You've heard them thrown around and thrown down, but do you really know what they mean? Who cares if you didn't before!? Rick of Hello Vino (the free wine app) and I define these puppies and gab about everything from the critic Robert Parker to my love of drinking dirt (ok, not really...)
- Dusty
- Minerality
- Gamey
- Tannic
- Acidic
- Dry (and the opposite: Sweet)
- Sweet
- Finish
- Bouquet
- Tight
Here is the article that spurred the Robert Parker chat...although we neglected to dig into the actual news that he would no longer be reviewing California wines, which has been his sweet spot for a long, long time and shaped the way a lot of winemakers make their wines (i.e., for his palate so they can get great scores). ARTICLE
As a final request...we want topics from you. This isn't just a lame-ass one way podcast. Give us some ideas and we'll make it happen! Add a comment below and we'll do our best to pick up what you're puttin' down!
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13 comments:
Hi guys, great podcast!
How should you store your bottle of wine? Upside down, on the side, right side up?
Which wine glass goes with which wine?
How much red does it take to make a Rosé?
And then terrior, seriously? How can two vineyards, planted right next to eachother, produce wines that are worlds apart?
Cheers
Chris
Just started listening to your podcast. I really enjoy it! Thanks! Clear and simple discussions on wine.
Elizabeth, I recently started listening to your podcast and I absolutely love it. I'm a wine lover/writer myself. (Please feel free to visit my blog at dicksonstreetliquor.com/wordpress). I was thinking it would be interesting if you could talk about why it is important to pay attention to growing regions when shopping through wine labels. I.e. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir vs California appellation Pinot Noir. I work in a wine store in Arkansas, and the main thing I've noticed is that people tend to shop for a pretty label rather than pay attention to where the wine comes from. I feel that some familiarity with regions can go a long way when shopping for quality. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.
Keep up the great podcasting!
-Zac
hi there! just found your podcast and now your blog! looks great and hopefully I can learn something. A suggestion--have you looked at any Texas wines? There's a growing industry here and I think some are quite good.
Look forward to more podcasts!
Chris --
Great ideas!!! Thank you so much for sharing!
The one on terroir is a MUST.
We may do something on glassware too, but in the meantime, I'll lead you to an article for which I was interviewed where I express my strong opinion on glassware...esp. Riedel!
http://www.intowine.com/riedel-wine-glasses-stemware-changing-way-world-tastes-wine?page=0,1
Look for a shout out next episode and we'll add your ideas on the "must cover list!!"
Elizabeth
Paul, Zachary and Diane --
Thanks a million for the kudos! Rick and are so excited that you like the podcast...we really appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
Zachary -- love your idea on appellations, and it goes really well with Chris's comment on terroir. That's a MUST do -- something I think people get really confused about. It may take a few shows to really get that all sorted out, but I think we can do it. Thanks a million and great idea!
Diane -- on TX wines, there is just no availability of them in my market. I have to confess that I have a special place in my heart for Long Island wines (that's where I'm from and they're really pretty good!) but I can't get them in Atlanta unless I special order them or visit my parents and bring them home. Same deal with TX and Northern VA. I've got family in N. VA and LI, so I'll probably get a chance to review the stuff sooner than TX, where I'll need to make a reason to come for a visit to find out more about Bell Mountain and the other great AVAs that are supposed to be producing great wines!
Take care and thanks all -- keep the great ideas and comments coming!
Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth,
I work at a Williams-Sonoma retailer in Pennsylvania and was wondering if you could either do a podcast or blog or something about gadgets. Since you guys asked for ideas, I thought this could be interesting. For instance, our store sells Aerators, Chill drops, skybars, carrying cases, and a slew of uncorkers. I'm sure there are more out there that I don't know about. What I'm interested in is a) whether they're worth purchasing, b) how good they are at their function, and c) which you actually use.
Thanks,
Scott Harrah
Scott! Love your suggestion. It has to go on the list. The only thing is that you may hate me after we're done. I'm not a huge proponent of all the gadgetry...or of the 1,000 different kinds of glassware out there.
We'll cover it, but on the condition that you don't get mad when I say I'm not a big fan of some of your stuff (although most of my wedding registry for non-wine items came from W-S, so please know I love the store!!!).
A million thanks!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth,
The only way I'd be mad would be if you tell me you hate the Shun Classic knives we sell. It's the only thing I'm wedded to as far as quality-price. I absolutely expect/hope you will rail on some items - I'd be amiss in asking for an advertisement for W-S. Hopefully my customers will be the first to tell you I only try and sell them items I like and know work. Also, I'm just a peaon at the store, so it doesn't hurt me any!
Scott
No shunning here, my friend. Those knives are awesome!
Ok, you've opened the floodgates. It will be next week's episode, since we're doing Old World and New World this week.
I bet you are AWESOME at your job. You're no peon, you're a friend to normal people who need help...and what better role to have! I wish you lived around me so I could use you as a consultant when I came into W-S!!!
We'll give you a shout this episode and dedicate the next one to you!
Elizabeth
Excellent! Since you have been so kind to impart your knowledge on me (at no charge, none the less), feel free to ask me about anything W-S related. If I know the answer, I'll help you out; If I don't, I'll do my best to get an answer. My specialties are knives, foods, bakeware, and gadgets, probably in that order. But that's more like a list of 'what I'm interested in', so if you have a question about cookware, that's cool too! My e-mail is sharrah0@yahoo.com - hopefully I can return the favor :) Naturally, I'd be happy to field questions for either of you.
Scott
Elizabeth,
Love the blog, and the podcast. I will be tuning in while running in the very near future! I saw on the website that you mention that Cabernet Sauvignon is a marriage of the Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. I really love a good Cab Franc, and was wondering if you had any recommendations for particular ones you have tried and have enjoyed. Thanks!
Sean
Hi Sean,
Thanks for your kind words and for listening and reading!
Yup -- Cab Franc is the parent of Cab Sauv...apparently there were some hot nights in a field in Bordeaux a few centuries ago : )
I'm going to guess that you're asking this question because good Cab Franc is HARD to find. That's been my experience, at least.
My best suggestion is to head to motherland of wine (France) ...although a little further inland than Bordeaux. There are some areas in the Loire Valley -- Chinon, Bourgueil, St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, and Saumur -- that make affordable wines that are mainly Cabernet Franc (usually there is a small percentage of Cab Sauv blended in, but the dominant grape is Cab Franc). They vary from producer to producer and area to area, so you may have to try a few before you're set on one.
As far as New World producers, California is really the only place that I've seen that makes Cab Franc as a standalone (not blend) wine. My favorite is from a place called Stryker in the Alexander Valley. They do a great job (and the tasting room is gorgeous if you ever get a chance to go!). I've also positively reviewed Darioush and Stepping Stone Cab Francs -- you can search in the box above for the reviews on those!
Hope this helps and thanks a million for the positive feedback and for listening!
Elizabeth
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