Crab Cakes and White Bordeaux
This Week: Joe and Christina continue their Bordeaux series with Christina preparing one of Joe’s favorite crab cake recipies. The region of Graves is discussed as Joe matches a 2003 Chateau Graville Lacoste to the meal. Join them for a Saturday Night of Wine, Food and Fun.Click Podcast link [...]
Lasagna with Chianti Classico Reserva
This Week: Joe and Christina pair a Castello Di Volpaia, Chianti Classico Reserva, 1999 with a cheese and meat lasagna. Italian wines from Tuscany are discussed along with an overal evaluation of the food and wine. Saturday Nights are for Wine, Food and Fun.Click Podcast link for show # 6Show #6 Recipe [...]
Back in Action
Thumbs up from the Doctor. Joe and Christina will pair a Bordeaux with a beautiful steak dinner. Leoville Barton 1999.The above map will help those unfamiliar with the Bordeaux region.For further info regarding Bordeaux click here… Bordeaux Link
Fig and Raspberry Clafouti with Sauternes
This Week: Joe and Christina finish up their Bordeaux series pairing a 2001 Chateau d’ Arche with a Fig and Rasberry Clafouti. The southern region of Bordeaux’s left bank , Saturenes, is explored and the region’s unique winemaking practices are discussed. Join them for a Saturday Night of Wine, Food and [...]
New Season
Its been a while but we are planning another show for Halloween. We are excited to get back on the air. Please Email us with any suggestions or comments………………. We’re also planning a trip to Napa and Sonoma in November…Thanks
Family Winemaker s Tasting August 19-20
I received an email today from Family Winemakers of California regarding their tasting in San Francisco August 19th and 20th. Attendees have until this Friday at midnight Pacific time to purchase tickets. Just visit their website and look for the“ticket sales” link to order yours.I have never attended this tasting but will be there [...]
Reflections of Spain
Nine days ago I arrived in Bilbao, Spain and immediately took a taxi to a great restaurant in the Guggenheim Museum. What followed was a rapid wine tour of Spain as the guest of Grupo Osborne then concluding with 3 days in Catalona with Gabrella and Ryan of Catavino. Before I begin my detailed coverage [...]
A Judgement in California
Much has been written about the recent California State Fair Wine Competition where Franzia’s Charles Shaw Chardonnay was named a double-gold metal winner. How can a wine that sells for $2-4 at Trader Joe’s markets across the U.S. best the top wines from California that often sell for more per bottle than Charles Shaw Chardonnay [...]
Alard Tardi
Alan Tardi began his career at Chantrelle and then Lafayette. In 1992 he opened up his restaurant Follonico, in New York City. The restaurant was praised for its Italian cooking. After the restaurant closed in 2001, Tardi made his home in Castiglione …
Eric Ripert
Joining us today is Eric Ripert, executive chef and part owner of Le Bernardin in New York City. In 1995, Ripert earned a four star rating from the New York Times, and has subsequently been praised in magazines such as Gourmet, Food Arts, The Wine …
Anya Von Bremzen
Russian-born Anya von Bremzen is a contributing editor at Travel + Leisure magazine, where she writes about restaurants around the world. She is the coauthor of Please to the Table:The Russian Cookbook, which won a James Beard Award for Best …
OWS#12: Serving or Storing?
During Wine Australia, Mick and Hugo chatted with Di Hill of Transtherm Australia (transtherm.com.au). We go through the correct storage conditions for your wine including temperatures to serve and store both red and white wine.
OWS#4: Merlot Revisited and Effect of Vine Age
OzWineShow #4 opens up a Merlot and also looks at what effects vine age have on the final product.
OWS#0: Introductory Podcast
Mick and I briefly outline what the show offers and who it’s for (ie; everyone who likes wine).
French Pork Chops and Bordeaux (Right Bank)
This Week: Joe and Christina indulge in a vintage 1990 Chateau Trimoulet, St. Emilion Grand Cru Classe. Christina prepares hearty French Country Pork Chops. This is the second part of a four part Bordeaux series. Join them for dinner as they explore the right bank.Click Podcast link for Show [...]
