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History, Sommelier, Tasting, Travels, Varietal, Video, Virtual, Vlog, Wine

THE VARIETAL SHOW Visits Yorba Wines

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It was a lovely afternoon in the foothills with Ann Kraemer and her dog at Yorba Wines! THE VARIETAL SHOW visited with her in Amador County, where we discussed the long history of vineyards at high elevations, going back to gold rush times, and amazing wine community. With nods to winemaker Ken Bernards of Ancien Wines.

Together we taste through her Yorba Barbera 2016, Tempranillo 2013 & Syrah 2014.

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Art, Music, People, Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Vlog, Wine

Rock On With David J On THE VARIETAL SHOW

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What??? Yes, David J, British alternative rock musician, producer, writer, and bassist for iconic goth rock bands Bauhaus and Love & Rockets. He joins local musician Darwin Meiners (of the band Temptation) on THE VARIETAL SHOW to reminisce about Spanish wine, B Sides and #LIVE105! We all share a glass of Patz & Hall, Pisoni Vineyard, Pinot Noir & Lasseter Family Winery, Amoureux

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Episode #150 With Heidi Barrett On THE VARIETAL SHOW!

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Celebrating the150th Episode, and 4 years of THE VARIETAL SHOW, by visiting my great friend Heidi Barrett of La Sirena Winery! Started in 1994at the northern end of Napa Valley in Calistoga, we discuss the ocean, time capsules, magic carpets and of course, wine. Taste these gems with us: 2023 La Sirena Moscato Azul, 2020 Aviatrix Grenache, 2019 La Sirena Studio Series.

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Spectacular Starfield Vineyards On THE VARIETAL SHOW!

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Heading east over route 50 is a scenic wilderness wonderland! This is where THE VARIETAL SHOW settles in at Starfield Vineyards & Winery with Rob Sinton, to enjoy a dazzling sampling of his high elevation wines. Placerville is in the El Dorado AVA, established in 1983, home to many wineries and a bucketload of California history! Taste along with us: 2021 Blanc de Blancs, 2020 The Miner’s Inch, 2020 The Big Canyon & 2020 Barbera Reserve.

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A Saini Vineyards Visit On THE VARIETAL SHOW

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In Dry Creek Valley, THE VARIETAL SHOW sits down with John and Mike Saini, of Saini Vineyards. This old family farm started in 1917, originally growing prunes, apples, pears, walnuts, and just planted grapes where soil wasn’t so good. Now all 300 acres is grapes with the winery label debut in 2018. Join us to slow down in nature, discussing farming, Italian heritage and the Golds they won from North Coast Wine Challenge: Enjoying 2023 Nonno’s Bianco, 2021 Angelo’s Paint Brush & 2021 Olive Block Old Vine Zinfandel!

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Competition, Judging, Sports, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Vlog, Wine

THE VARIETAL SHOW Is At The North Coast Wine Challenge!

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You read that right, three judges from the North Coast Wine Challenge, including special guest NFL Pittsburg Steelers‘ star safety DeShon Elliott, joins winemaker Jesse Katz, of Aperture Cellars, and Sawyer Somm on THE VARIETAL SHOW! DeShon shares how he soaked up the wine knowledge and talks competition flights.

SAVE THE DATE! North Coast Food & Wine Festival Saturday, June 15, 2024 @Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

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Going Whole Hog At Cochon Tasting Bar On THE VARIETAL SHOW!

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Just off the Sonoma Plaza is a quaint little wine spot nook. THE VARIETAL SHOW chats with Adam Webb of Cochon Tasting Bar about his migration from OK to CA. We taste a sampling of his amazing wines, that truly represent how innovation meets tradition.

  • 2023 Cochon Old Vine Rose
  • 2023 Cochon Pinot Blanc, Dutton Family-Shop Block
  • 2021 Cochon Pinot Noir, Les Sirenes, Russian River Valley
  • 2022 Gardienne des Vignes, Old Vine Zinfandel, Collins Vineyard, RRV

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In The Cave With Parable Wines On THE VARIETAL SHOW

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The story begins in 2020, which lead to a career change for Parable Wines partner Trey Eppright. Together with winemaker Kale Anderson, Parable came to be in Calistoga, CA. Join THE VARIETAL SHOW to learn more about this boutique family project, for a tasting in the cave:

  • 2022 Chardonnay, A18, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley
  • 2022 Chardonnay, Larry Hyde & Sons Vineyard, Carneros, Napa Valley
  • 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Vangone Vineyard, Napa Valley
  • 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer Bourn Vineyard, St. Helena

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Clowning Around At GlenLyon On THE VARIETAL SHOW

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Nestled in the idyllic Sonoma Valley lies a winery run by some clown: Squire Fridell, that is. Find out how GlenLyon Winery came to be through his distinctive road to success. Delicious and award-winning, we discuss Suzy’s Toast, Viognier; Hog Wilde Chardonnay; Squire’s Toast Red Blend; GlenLyon Estate Port.

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Event, History, People, Sommelier, Tasting, Varietal, Video, Virtual, Vlog, Wine

Robert Biale Vineyards Features Fine Zin On THE VARIETAL SHOW!

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The perfect #Zinning combination, THE VARIETAL SHOW talks to winemaker David Natali, of Robert Biale Vineyards: Focus in on Zinfandel, the official state grape of California, and its origins in Napa Valley. From this traditional farming region, we discuss old vines averaging 50 years old and celebrate the revered vineyards. Taste the history with us: 2022 Black Chicken, Napa Valley; 2022 Dickerson Vineyard, St Helena, Napa Valley; 2022 Morisoli Vineyard, Rutherford, Napa Valley

Join us for more #Zinning moments at ZAP in SF Jan 25-27!


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