What is Agiorgitiko? How to pronounce Agiorgitko? The Greek grape variety Agiorgitiko is explained by winemaker George Skouras. Skouras shows how to pronounce Agiorgitiko and explains what it tastes like. He explains that it is a grape that has been in the region of Peloponnese. Ask a Winemaker filmed with George Skouras in Chicago at
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GRAB A GLASS AND TASTE ALONG!!! (upvote this video if it helps you!) The wine tasting method is a simple process that will help you identify specific characteristics of a wine while tasting it. The tasting method splits a wine tasting up into 4 sections based on four of the five physical senses we use
Wine Spectator reviews more than 15,000 wines each year, thanks to the efforts of the 15 people in our tasting department. See how the process works, in this behind the scenes tour with tasting director Bruce Sanderson.
Is sulfur required for making wine? Frank Cornelissen talks about why some people use sulfur and why he does not at his winery on Mount Etna in Sicily. Ask a Winemaker sat down with Frank Cornelissen in Chicago at Red and White Wines in 2013. See all of our videos with Frank Cornelissen: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLddUmDhg4G_J8ee7_bIqp8ynkfDYYo8nt See
Second-generation vintner John Jordan provides a behind the scenes look at Jordan Vineyard & Winery. Experience the beauty of the Estate and learn how John is continuing his parents legacy of producing elegant Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon and providing world-class hospitality. We welcome you to visit Jordan Winery by appointment. Please visit http://www.jordanwinery.com/visit or call
Wine list, upcoming shows, and more: http://winefolly.com/live/ Bring your own wine and join Madeline Puckette in a live tasting. Join us in chat to ask questions, interact, and learn about wine. Does it really matter what wine glass you use? In this tasting we’ll compare how a wine tastes based on the type of glass
You’re in a restaurant and the bottle you ordered arrives at your table and the sommelier is standing there… Now what?! Watch this video shot at New York’s Gramercy Tavern and you’ll be a pro at navigating restaurant wine service.
What is Tempranillo? Tempranillo, the main grape of Rioja, is explained by Juan Muga of Bodegas Muga. He provides common synonyms and a detailed description of the grape on the vine and in the winery. He explains as well how a blend of Mazuelo, Graciano, and Grenache helps Tempranillo. Filmed on location at City Winery
In this educational video, fifth-generation Alexander Valley farmer Bret Munselle, one of Jordan Winery’s key growers, discusses how to trim grapevines (vineyard pruning) during the winter and the challenges that arise when you prune grapes for quality winemaking. Bret discusses different approaches to pruning and what he’s learned from five generations pruning the same land.
Watch more Wine 101 videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/236744-How-to-Taste-Wine Learn how to taste wine like a pro with these tips from wine expert Gary Vaynerchuk of the Wine Library. Gary: You spit, you spit. You spit everything. Let’s talk about this, airing a wine. A wine getting oxygen breaks down the tannins, mainly for red wines but even
It’s no revelation that Burgundy is complex. Christophe Roumier and Bruce Sanderson explore the differences between two reds from Les Combottes and Les Cras, vineyards that are only 600 feet apart in Chambolle-Musigny.
What is Nerello Mascalese? Winemaker Frank Corelissen describes Nerello Mascalese, the red grape that Sicily is famous for. He describes it as a blend of a Pinot Noir from the Hautes Cotes de Nuit and a Barolo. Frank sate down with Ask a Winemaker in Chicago at Red and White in 2013. See Frank’s description
Jordan Vineyard Manager Dana Grande discusses the exciting springtime occurrence of vineyard flowering (bloom) in this wine education video. Learn more about grape flowers, a vital part of growing season when grapes begin to form shape, with our blog: http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2010/07/how-spring-weather-has-influenced-bloom-and-fruit-set.
Learn to talk about wine with confidence! Sure, you may have heard the terms corked, dry or tannins, but what exactly do they all mean? Kim Prokoshyn, sommelier at NYC’s Rebelle restaurant, covers the basics every wine loving lady needs to know in this segment of SheSpeaksTV’s wine series. Question: Are there any wine terms
Montalcino is often described as a single region. But the north + west are cooler while the south + east are warmer. Learn how the wines reflect this difference as Emilia Nardi of Silvio Nardi and Gloria Frazee talk Brunello.
