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podcast· 13:48Changing Wine With the Change of Seasons
As the seasons change so does wine. From rosé to reds. Some of the best reds that go with the favorite foods of the colder months. For more information, and to check out some of the incredible selections Ted and the team at Haskell's has to offer, visit Haskells.com
videoOldenburg Vineyards' Views - June 2023
It has been a very wet winter, with some flooding in the area, but there's been very little damage to the vineyards on Rondekop thanks to the efforts to clear alien vegetation on the farm, as well as our crop cover planting program. Nic talks us through his blending process for the Stone Axe 2021, and George takes us through a tasting of this beautiful wine.
videoDiversity in rosé sponsored by Les Vignobles Foncalieu
Harpers editor Andrew Catchpole is joined by a panel to discuss the diversity of styles within Languedoc rosé and how they compare with Provence/elsewhere, plus their place in the market and opportunities they may afford to help grow the broader rosé category. The Panel: Ants Rixon, Enotria&Coe Frances Bentley, LWC Drinks Luma Monteiro, Davy’s Wine Merchants Nathalie Estribeau, Vignobles Foncalieu Poppy de Courcy Wheeler, Waitrose Andrew Catchpole, editor of Harpers as Chair
video2019 Randy & Cheryl Phillips Oakdale Road, Cabernet Sauvignon
If you love wine, you've come to the right place. Hang out with The Desert Wine Guy, have fun and check out some wine reviews and news from a middle class point of view. How to find me: https://desertwineguy.blogspot.com/ https://facebook.com/DesertWineGuy?fref=nf https://twitter.com/DesertWineGuyLV https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgCUb3w1n2S_UGU2yYRkFYQ/videos https://www.instagram.com/thedesertwineguy/?next=%2F https://odysee.com/@Thedesertwineguy:0
- podcast· 27:24
Melissa Galliani and Dan Berger
Meissa and Dan. California Wine Country today features Melissa Galliani, GM of Wine Country Radio , with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Melissa is a frequent guest on the show, and was with us most recently on this episode with winemaker Dennis McCarter . Dan Berger’s first wine today is a 2023 that comes from Bibiana Ravé called Shared Notes . It is 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon, aged on the lees for a long time. That is what gives it a silky texture. It sells for $80 and it is hard to find because they don’t make very much of it. Next is a Vermentino. Where the last wine is subtle, this one is “in your face.” Dan Berger made this Vermentino himself. This is the 2023 bottling. The grower in Carneros is Las Brisas Vineyard. It is on a rise that overlooks the bay. There aromas of peaches and a little bit of pineapple. It is 100% natural and sells for $28 on Dan’s Bahl Fratty website. “…almost effervescent on the tongue,” as Melissa observes. This is Dan’s second year of making wine
podcast· 28:24Melissa Galliani and Dan Berger
Meissa and Dan. California Wine Country today features Melissa Galliani, GM of Wine Country Radio , with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Melissa is a frequent guest on the show, and was with us most recently on this episode with winemaker Dennis McCarter . Dan Berger’s first wine today is a 2023 that comes from Bibiana Ravé called Shared Notes . It is 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon, aged on the lees for a long time. That is what gives it a silky texture. It sells for $80 and it is hard to find because they don’t make very much of it. Next is a Vermentino. Where the last wine is subtle, this one is “in your face.” Dan Berger made this Vermentino himself. This is the 2023 bottling. The grower in Carneros is Las Brisas Vineyard. It is on a rise that overlooks the bay. There aromas of peaches and a little bit of pineapple. It is 100% natural and sells for $28 on Dan’s Bahl Fratty website. “…almost effervescent on the tongue,” as Melissa observes. This is Dan’s second year of making wine
- podcast· 1h 17m
The Wine Makers – Isabel’s in Town!
