Wine 101 Radio

This week we talk with Richard Milkovich who owns a vineyard in the Russian River valley of California and works with Moshin Vineyards.    

This Week we are visited by Gloria Zapatero of the prestigious CVNE, Compa��a Vinícola del Norte del España, one of the most renowned wineries in Rioja and in Spain. It was founded in 1879 and today after 5 generations, is still controlled by the direct descendants of the founding family.

Rachel and Michael bring your more wine fun facts to impress your friends.

We take a look back at the wine news stories and trends of 2016

In this episode we talk with Josh Phelps of the Taken Wine Company.....he is fulfilling a life long dream of making wine along with his childhood friend Carlo Trinchero.

In this segment we speak with Master of Wine Tim Hanni, about his new book....."The Sweet Wine Lovers' Manifesto: Ending the tyranny of the dry wine fashionistas"

In this segment we talk about the work needed in the vineyard during the dormancy stage.....to produce a hearty crop later in the year.

Today we try to clear up a little of the confusion with sparkling wine.

This episode we talk with owner and head winemaker at Gruet Winery, Laurent Gruet......and his families heritage that brought quality award wining sparkling wines to us from Albuquerque, New Mexico.

We speak with Chris Thompson of Ancient Peaks winery located in the Paso Robles region. The area has an incredible history dating back to the Franciscan missionaries who planted grapes there in 1780's. Their practices have earned SIP (Sustainability in Practice) Certification for Margarita Vineyard, the leading standard for viticultural sustainability.

On this segment we talk about that warm favorite holiday drink, and some of it's many names and style from place and history.

Rachel and Michael pair, some wines with some of their favorite breakfast foods.

Today Rachel and Michael talk about Dec 5th being Repeal Day......and the anniversary of the end of Prohibition

Rachel and Michael look at different holiday wine traditions and their historical origins.

Today Rachel and Michael revisited some of there most commonly asked wine questions.

Today we take a look at a grape us wine lovers need to give a little more respect to "The Concord Grape"

On this episode, Michael and Rachel talk about how to keep that turkey juicy with a "wine brine" and a recipe for pinot noir gravy. 

We take a look at the history of Beaujolais nouveau, and the celebrations that coincide on the third Thursday of November at 12:01 am, Beaujolais nouveau Day. 

Rachel and Michael, look at the basics of wine pairing, with foods many of us consider a guilty pleasure "Fast Foods". This fun exercise, helps us better understand food pairings, while having fun along the way.

Rachel and Michael speak with Edmond Barker who along with his brother Simon own Barker's Marque wines in New Zealand. Edmond talks about the conditions in New Zealand and some of the different sauvignon blanc wines they make.