Incredibly fun discussion to kick off the first Court of Wine with amazing panelists: Liz Barrett - https://whatsinthatbottle.com/ Sarita Cheaves - https://www.vinemeupdc.com/ and https://soundcloud.com/swirl-suite Sandra Everingham - https://www.risingwinescollective.com/ Recorded 24 August, 2022 We discuss news and topics from the following articles: Author: W. Blake Gray Publication: Wine-Searcher Date: July 18, 2022 Title: Direct Wine Shipping Comes Under Fire URL: https://www.wine-searcher....
Sep 04, 2022•53 min•Ep. 202
After more than two years away, I (Tony) am coming back to podcasting with my Wine in the News style show. I had intended it to be a spin-out from this podcast (which would also change), but with Betty not wanting to host a podcast currently, I will be renaming Weekly Wine Show to Court of Wine and will host the show here so back episodes can remain available. I hope you enjoy the new format! Cheers!
Aug 29, 2022•2 min•Ep. 201
This week we hit our 200th episode which is a huge milestone for us. We've made the decision to end Weekly Wine Show. It's a big decision and in this episode we reflect on our past four years and talk about what is next for us. In this episode we discuss: Why did we start Weekly Wine Show? One of the main reasons was we wanted to expand our knowledge of wine and thought a podcast was an interesting format for that learning. Did we accomplish what we wanted? Yes, we've learned so much and made so...
Jan 03, 2020•17 min•Ep. 200
*Note: If you’re just here looking for that offer link Tony mentioned, feel free to skip to the last paragraph. Have you tried any wine clubs? We've tried a couple wine clubs or club-like retailers and were not thrilled but over the last year we've been testing out Naked Wines . If you've wondered whether a wine club could be valuable and worthwhile, Naked Wines might be your answer. SPOILER ALERT: At the end of this episode, we're going to share an offer from Naked Wines that they give its memb...
Dec 27, 2019•23 min•Ep. 199
With the holidays just around the corner, we have some sparkling wine recommendations to take the guess work out of selecting wines. Big thanks to our friends at Palm Bay International and Taub Family Selections for providing us with samples for this episode. Although these wines were provided to us, the opinions and tasting notes in this episode are our own. Budget Friendly Wines Villa Marcello Millesimato Prosecco DOC Brut NV - priced around $17. Villa Marcello Prosecco DOC hails from the prov...
Dec 20, 2019•9 min•Ep. 198
This week we are talking about Brachetto d’Acqui. Brachetto d’Acqui is a DOCG in the Piedmont wine region of Northwest Italy. Wine Recommendations Risata Brachetto d’Acqui 2016 - priced around $16. Risata is a larger producer in the area - in fact they produce the #1 seller of Moscato d’Asti in America Aromas of candied red berries and orange It’s sweet with medium plus body, medium acidity with flavors of red berries and apricot preserves This wine has enough acidity to stand up to the sweetnes...
Dec 13, 2019•10 min•Ep. 197
This week we are talking about Lebanon and its wine. Check out our wine recommendations for some amazing wines. Wine Recommendations Massaya Terrasses Baalbeck 2012 - priced around $28. Blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre Aromas of blackberries, pepper, cedar and bitter coco It’s dry with medium acidity and tannins with flavors of similar to aromas with the addition of mushroom or earthy notes The tannins provides a wonderful texture to the wine We thought this wine was at its best paired wi...
Dec 06, 2019•6 min•Ep. 196
Every couple of months we take a pause on our normal format and talk about four wine we’ve enjoyed recently and want to share with all of you. Wine Recommendations Seaglass Unoaked Chardonnay 2017 - priced around $12. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, this Chardonnay did not undergo malolactic fermentation Light golden color wine with aromas of pineapple, apple, white flowers and tangerines It’s dry with medium plus acidity, light body and flavors similar to aromas Crisp, light and refreshing ...
Nov 29, 2019•6 min•Ep. 195
This week we are talking about Wiener Gemischter Satz! Wine Recommendations Mayer am Pfarrplatz Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC 2016 - priced around $26. Blend of Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Rotgipfler and Zierfandler Pale Lemon color wine with aromas of lemon, tangerine, white flowers and a chalky minerality It’s dry with medium plus acidity and flavors of lemons, apricot, white flowers and minerality Great crisp white wine with a lovely aromatic nose Sources Austrian Wine Book: Oxford Guide to Wine...
Nov 22, 2019•5 min•Ep. 194
This week we are talking about Tokaji wine region in northeast Hungary. Wine Recommendations Kiralyudvar Pezsgő Henye Sparkling 2015 - priced around $29. Medium golden colored wine Aromas of golden apples, pears and fresh baked bread It’s dry with medium plus to high acidity with flavors of lime pith, toast and apple Great with a double cream brie cheese Crisp, fruity and bready and even with some age still have quite a bit of acidity Megyer Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2013 - priced around $50. Wine...
