Fine Wines (Re)Visited

Best of The Best with Chef Marc, Pt. 1
Join Chef Marc in Episode I of his visit to Toledo, Spain. In this important medieval town, he roams the streets of this beautiful city, explores the second largest fish market in the world and visits with Chef Adolfo Mu oz as he prepares a wonderful lobster dish.

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!

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 - 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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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - Chappellet Vineyard Chenin Blanc
2003 Chappellet Vineyard Chenin Blanc - The Vine Times Rating - 4 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Excellent) A light straw almost clear colored Chenin Blanc with apple and pear aromas, with sweet citrus, herbal and mineral flavors balanced by acidity and minerality that is characteristic of Chenin Blanc. For 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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Livio Felluga (Italian winemaker)
Livio Felluga is an Italian winemaker whose estate reaches over 160 hectares in the hill country of Collio and Colli Orientali del Friuli. His wines range from dry to sweet and from red to white. His son Andrea joins us today to discuss his history …

Barbara Shinn
David Page&Barbara Shinn are partners in life and in business. They opened Home Restaurant on Cornelia Street in The Village 14 years ago offering"neighborhood cuisines."While they still own Home, they now spend most of their time at …

Winecast 75 - Etienne Hugel
I’m back with an interview with Etienne Hugel of Hugel& Fils. This family winery has been passed from father to son for 12 generations and makes some of the best wines from France’s Alsace region. We also talk about a virtual tasting over Twitter organized by Bin Ends Wines later this month.Show Notes:00:25 - […]

La Sirena, Moscato Azul 2007
One of my surprise finds at the recent Family Winemakers of California tasting in San Francisco was the wines of La Sirena. I began my two days of tasting focusing on just white wines and this was one of my first stops when I noticed winemaker Heidi Barrett was pouring. Heidi is a winemaking super […]

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 Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon - The Vine Times Rating - 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) This young affordable Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of plum, cherry with subtle hints of vanillin oak. A soft and smooth palate shows plum and black cherry fruit flavors. Spicy cinnamon and toasty oak flavors add to this wine.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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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
editor@thevinetimes.com

The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - Chappellet Vineyard Chenin Blanc
2003 Chappellet Vineyard Chenin Blanc - The Vine Times Rating - 4 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Excellent) A light straw almost clear colored Chenin Blanc with apple and pear aromas, with sweet citrus, herbal and mineral flavors balanced by acidity and minerality that is characteristic of Chenin Blanc. For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
editor@thevinetimes.com

James McWilliams
The concept of"Eating Local"is gaining in popularity every year. The movement is more recently getting connected to the crisis of global warming: the idea being that if you ship your food in from thousands of miles away, a large amount …

Chinese Food and Riesling
This Week: After a busy week our hosts travel to Chinatown to purchace some authentic Chinese Food. Christina orders up some interesting dishes and Joe pairs a Donny Boon Riesling to the order. Saturday Nights are for Wine, Food and Fun.Click Podcast link for show # 7Show #7 Recipe LinkShow #7 […]

Meatloaf and Bordeaux (Entre-Deux-Mers)
This Week: Christina cooks up one of Americas most popular dishes…meatloaf. In this third part of a Bordeaux series that seems to go on and on our hosts pair a red from Entre-deux-Mers with their meal.Click Podcast link for Show # 10Show #10 Recipe LinkShow #10 Wine […]

Pinot Noir and Lamb
FIRST SHOWJoe and Christina s first show: Our very first menu consists of roasted lamb, rosemary potatoes and baked asparagus. The meal is paired with a French Burgundy, Chassagne-Montrachet 2002 produced by Chateau de la Maltroye. We discussed basic wine tasting techniques, pairing foods with wine and food preparation. We […]

Simon Hopkinson
Simon Hopkinson was once called the best cook in Britain. He was the founding chef at Bibendum in London and has won awards for his column in The Independent. He is here today to discuss a book recently published for the first time in America. The …

Ray Isle Returns
Ray Isle is the Senior Editor of Wine at Food&Wine magazine, where his"Tasting Room"column is published monthly. He previously held the position of Managing Editor at Wine&Spirits Magazine as well as main wine buyer for Dean …

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 Desserts
Quick and easy desserts that complement your Thanksgiving dinner….

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Meatloaf and Bordeaux (Entre-Deux-Mers)
This Week: Christina cooks up one of Americas most popular dishes…meatloaf. In this third part of a Bordeaux series that seems to go on and on our hosts pair a red from Entre-deux-Mers with their meal.Click Podcast link for Show # 10Show #10 Recipe LinkShow #10 Wine […]