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🍾 1998 White Burgundy FAIL: Tasting Questionably Stored Wine

Nick found a "rare treat" at an old inn in the Adirondacks: a 1998 Bernard Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru. 🇫🇷 The only problem? The cellar might have had some... temperature control issues. 🌡️ This is why storage matters! Don't worry, you won't find flawed bottles like this at SaratogaWine.com—shop with confidence! 🛒🍷

Rondekop Translated - Episode 6 | The Edge of Wilderness

This month, we explore the untamed beauty that surrounds Oldenburg Vineyards - and how it shapes everything we do, from vine to wine. 🍇 In the Vineyard Viticulturist Christo Crous and the team are busy suckering as the vines burst to life. He shares why this process is essential — and why our vineyards thrive alongside wild neighbours like caracals, porcupines, honey badgers, and deer. "The more you work with nature, the more nature provides." 🍷 In the Cellar Winemaker Nic van Aarde walks us t

A Spaghetti Western Xmas: A PISTOL FOR RINGO (1965)

Paired With Cremant and Cream Sherry! THE WINES (AI-Free Search Links): Domaine Ligier Cremant du Jura Rose Brut https://www.google.com/search?udm=14&q=Domaine+Ligier+Cremant+du+Jura+Rose+Brut Emilio Hidalgo "Morenita" Cream Sherry Jerez https://www.google.com/search?q=Emilio+Hidalgo+%22Morenita%22+Cream+Sherry+Jerez&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 0:00 Outtake and Intro 2:13 Wine Trivia Question of the Week 4:03 A Pistol For Ringo 10:11 Our Personal Histories with the Movie 15:15 Movie and Wine Discussion 45:09 Dallas' Ringo / Rango Theory 49:45 Domaine Ligier Cremant du Jura Rose Brut 54:48 Emilio Hidalgo “Morenita” Cream Sherry Jerez 59:17 Wrap up! Happy Holidays! Now Go Away and Stop Ignoring Your Family!

Christmas Message for Frank and Wendy Laureti

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas. We thank you for your support and loyalty which help us to make Saddler's the must-visit destination in the Hunter Valley Cheers and looking forward to seeing you at Saddler's Frank and Wendy Laureti Cellar Door – Open Monday – Sunday 10am – 5pm | Friday 10am – 8pm Saddler’s Friday Wine & Chill – Open until 8pm Mangia @ Saddler’s Airstream Kitchen – Friday 5pm – 7:30pm | Saturday & Sunday from 11:30am Live music – Friday from 5pm-8pm | Saturday 12.30pm-3.30pm CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS Christmas Eve – Closed Christmas Day – Closed Boxing Day – 10am – 8pm New Year’s Eve – 10am – 2pm New Year’s Day – Closed

Waymo Freezes at an Intersection — San Francisco Power Failure, December 20, 2025

Waymo Freezes at an Intersection — San Francisco Power Failure, December 20, 2025 Santé, James © 2025 James Melendez / James the Wine Guy — All Rights Reserved. **** Social Networks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespmelendez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_melendez_jamesthewineguy/ WordPress: http://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/jamesthewineguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswineguy/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/jamesthewineguy

Vermentino

Vermentino di Sardegna Buon Natale Mery Christmas #vermentino #sardegnagram #vinisardi #natale2025 #cʜʀɪsᴛᴍᴀs2025 La guida dei vini cult in tutte le sue sfaccettature. L'obiettivo è quello di narrare la storia delle cantine, di descriverne le storie dei territori, dei vini, e i sistemi di coltivazione adottati per concludere con la degustazione dei vini. Leggi Ora: https://amzn.to/3faTp1y Italian Wine Collection allows readers to discover Italian wine information with most famous grape varietals . This guide helps readers to feel comfortable visiting the wine local wine shop and picking out an italian bottle they’ll taste. Italian Wine Collection https://amzn.to/3SQ84D Stappa una bottiglia e unisciti a noi!Cerchi un gruppo di amici con cui condividere la tua passione per il vino? Inizia il tuo viaggio nella cultura del vino, entra nella tribù: https://ko-fi.com/winecollectionaddict Pop a bottle and join us!Looking for a group of friends to share your passion for wine? Star

The A-Z of Wine: 'Z' is for 'Zinfandel'

We head to California to taste some serious Old Vine Zinfandel, on its own native roots (rather than being grafted to a phylloxera-resistant plant's roots) courtesy of its 40-foot deep roots going down into sand! The bugs hate this! We are at Cline Family vineyards, one of the most legendary names in Californian winemaking, based in Sonoma, but here the vineyards are just east of Oakland in Contra Costa county.

