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Winecast 74 - The Wines of Israel
The first of several shows recorded last year, this podcast focuses on the wines of Israel with an interview with blogger & retailer Richard Shaffer from Israeli Wine Direct and winemaker Zeev Smilansky from Meishar Winery. Show Notes: 00:27 - Welcome & Background on Israeli Wine 02:10 - Israeli Wines Today 32:10 - Get Your Free Audible Book by [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Winecast 74 - The Wines of Israel", url: "http://winecast.net/2008/04/08/winecast-74-the-wines-of-israel/" });...

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[ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:59:10 +0000 ]


Unfiltered 8 - AWBA, Twitter, Amazon & more
Jeff Lefevere and I start our second season of Unfiltered with a panel of wine bloggers, podcasters, winery owners and retailers. We welcome Ryan from Catavino, Jeff Stai a.k.a. El Jefe from Twisted Oak, Craig Camp from Anne Amie Vineyards, Kaz & Randy from Wine Biz Radio and Jill from domaine547.com Show Notes: 00:25 - Welcome & [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Unfiltered 8 - AWBA, Twitter, Amazon & more", url: "http://winecast.net/2008/04/01/unfiltered-8-awba-twitter-amazon-more...

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[ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:22:32 +0000 ]


Unfiltered 7 - Wine Blogging Today
As I begin my 4th year of podcasting I present the final Unfiltered show of it’s first season. Jeff and I welcome a panel of some of the top wine bloggers today: Alder Yarrow, Dr. Debs and Gabriella & Ryan Opaz. We talk about the state of wine blogging, where it is going and share some [...]...

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[ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 04:08:37 +0000 ]


Unfiltered 7 - Wine Blogging Today
As I begin my 4th year of podcasting I present the final Unfiltered show of it’s first season. Jeff and I welcome a panel of some of the top wine bloggers today: Alder Yarrow, Dr. Debs and Gabriella & Ryan Opaz. We talk about the state of wine blogging, where it is going and share some [...]...

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[ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 04:08:37 +0000 ]


Quick Picks 9 - Bodegas Castano,“Hecula” 2004
I’m back with another pick that I thought I hadn’t yet blogged but I wrote about the 2003 vintage for WBW 35.Bodegas Castano,“Hecula”, Monastrell, Yecla 2004 ($14) - Very dark purple-black with aromas of blackberry, bacon, licorice and vanilla. Ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors with medium firm tannins, good acidity and a [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({title: "Quick Picks 9 - Bodegas Castano, "Hecula" 2004",url: "http://winecast.net/2007/12/01/quick-picks-9-bodegas...

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[ Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:36:43 +0000 ]


Quick Picks 9 - Bodegas Castano, “Hecula” 2004
I’m back with another pick that I thought I hadn’t yet blogged but I wrote about the 2003 vintage for WBW 35. Bodegas Castano, “Hecula”, Monastrell, Yecla 2004 ($14) - Very dark purple-black with aromas of blackberry, bacon, licorice and vanilla. Ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors with medium firm tannins, good acidity and a [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Quick Picks 9 - Bodegas Castano, "Hecula" 2004", url: "http://winecast.net/2007/12/01/quick-picks-...

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[ Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:36:43 +0000 ]


Quick Picks 8 - Tablas Creek Roussanne
Another Quick Picks just in time for the Thanksgiving table featuring two Roussanne-based wines from Tablas Creek Vineyard. Tablas Creek Vineyard, Roussanne 2005 ($27) - Light straw in color with aromas of pear, pineapple and orange blossom. Crisp pear and pineapple flavors with nice minerality on the finish. Wow. Score: 91 Rating: 4/5 stars Tablas Creek Vineyard, Esprit de [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Quick Picks 8 - Tablas Creek Roussanne", url: "http://winecast.net/2007/11/21/quick-...

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[ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:36:52 +0000 ]


Quick Picks 8 - Tablas Creek Roussanne
Another Quick Picks just in time for the Thanksgiving table featuring two Roussanne-based wines from Tablas Creek Vineyard. Tablas Creek Vineyard, Roussanne 2005 ($27) - Light straw in color with aromas of pear, pineapple and orange blossom. Crisp pear and pineapple flavors with nice minerality on the finish. Wow. Score: 91 Rating: 4/5 stars Tablas Creek Vineyard, Esprit de [...]...