New Season
Its been a while but we are planning another show for Halloween. We are excited to get back on the air. Please Email us with any suggestions or comments………………. We’re also planning a trip to Napa and Sonoma in November…Thanks
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Celebrating the Fourth of July!
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Chef Marc Lands in Lima, Peru
Chef Marc Vogel travels to South America and lands in Peru where he explores both its food and culture. A highlight of his visit is a lunch with Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo. Marc chats with El Presidente about the up-and-coming Peruvian cuisine which is sure to please gastronomes the world over!
Perfect Thanksgiving Desserts
Quick and easy desserts that complement your Thanksgiving dinner….
Linda Faillace (Author, Mad Sheep)
Fran Wood, columnist for the Newark Star Ledger, recently was outraged by one NJ towns approach to ridding itself of pesky Canadian geese. The geese were lured into a box and then quickly, their necks were broken. Ms. Wood thought this was over the …
Anthony Giglio
Anthony Giglio is a journalist, sommelier and author of Cocktails in New York and the Mr. Boston All-New Official Bartender’s Guide. He has just recently returned from hosting a tour of wineries in Italy. He wrote a recent article in Boston …
Andrew Zimmern
Andrew Zimmern is a food writer, dining columnist and restaurant critic, radio talk show host, TV personality-writer-producer, chef and teacher. Zimmern is an associate editor, food critic, and restaurant columnist for Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, and he …
Ann Rogers
As an advocate in preserving the dining and drinking history of New Orleans, Ann Rogers created the New Orleans Culinary and Cultural Preservation Society, Southern Comfort Cocktail Tour, and Tales of the Cocktail. She joins us today to talk about …
Winecast Nominated for Podcast Award
Although some readers may think I’m just a wine blogger now, I actually do record and release podcasts from time to time. It’s been spotty this year but this didn’t deter some listeners from nominating the show for a Podcast Award in the Food& Drink category. I’m honored to be among good company with [...]
Looking For Fresh Fino?
Since my return from Spain I’ve missed having fino sherry as an option for an aperitif or enjoying with dinner. It really matches nicely with seafood where it’s citrus and salty character evokes the sea. But since fino is the product of an interesting biological process where flor yeast grows on top of the wine [...]
Restaurante Etxanobe, Bilbao
I thought I would post a note about the first of several excellent restaurants we enjoyed on our tour of Spain. Since food was nearly as important as the wines presented during the five days hosted by The Osborne Group, I think this is a good place to start my coverage of the trip.After traveling [...]
Wine Blogging Wednesday Turns 3!
Lots of exciting news is coming from our favorite monthly virtual tasting known as Wine Blogging Wednesday.First off, a great summary of WBW 35 was posted by Michelle and Kevin over at My Wine Education. About 100 wines were written about by over 40 bloggers. Another great turnout; great job, guys!Founder Lenn Thompson has announced [...]
Roussanne, My New Side Project
After almost three years of podcasting and blogging about wine, it’s time I try my hand at making some.I’m pleased to announce my new side project in collaboration with the folks at Crushpad: Roussanne 2007.Yep, I’m going to make a couple barrels, perhaps a bit more depending on demand, of one of the great white [...]
A Judgement in California
Much has been written about the recent California State Fair Wine Competition where Franzia’s Charles Shaw Chardonnay was named a double-gold metal winner. How can a wine that sells for $2-4 at Trader Joe’s markets across the U.S. best the top wines from California that often sell for more per bottle than Charles Shaw Chardonnay [...]
Wine Marketing in the Consumer Content Era
Editors note: This is a cross-post of my“weekly” post over at Jeff Lefevere’s Good Grape blog. Since I’ve been silent there for a while, expect some more frequent posts some of which I’ll cross-post here.It’s been a while since I posted here at Good Grape so I thought I would get back into action [...]