Isabel Gassier is in Sonoma this week for one of her semi-annual visits to taste and blend the Sixteen 600 and À Deux Têtes wines. Naturally, we had to ask her—how are the vineyards looking in France? Isabel is joined by Jack Sporer of Fres.co wines and our very own Phil Coturri. Together, they opened some old wines and some brand-new ones, letting the conversation flow. There’s plenty of harvest wrap-up, vineyard talk, and fascinating blending discussion. Plus, we tease an exciting new collaboration wine between Fres.co and Sixteen 600. And most importantly… GO VOTE! [Ep 343]
podcast· 56:03· Ep 63IWP Ep63 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 7 - The Wine Men - Historical Episode
Historical Episode IWP Ep63 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 7 - The Wine Men - Today is part 7 and the conclusion of my series on the California Wine Association. This episode is titled “The Wine Men” If you’ve stuck around this long, I hope you enjoyed it. Today we’ll discuss some of the winemakers, blenders and tasters of the CWA. Those responsible for what was actually in the consumers glass. The CWA was run like a real business of the time so much of what we have are those business records but I want to try and piece a little together about the other side of the business. The people, their palettes and how the wine was made. Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me continue telling wine stories and keep the podcast ad free - www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast
videoGood Food & Wine Show Sydney 2023 - Day 2 Wrap
Take a look at the highlights from day two of the Sydney Good Food & Wine Show 2023.
videoGood Food & Wine Show Sydney - Day 1
Check out the highlights from day one of the Good Food and Wine Show Sydney.
podcast· 14:33The BEST wine in Australia (2025 Halliday Wine of the Year)
Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and Angus O’Loughlin celebrate the 2025 Wine of the Year—a beautifully crafted Chardonnay from Oakridge . Together, they unravel the layers of this award-winning wine, exploring its unique aroma, complex flavours, and the best advice when it comes to this wines exceptional aging potential. They also reveal ideal drinking windows, perfect food pairings, and the masterful craftsmanship that makes this Chardonnay worthy of a wait list. Wine: https://oakridgewines.com.au/wine/864-funder-diamond-drive-block-chardonnay-2022/ Buy the wine, drink the wine where we get ours. The Sponsor of Got Somme https://www.grays.com/search/wine Watch this full episode on YouTube with in depth Visuals from the Oakridge Winery and the Wine itself: https://youtu.be/XB8prwUzXfk Podcast and YouTube created, produced and edited by www.sessioninprogress.com.au 🔖 wine, Oak Ridge, Chardonnay, tasting notes, sommelier, wine pairing, wine integration, blind tasting, wine awards, wine r
videoMaking Chardonnay From Concentrate With Tasting
Describes the initial process of making 1 gallon of chardonnay wine from a grape juice concentrate using a many natural substitutes as possible. Followed by a 12-month tasting. Ingredients: 1 Quart Chardonnay Grape Juice Concentrate 1 Black Teabag 3/4 Gallon Water 1/4 Lemon 1/4 Wine Yeast 1/4 Bread Yeast During the first 3 days give your musk a good stir, and to break up the fruit cap that will form if you are not using straining bags. Rack into secondary after 5 - 7 days, and continue to rack every 4-6 weeks until clear. Degas, back sweeten, bottle let age for at least 12 months total. Next steps in the wine making process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtJa2CkkSCQ9KtwQyEfAhqchJAZlP_Yk Amazon affiliate product information. As an Amazon Associate & BrewDemon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. My current winemaking setup: BrewDemon Fermenter: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=el&merchant_id=f34b031c-e43a-43a4-973d-24d17c9a727a&website_id
podcast· 4:43Le vin rendrait plus intelligent ou ces mythes les plus étranges sur le vin
Lorsqu’on prend le temps de se frotter aux rudes joies du terroir et des dîners mondains, force est de constater que le monde du vin est rempli à ras bord d’un nombre incalculable de mythes plus ou moins convaincants, qui partagent néanmoins un seul et unique point commun : celui d’être absolument faux. Voici quelques exemples qui devraient vous aider à ne plus jamais tomber dans le panneau. Dans ce nouvel épisode de Parlons Vin, Alicia Dorey, journaliste Vin, vous dit la vérité au sujet des nombreux mythes qui concernent le vin. Et n’oubliez pas : parlons peu mais Parlons Vin ! Vous pouvez écouter Parlons Vin sur Figaro Radio, le site du Figaro et sur toutes les plateformes d’écoutes. Si cet épisode vous a plu, n’hésitez pas à vous abonner et à donner votre avis. Montage et mixage : Antoine Lion-Ranty Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
