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podcast· 23:29· S1E1E1 - Introduction to Read Between the Wines
Wine is the mythical beverage. In this first episode, host Pierre Ferland sets the table for Read Between the Wines —a show about people, place, and story. From ancient roots and monks to today's golden age, we explore why wine is simple once you know what to look for. Expect friendly guidance for real life moments: wine lists, pairings, and confidence at the table. Meet winemakers, sommeliers, critics, and fellow enthusiasts in future episodes. Discover regions and styles along the way, from Oregon Pinot Noir and South African Chenin Blanc to Canadian Riesling and ice wine. If you enjoy learning without the snobbery, you are in the right place. Start listening now and discover a new way to experience wine. Visit our websitefor more info: https://readbetweenthewines.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthewinesmedia Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/read-between-the-wines
podcast· 1h 08mDomaine Anderson & Wine Making Wine!
This week Shaughn and Ellen welcome Darrin Low, the winemaker behind Domaine Anderson to learn his situation with wine and taste his wines! Waiting for Darrin to arrive they contemplate sabering Champagne and how they are someday going to lose their saber virginity. Once Darrin arrives they dive into a bevy of beverages beginning with the 2011 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage Brut. Cheers-ing out of the way, Darrin talks about growing up in a family with a wine shop in wine country, working harvest and falling in love with wine. He then studied wine in college and Bordeaux. They discuss having a feeling for wine and the difference between French and California winemaking. They get into the magic of Healdsberg and what will happen when Anderson Valley becomes more of a hub. Seriousness aside they jump into more of the wines that Darrin brought: 2013 Domaine Anderson Estate Pinot Noir, the village level wine. Ellen declares it goth pinot. They also sample the 2015 Estate Chardonnay (Burgandy-e
podcast· 23:21Tom Lubbe 1
Part 1 of my chat with Tom Lubbe of Matassa on the morning of his presentation at the Swartland Heritage Festival in Paternoster on 02.Nov.2018.. I wanted principally to talk to him about his time in wine in South Africa and in particular setting up The Observatory. We touched many subjects and we chatted for longer than planned, so I have split it up. Tom is a mentor of some of the most exciting (young and old) producers in South Africa, worked under Charles Back along side Eben Sadie before setting up The Observatory in the Paardeberg in early 2000s. He then fell in love and moved to France and started Matassa.
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Il Migliore Vino di Novembre 2018: Brunello di Montalcino Riserva PS 2012, Siro Pacenti
Eleganza, classe, pulizia ed espressione di magnifica qualità enologica. Il Brunello di Montalcino Riserva PS 2012 di Siro Pacenti - una delle più rappresentative e significative cantine di questa celebre area vinicola della Toscana - conquista i Cinque Diamanti DiWineTaste e il titolo di migliore vino per il mese di Novembre 2018. Un Brunello di Montalcino di infinita grandezza, degnamente accompagnato da una produzione di assoluto pregio e di impeccabile eccellenza.
podcast· 1h 01mDiana Dinerman & Detour Wine!
Diana Dinerman (comedian, writer) joins Shaughn and Ellen to get into her journey from dance to writer to comedian and all the wine that came along the way. The hip sip tip from Shaughn is bottle-fermented Glera from McLaren Vale! Ellen's is Grappa...or is it? The group cracks open a bottle of Chilean Cinsault called GLUP! An unusual style to see out of the Valle de Itata. Diana got a solid foundation in wine when she was living in Alsace. She went on to discover Grenache Blanc once back in the states. They discuss how good wine could be found in gas stations in France, but just because it's European doesn't mean its good. She shares how coursework on a performance history lead to her putting aside her studies and detouring to performing. The conversation turns to a deep discussions on history and patriarchy and how to learn from the past and make good changes. Plus, why Virginia Woolf was right about a rooms of one's own! A game of what's in the glass gets into a conversation on how w
podcast· 56:40Carl Tart and White (Women) Wines!
