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Winecast 75 - Etienne Hugel

Tim — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:34:38 +0000

I’m back with an interview with Etienne Hugel of Hugel & Fils. This family winery has been passed from father to son for 12 generations and makes some of the best wines from France’s Alsace region. We also talk about a virtual tasting over Twitter organized by Bin Ends Wines later this month.

Show Notes:

00:25 - Introduction and background on Hugel & Fils
01:49 - Interview with Etienne Hugel
31:31 - Details of Bin Ends Wines Twitter Tasting
38:57 - Contact Details
39:08 - Next Show Theme

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Winecast 74 - The Wines of Israel

Tim — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:59:10 +0000

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 clicking here
35:44 - Feedback and Next Show Theme

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Unfiltered 8 - AWBA, Twitter, Amazon & more

Tim — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:22:32 +0000

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 & Introductions
01:28 - American Wine Blog Awards
15:50 - Twitter: Waste of time or valuable tool?
23:14 - Amazon enters wine biz?
33:10 - Are high alcohol wines not such a bad thing?
39:17 - Who writes Wine-ing 2.0?
42:39 - Blog URL’s and Feedback

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Repost 1: Amazon Enters Wine Retailing

Tim — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 03:00:59 +0000

I am back behind the mic for another podcast and this time I’m reading a post from last week and reflecting about the comments.

Unfiltered 7 - Wine Blogging Today

Tim — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 04:08:37 +0000

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 wine picks.

Show Notes:

00:25 - Introduction

01:40 - Question for Alder

04:21 - Question for Dr. Debs

05:46 - Question for Gabriella & Ryan

08:10 - Question for Jeff

09:19 - Are Wine Bloggers Having An Impact?

15:04 - Where Is Wine Blogging Going?

36:53 - Will Wine Bloggers Adopt A Common Rating Scale?

55:13 - Gabriella & Ryan’s Wine Pick

57:17 - Dr. Debs’ Wine Pick

59:13 - Alder’s Wine Pick

60:00 - Tim’s Wine Pick

62:30 - Everyone Plugs Their Blogs

64:00 - Jeff’s Wine Pick

67:00 - Feedback

Quick Picks 9 - Bodegas Castano, “Hecula” 2004

Tim — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:36:43 +0000

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 nice minerality on the finish.

14.5% ABV
Synthetic cork closure
Score: 89
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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Quick Picks 8 - Tablas Creek Roussanne

Tim — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:36:52 +0000

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 Beaucastel Blanc, Roussanne/Grenache Blanc/Picpoul Blanc blend 2005 ($35) - Light yellow in color with aromas of pear, honey and spice. Pear, citrus and pineapple flavors finish long with refreshing acidity. A delicious Rhone blend that shows what can be done with these grapes in California. I will cellar a few bottles to see what happens with 5, 10 and 15 years of bottle age.

Score: 92
Rating: 4/5 stars

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Winecast 73 - Cameron Hughes

Tim — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:24:27 +0000

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 nÃ©gociant tick. Unfortunately most of these tasting notes are for wines now sold out but Lot 25 is still available and now on sale, along with Lots 42 and 26. All of which are recommended.

Show Notes:

00: 23 - Introduction
01:53 - Interview with Cameron Hughes
26:53 - Tasting notes
27:04 - Lot 25, Carneros Sparking Wine NV ($19)
27:32 - Lot 26, Sauvignon Blanc 2006 ($12)
28:00 - Lot 29, Lake County Meritage 2005 ($11)
28:28 - Lot 30, Chardonnay 2005 ($12)
28:57 - Lot 31, Syrah 2005 ($12)
29:23 - Lot 38, Shiraz 2005 ($20)
30:10 - Lot 42, Shiraz 2005 ($18)
30:42 - Best of Tasting: Lot 38, Shiraz 2005 ($20)
31:03 - Best Value: Lot 26, Sauvignon Blanc 2006 ($12)
31:21 - Feedback
31:36 - Next Show Theme

Quick Picks 7: Faiveley Mercurey 2003

Tim — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:56:35 +0000

Another Wine Blogging Wednesday and this time I’m podcasting for the first time since WBW 23. Neil from Brooklynguyâ€™s Wine and Food Blog came up with a great theme this month: ‘Silver’ Burgundy. Instead of investing in a CÃ´te d’Or (’gold coast’) wine, we are drinking affordable Burgundy from the CÃ´te Chalonnaise and the MÃ¢connais.