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[ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:36:52 +0000 ]


Winecast 73 - Cameron Hughes
The first of several podcasts from the archives, this one recorded in late May and mid-June but not edited and released until now. I spent about an hour with Cameron Hughes in his San Francisco offices and captured an interesting portrait of what makes this New World négociant tick. Unfortunately most of these tasting notes [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Winecast 73 - Cameron Hughes", url: "http://winecast.net/2007/11/19/winecast-73-cameron-hughes/" }); ...

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[ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:24:27 +0000 ]


Winecast 73 - Cameron Hughes
The first of several podcasts from the archives, this one recorded in late May and mid-June but not edited and released until now. I spent about an hour with Cameron Hughes in his San Francisco offices and captured an interesting portrait of what makes this New World négociant tick. Unfortunately most of these tasting notes [...]...

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[ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:24:27 +0000 ]


Quick Picks 7: Faiveley Mercurey 2003
Another Wine Blogging Wednesday and this time I’m podcasting for the first time since WBW 23. Neil from Brooklynguy’s Wine and Food Blog came up with a great theme this month: ‘Silver’ Burgundy. Instead of investing in a Côte d’Or (’gold coast’) wine, we are drinking affordable Burgundy from the Côte Chalonnaise and the Mâconnais. Since [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Quick Picks 7: Faiveley Mercurey 2003", url: "http://winecast.net/2007/11/14/quic...

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[ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:56:35 +0000 ]


Quick Picks 7: Faiveley Mercurey 2003
Another Wine Blogging Wednesday and this time I’m podcasting for the first time since WBW 23. Neil from Brooklynguy’s Wine and Food Blog came up with a great theme this month: ‘Silver’ Burgundy. Instead of investing in a Côte d’Or (’gold coast’) wine, we are drinking affordable Burgundy from the Côte Chalonnaise and the Mâconnais. Since [...]...

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[ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:56:35 +0000 ]


Unfiltered 6 - Bottlenotes & Dover Canyon
Jeff Lefevere and I return for another podcast after a hiatus of 6 months. We welcome Alyssa Rapp, founder and CEO of Bottlenotes and Mary Baker, owner of Dover Canyon Winery. 00:25 - Welcome and Introductions 01:09 - Background of Bottlenotes 16:28 - Dover Canyon overview 17:44 - Harvest 2007 discussion 25:06 - Is Bigger Better? 46:45 - To Cork [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Unfiltered 6 - Bottlenotes & Dover Canyon", url: "http://winecast.net/2007/11/13/unfiltered-6-bottlenotes-d...

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[ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:53:34 +0000 ]


Unfiltered 6 - Bottlenotes & Dover Canyon
Jeff Lefevere and I return for another podcast after a hiatus of 6 months. We welcome Alyssa Rapp, founder and CEO of Bottlenotes and Mary Baker, owner of Dover Canyon Winery. 00:25 - Welcome and Introductions 01:09 - Background of Bottlenotes 16:28 - Dover Canyon overview 17:44 - Harvest 2007 discussion 25:06 - Is Bigger Better? 46:45 - To Cork [...]...

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[ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:53:34 +0000 ]


Winecast 72 - Wine for Newbies
I’m clearing the decks this week of podcasts recorded earlier this year. I’m starting with a live show recorded on Talkshoe in April. Bill Wilson from Wine for Newbies podcast and blog joined me to talk about how he got into podcasting and share a few wine picks. Unfortunately nobody called with a live question [...]...

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[ Mon, 18 Jun 2007 01:29:43 +0000 ]


Winecast 72 - Wine for Newbies
I’m clearing the decks this week of podcasts recorded earlier this year. I’m starting with a live show recorded on Talkshoe in April. Bill Wilson from Wine for Newbies podcast and blog joined me to talk about how he got into podcasting and share a few wine picks. Unfortunately nobody called with a live question [...]...

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[ Mon, 18 Jun 2007 01:29:43 +0000 ]


Winecast 72 - Wine for Newbies
I’m clearing the decks this week of podcasts recorded earlier this year. I’m starting with a live show recorded on Talkshoe in April. Bill Wilson from Wine for Newbies podcast and blog joined me to talk about how he got into podcasting and share a few wine picks. Unfortunately nobody called with a live question [...]...

