Episodes
Friday Sep 18, 2020
2016 Bayshore Pinot Grigio
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
This California Pinot Grigio is a very good crisp white wine. Slightly sweeter than the Italian version but really appropriate for the warm weather. Melon, grapefruit flavors that pop when its slightly lower than room temperature. Chilled takes away the flavor so take your choice.
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
2013 Pecchenino Barolo
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
Intense ruby red with orange reflections. Bouquet of ripe fruit nose of currants and raspberries with hints of violet. Flavor is balanced with silky, sweet tannins, excellent structure and a long finish.
$70 Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont Italy
Saturday May 23, 2020
2015 Monarch Glenn Barbera
Saturday May 23, 2020
Saturday May 23, 2020
A red Italian grape variety that, as of 2000, was the third most-planted red grape variety in Italy. This grape has luscious flavors of ripe cherry and dark blackberry that harmonize with notes of sweet spice and vanilla. This is from the Central Coast of California
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Wine Club review: Bright Cellars
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
This week I start my series on wine Clubs/Subscriptions with a a company called "Bright Cellars". A monthly wine club that caters to your taste with a very unique quiz that takes your data and suggests 4 quality wines. Then after you have drunk a bottle or two and rate the wine you have drunk. There is a new set of recommendations. Here's what I got.
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Life after the Corona Virus Part I
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
The team returns with some perspective about the current conditions and how this pandemic will change the way we travel, the health care system, social gatherings, and the unintentional effect of cleaner air since there isn’t a lot of air traffic and road traffic of gas powered vehicles.
Saturday Dec 28, 2019
2016 Bellini Chianti Classico
Saturday Dec 28, 2019
Saturday Dec 28, 2019
Earthy aromas of tilled soil, cooking spices and dark fruit appear in this informal red. The simple palate shows dark berry and star anise flavors alongside loose-knit, fleeting tannins
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Ford vs. Ferrari
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Because Alicia loves fast cars. We had to go see this historic racing movie with Matt Damon and Christian Bale. An amazing movie about two great racers that Helped Ford when the worlds famous race. The 24 hour LeMans!!!
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2015
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
Made with 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot and 5% Colorino, this juicy wine opens with aromas of blue flower, black-skinned berry and a whiff of tobacco. The savory palate doles out Marasca cherry, licorice and black pepper alongside velvety tannins. Enjoy over the next few years.
Saturday Apr 13, 2019
La Jara Prosecco DOC Brut
Saturday Apr 13, 2019
Saturday Apr 13, 2019
Appearance:
Straw yellow with greenish reflections. The perlage is fine and persistent.
Nose:
Delicate scents of green apple.
Taste:
On the palate it is fresh, aromatic and balanced, with light scents of bread crust and pleasantly acidulous
Friday Mar 08, 2019
2015 Montesenese San Pietro in Avenano Toscana Rosso
Friday Mar 08, 2019
Friday Mar 08, 2019
This Sangiovese-based blend offers notes of red cherry, rosemary, savory and eucalyptus.
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Grape Composition:Sangiovese and Merlot
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Grape Source:Tuscany Growing Region of Italy
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Aromas & Flavors:Red Cherry, Rosemary, Savory and Eucalyptus
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Aging Vessels:French Oak Barrels for 12 Months
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When to Drink:Now Through 2020
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Food Pairing Suggestion:roasted Cinta Senese.