Text the Show

When we think of cider, we should think of wine. Pair it with food like wine. Sell it alongside wine and drink it like wine. But don't treat quality cider like beer. However, it is low in alcohol, and that sounds good to a large number of people.

Explore:
Wölffer 139 Cider

Text the Show

Jura is a calcareous geologic sibling of the Cote d'Or, separated by the Bresse Plain. No wonder the vineyards boast Chardonnay as the most-planted grape and Pinot Noir as the top red grape, but this semi-alpine region has individuality. Take 10 minutes to start the exploration of Jura.

Explore
Domaine Maire

Text the Show

When it's perfect it's perfect and Dogliani is perfect for Dolcetto. Dolcetto is a bit finicky but it is so delightful in the right place and the right hands. It needs a Goldilocks climate and a soil that retains water but not too much. Exploring Dogliani opens up top-tier wines that are accessible on any given Friday. Invest 10 minutes in the DOCG of Dogliani and then find one to try. To help you explore click the link below.

Explore
Pecchenino

Text the Show

Is it Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi or Castelli di Jesi Verdiccio? Yes. Invest 10 minutes in figuring out how the region of Castelli di Jesi is a DOC and a DOCG. In this case, the beauty is in the details.

Explore
Pievalta

Text the Show

The Catena family of wines is doing something new! Library wines from 2004 and 2014 will be available in September 2024. This episode reviews twelve Catena wines with an age range of 3 to 30 years.

Explore:
Winebow Insider Catena, Elevating Argentina
Catena Zapata

Text the Show

Red Mountain, one of the smallest and warmest Columbia Valley AVAs will impress you with wines that blend power and deftness. Invest 10 minutes with me to look into the causes of this wonderful mix of intensity and refreshment.

Explore
Andrew Januik Wines
Januik Wines
Mark Ryan Wines
Matthews

Text the Show

Our resident spirits expert and Vice President of Wholesale Spirits Portfolio joins me with news of the coming Whisky Loch. What is it? Why is it happening? How do buyers navigate it? Invest 10 minutes with us to learn more.

Text the Show

Why do all the geeks and winemakers talk about vineyard geology and soil? Invest 10 minutes with me to find out. There is a cause-and-effect relationship with the final wine and I offer a simpler way to approach it than trying to figure out if the chalk in the soil means a chalk taste in the wine.