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[ Mon, 18 Jun 2007 01:29:43 +0000 ]


Unfiltered 4 - Inertia Beverage
Another Unfiltered podcast recorded two weeks ago with co-host Jeff Lefevere and I welcoming guest Paul Mabray from Inertia Beverage Group and panelist Mark Fisher from the Dayton Daily News and Uncorked blog. 00:23 - Welcome and Introductions 01:15 - Inertia Beverage Q&A 07:33 - Florida may close direct shipping of wine 11:56 - Wine drinkers think more clearly [...]...

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[ Thu, 10 May 2007 02:34:33 +0000 ]


Unfiltered 4 - Inertia Beverage
Another Unfiltered podcast recorded two weeks ago with co-host Jeff Lefevere and I welcoming guest Paul Mabray from Inertia Beverage Group and panelist Mark Fisher from the Dayton Daily News and Uncorked blog.00:23 - Welcome and Introductions01:15 - Inertia Beverage Q&A07:33 - Florida may close direct shipping of wine11:56 - Wine drinkers think more clearly [...]...

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[ Thu, 10 May 2007 02:34:33 +0000 ]


Unfiltered 4 - Inertia Beverage
Another Unfiltered podcast recorded two weeks ago with co-host Jeff Lefevere and I welcoming guest Paul Mabray from Inertia Beverage Group and panelist Mark Fisher from the Dayton Daily News and Uncorked blog. 00:23 - Welcome and Introductions 01:15 - Inertia Beverage Q&A 07:33 - Florida may close direct shipping of wine 11:56 - Wine drinkers think more clearly [...]...

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[ Thu, 10 May 2007 02:34:33 +0000 ]


El Radio Torcido
I’ve written quite a bit here about Twisted Oak winery but feel compelled to post once again as they continue to do interesting things from a marketing point of view. The latest is a commercial running on a local radio station in Calaveras County. California where the winery is located. Every winery wants to bring [...]...

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[ Wed, 04 Apr 2007 22:17:39 +0000 ]


El Radio Torcido
I’ve written quite a bit here about Twisted Oak winery but feel compelled to post once again as they continue to do interesting things from a marketing point of view. The latest is a commercial running on a local radio station in Calaveras County. California where the winery is located. Every winery wants to bring [...]...

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[ Wed, 04 Apr 2007 22:17:39 +0000 ]


Unfiltered 3 - Capozzi Family Winery
The third outing for the Unfiltered podcast with Jeff Lefevere and I welcoming guest Josh Hermsmeyer from Capozzi Family Winery& Pinotblogger.com and panelist Andrew Barrow from Spittoon& Wine Sediments.00:23 - Welcome and introductions01:04 - Capozzi Family Winery Q&A05:52 - Wine collectors,“buyer beware”07:54 - Bait and switch on Winesearcher?15:35 - 100-point ratings and [...]...

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[ Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:00:13 +0000 ]


Unfiltered 3 - Capozzi Family Winery
The third outing for the Unfiltered podcast with Jeff Lefevere and I welcoming guest Josh Hermsmeyer from Capozzi Family Winery& Pinotblogger.com and panelist Andrew Barrow from Spittoon& Wine Sediments.00:23 - Welcome and introductions01:04 - Capozzi Family Winery Q&A05:52 - Wine collectors,“buyer beware”07:54 - Bait and switch on Winesearcher?15:35 - 100-point ratings and [...]...

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[ Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:00:13 +0000 ]


Unfiltered 3 - Capozzi Family Winery
The third outing for the Unfiltered podcast with Jeff Lefevere and I welcoming guest Josh Hermsmeyer from Capozzi Family Winery& Pinotblogger.com and panelist Andrew Barrow from Spittoon& Wine Sediments.00:23 - Welcome and introductions01:04 - Capozzi Family Winery Q&A05:52 - Wine collectors,“buyer beware”07:54 - Bait and switch on Winesearcher?15:35 - 100-point ratings and [...]...

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[ Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:00:13 +0000 ]


Quick Picks 6 - Chase Cellars Zinfandel
Quick Picks rolls into 2007 with a look at the standout Zinfandels from Chase Family Cellars tasted at last month’s ZAP tasting in San Francisco.Tasting notes:Chase Family Cellars, Zinfandel, Hayne Vineyard 2004 ($45) - Ruby-purple in color with aromas of raspberry, blackberry and spice. Ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit flavors with black pepper [...]...

