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Holiday Wishes From Elk Cove Vineyards On THE VARIETAL SHOW

December 28, 2023 christopher Leave a comment

HO HO Hope Santa Somm filled your stockings with good wines! THE VARIETAL SHOW discusses the wine wonders of Oregon’s Willamette Valley with Adam Campbell of Elk Cove Vineyards, including the French connection, clones, estate vineyards & IPNC. Join us to taste the 2022 Estate Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley; 2021 Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley; and 2021 Pinot Noir, Five Mountains, Laurelwood District.

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Ridge, Shauna & Zin On THE VARIETAL SHOW!

December 7, 2023 christopher Leave a comment

THE VARIETAL SHOW visits star winemaker Shauna Rosenblum of Ridge Vineyards, on the Lytton Springs Road property in Healdsburg. During this year of Dry Creek Valley appellation’s 40th Anniversary, we celebrate the joys of Zinfandel, and the unique soil, weather, microclimates, old vines of different regions for growing the grapes; tasting their 2021 Zins from Geyserville, Lytton Springs & Paso Robles. Looking forward to the great ZAP event in January so mark your calendars!

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THE VARIETAL SHOW Tastes John Duval Wines

October 19, 2023 christopher Leave a comment

After an amazing meal at Palio, paired with John Duval Wines, THE VARIEAL SHOW sits down for a conversation with his son Tim Duval. The Australian brand is the triumph of John’s years after making wines for Penfolds, now celebrating their 20th anniversary!

We learn the history and share some amazing wines, with some highlights of the Barossa Valley:

2021 Compono Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 Plexus Red (Grenache-Shiraz-Mouvedre/GSM)
2021 Entity Shiraz

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Featuring James Hall On THE VARIETAL SHOW!

October 5, 2023 christopher Leave a comment

In the heart of harvest, James Hall shares the in-depth origin story of Patz & Hall Wines with THE VARIETAL SHOW! We get a little name dropping, Pinot and Chardonnay discussion, and to taste some mighty fine wines: 2021 Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley; 2019 Pinot Noir, Jenkins Ranch; 2021 Pinot Noir, Little Boot Vineyard.

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Penny Gadd-Coster Sparkles on THE VARIETAL SHOW!

September 28, 2023 christopher Leave a comment

Winemaker Penny Gadd-Coster of Breathless Wines and Rack & Riddle, shares with THE VARIETAL SHOW her evolution into making sparkling wines: With wine judging and winemaking in her pocket, she helps make life festive with her bubbly creations! We taste the Breathless Blanc de Blanc, Sonoma County & Blanc de Blanc, Reserve Organic, Cox Vineyard, Mendocino Co together and discuss the best food pairings.

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The Amazing Chef Duskie Estes On THE VARIETAL SHOW!

September 7, 2023 christopher Leave a comment

So much to OINK about! THE VARIETAL SHOW visits the amazing Chef Duskie Estes whose culinary history in Sonoma County is outstanding. She and husband, fellow chef, John Stewart, currently run the amazing “Black Piglet”, food truck featuring their Black Pig Meat Co. However she is also Executive Director at Farm To Pantry, a volunteer organization that gleans produce from all over the county, for distribution to more than 100 community organizations!

Join the conversation and taste a few wines with us! Davis Family Vineyard, 2021 Cuvee Luke, Mendocino County & Kobler Estate, 2021 Grenache, Russian River Valley. LIKE, SHARE & FOLLOW my You Tube channel, for notification about upcoming episodes, most Tuesdays @11am PST! Email me about featuring your winery on #THEVARIETALSHOW

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Talking RHONE With Emmitt-Scorsone On THE VARIETAL SHOW

August 31, 2023 christopher Leave a comment

Taking a wee break before the Rhone Rendezvous tasting at Gravenstein Grill, THE VARIETAL SHOW sits down with the dynamic duo at Emmitt-Scorsone, located in the Dry Creek Valley AVA. Winegrowers Palmer Emmitt and Michael Scorsone lead us through a discussion and tasting of their Rhone varietals; 2020 Grenache Blanc, 2019 Grenache Estate & 2018 Gusto Rosso.

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THE VARIETAL SHOW Visits Merriam Vineyards

August 10, 2023 christopher Leave a comment

In Healdsburg at Merriam Vineyards, in Russian River Valley THE VARIETAL SHOW chats with Evan Merriam. In the original location of Windacre Vineyards, it was recently certified CCOF, and has an interesting connection with Bordeaux style wines! Tasing together their 2021 Danielle’s Vineyard Fume Blanc, 2019 Merlot, and 2019 SNED Red Blend.

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Truly Truchard On THE VARIETAL SHOW!

August 3, 2023 christopher Leave a comment

At Truchard Vineyards in the cool climate Carneros AVA, southwest corner of Napa Valley, THE VARIETAL SHOW visits with Tony Truchard. We discuss the soil dynamics, how it determines what varietals or clones to grow! Pouring the 2022 Estate Rousanne (TOP white wine of the AFWC!), 2020 Old Block Pinot Noir & 2020 Merlot.

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Ahoy Alaska! Special Episodes Of THE VARIETAL SHOW.

July 19, 2023 christopher Leave a comment

Off we go, on another epic cruise to ALASKA on the Celebrity Solstice: Sharing wine with my special guests and enjoying the panhandle of this spectacular state! THANK YOU to all the wineries sending along splendid tastes for the journey; J. Lohr, Dry Creek Vineyards, Muscardini, Cuvaison, Bee Hunter, Cochon, Rodney Strong, Davis Family, Chehalem, Balletto, Davis Bynum & Fifth Hill.

To celebrate, here are a few episodes of THE VARIETAL SHOW, including Stoller, which I will be pouring onboard, and a musical guest from a previous voyage. See more cruise episodes on the YouTube channel!