This week Carl Tart (Brooklyn 99, White Women, UCB Comedy) joins the pod to talk about his journey from Carlo Rossi to holding winedown evenings at Covell. First, Shaughn and Ellen tackle a mailbag question about how to try a lot of wine affordably! Carl was in the mood for rosé so they crack open a Sangiovese rosé from La Spinetta, the perfect thing for 85 degree autumn days, and an example of why they all love Bar Covell. They also talk baking, wine pairing and why they all need to lick more river stones. Plus tips on what to do with Kool-Aid mix and pickles! Just listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
podcast· 53:29Taras Ochota [Ochota Barrels] - Swartland Heritage Festival 2018
Audio from the presentation by Taras Ochota on Saturday 5th November 2018 at the Swartland Heritage Festival in Paternoster moderated by Ex Animo's David Clarke.
podcast· 53:10· Ep 253Friends of the Pod Series -- Ep 253: Stu Smith of Smith-Madrone Vineyards Talks About 48 Years in Napa Valley
In May 1971, with a partnership of family and friends, Stuart Smith bought a vineyard on Spring Mountain, which today is Smith-Madrone Vineyards and Winery. He was 22 years old and had just received his B.A. in Economics from UC Berkeley and was taking classes towards his Master's in Viticulture at UC Davis. 48 years later, Smith-Madrone is going strong and Stu is full of ideas, opinions, and perspective! Here are the notes: Stu tells us how a 22 year old viticulture student took a trip to Napa and wound up buying what would become Smith-Madrone We discuss what Napa was like in the 1970s v. today We chat about what drew Stu to Spring Mountain and the effort it took to restore this pre-phylloxera vineyard area, atop Spring Mountain, to a modern vineyard and winery We discuss why Smith-Madrone grows what it does -- including Riesling Stu talks about why Smith-Madrone has stayed small And finally Stu shares his theories on why organic, biodynamic and conventional farming are all incredibl
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Il Migliore Vino di Ottobre 2018: Donna Adriana 2016, Castel De Paolis
Castel De Paolis è da sempre dedita alla ricerca della qualità, un percorso che ha portato alla creazione di straordinari vini come Muffa Nobile, I Quattro Mori e Donna Adriana. Quest'ultimo celebre vino bianco, frutto dell'unione fra Viognier e Malvasia Puntinata del Lazio, conquista i Cinque Diamanti DiWineTaste e il titolo di migliore vino per il mese di ottobre 2018. Un vino di enorme qualità ed eleganza, Donna Adriana 2016 è innegabilmente fra i migliori vini bianchi d'Italia, vino culto della vitivinicoltura del Lazio, di impeccabile e straordinaria eleganza.
podcast· 23:14Craig talks about the beginnings of Restless River
Craig and Anne Wessels produce top-class Chardonnay and Cabernet wines from their small farm in the Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley in South Africa. Recorded after a wine trade lunch at Farro in Illovo, Johannesburg (apologies for the slight background noise) on 22 Oct 2018. Craig talks about how a model and a TV producer created what is now Restless River; how he and Anne find meaning in tending vines and making wines, and creating something that will outlive them both. An unusual origin story - one worth listening to.
podcast· 11:22Craig Wessels on Cabernet 2015
Listen to Craig Wessels, winemaker and co-owner of Restless River Wines talk about the new Restless River Main Road & Dignity Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 from their farm in the Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley in South Africa. This audio was recorded at a release tasting for the wine trade on the farm on 20 Oct 2018.
videoSabor A Cabo 2012
Sabor a Cabo 2012! Come one, come all; take your taste buds on an adventure of awesome international cuisine of 30+ restaurants local to the Baja Sur. Italian, Japanese, Chinese, German and of course, Mexican cuisine are only some of the many amazing foods we will have here. Over 11 wineries will be offering their wines for tastings. Don't miss this amazing event! Come and enjoy Sabor a Cabo!!
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Il Migliore Vino di Settembre 2018: Camartina 2012, Querciabella
Querciabella è una delle realtà vitivinicole più prestigiose della Toscana, conosciuta ovunque per l'eccellenza dei suoi vini. Il Camartina, prodotto da questa celebre cantina di Greve in Chianti, è certamente uno dei più affascinanti vini di Toscana nel quale il Cabernet Sauvignon incontra il Sangiovese, per un risultato di eccelsa e assoluta qualità, tale da conquistare i Cinque Diamanti di DiWineTaste e il titolo di migliore vino per il mese di settembre 2018.
podcast· 1h 05mEpisode 2.5 with David Zwick and Winston Carter!