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[ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:50:51 +0000 ]


Quick Picks 6 - Chase Cellars Zinfandel
Quick Picks rolls into 2007 with a look at the standout Zinfandels from Chase Family Cellars tasted at last month’s ZAP tasting in San Francisco.Tasting notes:Chase Family Cellars, Zinfandel, Hayne Vineyard 2004 ($45) - Ruby-purple in color with aromas of raspberry, blackberry and spice. Ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit flavors with black pepper [...]...

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[ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:50:51 +0000 ]


Unfiltered 2 - Stormhoek
My second podcast with co-host Jeff Lefevere of Good Grape joined by Jason Korman from Stormhoek winery, Tyler Colman, a.k.a. Dr. Vino and Alan Baker, the Cellar Rat.Show Notes:00:23 - Welcome and introductions01:15 - Stormhoek Q&A21:10 - Why are NASCAR, NFL and LPGA fans drinking more wine?29:33 - Regarding wine becoming mainstream in American culture…35:23 [...]...

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[ Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:06:52 +0000 ]


Unfiltered 2 - Stormhoek
My second podcast with co-host Jeff Lefevere of Good Grape joined by Jason Korman from Stormhoek winery, Tyler Colman, a.k.a. Dr. Vino and Alan Baker, the Cellar Rat.Show Notes:00:23 - Welcome and introductions01:15 - Stormhoek Q&A21:10 - Why are NASCAR, NFL and LPGA fans drinking more wine?29:33 - Regarding wine becoming mainstream in American culture…35:23 [...]...

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[ Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:06:52 +0000 ]


Unfiltered 1 - Twisted Oak
A new monthly podcast featuring a panel of wine bloggers and an industry guest. Co-host Jeff Lefevere of Good Grape and I welcome Tom Wark from FERMENTATION and Jeff Stai from the Twisted Oak Winery. Show notes: 00:24 - Welcome and introductions 01:53 - Show format 02:16 - Twisted Oak Winery background 08:04 - Direct to consumer shipping trends 14:28 - [...]...

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[ Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:26:19 +0000 ]


Winecast 71 - Iberian Wine
I’m back and starting my third year of podcasting with the longest Winecast yet, a discussion and tasting of four wines from the Iberian peninsula with Ryan Opaz of Catavino.Show Notes:00:21 - Welcome and introduction01:10 - Your Iberian wine questions with Ryan Opaz26:17 - Don Olegario, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain 2004 ($19)30:27 - Sociedade Agrícola [...]...

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[ Sat, 20 Jan 2007 23:52:44 +0000 ]


Winecast 71 - Iberian Wine
I’m back and starting my third year of podcasting with the longest Winecast yet, a discussion and tasting of four wines from the Iberian peninsula with Ryan Opaz of Catavino.Show Notes:00:21 - Welcome and introduction01:10 - Your Iberian wine questions with Ryan Opaz26:17 - Don Olegario, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain 2004 ($19)30:27 - Sociedade Agrícola [...]...

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[ Sat, 20 Jan 2007 23:52:44 +0000 ]


Winecast 71 - Iberian Wine
I’m back and starting my third year of podcasting with the longest Winecast yet, a discussion and tasting of four wines from the Iberian peninsula with Ryan Opaz of Catavino.Show Notes:00:21 - Welcome and introduction01:10 - Your Iberian wine questions with Ryan Opaz26:17 - Don Olegario, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain 2004 ($19)30:27 - Sociedade Agrícola [...]...

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[ Sat, 20 Jan 2007 23:52:44 +0000 ]


Quick Picks 5 - Bodegas Borsao
Another Quick Picks podcast highlighting two outstanding values from Spain’s Bodegas Borsao.Show Notes:00:13 - Bodegas Borsao background00:51 - Bodegas Borsao, “Red Wine” 2005 ($8)01:29 - Bodegas Borsao, “Tres Picos“, Garnacha (Grenache) 2004 ($15)02:01 - Next show themeFeedback: winecast@gmail.comCopyright 2006 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/Download audio file (Winecast_QP_20061216.mp3)Direct aac DownloadDownload Standard ...

