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video7.7 - Pinot Noir, Red Bordeaux, Malbec
Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. In this episode, our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following wines: Hidden Bench Estate Pinot Noir Unfiltered 2019 Château La Croix De Queynac 2018 Catena Lunlunta Old Vines Appellation Malbec 2018 This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.
video7.6 - Valpolicella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese
Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. Our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following wines: Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2017 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2017 This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.
video7.5 - Riesling, Saperavi, Tempranillo
Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. Our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following wines: Thirty Bench Winemaker's Blend Riesling 2019 United Stars Mukuzani Kakheti 2017 Villacreces Pruno 2018 This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.
video7.4 - Chenin Blanc, Rioja Crianza & Chianti
Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. Our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following wines: Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2019 Ramirez De La Piscina Crianza 2015 Frescobaldi Chianti Nipozzano Riserva 2017 This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.
video7.3 - Grüner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay
Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. Our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following wines: Weinrieder Ried Schneiderberg Grüner Veltliner 2017 Left Field Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay 2018 This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.
video7.2 - Chablis, Gamay & Chianti Classico
Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. Our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following wines: Brocard Chablis De Lechet 2018 Malivoire Farmstead Gamay 2019 BRANCAIA Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2015 This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.
video7.1 - Sauvignon Blanc, Carmenère & Amarone
Think You Know Wine returns with David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. Our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following three wines. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2019 (C$37) San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carmenère 2018 (C$20) Tedeschi Marne 180 Amarone Della Valpolicella 2016 (C$45)
video"Think You Know Wine?" is back & live on Zoom. Grab a glass & join us on Sat, Oct 17th at 6pm EST.
After six successful seasons of So You Think You Know Wine, and a three year hiatus, the crack WineAlign team of critics is back with a new, live and interactive blind tasting cocktail hour on Zoom. "Think you know wine? Live!" Will pit our stars David, John, Michael and Sara in a round table blind taste-off - there can be only one winner! Grab a glass and join our critics as they attempt to guess the grape, country, region, vintage and price of four wines. The audience will know the identity of the wines ahead of time, and can follow along with the commentary of our critics, cheering and jeering them as they head towards glory, or veer into disaster. Right or wrong, the viewer always wins, and it's always entertaining! Please join our host Renee Sferrazza at 6pm Saturday night live on Zoom. We will also be live on Facebook, make sure to 'like' us in order to get notifications. Date: Saturday October 17th Time: 6pm - 6:45pm EST. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89321810435
video2019 National Wine Awards of Canada Time Lapse
260 wineries, 1,800+ entries, over 6,000 bottles
videoNational Wine Awards of Canada 2018
Time lapse of our setup. Thanks again to the dozens of volunteers who make this a success ever year.
videoTime-lapse of setup for the 2017 National Wine Awards of Canada
Over 6,000 bottles, 204 flights, all unpacked, sorted and ready to go in 0-16 seconds. The 2017 Nationals are the largest awards in Canadian wine history.
videoTime-lapse of setup for the 2017 National Wine Awards of Canada
Over 6,000 bottles, 204 flights, all unpacked, sorted and ready to go in 0-16 seconds. The 2017 Nationals are the largest awards in Canadian wine history.
videoPieter Walser on Orbital Frontal Cortex
A one minute video of Pieter Walser talking about his wine Orbital Frontal Cortex, one of John Szabo's South Africa recommendations. Read more about Pieter's and South African wine here: https://www.winealign.com/articles/2017/06/01/growing-old-in-south-africa-the-old-vines-project
video6.12 (Final) - 2013 Tignanello
Welcome to the grand finale of season six of So You Think You Know Wine. We've broken out the expensive stuff for the final with an Italian icon: Tignanello. Bruce, Michael, Sara and Will have earned their spot in the final by surviving the ups and downs of the tournament and semi-finals with the highest scores overall. Watch now as James Chatto leads them through a blind tasting to determine who will be the season six champion.
video6.11 (Semi-Final#2) - Beringer Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014
Welcome to our second semi-finals. Only the top six made it this far and only the winner from this table goes forward to the final. Sara d'Amato, Michael Godel and Will Predhomme are led by host James Chatto as they attempt to identify a Napa Chardonnay. Who will be eliminated?
video6.10 (Semi-Final#1) - Spier Vintage Selection Chenin Blanc 2015
Welcome to the semi-finals. Only the top six made it this far and only the winner from this table goes forward to the final. Bruce Wallner, David Lawrason and John Szabo are led by host James Chatto as they attempt to identify a Chenin Blanc from South Africa. Who will be eliminated?
video6.9(B) - La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2014 (tie breaker)
Due to a tie after the first nine rounds we had to squeeze in a quick tie-breaker to determine which six top scorers will proceed to the two semi-finals. After nine rounds John Szabo and Toni Weber were tied for sixth place with 12 points each. James Chatto moderates as they attempt to identify a Californian Pinot Noir and determine who proceeds to the semi-finals.
video6.9 - Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz/Mataro 2013
In episode 6.9 host James Chatto leads David Lawrason, Steve Thurlow and Toni Weber in a blind tasting. They attempt to identify a $25 Penfolds Shiraz from Australia.
video6.8 - Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015
In episode 6.8 host James Chatto leads Sara d'Amato, Bruce Wallner and Will Predhomme in a blind tasting. They attempt to identify a classic $18 Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand.
video6.7 - Matua Pinot Gris 2015
In episode 6.7 host James Chatto leads Julie Garton, Michael Godel and John Szabo in a blind tasting. They attempt to identify a tricky $17 Pinot Gris from Gisborne New Zealand.
video6.6 - Ogier Heritages Cotes du Rhone GSM 2014
In episode 6.6 host James Chatto leads Michael Godel, David Lawrason and Will Predhomme in a blind tasting. They attempt to identify a $15 Cotes du Rhone from France.
video6.5 - Chateau Tour Carmail 2011
In episode five host James Chatto leads the three women in our competition: Sara d'Amato, Julie Garton and Toni Weber in a blind tasting. They attempt to identify a $20 Bordeaux red: Chateau Tour Carmail 2011.
video6.4 - Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
In episode four host James Chatto leads Master Sommelier Bruce Wallner, Master Sommelier John Szabo and Steve Thurlow in a blind tasting. They attempt to identify the characteristics of mid-priced Cabernet from California's Napa Valley: Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014.
video6.3 - Montalto Pinot Grigio 2015
Welcome to an exciting new season of So You Think You Know Wine. For season six we've made some changes that are sure to please our viewers. We’ve got a new host this season and we’re putting our focus back on the wines and the deductive process. In episode three host James Chatto leads Master Sommelier Bruce Wallner, Toni Weber and Michael Godel in a blind tasting. They attempt to identify the characteristics of a inexpensive Pinot Grigio from Sicily: the Montalto Pinot Grigio 2015.