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podcast· 55:00· Ep 598Ep 598: The Médoc and the Haut-Médoc of Bordeaux
This week I cover the regional AOCs of Medoc and Haut-Medoc, which wraps up our exploration of the Left Bank of Bordeaux. These two areas can cover a lot of ground, but they are usually used for discreet geographies in the north and south of the Médoc Peninsula. Because each AOC is so large and varied, I do a deep dive into the whole of the region and then into the particularities of the smaller Médoc AOC in the northwest of the Médoc and the Haut-Médoc in the south, around the city of Bordeaux and to the west of the communal appellations (Margaux, St. Julien, Pauillac, and Saint Éstephe). I review the history, geology, terroir, grapes (including the new grapes for exploration and the new WHITE Médoc AOC as of 2025), wines, and recommended châteaux. Photo: The 1855 Classification, 5th Growth. The Cantemerle write in! Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople __________________________________________________________
videoTake the adventure of a lifetime... a luxury wine cruise in the Mediterranean! #luxurycruising
videoThink Burgundy is all red wine? 🍷 Think again.
This region is famous for Pinot Noir AND Chardonnay, and what makes it magical is how different the wines can be from village to village. You can find silky and delicate reds in one spot, while rich and round whites are found just a few miles away. That’s the beauty of Burgundy: one region, endless expressions. Which would you pour first - red or white?
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💘 10 Romantic Spots in Belgium for Lovers that Love Beer 💘
BeerSecret has selected 10 top spots in Belgium to enjoy great brews and make lasting memories this Valentine’s Day The post 💘 10 Romantic Spots in Belgium for Lovers that Love Beer 💘 appeared first on Beer Secret .
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Nicolas Quillé: Oral History Interview
This interview is with Nicolas Quillé of Crimson Wine Group. In this interview, Nicolas speaks about his upbringing in France and his extensive wine education. He then talks about coming to the United States for what he thought would be a short time, only to find himself wanting to stay in the American wine industry. He talks about work in both wine production and wine leadership, culminating in his role as Chief Operations Officers for Crimson Wine Group, which among other brands owns Archery Summit in Oregon. Nicolas also speaks about the books he has authored, the work that went into his becoming a Master of Wine, and how the wine industry is dealing with recent issues. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Archery Summit in Dayton on February 11, 2026.
videoThe 2025 RIDGE Harvest Starts Now!
And just like that, the 2025 RIDGE Harvest has begun! On August 19th, our Lytton Springs winery welcomed its first fruit of the season, Carignane from Sandy Lane Vineyard in Contra Costa County. 2025 ripening conditions have been ideal across our estate and partnering vineyards, and we’ll continue sharing updates as more fruit makes its way to Lytton Springs and Monte Bello in the days and weeks ahead. Cheers to a great vintage! 🥂
videoTinto de Verano Recipe
Tinto de Verano (Spanish for “red wine of summer”) is a refreshing drink that’s similar to sangria, but even simpler to make. We're breaking down how, and what we think of the refreshing summer cocktail!
podcast· 5:07COMO FUNCIONAM AS CONFRARIAS DE VINHO NA PRÁTICA?
As confrarias são organizações formadas por pessoas com interesses em comum que se reúnem para preservar, difundir e aprofundar conhecimentos sobre determinado tema. No universo do vinho, elas se tornaram espaços fundamentais de aprendizado prático, troca de experiências e desenvolvimento do paladar. Neste vídeo, explicamos como funcionam as confrarias de vinho, qual sua origem histórica e por que elas são tão importantes para quem deseja evoluir como apreciador. 🍷 TEMAS ABORDADOS 🏛️ Origem histórica das confrarias 🍇 Como surgiram as confrarias de vinho 🤝 Troca de conhecimento e prática de degustação 👩🍳 Confrarias temáticas e formatos variados 🎭 Degustações às cegas e análise comparativa 📅 Organização: periodicidade, local e taxa de rolha 👑 Como criar sua própria confraria e o papel do chanceler Matéria na íntegra: https://revistaadega.uol.com.br/artigo/como-funcionam-as-confrarias-e-para-que-elas-servem.html Saúde🍷
videoDiscovering Wine Country Italy Season 2 #italy #travel #life
21 days Discovering Northern Italy We are gearing up to share with you our amazing 21 days discovering Northern Italy. In late September and early October of last year, we spent 3 weeks exploring Northern Italy, meeting winemakers, exploring regions, tasting delicious wines and visiting cities that put into perspective the age and knowledge of this land. We saw the first plow! We rode the Bernina Express, we sipped mint coffee at Café Pedrocchi in Padua, climbed steep vineyards in Valdobbiadene and took the obligatory gondola ride in Venice. Here’s a bit of what you can expect! Milan, Navigli, St. Moritz, Lombardia, Moscato di Scanzo, Valtènesi, Desenzano del Garda, Zamichele, Lugana, Bugno Martino, Mantova, Trentino Alto-Adige, Trento, Bolzano, Valdobbiadene, Conegliano, Prosecco, Col del Balt, Eros Zanon, Boschera, Veneto, Valtellina, La Perla di Marco Triacca, Marcel Zanolari, Lessini Durello, Sandro de Bruno, Soave, Venice, Valpolicella, Verona, Padua, Fasoli Gino, Florence, C
videoHARVEST 2025 has begun!