podcast· 1h 21m· S2E4What Makes FINE WINE…Fine? (With Wine Pros Andrew Jefford & Aigars Nords)
I sat down with Andrew Jefford (wine writer & columnist) and Aigards Nords (organizer of Riga Wine & Champagne) to discuss what is a "fine wine" and how this concept has changed over the years. Of course, no wine discussion is complete without a wine tasting and we tasted in blind four amazing wines along the way. This is the newest episode of "Talk Under the VVine", a segment I started recently on the No Sediment channel. Be sure to check out Andrew Jefford's latest book 📕 Drinking with the Valkyries: https://amzn.to/45mGBOG You can also listen to the No Sediment Wine Podcast and Talk Under the Vine episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and Castbox. Some of the WINE ACCESSORIES I use regularly: 🥂 Riedel Veritas Champagne Wine Glass: https://amzn.to/3qhMLRF 🍷 Riedel Veritas Old World Syrah Glass: https://amzn.to/3uC6zgW 🥂 Riedel Veritas New World Pinot Noir Glass: https://amzn.to/3uG8Nfc 🗜️ Coravin Timeless Six+ Wine Preservation System: https://amzn.to
- podcast· 42:41· Ep 213
Anthony Beckman, Winemaker at Balletto Vineyards
Episode 213 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Anthony Beckman, Winemaker at Balletto Vineyards Today we're joined by Anthony Beckman, the winemaker at Balletto Vineyards. He discusses his unique transition from journalism to winemaking and the importance of supporting local farmers. Balletto Vineyards, famous for its Chardonnay, not only contributes to the community but also ensures a memorable experience for its customers through walk-in tastings and a scenic tasting deck. Wine of the Day: Balletto Vineyards 2020 Twin Ridges Chardonnay Links: https://www.ballettovineyards.com/ https://www.wineroad.com/events/wine-food-affair/ Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/
podcast· 43:02▻ Philippe Guigal
Philippe Guigal is the third generation of the illustrious Guigal wine family from the Rhône. He talks to Sarah Kemp for our series “Great Wine Lives” about growing up in Ampuis with his grandfather Etienne who started the company in 1946 and his father Marcel who took over at 17 years old when his father became blind. Philippe discusses the “La Las”, of which there is about to be a fourth, why he believes in the future of the Rhône despite climate change and his excitement about Château de Nalys in Châteauneuf-du-Pape which the family bought in 2017. He tastes every lunchtime with his father and he is delighted that his twin sons both are interested in wine, one wants to be an oenologist, the other wants to run a company. A fascinating interview with one of France’s most dynamic producers, whose family is at the heart of everything. More information at wine-conversation.com
videoRockburn Pinot Gris 2023
On the picturesque Gibbston Back Road you will find our Pinot Gris Vineyard. Grapes were hand harvested early morning then quickly returned to the Rockburn Winery and fermented in small batches. Parcels of the youthful pinot gris have then been subtlety aged in older French oak, thus adding additional layers of texture and weight to the palate and enhancing those exceptional aromatics and flavours. On the nose you’ll find aromas of ripe peach, nectarine, and Nashi pear with a vibrant luscious palate and long, zesty finish. Complements rich or light seafood meals and most spiced cuisine, very versatile.
videoRockburn Stolen Kiss Rose 2023
The sweetly frivolous and fruity side of Central Otago Pinot Noir is bound up in this bottle of Stolen Kiss rosé; once unleashed into your glass its candy-floss and crème-brûlée aromas shall sashay into a flirtatious toffee-apple and simmering strawberry palate smeared with cherry lip-gloss; most fun to drink chilled on sultry summer afternoons and evenings.
videoRockburn Tigermoth Riesling 2022
Meticulously grown in the stunning Parkburn region of Central Otago. With a lower alcohol of 10%, this exquisite medium-sweet Riesling pays homage to the renowned Spätlese wines of Germany, while showcasing the unique terroir of our cherished Parkburn Vineyard. Prepare your senses for a harmonious symphony of flavours as the richness of balanced sweetness and the gentle embrace of fine acidity dance upon your palate. Immaculately crafted, this Riesling strikes the perfect equilibrium, showcasing a seamless fusion of indulgent sweetness and crisp vibrancy. Apricots and mandarin juice dominate the nose of this wine in its youth, and the palate is filled with lively notes of tangerine and lime. The immaculately balanced rich sweetness and fine acidity are brought to completion by a very long and cleansing finish. Easily enjoyed as an aperitif, or with long lunches, cheese, white meat or delicate seafood dishes, this wine will continue to evolve over the next decade.
