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Padigan Winery Hosts THE VARIETAL SHOW

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On a holiday road trip, THE VARIETAL SHOW rolled into the drive at Padigan Wines! Sitting down with former sommelier, and current winemaker, Kiley Evans, in the Rogue Valley. We discuss the unique qualities of Southern Oregon, including soil, climate, elevation and a wine growing history going back to 1852.

Taste along with some classics: 2020 Estate Reserve Viognier, 2021 Syrah & 2020 Estate Reserve Tempranillo.

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Ridge, Shauna & Zin On THE VARIETAL SHOW!

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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

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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!

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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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The Amazing Chef Duskie Estes On THE VARIETAL SHOW!

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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

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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

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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!

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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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THE VARIETAL SHOW Chats With Fred Cline

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At Cline Family Cellars, the Rhone Rangers were honoring American Rhone pioneer Fred Cline. THE VARIETAL SHOW sat down with him (yes, in a train car) to talk about his legacy, Carneros AVA, and more! Tasting some gems together: Cline 2021 Ancient Vines Mouvedre, Contra Costa County; 2021 Estate Grown Syrah, Los Carneros; 1999 Viognier, Los Carneros.

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A classic snapshot of Fred, with good buddy Randall Grahm, of Bonny Doon Vineyard.
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Madroña In The Mountains On THE VARIETAL SHOW

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Climbing the Sierra Nevadas, one does not often think of growing wine. But that is just what some Gold Rush settlers planted in this historical Zinfandel region. Stepping in the footsteps of these pioneers, Paul Bush and his family started Madroña Vineyards & Winery 50 years ago. Their celebration at 3000 feet elevation, overlaps the 40 Year Anniversary of its AVA, El Dorado. THE VARIETAL SHOW reminisces and discovers their unique Nebiolo 2019, Syrah 2019 Signature, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Signature and in closing with a classic 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon!

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