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[ Sat, 16 Dec 2006 22:50:00 +0000 ]


Quick Picks 5 - Bodegas Borsao
Another Quick Picks podcast highlighting two outstanding values from Spain’s Bodegas Borsao.Show Notes:00:13 - Bodegas Borsao background00:51 - Bodegas Borsao, “Red Wine” 2005 ($8)01:29 - Bodegas Borsao, “Tres Picos“, Garnacha (Grenache) 2004 ($15)02:01 - Next show themeFeedback: winecast@gmail.comCopyright 2006 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/Download audio file (Winecast_QP_20061216.mp3)Direct aac DownloadDownload Standard ...

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[ Sat, 16 Dec 2006 22:50:00 +0000 ]


Winecast Update - 12/15/06
A short update on the progress of “A Menu for Hope III” and an additional option for the winner of my prize, your own private Winecast.Feedback: winecast@gmail.com Copyright 2006 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/Download audio file (Winecast_Update_20061215.mp3)Direct aac DownloadDownload Standard Podcast...

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[ Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:18:48 +0000 ]


Winecast Update - 12/15/06
A short update on the progress of “A Menu for Hope III” and an additional option for the winner of my prize, your own private Winecast.Feedback: winecast@gmail.com Copyright 2006 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/Download audio file (Winecast_Update_20061215.mp3)Direct aac DownloadDownload Standard Podcast...

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[ Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:18:48 +0000 ]


Winecast 70 - Gamay Noir
Another look at the Gamay Noir grape, this time focusing mostly on New World examples from Napa Valley and Oregon. I interview Drew Dickson from the Andrew Lane Winery and announce my raffle prize in the Menu For Hope III Campaign.Show Notes:00:21 - Introduction and show theme00:39 - Gamay Noir background01:20 - Interview with Drew [...]...

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[ Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:23 +0000 ]


Winecast 70 - Gamay Noir
Another look at the Gamay Noir grape, this time focusing mostly on New World examples from Napa Valley and Oregon. I interview Drew Dickson from the Andrew Lane Winery and announce my raffle prize in the Menu For Hope III Campaign.Show Notes:00:21 - Introduction and show theme00:39 - Gamay Noir background01:20 - Interview with Drew [...]...

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[ Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:23 +0000 ]


Quick Picks 4
Another Quick Picks podcast celebrating both my birthday and the release of Beaujolais Nouveau today. My favorite from my tasting today is featured.Louis Tete, Beaujolais Nouveau 2006 ($13) - Clear ruby/purple in color with aromas of strawberry, cherry and banana. In the mouth the wine is juicy with wild cherry and strawberry jam flavors finishing [...]...

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[ Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:08:49 +0000 ]


Winecast 69 - Semillon
I return to try to answer a listener question from 2005 and talk about Semillon, the great grape of Bordeaux. I also review three wines from the New World.00:21 - Welcome and show theme00:32 - Listener question02:11 - Semillon background04:56 -Tasting Notes05:04 - Kaesler, Semillon,“Old Vines”, Barossa Valley 2004 ($14) * +05:41 - [...]...

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[ Wed, 15 Nov 2006 04:23:50 +0000 ]


Winecast 69 - Semillon
I return to try to answer a listener question from 2005 and talk about Semillon, the great grape of Bordeaux. I also review three wines from the New World.00:21 - Welcome and show theme00:32 - Listener question02:11 - Semillon background04:56 -Tasting Notes05:04 - Kaesler, Semillon,“Old Vines”, Barossa Valley 2004 ($14) * +05:41 - [...]...

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[ Wed, 15 Nov 2006 04:23:50 +0000 ]


Quick Picks 3
I get behind the mic once again to talk about two Rhone-style wines from the Curtis Winery in California.Feedback: winecast@gmail.comCopyright 2006 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/Download audio file (Winecast_20061101.mp3)Direct aac downloadDownload Standard Podcast...

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[ Fri, 03 Nov 2006 03:44:37 +0000 ]


Quick Picks 3
I get behind the mic once again to talk about two Rhone-style wines from the Curtis Winery in California. Feedback: winecast@gmail.com Copyright 2006 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ Download audio file (Winecast_20061101.mp3) Direct aac download Download Standard Podcast...

