Tag Archive for 'pinot-noir'
No CommentsAugust 29th, 2017 in Discussion andPodcast
No CommentsMay 9th, 2017 in Discussion andPodcast
After years of apprenticing in wineries in Oregon and California, owner/winemaker Vincent Fritzsche launched Vincent Wine Company in 2009 to make Pinot Noir in Oregon's Willamette Valley, adding Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc soon thereafter. Vincent intends to be all about low-input wine making, working with several sustainably-farmed vineyards around the Willamette Valley to produce small amounts of AVA-labelled and Single Vineyard designated wines.
Join us as we talk with Vincent about how and why he got into wine, or as we sometimes hear it – "OMG, what have I just done?"
Vincent Wine Company: www.vincentwinecompany.com/
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1 CommentFebruary 21st, 2017 in Discussion andPodcast
Founded in Beaune in 1880, Joseph Drouhin was an enterprising young man who came from the Chablis region at the age of 22, and settled in Beaune. His son Maurice succeeded him and began to establish a vineyard domaine for the House, purchasing land in some outstanding appellations such as Clos des Mouches and Clos de Vougeot.
Robert Drouhin succeeded Maurice in 1957, and gave the domaine its present size, acquiring many vineyards, especially in Chablis where he was able to recognize the true potential. He was one of the first in Burgundy to introduce "culture raisonnée" (doing away with pesticides and other chemicals) and to build a laboratory of enology run by Laurence Jobard, the very first woman enologist in Burgundy.
Philippe, Véronique, Laurent and Frédéric are Robert and Françoise Drouhin's four children, and all work in the family business. Join us as we listen to Frédéric explain the history and the wines of this famous Burgundian domaine.
World of Pinot Noir: www.worldofpinotnoir.com/
2016 World of Pinot Noir Seminar – Côte de Beaune vs. Côte de Nuits – Part 2
2 CommentsJanuary 18th, 2017 in Discussion andPodcast
Part 2 of a seminar from the 2016 World of Pinot Noir that takes us through Burgundy's famed Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits regions. In a "March Madness" motif, moderator Don Kinnan has attendees taste the wines blind, one region against the other.
So, join us as we listen to Don Kinnan give us a wealth of information about the wines from Burgundy's Côte de Beaune vs. Côte de Nuits.
No CommentsJanuary 11th, 2017 in Discussion andPodcast
In Part 1 of this seminar from the 2016 World of Pinot Noir, Don Kinnan takes us on a taste test through Burgundy's famed Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits regions, "March Madness style with one region pitted against the other. Which region will be the seminar's favorites? Who cares. It's ALL Burgundy!
So, join us as we listen to Don Kinnan give us a closer look at the wines from Burgundy's Côte de Beaune vs. Côte de Nuits.
Siduri Wines – with Adam Lee
No CommentsAugust 8th, 2016 in Discussion andPodcast
Adam Lee and Dianna Novy left their native Texas and moved to the Sonoma County wine country. They spent years working at small, family-owned wineries and using any and all free time learning everything they could about growing grapes and making wine.
They made their first Siduri Pinot Noir—named for the Babylonian Goddess of wine—in borrowed facilities, sleeping on cots to monitor the wine around the clock. With the boldness that comes from being new and eager, Adam delivered a bottle of their 1994 Rose Vineyard Pinot Noir to a local hotel after hearing that wine critic Robert Parker was staying there. Parker loved the wine, gave it a great review, and Siduri was off.
Please join us as we talk with Adam about how he got started in the wine business, the founding of Siduri, how he handles fruit from as many as 23 different locations, and of course the recent sale to Jackson Family Wines.
Siduri Wines: www.siduri.com
2016 World of Pinot Noir Seminar – Southern Charm: the Pinots of New Zealand
No CommentsJune 29th, 2016 in Discussion andPodcast
This seminar from the 2016 World of Pinot Noir features the winemakers from five New Zealand estates discussing the topography, geography, and growing conditions in some of the different regions of New Zealand – Waipara Valley, Central Otago, North Canterbury, and Marlborough.
Join us as we listen to Sara Schneider of Sunset Magazine monitor this fascinating seminar, featuring the Pinots of Greystone (known as Grey's Peak in the U.S.), Maori Point, Mt. Beautiful, Mt. Difficulty, and Villa Maria.
Wineries of Sonoma County – with Kosta Browne
1 CommentJune 7th, 2016 in Discussion
"It was just two of us, we didn't know what we were getting into." So begins the "Stories" section on the Kosta Browne website – and, probably the most understated of all winery start-up declarations. Today, as any competent pinophile knows, Kosta Browne is one of the most envied AND revered pinot producers in California. But, how'd they get that way? Well, therein lies our story.