videoRockburn Pinot Noir 2022
The 2022 Noir reflects the warm vintage of that year, delivering the lush, vibrant characters we are renowned for. This wine, as always, is crafted from grapes grown on our own estates: Parkburn in the Cromwell Basin and our Gibbston Valley Vineyard, with Gibbston fruit making up 15% of the final blend. The wine spends 10 months aging in French oak, with 30% of the barrels being new, adhering to our usual process. This meticulous approach ensures exceptional consistency year after year. Expect bright fruit characters, excellent aging potential, and a versatility that pairs effortlessly with food. This wine is perfect for sharing with friends and can be enjoyed for at least the next decade.
videoRockburn The Chosen Chardonnay 2022
Many grapes are picked. Not all are chosen. But as we seek eloquent expressions of site and season there are some special spots in the vineyard that assert themselves immediately; a row of vines that can stop a winemaker in their tracks, a small planting that has achieved perfect harmony and resonance with the sun and soil. This wine was Chosen from just such a place. A singular site nestled in the dusty heart of Bannockburn has gifted us just two barrels of wine showing exceptional purity and presence. The Chosen Chardonnay may be cellared with confidence for six years or more; as we bottle it with out fining or filtration a harmless deposit may form in the bottle.
videoRockburn Fume Blanc 2022
Rockburn Fumé Blanc is a handpicked selection of barrels that most eloquently speak of site and season, and exhibit character above and beyond their cradle-mates. Although made from Sauvignon Blanc, what I am seeking is expression of minerality and texture, something far away from the "ordinary" as far as we understand Sauvignon Blanc to be here in New Zealand. Leave your pre-conceptions behind and this wine will open your eyes. Our Fumé Blanc is a single vineyard wine displaying the richness and minerality created from out Parkburn Vineyard site, giving a richer, rounder take on the Kiwi favourite 'Sauvignon Blanc. Extended barrel maturation and malolactic fermentation induce secondary characteristics giving texture, length and weight to the wine. You will discover notes of white peach, petrichor, and wet stone; hints of pavlova dance on the rich but well defined palate. Best enjoyed very lightly chilled. Cellar for a decade or more with confidence.
videoRockburn The Art Pinot Noir 2022
One of the (many) attractions to the field of Winemaking is that singular combination of art and science employed to craft each wine, every year. The Science is well defined, and the literature is continually being added to; the Art is not so easy to pin down. It is born of the individual winemaker and their Muse and exists in the heart; it finds its expression within the senses of the imbiber. This wine is the result of our Winemaker let loose to practice his Artistry on fruit from other sites within Central Otago. Created from a single vineyard site high in the Dunstan foothills this Pinot Noir speaks with great eloquence of its origins. Very high-quality fruit and excellent physiological ripeness allowed for a generous inclusion of whole bunches in the ferment, adding spice and texture to the wine, and further complexity and harmony was encouraged with extended maturation in barrel. This wine shows a dense core of dark cherries, suggestions of star anise and cinnamon, firm yet plia
videoRockburn The Chosen Hillside Pinot Noir 2022
1000 x Individually Numbered Bottles Produced Many grapes are picked. Not all are chosen. But as we seek eloquent expressions of site and season there are some special spots in the vineyard that assert themselves immediately; a row of vines that can stop a winemaker in their tracks, a small planting that has achieved perfect harmony and resonance with the sun and soil. This wine was Chosen from just such a place. The Hillside block is unique in our Parkburn Vineyard, having a steep Easterly aspect, catching the full morning sun but avoiding the late afternoon heat. Several clones are planted here, but have blended harmoniously to create a wine of great purity and presence. Expect to see this youthful wine transform and evolve over a decade or more; please be aware a fine deposit may occur as a result of our minimal handling philosophy.