VERJUS OF PINOT NOIR coming soon...#scribewinery #harvest #verjus #winery #napavalley #sonomacounty #winemaking
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podcast· 59:10· Ep 499From Bankruptcy to Barefoot: A Journey Through Wine Industry Hard Knocks
This is a true story. in 1989, Michael Houlihan came to my office. He had a vision of wine brand (the story of why he had a vision is crazy in itself). He wanted to create a wine named Barefoot Cellars. He had found the name from a deunct brand and had gone to the owner to ask to buy the name. He also wanted to call it the "Chateau La Feet" of California wine. I was annoyed. After I left, I called my father to tell him this crazy idea, "it will never work" I said. Today, Barefoot is the largest brand in America. Moral of the story: Don't listen to me. Mike Houlihan might be the only guest who walked into a bankrupt winery hoping to collect $300,000, and walked out with the ingredients to launch America's largest wine brand. You'll discover how Mike Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey took their outsider wisdom—and perhaps a little moxie—and transformed bare feet, old tanks, and a rickety bottling machine into an empire rivaling Robert Mondavi and winning over Trader Joe's and Kroger buyers from
videoWe love a tasting note
“𝘖𝘬𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘎𝘌𝘛 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘤𝘩, 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘦?” Sometimes we just can’t help ourselves 😂 Whether you're a sommelier or just a wine lover, a casual glass of wine can easily turn into a serious tasting session 😅 #WSET #wine #drinks #education
videoTOWTC: Chardonnay Masterclass
Welcome to our Chardonnay Masterclass, where we’ll sip our way through six cracking wines that show off the dazzling range of styles and quality this grape has to offer! From crisp and elegant to rich and bold, we’re here to banish the ghosts of those over-oaked Chardonnay crimes of yesteryear... think less "butter-soaked oak plank" and more "sophisticated stunner." Did you know some of our faves, like the gloriously understated Chablis, are secretly Chardonnay in disguise? They just don’t shout about it! And what on earth does this all have to do with Clones??
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Azienda agricola Viola di Nadia Viola: cuore e filosofia dietro l'attraente progetto enologico.
“La filosofia enologica che sta dietro ai nostri vini è quella di portare le uve a maturazione completa . Quindi, mettiamo nel bicchiere...
videoWine and Movies: PARALLEL (2024) Paired With Medium-Bodied Rustic Reds
Send us a message and we always repsond! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2087995/open_sms) Wine Trivia Question of the Week: Today's movie is all about parallel universes. If there were such a thing - and there very well might be, don't be a cynical asshole like Dave - what would be the GREATEST wine grape in ALL universes? Would it be: • A) Cabernet Sauvignon • B) Chardonnay • C) Pinot Noir • D) Petite Sirah To answer this 100% subjective question based on literally nothing factual, and then also to find out the answer as deemed by who-even-fucking-knows? head over to our Substack - VintertainmentStudios.com (http://vintertainmentstudios.com/) , find this post on PARALLEL (2024) and cast your vote in the poll, then scroll to the bottom of the post to see if you got it "right". THE WINES: Bergmannhof KARL Lagrein Riserva 2020, Alto Aldige, Italy (https://www.google.com/search?udm=14&q=Bergmannhof+KARL+Lagrein+Riserva+2020) Calcu Carmenere Gr
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California Dreaming
Fall for the Golden State’s new wave of fresh, vibrant and sunshine-driven wines What do you imagine when California comes to mind? Hollywood, Disneyland and the Golden Gate Bridge; surfers, street tacos and Erewhon smoothies? “Sunshine, beaches and the bold flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon and buttery Chardonnay,” says Mike Cooke, wine director of Wildlight Kitchen […] The post California Dreaming appeared first on VITIS .