Join us as we talk with Dan Kosta about Kosta Browne's history and the future of one of the most successful starts in the wine business.
Kosta Browne: www.kostabrowne.com/
Wineries of Anderson Valley – with Foursight Wines
1 CommentApril 30th, 2016 in Discussion andPodcast
Located in the rolling hills of the coastal region of Mendocino County, Anderson Valley is about two hours north of San Francisco. The valley is about 16 miles long, ranging from less than 1/2 mile to about 1-1/2 miles wide, and is home to a unique group of vineyards and wineries working in Region 1 conditions – the coolest area where grapes can be commercially grown.
Here, 10-15 miles from the ocean, the days are warm and sunny while the nights and mornings are often cool and foggy. Winter lows can be in the 20's or 30's while summer highs can reach into the 80's to 100's. It is surrounded on three sides by rolling hills and low mountains (2,000 to 3,000 feet in elevation) and opens to the Pacific Ocean via the Navarro River canyon.
The fruit sources for Foursight Wines is the family's Charles Vineyard. Established in 2001 by William and Nancy Charles, Charles Vineyard is located just southeast of the town of Boonville and is planted primarily to Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
Join us as we talk with Foursight winemaker Joe Webb about how he got started in wine, and his philosophy of making wines in the cool reaches of Mendocino County.
Foursite Wines: www.foursitewines.com/
Anderson Valley Wines: www.avwines.com/
PinotFile reviews of Foursite Wines: www.princeofpinot.com/
Maison Ilan – with Ray Walker
5 CommentsMarch 24th, 2016 in Discussion andPodcast
Back in 2009, we spent some time talking to a young man from California who was headed to Burgundy to make wine …or more properly stated, to make Burgundy! Ray Walker has now been making wines in Nuits-Saint-Georges for the last seven vintages under his label, Maison Ilan. So, we thought we'd check in with Ray to have him reflect back on the wide ranging experiences he's encountered, both the ups and the downs of making wine in France, and apparently more formidable, selling and delivering that wine to consumers in many countries, including the U.S.
Join us as we talk with Ray about Maison Ilan, the pitfalls he's experienced, and how he views the future of his label.
Maison Ilan: www.maisonilan.com/
Maison Ilan Store: store.maison-ilan.com/
Initial GrapeRadio.com interview with Ray Walker: "Young Winemaker Making the Leap to Burgundy"
2015 World of Pinot Noir Seminar – The Wines of Domaine Marc Roy
No CommentsFebruary 22nd, 2016 in Discussion andPodcast
This seminar from the 2015 World of Pinot Noir is the perfect bookend to the "Latitudes and Longitudes" seminar, where we heard from Pinot producers from around the world. This time, we're back to the "homeland" of Pinot Noir – France's Burgundy region, and specifically the wines of Domaine Marc Roy in Gevrey-Chambertin.
Join us as we listen to Jancis Robinson speak with vigneron Alexandrine Roy, of Burgundy's Domaine Marc Roy, about the vineyards and wines from recent vintages of this famed Gevrey-Chambertin producer.
Jancis Robinson: www.jancisrobinson.com/
The Many Shades of Pinot Noir
No CommentsFebruary 16th, 2016 in Discussion andPodcast
Pinot Noir seems to be grown almost everywhere these days. Of course, we're all familiar with Pinot from its ancestral home in Burgundy, as well as those from California, and of course Oregon. But, have you ever had Pinot from South Africa? Or, how about Pinot from Germany?
Given the many shades of Pinot, we've decided to take a closer look at some of the wines from various regions to smell and taste what there is alike about them, and how they differ from one another.
So, join us as we sit down with the winex.com guys, Kyle Meyer and Tristen Beamon to taste and talk about some of these wines. We think you'll find that some assumptions may not ring true.
Wine Exchange: www.winex.com
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2015 World of Pinot Noir Seminar – Latitudes & Longitudes
Originating from the Burgundy region of France, the pinot noir grape seems to have literally gotten a toehold in every corner of the globe. And, clonal material aside, it is the same grape that has been transplanted to these other climes. So, how does a reputedly fussy grape deal with the various climates and geology? And, how and why do the wines taste differently from each other? We're glad you asked.
Join us as we listen to Jancis Robinson moderating a discussion by Pinot producers from around the world, as they describe their differing terroir and growing this "heartbreak grape."
