Vine to Wine
Vine to Wine
More About Red Wine & Chocolate
Vine to Wine
I have been exploring the pairing of red wine and chocolate, and a friend reminded about a book that explores the health benefits of wine by Dr. Richard Baxter. Today we will further explore red wine & chocolate.
Dessert Wine
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I have realized a great misunderstanding about "dessert wines". I realized most consumers take that to mean the wine goes with dessert. In reality that is the exception rather than the rule.
Petit Verdot
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Recently I was teaching a wine class and we were discussing Bordeaux style blends and the topic of Petite Verdot came up.
Aging White Wines
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I am one of those wine drinkers who appreciate German Rieslings, and know they are amongst the most age-worthy wines in the world. These wines actually improve with decades of bottle age. Today let's talk about what makes a white wine age-worthy.
Wines for a New Baby
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We are about to have a new baby in our family and I plan to invest in a case of wine to give to the parents; the father is a wine fan. So how do you select these wines?
Advice on selecting wines to age
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How do we know which wines to purchase with the intention of not opening them for ten, fifteen, or twenty years? Today we will look at some favorites.
Ageable Wine
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Determining which wines to buy for aging can be tricky. Today I will give you a few pointers about selecting wines to age.
Very Old Wines
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I recently came across an associated press article about how the famous Paris restaurant Tour d'Argent was reducing the size of its wine collection via an auction. Today let's talk about very old wine.
Red Wine Headaches
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Earlier this week we talked about sulfites and wine. As a result, I realize that every so often we need to revisit some of the most often asked questions about wine. So - let's talk red wine and headaches.
Food & Wine: Winter Stews
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It is without question that a great stew simmering on the stove all afternoon is true comfort food during the winter months. Today we will look into some of the main styles of stew and of course, the wines that go with them.
Northern vs. Southern Rhone
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With all of the emphasis and increased popularity of Syrah and it being described as a Rhone wine I thought today we would explore the differences between the northern and southern Rhone wines.
Cabernet Sauvignon
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The world's favorite red grape is undeniably Cabernet Sauvignon; a fascinating wine with a fascinating history.
New Favorite Wine
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As most of you know, my "new favorite wine" is usually the wine that is in my glass at the time. It is because I simply do not drink wine that I don't like.
Red Wine & Chocolate
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For years I have fought this silly idea that red wine and chocolate are some kind of soul mates. Today, I will take at least part of it back.
Petite Sirah
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Petite Sirah – that robust earthy wine from California is a wine with many enthusiastic fans. But is Petite Sirah like Syrah only smaller?
Email Questions
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Today we opening our email bag and answering our listeners questions about everything from balance to vermouth.
Stemless Glasses
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Today we are answering a question from email. A listener writes "Whatever happened to those wine glasses without a stem, I don't see them or hear about them much anymore?"
Herbs & Wine
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Today is food and wine pairing day and we are going to explore some of our favorite wines and the herbs that seem to go with them.
Appellation
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A wine's appellation is its place of origin, and its badge of authenticity. Join me today as we explore the meaning of appellation.
Serving Temperaure
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Is it really that important to serve white wine at a particular temperature? I say yes if you expect to really enjoy it the way it was meant to be enjoyed. Today we discuss the optimum temperature to serve your white wine.
Provenence
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On today's program we will explore some of the wines of the French region of Provence.