THE VARIETAL SHOW has a great visit with one of our favorite chefs, Laura Pauli, fresh off her volunteer work in Ukraine. There she helped World Central Kitchen for a few months serving the citizens with love & dignity! She treats us to an 1875 Angelica Wine, and we also share some Cain Rose OTO & Cirq Pinot Noir.
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Sitting down with Garry Brooks at his tasting room to talk about Brooks Note Winery, Petaluma Gap and so much more! THE VARIETAL SHOW discusses the unique wind and fog influences on the local vineyards, and taste some of his Reisling and Pinot Noir together.
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On the Celebrity Solstice and bumped into amazing scientist “Dr. Dave”, AKA David Plourd MD, again after our initial meeting on a Caribbean adventure in January. He shares with THE VARIETAL SHOW his expertise on marine biology, as we dive into the amazing ecology of frozen water, ie. icebergs, glaciers and growlers!
We talk & taste 2021 Chehalem Inox Chardonnay, 2019 Muscardini Tesoro & 2018 Rowen Red Blend!
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Bay Area locals will all remember this guy, recently retired sportscaster Mark Ibanez from KTVU. He joined me for a spectacular tasting of classic Napa Valley Cabs (& nearby), followed by a chat on THE VARIETAL SHOW about the selections, and some fun sports reflections about the Golden State Warriors & SF 49ers.
Some amazing Cabernet Sauvignon’s from the 1990’s! Crocker Starr, Arrowood Vineyards, Robert Craig, Rudd Estate, Benzinger, Col Solare, Cornerstone Cellars, Aiken, Sequoia Grove, Laurel Glen
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More fantastic interview with Dawnine Dyer in the Diamond Mountain AVA, near Calistoga! We delve into discussion and tasting of the fabulous Cabernet Franc from Dyer Vineyards And give a nod to the book “Appellation Napa Valley” by Richard Mendelson, as we ponder the dynamic nature of regions in Napa County.
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Up on Diamond Mountain, near Calistoga, in the Mayacamas mountain range we sit 800 ft above Napa Valley. Together we discuss the beauty, and long history, of high elevation wines in the Napa mountains and taste a delicious Dyer Vineyards 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon blend.
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Basking in the sun of Redwood Valley, winemaker Randy Meyer at Barra of Mendocino & Girasole Vineyards, welcomes THE VARIETAL SHOW. We discuss the advantages of Mendocino grapes, having estate vineyards, organic winemaking and wine blending. We get a little ZINNY, tasting the 2019 Barra of Mendocino Zinfandel & Girasole Vineyards, Charlie’s Blend!
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Trekking along Hwy 128, THE VARIETAL SHOW made a stop at Domaine Anderson, to have a chat with winemaker Darrin Low. In a different part of Mendocino, this time just outside the town of Philo, for some wines with true Anderson Valley flavors. Together we discuss the growth of wineries in AV, how the ocean portal affects the grapes and being biodynamic with 100% estate fruit!
Taste with us: Domaine Anderson 2018 Chardonnay, 2021 Rose, 2018 & 2020 Pinot Noir. Plus we go “into the deep” with their 2014 Pinoli Vineyard Pinot Noir!
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Ever get an hankering to sparkle? Well then join THE VARIETAL SHOW at Be Bubbly with proprietor Erin Riley! This lounge is a true 2020 success story, located in Napa’s historic downtown district. Together we share a bottle of 2018 Michel Gonet, Blanc De Noir, and discuss what is great about sparkling wine, what varietals make it delicious and what is a perfect palate match.
Plan your visit to this exclusive bubbly bar, with an assortment of champagne, sparking and appetizers to pair, that has an assortment of clever activities and music all week long!
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It was my pleasure to taste wines up North with Matha Barra in the amazing Redwood Valley appellation. THE VARIETAL SHOW discusses her husband Charlie’s legacy in the North Coast region, his success as an innovator and 28 years organic! Taste their wines with us, Girasole Vineyards Pinot Blanc, and Barra of Mendocino Petite Sirah for the ultimate #GoMendo experience.
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