Since I favor red wines this time of year, I selected a village wine from Mercurey made by the well known Faiveley family. Listen to the podcast for more details but here are my tasting notes:

J. Faiveley, Domaine de la Croix Jacquelet, Mercurey 2003 ($20) - Deep ruby color with aromas of dark cherry, fennel and sage. Rich black cherry and raspberry fruit with a touch of earth finishing with firm tannins and good acidity. The bold fruit balances the tannins so I expect this wine to improve with a year or two more in the cellar. Alternatively, you could give it a couple hours in the decanter to open up before enjoying. A very good value in Pinot Noir.

13% ABV
Natural cork closure
Score: 88
Rating: 3.5/5 stars

Unfiltered 6 - Bottlenotes & Dover Canyon

Tim — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:53:34 +0000

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 or Not to Cork?

53:38 - Links and show conclusion

Winecast 72 - Wine for Newbies

Tim — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 01:29:43 +0000

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 but we’ll get to that next time

00:26 - Introduction
00:55 - Interview with Bill Wilson from Wine for Newbies
11: 24 - Most interesting listener questions
24:11 - Restaurants in Santa Ynez area
26:24 - Tasting Notes
26:31 - Kenneth Crawford Rose, Larner Vineyard 2006
29:09 - Laura Aschero, Pigato
31:07 - Tin Star, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 2002
33:02 - Ladera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain 2003
37:02 - Ballentine Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
40:40 - Contact Details
42.18 - Next Show Theme

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Unfiltered 4 - Inertia Beverage

Tim — Thu, 10 May 2007 02:34:33 +0000

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 than teetotalers
18:04 - Food bloggers free for all
26:46 - Sales of pinot, sparkling, rose & screwcaps up
36:42 - Freeze in east, midwest effects grape crops
41:36 - Everyone plugs their blogs & we sign off

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Unfiltered 3 - Capozzi Family Winery

Tim — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:00:13 +0000

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 introductions
01:04 - Capozzi Family Winery Q&A
05:52 - Wine collectors, “buyer beware”
07:54 - Bait and switch on Winesearcher?
15:35 - 100-point ratings and wine writing
27:05 - Twitter and wine
32:36 - U.S. Wine Exports Jump 30 Percent
36:56 - Contact details
37:10 - Next show guest and panelists

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Quick Picks 6 - Chase Cellars Zinfandel

Tim — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:50:51 +0000

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 finishing elegant and very balanced with medium-firm tannins. A real fruit bomb but has enough structure for further aging.

Score: 91

Chase Family Cellars, Zinfandel, Hayne Vineyard “Reserve” 2004 ($75) - Dark purple in color with intense aromas of blackberry jam, raspberry and licorice. In the mouth, there is rich blackberry and black cherry fruit along with white pepper and spices finishing very smooth and long with well integrated tannins. Perhaps the best Zinfandel I’ve ever had. Only 100 cases produced.

Score: 95

Show Notes:

00:04 - Welcome and winery background
01:30 - Chase Family Cellars, Zinfandel, Hayne Vineyard 2004
02:12 - Chase Family Cellars, Zinfandel, Hayne Vineyard “Reserve” 2004
03:29 - Contact details

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Unfiltered 2 - Stormhoek

Tim — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:06:52 +0000

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 introductions
01:15 - Stormhoek Q&A
21:10 - Why are NASCAR, NFL and LPGA fans drinking more wine?
29:33 - Regarding wine becoming mainstream in American culture…
35:23 - Is Costco, et. al. changing the 3-tier wine distribution system?
47:22 - Plugs for each participants’ blog
50:15 - Contact details
50:24 - Next month’s theme and participants

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Unfiltered 1 - Twisted Oak

Tim — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:26:19 +0000

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 - Do wine blogs create demand?
15:47 - Tom’s new role as Exec. Dir. of SWRA
22:35 - Current state of wine distribution
31:07 - Balanced, “Old World-styled” wines
39:07 - The “hot wines” of 2007?
45:36 - Round of plugs for participant blogs
47:32 - Contact details and next show participants

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Winecast 71 - Iberian Wine

Tim — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 23:52:44 +0000

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 introduction
01:10 - Your Iberian wine questions with Ryan Opaz
26:17 - Don Olegario, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain 2004 ($19)
30:27 - Sociedade AgrÃcola Casal do Tojo, “Lisa”, Terras do Sado, Portugal 2004 ($11) +
36:07 - Bodegas 3 Suenos, “Sexto”, Terra Alta, Spain 2004 ($10)
41:39 - Caves do Salgueiral, “Andreza”, Douro, Portugal 2003 ($14) *
46:22 - Save The Duero and wrap-up
51:49 - Contact Details
52:04 - Next show theme

* = Best of Tasting
+ = Best Value

(Production Note: Unfortunately I set the gain too high on this recording and could not filter out this background noise out due to GarageBand’s ducking feature. I recommend listening on speakers and not headphones as a result. Lesson learned; my apologies.)

