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Winecast 70 – Gamay Noir

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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 – Beaujolais Nouveau

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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

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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

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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 – Zinfandel

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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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