. This estate has been targeted as a rising star along with its heralded 2nd wine “C des Carmes” #winepodcast #bordeauxwine #lescarmeshautbrion #2025bordeaux #bordeauxvineyard
videoBordeaux Wine : Left Bank / Right Bank
David Kohl was honored to attend a private wine dinner in NYC hosted by Philippe Troussier, the former FIFA soccer coach who now operates his own artisan vineyard in St. Emilion region of Bordeaux. David had the pleasure of explaining the benefits of St. Emilion’s unique terroir situated on the Right Bank of River Gironde. With a soil composition rich in clay & limestone, the grape varietal Merlot thrives. #winepodcast #bordeauxwine #philippetroussier #merlot