Fine Wines (Re)Visited

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 […]

Turkey Bolognese with Shiraz
Joe and Christina paired Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz 2000′ with Christina s very own home made Turkey Bolognese. They discussed easy ways to pair wine and food, reasons for decanting and the grape varietal Shiraz / Syrah.Click Podcast link for show # 2Show # 2 RecipeShow # 2 Wine

Turkey Bolognese with Shiraz
Joe and Christina paired Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz 2000′ with Christina s very own home made Turkey Bolognese. They discussed easy ways to pair wine and food, reasons for decanting and the grape varietal Shiraz / Syrah.Click Podcast link for show # 2Show # 2 RecipeShow # 2 Wine

RAIN CHECK!!! Doctor?s Orders?
Due to Joe catching a nasty cold, we will not have our usual Saturday night dinner. Poor guy can’t taste a thing! Not to worry, Christina has the nurse uniform on….

Lobster and Sauvignon Blanc
This Week: Joe and Christina pair Kim Crawford 2004 Sauvignon Blanc with a classic New England lobster boil. They kick it up a notch by adding Pouilly Fume and Sancerre into the tasting mix.Click Podcast link for show # 3Show #3 RecipeShow #3 Wines

Paris&The Rock: Pierre Gagnaire
Marc Vogel visits with one of the best- Pierre Gagnaire.

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!

Zarzuela: A Taste of Spain in San Francisco
Join Chef Marc on a recent visit to "Zarzuela" a Spanish tapas restaurant in San Francisco

Zarzuela: A Taste of Spain in San Francisco
Join Chef Marc on a recent visit to "Zarzuela" a Spanish tapas restaurant in San Francisco

Myth- A Magical Moment in San Francisco
Marc Vogel visits "Myth," one of San Francisco’s best restaurants located in the old Barbary Coast/ Jackson Square Area.

Celebrating the Fourth of July!
Don’t Burn the Brats, Char the Chicken or Scorch the Steaks! Make your backyard barbeque the best by listening to Chef Marc Vogel as he chats with KGO (ABC 810AM) Radio hosts Greg Jarrett and Chris Petcher.

Perfect Thanksgiving Side Dishes, Pt.2
Chef Marc Vogel shares two more wonderful side dishes to complete your holiday meal. In this episode of “ChefMarc’s Culinary Adventures,” you’ll learn how to make tasty turkey stuffing and glorious green beans– both recipes utilize the chicken stock you learned to make in the previous podcast.

There are Supertasters Among Us
Some talk on the net today about the phenomenon of “supertasters”. Called such for their super tongues which are endowed with more taste buds at the front. I read about it first at vinography but it trails back to an article in the NY Sun. It seams that 20 to 25% of the population are […]

The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - Orogeny Pinot Noir
2003 Orogeny Pinot Noir - The Vine Times Rating - 5 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Editor’s Choice Vine Award) This 2003 Pinot Noir displays a fragrant bouquet of red berry and cherry aromas. Black cherry, raspberry and cocoa flavors dominate with subtle hints of toasted oak. The palate is soft and supple with lingering sweet fruit and velvety tannins.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - Ravenswood Merlot
2003 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Merlot The Vine Times Rating - 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) A deep red Merlot with an intense fruit nose of blueberry, raspberry and plum. To read more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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Perfect Thanksgiving Side Dishes, Pt. 1
Cooking the consummate chicken stock and making marvelous mashed potatoes…

The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick- Raymond Estates Merlot
2002 Raymond Estates Merlot - The Vine Times Rating - 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) An enjoyable medium-bodied merlot with black berry, cherry and a touch of spice in the nose and palate. For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - Ravenswood Merlot
2003 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Merlot The Vine Times Rating - 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) A deep red Merlot with an intense fruit nose of blueberry, raspberry and plum. To read more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - St. Supery Oak Free Chardonnay
2004 St. Supery Oak Free Chardonnay - The Vine Times Rating - 5 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Editor Choice Vine Award) A refreshing, crisp and perfectly balanced Chardonnay with plenty of green apple, pear and citrus flavors. It’s medium body and smooth texture make this oak-free Chardonnay a perfect match with seafood dishes or any summertime dish.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - Francis Coppola Syrah-Shiraz
2003 Francis Coppola Diamond Series Syrah-Shiraz - The Vine Times Rating - 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) A deep purple colored wine with plenty of black cherry, raspberry, black currant, cocoa, pepper and slight spice characteristic.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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iTunes Love
Just went searching on Itunes to see if there are any podcasts about Low-GI diets (don’t ask) and found a whole feature box about wine. Even better was that this little production was the first one in the list! Now this is only on the Australian version of the iTunes Music store (podcast section) but […]

OWS#0: Introductory Podcast
Mick and I briefly outline what the show offers and who it’s for (ie; everyone who likes wine).