Clos de Vougeot is Burgundy’s biggest Grand Cru and it has some 80 different winegrowers, making it a complex appellation. Join Bruce Sanderson as he decodes Vougeot and shares a couple of his favorite Pinots from the vineyard.
Fewer people have the measure of influence and garner the same amount of respect in the wine industry as Paul Hobbs. His hands are in too many projects to count and his status as one of the world’s most coveted consultants has made him a wine-drinker’s household name. We’re talking his value label ‘Crossbarn’ today
In this wine education video, Jordan Winery Viticulturist Brent Young explains why specific hillside vineyard blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon have been changed to Petit Verdot and Malbec through field grafting grapevines. Watch the different methods of grapevine grafting and how field grafting of grapevines at Jordan Winery uses vine cuttings to change grape varieties without
Winemaker Fred Scherrer discusses reductive winemaking and defines lees in response to questions from Jessica Bell of the MidWest Wine School. Jessica teaches WSET certification courses in the Midwest. Sound and video quality has increased dramatically at Ask a Winemaker, but we love these old “library” offerings that show were we started. Please check out
The Whole U Speaker Series was thrilled to have Dr. Michael Wagner, assistant professor of Operations Management at the Foster School of Business, join us to explore the fascinating world of wine. Watch this video to learn about wine regions and varietals, wine characteristics, tasting terms, how to read labels, classical pairings, markups, and ratings.
Originally created for the WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Service, this episode details the ideal way in which to serve red wine.
Every Sunday Tom Cannavan of wine-pages.com chooses a new wine of the week. For 14th August 2017 the La Rioja Alta, Viña Ardanza 2008 from Rioja in Spain is his Wine of the Week.
Throwing a Christmas Party? Need the perfect festive drink? This simple Mulled Wine or Gluehwein recipe, with a delicious rum twist, will have your guests rejoicing! A stylish, step by step video, by J Rivera from Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant, London. Enjoy! What drinks do you like to serve at your Christmas party? Do you
Madeira’s rich, nutty taste comes from an unusual process that heats the wine in one of two methods: estufagem, with artificial heat in concrete tanks; and canteiro, where wine-filled wooden casks are heated in attics. Chris Blandy joins Kim Marcus.
You know…this is a damn fine glass of wine. Actor / Winemaker, Kyle Maclachlan drops some Eastern Washington wine knowlegde on the tasting room. From Twin Peaks to Wine Feats, Kyle’s project ‘Pursued by Bear’ is no act…it’s the real Mc-Lachlan.
Jordan Winery Associate Winemaker Maggie Kruse discusses how wine corks are made. This video shows the cork tree bark–what wine corks are made of– and explains cork harvesting from the forests in Portugal and the quality control steps that are taken to ensure each bottle of Jordan wine has the best closure possible. Learn how
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
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
There are many different types of red wines and perhaps it is very important for some people to know about the wines which they consume to know more about them and their differences. This very brief video gives you an excellent insight about them.
Every Sunday Tom Cannavan of wine-pages.com chooses a new wine of the week. This week, the Taylor’s Chip Dry White Port is his Wine of the Week for 21 July 2013
Tapping birch trees: Equipment: 1 gallon demijohn Length of syphon tube Drill and bit (use a wood bit just big enough to make a hole that will hold the syphon tube) Only tap birch trees in the first 2 weeks of March ! Never attempt to tap a birch tree less than 9 inches in
The massive wine-and-spirits trade show raised the bar in its second consecutive year in the Big Apple Photo by: Courtesy of Vinexpo New York Wine industry members could learn about hundreds of wines hoping to find a spot on U.S. shelves. Early this week, New York City braced for the biggest snowstorm of the season.
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.
We might seem like real Paso pimps lately, but for good reason! There are exciting things going on there these days (especially the west side), and Daou vineyards is a great example. Owner/Winemaker Daniel Daou is up to the plate this week and his Cabernet-based wines are proving to be a real grand slam of
James Suckling scored this 94 points and said “Fantastic aromas of dried flowers, tiles, terracotta, plum and cherry follow through to a full body, dense and velvety tannins and a persistent finish that caresses your palate. Energy and balance. Beautiful now to drink but much better in 2020 when the wine comes together.” http://www.wineexpress.com/shopping/prod_detail/main.asp?productID=38604
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
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
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
Selecting a white wine depends on the situation and how the wine is going to be used, like using a Sauvignon Blanc for small social settings. Discover other situations to choose a white wine, like when eating a meal, with ideas from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines. Expert: Gabriel Chisese Bio:
Every Sunday Tom Cannavan of wine-pages.com chooses a new wine of the week. For 16th February 2013 the Château Miraval Rosé 2013, from the estate owned by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is his Wine of the Week.
Make your own wine at home the easy way. Not expensive. Easy to do. There are many different ways to make wine. This is mine for now. I’ll evolve my wine hobby into a different method when I see a video of how to improve flavor or technique. What do you think of the filter
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.
He surfs AND makes kick-ass wine! South Africa’s finest wine prodigy Eben Sadie in the hot seat…