Winemaker Fred Scherrer operates a tight ship at his 5000 cases winery in Sebastopol, California. He oversees every detail from sorting to bottling and depends on one or two smart, competent and hard working interns a season to help with harvest. In 2013, Jennifer Reichardt landed the job after working three previous harvests in Sonoma
Jordan Winery’s baker Cristina Valencia shares some new twists on classic pumpkin desserts. Cristina teaches you how to create pumpkin pie mousse and mini pumpkin rolls for fall meals–including plating suggestions for dinner parties. For recipes, please visit http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2011/11/pumpkin-desserts-reinvented-and-other-sweet-recipes-for-the-holidays/.
http://betterbook.com/wine Expert sommelier and wine educator Marnie Old demonstrates how to evaluate wine using four senses–sight, smell, taste, and texture. Learn how to detect dryness vs. sweetness, fruit flavors vs. oak flavors, and qualities like acidity and body. This video is an excerpt from iPad/iPhone book “Wine Simplified.” For more tips and tricks to navigating
Pitcher Tom Seaver led the underdog NY Mets to a miraculous ’69 World Series championship. Since then, he’s caught winemaking fever and has traded the baseball diamond for a vineyard home on Diamond Mountain, where some of Napa’s best Cab grows.
Jordan Winery’s baker extraordinaire, Cristina Valencia, offers tips and secrets for making the perfect homemade pizza dough crust with a full video demonstration. View the complete recipe on our website: http://bit.ly/1OE0IKL
Winemaker shows how to make Chardonnay in California’s Russian River Valley. Included in this video are grapes at harvest, whole cluster’s of Chardonnay on the sorting table, and the bunches in the bladder press being gently pressed. The grapes were harvested from the Scherrer Vineyard in the Alexander Valley during Sonoma’s 2013 Harvest. Watch our
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Barbera is known for it ripe fruit and vibrant acidity. But not all Barberas are the same, especially if they’re from different areas in Piedmont. Learn about the distinctions with Bruce Sanderson and Luca Currado Vietti.
Jordan Winemaker Rob Davis sources grapes from top local growers to blend with the finest lots of Jordan estate grapes to make our Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Sixth-generation California farmer Justin Miller, proprietor of Garden Creek Ranch, often harvests Merlot grapes at night for Jordan. Read the full blog post: http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2010/10/video-night-harvesting-merlot-grapes-alexander-valley/ Learn more about the
German Winemaker Dr Ernst Loosen provides a quick guide to understanding German wine labels by understanding the logic behind the names of places, grapes and ripeness levels. See all of our videos with Dr. Ernst Loosen: Subscribe to Ask a Winemaker for hundreds more wine videos: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=askawinemaker Have a question for a winemaker? Post it
Gerald Morgan Jr, Sommelier at Simplified Wine shows you how to order taste wine so you don’t look like an idiot. http://simplifiedwine.com Reviving the lost art of manliness with a manly video every Friday. Home Follow us! http://facebook.com/artofmanliness Tweets by artofmanliness http://instagram.com/artofmanliness http://google.com/+artofmanliness
Tom Colicchio, chef-owner of Craftsteak, is fanatical about the ingredients he uses in his restaurants. Colicchio joined Wine Spectator senior editor Harvey Steiman to taste–and describe–three types of gourmet beef: grass-fed, corn-fed and wagyu.
Wine and cheese can make for happy pairings if you follow some basic guidelines for choosing the wine and the cheese. Join Harvey Steiman as he picks a Cabernet Sauvignon and then matches it with a couple cheeses.
Burgundy’s village of Vosne-Romanée is home to six Grand Cru vineyards. Although these neighboring vineyards use Pinot Noir to make delicious wines, each makes distinct wines. Take a tour and learn why with Bruce Sanderson.
Tignanello is one of Tuscany’s most important wines. With this blend of Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon, Piero Antinori reached a new level of quality. Join James Suckling and Piero as they discuss Tignanello and taste the stunning 2004.