Archive for the ‘Wine’ Category
Alex Guarachi on the risks and passion in starting a winery.
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010Host Charity Winters interviews famed wine importer and vintner Alex Guarachi, the owner of Guarachi Family wines. Alex discusses the risks and passion that go into starting a winery. Guarachi Family Wines Pinot Noir has been awarded 94-points by the Wine Spectator and 92-points for its Cabernet Sauvignon.
Celebrating #Cabernet Day.
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010Gary Vaynerchuk participates in #Cabernet Day, where you celebrate the noble grape Cabernet Sauvignon by using social media sites to share your thoughts. Gary tastes 4 California Cabernet Sauvignons at a variety of price points. Lot 205, Chateau St Jean, Provenance Vineyards and Haber Family Vineyards.
Wine: a different way to taste.
Friday, September 3rd, 2010“Wine is flavour of the month : a different way to taste.
With Chef Guy Martin, and Antoine Chopin, urban winegrower.”
~ The last part of the video about the Paris vineyard is interesting.
Dames de l’Ere 2008 ~ Corbieres.
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
I picked this wine up at the the Les vignerons de Cucugnan in Cucugnan a few weeks ago while out and about on a photo and video safari. It was a much needed reward for walking up to Chateau de Queribus 
In the glass the colour is deep and dark garnet. On the nose are notes of hot earth, black currents and a hint of white pepper.
On the palate it is very short. Just a quick hit of forest fruits in the middle and then it is gone leaving tannins that suck the moisture from your mouth.
This is not really much of a wine and best left on the self.
Cost €4.50
Produced by Les Terroirs du Vertige, 11220 Talairan
Savennieres Tasting.
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Gary Vayerchuk dishes out some serious info on this small appellation in the Loire Valley that makes nerdy white wines. Château d’Epiré
South African Sauvignon Blanc Blind Tasting.
Saturday, August 28th, 2010Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through 3 different Sauvignon Blancs from South Africa, a grape that is quickly becoming more and more popular in that country. Constantia Glen, Fairvalley and Mulderbosch Vineyards.
Blind Tasting of Vin de Pays Wines.
Saturday, August 28th, 2010Gary Vaynerchuk talks about a type of French wine, Vin de Pays, or ‘country wine’ generally provide good values on the marketplace. Gary tastes 3 different VDP wines, red and white, and gives his very honest appraisal of them.
Licorice and Wine Pairing.
Thursday, August 26th, 2010Gary Vaynerchuk wanted to share his love of licorice by trying out some new wine pairings. He tries a white Rioja, an Italian Primitivo, and a Californian Zinfandel with Panda Licorice, with some interesting results! Lopez de Heredia Gravonia, Tratturi Primitivo di Salento & Neal Family Vineyard.
Sancerre Blind Tasting.
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Gary is back and blind tasting 3 Sancerres with a special surprise. Domaine des Vieux Pruniers, Domaine Gérard Boulay & Domaine Andre Neveu.
