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Education – Appellation Marlborough Wine Map – Episode #145

Are you like me and love maps? And are you also like me and really get frustrated with how many wine maps suck? OK, it’s gotten better over the last 3-5 years, but still, so many maps that those of us use for purpose of

2023 New Year’s Eve Special – Episode #144

It’s New Year’s Eve time! Not only am I reviewing 3 sparkling wines today, they also all rosé! I’ve got the rosé version of the Argentine wine from last week and two from the Trentodoc region of Italy. All 3 are traditional method wines. First

2023 Christmas Day Special – Episode #143

Before I knew it, it was time to record my Christmas Special! I got caught up doing deep dives into the subject matter for my next set of episodes about New Zealand and realized I wasn’t going to get it all finished before Christmas. So

Reviewing – Texas Heritage Vineyard Viognier and Carménère – Episode #142

Let’s do some more Texas wines! I’m super excited to check out these wines from a relatively new winery, Texas Heritage Vineyard. I got these wines as free samples from the owners back in April 2023 at a Texas Hill Country Wineries event in Austin.

2023 Thanksgiving Day Special – Episode #141

It’s time for my 2023 Thanksgiving Day Special! I have three free samples for this year. 2 from Bordeaux and 1 from Australia. I’m super excited about these wines. First is the 2020 Château de Chantegrive Caroline. Second is the 2022 Yalumba The Y Series

Reviewing – Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé! 2023 – Episode #140

Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! Or The Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived! First uttered in Paris bistros in the 1970s, Beaujolais Nouveau has actually been made since the 1800s. Its current version is about 70 years old. Let’s explore the best known Nouveau along with what

Reviewing – 2021 Lost Draw Cellars Gemütlichkeit – Episode #139

Are you ready for a really cool white blend? I am! I’ve had this wine for almost a year. It’s been super difficult not to just open it, but I resisted the temptation. I’ll be reviewing the 2021 Lost Draw Cellars Gemütlichkeit Riesling/Grüner Veltliner blend.

Monster Chiller Thriller Wine XIV – Episode #138

  Mwhahahaha! It’s time for Monster Chiller Thriller Wine XIV! Yes, it’s the 14th year of my Halloween Special! I’ve got for wines under $20 that fit the Halloween theme in some way.  They are the 2019 Sangre de Toro Original, the 2019 Apothic Inferno,

Reviewing – Basta Spirit Vermut Flores Rosé – Episode #137

Welcome to the last of my 9 videos on Uruguayan wines. In this episode I’m reviewing the Basta Spirit Vermut Flores Rosé. This is a free sample provided to me and I have no restrictions on how I review it. Links for the show: Vermut

Reviewing – 2018 El Capricho Winery Aguará Tannat Special Reserve – Episode #136

Welcome to the 8th of 9 videos on Uruguayan wines. In this episode I’m reviewing the 2018 El Capricho Winery Aguará Tannat Special Reserve. This is a free sample provided to me and I have no restrictions on how I review it. Links for the