Ellen and Shaughn are broadcasting from the quarters of David Zwick and Winston Carter aka the guys behind the Try It You'll Like It podcast! Before welcoming their guests they tackle a mailbag question about orange wine aka skin contact wine. They explain it and unpack the name. Ellen suggests it rebrand as touché blanc. Shaughn's vote is to call it rust. They then crack open an unusual wine from San Benito: Harrington Siletto Vineyard Corvina! It is a red...or is it a rosé? It is an unusual grape to be grown in California! David and Winston get into their life in food, and how they feel about wine. Neither one is sold on wine when they could be drinking beer, but Winston is obsessed with the film "Somm" so change is afoot. And David astutely smelled notes of watermelon jolly rancher on the wine. They spoke the wine language! The evening culminated with a tasting of Malort, the maligned/beloved bitter Chicago amaro. One of the crew loves it... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo
podcast· 59:56Scheherezade Daftery and Cooking Up Wine!
Scheherezade Daftery, writer/owner of The Delightful Table blog and cooking school joins Shaughn and Ellen to get into her food and wine situation! But first, the Grape of Thrones is Riesling. Don't turn it down because you "don't like sweet wine". Because a) there are a lot of good sweet wines and b) Riesling is not always sweet! Shaughn and Ellen brought Scheherezade the 2015 Alvaro Palacios Priorat 'Les Terrasses' Laderas de Pizarra in homage to Scheherezade's Spanish heritage! Her heritage is in fact how she got into cooking--how else could she readily get Persian food and Spanish cooking? Getting veggies from a CSA sparked her blog and passion for sustainability! Scheherezade got into wine via a friend from abroad. They taught her how to truly enjoy wine--with a cookie! So of course the crew decides to eat some of Shaughn's bread with the brew. From the feast the conversation gets into everything from Kalimotxo cocktails to Opus One. There is a lot to dig into here! Hosted on Acas
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Il Migliore Vino dell'Estate 2018: Montefalco Sagrantino Valdimaggio 2014 Arnaldo Caprai
Il Montefalco Sagrantino Valdimaggio è l'ultimo vino nato della cantina Arnaldo Caprai e prodotto con la celebre rossa umbra in purezza. Uscito per la prima volta con l'annata 2012, il Valdimaggio ha subito conquistato i cinque diamanti DiWineTaste, confermati con questa annata 2014. Un Sagrantino di grande classe e di elevata piacevolezza, potente e robusto, elegante e morbido, suadente e affascinante, conquista il titolo di migliore vino per l'estate 2018.
podcast· 50:49The Wine Situation Ep. 2.1 with Elena Martinez!
Welcome to the first of our winemaker episodes! This week Elena Martinez of TOP Winery joins Shaughn and Ellen to share the wine she and her husband Stanley Barrios make in Paso Robles. Before getting into her wine, its the return of Grape of Thrones! This week it is Blaufrankisch. Learn about this grape that excels in Austria. Elena kicks the drinking off with their 2015 Syrah, "Exert". It is ever so juicilicious, as is the story of how Elena and Stanley got started in wine. It was a major switch of careers for them. The job includes drinking sure, but they get hands (and feet) on! Elena also brought the 2016 "Exert" GSM blend. She claimed it still had bottle-shock but it impressed, even at its infancy. Even Zig got in on it. Discussions of how it will age involve acid and caramel. Drugs and sugar. Good stuff. Better than that is Elena's answer to "whats bringing you joy". Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg
podcast· 53:04The Wine Situation with Farley Elliott!
It's season 2--now with more wine! Shaughn and Ellen are back for wine wins, and no more whines! Ellen's Hip Sip Tip is the Penfolds "Grandfather" Tawny Fortified Wine. Shaughn's tip is Chenin Blanc from South Africa. This week's guest is Farley Elliott, editor of Eater LA! Shaughn and Ellen brought a skin-contact natural wine, since that is what Farley is getting into: 2015 Hatton-Daniels Malvasia Bianco from Contra Costa, California! The crew get into the ups and downs of being a food writer--from what makes him like a restaurant, to getting recognized, to what he drinks with a meal. Farley compares his work to being the sports reporter of Los Angeles food: he's giving a play by play, not a review. Plus he shares some LA food history! They discuss skin-contact and natural wine, and being open minded when it comes to drinking. Curiosity is key! Farley turns the tables and quizzes Shaughn and Ellen on favorite wine regions, the Valle Guadalupe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo
podcast· 6:23106: Sparkling Wine - Part 1 How It's Made
This class will take you through at a high level how sparkling wine is generally made when winemakers use the traditional method (Methode Champenoise).
