Month: March 2019

Thomas Keller is always cool, calm and collected. What was it like when Julia Child showed up at his restaurant, the French Laundry? Renowned chef Thomas Keller shares his favorite encounters with Julia.

Whether you’re on the ground or in the air, captain John Jordan of Jordan Winery says “Thank You for Drinking with Us.” An airline in-flight safety video spoof for the Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards ceremony. Continue sipping at http://blog.jordanwinery.com.

Clay vessels called Amphorae are becoming more an more popular in winemaking in place of oak barrels. Winemaker Frank Cornelissen talks about how he started to use amphora at his estate on Etna in Italy and how his approach has evolved. Cornelissen at with Ask a Winemaker in December of 2013. See all of our

Check, Please! Bay Area host Leslie Sbrocco shares her tips about wines in cans in episode 14 of Season 13. Watch episodes of Check, Please! Bay Area and get more wine and beverage tips at: http://kqed.org/checkplease

Bright, crisp and refreshing, roses are perfect for summer drinking. But why is Provence perfect for rose and how are the wines made? Get to the heart of the matter with a trio of wine people from Provence.

Winemaker Rob Davis discusses the old world winemaking technique of batonnage, or hand stirring of the lees, which occurs in winter when Jordan Chardonnay ages sur lie in French oak. Learn how this technique offers individual flare of each cellar worker who helps to create Jordan’s mid-palate mouthfeel. http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2011/02/batonnage-an-old-world-winemaking-technique-preserved-each-winter/

What is tannin in wine? Where does tannin come from? Jason Lett of Eyrie Vineyards explains tannin, how it tastes, and its many roles from the vineyard to the cellar. Jason Lett manages Eyrie Vineyards, one of the iconic producers of wine in Oregon. See all of our videos with Jason Lett here: Subscribe to

Is there a better way to taste wine? Absolutely! Learn wine with Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly – https://winefolly.com Learn the same wine tasting method that’s used by sommeliers, wine buyers, and critics. Find out what you’ve been missing in every single glass of wine you drink. Credits: Intro animation by Eldad Cohen: https://eldicohen.wixsite.com/dadile Sound

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Pressed flower paper, cards or art is a simple way to make a memorable travel souvenir. This DIY craft video will show you how to make pressed wildflowers with a wildflower press that you can use for many crafting projects. View the written tutorial for this pressed wildflowers video on our blog: https://winecountrytable.com/entertain/floral-design/how-to-press-flowers-on-paper-a-memorable-travel-souvenir.

What is the ideal temperature for fermentation of grapes into wine? Winemaker Fred Scherrer talks in detail about how he handles the energy that is created as yeasts eat sugar and create alcohol. This is intended to be helpful to all winemakers, but is part of our home winemaking series. See our growing list of

John Niven of Niven Family Wine Estates explains why Edna Valley is unique. For those in the know, California’s Edna Valley on the Central Coast just south of San Luis Obispo is a hotspot for some very cool wines. Jack Niven pioneered the region when he first planted the historic Paragon Vineyard here in 1973.