เพลง คนรักไวน์บลูส์ | รายการเพลงรักจากใจ | Visid Podcast Radio Station | #visidpodcast

เพลง คนรักไวน์ บลูส์ หรือในชื่อภาษาอังกฤษ Winelover's Blues เป็นอีกเพลงหนึ่งของรายการ เพลงรักจากใจ Music Style: เป็นท่วงทำนองแนว Blues, Jazz, R&B คำร้อง-ทำนอง สร้างสรรค์โดย วิศิษฐ ศึกษาการ ร่วมกับ SUNO AI Music Creator และ Gemini AI ปั้นกันจนเป็นเพลง "คนรักไวน์ บลูส์"

Affordable Sparkling Wine Holiday Celebration Under $40 #shorts

Pop smarter, sip better 🍾✨ These champagne tips and tricks will help you choose the right bottle, chill it fast, open it smoothly, and pour for perfect bubbles every time. Elevate your celebrations with easy champagne hacks made for any occasion. #champagnealternatives #tips #champagnetoast #tipsandtricks #champagnehacks #howto # sparklingwine #bubbles

🚨 Last Day for $12 Jug Refills! 🍷 | Jeremy Wine Co.

It’s the final day for our $12 Jeremiah Jug refill special! 🎅🍷 Both tasting rooms are open 12–5pm today — and we’re closed tomorrow (Christmas Eve), so don’t wait! Swing by to stock up before your Christmas gatherings and toast the holiday with Jeremy Wine Co. ❤️🎄 #JeremyWineCo #JeremiahJug #LodiWine #CheersToChristmas #DrinkLocal

Torbreck Wines: Is This Australia’s Best Shiraz?

We all know and love the Woodcutter’s Shiraz, but today Nick is tasting the rare, allocated ICONS from Torbreck! 🍷 The Factor: 100% Shiraz that pays homage to the Northern Rhone. It’s not a jammy fruit-bomb; it’s savory and "gamey," with deep notes of blackberry paste, licorice, and Turkish coffee. The RunRig: This is Torbreck's answer to Penfolds Grange or Hill of Grace. Made from ancient vines (some up to 120 years old!), this blend of 98% Shiraz and a splash of Viognier is a complete masterpiece. Think violet aromatics, smoked meats, and blueberry compote. Experience these legendary Australian wines at SaratogaWine.com. Buy Here ➪➪ https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=torbreck&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube

Shrinkage

This week's episode: Restaurant Confidential. Keith & Alana discuss the dreaded "s-word", and other tea from the front of the house. #afterwineschool #winepodcast #wineschool #phillywine #wineeducation #sommlife

Restaurant Confidential

Demystifying Restaurant Wine Lists: Navigating Choices and Strategies In this episode of the Wine School Podcast, hosts Keith Wallace and Alana Zerbe delve into the world of restaurant wine lists. They discuss the roles and day-to-day activities of sommeliers and wine reps, the importance of the restaurant ecosystem, and how restaurant wine lists are curated. They explore different types of wine lists, including corporate, beverage manager-created, and sommelier-driven lists, offering valuable advice on navigating these lists as a consumer. The episode also highlights key economic considerations, the logistics of wine distribution, and career advice for those interested in the wine industry. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:08 The Role of a Sommelier in Creating a Wine List 02:59 Understanding Wine Distributors and Their Influence 05:17 Economic and Culinary Considerations for Wine Lists 16:36 Types of Restaurant Wine Lists 23:42 Careers in the Wine Industry 

Non-alcohol RED WINE!?! #wine #winelover

Sugrue Trouble with Dreams 2021 (Again)

I wasn't going to record any more tasting notes for this, but alas it was a nice afternoon, I got out in time for sunset, and just wanted an excuse to record some time lapses.

Chenin Blanc Tastes Like Six Different Wines

Chenin Blanc might be the most versatile white wine grape in the world. From bone-dry to dessert-sweet, still to sparkling, oxidative to pristine - this one grape can do it all. Today we're tasting six completely different Chenin Blancs blind from France, South Africa, and Australia. The styles are so varied that identifying them as the same grape was the real challenge. The Range: Bone-dry sparkling to luscious botrytized dessert wine Clean and pristine to funky natural styles Light and refreshing to rich and complex $32 to $120 - quality at every level Why Chenin Works: High natural acidity means it can age for decades, handle residual sugar, work with or without oak, and express terroir in countless ways. If you think you don't like Chenin Blanc, you probably just haven't tried the right style yet. Drop a comment: What's your favorite Chenin Blanc style? 🍷 Like, subscribe, and discover the most versatile grape! #cheninblanc #vouvray #southafricanwine #winetasting #blindtasti

Alta Vista Brute Rose Sparkling Wine Review | A Fruit Forward Take on Sparkling Wine

Sparkling wine season rolls on and this week we pop open the Alta Vista Brut Rosé from Mendoza, Argentina. It is a tank method sparkling wine made from an unexpected blend of Malbec and Pinot Noir, and it lands right in the middle of holiday drinking season. On this episode, we talk about why bubbles take over this time of year and how easy it is to lose track of what you are pouring between family dinners, guests dropping by, and that strange week between Christmas and New Year’s. This is the kind of bottle you keep cold and open without overthinking it. From there we break down what tank method really means and why this wine tastes fruit forward, bright, and more rosé driven than bready or yeasty. Cherry, raspberry, citrus, and a little funk on the finish lead to a bigger conversation about sparkling wine styles and how production methods shape texture and flavor. We also walk through traditional method, ancestral method, and carbonation to help you understand what you are actuall