EPISODE 100
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We made it to the hundredth episode!!! Overall, super grateful to continue to bring you all these episodes and excited to see the podcast continuously grow. I am just out here having fun, tasting delicious wines and bringing you the knowledge I learn on a daily basis when it comes to the industry and production sprinkling in fun, life, travel, business, etc. Today’s producer is from the Northwestern part of Italy in a town called Valle D’Aosta, which borders France and Switzerland lying on the western alps. I love the fact that it is a family run vineyard and...
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Granacha under $10
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Spanish wine under $10… another Trader Joe’s find. I want to make it a point to bring on different wines at different price points and also find the perfect day to day wine that won’t break your bank. Today’s wine is from a town in Aragon, Spain called Calatayud. This wine region is known for big and bold red wines mainly made from Granacha grapes. Granacha is one of the most widely distributed grapes in the world and is the second most planted grape in Spain. Tune in now to taste this Granacha with me. Hope you enjoy this episode. 1:25 - Wines...
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Pinot Noir from Oregon
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Willamette Valley, Oregon is well known for producing Pinot Noir in Oregon. I am very particular about my Pinot Noirs, as you may know, so this one will be judged harshly. As I open up this Pinot Noir from Oregon I get into my fairly new transition into a new company. I am doing the same thing just in a different territory. I am so grateful to be able to continue bringing podcast episodes to life and I am excited for whats to come. Remember, “When you act out of present-moment awareness, whatever you do becomes imbued with a sense of quality, care and love. Do not be...
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Cabernet Franc from Mendoza
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Antigal Winery & Estates is one of the oldest wineries in Mendoza, Argentina. One of their most well known bottles is the UNO Malbec. Today, I open up their 2019 Aduentus Cabernet Franc to give a try. I give you all the details on this wine while getting into the importance of being present and how we should always do things that inspire us to keep our creative flame alive. Recently, I went to an interior design event where I was reminded about how important it is for us to be truly engaged in each moment as it can be powerful and transformative in our day to day habits....
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One bottle, eleven grapes
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Skin contact wine made from 11 different grapes… yes please! I found this wine at trader joe’s for $12 and had to try it out. This is made up of 34% Chenin Blanc, 18% Pinot Gris, 12% Colombard, 9% Xarello, 8% Verdelho, 6% Vermentino, 3% Gewurtztraminer, 3% Semillon, 3% Trousseau Gris, 2% Riesling and 2% Malvasia. Skin contact wines are natural wines known as low intervention wine because of the way it’s made. Basically, it’s producing white wine like red wine. What that looks like is fermenting white wine grapes with the skin and seeds which ultimately gives...
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Central Maipo Cabernet
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Maipo Valley in Chile is considered the “Bordeaux” of South America. Within the Maipo valley there are three sub regions known as Alto Maipo, Central Maipo and Pacific Maipo. I get into detail about each of the sub regions and the wine we open up today is actually from the Central Maipo area which is known to be the oldest winemaking area in Chile… aka the birthplace of Chilean viticulture. “Convenience requires no effort” is my story time topic as I open up this Cabernet to try. It’s so important to take your time on things and put in the effort in order to reap great...
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Summer Time Pinot Grigio
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Pinot Grigio from Veneto, Italy located in the Alto Adige region. This particular family has been growing vines in the Northeast of Italy since 1607. Their philosophy is to respect nature, grapes, territories and people living in them. I love that they are all about sustainable practices and producing high quality wines. What intrigued me about this one was the fact that it is produced with long maceration on the skins giving the wine a beautiful amber, rose gold color. These Pinot Grigio grapes are specifically cultivated on a hill on the Adige valley in Italy called “Colle...
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Different perspectives, same results ft. a red blend
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Pinot Noir - Malbec blend…. Let’s try it out! In my Graziano’s market quest, I came across this red blend and was immediately intrigued. This producer is known for high altitude wines and I love the story behind how this label was created. Five friends that love wine basically created Gen del Alma to keep on making awesome wines that are delicious! Coolest thing about today’s wine is that they leave it in a concrete vat for six months before bottling and releasing the wine. I get into the Summit of Greatness I attended back in 2023 and how it really changed my perspective...
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Appassimento Technique
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I came across a red blend from Argentina that uses the appassimento technique. The most known wine for using this method is Amarone (from Italy) but this is the first time I try this style wine from another country. Today’s blend is made up of 45% Malbec, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Bonarda and 5% Cabernet Franc. I dive deep into what this process of appassimento means and give you insight on the producer while opening up this 2015 vintage to taste. Milamore, today’s wine, is inspired by the authentic style of Amarone wine. Tune in now to get all the details and see if...
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Land of Wine
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Southern Italian wines have never disappointed me and today I open one up from Calabria. This grape is called Greco and is known for it’s rich, velvety texture and aromatic bouquet. Apparently, this grape descended from greek settlers. They brought their vines and winemaking skills to this area and ever since then the land has been dedicated to producing wines. The producer I open up today is called Statti and they have been around since the 1700’s. Each generation of the Statti family has lived on their land and have played an important role in the Calabrian economy. Tune in...
info_outlineJim and Bob Varner, founders of Foxglove, are devoted to the production of low intervention wines in Santa Barbara and Paso Robles. Today’s Cab is from the Paso Robles area in California coming in hot at a great price point (for California Cab LOL). Remember, low intervention winemaking means minimal manipulation and additives… literally my favorite type of wines to drink.
I love low intervention wines because it’s all about trusting the grapes, the soil, the season, etc. to do it’s thing. Tune in now to hear about these two brothers who created this brand and try out this $22 Cab with me to see if it lives up to the hype and price point.
1:40 - Not a big California cabernet girl
3:25 - Central Coast, Intro to Foxglove
3:55 - The Varner Brothers
4:52 - Dedicated to low intervention winemaking
5:25 - Go with the flow
6:40 - Surrender to the present
7:55 - Trust that being you is enough
9:35 - Visual analysis
9:55 - Olfactory analysis
10:40 - Tasting notes
12:15 - Rating of the wine
Today’s wine: Foxglove Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 $22
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