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Quick Picks 5 - Bodegas Borsao

Tim — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 22:50:00 +0000

Another Quick Picks podcast highlighting two outstanding values from Spain’s Bodegas Borsao.

Show Notes:
00:13 - Bodegas Borsao background
00:51 - Bodegas Borsao, Ã¢â‚¬Å“Red WineÃ¢â‚¬Â? 2005 ($8)
01:29 - Bodegas Borsao, Ã¢â‚¬Å“Tres PicosÃ¢â‚¬Å“, Garnacha (Grenache) 2004 ($15)
02:01 - Next show theme

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Winecast Update - 12/15/06

Tim — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:18:48 +0000

A short update on the progress of Ã¢â‚¬Å“A Menu for Hope IIIÃ¢â‚¬Â? and an additional option for the winner of my prize, your own private Winecast.

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Winecast 70 - Gamay Noir

Tim — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:23 +0000

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 theme
00:39 - Gamay Noir background
01:20 - Interview with Drew Dickson from Andrew Lane
08:22 - Tasting Notes
08:53 - Andrew Lane, Gamay Noir, Napa Valley 2004 ($18/sample)
09:15 - Amity Vineyards, Gamay Noir, “Anden Vineyards” 2004 ($17) *
10:07 - Laboure-Roi, Beaujolais-Villages, Saint-Armand 2004 ($11)+
11:17 - Best of Tasting *
11:22 - Best Value +
11:29 - Menu for Hope III Campaign
13:23 - Contact Details
13:40 - Next Show Theme

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Quick Picks 4

Tim — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:08:49 +0000

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 with good acidity and soft tannins. Textbook Nouveau from a reliable shipper. Drink with your Thanksgiving turkey and fixings.

12.5% ABV
Natural cork closure
Score: 82

If you want to hear more about Beaujolais Nouveau, be sure to check out Winecast 47 from last year.

Show Notes:
00:05 - Welcome and show theme
01:18 - Louis Tete, Beaujolais Nouveau 2006
02:18 - Shout out to Joseph Drouhin Nouveau
02:31 - Contact Details and next show theme

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Winecast 69 - Semillon

Tim — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 04:23:50 +0000

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 theme
00:32 - Listener question
02:11 - Semillon background
04:56 - Tasting Notes
05:04 - Kaesler, Semillon, “Old Vines”, Barossa Valley 2004 ($14) * +
05:41 - Chateau Ste. Michelle, Semillon, Columbia Valley 2003 ($9)
06:33 - Stormhoek, “The Sixteen Barrel”, Semillon 2004 ($20/sample)
07:50 - Best of tasting * and best value +
08:23 - Contact Details
08:43 - Next Show Theme

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Quick Picks 3

Tim — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 03:44:37 +0000

I get behind the mic once again to talk about two Rhone-style wines from the Curtis Winery in California.

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Quick Picks 2

Tim — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 01:39:25 +0000

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 and silky, sweet tannins. An excellent value drinking as well as wines more than twice it’s price.

13.9% ABV
Composite cork closure
Score: 88

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Winecast 68 - Pinotage

Tim — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 19:59:34 +0000

TodayÃ¢â‚¬â„¢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 ($12) *+
05:14 - Robertson Winery, Pinotage, Robertson, South Africa 2003 ($9)
05:39 - Fleur du Cap, Pinotage, Coastal Region, South Africa 2004 ($12)
06:19 - Best of tasting (*) and best value (+)
06:51 - Show announcements
07:58 - Clip from Evil Genius Chronicles podcast
11:21 - Podsafe song from Mark Mallman
12:10 - Pandora’s Bottle from “Between the Devil and Middle C” (buy on Amazon or eMusic)
15:18 - markmallman.com and tour dates
15:56 - Contact Details/Sign my listener map!
16:28 - Next show theme

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