Winemaker's Notes:In the early 1990’s, Castelmaure began experimenting with a Prestige Cuvée of Corbières. This wine has become known as “Grande Cuvée” and is made with the help of the winemaking team of Tardieu-Laurent. Made from Vinification: destemming, pneumatic press, end of fermentation at 25...
We talked to Christine Molinnes, Export Manager for the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Languedoc, about the wines of the Languedoc. She gave us a good overview of the major regions, grape varieties and why it's a great place to look for value wines. ...
Sebastien Marquet, winemaker at Doukènie Winery joined us with his new releases for a fun and informative tasting. We learned all about how he began his training as a winemaker at the wee age of 13 and now uses that wealth of knowledge to craft world...
Mark Oldman joined us to talk about some brave new wines for summer. Mark is passionate about helping wine enthusiasts jostle the jaded, slay the snooty, and drink bravely and is one of the country's leading wine personalities. ...
Michael Hyatt, Managing Partner of Wells Discount Liquors joined us to share his favorite craft rye whiskies and tell us about his 75th Anniversary sale to benefit the Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund. ...
FLASQ Wines $5.99-7.99 per half bottle 2009 Cuvée Blanc – Alexander Valley 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 19% Viognier and 1% Moscato Tropical and light floral notes featuring ripe peaches and apricots, while also boasting a slight effervescence. ...
Laurie catches up with Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson at the 30th Annual Aspen food & Wine Classic to talk about the wines of Alsace and her new line of wine glasses called The One. ...
Laurie catches up with head Thirsty Girl Leslie Sbrocco at the 30th Annual Aspen food & Wine Classic to talk about the NEW wines of New Zealand and thirstygirl.com. ...
We did something a little bit different this week on The Sipping Point radio. We broadcast this week’s show from the 30th annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, CO where the Who’s Who of Food & Wine have come together for a 3 day event...
Michael Fishman of Open Door Cellars joined us to talk about my recent Blind Box Wine Tasting and we tasted 3 of his winning wines! Open Door Cellars Chardonnay 2010, California, 1 L $21.99, 3 L $32.99 Inviting scents of honeysuckle and honeydew melon are followed...