Archive for the ‘Word on Wine’ Category
6-27-13 Word On WIne June Trivia Quiz!
This week Quizmaster Mary and I talk about the wonders of wine storage, the flavors of oak and which wines should be refrigerated in order to preserve them. Yes indeed it’s our monthly trivia quiz which is always fun. Check out our show and if you have questions you think should be asked on Word […]
6-24-13 Word On Wine Mediterranean Marie!
This week Marie heads to the virtual Mediterranean where she tasted two wines…one from Portugal and one from Sardinia! 1)2010 Semaphore 7. A blend of Alicante Bouschet, Aragones, and Trincadeira. Don’t worry about the names of the grapes…just try the wine…at $11 dollars it won’t change your life but it will make for a nice […]
9-1-14 Word On Wine Finger Lakes Magic…Or Frankly My Dear I do Give A Damn!
This week Mary talks about her recent trip to the Finger Lakes region of New York for a wedding and I wax poetically on how much I love NY State Rieslings! We talk about one of the great American wine pioneers Dr. Konstantin Frank. I have been trying various whites and reds from Dr. Frank […]
6-17-13 Word On Wine Review The Rhone Ranger (Rose Version)
This week Mary reviews two Roses from the Rhone! Both sound great I can’t wait to try em! 1)2012 Domaine De La Mord0ree. This rose from the Rhone is a winner at $16. Check out their web site they have a wide variety of products from many areas of the Rhone. http://www.kysela.com/rhone/mordoree.htm 2)2012 Mas […]
6-13-13 Word On Wine…Beer Tasting Part 2…Malt!
If you listened to our show last week we talked about hops. If you aren’t a fan of the zippyness of hops you might be a fan of the sweetness of malt. I know I am and I think MZ is too. Check out the show and decide if malted beers are for you. Beer […]
6-10-13 Word On Wine Review Champagne!
Being in the wine review business finally pays off big time! A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to taste some Champagne from Champagne Philippe Gonet a small producer in the Cotes Des Blancs area in the village of Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger…even the name of the village sounds fabulous! Champagne Philippe Gonet has been in […]
6-6-13 Word On Wine Finding Your Inner Beer Taster…Hops!
I know the show is called Word on Wine, but occasionally Mary and I embark on journeys to other beverage lands. For this week and next week it’s all about beer. This week we talk about Hops! What does Hops do in beer and what kind of flavor profile will beer that emphasizes Hops have. […]
5-27-13 Word On Wine Review Old Westminster Winery
Mary and I have been tasting separately of late because of our crazy schedules. I was at Grand Cru last Monday and lo and behold I was introduced to Drew and Lisa baker of Old Westminster Winery. I tasted several wines and was quite impressed. Unlike many of the pioneer wineries in the state the […]
5-23-13 Word On Wine Champagne Philippe Gonet
Every one in a while things go your way. When I was asked to interview Chantal Gonet from Champagne Philipe Gonet how could I say no! Who wouldn’t want to taste some excellent boutique champagne and talk with someone whose family has been in the business since 1830!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mind Boggling. We discussed how things have […]
05/16/13 Word on Wine – Négociants
Negociants! Who are they? What are they? What do they want of us! What does it mean when you see it on a bottle? Are they just French people or do they exist everywhere? The answer to these and other Negociants questions will be revealed on this week’s Word On Wine. WBJC Word on […]
