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Banfi Chianti Better the 2nd Day

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Just finished dinner and enjoyed the Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 2001 I reviewed yesterday. While the nose is still lean the taste is a bit richer due to the small amount of air it has been exposed to over the past 24 hours (I use the Vacu Vin Saver, but do notice a bit of difference after opening). Therefore, I would suggest you either “breathe” the wine for an hour or decant before serving. I’ll talk a bit about this on the next podcast.

Winecast 9 – Chianti

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Today’s show is about Chianti, Tuscany’s famous red blend. I also talk about strategies to get the best wine-by-the-glass in chain restaurants, read listener comments and cover my own tasting preferences to help you calibrate your taste buds to the reviews on the show.

Wines tasted:

– Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico Riserva 2001 ($18)
– Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 2001 ($17)
– S.Michele a Torri, Chianti Colli Fiorentini 2002 ($10)

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California wine industry on the mend

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It looks like the oversupply problems are over and the wine industry in California is on the road to recovery. Although I like the low prices, an extended period of downturn means less choice and higher prices long term.

I’m taking Bill Turrentine’s advice to, …stock your cellar.â€Â? 😉

Winecast 8 – Oregon’s Willamette Valley

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Today’s show is a tasting tour of the wines of the northern Willamette Valley in Oregon and a discussion of alternative wine closures.

Wines tasted:
– Erath Pinot Gris 2002 ($13)
– Erath Pinot Noir, Estate 2001 ($25)
– Erath Pinot Noir, Reserve 1999 ($18)
– Erath Pinot Noir, Prince Hill 1997 ($40)
– Erath Pinot Noir, Anniversary 2000 ($30)
– Erath Pinot Noir, Juliard 2000 ($40)
– Ponzi Pinot Blanc 2003 ($15)
– Ponzi Pinot Noir 2002 ($30)
– Ponzi Pinot Noir, Reserve 2002 ($50)
– Argyle Brut Sparkling Wine 1999 ($21.50)
– Argyle Chardonnay, Nuthouse 2001 ($28)
– Argyle Pinot Noir 2003 ($20)
– Argyle Pinot Noir, Nuthouse 2002 ($40)
– Argyle Pinot Noir, Spirithouse 2002 ($50)

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