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[ Fri, 03 Nov 2006 03:44:37 +0000 ]


Quick Picks 2
A return to the Quick Picks format last seen almost a year ago with a review of a value-price Zinfandel. Tasting Notes: Castle Rock, Zinfandel, Sonoma County 2004 ($10) - Dark purple in color with aromas of blackberry, sage and a touch of vanilla. Round and soft in the mouth with boysenberry and blackberry flavors, some spice [...]...

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[ Thu, 28 Sep 2006 01:39:25 +0000 ]


Winecast 68 - Pinotage
Today’s show is a return to podcasting after seven weeks off this time focusing on Pinotage, the red varetial from South Africa. I also play a podsafe song about wine and make a couple of announcements. Show Notes: 00:22 - Welcome and show theme 01:06 - Pinotage background 04:00 - Tasting Notes 04:50 - Zonnebloem, Pinotage, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2003 [...]...

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[ Sat, 23 Sep 2006 19:59:34 +0000 ]


Winecast 67 - Stormhoek
Today’s podcast is a return to my vintner profile format with an interview with Jason Korman and Hugh Macleod of the Stormhoek Winery. Show Notes: 00:22 - Welcome 01:07 - Introduction of Stormhoek Winery 02:32 - Interview with Hugh Macleod and Jason Korman 29:16 - Tasting Notes 29:28 - Stormhoek, Pinot Grigio 2005 ($10) 29:46 - Stormhoek, Semillon, “The Sixteen Barrel” 2004 [...]...

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[ Wed, 02 Aug 2006 03:10:50 +0000 ]


Winecast 66 - Live to Hard Drive
Today’s podcast is something completely different than I have ever attempted, a live recording from a podcast event held in Minneapolis on June 12, 2006. Although I am flying a bit by the seat of my pants before a live audience, I do talk about wine tasting tips, feature a virtual tasting of a wine [...]...

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[ Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:37:13 +0000 ]


Winecast 65 - Bar-B-Que Wines
This month Wine Blogging Wednesday returns to it’s normal first Wednesday of the month and host Vivi’s Wine Journal has picked a very appropriate theme for July: Barbecue Wines (or is it BBQ, or Bar-B-Que?). The history of BBQ appears to be an American invention, but there seems to be some debate on this if [...]...

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[ Thu, 06 Jul 2006 03:08:17 +0000 ]


Winecast 63 - Live Austrian Wine Adventure 2
The podcast today is another dispatch from Beau Jarvis of Basic Juice on his Live Austrian Wine Adventure. Show Notes: 00:22 - Welcome and introduction 01:09 - Beau’s interview with Domäne Müller 14:25 - A conversation with the Neumeister winery 25:09 - New poll on the blog and contact details 27:06 - Next show theme Feedback: winecast@gmail.com Copyright 2006 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed [...]...

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[ Wed, 07 Jun 2006 03:07:15 +0000 ]


Winecast 62 - Willamette Valley Vineyards
Today’s podcast is another vintner profile interviewing Willamette Valley Vineyards founder and President Jim Bernau. I also play a podcast promo and talk about a new poll on Winecast.Show Notes:00:21 - Welcome, show theme and sponsor message03:07 - Interview with Jim Bernau19:44 - Tasting Notes19:58 - Willamette Valley Vineyards, Riesling 2005 ($12)20:56 - Willamette Valley [...]...

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[ Thu, 01 Jun 2006 03:23:34 +0000 ]


Winecast 61 - Live Austrian Wine Adventure 1
Today’s show is the first special edition from Beau Jarvis’ Live Austrian Wine Adventure featuring interviews with Weingut Wohlmuth and Weingut Gross. You can find more information and stay up-to-the-minute at Beau’s blog. Show Notes: 00:22 - Welcome and Introduction 01:12 - Beau’s interview with Weingut Wohlmuth 12:50 - Interview with Weingut Gross 21:49 - Wrap-up and contact details 22:23 - [...]...

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[ Thu, 25 May 2006 02:11:02 +0000 ]


Winecast 60 - Fabulous Favorites Festival
This month, Wine Blogging Wednesday is on a Friday because founder Lenn Thompson of the Lenndevours wine blog has teamed up with Alberto from Il Forno a premier food blog and founder of Is My Blog Burning. So for IMBB 26 and WBW 21 the rules are fairly simple. For us wine bloggers, pick a [...]...