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Il Migliore Vino di Giugno 2018: Montefalco Sagrantino 2013, Bocale
La cantina Bocale della famiglia Valentini è oggi fra le figure di spicco nel panorama dei vini di Montefalco e, in particolare, del Sagrantino, qui prodotto nello stile secco e passito. L'annata 2013 del Montefalco Sagrantino conquista il titolo di migliore vino del mese di giugno 2018, un vino di carattere e personalità, nel quale si esprime pienamente l'anima dei vini rossi di questo prestigioso territorio vitivinicolo dell'Umbria.
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Il Migliore Vino di Maggio 2018: Montefalco Sagrantino Colle alle Macchie 2013, Tabarrini
Fra le più affermate realtà vitivinicole di Montefalco - celebre città dell'Umbria - la cantina Tabarrini è da anni alla ribalta per la qualità dei suoi vini e, in particolare, dei suoi Montefalco Sagrantino, prodotti in tre distinti oltre al tradizionale stile passito. Il Montefalco Sagrantino Colle alle Macchie 2013, oltre a conquistare, per l'ennesima volta, i cinque diamanti DiWineTaste, è il vino del mese per Maggio 2018.
podcast· 1h 00mDustin Lancaster & Tardy Wines!
It's the year-end finale episode! The Whine Situation is headed to spring break in Cabo!! Foam parties!! But first Dustin Lancaster (owner of Bar Covell, Augustine, Hermosillo and more!) joins Shaughn and Ellen to whine about people who are chronically late. The Grape of Thrones is Mourvèdre, aka Mataro aka Monastrell. Get a bottle of Bandol (the place for classic Mourvedre) and give it a try! They pair Dustin's whine about tardiness with a wine that is from a region that was late to the party: Valle de Guadalupe! They are drinking the 2016 Bodegas Henri Lurton "Le Chenin" from Mexico. It's a major step up from the Charles Shaw Dustin and Shaughn once sipped as college roommates. They get into how to deal with the perpetually late--better to tell them an earlier time or just be late yourself? Also, can a Los Angeleno really blame traffic for lateness when there will ALWAYS be traffic? They get more into the wine itself--it is made with some interesting techniques by a winemaker who hai
podcast· 57:21Augustus Prew & Corporate Wines!
This week Augustus Prew (About a Boy, Kickass 2, Pure Genius) joins Shaughn and Ellen to whine about how much we are controlled by corporations! Ellen's Hip Sip Tip is to buy the bottle! Wine by the glass is fun but try seeing how wine evolves as it remains open. Shaughn's Hip Sip Tip is Schiava, a light red from Alto Adige Erst + Nue! To go with Augie's whine Shaughn and Ellen procured a small batch wine from a small independent winemaker: Friend of the show Matthew Kaner's 2014 AM/FM Pinot Noir! Corporations may own almost everything but they don't own this wine! You get what you get. The crew gets into drinking games while recounting all the businesses they want to give a hearty "fuck you" too. They also plan their great escape to the Integraton: it's as good as drugs! And even better on them! They play What's in the Glass which leads to some fun (if weird) food pairings and revealing family secrets! Then they get down to business and figure out how to take down the man! Lightning r
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Il Migliore Vino di Aprile 2018: Barolo Riserva Le Gramolere 2011, Giovanni Manzone
La cantina di Giovanni Manzone, fondata nel 1925, è innegabilmente fra le espressioni più interessanti e prestigiose di Monforte d'Alba, territorio noto per i suoi Barolo di piena struttura e potenza. Il magnifico Barolo Riserva Gramolere 2011 conquista per l'ennesima volta i cinque diamanti DiWineTaste e per la seconda volta il titolo di migliore vino del mese. Un grande vino, un magnifico Barolo, spettacolare interpretazione del Nebbiolo in terra di Monforte d'Alba.