Wine Technique

A brief tutorial on how to taste a wine like a professional. Whether you’re in a formal wine education program or maybe planning to visit some wineries or perhaps you just want to improve your wine tasting skills, this is the video for you. The video will guide you through the sensory elements to allow

Steak Wines – no not wines made from steak, or steak made with wines, we’re talking about wines made *FOR* steaks. A warning for the faint of heart – these are not budget wines. See the list, and start comparing with more affordable wines at the link in the show notes https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/steak-wine-pairing-1234770494/ Buy me a

And the Thanksgiving countdown is on! Let’s dig in, shall we? From sides to desserts and more, we’re kicking off our Thanksgiving wine pairing series with appetizers: 🍷 Natale Verga Moscati d’Asti: sweet, flavors of ripe peaches, yellow florals 🍷 Ferriol Brut Cava: bubbly with bright fruit flavors #wine #Thanksgiving #winetime #winelover

Wine Spectator senior editor James Molesworth joins MacDonald Vineyards co-owner Alex MacDonald for a behind-the-wines tour of MacDonald’s Cabernet Sauvignon vines in Napa Valley’s Oakville district. In Part 1, they take a look at the property’s “young” 25-year-old vines and talk pruning and training for longevity. Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: https://winesp.ec/3eBKbN3 Introductory offer: Subscribe

Picking wine to pair with great steaks is a tough job, but Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator editor at large, stepped up to the plate at Craftsteak in New York City . Join him as he rates and explains a few pairings with a Washington Cabernet Sauvignon.

Assistant Winemaker Maggie Kruse explains Jordan’s rigorous process for selecting wine barrel coopers for Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon. Jordan Winery makes its barrel purchases each year based on newborn wine samples and blind tasting lots from different cooperages. http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2011/03/selecting-oak-barrels-for-cabernet-sauvignon-no-recipes-no-bias

Favinia Winery on Favignana Island by Firriato Review. Explore Our Italian Wine Map: https://winesfromitaly.com/pages/italian-wine-map Exlusive Sicilian wines for the Favignana island off of Marsala. Firriato has their Calamoni estate vineyards on the island that is part of the Egadi archipelago They grapes are Nero d Avola , Perricone , Griollo, Catarrato and Zibibbo #WinesFromItaly #CiaoDaniel

Italy is home to a remarkable and diverse range of sparkling wines, and one of the premier regions for bubbly is Franciacorta. But what makes Franciacorta different from Italy’s other sparkling wines? Senior editor Alison Napjus and Restaurant Awards director Cassia Schifter share this guide to Franciacorta’s terroir, grapes, winemaking techniques and more.

Tomorrow is National Advent Calendar Day and we’re getting ready for it with the ‘In Good Taste’ wine advent calendar. The calendar comes with 24 nights of wine, and it includes a booklet on tasting notes and exclusive wine recipes. You can order yours at ingoodtaste.com Stay informed about Rockford-area news, weather, sports and entertainment!

Napa Cabernet superstar Thomas Rivers Brown gives Wine Spectator senior editor James Molesworth an insider’s look at how California’s drought is impacting the 2021 Cabernet crop at Panek Vineyard in the St. Helena AVA. Watch the full series: https://winesp.ec/3jRvmrq Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: https://winesp.ec/3glK4pL Introductory offer: Subscribe to Wine Spectator for just $12! https://winesp.ec/2JTLzy1