Podcast Episodes

Ep 558: The Grape Mini Series -- Sagrantino

Episode 558

In this grape miniseries, I cover one of the greatest yet little known red grapes of Italy: Sagrantino.

Photo: Sagrantino. Source: Arnaldo Caprai

This grape is likely native to Umbria in Central I…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

The Greats - Saint-Émilion of Bordeaux

Episode 557

As part of the series on the greatest wines in the world, I cover Saint-Émilion on the Right Bank of Bordeaux. With its legacy of winemaking, its unique terroir, and its small producers who are const…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 556: Back to Basics -- European Classification Systems

Episode 556

This week I take a fresh look at European Classification Systems, going into detail on the history of how and why they evolved, what the current EU scheme is based on, and what the major wine nation…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 555: Château Talbot - The Saint-Julien 4th Growth Bordeaux Estate with GM Jean-Michel Laporte

Episode 555

Château Talbot is a 4th Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien in the Médoc of Left Bank of Bordeaux. It’s an historic and large property – its vineyards extend over 110 hectares/272 acres in a single bloc…

Published on 6 months ago

Ep 554:The Wines of Alto Adige, Italy

Episode 554

Alto Adige, in the far northeast of Italy,  is a small wine region that makes incredibly high quality reds and whites. In this episode I discuss the unique terroir, grapes, and mixed culture of this …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

The Grape Mini-Series -- Malvasia(s)

Episode 553

This is a grape mini-series like no other! This time I untangle Malvasia, which I share is not a single grape at all, nor is it even a family of grapes. This ancient grape has unknown origins and, in…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 552: The Greats - Napa Valley

Episode 552

Napa Valley is unquestionably one of the great wine regions of the world. Located about 50 mi/80 km north of San Francisco, Napa is renowned for its decadent Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay and its…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 551: How to Make Your Wine Shop Work for You with Steve Tocco, Wine Buyer and Retailer

Episode 551

This week, I'm joined by Patron and friend Steve Tocco is the wine buyer and manager of a fine wine store near Boulder, Colorado -- Atlas Valley Purveyors (yes, I've been there!). He is great at what…

Published on 7 months ago

South Australia - An Overview of Australia’s “Wine State"

Episode 550

This show features an overview of an essential place in the wine world: South Australia. There is much to learn here but I try to break it down into what is important to know. The show is somewhat he…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

The Grape Mini-Series --Touriga Nacional

Episode 549

Touriga Nacional is, beyond a doubt, the most important, praised, and discussed red grape in Portugal. An essential part of Port and the dry wines of the regions of Dão and Douro, this powerful grape…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago