Archive for the ‘Word on Wine’ Category
4-10-14 Word On Wine: All That Glass!
Today we have the first segment of my chats with Maximilian Riedel from Riedel Crystal of America. First we get to find how to pronounce his name! Second we hear about a family history in glass making that goes back generations. Third we find out what Riedel has been up to in terms of their […]
6-18-12 Word On Wine Brunello! WooHoo!
This week Mary and I are living large…and I mean LARGE! We had a chance to taste some really fine Brunellos (Brunelli?). Either way we tasted some of the finest Italian wines in existence! Brunello di Montalcino is made of Sangiovese and requires tremendous care and lots of aging. Consequently there is not too much […]
6-14-12 Word On Wine What the H*** is Super Tuscan!
Greetings Italophiles! Here is my third conversation with Manuele Verdelli, Sales Manager of Cappannele winery in Tuscany! In this week’s discussion we talk about traditional and non traditional uses of Sangiovese and just what in God’s name is Super Tuscan! Click below and enjoy our final chat! Sangiovese and Super Tuscan Revealed!
6-11-12 Word On Wine 2 Summer Quaffers! (very quaffy very affordable!)
This week Mary and I reprise a show we did a year ago, so if these exact vintages aren’t available…and even if they are…buy the most current vintage as these should be drunk fresh! 1)2009 Fabrini Verdicchio from Le Marche on the east coast of Italy. $9 refreshing and a perfect Summer quaffer. If you […]
6-7-12 Word on Wine. Chardonnay in Tuscany!
This week I continue my interview with Manuele Verdelli from Capannelle winery in Tuscany. Yes Virginia its true they are growing Chardonnay! Thanks to a patient owner and a renegade winemaker, Chardonnay from Capannelle is pretty… well…pretty! There isn’t much of it around so check it out. Capannelle Winery and the Wonders of Chardonnay!
6-4-12 Word On Wine 2 Diverse Wines From Italy!
This morning Mary and I review two Italian reds…One from the North East of Italy and the other from Sicily. Our first wine was a nice entry level Amarone! This wine made from raisins is one of the great noble Italian wines. Our example was the 2006 Corte Majoli Amarone $38. (Not a lot to […]
5-31-12 Word On WIne…The Wonders Of Tuscanny…Capannelle Winery
This week I have the pleasure of speaking with Manuele Verdelli the Sales Manager for Capannelle Winery in beautiful Tuscany! If you can’t visit you can at least taste their wine. I plan on visiting! Here’s a link so you can at least visit on the web! http://www.capannelle.it/index_english.html Meanwhile click below to hear the first […]
5-28-12 Word On Wine Review 2 From Piemonte!
This week Mary and I take a virtual (sadly) journey to Italy and visit beautiful Alba! We review two wines which use the characteristic Nebbiolo grape! 1)2010 Nebbiolo d’ Alba cuvee San Rocco from DeForville. $26. Considering high end wines from Alba will set you back considerably more I thought this was a very decent […]
5-24-12 Word On Wine May Trivia Quiz!
This week Quiz Master Mary really stumps me with two definitions! Oh the horror! I guess you can’t win em all! Check out our latest wine trivia quiz! Word On WIne Trivia Quiz May 2012
5/21/12 Word on Wine Review! Georgia On Our Minds!
This week Mary and I are Marching Through Georgia…Not that Georgia…the other one! In fact we tasted two wines made 2 hours east of Tbilisi! These wines were made by Chelti Estates and I’m sure they have been making wine for ever! The grape in both of these cases was Saperavi a local variety and […]