Nov 15, 2019•11 min•Ep. 193
This week we are talking about the Wagram wine region which is a viticultural region on the banks of the Danube River in northeastern Austria. Wine Recommendations Wimmer Czerny Familien Wagram Roter Veltliner 2017 - priced around $22. This wine has a Pale lemon color white wine with aromas of golden apple, lemon, honeysuckle and minerality It’s dry with medium light body, medium plus acidity and flavors similar to aromas - lemon peel, honeysuckle and minerality This wine is fruity and crisp wit...
Nov 08, 2019•7 min•Ep. 192
Time for another Wine in the News! Check out the articles below that inspired the topics for this episode. Wine producers and US importers delay price increases - by Leslie Gevirtz, October 25th, 2019 Dan Berger, On Wine: The imminent glut: The state industry is facing a major wine surplus - by Dan Berger, Sep 26, 2019 California Wineries Plan Price Hikes - By W. Blake Gray. October 7th, 2019 Carbonic Maceration Breaks Out of Beaujolais - By Vicki Denig, October 28th, 2019 Sustainable Packaging ...
Nov 01, 2019•23 min•Ep. 191
This week we are talking about Getariako Txakolina or also known as Txakoli de Getaria. Wine Recommendations Gaintza Txakolina 2014 - priced around $20. This is the traditional wine of the region Slightly fizzy wine with aromas of green apple, lime and crushed granite It’s dry with medium plus acidity, medium light body and flavors similar to aromas Crisp, tart, fruity and refreshing wine We loved this wine and it would pair great with seafood, salads, sushi and light vegetable dishes Ameztoi Ru...
Oct 25, 2019•8 min•Ep. 190
This week we are talking about the Mosel wine region in Germany. Wine Recommendations Hild Elbling Sekt NV - priced around $20. This wine comes from the Upper Mosel area This wine has a pale lemon color with light aromas of lemon, apple, minerality and a hint of bread It’s dry with medium plus acidity and flavors of lemon rind, apple peel and minerality This wine is crisp, intensely fruity and what I want in a sparkling wine Great with cheese and cured meats Julian Haart Riesling “1000L” 2017 - ...
Oct 18, 2019•15 min•Ep. 189
This week we are talking about Chilean wine. Check out our wine recommendations below! Wine Recommendations Vina Aquitania Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 - priced around $20. Aromas of red fruits - cherries and strawberries, earth and some spice It’s dry with medium acidity, medium tannins, full body and flavors similar to aromas - red fruit, earth and spice fruit -forward wine, very approachable cab that still taste very fresh even after a few years of age Really well made, good quality Cabern...
Oct 11, 2019•16 min•Ep. 188
It's time for another four wines episode! Every couple of months we talk about four different wines that we've been enjoying and want to share with all of our wonderful listeners. Wine Recommendations Domaine Bourgogne-Devaux Hautes Côtes de Beaune 2015 - priced around $25. These Pinot Noir grapes come from 50+ year old vines on average and is aged in barrel (10% new) Light garnet hue with aromas of cherries, earth a d a hint of baking spice It's dry with a light body, medium acidity and light t...
Oct 04, 2019•8 min•Ep. 187
This week we are talking about the Cahors AOC wine region located in south-west France about 100 miles east of Bordeaux. Wine recommendations Matayac Cahors 2016 - priced around $13. Aromas of blueberries, black cherries and black pepper It’s dry with medium plus acidity and medium plus tannins with flavors of black and blue berries, and a touch of flowers Juicy, ripe wine with some floral notes with nice structure perfect for pairing with food Chateau Les Croisille Cahors Le Croizillon 2015 - p...
Sep 27, 2019•7 min•Ep. 186
This week we are talking about Cannonau di Sardegna which is a DOC covering the entire island of Sardina. Wine Recommendations Cantina Santa Maria La Palma Le Bombarde 2016 - priced $14. Blend of Cannonau and Monica di Sardegna This wine has aromas of cran-cherry, dusty earth and black plum It’s dry with medium acidity and tannins and medium body with flavors of red fruits and earth This is a juicy, fruity wine with the right balance of acid, tannins and body Food pairings: ideal with red meats,...
Sep 20, 2019•8 min•Ep. 185
This week we are talking about the Fitou AOC. Fitou is a small wine appellation in southern France that is a part of the larger Languedoc-Roussillon wine region area. Wine Recommendations Maison Carrel Sous la Montagne Fitou 2016 - priced around $25. Deep purple color wine with aromas of candied strawberries like red Australian Licorice It’s dry with medium plus acidity and tannins and flavors of red fruits, rock, violets and kalamata olives Very fruit forward wine that smells sweet It’s young, ...
Sep 13, 2019•10 min•Ep. 184
This week features our interview with viticulturist and winemaker Philippe Langner of Hesperian Wines our of Napa Valley. Wines from Hesperian Wines - note that these wines were provided as samples to us but the opinions below are our own. Anatomy No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 - priced around $33 Bordeaux-style blend of mostly Cab with a little Merlot and Syrah Aromas of black currents, red plum, blackberries, earth and leather it's dry with medium plus acidity and tannins with flavors similar t...