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[ Sat, 20 May 2006 03:49:13 +0000 ]


Winecast 59 - Austria
Today’s super-sized podcast is an overview of the wines of Austria, featuring an interview with Beau Jarvis of Basic Juice as he kicks off this Live Austrian Wine Adventure.Show Notes:00:21 - Welcome and show theme00:36 - Wines of Austria03:13 - Interview with Beau Jarvis of Basic Juice14:50 - Beau’s first LAWA 06 interview - [...]...

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[ Mon, 15 May 2006 02:40:57 +0000 ]


Winecast 58 - Verdejo
Today’s podcast is based upon last month’s WBW post that featured the Spainish white grape Verdejo, and I also welcome my first show sponsor, iBank 2 from IGG Software. Show Notes: 00:22 - Welcome 00:33 - iBank 2 Sponsorship 01:41 - Verdejo Background 03:42 - Tasting Notes 03:50 - Marqués de Riscal, Verdejo, Rueda D.O. 2004 ($8/provided by listener Tony) + 04:29 [...]...

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[ Thu, 11 May 2006 01:53:06 +0000 ]


Winecast 57 - Sonoma’s Russian River Valley
Today’s podcast is a return after more than a month away from the mic with a look at Sonoma’s Russian River Valley AVA. Show Notes: 00:22 - Welcome 01:01 - Russian River Valley Background 02:20 - Tasting Notes 02:40 - Papapietro Perry Winery, Pinot Noir, Elsbree Vineyards 2004 ($45) 03:06 - Papapietro Perry Winery, Pinot Noir, Leras Family Vineyards 2003 [...]...

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[ Mon, 08 May 2006 02:39:17 +0000 ]


Winecast 56 - Wolffer Estate Vineyards
Today’s podcast is another vintner profile show with a discussion with Wolffer Estate Vineyards winemaker Roman Roth. Show Notes: 00:23 - Welcome and show theme 00:35 - Wolffer Estate Background 01:24 - Discussion with winemaker Roman Roth 25:03 - Tasting Notes 25:15 - Wolffer, La Ferme Martin, Chardonnay 2003 ($13.50) 25:39 - Wolffer, Chardonnay, “Reserve” 2002 ($19.50) + 26:06 - Wolffer, Chardonnay, [...]...

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[ Wed, 05 Apr 2006 03:33:30 +0000 ]


Winecast 55 - Concannon Vineyard
Today’s show is a bit different from my normal format of talking about a wine varietal or region, into what I hope will be a monthly feature I’m calling vintner profile. The idea is to give you the back-story directly from the people in the business, both winery owners and winemakers. In this first outing, [...]...

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[ Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:59:31 +0000 ]


Winecast 54 - When in Rhone
This month’s theme for Wine Blogging Wednesday, our monthly, global wine tasting event, is provided by Jathan from the Winexpression blog. He encouraged us to find wines made from Rhône varietals no matter where in the world they came from for his “When in Rhône” theme. Listed in his announcement were some 22 varietals common [...]...

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[ Fri, 10 Mar 2006 02:20:53 +0000 ]


Winecast 53 - Alsace
On today’s podcast, I focus on the wines of France’s Alsace region and review, “The Emperor of Wine”, by Elin McCoy. Show Notes: 00:21 - Welcome 00:33 - Alsace Overview 03:19 - Tasting Notes 03:34 - Pierre Sparr, Pinot Blanc “Reserve”, Alsace 2003 ($12) # 03:53 - Trimbach, Riesling, Alsace 2003 ($17) 04:20 - Hugel, Gewurztraminer, Alsace 2003 ($18/gift) * 04:54 - Best [...]...

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[ Thu, 16 Feb 2006 21:04:19 +0000 ]


Winecast 52 - Wine shops that feel the love
The theme this month was suggested by Tyler a.k.a. Dr. Vino who didn’t suggest a wine grape variety or region, but to buy wines suggested by the staff at wine stores “that feel the love”. This being February, it seems like a great pre-Valentine’s day theme for WBW. After this theme was posted, I immediately [...]...