podcast· 40:07· S2E20Σε ποια φάση ωριμότητας βρίσκεται το Ελληνικό κρασί;
Το ελληνικό κρασί έχει διανύσει μεγάλη απόσταση τα τελευταία χρόνια. Έχει ποιότητα, έχει ταυτότητα. Το πραγματικό ερώτημα σήμερα δεν είναι αν είναι καλό, αλλά είναι σε ποια φάση ωριμότητας βρίσκεται. Είναι ακόμη ανερχόμενο; Είναι εδραιωμένο; Ή βρίσκεται σε ένα μεταίχμιο όπου πρέπει να αποφασίσει τι θέλει να γίνει; Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο, ο Γιάννης Καρακάσης MW και ο Γρηγόρης Μιχαήλος DipWSET , δε μιλούν για ποικιλίες και τεχνικές οινοποίησης. Μιλούν για θέση, για στρατηγική. Γιατί η επόμενη μεγάλη πρόκληση του ελληνικού κρασιού δεν είναι η ποιότητα. Είναι η ωριμότητα και το πώς αυτή μεταφράζεται σε αντίληψη, αξία και διεθνή ταυτότητα. Τι θα ακούσετε: Σε ποιο σημείο εξέλιξης βρίσκεται σήμερα το ελληνικό κρασί Τι σημαίνει «ωριμότητα» για μια οινική χώρα Γιατί η στρατηγική τοποθέτηση είναι το επόμενο στοίχημα Πού κερδίζεται (και πού χάνεται) η αντίληψη αξίας Timestamps 00:00 Εισαγωγή: Το ελληνικό κρασί σήμερα 01:35 Από το “κρυμμένο διαμάντι” στην αναγνώριση 05:10 Η πρόοδος που έχει γίνει 09
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Episode 20: Σε ποια φάση ωριμότητας βρίσκεται το Ελληνικό κρασί;
Το ελληνικό κρασί έχει διανύσει μεγάλη απόσταση τα τελευταία χρόνια. Έχει ποιότητα, έχει ταυτότητα. Το πραγματικό ερώτημα σήμερα δεν είναι αν είναι καλό, αλλά είναι σε ποια φάση ωριμότητας βρίσκεται. Είναι ακόμη ανερχόμενο; Είναι εδραιωμένο; Ή βρίσκεται σε ένα μεταίχμιο όπου πρέπει να αποφασίσει τι θέλει να γίνει; Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο, ο Γιάννης Καρακάσης MW και ο Γρηγόρης Μιχαήλος DipWSET , δε μιλούν για ποικιλίες και τεχνικές οινοποίησης. Μιλούν για θέση, για στρατηγική. Γιατί η επόμενη μεγάλη πρόκληση του ελληνικού κρασιού δεν είναι η ποιότητα. Είναι η ωριμότητα και το πώς αυτή μεταφράζεται σε αντίληψη, αξία και διεθνή ταυτότητα. Τι θα ακούσετε: Σε ποιο σημείο εξέλιξης βρίσκεται σήμερα το ελληνικό κρασί Τι σημαίνει «ωριμότητα» για μια οινική χώρα Γιατί η στρατηγική τοποθέτηση είναι το επόμενο στοίχημα Πού κερδίζεται (και πού χάνεται) η αντίληψη αξίας Timestamps 00:00 Εισαγωγή: Το ελληνικό κρασί σήμερα 01:35 Από το “κρυμμένο διαμάντι” στην αναγνώριση 05:10 Η πρόοδος που έχει γίνει 09
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Allagash Brewing East End Beach Cleanups
The post Allagash Brewing East End Beach Cleanups appeared first on Allagash Brewing Company .
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Dracaena Wines Celebrates Gold Medal Wins at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
We wanted to share a recent press release with our readers: Dracaena Wines is thrilled to announce that two of their exceptional wines have been awarded Gold Medals at the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest wine competition in North America. These accolades underscore Dracaena Wines’ unwavering commitment to crafting world-class wines that... The post Dracaena Wines Celebrates Gold Medal Wins at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition appeared first on Dracaena Wines .
podcast· 1h 09m· Ep 92092: Vineyard Nutrition Essentials - Nitrogen Fundamentals with Dr. Markus Keller
In this first installment of a three-part vineyard nutrition series, Dr. Markus Keller joins us to break down one of the most influential nutrients in vineyard management: nitrogen. We explore from the ground up. Dr. Keller explains what nitrogen is, where it comes from in vineyard soils, and why it plays such a critical role in vine growth, fruit set, and overall vine performance. While nitrogen makes up 78% of the atmosphere, vines rely on soil processes to convert it into plant-available forms like nitrate. Dr. Keller details how nitrogen influences vigor, canopy density, fruit set, berry size, phenolic development, and even wine quality. The episode also dives into how soil type, organic matter, temperature, moisture, and cover crops affect nitrogen availability. For growers across diverse regions, this conversation highlights why vineyard nutrition strategies must be site-specific. Whether you're managing high-vigor blocks or navigating lean soils, episode one of our three-part se
videoSCRIBE Winery Sonoma, CA ~ Chef in Residence
Chef~in~Residence @diana_yen_ last week at the Hacienda, sharing her new book ‘Firepit Feast’ 🔥 Thanks for joining us! #scribewinery #sonomacounty #cookbook
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videoRIDGE Paso Robles Tasting Room
The RIDGE Paso Robles Tasting Room is Open! 🍷 To celebrate being a part of this outstanding wine community, we are offering half off wine tasting through September 20th, 2025. Use promo code: PASO50OFF While the tasting room is new, RIDGE’s roots in Paso Robles run deep. We first made Zinfandel from the Dusi Ranch vineyard in 1967 and were the first winery to list “Paso Robles” as a designated region on a wine label with our 1976 release. We look forward to seeing you soon. Plan a visit today: https://bit.ly/VisitPasoRobles
videoSol de Valencia Gewürztraminer
Gewürz from … Valencia?! This Sol de Valencia Gewürztraminer is sunshine in a glass. 🌞 Typically associated with Alsace, this sunny Spanish version impressed at la Viña cellar, where winemaker Marta Martínez crafts it. #Gewürztraminer #New