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Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon are grown in the region of Muscadet in the Loire Valley, but the grapes are almost always used to make sparkling wines. Fred Niger of Domaine de L’Ecu is pioneering the production of still red wines in the region with his cuvees Mephisto, Ange and Red Noz. Fred Niger explains

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

Piedmont’s Cavallotto family has owned most of Barolo’s Bricco Boschis MGA for nearly 100 years. The estate’s 2016 vintage earns the No. 8 spot among Wine Spectator’s 2021 Top 100 Wines of the Year. Senior editor Bruce Sanderson explains what makes this Nebbiolo special. Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2021: https://top100.winespectator.com/ Explore Wine Spectator’s

Jordan Winery CEO John Jordan discusses the excitement of grapevine bud break, or bud burst, during spring and recent warm winters in this wine education video. Read the full blog post: http://bit.ly/1Mnmsdu.

Winemaker Jens Windisch describes reduction and oxidation in wine from a winemaker’s perspective. Jens makes wine at Weingut Werther Windisch in the Rheinhessen and he makes Riesling, Sylvaner, Spatburgunder and Portugeiser. Jens sat down with Ask a Winemaker during a trip sponsored by Wines of Germany and this video was produced with support from that

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What makes a wine perfect? Join Wine Spectator’s James Suckling as he talks with Cinzia Merli at Le Macchiole, her winery in Bolgheri. They taste and describe Le Macchiole’s 2004 Messorio, a 100% Merlot that James rated a perfect 100.

Winery co-founder Sally Jordan tells then story of how they chose the bucolic Alexander Valley for the location of their Bordeaux-style wine back in 1972–and how the signing of the deed on their first piece of vineyard land coincided with the birth of their son, John Jordan, who is now CEO of Jordan Vineyard &

American winemaker Alex Gambal became the first and one of the only foreigners to buy a piece of the Bâtard Montrachet vineyard in Burgundy. In this video, Alex describes how fragmented the parcels are in the area and describes what it is like to own and farm land in this region. Maison Alex Gambal produces

What began twenty five years ago as a philosophical state of mind is now a state-of-the-art winemaking facility where the ancient art of winemaking is pursued with a singular passion. Find out more at http://shop.etudewines.com/about

In Part 1 of this two-part video, Zinfandel stars Morgan Twain-Peterson and Chris Cottrell talk about their first sips of wine, their favorite person to share a bottle of wine with, and much more! Introductory offer: Subscribe to Wine Spectator for just $12! https://winesp.ec/2JTLzy1

Assistant Winemaker Maggie Kruse discusses the importance of tasting the grapes and juice throughout the entire winemaking process. Grapes are first tasted during vineyard sampling and once harvested, only the highest quality fruit goes into tank and is tasted daily during fermentation to monitor heat, aromas and flavors. Learn more on our blog: http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2010/12/harvest-winemaking-video-tasting-newborn-wines-during-fermentation/

Elevate your wine game with our video on how to taste wine. All the swirling, sniffing, and (gasp!) spitting has a purpose — check out this video and get more out of your next glass (or two) of wine.🍷👅👃 https://bit.ly/2YRQUt0

Put your wine-buying anxiety to rest with our quick and easy guide to getting the most out of shopping for wine at your friendly local retailer. Get pointers on what questions to ask, how to get the best bottle for your buck and more. We visited Total Wine & More in River Edge, N.J., for

A step by step guide to pruning a grape vine to Cordon de Royat. Winemaker and Professor of Winemaking Emmanuel Pageot of Domaine Turner Pageot in the Languedoc region of France provides a clear, step by step guide on his Syrah vines in the south of France. Have a question for a winemaker? Post it

Perhaps the biggest make-or-break decision by a winemaker is when to harvest. In this winemaking process video, Jordan Winery explains how wine grape sampling and sugar testing is done to determine when to harvest grapes at Jordan Winery. Read the full blog post at http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2012/10/grape-sampling-a-critical-winemaking-step-during-harvest/.

Are you ready for your holiday feast? I’m here to help you pair some outstanding wines with the foods of the season. Typically, most of us drink the same wines year-round. I’m here to suggest a number of wines you may have never considered that will enhance your experience of the holiday season. ———- ✨

Josh Raynolds of the International Wine Cellar knew Charlie Trotter as a long time client and supplier to the restaurant. We met up with him at the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) and asked him to share his memories. Trotter Project honors the legacy of Chef Charlie Trotter through programs, services and events which promote

Wine tasting can be intimidating and weird at first…but with these 3 SUPER SIMPLE TIPS, you’ll be tasting like a pro in no time! In this video, I explain how to taste wine, how to smell wine, and how to note a wine’s finish, flavors & textures. Check it out!! If you’re looking for more

Vinho Verde is the name of a region and a wine from Portugal. Winemaker Sara Dioniso of Casa de Mouraz explains the region and describes the wines that are produced there. Verde means green, and refers to the lush, verdant nature of the area. Sara spoke to Ask a Winemaker in Chicago at Red and