Fine Wines (Re)Visited

LET?S POUR ANOTHER GLASS?
Kicking off the Fall Season… September 17 at 8pm:After a challenging Summer of busy work schedules, computer hackers and finally, a vacation, we are happy to get back on the air! Thanks to all for your kind emails and words of encouragement. We look forward to spending many evenings with [...]

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….

WBW 50: Which wine, which wilderness?
Wine Blogging Wednesday rolls around again with a theme from Russ, the Wine Hiker, of“Which wine, which wilderness.” Sounds pretty straightforward… which wine would you bring on a hike near where you live. The only problem is, I don’t hike.It’s not that I don’t like hiking, I do, but rarely get on the trail [...]

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 – [...]

Cabernet Sauvignon and Stuffed Peppers
This Week: Joe and Christina pair Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 Sonoma County with Stuffed Peppers. Share the evening as they enjoy this hearty meal and evaluate the wine.Click Podcast link for show # 4Show # 4 Wine LinkShow # 4 Recipe Link

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 [...]

Wines For Recessionary Times
With the worldwide financial crisis in full swing, it’s a time a lot of wine lovers will be looking to dial back their wine budgets a bit. From my informal polling on Twitter, most are drinking the same amount of wine but less expensive selections are gaining in popularity.With that in mind, I’m launching a [...]

Rodney Strong, Rockaway Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
My wine education started with Cabernet Sauvignon in the early 1980’s. After a brief time with Bordeaux blends, I discovered California Cabernet and used to almost exclusively drink this variety daily. I soon discovered the magic of single vineyard Cabs and the majority of my most memorable wines are from these vineyards. Places like To [...]

Suzanne Goin
Suzanne Goin was named Best Creative Chef by Boston magazine in 1994, one of the Best New Chefs by Food&Wine in 1999, and was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2003, 2004, and 2005. She and her business partner, Caroline Styne run restaurants …

Father Greg Boyle
Homeboys Bakery’s motto is"job, not jails,"and it’s a project created by a Los Angeles-area priest that trains former gang-bangers baking and culinary skills. The men and women in the program cook and run a bakery and Latino …

LET?S POUR ANOTHER GLASS?
Kicking off the Fall Season… September 17 at 8pm:After a challenging Summer of busy work schedules, computer hackers and finally, a vacation, we are happy to get back on the air! Thanks to all for your kind emails and words of encouragement. We look forward to spending many evenings with [...]

Sushi and Pinot Noir
This Week: Join Joe and Christina as they foray into the exotic world of Sushi. A 2004 Castle Rock Pinot Noir from Monterey California is paired to the meal. As always, Saturday Night is for Wine, Food and Fun.Click Podcast link for Show # 13The recipe [...]

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

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 [...]

Paul Hobbs
Paul Hobbs is one of the most sought-after winemakers on three continents. The Wine Spectator has hailed Paul among the top winemakers in California as well as in Argentina and Chile. The chef has some extraordinary dishes in store, and some …

Liz Pearson of Saveur Magazine Returns
Liz Pearson is a returning guest to the show she is the director of the test kitchen at Saveur Magazine and also the writer of the Pantry section. She became the director in September of 2005 after hard work as an intern and then a freelance writer. …

Kurt Wenzel
An old friend of Mark and Francis, Kurt Wenzel has just release his third novel, a satirical thriller set in Los …

Johannes Selbach
The ancestors of the Selbach family have been cultivating Riesling since 1661. Today, Johannes Selbach and his wife Barbara are running the winery with passion for the wines and in respect of the long tradition. He is hosting a wine dinner at Stage …

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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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.

The Big Pig- Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Restaurant Review: Belo Horizonte, Brazi, Porc o.Brazillian "Barbeque"– A Unique and Exciting experience.

Crane Lake, Petite Sirah 2005
My first selection for these troubled times is the second most popular wine reviewed here by pageviews, the Petite Sirah by Crane Lake. This label is made by Bronco Wine Company who also produce the Charles Shaw brand for Trader Joe’s. Crane Lake is offered to independent retailers and typically sells for a couple dollars [...]