2015 World of Pinot Noir Seminar – Gevrey-Chambertin vs Vosne Romanée
The wines of Burgundy always elicit emotions – and frequently more than just the aromas and the flavors. In this seminar from the 2015 World of Pinot Noir, the two presenters conduct a mock trial to determine which of two Côte de Nuits powerhouses has the better wines. The case of Gevrey-Chambertin vs. Vosne Romanée will be determined by the jury (the audience, in this case). Unlike the result of most trials, despite the outcome, there's really no loser here. It's ALL Burgundy!
So, join us as we listen to Don Kinnan and Nick Poletto argue their respective cases for 'who is best – Gevrey-Chambertin or Vosne Romanée?'
Wineries of Oregon – with Brooks Winery
No CommentsSeptember 17th, 2015 in Discussion andPodcast
Brooks Winery was founded in 1998 by Portland native, Jimi Brooks. Like most of his counterparts in Oregon, Jimi had a pioneering spirit that carried through to his love of life and winemaking. Sadly, Jimi passed away in 2004 from an aortic aneurism.
In the aftermath of such tragedy, it speaks volumes for the Oregon wine community's generosity and friendship that they approached Jimi's sister, Janie Brooks Heuck, to ask her to take over the helm of the winery and continue Jimi's legacy. In fact, the Brooks' were one of the subjects of the recent film, American Wine Story: "After an upstart winemaker's untimely death, his sister steps in to try and save his fledgling winery for his eight-year-old son: American Wine Story blends the story of Brooks with other tales of risk and reinvention in the American Wine Industry."
Join us as we talk with Janie Brooks Heuck, Managing Director, about the love of family and community and its role in carrying on Jimi's legacy for Brooks Winery.
Brooks Winery: brookswine.com/
American Wine Story: americanwinestory.vhx.tv/
2015 World of Pinot Noir Seminar – Wines of The Côte Chalonnaise
No CommentsAugust 3rd, 2015 in Discussion andPodcast
One of the biggest thrills in wine, is finding bottles that perform above their price level. And, while Burgundy is not particularly known for bargains, there are still some excellent quality-to-price values to be found from several, shall we say, "lost" appellations and villages. One of these appellations is the Côte Chalonnaise. These wines are often sought out by knowledgeable Burgundy enthusiasts who enjoy their value and pleasure, while saving their more expensive, high profile bottles for special occasions.
So, join us as we listen to Don Kinnan give us a closer look at the wines from Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise.
2015 Côte Chalonnaise Slide Presentation at WOPN: Don Kinnan Côte Chalonnaise Seminar
The Art and Science of Wine
No CommentsMay 21st, 2015 in Discussion andPodcast
Is wine more art than science, or vice versa? Arguably, it takes both art AND science to create and deliver the optimum wine-drinking experience. So, we were quite pleased when both these gentlemen came to the studio to talk with us about their winemaking efforts. Coming from different backgrounds (wine vs. food science), each brings a uniquely different approach to "assembling" a final wine.
Join us as we get our geek on about wine with Anthony Weytjens and Alexandre Remy. In addition to the great discussion, maybe we'll even find out if a wine can be greater than the sum of its parts.
Agnitio Wines: agnitiowines.com/
Concept Wine Group: atlaswineco.com/
Wineries of the California Central Coast – with Talley Vineyards
No CommentsMay 13th, 2015 in Discussion andPodcast
Talley Vineyards produced its first wine in 1986 with the production of 450 cases. However, for three generations the Talley family has farmed in Coastal San Luis Obispo County. It all began in 1948 when Oliver Talley founded Talley Farms and started growing specialty vegetables in the Arroyo Grande Valley.
During the 1970s extensive planting of wine grapes began in the neighboring Edna Valley and Santa Barbara County areas. After observation and extensive analysis, Oliver's son, Don Talley, was convinced of the potential to grow high quality chardonnay and pinot noir on the steep hillsides above Talley Farms. Don planted a small test plot in 1982 on the west hillside of the Rincon Vineyard that included chardonnay, pinot noir, riesling, sauvignon blanc and cabernet sauvignon. Over time the varietal and clonal selections were refined and planting expanded to a total of 189 acres in the Arroyo Grande and Edna Valleys.
Join us as we talk with Brian Talley about their iconic vineyards (Rincon, Rosemary's, Oliver's), and what it's like to continue a California legacy.
Talley Vineyards: www.talleyvineyards.com
A past visit to Talley Vineyards: www.grape-nutz.com/visits/cc/04_09/journal.html#talley
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