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[ Thu, 02 Feb 2006 03:11:07 +0000 ]


Winecast 51 - Pax Syrah Simulcast
Today’s podcast is a bit of a change in the regular format and my first co-host show. It is with Alan Baker, the CellarRat from the Ratcast podcast released in what we think is an unprecedented format: the Simulcast. We talk about and taste a Syrah from Pax Wine Cellars. Show notes: 00:23 - Welcome [...]...

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[ Sun, 08 Jan 2006 02:15:26 +0000 ]


Winecast 50 - Zinfandel 2
Today’s podcast is my first of 2006 and my second take on my favorite red varietal: Zinfandel, and I interview Alan Baker, the Cellar Rat. Show Notes: 00:22 - Welcome and show theme 00:37 - Zinfandel background 02:42 - Tasting Notes 02:56 - Ridge Vineyards, Zinfandel, Geyserville 2002 ($27) 04:14 - Trinitas Cellars, Zinfandel, Bigalow Vineyard, Contra Costa County 2002 ($28) 05:45 [...]...

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[ Mon, 02 Jan 2006 01:26:41 +0000 ]


Winecast 49 - Nebbiolo
This week’s podcast is about the noble grape of Italy’s Piedmont: Nebbiolo. I also reflect on my first year of podcasting and talk about plans for making the show better in 2006. Show Notes: 00:20 - Welcome and show theme 00:41 - Nebbiolo background 03:34 - Tasting Notes Disclaimer 04:05 - G. D. Vajra, Nebbiolo, Langhe 2003 ($22) Score: 9/10. [...]...

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[ Wed, 21 Dec 2005 02:43:14 +0000 ]


Winecast 48 - Judge a Bottle By Its Cover
The theme for this month’s event is provided by Derrick at An Obsession with Food who asks us to Judge a Bottle By Its Cover. Basically he just asked us to pick up a bottle only selected by its label art and not any other factor such as producer, reputation, vintage or critic review. [...]...

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[ Thu, 08 Dec 2005 04:58:33 +0000 ]


Winecast 47 - Beaujolais Nouveau
Tonight’s show is a celebration of the 2005 vintage with Beaujolais Nouveau, tasting four shippers wines from this great year.Show Notes:0:21 - Welcome0:35 - Beaujolais Nouveau Background4:31 - Tasting Notes4:41 - Francoise Chauvenet, Beaujolais Nouveau 2005 ($10)4:59 - Antonin Rodet, Beaujolais Villages Nouveau 2005 ($10)5:25 - Mommessin, Beaujolais Nouveau 2005 ($10)5:51 - Louis Tete, Beaujolais [...]...

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[ Tue, 06 Dec 2005 02:36:35 +0000 ]


Winecast 46 - Sangiovese
A return after almost a month off with a podcast focusing on the great varietal of Tuscany: Sangiovese. I also talk about the Podcasting Expo and recommend a wine podcast to check out.Show Notes:00:22 - Welcome and show theme00:46 - Background of Sangiovese grape04:26 - Tasting Notes05:01 - Castello di Fonterutoli, Poggio alla [...]...

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[ Wed, 30 Nov 2005 03:45:34 +0000 ]


Quick Picks 1
A new weekly side podcast highlighting some of the wines I have recently tasted and think you would enjoy. In this first installment I review two California Pinot Noirs for under $10 a bottle:- Mark West, Pinot Noir, Central Coast 2004 ($8)- HRM Rex-Goliath, “Giant 47 Pound Rooster”, Pinot Noir, California NV ($8.50)Feedback: winecast@gmail.com ¦ [...]...

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[ Sun, 20 Nov 2005 22:49:06 +0000 ]


Winecast 45 - Small Production Wines
The theme for this month’s edition of Wine Blogging Wednesday is provided by food blogger Fatemeh of Gastronomie who challenged us to pick up a wine that was made in a batch of less than 250 cases. As fate would have it, the day this theme was announced I received a sample from a [...]...

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[ Thu, 03 Nov 2005 03:44:50 +0000 ]


Winecast 45 - Small Production Wines
The theme for this month’s edition of Wine Blogging Wednesday is provided by food blogger Fatemeh of Gastronomie who challenged us to pick up a wine that was made in a batch of less than 250 cases. As fate would have it, the day this theme was announced I received a sample from a [...]...

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