What is Albariño? Albariño is considered a bullet proof grape, because of its ability to grow almost in any condition. Randall Grahm Describes the pleasures of growing this grape variety and its characteristics. Our Wine Education 101: Grape Varieties series is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLddUmDhg4G_JlCX2ufjjgDXYObtOM39Hz See all of our videos with winemaker Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon
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Why do Italys top winemakers love Bolgheri? Maybe because this beautiful region in western Tuscany is grape heaven. Learn about Bolgheri as you visit the vineyards of Ornellaia with Leonardo Raspini.
Don’t be afraid to make an affordable bouquet at home with help from our Director of Hospitality Nitsa Knoll. Beautiful flower arrangements can be fun and easy for any occasion; weddings, mother’s day, birthdays… The options are endless! Flower recipe and more details on our blog: https://winecountrytable.com/entertain/floral-design/flower-arranging-tips-video-floral-arrangement-ideas-for-home. The shopping list: Floral: 3 Red Peonies 3
Winemaker Ken Pahlow talks about the costs of land in Oregon’s wine country as of the summer of 2014. Ken Pahlow is the owner and winemaker at Walter Scott Wines in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. See all of our videos with Ken Pahlow of Walter Scott Wines here: Subscribe to Ask a Winemaker for hundreds more
http://www.which.co.uk/news/2014/11/best-champagne-and-sparkling-wine-revealed-by-which-taste-test-385258/?utm_campaign=video_food&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube_channel&utm_content=wineandchampagne&utm_term=description Find out what Which? experts look for in the smell, taste and body of a Champagne to bring you the best bubbles for your budget. Get advice on storing your wine and popping the cork without losing a drop too.
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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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
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.
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.
Why are Bordeaux’s top wines called First Growths? And what makes them unique? Learn about this elite group as you meet some of the impressive people behind these blue-chip chateaus.
Jordan’s latest vintages release nationally on May 1, and since May is National Fitness Month, we decided to make a music video to get everyone ready for our new wines. Special thanks to 1980s music videos, “Flashdance,” “Footloose” and the Pointer Sisters for inspiration. Let’s dance! Buy songs here: “Maniac” (BOF Flashdance): http://bit.ly/1jisgbg “I’m So
Winemaker Fred Scherrer is asked about his perception of acidity and tannin when tasting wine by Jessica Bell of the Midwest Wine School at C House restaurant in Chicago. Fred makes wine at the Scherrer Winery in California. Jessica Bell teaches WSET certification courses in the Midwest. Sound and video quality has increased dramatically at
In this episode of Inspire Wine, Winemaker Steve sits down to give a one-on-one approach on how to properly taste wine by utilizing the 5 S’s of wine appreciation. Use these easy steps to maximize the experience of your next glass of wine.
How does Eleven Madison Park, a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner, up its service game AND give sommeliers some bling? Port tonging. Learn the hows and whys with Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth and Eleven Madison Park’s Cedric Nicaise.
Have you ever wondered how extra virgin olive oil is made? Watch our latest educational how-to video that includes every step of the production process — from harvest to olive milling to hand-bottling in Sonoma County, California. ______ For more information on Jordan’s Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil: https://www.jordanwinery.com/culinary/extra-virgin-olive-oil.
This insider’s look at a Tonnellerie or cooperage in Bordeaux, France shows oak how the portions of each tree are quartered and then further cut down into staves in order to be made into barrels. The process is explained in detail including humidity of the wood and the width of new versus seasoned staves. Watch
http://www.israel.org Adam S. Montefiore – Wine Development Director, Carmel Winery, speaking about “Wines of Israel — Mediterranean Inspiration” at the launch of the ConnectIL website, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Wine Development Director, Carmel Winery, Yatir Winery; Wine writer, The Jerusalem Post; Co-Author, “The Wine Route of Israel”, “Wines of Israel”; Contributor to “The
How does one of the world’s top winemakers, Paul Pontallier, at one of the world’s top wineries, Château Margaux, think about terroir? Join Paul in the château’s barrel room and in the vineyards.
Winemaker Fred Scherrer of the Scherrer Winery discusses the terroir of the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast Appelations in California, and talks about how the two can taste different. This question came from Steven Rigisich of Pinot Days. Sound and video quality has increased dramatically at Ask a Winemaker, but we love these old
Jordan Winery offers a look at the seasons of a vineyard in Sonoma County, from winter pruning and spring budbreak to summer grape veraison and fall harvest. Part of a series of wine education videos that gives you a glimpse into what those planning California wine country vacations may see during spring, summer, winter and
Some people get nervous when they have to taste a bottle of wine in a restaurant, or anywhere else for that matter. Don’t! Watch this 50-second video to learn how to fake it, at least until you become a true pro. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/ Business Insider is the fastest growing business news site in the