The Varietal Show digs in for an amazing discussion about Terminin Rhone blend, all white, 100% syrah, in this second discussion with Donald Patz and Collaborateur François Villard; Their Rhone varietals, amazing vineyards and food pairings! Then a little touch of Donald’s other projects of love from Secret Door and JML!
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Celebrating the 50th Vintage at Alma Rosa Winery, with California Pinot Noir icon Richard Sanford. In Part One, The Varietal Show stops in for a chat about this historic location in Santa Barbara County, learning more about Richard’s earlier wine ventures and how he discovered this prime location.
Then in part two, we get a little SIDEWAYS, if you recall that notorious wine film that literally took place here; A taste of Richard’s 2016 Alma Rosa El Jabali, Pinot Noir from Sta Rita Hills, and in depth about the hillside setting, farming benefits of his soil, and how this special ranch is the soul of this vineyards.
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At World Of Pinot Noir, talking wine with Greg Brewer of Brewer-Clifton Wines, the pride of Sta. Rita Hills in gorgeous Santa Barbara County! The Varietal Show tastes his 2019 Machado and 2020 Sta Rita Hills, and gets the entire vine to bottle scoop. Find out about influences and mentors in the industry and a touch of wine match-making.
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Celebrating the national release on March 22 of his film ‘A Perfect Vintage‘, filmed in 2013, and finally making the film festival circuit in 2021, including at Sonoma International Film Festival: While in LA, The Varietal Show met with Troy Christian for stories about Sawyer Somm participation, and making this fabulous wine documentary!
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Donald Patz is the man! That name may sound familiar, but what’s important is his newest project at Maritana Vineyards in the Russian River Valley. The Varietal Show discusses his vineyard blends, 2018 Le Russe Pinot Noir & Le Riviere Charddonnay, as well as the classic Jenkins Ranch Pinot Noir. Join us for this splendid tasting and be sure to join Donald & I again next month about more of his wine projects!
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Once again enjoying the splendid Willamette Valley in Oregon with my good friend Michael Fay, whom I originally met when he worked in Mendocino! Now at Domaine Serene, since 2017, The Varietal Show not only talks winemaking, vineyards, geography, but also finds out about their amazing Recolte Grand Cru, Coeur Blanc & Aspect Pinot Noir!
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A funny thing happened when 2022 hit, Sawyer Somm was invited aboard the Celebrity APEX for a cruise through the Caribbean! Not only did I get to spread the love for Grgich Hills Estate wines with select passengers through Costco Travel, but also got to meet rising star performer Daniel East, and his sidekick Ned Beeran. On The Varietal Show he shares how he came to music, enjoying the cruise life of fine dining and entertainment!
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At the newly formed Laurelwood District AVA, The Varietal Show sits down with winemaker Ian Burrows. Join us for this special Oregon tasting in Willamette Valley for his Pinot Noir from Proteus Estate and Gamay from Aerea Vintners.
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Kicking off the 2022 season with a double header, just in time for Valentines Day: The Varietal Show is joined by Diana Schweiger of Acumen Wines and chocolatier Phillip Ashley. So sit down for a delicious pairing with us, wine and Phillip Ashley Chocolates!
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Have you been following my YouTube interview program The Varietal Show? If not then pick a random number between 1-78, then go to my channel and watch! Below are a few picks to whet your pallet, for the 2022 premiere next week: Tune in for a Valentines double header, with Wine & Chocolate, brought to you by Acumen and Phillip Ashley!
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