Sep 06, 2019•33 min•Ep. 183
Below are the articles we reference in this week's episode. TTB Publishes NPRMs to Repeal Standards of Fill for Wine and Distilled Spirits Bordeaux Vintners Convicted of Fraud, but Fellow Winemakers Cry Foul France Is Changing Key Wine Regulations Food colouring found in blue wines Winery Lawsuit Ramps Up the Drama...
Aug 30, 2019•32 min
This week features our interview with Fin du Fresne the winemaker at Chamisal Vineyards and Malen Wines out of the Central Coast area of California. Wine Recommendations - We received these wines as samples but the tasting notes and opinions are ours. Malene Wines 2017 Rosé - priced around $22. A blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Rolle, and Syrah Aromas of strawberries, watermelon, minerality and a touch of flowers Dry, fruity and crisp with flavors similar to aromas with a creamy texture ...
Aug 23, 2019•31 min
This week features our interview with David Eakle of Pope Valley Winery out of Napa Valley. Wines featured in this episode - these wines were sent to us as samples. 2018 Sauvignon Blanc - a really wonderful representation of a warmer style SB with lots of stonefruit and tropical aromas and flavors, and is also a refined and delicate wine - so a great pairing with light seafood dishes. 2016 Sangiovese - great crowd pleader wine. This is your pizza pairing wine. Sangiovese is the grape of Chianti,...
Aug 16, 2019•19 min•Ep. 180
This week we are talking about the Dogliani DOCG and the Dolcetto grape. Wine Recommendations: Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2017 - priced $26. This wine is from a blend of Dolcetto grapes from the vineyards of the Einaudi estates which surround Dogliani Aromas of red licorice and spice It’s dry with medium acidity and medium tannins with flavors of red fruits, earth and a bitter almond note on the finish The aromas of this wine are almost candy like and we love the mix of complex fruit, earth and spice ...
Aug 09, 2019•8 min•Ep. 179
It’s time for another four wines episode. Every couple of months we talk about four different wines we've tasted recently and want to share with our listeners. Wine Recommendations Famille Hugel Gentil 2016 - priced around $12. This white blend has a light lemon color with aromas of lemon pith, nectarines, white flowers and minerality It’s dry with medium plus acidity and flavors similar to aromas - stonefruit, lemon and white flowers This was is very aromatic - fruity and floral and a really li...
Aug 02, 2019•10 min•Ep. 178
This week we are talking about the Orvieto DOC which is an Italian wine region located in western side of Umbria in Central Italy. Wine Recommendations La Carraia Orvieto Classico 2017 - priced around $11. Light lemon color with light aromas of lemon, minerality and stonefruit It’s dry with medium acidity and medium intense flavors that are very similar to aromas This wine is light fruity and crisp So refreshing and great for a hot summer day which we’ve seen more and more of this summer Rocca D...
Jul 26, 2019•8 min•Ep. 177
This week we demystify the topic of aging wine. Check out the links below to read more about aging wine. Sources used for this episode: Wine Enthusiast: What Really Happens as Wine Ages? Vinepair Guide to Aging Wine The Wine Cellar Insider: Complete Guide to Properly Cellaring Wine and Aging Wine Wine Folly: Deciding How long to Age Wine Wine Folly: Four Traits of Wine that Age Well Wine Spectator: Is It Worth It to Age Wines Anymore? Wikipedia: Aging Wine Also check out Ep 095 to hear our inter...
Jul 19, 2019•16 min•Ep. 176
This week features our interview with Theodora Lee or also known as Theo-patra, Queen of the Vineyards. She is the owner and founder of Theopolis Vineyards in Yorkville Highlands of Anderson Valley. Wine Featured in this episode - These wines were sent to us as samples by Theopolis Vineyards. 2016 Yorkville Highlands Symphony - priced around $22 Light lemon color white wine Aromas of peaches, mango and white flowers It's dry with light to medium body, medium acidity with light flavors similar to...
Jul 12, 2019•44 min•Ep. 175
This week we are talking about summer food and wine pairings. We were brainstorming ideas for episodes and we came up with the idea of picking four different foods we eat mostly in the summertime and pair with some past favorite wines. Food and Wine Featured in this episode: Hamburgers Tony's Pick: Harney Lane Old Vine Zinfandel, Lizzy James Vineyard Betty's Pick: Isabel Mondavi Cabernet Rose Grilled Veggies Betty's Pick: Pierre Sparr Crémant D’Alsace Brut Rose - NV Tony's Pick: Shaya Arindo Rue...
Jul 05, 2019•19 min•Ep. 174
Time for another Wine in the News episode! Check out the news articles below to read more about these topics. Federal Interprovincial Shipping Restriction Eliminated After 91 Years by Mark Hicken published in Wine Law.CA on June 24th, 2019 US Supreme Court Ruling Should Boost Digital Wine Sales by Bill Swindell published in The Press Democrat on June 26, 2019 RUEDA TO CREATE ‘SUPERIOR’ CLASSIFICATION FOR OLD-VINE VERDEJO by Patrick Schmitt published in The Drinks Business on June 10th, 2019 Is O...
Jun 28, 2019•26 min•Ep. 173
